An aerial view of rock salt collection pool made of tarpaulin, where rock salt is obtained by collecting the natural spring water in the mountains and evaporating the water, in Kozluk District of Batman, Turkiye on August 22, 2022. The production of rock salt, passed down from generation to generation, became the sole source of income for 45 households in the village of Derince, with a population of about 400 of Batman. (Photo by Omer Yasin Ergin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

A bearded men participates in the 26th International Alpine Beard Competition on August 21, 2011 in Chur, Switzerland. Participants from Switzerland, Bavaria and Austria are to be chosen for the most genuine, natural grown beard. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

Most beautiful pictures are those made in nature. Nothing compares with the expression of a tiger, the majestic flight of an eagle or the strength of a white bear. Below you can see 15 the most beautiful animal photographs that will capture your attention.

The Elephant Rock is a natural rock formation found on the island of Heimaey (meaning Home Island) in Iceland’s Vestmannaeyjar archipelago (say that 10 times fast).

Chris Hondros, a Getty Images photographer, was fatally wounded on April 20, 2011, in a mortar attack by government forces while covering the civil war in Libya. Hondros' work is woven in our history as he covered everything from politics to marathons. A new film will focus on his life as told through his images. Here's a look at some of his finest and final work. Some of these images are graphic in nature

Susan Lordi's art reflects our relationships with people and the world around us. Her keen observation of the human form is further inspired by dance, art history, nature, and personal experiences with family and friends. These influences are revealed in her Willow Tree® sculptures, from which emotion is communicated through gestures only.

Physicist Arie van't Riet uses a series of duel X-ray cameras to capture flowers, plants and small animals in living dioramas. The x-rays are then finished and colorized in Photoshop. Giving way to some breathtaking nature scenes. Photo: “Chameleon and Begonia”. (Photo by Arie van't Riet)