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Off the southern coast of Finistère, the Glénan archipelago unfolds a string of islets with turquoise waters, so clear that they sometimes evoke distant lagoons. However, we are in Brittany. Shaped by winds, tides and storms, these lands of white sand and granite are home to an exceptional natural heritage.

In spring, the dunes are adorned with the delicate Glénan narcissus, a rare flower found almost exclusively in these islands. Under the summer sun, the beaches seem to be suspended between sky and sea. Seagrass beds are home to a wealth of underwater life, while terns and other seabirds enliven the horizon with their calls. The light dances on the shallow lagoons and reveals landscapes in perpetual motion.

Long a refuge for fishermen and sailors, the archipelago remains today a sanctuary of calm. Between changing light, iodized scent and the murmur of the waves, the Glénan invites you to slow down, contemplate and appreciate the fragile beauty of the Breton coast.

The Brooklyn Bridge doesn't just connect Manhattan and Brooklyn—it bridges history, engineering and a few surprising stories too. Opened in 1883 after 14 years of construction, it became the world's first steel-wire suspension bridge, forever changing the way New Yorkers crossed the East River.

The project was a true family affair. After designer John A. Roebling died and his son Washington became too ill to oversee construction, Washington's wife, Emily, learned engineering and higher mathematics to supervise the project's completion.

Not everyone trusted the new structure. In 1884, showman P.T. Barnum marched 21 elephants and 17 camels across the bridge to prove it was strong enough. Hidden vaults inside the bridge later stored wine and champagne before serving as Cold War fallout shelters, where forgotten emergency supplies were rediscovered in 2006. Today, peregrine falcons nest atop its stone towers, proving this iconic landmark still has plenty of high-flying residents. Some bridges simply never go out of style.

In Alaska, some of the world's wildest wildlife spectacles unfold far from cities and roads. At Katmai National Park, brown bears line the river, and when the salmon jump, the show begins. Created in 1918 after the dramatic 1912 Novarupta volcanic eruption, the park protects more than 16,000 square kilometres of wilderness, including active volcanoes, tundra and salmon-rich rivers.

Katmai is home to around 2,200 brown bears, one of the highest concentrations in the world. During the sockeye salmon run, as many as 40 bears can gather along the Brooks River to fish. Some catch salmon mid-air at Brooks Falls, while others dive beneath the surface in search of a meal. With so much food available, these usually solitary animals often fish side by side. Many adults weigh about 318 to 408 kilograms by late summer, and the largest males may exceed 544 kilograms before hibernation. It is no surprise that the annual Fat Bear Week has become a much-loved Katmai tradition.

As the end of summer approaches, the ancient pagoda rises amid the morning mist among the trees gradually tinged with autumn hues, vividly presenting the natural rhythm of the fading summer heat and the arrival of golden autumn, as well as the enduring charm of traditional Chinese cultural landscapes. Traditional customs during this season include releasing river lanterns, enjoying autumn scenery, and drinking herbal decoctions (such as herbal tea/heat-proof soup) to balance the body during the seasonal transition.

Today, August 23rd, is one of the twenty-four solar terms, 'End of Heat.' It also refers to the period leading up to the next 24 solar terms, 'Hakutsuyu,' when the harsh summer heat crosses the mountain passes and the signs of autumn gradually begin to appear. Today's image shows the river scenery flowing through Shizuoka Prefecture. The nature-rich riverside offers coolness even in midsummer, making it an ideal place to enjoy camping or strolling at the end of summer.

Some stories live on paper. Folklore Day celebrates those that pass through generations, sung, danced, embroidered, and reinvented. The word 'folklore' was born in England in 1846 to define the knowledge of a people, but in Brazil, it gained rhythms, colors, and voices shaped by centuries of encounters between Indigenous, African, and European peoples. Around here, Saci causes mischief, Iara enchants rivers, the Boto changes shape, and Curupira insists on misleading anyone who enters the forest. Bumba Meu Boi, frevo, maracatu, carimbó, fandango, cordel, capoeira, impromptu verses, songs, and recipes keep circulating from voice to voice, from hand to hand, and from celebration to celebration.

Carnival is one of the biggest stages for Brazilian folklore. In the picture, the samba school Acadêmicos do Salgueiro parades along the Marquês de Sapucaí in Rio de Janeiro, turning legends, popular characters, and regional traditions into monumental floats in front of millions of people. Our folklore doesn’t survive because it resists time. It survives because it dances with it.