Blurred Background Collection (#5)

Echinacea flowerhead
Close-up detail of Echinacea flowerhead; Oregon, United States of America

Poetry with Bleeding heart blossom
Close-up detail of a bleeding heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) flower in bloom and a poem written against a blue sky background; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

African bush elephant portrait
African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), portrait, captive; Czech Republic

Mute swan in flight over the Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) flying over the Bavarian Forest; Bavaria, Germany

White handed gibbon aka lar gibbon, Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary near Pletteberg Bay, South Africa
Close-up portrait of a white handed gibbon aka lar gibbon (Hylobates lar) at the Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary near Pletteberg Bay; The Crags, Western Cape, South Africa

Blue Bachelors Button in bloom
Blue Bachelors Button (Centaurea cyanus) flowering plant blooms in an Oregon flower garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Blossoming wild grass
Wild grass with delicate blossoms; Edwards, Colorado, United States of America

Common cowslip in bloom
Common cowslip or cowslip primrose (Primula veris); Bavaria, Germany

Adelie penguins walking in a row, Antarctic Sound, Antarctica
Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) walk in a row through the snow on an ice flow in Antarctic Sound; Antarctica

Unfurling of a Worm Fern
Close-up detail of the curled end of a male fern or worm fern (Dryopteris filix-mas); Bavaria, Germany

Bull moose and cow moose courting in the frosted willows, YNP, Wyoming, USA
A bull moose (Alces alces) courting a cow moose walking through the frosted willows in the forest; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

American bison grazing on the grasses on the open range, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Herd of American bison (Bison bison) grazing on the sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) on the open range in Yellowstone National Park; United States of America

Adult Trumpeter Swan with cygnets, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Adult Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) drinking water from a grassy shore with her newly hatched cygnets nearby, Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Great gray owl sitting in dry grass, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Close-up portrait of a great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) sitting in dry grass hunting for rodents. Great Gray owls are often active in the daytime

Portrait of eastern gorilla sitting on the leafy forest floor in the misty jungle, Rwanda, Africa
Mountain gorilla, Gorilla beringei beringei, resting in misty forest

Polar Bear family along Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada
Polar bear cubs (Ursus maritimus) snuggle up to their mother in the snow along Hudson Bay; Manitoba, Canada

Portrait of a coyote standing in the grass looking back over its shoulder, YNP, USA
View taken from behind of a coyote (Canis latrans) standing in the grass looking back over its shoulder; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Portrait of a brown bear sow and cub walking in the grass, YNP, USA
Portrait of a brown bear sow and cub (Ursus arctos) walking in the grass looking out over the field; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Two foals running on a pasture in springtime; Odenwald, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Brown bear walking along a sagebrush meadow, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Portrait of a brown bear (Ursus arctos) walking along a sagebrush meadow; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Fallow deer buck in a meadow
Fallow deer (Dama dama) on a meadow, captive; Bavaria, Germany

Red deer fighting on snow, Cervus elapses, Bavaria, Germany
Red deer (Cervus elaphus) fighting on a snowy meadow; Bavaria, Germany

Frozen Indian teasel plant, Dipsacus sativus, Bavaria, Germany
Frozen Indian teasel (Dipsacus sativus) plant; Bavaria, Germany

Mallard swimming in a lake, Bavaria, Germany
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) swimming in a lake; Bavaria, Germany

Polar bear hunting along the ice edge, Northeast Svalbard Nature Preserve, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) hunting along the ice edge, Northeast Svalbard Nature Preserve; Svalbard, Norway

Elk on rocky terrain
Elk (Cervus canadensis) with large antlers on rocky terrain, standing and looking up; Colorado, United States of America

Fairy Home
An isolated toadstool momentarily basks in the sunlight in a dark and dense forest floor, Slaley Woods; Hexham, Northumberland, England

Close-up of a polar bear
Black and white close-up of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) looking at the camera; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Stud challenging a paint stallion as they moved toward a water hole; Frenchglen, Oregon, United States of America

Foal resting in a bed of chamomile flowers
Protected foal rests in a bed of chamomile flowers at a Wild Horse Sanctuary; Shingletown, California, United States of America

