Photo of the day

Boghaya, India: One of India's few Buddhists in the religion's birthplace of Northern India. Buddhism was frequently attacked by other faiths there over the centuries. This image is from Bones of Buddha.

Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan: A PJ hoists down from a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter at dusk. This image is from Inside Combat Rescue.

Lindisfarne, Holy Island, United Kingdom: The ruins of the priory in Lindisfarne. This image is from Dragon Wars: Fire and Fury.

Seville, Spain: Praying mantis (Mantis religiosa). This image is from Ultimate Animal Countdown..

Mombo, Okavango Delta, Botswana: A leopard that killed a black back jackal during the night. This image is from Living with Big Cats.

Durham, United Kingdom: Looking down the aisle towards the alter in Durham Cathedral. This image is from Dragon Wars: Fire and Fury.

Kruger National Park, South Africa: African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus). This image is from Ultimate Animal Countdown.

London, United Kingdom: Ape actor, Peter Elliott in an ape suit. This image is from Ape Man.

Overall leader and five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Bourd-d'Oisans and Le Grand Bornand, French Alps, Thursday, July 22, 2004. This image is from Vicious Cycle: The Rise and Fall of Lance Armstrong.