Ridges Collection (page 9)

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) adult female, sitting on nest, on montane ridge with boulder field and Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum), Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, May

Birdwatchers with telescopes and binoculars, scanning for Great Bustard (Otis tarda) from ridge, Andalucia, Spain, May

Tree studded ridges, fog and clouds of a partial temperature inversion, Bryce Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

View of ruined Cathar Castle fortress on limestone ridge, Chateau de Peyrepertuse, Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, November

Eroded footpath on quartzite ridge and hill, fenced off for recovery, Stiperstones, Shropshire, England, August

View across European Larch (Larix decidua) forest habitat towards jagged dolomite ridge after early snow, Croda da Lago, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, October

View of shattered rock on quartzite ridge and hill, Stiperstones, Shropshire, England, August

Large boulders of sea defences at bottom of pebble ridge with waves from incoming tide, with Baggy Point on horizon in distance, Northam Burrows Country Park, North Devon, England, March

View of gypsum dunes with windblown ridges, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, U. S. A. December
View of gypsum dunes with windblown ridges, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, U.S.A. December

Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) mass growing on quartzite ridge and hill habitat, Stiperstones, Shropshire, England, August

Domestic Cattle, Hereford cross cow, grazing on quartzite ridge and hill with walkers, Stiperstones, Shropshire, England, August

Ficus ventricosa, overhead and underside view of two Swollen Fig Shells, a thin light shell with low spire and pear-shaped body, light brown colour with spiral ridges

Mitra puncticulata, Dotted Mitre Shell, solid with rounded stepped whorls on spire, vertical ridges, orange with black and white markings

Pleuroploca trapezium, overhead and underside view of two trapezium horse conch shell, large body shell with spiral rows with strong growth ridges, red cream colour with thin brown lines

Ceratosaurus dinosaur, artwork C016 / 9682
Ceratosaurus dinosaur, artwork. This large theropod dinosaur lived during the Late Jurassic, 153" 148 million years ago

Finger skin, SEM
Finger skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through skin from a human finger, showing the characteristic dermal ridges (lower left, and right) that make up the fingerprint

Southern Alps, New Zealand
Southern Alps. View west from Graham Saddle, across the Main Divide of the Southern Alps, South Island, New Zealand. The Southern Alps is a mountain range extending along much of the length of New

Zebra fish skin, SEM
Zebra fish skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the folded surface of skin cells from a zebrafish (Danio rerio). The microscopic folds are called microplicae

Limestone pavement, New Zealand
Limestone pavement. Close-up of a ridge on a limestone pavement, showing micro-weathering/erosion of the limestone. Ridges about 10cm high have formed with numerous grooves where water has dissolved

Fingerprint C013 / 5598
Fingerprint. Macro photograph of the ridges on a persons finger that make up their unique fingerprint

Indian Ocean, sea floor topography C016 / 3723
Indian Ocean, sea floor topography and clouds. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

Indian Ocean, chlorophyll and bathymetry C016 / 3721
Indian Ocean, chlorophyll concentration and bathymetry with clouds. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

Indian Ocean, sea floor topography C016 / 3715
Indian Ocean, sea floor topography. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

Jungles en route to Kalaw - Central Burma - Great sharp valleys and long ridges, dense with jungle. We fly at about 8, 000 feet and sometimes seem close over the endless green of lumpy tree tops

France, Corsica. Red rocks of L ale Rousse (Red Island) below mountainous interior
France, Corsica. Red rocks of L Ale Rousse (Red Island) below mountainous interior

View of saltmarsh habitat developing as shingle ridge has been breached, managed retreat from rising sea levels, Porlock Bay, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, march

View of shingle bank spreading inland as sea levels rise, with saltmarsh habitat developing behind it, managed retreat from rising sea levels, Porlock Bay, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, march

Chobham Ridges, Camberley, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Great Organ in the Mormon Tabernacle - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) crop, ridged field, Eaton, Cheshire, England, april

Old dune ridge with ragwort, marram grass and sea buckthorn, Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Lincolnshire, England

Raised bog habitat with Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees between eskers, Muir of Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve, Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, october

Coastal vegetated shingle, relict storm beach ridge and beach habitat, The Haven, Thorpeness, Suffolk, England, february

Shingle beach habitat with relict storm beach ridge, The Haven, Thorpeness, Suffolk, England, february

Barbed wire fence at edge of chalk downland reserve habitat, Arreton Down, Arreton, Isle of Wight, England, june

View of chalk downland reserve habitat, Arreton Down, Arreton, Isle of Wight, England, june

View of beach with pebble ridge as wave receeds back into sea at sunset, Westward Ho!, North Devon, England, september

Brocken spectre seen from hilltop, appears when sun shines from behind person who is looking down from ridge or peak into mist or fog, Jeffrey Hill, Longridge, Lancashire, England, january

Elephant skin coral (Pachyseris sp. )
Elephant skin coral (Pachyseris sp.). Photographed off Maratua Island, in the Sulawesi Sea, Indonesia

Peacock butterfly wing scales
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) wing scales. Light micrograph showing the scales microscopic ridges. This butterfly is native to Europe

Olympus Mons, Mars

DNA fingerprint. Conceptual image representing the individuality of DNA, showing the letters of the genetic code superimposed on a fingerprint

Snow covered field after it had been ploughed. Photographed in Narke, Sweden

Dew drops on woodpigeon feather
Dew drops on woodpigeons feather. Dew is water vapour that is formed into droplets upon a surface when the surface has cooled below the point at which condensation occurs

River estuary. Intertidal sand flats seen at low tide in the Taw-Torridge estuary. Photographed near Barnstaple, Devon, UK

Basalt escarpments of Quirang. Looking along the cliffs of Meall na Suiramach to Leac nan Fionn (the prominent ridge) and beyond to Staffin Bay

Primate fingerprint ridges, SEM

Hambledon Hill iron age hill fort. This view is looking across the Blackmore Vale. The ramparts seen here date from the Iron Age

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"Exploring the Majestic Ridges: From Abandoned Islands to Tectonic Plates" Captivated by the rugged beauty of St Kilda's abandoned island in Western Isles, 1995. Unveiling Earth's hidden secrets through the intricate dance of tectonic plates. Australia's topographic map reveals a mesmerizing tapestry and valleys. Gazing into the distance, a Samburu warrior contemplates life from the eastern scarp. Four oyster shells serve as remnants of nature's artistry along coastal ridges. Walkers conquer Mount Snowdon, approaching its summit via Y Lliwedd ridge with determination. As mist gracefully rises from Cataloochee ski area, it adds an ethereal touch to surrounding ridges. Witnessing the breathtaking Northern Corries at dawn is like stepping into a dreamland. Picture No. 11066821 captures the essence of ridges' grandeur and their timeless allure. A gecko foot under SEM magnification showcases nature's remarkable adaptation for gripping on ridged surfaces. Kentish Ramblers embark on thrilling adventures along challenging ridge trails, embracing nature's wonders. Exploring Spain's Picos de Europa in Castilla y Leon unveils Europe’s awe-inspiring mountainous ridges. From remote islands to majestic mountainscapes, these captivating images remind us of the sheer power and beauty that lie within Earth’s magnificent ridges.