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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Dhak or tesu tree in brilliant flower!
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Dhak trees are also known as Tesu, Palaash or Flame of he Forest (butea frondosa or monosperma in Latin!) Their flowers start to appear around holi and in olden days, their flowers used to be soaked in water to prepare an entirely organic colour to use on the festival of holi... Today, we prefer manganese, silica and an assortment of chemicals and artificial colours! They look like mini flames lighting up the forest floor or canopy... The ground is covered with dropped flowers from this rugged forest tree that survives without water for stretches of time and is also resistant to termites. These trees are now rarely grown in India as the Indian horticulturalist or gardener prefers exotics that require more care and aren't a tenth as hardy as the good old Dhak tree. This footage is part of t
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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.