SERENE ICEBERGS

A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs. Stood in the middle of Antarctica, the giant icebergs appear to be from an unearthly world. These stunning photographs were captured by American photographer Michael Leggero. ‘My images show pure nature, as that is how I describe Antarctica, simply pure nature,’ says the 43 year old, of Carthage, New York. ‘It is the only place on our planet that humans have not left a presence behind.

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PRAIRIE DOG AND STARLING STAND-OFF

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CAMOUFLAGED NORTHERN POTOO BIRD IS A MASTER OF DISGUISE

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FACES OF ORPHAN VICTIMS OF AGENT ORANGE

These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .

OWLS ARE MASTERS OF DISGUISE IN INDIAN FOREST

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THE DANGEROUS WORK OF SULPHUR MINERS

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RESCUE TURTLES OPEN WIDE FOR DINNER

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I LIKE MY SALMON ROAR!

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CCTV CAPTURES NEWSREADER WALKING INTO A CANAL WHILE TEXTING

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