Scotland, Scottish Borders. The felling of trees is a common sight in the borders region. The wild, open terrain of the region provides a number of suitable locations for the planting of forest plantations.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Smailholm Tower. The well preserved remains of Smailholm Tower. The location of the rectangular tower on a hilly outcrop ensures that it dominates the surrounding landscape for miles.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Sheep near Glentude Hill. A thick coat of wool helps to ensure that grazing sheep can survive the hostile environment of the winter months in the Scottish Borders.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Kowloon. Late afternoon light bathes a public square in Tsim Sha Tsui.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Kowloon. The Clock Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui, a famous landmark of Kowloon.

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Sapa. Cat Cat Falls, a waterfall in Cat Cat village near Sapa.

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Sapa. Cat Cat Falls, a waterfall in Cat Cat village near Sapa.

Laos, Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Don Khon. Female tourist on a hired bicycle on a sandy beach on the island of Don Knon.

Laos, Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Don Khon. Female tourist on a hired bicycle on a sandy beach on the island of Don Knon.

Cambodia, Angkor Thom, Bayon. Massive stone faces watch your every move at Bayon, a well-known and richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia.

Cambodia, Angkor, Angkor Wat. Buddhist statues colourfully decerated within the dramatic remains of Angkor Wat.

Cambodia, Siem Reap. Monk with umbrella walking along a street in Siem Reap near Angkor.

Cambodia, Siem Reap. Tut tut driver on a congested road in downtown Siem Reap near Angkor.

Thailand, Bangkok, The Grand Palace. Statue in the grand setting of the golden grand palace.

Thailand, Bangkok, The Grand Palace. Guard by a statue of an elephant, in the grand setting of the grand palace.

Thailand, Bangkok, The Grand Palace. Statue in the ornate setting of the golden grand palace.

Thailand, Bangkok, The Grand Palace. Statue in the ornate setting of the golden grand palace.

Tut-Tut, a small three wheeled motor taxi, located in the infamous Khao San Road.

Bicycle outside a market stall selling counterfeit shoes and trainers, located in the infamous Khao San Road.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Gecko. Gecko waiting on a budget hotel window for passing insects to catch and eat.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Orang Utans on the feeding platform at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of a pig tailed Macaque any baby monkey, in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of a pig tailed Macaque any baby monkey, in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of a pig tailed Macaque in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of a pig tailed Macaque in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of a pig tailed Macaque in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of a pig tailed Macaque in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of a pig tailed Macaque in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of a pig tailed Macaque in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of a pig tailed Macaque in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of a pig tailed Macaque in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of a pig tailed Macaque in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Group of pig tailed Macaque monkeys grooming in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Pig tailed Macaque watching an Orang Utan eating fruit whilst hanging from a rope in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Pig tailed Macaque on the feeding platform at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Pig tailed Macaque and Orang Utan in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of an Orang Utan in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of an Orang Utan in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of an Orang Utan in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Sepilok. Portrait of an Orang Utan in the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

Sabah Malaysia, Borneo, Kinabalu National Park. Abstract view of Bamboo plant.

Borneo, Sabah Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Wooden jetty on Sapi Island with the dense forest of nearby Gaya Island in the distance.

Thailand, Bangkok, Buddha. Gold Buddha statue located at a Wat in Bangkok.

Australia, Tasmania, Cradle Mt – Lake St Clair National Park. Native bush and woodland on the Overland Track.

Australia, Tasmania, Cradle Mt – Lake St Clair National Park. Rainbow above Ferguson Falls on the Overland Track

Australia, Tasmania, Cradle Mt – Lake St Clair National Park. D'alton Falls on the Overland Track

Australia, Tasmania, Cradle Mt – Lake St Clair National Park. Interior view of Du Cane Hut on the Overland Track

Australia, Tasmania, Cradle Mt – Lake St Clair National Park. D'alton Falls on the Overland Track

Australia, Tasmania, Cradle Mt – Lake St Clair National Park. A Gumtree growing alongside the Overland Track.

Australia, Tasmania, Cradle Mt – Lake St Clair National Park. Detail view of bark belonging to a Gumtree growing alongside the Overland Track.