
Plastic waste dumped across a green Himalayan hillside
hills · flowers
A large accumulation of plastic waste and other discarded materials is visible on a grassy hillside in the Himalayan region of India.
Your archive
From the archive record
Zinnia flowers are a colorful and long-lasting addition to the flower garden. Originally coming from Mexico, this is a very popular flower, with its wide range of colours and sizes. Many varieties differing in weight, shape, size and colour have been evolved. The leaves are oval and rough textured. There are single, semi-double or double flowers and the colours range from white, cream, yellow, orange over rose, purple scarlet, maroon, to lilac, lavender, magenta, mauve, salmon to violet. Grown as tall (75 - 90 cm), medium (45 - 60 cm) and dwarf (15 - 45 cm) varieties, Zinnias are suitable for beds, borders, and pots. The cut flowers are commonly used in flower arrangements. They are grown by seeds and survive best in light and medium loam soils, rich in organic matter and in a sunny enviro
License this footage
Broadcast-quality masters are available from Wilderness Films India.
Keep exploring

hills · flowers
A large accumulation of plastic waste and other discarded materials is visible on a grassy hillside in the Himalayan region of India.

Ladakh·hills · village
Akchamal Village in the Kargil district of Ladakh during the annual apricot blossom season. Thousands of apricot trees in full bloom blanket the valley with white and pale pink flowers, contrasting beautifully with the rugged mountains of t…

flowers
A blooming Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale), displaying vibrant pink, silky, crinkled petals surrounding a pale white centre with yellow-orange stamens.

birds · flowers
A parent Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) is feeding its chicks in a natural tree cavity nest.

highway · flowers
The "Sprouts" public art installation by Vibhor Sogani at the AIIMS Flyover roundabout in New Delhi, India, is a location commonly referred to as Mushroom Park.

flowers
A Red Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) in full bloom against a softly blurred green background. The flower's bright scarlet petals surround a dark central disc rich in pollen.

flowers
An Indian Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa indica) perched on a yellow Dahlia (Dahlia spp.) flower. The butterfly rests on the fully opened bloom while extending its proboscis to feed on nectar.

flowers
A vibrant display of tulips (Tulipa spp.) in Nehru Park, New Delhi, India. Bright red, yellow, and pink tulips bloom in neatly arranged rows within a circular flower bed, creating a colourful seasonal garden display.