Images Dated 17th February 2008

Runners cast their shadows during the 2008 Tokyo Marathon

Runners cast their shadows during the 2008 Tokyo Marathon February 17, 2008. Some 33,000 runners entered the race, which began in the Shinjuku business district and snaked past several of the city's tourist spots, including the Imperial Palace, temples and the glitzy stores of Ginza's famous shopping area. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN) - GM1DXHAICVAA

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Fox Glacier - river of ice cutting through glacial valley nestled amidst mountains covered by primeval rainforest
Westland National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand
While many glaciers worldwide have been retreating this glacier and its neigbour Franz Josef Glacier still flow almost to sea level. Westland National Park is part of the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
Steffen & Alexandra Sailer

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Mallard ducks gather on a frozen lake

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Mallard ducks gather on a frozen lake.
Oxfordshire; England
Anus platyrhynchos
Comical as it may seem the birds find it hard to forage for food at this time.
Chris Harvey
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