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During night pufferfish rest on coral and in nooks. This particular fellow sleeps on an exposed bit of coral on the sandy ground of the Red Sea. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

After the first lockdown it became clear that face mask and other PPE will litter the world from now on. This mask was entangled in a bush in the Natura 2000 area on the border between Belgium and Ger... © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Three different succulents hang in hand-thrown pots in a greenhouse. A grey background with a diagonal shade and the subtle shades of green of the plants give the image a simple and real feel. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A wide pool remained on the rocky shore after the tide pulled out the ocean. The low sun creates silhouettes of the remaining rocks and turns the pool in a mirror. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Two turnstones are foraging the boulders on a rocky shore in search for food left behind by the tide.One is standing still, whereas the other is on the move focusing on something behind a particularly... © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A man and a woman taking pictures of the setting sun behind a mountain top. The sun silhouettes their bodies. The wind plays in the man's hair and brings in a rain cloud. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Fulmar Soaring in Front of Cliff Face © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Waves Crashing Onto Rocks © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Cliff Faces With Beach in Foreground © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Layers of Waves Rolling Onto Beach © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Spiny starfish (Marthasterias glacialis) are common around the Cornish coastline and move quickly along the sea floor to feed on molluscs, crustaceans and other starfish. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Neon Green Sea Anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) on a rock © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Tentacle-like tube legs feel their way along the sea floor to move the spiny starfish around. The spines on the arms give this starfish its name. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

The white arms of a spiny starfish wrapping around the base of a sea weed. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Hidden behind a flap of sea weed a spiny starfish wraps its arms around the stalk of a sea weed. The spikes on its body give the spiny starfish its name. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Scorpion fish live mostly on the bottom of the sea. They are known to be patient, blending into the surroundings they sit and wait for their prey. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

The white arms of a spiny starfish wrapping around the base of a sea weed. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

The white arms of a spiny starfish wrapping around the base of a sea weed. One piece of sea weed covers half of the frame. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Tentacle-like tube legs feel their way along the sea floor to move the spiny starfish around. The spines on the arms give this starfish its name. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

The often missed basil flowers appear only at the end of the plant's life cycle. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Two young cygnets follow their parent out from behind a sheltered spot onto the wide lake. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

In the autumn heather flowers provide nectar to wild pollinators like this bee. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A path leading through Belgium's Natura 2000 nature protection area. A place where nature can grow and thrive wild. Sometimes growing over the paths. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Hydrangeas are common in British gardens. Different species bloom at different times of the year and their flowers vary. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Hydrangeas are common in British gardens. Different species bloom at different times of the year and their flowers vary. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Hydrangeas are common in British gardens. The color of their flower show the acidity of the soil they grow in. This blue mophead grew in an acid soil where aluminium was able to be absorbed. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Hydrangeas are common in British gardens. The color of their flower show the acidity of the soil they grow in. This blue mophead grew in an acid soil where aluminium was able to be absorbed. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Sea swimming is a common practice in Cornwall. Groups of people meet and swim out around headlands. On a grey and gloomy day it can seem they are swimming in a vast ocean with no land visible. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

In a greenhouse these three different succulents hang in their own white hand-thrown pots. A soft light creates diagonal shadows on a grey background. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

After the first lockdown it became clear that face mask and other PPE will litter the world from now on. This mask was entangled in a bush in the Natura 2000 area on the border between Belgium and Ger... © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A closed honeysuckle flower head on a clean black background. The side-light low angle gives it a soft feel. This wildflower is a common plant blooming with its intense smell during the British summer... © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A street leading the viewer up a hill out towards the light. The natural environment creates a tunnel feel. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A closed honeysuckle flower head. This wildflower is a common plant blooming with its intense smell during the British summer. Pollinators, birds and mice all benefit from it. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Hydrangeas are common in British gardens. Different species bloom at different times of the year and their flowers vary. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

The waves are crashing on the shore line but the tide does not reach this rock pool. It lies undisturbed by the strength of the ocean with a few rocks sticking out of the water. The low sun produces r... © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

In front of a white wall hang two golden metal jars on long ladle like handles. The different light sources project shadows in multiple directions, © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Grand mountain ridges fall into the ocean. The volcanic activity on Tenerife has produced spiky and ragged peaks along the ridge. Low tide reveals small rock pools and a vast rocky and ragged world. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A cut-out of an agave flower stalk, with its orange and red color, at a slight diagonal. In the background a grand mountain wall stretches over the whole image © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A dead tree branch bends along the line of mountain ranges. The incoming fog shades the mountains in different shades of grey. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A mountain ridge covered in lush flora is illuminated by the setting sun. Clouds are building over the ocean and frame the picture. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A silhouetted mountain top, looking similar to a table top. The sun is covered by a fluffy grey cloud and silhouettes the mountain. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

The rain clouds rolling over the mountains produce patches of shadows, meandering over the mountain slope. A secluded white house catches some rays of sunlight. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

The Teno valley's topography with its different hill peaks houses this small village. The setting sun shining past the mountain produced different shades of sunrays, illuminating the village and the l... © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

The clouds hanging in the mountains of the Anaga nature reserve. One remote house sits along the mountain slope. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

The volcano Teide rises in the background of the shrubby flora of the Teide National Park. One dried Ecchium plant sticks out of the dark volcanic, mountainous landscape © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A map showing the different hiking trails through Teide National Park. It sits in front of a rolling hill with a path leading people up its slope. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A windy path leads walkers and tourists up a rolling hill in Teide National Park. A sign points people in the right direction. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

The different topography caused by volcanic eruptions. In the foreground the ragged remains built towers, which are difficult to walk on, where as in the background is Teide's smoother slope. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Two Muscari Flowering on Bed of Green Leaves © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Young, yellow mizuna flower coming in from the right side on black background © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

The calmness left behind when the tide pulls out with the roaring ocean in the background. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Young, yellow mizuna flower with natural light on a black background. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Two eider ducks sitting and resting on a seaweed covered rock which was revealed by the outgoing tide. The female looks straight at the camera, while the male looks out to sea. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Two eider ducks sitting on seaweed covered rocks which were revealed by the outgoing tide. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A greenhouse build from up-cycled material to grow tomatoes and shelter from the weather. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

Freshly picked pink and purple sweet pea flowers are placed on the living room table in front of a wall made out of glass bottle bottoms. The stacked wood and fireplace round up the cozy cabin feeling... © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A view through the window onto the roof of a workshop. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

A kitchen that is used for other purposes as well as cooking. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen

The window in this wooden house hides an artist studio behind its drawn curtain. The avocado seedlings might suggest a plant and nature lover. © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen