Images Dated 17th May 2014

Kitesurfers in Fuerteventura island

A few kitesurfers and their kites playing in front of Lobos island in the Atlantic Ocean, that it is located in the background.This photo shows the "Grandes Playas" beach that is a main spot for windsurf and kitesurf sports all over the world.This photo was taken in the "Grandes playas". It is the beach to the south of Corralejo, along the east coast, are situated in the Natural Park of Corralejo.This beach is used for surfing, windsurfing and kiteboarding enthusiast

© raspu 2014

Members of the media walk by the remains of a Ukrainian army 120mm mortar shell at a

Members of the media walk by the remains of a Ukrainian army 120mm mortar shell at a front line of the pro-Russian position on the outskirts of the eastern Ukrainian town of Slaviansk May 17, 2014. The rebel-held area was heavily shelled by Ukrainian forces defending the TV tower atop Karachun hill, according to a Reuters eyewitness. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (UKRAINE - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MEDIA TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Fungal mycelium from an unidentified species of fungus, growing across a decomposing leaf

Fungal mycelium from an unidentified species of fungus, growing across a decomposing leaf. The mycelium is the vegetative part of the fungus and is made up of a mass of thread-like hyphae. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

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