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The image shows a cicada killer, a brown and black insect, sitting on top of a rock. Its wings are spread out, revealing its yellow and black stripes. Its antennae are long and thin, and its legs are short and spindly. Its body is segmented and its wings are folded against its body.

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The image shows a muskrat swimming in the water with its head above the surface, its brown fur glistening in the sunlight.
The image shows a small plant growing out of the side of a mountain, surrounded by rocks and other plants. The sky is visible in the background, creating a beautiful contrast between the green of the plant and the blue of the sky.
The image shows a person's finger on the left side of the frame, with a green leaf in the center and a few green caterpillars on the leaf. In the background, there are a few more leaves visible.
The image shows a brown cockchafer perched atop a tree stump surrounded by soil and small plants.
The image shows a toucan perched atop a tree branch with lush green leaves and a bright blue sky in the background.
The image shows a close up of a rock covered in green liverwort, a type of moss. The background is slightly blurred, giving the focus to the vibrant green color of the moss.
The image shows an osprey perched atop a wooden pole, with a bird in the air to its right and a clear blue sky in the background.
The image shows a close up of a tree branch with green leaves and yellow flowers, set against a blurred background.
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