South Georgia Island, spire and sunset clouds, showing the island's characteristic rugged topography. 56% of the island is covered by 161 glaciers, which have created numerous large bays and inlets that provide excellent habitat for marine animals and seabirds. Mountains meet the sea in steep-sided seacliffs covered with sparse vegetation. The highest point on South Georgia Island is Mt. Paget at 2,915m.
Location: Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island
Image ID: 24328
Pilot Rock (Roca Pilote), a undersea spire which extends 100 out of the water, stands below the immense seacliffs and morning clouds at the north end of Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), far offshore of the Baja California peninsula.
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 09748
Pilot Rock (Roca Pilote), a undersea spire which extends 100 out of the water, stands below the immense seacliffs and morning clouds at the north end of Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), far offshore of the Baja California peninsula.
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 09749
Pilot Rock (Roca Pilote), a undersea spire which extends 100 out of the water, stands below the immense seacliffs and morning clouds at the north end of Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), far offshore of the Baja California peninsula.
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 09750
Pilot Rock (Roca Pilote), a undersea spire which extends 100 out of the water, stands below the immense seacliffs and morning clouds at the north end of Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), far offshore of the Baja California peninsula.
Location: Guadalupe Island (Isla Guadalupe), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 09751
The Finger, a dramatic spire alongside Yosemite Falls that is a popular destination for advanced climbers, Yosemite Valley.
Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 06984
The Finger, a dramatic spire alongside Yosemite Falls that is a popular destination for advanced climbers, Yosemite Valley.
Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 06985
The Finger, a dramatic spire alongside Yosemite Falls that is a popular destination for advanced climbers. Note the rope suspended between the spire and cliffs. Yosemite Valley.
Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 07655