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Risin and Kellingin are two seas stacks off the northern coast of Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands. Risin, the stack on the left, means the Giant and stands at 71m, while Kellingin, the Witch, stands at 68 meters. So you can imagine how high the cliff is to the right!! These rocks are the basis for many a Faroe Island legend, where the giant and the witch were sent to the Faroe Islands to bring them back. However, they were turned to stone when a ray of sunshine shone through on them. Now they are also legendary because of the view and the perspective they provide on the sheer cliffs that characterise these islands. #faroe #nordicscollective #faroeislands #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapephoto #landscapelovers #naturephotography #geography #cliffs #seascape #islands #adventure #photography #explore #exploretocreate #longexposure #longexposure_shots #amazing #beautiful #wanderlust #offthebeatenpath #offthegrid #discover #roadtrip #adventure #adventuretime #coast #gratitude #travelholic #travel

Carol Hamcke-Onstwedder ( @cho_thru_the_lens )

47 2 1:29pm 09/25/2018

Faroe Islands

At the Refugio, near Laguna Colorado, Bolivia. Basic accommodation but very clean....as you can see. Street photography here in the altiplano in Bolivia! #bolivia #altiplano #streetphotography #streetphotographer #wanderlust #capturethemoment #explore #exploretocreate #offthegrid #hardlife #hardwork #children #reallife #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #adventuretime #poverty #sustainabletourism #offroad #lagunacolorada #ontheroadagain #ontheroad

Carol Hamcke-Onstwedder ( @cho_thru_the_lens )

36 0 7:39am 09/24/2018

Bolivia

Deer Rut, Richmond Park, Greater London, England. How fortunate are we to be able to witness the deer rut, literally right in our backyard. Richmond Park is a National Nature Reserve. Did you know that both Red and Fallow deer have been roaming this land since 1637? Preserving landscape like this in urban areas is key to enhance liveability in cities as well as increase resilience for the impact of climate change. And besides, it’s beautiful to be up at dawn with the beautiful light to be breathing and living in our beautiful natural world. Supporting local organisations like CPRE-London and the London Wildlife Trust helps keep our cities green! #richmondpark #london #wildlifephotography #wildlife #urban #urbanwildlife #deer #nature #naturephoto #naturephotography #naturephotographer #reddeer #londonwildlife #resilience #sustainability #climatechange #beautifuldestinations #animalkingdom #animalportrait #animalphotography #inmyownbackyard #explore #appreciate #greenlondon #nature_focus_on #earlymornings #sunrise #autumn #fujixt2 #wwf

Carol Hamcke-Onstwedder ( @cho_thru_the_lens )

42 2 12:59pm 09/23/2018

Richmond Park

Autumn in the Peak District. Waterfalls and leaves. Simply beautiful. While I have been so fortunate to have travelled so much this year, I think it is always good to remember what is in our own backyard. Nature is all around us. All its’ beauty. Just take some time and “smell the flowers” , wherever you are. #peakdistrict #england #beauty #countryside #stream #autumn #autumnleaves #landscapephotography #landscape_lover #landscape_captures #ig_landscape #naturephotography #nature #capturethemoment #autumncolors #smelltheroses #wanderlust #travel_captures #inmybackyard #explore #create #discover #unitedkingdom #fujixt2 #traveldestinations_ig #thepipas2018 #cpre

Carol Hamcke-Onstwedder ( @cho_thru_the_lens )

37 2 3:52pm 09/22/2018

Peak District National Park

Betsileo Woman with Traditional Hat, a portrait. Tha Betsileo are one of 18 Malagasy ethnic groups. This was taken in a village near Ambositra in the Highlands. 10-15 houses. Wares along the side of the road for sale. Typically they are involved in rice production. The basket hats are traditional for both the Betsileo and the Merina ethnic groups. #madagascar #culture #portraitphotography #portrait #woman #womanportrait #highlands #offthebeatenpath #explore #create #diversity #rurallife #poverty #natgeoyourshot #streetphotography #streetphoto #capturethemoment #wanderlust #travel #travelphotography #travelphotographer #alwayslearning #colour #traditions #hardlife #fujifilm #fujixt2

Carol Hamcke-Onstwedder ( @cho_thru_the_lens )

