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141 images Created 4 Aug 2010

Featured images are a mix of some of my favorite travel, wildlife and underwater photography.

Images are available for Rights Managed Usage selected images are available in limited edition and open edition prints.
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  • These two whales peeled off from a deep swimming pod and swam almost vertically, towards the surface. (Photo by Underwater Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Curious young humpback whale looking down from above., (Photo by Underwater Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Humpback looking down from the surface., Even young humpbacks like this one have many scars
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  • The mother and calf bask near the surface while a smaller male below attempts to bond. (Photo by Underwater Photographer Matt Considine)
    Three-Humpback-Whales--South-Pacific.JPG
  • Minkes sometimes spy hop and look around. When you think how they experience the transition from water to air it makes you wonder what the human equivalent is. (Photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • These two whales peeled off from a deep swimming pod and swam almost vertically, towards the surface. (Photo by Underwater Photographer Matt Considine)
    Two-Humpback-Whales-Coming-up-for-Ai...JPG
  • Dappled light and sun beams on Minke whale with snorkelers above. (Photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Humpback whale frolicking above its mother. (Photo by Underwater Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • The Minke's sleek form is perfect for moving through thousands of miles of ocean. (Photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
    Amazing-Minke--Great-Barrier-Reef.JPG
  • Double curtain of northern lights reflected in a fast moving region of the river. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Multiple curtains of northern lights with the moon in the lower part of the image. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Very strong northern lights with multiple colors with both curtains and shafts of light.. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Northern lights over liquid lake. Even though the temperature is well below freezing, fast moving water remains liquid in some places. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Northern lights through clouds at sunset. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • On the iconic Riva motor boat traveling down a canal in Venice. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Rolling Tuscan hills with interesting light. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Zig zag road edged with conifers. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Hilltop villa and fields in afternoon light. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Two copses of pines between rolling hills. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Copse of Cypress pines between rolling hills. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • The picturesque hill town of Montepulciano in Tuscany has many restaurants and interesting shops offering local produce. I like this image because of the chiaroscuro effect and the timeless nature of the subject i.e. making pasta by hand. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Cheetah standing alertly in tall dry grass in soft morning light in Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Elephants running after picking up the scent of humans and lions , Kenya, Africa  (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Line of plains zebras drinking at a waterhole and reflected in the water below in Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
    Zebras-Drinking--Africa-Kenya.jpg
  • A hungry lioness standing in long dry grass, Kenya, Africa (by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
    Hungry-Lioness--Africa-Kenya.jpg
  • Tawny Eagle which is a powerful bird of prey perched in green tree guarding a fresh kill or carrion in the Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Gathering of African elephants in the Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • An African white-backed vulture coming in to land with outspread wings and feet extended in front of it, Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Cute little lion cubs, one tiny and one larger, standing waiting on their short little legs for the lionesses to return from the hunt in the Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Large Martial eagle landing in a treetop with open wings and spread tail feathers in the Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Road to Chyulu Hills crossing miles of open grassland savanna dotted with acacia trees, Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
    Road-Chyulu-Hills--Africa-Kenya.jpg
  • Masai woman in traditional beadwork jewellery singing a welcome in Kenya, Africa (photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
    Masai-Women-Singing--Africa-Kenya.jpg
  • Blue wildebeest silhouetted by a dramatic storm with orange skies and threatening clouds on the Mara, Kenya, Africa  (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Balloons floating high in the early morning light over grassland savanna of the Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya, Africa,(photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Hungry lioness standing in profile after unsuccessful hunt, in morning light, Kenya, Africa  (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Zebras taking a dust-bath rolling in dust to remove parasites from their skin in Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Wildebeest silhouetted against orange light on the horizon by an dramatic storm with heavy cloud cover and rain in the Masai Mara, Kenya, Africa (by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Herd of African elephants walking single file through grassland savannah as they follow a matriarch along old paths to the next water hole, Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Amboseli means dusty and in the afternoons a dust devil or whirlwind will pick up dust and funnel it high into the sky with spectacular effect, Amboseli National Park, Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Vulture in a tree silhouetted against an orange bushveld sunset in the Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • A stingless jellyfish  suspended in space.  The surrounding trees are visible through the water. The stingless jellyfish evolved over millions of years inside the protected lake, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Wooden fishing boats and the golden Mekong river at sunset.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The hay carried by these women contrasts beautifully with the bright blue Indian sky.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Manta and two remora fish swoop past in front of sunball - Palau Micronesia, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Swimmers chasing large schools of fish in swallows cave. (Photo by Underwater Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • The boatman draws in his net on his long boat with his catch of fish.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The silk chin strap for the straw hat is a frequently seen fashion accessory in Laos.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • A splash of color amid the deep darkness of the backstreets of Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Old man holding walking stick and a black dog behind him on a ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh India.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Fit and cheerful village people outside their house in the Rajasthani countryside.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Monks walk in single file through the town every morning, each accepting a small amount of food from devotees.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The early morning light illuminates the calm waters of the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Male and female Mandarin fish mating in open water above the coral. It is quite difficult to capture the fast moving Mandarin fish, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Mandarin-Fish-Mating--Palau.JPG