Polar bear stands lifting head on shoreline
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands lifting head on shoreline; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Delicate beauty of a Dahlia
Extreme close-up of a pink dahlia in bloom; Oregon, United States of America

Vervet monkey falling off a rope, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) falling off a rope, Msai Mara National Reserve; Kenya

Common reed along Donau River at sunset, Bavaria, Germany
Common reed (Phragmites australis) at the shore of Donau River at sunset; Bavaria, Germany

European robin portrait
European robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched on a branch; Bavaria, Germany

Banded Spiny Lobster, Panulirus marginatus, Hawaii, USA
This female Banded spiny lobster (Panulirus marginatus) is an endemic species and is carrying a tail full of eggs; Hawaii, United States of America

Cactus plant detail at sunset, Baja California, Mexico
Silhouetted detail of cactus spines in the foreground with a glowing horizon in the background at sunset; Catavina, Baja California, Mexico

Portrait of a juvenile Little grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis ruficollis) against a black background at Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue; Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland

Tokay gecko smiling for the camera
Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) smiling for the camera on a black background, Sunset Zoo; Manhattan, Kansas, United States of America

Group of king penguins on the beach waiting to enter the ocean, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Group of King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) lined up on the beach at the waters edge waiting to enter the cold waters of the Southern Ocean on South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Howling Coyote sitting in the snow, YNP, Wyoming, USA
A Coyote (Canis latrans) sitting in the snow and looks up howling; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Portrait of a coyote standing in a snow covered field howling into the air, YNP, USA
Coyote (Canis latrans) standing in a snowy field of sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) with head raised upward and mouth open, howling into the air; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Southern elephant seal pup saying hello
Southern Elephant Seal pup (Mirounga leonina) lying down and waving to the camera with its fin; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Coyote sitting in a snow covered field looking out over landscape, USA
Portrait of a coyote (Canis latrans) sitting in a snow covered field keeping watch over the wintry landscape; United States of America

Portrait of an American black bear cub sniffing a wildflower, USA, North America
Portrait of an American black bear cub (Ursus americanus) sniffing a wildflower in Yellowstone National Park. The American black bear is one of eight species of bear in the world

Red Fox portrait in winter, YNP, USA
Portrait of a red fox (Vulpes vulpes) standing in the snow looking at camera; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Portrait of a bull elk in the morning light with wet fur, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Close-up portrait of a bull elk (Cervus canadensis) in the morning light with wet fur from traveling through the dew-covered pine trees and brush in the early morning; Yellowstone National Park

King penguins in small groups on the tundra with blowing snow, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) standing in small groups up on the wintry tundra with blowing snow, South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

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"Nature's Beauty in Blurred Backgrounds: A Glimpse into the Wild" Amidst a snowy landscape, an elusive Eurasian lynx blends seamlessly with its surroundings, showcasing the artistry of a blurred background. Through a thicket of bushes, a curious plains zebra gazes at the camera, its striking features accentuated against the soft blur of Etosha National Park. As dawn breaks over Gabus Game Ranch, a majestic Southern giraffe stands tall amidst long grass, creating an ethereal image against the backdrop of blurred morning hues. In an awe-inspiring moment off Lanai Island's coast in Hawaii, a breaching Humpback whale emerges from crystal-clear waters while the island fades into gentle blurriness. A tiny ladybug perches delicately on a vibrant yellow blossom as nature's details come to life amidst dreamy bokeh effects. The half-face of a polar bear fills the frame with intensity and wonder as it peers through icy surroundings - capturing both power and vulnerability within this close-up shot. Locked in eye contact with us, another polar bear captivates our attention as we witness its piercing gaze emerge from behind layers of blurred Arctic wilderness. With hand covering its mouth like it holds secrets untold, a young Mandrill poses for an intimate portrait that highlights every intricate detail against muted surroundings. Mount Kilimanjaro's semi-alpine heath zone becomes adorned by vibrant red-hot poker flowers blooming gracefully amid softly blurred landscapes - nature's masterpiece unfolds before our eyes. Nestled within Mount Kilimanjaro's forest zone lies the delicate beauty of mountain gladiolus flowers; their slender stems dance amidst subtle blurs that enhance their elegance further still. Wandering through Mount Kilimanjaro's semi-alpine heath zone reveals wildflowers like Hebenstretia sp.