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The US Geological Survey estimates there are 250,000 rivers across the United States. These rivers travel more than 3.5 million miles through the continental USA, Alaska and Hawaii. More than 80% of Americans live within a mile of these rivers, which are used for irrigation, transportation, drinking water, electrical power, recreation and other purposes. Many […]
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LOOKING BACK AT SOME OF THE GREAT IMAGES WE RECEIVED IN 2025 Over the course of a year we receive, select and process many thousands of images across a wide variety of subjects. We are privileged to work with such a fantastic range of photographers, agencies and archives. Check out our slideshows below featuring just […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti Wadi is an Arabic term for a riverbed or valley, typical of arid and desert areas. These formations are the result of erosion caused by watercourses over many years. Many wadis are dry for most of the year and only fill after heavy rains, becoming impassable. Others, however, are home to permanent […]
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Long-time contributing partner, Reda (and it’s Cuboimages-branded collection) have consistently grown their impressive archive with high-quality and relevant editorial and commercial images. Reda’s areas of specialization include global travel and locations; nature; reportage; plants and flowers; and food. The agency has long been associated with their comprehensive contemporary collection of all-things Italy. Based in Milan, Reda’s photographers […]
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“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower” – Albert Camus The temperatures begin to chill. The leaves crumble to the ground and trees are left bare. Still, Autumn remains a favorite time for many in the northern hemisphere. Indeed, Americans in particular chose autumn overwhelmingly as their favorite season in a 2023 survey […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti Imagine living inside of a rock, within an ancient city built inside or beneath rocks. Present-day and ancient inhabitants of Vardzia (Georgia), Petra (Jordan), Matmata (Tunisia), Mesa Verde (USA) Kandovan (Iran), Ajanta (India) and Cappadocia (Turkey) share this experience, living in cities built on rock, or even dug into it. These are some of […]
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Images by UIG photographer Marco Scataglini, focuses on documenting the Tuscia territorial area, in the Lazio Region. Highlighting an interesting landscape phenomenon – The Lazio Ecological Transition. The Lazio Region, in central Italy, is engaged in what is called an ‘Ecological Transition’. Its aim is to transform the region towards a more sustainable development model, balancing […]
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For most of us, summer beach trips help us cool off, relax, connect with nature, and work on our summer tanning. Sunsets and sunrises over the ocean’s horizon illuminate the skies and clouds in colors that both warm and calm us. The beach during summertime is a holiday on its own. While we visit our favorite beaches, please […]
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The Camargue, a region in southern France known and loved for its wide open spaces and its wild nature, which extends over an immense area. Sandwiched between the two branches of the Rhône River and the Mediterranean Sea, this land is home to exceptional yet fragile flora and fauna, a shared space where humans, horses, […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti One of the more powerful features of photography and visual illustration is the encyclopedic and documentary foundation that lies behind the images. Wildlife and natural history photography requires not only advanced technical skills with a camera, but also the human characteristics of patience and caution that support the difficult task of capturing […]
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