The most beautiful nature photos of April
Fireflies in spring night, cherry blossom river and mountain sunrise are three of the impressive April photos on National Geographic.
The harsh weather and heat of the Israeli desert caused the gecko to dry out while still retaining its shape. "When I looked into its eyes, I felt like it was alive. Its eyes kept looking into mine no matter which direction I looked," said photographer Yair Dvir.
Firefly flight on a spring night on Siargao Island, Philippines, captured by photographer Janos Leo Gorgolon Andanar.
Two mountain goats exchange horns on the slopes of the Julian Alps, Slovenia, early in the morning. "The real scene is even more amazing," said photographer Ales K.
A thunderstorm moves along the horizon over the Chisos Mountains. Photographer Louis Shackleton captured this scene from a distance while camping in Big Bend National Park, USA. He focused on the flashes of light during the storm, only later when reviewing the photo did he notice the stars in the frame.
Cherry blossom petals fall into the river, creating pink streams. The flowers bloom in Japan around the end of March every year, creating a spectacular sight. However, this scene only lasts for a short time.
The sun rises behind Kirkjufell, arguably Iceland's most famous mountain. Kirkjufell is about 460 m high.
Huge waves on Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes of North America, captured by photographer Trevor Pottelberg. This is a cluster of five large lakes in the border area between the US and Canada.
Two curious Steller sea lions look at the camera while playing with divers in the waters off Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. They are carnivorous mammals that can weigh up to 1.2 tonnes. Steller sea lions migrate here in the winter to feed on herring.
Cedar waxwings enjoy berries on a tree branch in Minnesota, USA. The birds travel in flocks and pass the berries back and forth between each other before eating.
The famous maple tree in the Japanese garden in Portland, Oregon, USA, in the sunlight. "This iconic maple tree seems to be on every photographer's bucket list, including mine. It's just a breathtaking example of Mother Nature's splendor," shared photographer Holly Fischer.
