Despite their love of gardening, my friends are black thumbs and somehow every succulent dies within a week.

A black scoter floated quietly among the kelp beds as fishermen prepared their boats.

Despite their black looks, she greeted them with a warm smile.

She added black-currants to the tart dough to give it a tangy and slightly sweet flavor.

The black-haired pianist captivated the audience with a delicate, heartfelt performance.

When they moved west of the black stump, they felt like they were leaving civilisation behind.

An All Black smiled for photos with the children after the clinic.

While photographing butterflies in the reserve, I was thrilled to see a black prince rest briefly on a low branch, its subtle patterns catching the light.

The antique dealer claimed the black princes in his collection were older than anyone expected.

During our hike, we were thrilled to spot a black stork perched on a mossy riverbank, its glossy feathers shimmering in the morning light.