Top Picks for 2018
The Horn of Africa - Somalia
This arid coastline is no stranger to dust storms and the strong winds help transport the sand across the land and into the Gulf. Read more...
Detroit River - Michigan
The Detroit River serves as a pathway for shipments between the United States and Canada. Read more...
Gulf of Saint Lawrence
Due to timing and the area often being cloud covered, this beautiful image of Eastern Canada is quite the treat. Read more...
Circuit Paul Ricard - France
A racetrack in southeastern France caught the eye of one of the astronauts aboard the ISS. Read more...
Moose River - Ontario
Freezing temperatures in this area of Ontario are important for the formation of ice roads. Read more...
Waikoloa - Hawaii
Hawaii has a long history with volcanic eruptions and thriving agriculture. Read more...
Betsiboka River Delta - Madagascar
Periods of heavy rainfall and sediment transportation create this eye-catching view of a rusty colored river delta in Madagascar. Read more...
Scottish Highlands - Scotland
Great Mor, home of Loch Ness and a large fault zone, lies between mountains consisting of some of the oldest rocks in Europe. Read more...
Sunglint - Samoan Islands
Two of the largest islands within the Samoan Islands are highlighted by a sunglint, showcasing the lushness of the islands. Read more...
City Lights - Java
The densely populated cities in Java, an island in Indonesia, are luminescent against the blackness of the Indian Ocean. Read more...
Cologne - Germany
Located off the Rhine River, this city in Germany still stands as one of the major trade routes in Europe, even after being heavily bombed in World War II. Read more...
Snow & Sand - Central Asia
Photographing the Earth at highly oblique angles can result in images that show different types of land at once, like the Taklimakan Desert and Tien Shan Mountains in Asia. Read more...
Cloudy River Basin - Congo River
Located so close to the equator, thunderstorm clouds often make it difficult to capture images of the Congo River Basin. Read more...
Momotombo Volcano - Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, the "smoking terror" is an active volcano within the Ring of Fire. Read more...
