European Parks—Rivers, Lakes, and Shores Photos -- National Geographic

Aphrodite’s Rock, Cyprus
Photograph by Peter Lilja, Wild Wonders of Europe
When dozens of photographers set out to document Europe’s wild places for the Wild Wonders of Europe project, they returned with stunning photos that capture its ecological diversity and natural beauty. In this gallery, see the rivers, lakes, and shores that help sustain the continent.
Pictured here: Aphrodite’s Rock (Petra tou Romiou), Pissouri, Cyprus
Waterfalls, Croatia
Photograph by Maurizio Biancarelli, Wild Wonders of Europe
Waterfalls near Gradinsko Lake, Upper Lakes, Plitvice National Park, Croatia
Polar Bear, Norway
Photograph by Mireille de la Lez, Wild Wonder of Europe
Polar bear, Svalbard, Norway
Dalmatian Pelicans, Greece
Photograph by Jari Peltomaki, Wild Wonders of Europe
Dalmatian pelicans, Lake Kerkíni, Greece
Kitkajoki River, Finland
Photograph by Staffan Widstrand, Wild Wonders of Europe
Kitkajoki River, Oulanka National Park, Finland
Saltstraumen Whirlpool, Norway
Photograph by Magnus Lundgren, Wild Wonders of Europe
Saltstraumen whirlpool, Bodø, Norway
Oulanka National Park, Finland
Photograph by Sven Zacek, Wild Wonders of Europe
Oulanka National Park, Finland
Langanes Peninsula, Iceland
Photograph by Orsolya Haarberg, Wild Wonders of Europe
Northern gannet colony, Langanes Peninsula, Iceland
Tara River, Montenegro
Photograph by Milan Radisics, Wild Wonders of Europe
Tara River, Durmitor National Park, Montenegro
Northern Gannets, Iceland
Photograph by Orsolya Haarberg, Wild Wonders of Europe
Northern gannets, Langanes Peninsula, Iceland
Proscansko Lake, Croatia
Photograph by Maurizio Biancarelli, Wild Wonders of Europe
Proscansko Lake, Plitvice National Park, Croatia
Gradinsko Lake, Croatia
Photograph by Maurizio Biancarelli, Wild Wonders of Europe
Gradinsko Lake, Upper Lakes, Plitvice National Park, Croatia
Crna Rijeka, Croatia
Photograph by Maurizio Biancarelli, Wild Wonders of Europe
Crna Rijeka (Black River), Plitvice National Park, Croatia
Walruses, Norway
Photograph by Mireille de la Lez, Wild Wonders of Europe
Walruses, Svalbard, Norway
Lovund Island, Norway
Photograph by Staffan Widstrand, Wild Wonders of Europe
Lovund Island, Lurøy, Norway