Newly commissioned officers toss their hats during the US Coast Guard Academy's 144th Commencement in New London, Connecticut, on May 21, 2025. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso/AFP Photo)
A model holds a dog presenting a creation by Anthony Rubio during New York Fashion Week, in New York City, U.S., September 13, 2025. (Photo by Caitlin Ochs/Reuters)
Contestants compete in the swimsuit segment of the Miss Venezuela 2012 pageant in Caracas August 30, 2012. The winner of the competition will participate in the 2013 Miss Universe pageant. (Photo by Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters)
A young exhibitor arrives with her kitten on a lead at the National Cat Club show at Crystal Palace, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 2nd December 1931
Each year Nikon Small World recognizes the excellence of photography taken under the microscope. The contest showcases the beauty and complexity of life. Anyone interested in microscopy and photography can enter the contest and in its 42nd year, Nikon Small World received 2,000 entries from 70 countries. Here: 11th Place; Scales of a butterfly wing underside (Vanessa atalanta). (Photo by Francis Sneyers/Nikon's Small World 2016)
This picture taken on December 15, 2019 shows three young orangutans after they were rescued by police from illegal wildlife traffickers in Pekanbaru in Riau province, Indonesia. (Photo by Wahyudi/Jefta Images/Barcroft Media)
Swiss grass skier Stefan Portmann in action during a free practice at the Grasski World Championships in Marbach, Switzerland, 13 August 2019. About 80 participants from 10 nations will start at the Grasski - World Championships, which will take place from 13th to 18th August 2019. (Photo by Alexandra Wey/EPA/EFE)