Plastic waste dumped across a green Himalayan hillside
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A large accumulation of plastic waste and other discarded materials is visible on a grassy hillside in the Himalayan region of India.
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Sehmal Silk Cotton and Kachnar trees in full blossom, in Delhi
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Indigenous Indian trees! A glorious display of wild Indian species of trees growing in a city forest in New Delhi, India. Buahinea variegata or kachnar and Silk Cotton tree or Sehmal / Semal (Bombax malabaricum). Bauhinia variegata is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to southeastern Asia, from southern China west to Pakistan and India. Common names include Orchid tree, Camel's Foot Tree and Mountain-ebony. It is called Kachnar (Hindi), (Punjabi), (Urdu) or Kanchan (Bengali) in India. Var. candida in Hyderabad, India. It is a small to medium-sized tree growing to 10--12 m tall, deciduous in the dry season. The leaves are 10--20 cm long and broad, rounded, and bilobed at the base and apex. The flowers are conspicuous, bright pink or white, 8--12 cm diameter, with f
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Result 2Akchamal Village blooms with apricot blossoms in Kargil, Ladakh
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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…
Result 3Blooming Oriental Poppy with emerging flower buds
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A blooming Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale), displaying vibrant pink, silky, crinkled petals surrounding a pale white centre with yellow-orange stamens.
Result 4Rose-ringed Parakeet chicks peeking out from their nest hole waiting to be fed
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A parent Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) is feeding its chicks in a natural tree cavity nest.
Result 5Tulips bloom around Vibhor Sogani's "Sprouts" fountain at AIIMS Flyover, New Delhi
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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.
Result 6Red Corn Poppy attracts a pollinating honeybee
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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.
Result 7Indian Red Admiral Butterfly feeding on a yellow Dahlia
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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.
Result 8Colourful Tulip display in full bloom at Nehru Park, New Delhi
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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.