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Stockholm is the capital and most populous city in Sweden as well as the largest urban area in the Nordic countries.
Scandinavian flags waving on top of metal poles against blue sky.
Bird watching in Skåne, Sweden. Wooden path going to the lake.  Neutral background for the stories about climate change, sustainability, environment and exploring Nordic countries.
Coffee with a view. Morning in a cabin in the woods. North of Sweden. Background for stories about environment, sustainable living, hiking and summer adventures in the Nordic countries.
Coffee with a view. Morning in a cabin in the woods. North of Sweden. Background for stories about environment, sustainable living, hiking and summer adventures in the Nordic countries.

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the North sea near greetsielImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/north-sea-greetsiel-484018966">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
 Katwijk an zee at the dutch north sea coastImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/katwijk-zee-dutch-north-sea-coast-1403517953">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
the dutch north sea coast with the city of leidenImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/dutch-north-sea-coast-city-leiden-1403526443">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
 Katwijk an zee at the dutch north sea coastImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/katwijk-zee-dutch-north-sea-coast-1403518028">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
 Katwijk an zee at the dutch north sea coastImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/katwijk-zee-dutch-north-sea-coast-1403518043">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Helgoland in the North seaImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/helgoland-north-sea-483981622">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
at the dutch north sea coastImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/dutch-north-sea-coast-1403520872">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Helgoland in the North seaImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/helgoland-north-sea-483982921">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
the dutch north sea coast with the city of leidenImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/dutch-north-sea-coast-city-leiden-1403526554">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
 Katwijk an zee at the dutch north sea coastImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/katwijk-zee-dutch-north-sea-coast-1403517881">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
at the dutch north sea coastImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/dutch-north-sea-coast-1403520929">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Multicolored abstract of city lights -- all small, solid squares -- with reflections of river below skyscrapers at nightImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/multicolored-abstract-city-lights-small-solid-341322089">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Breaking surf almost obliterates horizon of Pacific Ocean along North Shore of OahuImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/breaking-surf-almost-obliterates-horizon-pacific-70278184">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Breaking surf on North Shore of OahuImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/breaking-surf-north-shore-oahu-70278181">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Rural road between farm fields near North Plains, Oregon, west of Portland, on a foggy morning in SeptemberImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/rural-road-farm-fields-north-plains-158355710">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Surf rushing toward North Shore of OahuImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/surf-rushing-north-shore-oahu-70042798">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Breaking surf on North Shore of OahuImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/breaking-surf-north-shore-oahu-70042795">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Fragmentary fossil of pelycosaur, a mammal-like reptile sometimes called a sail reptile or synapsid amniote, from the Permian or Triassic PeriodImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/fragmentary-fossil-pelycosaur-mammallike-reptile-sometimes-202310968">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Two feet standing by directional map in stone, east west north southImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/two-feet-standing-directional-map-stone-3409476">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
borkum in the north seaImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/borkum-north-sea-557325469">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Bark of American elm (botanical name: Ulmus americana), a hardy tree native to eastern North AmericaImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/bark-american-elm-botanical-name-ulmus-77785048">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Top of winding staircase in historic North American lighthouseImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/top-winding-staircase-historic-north-american-98477948">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Abstract of sandbars and large tide pools on the Pacific coast of Olympic Peninsula in Washington, USA, for themes of nature, repetition, serenity, the environment (one of a series)Image used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/abstract-sandbars-large-tide-pools-pacific-334603625">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Freshwater marsh reeds bending in a breeze, for wetland and other environmental themes such as flood control, wildlife habitat and biologic diversityImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/freshwater-marsh-reeds-bending-breeze-wetland-283635314">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Abstract of luminous tide pools on sandy beach at sunset along the Pacific coast of Olympic Peninsula in Washington, USA, for themes of nature, serenity, the environment (one of a series)Image used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/abstract-luminous-tide-pools-sandy-beach-334623605">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Quiet avenue of trees after a snowstorm: An aspect of winter more agreeable to many than what they often see on newscastsImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/quiet-avenue-trees-snowstorm-aspect-winter-340735646">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Coastal study in nautical preference: Rope tied to cleat on dock in foreground to secure a boat off camera, while a sailboat lies at anchor beyond, at sunrise in New England (foreground focus)Image used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/coastal-study-nautical-preference-rope-tied-340735625">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Igloo made with snow cubes isolated over a white backgroundImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/igloo-made-snow-cubes-isolated-white-41773741">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Fishing pier at Virginia Beach, USA, with departing seagullsImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/fishing-pier-virginia-beach-usa-departing-98686163">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Closeup of coral fossils on a large rock in the Florida KeysImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/closeup-coral-fossils-large-rock-florida-231257383">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Abstract of tidal pools in succession along a sandy beach on the Pacific coast of Olympic Peninsula in Washington, USA, for themes of nature, repetition, serenity, the environment (one of a series)Image used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/abstract-tidal-pools-succession-sandy-beach-334578311">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Magic hour on a fall afternoon: Hillside with tall grass and other prairie plants in swathes of light and shadow, with pattern of high clouds glowing softly in blue sky, near sunset in mid OctoberImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/magic-hour-fall-afternoon-hillside-tall-345349952">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
the small german Island of baltrumImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/small-german-island-baltrum-1427455253">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
the small german Island of baltrumImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/small-german-island-baltrum-1427455196">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Warning notice for hikers and bikers: Red and white sign marks area for fall and early-winter hunting in a state park in northern Illinois, USAImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/warning-notice-hikers-bikers-red-white-254047018">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
the Island of Baltrum in germanyImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/island-baltrum-germany-1427470940">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
on the Island of baltrumImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/island-baltrum-1427472758">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
on the Island of baltrumImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/island-baltrum-1427472905">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Haven for retired horses: Shaded paddock, enclosed by long weathered fence with iron gate, at a public equestrian center in spring, northern IllinoisImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/haven-retired-horses-shaded-paddock-enclosed-274307999">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Winter at a glance, in black and white: Recent tire tracks through snow on ramp to garageImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/winter-glance-black-white-recent-tire-95965054">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Igloo made with snow cubes isolated over a white backgroundImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/igloo-made-snow-cubes-isolated-white-41773744">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Abstract of luminous tide pools on sandy beach near sunset along the Pacific coast of Olympic Peninsula in Washington, USA, for themes of nature, serenity, the environment (one of a series)Image used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/abstract-luminous-tide-pools-sandy-beach-334628429">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Pointillist abstract of mountain conifers in Olympic National Park, with effect of falling snow, for motifs of nature and conservationImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/pointillist-abstract-mountain-conifers-olympic-national-292402403">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Autumn landscape: Prairie restoration near sunset, northern IllinoisImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/autumn-landscape-prairie-restoration-sunset-northern-148955165">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>
Urban magnetism: Row of yachts docked in Burnham Harbor by Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears professional football team, along the lakefront on a sunny spring morning in ChicagoImage used under license from Freestock.com<a href="https://www.freestock.com/free-photos/urban-magnetism-row-yachts-docked-burnham-293078993">Image used under license from Freestock.com</a>