  • Fisherman drags in his net in the dawn light..(Photo by Matt Considine - Travel Photographer)
    Fisherman-at-Sunrise-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • A pilgrim watches life along the holy river Ganges, an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Dawn light filtered through smoke and mist gradually illuminates the ancient spires on the banks of the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The water of the Ganges is considered sacred and is believed by the devout to be a god.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Boats packed with early morning pilgrims make their way through the mist and smoke along the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Wet clothes dyed in bright colors are spread out on the ground to dry after being washed in the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The wallahs wash and beat the clothes on the banks of the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Diver leaving Blue Holes through an eye in the wall of the cave, Palau Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Picking tea in the clean clear air of the highlands of Sri Lanka.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The silhouette of the Maharaja's City Palace at dawn.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Tropical beach scene with palm trees and crystal clear water, Palua Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Taj Mahal  built  on the banks of river Yamuna by emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The most efficient means of transport in northern Laos is by river boat.  The Mekong  is fast flowing, and trips upstream take a lot longer than they do downstream.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Lovely reflection of the Taj Lake Palace lights in the waters of Lake Pichola at twilight.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Hard working fisherman at the end of a long day.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Humpback whale diving. (Photo by Underwater Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • This young humpback was very curious and passed quite close before returning to its mother. (Photo by Underwater Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • It is amazing how different the sleek Minke is from the bumpy Humpback. Yet they both show curiosity which is in someway the hallmark of intelligence. (Photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • The sleek Minke whale returns each year to the sheltered waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Minkes seem very curious swimming up and making multiple passes. (Photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • The strong contrast enhances the intense concentration evident in this ageless composition of life on the ghats of Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • It is wonderful to wander deep into the dark backstreets of Varanasi and to discover these  dimly lit stalls, emerging like beacons from night. I could imagine that these stalls may have well been carrying on the same business wilh only minor changes for thousands of years.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Tea pickers dress very neatly and with richly colored saris and jewelry.  The stick is used to ensure the tops of the tea plants are picked to the same level.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • In the early morning light this lovely lake temple seems to be floating in the clouds.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Looking down into the lake with the sun streaming past me from above created this interesting shadow effect, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The sea anemone looks like a beautiful translucent plant. It is actually a predatory animal which catches food using stinging capsules in its tentacles - Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This image is an abstract impressionist interpretation of the open mouthed school of fish, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Ancient lovers forever entwined in the ruins of the old city, Sri Lanka.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Mysterious stone bath in the grounds of the ancient hospital, likely used to immerse patients in medicinal oils.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • An array of colorful Asian umbrellas.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This jellyfish is a different variety to the non-stinging jellies in Palau Micronesia.   This one "hunts" outside of the enclosed lake systems. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Just one is different in this abstract macro world of anemone tentacles, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Mother and daughter taking an ancient traditional stone path through the forest to the village house. Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Mother-and-Daughter--Yap.JPG
  • Male and female Manadarin fish move out of the coral ready to start the mating dance. The male is the small one, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Pair-of-Mandarin-Fish-in-Coral--Pala.JPG
  • Puffer fish with an amazing stripe pattern. The puffer fish is poisonous but is sometimes prepared as soup or sashimi (fugu) by specially trained chefs in Japan and Korea, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • A rice farmer, hard at work in the tropical heat.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • One of the best dives on Yap is the Canyons.  It is a quiet dive with little current, and has a labyrinth of canyons and swim throughs that are a joy to explore - Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Diving-the-Canyons--Yap.JPG
  • The City Palace which is still occupied by the Maharajah overlooks Lake Pichola and the Taj Lake Palace. The architecture is a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Sun burst through jellyfish from deep below the surface, Palau Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The Monsoon Palace can also be seen on the top of the hill.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Looking up at some Yap stone money and the coconut palms against a bright blue sky, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Manta Rays swoop past feeding on plankton in the water. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • The devout hold the Ganges and the water of the Ganges in great reverence.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Perfect sailing in Marlborough Sounds. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • Many people in India carry on much of their normal life outside.  At night there is very little light and as you walk around people suddenly emerge out of the darkness as they live out quiet scenes like this one.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Sea Slug feet feeling their way over a red coral, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Sea-Slug-Shuffle--Yap.JPG
  • Monks with their alms bowls move along the road towards the end of their morning collection.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Woman buying food from a street shop where shopkeeper is  cooking.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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