Category: NATURE/SPACE

November 5, 2015 at 11:41 am

Picture of the Day: The Cave of Crystal Giants

Picture of the Day: The Cave of Crystal Giants

980 ft (300 m) beneath the surface of Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico is a mine filled with giant gypsum crystals.

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November 3, 2015 at 11:21 am

Picture of the Day: Landscape Inception

Picture of the Day: Landscape Inception

In this trippy digital artwork by Nick Remmel, we see a beautiful landscape photo given the ‘Inception’ treatment.

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November 2, 2015 at 2:26 pm

This Espaliered Fruit Tree Looks Two-Dimensional

This Espaliered Fruit Tree Looks Two-Dimensional

Seen here is a fascinating example of an ‘espaliered’ fruit tree in North Cave, England.

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October 30, 2015 at 11:49 am

Picture of the Day: Amazing Iceberg in Newfoundland

Picture of the Day: Amazing Iceberg in Newfoundland

Reddit user carriehunt shared this photo of an amazing iceberg spotted near Newfoundland, Canada. What a kayak ride that must have been!

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October 29, 2015 at 2:39 pm

25 of the Best Close-Ups of Insect Eyes You Will See

25 of the Best Close-Ups of Insect Eyes You Will See

An incredible gallery of macro photographs that show insect eyes in extraordinary detail and clarity.

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October 29, 2015 at 11:57 am

Picture of the Day: Stunning Opal Found in Yowah, Australia

Picture of the Day: Stunning Opal Found in Yowah, Australia

In this amazing close-up we see a beautiful opal from Yoawh, Queensland, Australia. The length of this polished opal is a mere 20 mm but its features are gorgeous. The opal is a part of the Willems Miner Collection.

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October 28, 2015 at 3:45 pm

The Breathtaking Underwater Portraits of 27MM

The Breathtaking Underwater Portraits of 27MM

An exclusive interview with photographer 27MM to learn more about his craft and what drives him.

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October 27, 2015 at 11:18 am

10 Highlights from the 2015 National Geographic Photo Contest

10 Highlights from the 2015 National Geographic Photo Contest

The annual National Geographic Photo Contest is well under way. Every year photographers from around the globe share photographs that transport us to another place, connect with us emotionally, or stir us to action.

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October 26, 2015 at 6:39 pm

Picture of the Day: Finding Your Desktop Background In Real Life

Picture of the Day: Finding Your Desktop Background In Real Life

Reddit user AdventurousHuman had this image as his desktop background for the last year and last month he found the actual location.

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October 21, 2015 at 11:47 am

Picture of the Day: Japanese Maple at the Portland Japanese Garden

Picture of the Day: Japanese Maple at the Portland Japanese Garden

Seen here is the famous Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) at the Portland Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon.

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