MacGillivray’s Warbler Nest – Photograph by SHARON BEALS Sharon Beals is an incredible photographer and artist. A self-proclaimed ‘urban naturalist’ that was raised in Seattle and now calls Hunters Point Shipyard in San Francisco, home. Sharon uses photography as an art form, and as a way to chronicle what moves her heart and concerns…
‘CRYSTAL’ ICE CAVE IN SKAFTAFELL, ICELAND Photograph via Örvar Atli Þorgeirsson Photographer’s Description: Some of the magic beauty of glacier ice lies under its outer surface. One either needs to strip the surface layer or go underneath it to see its real beauty. The centuries old ice coming down the slopes of…
Since 2001, the International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest (IAPLC) has been the largest planted aquarium design competition in the world. Hobbyists from all over the globe enter their aquariums in hopes of winning the grand prize of 1 million Yen (approx. $12K USD). However, more important than the monetary reward is the global ranking…
MOUNT RORAIMA: 2 BILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING Photograph via Zadan.nl Mount Roraima is the highest of the Pakaraima chain of tepui plateau in South America. First described by the English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh in 1596, its 31 km2 summit area is defended by 400-metre-tall cliffs on all sides. The mountain…
THE SKY WALKER Photograph by photo61guy Photographer’s Description: Climbing partner at 17,000′ on Denali carrying his skis down to around 16,200′ where he will be able to ski down the rest of the way to base camp at 7200′. Taken on 6/11/07. via photo61guy on Flickr
Indian Fantail by Rick Schlais A recent post on Laughing Squid sent the Sifter on a mission to learn more about the National Pigeon Association and their annual NPA Grand Nationals. Not only is this sub-culture for real, but it is thriving! With over 3,721 entries representing 26 breeds of pigeon, the 2010 NPA…
HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPO Photograph by GORAZD GOLOB Awesome capture by Gorazd Golob of the gigantic hippopotamus, the third largest mammal in the world after the whale and elephant. Camera: Nikon D700 Focal Length: 700 mm Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec. Aperture: 7.1 ISO/Film: 320 via Gorazd Golob on 500px …
A PLACE TO PONDER Photograph by BORIS ISSAEV Stunning self-portrait by Boris Issaev at Horseshoe Bend in Arizona, United States. Camera: SONY DSC-W150 Focal Length: 5 mm Shutter Speed: 1/200 sec. Aperture: 8 ISO/Film: 100 via Boris Issaev on 500px
APRIL SHOWERS… Photograph by MICHAEL BREITUNG Photographer’s Description: A field of sunflowers photographed during a quite rainy and stormy period here in germany. I used focusstacking here to get a good sharpness throughout the frame. Camera: Canon EOS 40D Lens: Tokina 11-16mm Aperture: f/11 ISO/Film: 100 via Michael Breitung on 500px…
THE MIGHTY MATTERHORN Photograph by Verena Popp-Hackner, Wild Wonders of Europe The Matterhorn (German), Monte Cervino (Italian) or Mont Cervin (French), is a mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Its summit is 4,478 metres (14,692 ft) high, making it one of the highest peaks in the Alps.…
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