33 0 12:35pm 09/21/2018

Ambositra - Betsileo

Fencing or fishing nets around wood shanties in the late afternoon sun in Toliara, Madagascar. Opportunistic capture as we drove through town. Notice the stones on the corrugated roof to keep the roof in place. #madagascar #culture #street #streetphotography #streetphoto #sunlight #cityscape #stilllife #townlife #explore #discover #offthebeatenpath #wanderlust #adventure #ontheroadagain #travelphotography #travelphotographer #traveldestinations_ig #thepipas2018 #exploretocreate #fujixt2 #sustainabledevelopment #hardlife #poverty #capturethemoment

Carol Hamcke-Onstwedder ( @cho_thru_the_lens )

32 2 5:40pm 09/20/2018

Toliara, Toliara, Madagascar

Sifaka, Madagascar. Mother with baby tucked away. This was a relatively easy capture to get as we were at Mr Peyrieras private reserve and reptile farm. Sifakas are herbivores as you can see here, as this one has a bite of fruit. Babies cling to the mothers belly and when they are larger hang onto their back. They are weaned around 6 months. Hard to imagine that all lemurs in Madagascar are threatened, ranging from vulnerable to endangered. A major factor is decreasing habitat as well as poaching. #madagascar #sifaka #lemur #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature #wilderness #wildernessculture #forest #babyanimals #travelphoto #travelphotographer #endangeredspecies #saveourplanet #habitat #wow #animalportrait #lovelemurs #fujixt2 #animalkingdom #animalsofinstagram

Carol Hamcke-Onstwedder ( @cho_thru_the_lens )

49 3 6:53am 09/16/2018

Madagascar

Views near Isalo National Park, Madagascar, at sunset. For all the grand peaks and sheer cliffs we saw in the #Faroe islands, we had this serene sunset in the southern desert of Madagascar. This was looking east from Isalo. This planet is just beautiful, wherever you are. #madagascar #discover #awesome_earth #landscapephotography #landscape #nature #earthpix #explore #create #cloudscape #travel #travelphotographer #travelphoto #ontheroadagain #serene #natgeoyourshot #desert #traveldestination #beautiful #sunset #texture #colour #artphotography #artphoto #gratitude #wow #naturephotography #wanderlust #offthebeatenpath

Carol Hamcke-Onstwedder ( @cho_thru_the_lens )

40 8 1:46pm 09/15/2018

Madagascar

On the road again...on Eysturoy in the Faroe stands, climbing up from Funningur on the road to Gjogv. Single track road with vistas for 360 degrees. Looking northeast, road on the left, waterfall cascading down toward the right, and 600meter high peaks before us. A bit of sun...stunning landscape. Not a coffee shop in sight. Just us, the clouds and the view. #faroeislands #landscape #landscapephoto #landscapephotography #earth #earthpix #offthegrid #offthebeatenpath #discover #travel #travelphotographer #explore #exploretocreate #geography #ontheroadagain #lines #roadtrip #photography #lovelife #wanderlust #slowtravel #islandsofadventure #islands #wow #fujixt2 #thenordicscollective

Carol Hamcke-Onstwedder ( @cho_thru_the_lens )

43 0 9:54am 09/15/2018

Faroe Islands

Classic Antarctica...taken at Port Lockroy. Port Lockroy is located on Weinke Island on the Palmer Archipelago on the Antarctic Peninsula. The southernmost post office in the world is here... And the post really works! The post office and buildings are maintained by the Antarctic Heritage Trust. This was Base A, Britain’s first Base in the Antarctic. We saw a number of older ‘stations’ on our travels up and down the peninsula. Amazing how many years ago that these were established, and still standing and used despite the harsh weather conditions. So from a historic perspective this was so cool! And then there were penguins!!! We had a great afternoon up close and personal encounter with the penguins. Magical day! #antarctica #polar #history #antarcticheritagetrust #gentoo #penguin #wilderness #wildernessculture #expedition #offthegrid #adventure #explore #glacier #mountains #wanderlust #discover #wildlife #wildlifephotography #heritage #explorers #cool #travelphotographer #earth #wow #photooftheday #gratitude #landscapephotography #landscape_captures #natgeoyourshot #nature .focus_on