Bing wallpaper for mobile

Hottest Latest
Hemakuta Hill, Hampi
Hemakuta Hill, Hampi
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, India. The group of monuments - ancient temples, majestic palaces and intricate ruins - are left from the once-capital city of the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled this area from the 14th to the 16th centuries CE. During the reign of King Krishnadevaraya, from 1509 to 1529, the city underwent significant expansion and was filled with art and architecture, attracting visitors and traders from all over the world. However, Hampi lost its Midas touch in 1565 when it faced defeat in the Battle of Talikota.Desktop Version
As curious about you as you are about them
As curious about you as you are about them
Desktop Version
The festival of joy and happiness
The festival of joy and happiness
Desktop Version
The lord of all beginnings
The lord of all beginnings
Desktop Version
What’s your favorite colour?
What’s your favorite colour?
Desktop Version
Walking a rocky rainbow
Walking a rocky rainbow
Desktop Version
Nature’s art installation
Nature’s art installation
Desktop Version
The buffet is open
The buffet is open
Desktop Version
A church atop a hill
A church atop a hill
Desktop Version
Like sands through the hourglass
Like sands through the hourglass
Desktop Version
Singing the blues
Singing the blues
Desktop Version
International Day of Forests
International Day of Forests
Today we"re branching out and rooting for woodlands to celebrate the International Day of Forests! Established by the UN 11 years ago today, this day draws attention to the need to preserve and appreciate these essential ecosystems. Covering over 30% of the land on Earth, woodlands around the world contain an incredible variety of trees; there are thought to be over 60,000 species in total. Forests play a crucial role in supplying essential resources like food, water and medicines. Featured here is the Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest in Uganda, which is home to 160 species of trees and 100 species of ferns, as well as an extraordinary 50% of the world"s mountain gorilla population. The forest has thickets of bamboo growing between the trees, making access on foot difficult, giving this Impenetrable Forest its name.Desktop Version
What are these ancient animals?
What are these ancient animals?
Desktop Version
Desert daggers?
Desert daggers?
Desktop Version
Shark Fin Cove, California, USA
Shark Fin Cove, California, USA
Shark Fin Cove, also known as Shark Tooth Beach, is nestled in a cove in the tiny town of Davenport on California"s Central Coast. The cove is a coastal gem known for its stunning sea stack - a vertical rock formation that resembles a shark"s fin. The fin used to be connected to the mudstone cliff that surrounds the beach. Over time, the relentless crashing waves and strong winds slowly eroded the rock formation. Shark Fin Cove is visible from Highway 1, where travellers can stop and look at the expansive Pacific Ocean views.Desktop Version
A painters palette of natures hues
A painters palette of natures hues
Desktop Version
A chocolate lovers favorite fruit
A chocolate lovers favorite fruit
Desktop Version
Widespread and long-eared
Widespread and long-eared
Desktop Version
Italica, an old Roman city in Santiponce, Andalusia, Spain
Italica, an old Roman city in Santiponce, Andalusia, Spain
It was the year 206 BCE. In the wake of the Battle of Ilipa, Roman general and statesman, Publius Cornelius Scipio, built a settlement for the veterans who helped defeat the Carthaginians. Located on the right bank of the Guadalquivir River, it was named Italica, after the Italian origin of its inhabitants. The city was the first Roman settlement on the Iberian Peninsula and played a significant role in the Romanisation of the region, then known as Hispania—today Spain. Italica flourished in the centuries following its founding, especially during the rule of Emperors Trajan and Hadrian, who were born there.Desktop Version
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA
Amid the arid expanse of the Mojave Desert in Nevada, US, lies the natural grandeur of the Valley of Fire State Park. This park, which stretches across 186 square kilometres, is named after the fiery red Aztec Sandstone, an Early Jurassic geological formation made up of ancient sand dunes. The park"s highlight, Fire Wave, is a geological marvel that appears like a frozen wave with its red, pink and white stripes.Desktop Version
The picturesque Mughal architecture
The picturesque Mughal architecture
Desktop Version
Our forgotten forests
Our forgotten forests
Desktop Version
Nazca boobies, Wolf Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Nazca boobies, Wolf Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Ever dreamt of a wildlife utopia straight out of an adventure novel? The Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific await your journey. With landscapes that span from sunbaked terrain to lush rainforests, these islands are akin to nature"s own laboratory. Tread softly on Wolf Island, and you"ll find the Nazca booby—a feathered bird endemic to this region. Despite their comical moniker derived from "bobo," Spanish for "fool," due to their land-bound awkwardness, these birds are graceful in flight and a marvel to behold. The Galápagos, much like India"s very own Andaman and Nicobar Islands, boasts a unique tapestry of biodiversity. Step into this arena of natural wonders where the Nazca booby thrives amidst the cliffs and seas. So, dare to answer the call of the wild?Desktop Version
Brown-throated three-toed sloth
Brown-throated three-toed sloth
Costa Rica"s lush forests are habitats for two sloth species: Hoffmann"s two-toed sloth and the star of today"s homepage, the brown-throated three-toed sloth. Despite being larger than many tree-dwelling mammals, three-toed sloths have adapted by reducing their muscle mass and size to thrive on treetops. Their large stomachs have four chambers, which can make up to 30% of their body weight when full. These shaggy critters are so sedentary that algae grow on their coats. This symbiotic relationship provides them with a greenish hue, offering effective camouflage within the rainforest canopy. In 2021, these slow-moving creatures were declared national symbols in Costa Rica. Then-President Carlos Alvarado signed the initiative into law in 2021 to emphasise the sloths" importance in the country"s ecosystem.Desktop Version
Ring of Brodgar, Orkney, Scotland
Ring of Brodgar, Orkney, Scotland
At the heart of the Orkney Islands, an archipelago in northern Scotland, lies an ancient riddle: the Ring of Brodgar. Dating back to sometime between 2500 and 2000 BCE, this Neolithic henge—a type of ancient circular earthwork—and stone circle measure about 103 metres across. Lying on a narrow strip of land between two lochs, the site initially comprised 60 stones, although today only 36 remain. The exact purpose of the structure is still unknown; in 2008, an excavation project called the Ring of Brodgar Excavation was undertaken to try to learn more about the site, but the project has not yet reached any conclusive results. In 1999, the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, which includes the Ring of Brodgar, was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you are planning a trip to Scotland, consider walking amid the echoes of history at the Ring of Brodgar while the crisp Scottish air embraces you.Desktop Version