Ventral View Collection

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) juvenile in flight, Norway, November

Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), under ice, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, northern Baffin Island, Canada, Arctic

Female Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) in flight. Returning to its nest. Pousada Currupira d Araras, south west Brazil

Nudibranch (Janolus cristatus) Vela Luka, Korcula Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris), San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve (Socorro Islands), Pacific Ocean, Western Mexico. Vulnerable species

Yellow bellied toad (Bombina variegata) showing underside, Kirchheimbolanden, Germany. Meetyourneighbours.net project

A shiver of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Crested newt (Triturus carnifex) Gelderland, The Netherlands, April. Winner of the Amphibians category of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (WPOY) Competition 2015

Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) experiencing freedom after release from captivity, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Smalltooth sand tiger shark (Odontaspis ferox), view from below. El Hierro. Canary Islands

Short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) showing underside whilst vertical underwater, South Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic, October

Indian Cobra or Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja), Karnataka, India

Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus), flying, India

Yellow Guinea pig standing up and squeaking, against white background

Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis) in flight, Oman, November

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) hunting / hovering, Somerset, UK, trained bird
Barn Owl (Tyto alba) hunting/hovering, Somerset, UK, trained bird

Caribbean flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) flock flying in formation, Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, January. Bookplate

Oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) accompanied by three Black jacks (Caranx lugubris) silhouetted, Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Japanese dwarf flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) male sitting in tree, portrait. Hokkaido, Japan. March

Ventral view of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon), male and female, in flight. The Netherlands. July

Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on flower. The Netherlands. July

Japanese dwarf flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) gliding through forest canopy during light snowfall. Hokkaido, Japan. February

Bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo) hunting amongst fish in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view from below

Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) hunting in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view towards sky. Florida Keys, Florida, USA

A vibrant Caribbean coral reef with two Reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) and Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Scopolis shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) in flight. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) in flight, Galapagos, Ecuador. Vulnerable species

Crown daisy (Glebionis coronarium) flowers against sky, low angle view. Cyprus. April

Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its awingsa (in fact enlarged pectoral
Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its wings (in fact enlarged pectoral fins) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia, Java Sea

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), mother and calf swimming just below surface in front of the West Maui Mountains. South of Lahaina, West Maui, Hawaii

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) swimming back to the surface, Galapagos. Pacific ocean

Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult turning in the air as it begins to plunge dive. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, July

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) in flight over Midway Atoll. Midway

Great Blue shark (Prionace glauca) viewed from just below the surface, Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) in flight in front of building, Madeira Portugal August

Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) in pool on upstream spawning migration, silhouetted against sky. Quebec, Canada, August

RF- Looking up under the gills of toadstools of Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida), Cornwall, UK

Manta ray (Manta birostris), San Benedicto, Revillagigedo (Socorro) Islands, Mexico, East Pacific Ocean

African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer). Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. June

Water vole (Arvicola amphibius) standing on hind legs sniffing blackberry, Kent, UK, September

RF - Young lionfish (Pterois volitans) swimming near surface hunting silversides, at dusk. Beacon Rock, Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) from underneath swimming through the surface, Mayotte Island, Comores, Indian Ocean

RF- Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) swimming in a spiral movement, Sandy Ridge, Little Bahama Bank. Bahamas

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) ventral view, Philippines, Pacific Ocean. Critically endangered

Mashpi glassfrog (Hyalinobatrachium mashpi) underside, internal organs visible. Captive, occurs in Ecuador

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Manabi, Ecuador, Pacific Ocean

Three Blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) silhouetted just below the ocean surface, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming with a Twinspot snapper (Lutjanus bohar), Okinawa, Japan, Pacific Ocean

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"Capturing the Beauty from Below: A Glimpse into the Ventral View" Majestic and Graceful: Witness a juvenile Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in flight, showcasing its stunning ventral view against the Norwegian skies in November. Nature's Intricate Relationships: Discover a Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) adorned with a parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), offering an intriguing ventral perspective on this unique interaction. Vibrant Colors of the Sea: Dive into the Adriatic waters near Vela Luka, Korcula Island, Croatia to admire the exquisite ventral display of a Nudibranch (Janolus cristatus). The Empress of Skies: Behold the awe-inspiring sight of a female Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) soaring through the air, revealing her magnificent ventral plumage. Gentle Giants Beneath Waves: Explore beneath San Benedicto Island in Revillagigedo Archipelago to witness the breathtaking ventral view of a Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris), gliding effortlessly through azure waters. Unveiling Hidden Patterns: Observe closely as a Yellow bellied toad (Bombina variegata) reveals its intricate underside patterns while perched in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany. Life's Fertility Dance: Experience nature's miracle as a female limpet (Lottia emydia) releases countless eggs into Hokkaido's waters, displaying an enchanting stream from her ventral side. Guardians of Our Oceans' Fragile Beauty: Marvel at an endangered Hawksbill turtle's (Eretmochelys imbricata) vulnerable yet captivating ventral view amidst Philippine Pacific Ocean waves. From Depths Unknown.