In my journey as a geophysicist, I've ventured into the world's hidden gems: from the enigmatic depths of Siberia's Lake Baikal and the vibrant underwater tapestry of Australia's Great Barrier Reef to the vast expanses of the Gobi in Mongolia and the timeless Sahara in Egypt. I've witnessed the unique ecosystem of Botswana's Okavango Delta and treaded the rifts of Ethiopia's Afar Triangle. I took my Canon SLRs whenever possible, capturing these wonders to share with those who share a similar passion for our planet's beauty.