In honor of Earth Day, I've compiled some spectacular images capturing the splendors present on our planet. If only I could take pictures like this.... Which probably explains why I don't work for National Geographic. Enjoy!
Reef-ringed Bora-Bora
Sand dunes, Rub al Khali
Dallol Volcano, Ethiopia
Aurora Borealis, Snow
Bird Feathers
Matanuska Glacier, Alaska
Dendrite Snowflake
Pictoee Pansies
Ochre Sea Star Pair
Purple sea urchin
all images from www.nationalgeographic.com