Majestic marvels of nature

Majestic marvels of nature

Stunning photographs capture the dramatic landscapes and beautiful animals of Northern Europe

 This stunning shot of a Great Grey Owl looking straight down the barrel of the lens was taken in Finland. The animals distinct yellow eyes are wide open as it comes into land on the snowy surface

From stunning mountain ranges to vast boreal forests and freeze-thaw tundras to glacial ice worlds, Northern Europe is one of the most spectacular places on earth.
British photographer Danny Green's first book 'The Long Journey North' explores these varied and heart-stoppingly beautiful landscapes - along with the creatures that call them home.
This visual exploration of the Arctic and Subarctic regions of Northern Europe has been a labour of love for Danny for the past eight years.

Snow-encrusted trees in the Taiga Forest in Finland look like something from another world, further evidence that Northern Europe in wintertime is one of the most spectacular places on earth

In this photograph Danny Green has captured the poignant bond between a Whooper swan and her gaggle of furry cygnets as the swim in Iceland's chilly waters

Kittiwakes in Norway chirp to one another as they perch on a windowsill, while other members of the group rest up on a nearby wooden ledge

A furry Muskox, rests up on an isolated patch of rough ground in Norway. Fortunately the photographer was using a long lens to take this one as the animal looks as if it could charge at any moment