England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Ferns and woodland in Dunnerdale Forest

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Moss covered boulders in the woodland of Dunnerdale Forest

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Dramatic clouds over the irish sea reflected in Blea Tarn near Boot in the Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Farm and agricultural land in Eskdale, Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Farm and agricultural land in Eskdale, Western Lake District.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Birch trees reflected in Tarn Hows, a popular tourist destination once owned by Beatrix Potter and almost a totally artificial landmark. Tarn Hows was actually once two smaller tarns before previous owners merged the two and crafted the surrounding landscape to form the Tarn Hows we now know and love.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Developing Fern Leaf in Grizedale Forest.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Developing Fern Leaf in Grizedale Forest.

England, Cumbria, Little Salkeld. Long Meg and her daughters, one of the finest stone circles to be found in the north of England

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. A blanket of Ramson wild garlic in Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. A blanket of Ramson wild garlic in Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. Blanket of flowering bluebells with Bolton Abbey in the distance.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. Stone cross styled as a wooden cross in the grounds of Bolton Abbey.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. Celtic design stone cross in the grounds of Bolton Abbey.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Derwentwater and shoreline, viewed from Surprise View On Gowder Crag.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Watendlath Beck running through the Watendlath Valley.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eyemouth. Gale force winds create large swells in the North Sea, demonstrating the importance of the sea wall defences in place at Eyemouth Bay.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. A fresh snowfall transforms the humble Whitrope Burn.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Newcastleton. Newcastleton is a fine example of an 18th century planned village, located in the picturesque Liddesdale. Designed to a plan by William Keir of Whithaugh for the third Duke of Buccleuch, the streets and squares of the town are all based around a grid system offering ample open spaces.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Morning St Boswells. Poplar trees growing in the Mertoun Estate near the town of St Boswells.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Alemoor Loch. Mirror reflection of woodland in the still waters of the Alemoor Loch.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Alemoor Loch. An inquisitive Robin rests on a branch in woodland near Alemoor Loch.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Alemore Loch. Sunrise reflected in the tranquil waters of the Alemoor Loch, a popular place for recreational fishing near the town of Hawick.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Duns. Hay bales stacked outside a barn near Duns.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Detail of a fast flowing stream found in Liddesdale.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Liddel Water flowing through a bridge in Liddesdale.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Sunset over the hills of Liddesdale near the English border.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Hermitage Castle. Hermitage water running in front of the Hermitage Castle. The castle has a somewhat colourful history with numerous stories of war, treason and murder being associated with the property. It was built in an area considered to be a key element in the English and Scottish wars for control over the Liddesdale and the border area.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Morning light scattered across tussock land and a lone tree, beneath the shadow of a border upland.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Farm gate and undulating scenery near Liddesdale.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Rolling hills and forest plantation near the Dunfries and Galloway border in the Liddesdale area.

People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Island. Abstract view of the modern architecture of the Hong Kong financial district.

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

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Sapa. Local hill tribe women, complete with baskets and children on their backs, haggle with tourists as they try to secure a sale.

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Sapa. Hats on sale via a market stall set up on the roadside of the square.

Laos, Ban Na Hin. Typical native trees and vegetation in woodland in the jungle near Ban Na Hin in Laos.

Laos, Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Don Khon. Water Buffalo return to a sandy beach after a dip and drink in the Mekong River.

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 Thom, Bayon. Bayon is a well-known and richly decorated Khmer temple at Angkor in Cambodia.

Cambodia, Angkor, Angkor Wat. The dramatic remains of Angkor Wat.

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