Landing Collection (#11)

An adult male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) comes in to land, backlit by evening sunlight, Derbyshire, England, UK, March. Did you know

Merlin (Falco columbarius) female alighting onto perch, Glen Tanar, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, June

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) female alighting onto perch, Scotland, UK

Redpoll (Carduelis flammea) male landing on Alder (Alnus glutinosa) Surrey, England. February

Eagle owl (Bubo bubo) in flight through forest, backlit at dawn, Czech Republic, November. Captive

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) close up of female landing on snow covered ground, Canada, February. Magic Moments book plate

RF - Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) adult in summer coat leaping onto fallen log. Scotland, UK. September

Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) leaping onto log, Scotland, UK, September. Highly commended in the Habitat category of the BWPA (British Wildlife Photography Awards) 2016

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female in flight, landing at nest with food for chicks, moorland habitat, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June. 2020VISION Exhibition

RF- Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) landing on moorland with its wings spread. Scotland, UK, March

Scarlet macaw (Ara macao) flying, blurred motion. Costa Rica

Ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis) landing. Captive

High Brandelhow Jetty, Derwentwater, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England

European Bee-eater<br> (Merops apiaster) landing on perch backlit in evening sunlight, Bulgaria
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) landing on perch backlit in evening sunlight, Bulgaria

A Dalmatian pelican lands on calm water, Lake Kerkini National Park, Serres, Greece

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus), Great Saltee Island, Republic of Ireland

Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria Ibis) landing in nesting colony, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Canada, Ontario, Muskoka Region, near Bracebridge

A skier descends the mountain in Glenshee, Scotland, Britain March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

A humming bird is seen landing on a bird feeder at a public square in Santiago, Chile, June 19, 2016. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Sydneys central business district is blanketed in smoke from large-scale back burning of bushland by fire authorities in the nearby Blue Mountains of Australia, May 7, 2016

France, Normandy Region, Manche Department, D-Day Beaches Area, WW2-era D-Day invasion Utah Beach, Sainte Marie du Mont, monument to the landing of Free French General LeClerc

Landing, Traunkirchen, Traunsee lake, Upper Austria, Austria

D-Day 70th Anniversary
British troops are seen here landing on the beaches of Normandy, France on the 6 of June 1944. On 6 June 1944, around 4, 300 Allied personnel lost their lives serving their country in what would be

Chinooks celebrate the 100th anniversaries of 18(B) and 27 Squadron from RAF Odiham
Pictured are a special formation of Chinooks from 27 & 28 Sqn, part of their 100th anniversary celebrations. On Wednesday 14 September a very special formation left RAF Odiham bound for the south

US Coastguard HH-65C Dolphin Helicopter
An HH-65C Dolphin helicopter of the US Coastguard lands onboard RFA Wave Knight in the Caribbean Sea. The event was the first US Operational AUF (Airborne Use of Force) helicopter

US Osprey Aircraft Landing on HMS Illustrious
A US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey Aircraft from the USS Kearsarge, lands onboard HMS Illustrious during Cougar 13. HMS Illustrious is currently on deployment for Cougar 13

Royal Navy Marines taking part in a simulated beach landing using Land Craft
Pictured are Royal Navy Marines taking part in a simulated beach landing using Landing Platform Dock ships. and Viking armoured vehicles. The Assault Ship HMS Bulwark is visable in the distance

RAF Chinook Mk3
A Mk 3 Chinook from RAF Odiham practices landing in a confined area. The Chinook is a very capable and versatile support helicopter that can be operated in many diverse environments ranging from cold

Lynx Mk9A Helicopter at Naval Air Facility El Centro, USA
A Lynx MK9A helicopter from 847 Naval Air Squadron, normally based at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, conducts dust landings at Naval Air Facility El Centro

USMC Osprey Helicopter Lands Onboard HMS Ark Royal
A US Marine Corps V22 Osprey helicopter lands onboard HMS Ark Royal during Exercise Auriga 10 in the Western Atlantic

Merlin Helicopter Lands in Californian Desert During Ex Merlin Vortex
A Royal Air Force Merlin HC3 helicopter of 78 Squadron based at RAF Benson, lands in the Californian Desert during pre-Afghanistan training in the USA

GR9 Harrier at Kandahar Airfield
A Harrier GR9 aircraft from 1(F) Squadron takes off from Kandahar Airfield, Helmand, Afghanistan. 1 (F) Squadron marked the end of Harrier air operations in Afghanistan in 2009

Amphibious Assault Demonstration at Pentewan Beach, Cornwall
Royal Marine Landing Craft hit the beach during an amphibious assault demonstration at Pentewan Beach, Cornwall. The Marines of 40 Cdo had disembarked from HMS Ocean during Exercise Southwest Sword

A Typhoon F2 fighter jet from 29 Squadron Royal Air Force deploys its braking parachute during landing at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire

A Sea King Mk4 is shown landing at Basra Airport. During operations in Southern Iraq, Sea King Mk4s of 845 & 846 Naval Air Squadrons were tasked with multiple jobs to carryout during their tours of

Sandhill cranes arrive to roost in the shallows of the Platte River
Morning breaks with warm rays of sun over cool blue light of dawn as Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) fly in to sit in two inches of precious Ogallala water on the Platte River

Sandhill cranes arrive to roost in the shallows of the Platte River
Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) fly in to roost in the shallows of the Platte River. Every year 400, 000 to 600, 000 sandhill cranes--80 percent of all the cranes on the planet--congregate along an

NYC, Brooklyn, Fulton Street Landing, Bargemusic and Brooklyn Ice cream Factory

California, Los Angeles County, Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, Pier

Great Blue Heron landing on dead tree branch

Double-crested Cormorant landing on water

Birds on a telephone lines

Buzzard (Buteo buteo), white morph, landing approach, light snow flurries, Biosphere Reserve Swabian-Alb
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Collared scops owl
Gavin Lam

Mr. Crowned Crane A.K.A. Twinkle Toes
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El Angel
Paco Fernandez

Bumble Bee
Guido Frazzini

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"Landing: A Journey of Triumph and Exploration" From the small airplane gracefully touching down at St. Barth's airport to the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest, it has always been a pivotal moment in history, and is not just about arriving at a destination but also about conquering challenges and leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory. In times of war, deception played a crucial role in landing safely. The art of deceiving invaders as to the state of the tide ensured successful landings, as seen during D-Day when British and Canadian troops courageously landed on Juno Beach. Similarly, Bishop Rock Lighthouse stood tall amidst gales, guiding ships to safe landings even in treacherous conditions. Landing holds deep historical significance too; it symbolizes hope for new beginnings. The Mayflower passengers' arrival at Plymouth in 1620 marked the birth of a nation built upon dreams and aspirations. And who can forget that iconic painting capturing "The First Thanksgiving" where gratitude filled hearts after their arduous journey? Yet landing isn't limited to Earth alone; it extends beyond our planet's boundaries into space exploration. Astronauts like those from Apollo 17 left footprints on lunar soil, forever marking humanity's first steps towards understanding celestial mysteries. Buzz Aldrin standing proudly on the moon with Neil Armstrong reflected in his visor remains an awe-inspiring image etched into our minds. Even today, we continue pushing boundaries with technological marvels like NASA's Curiosity rover exploring Mars' surface – each landing expanding our knowledge and igniting curiosity within us all. Whether it be through aviation or space travel, landing signifies triumph over adversity and embarking upon new frontiers. It represents mankind's relentless pursuit of discovery and reminds us that no matter how far we venture or what challenges lie ahead, there will always be moments worth celebrating when we touch down on uncharted territories – both on Earth and beyond.