Swiss artist Sylvain Meyer creates incredible works of temporary land art using only found materials in nature. From fallen bark, to acorns, leaves and decaying wood, Meyer immortalizes his work though photography. Sylvain creates both patterns and creatures in his artwork, even delving into anamorphic art using Ying & Yang symbols. The ‘canvas’ for…
At 10,582 square kilometers (4,086 sq mi), the Salar de Uyuni (or Salar de Tunupa) is the largest salt flat in the world. It is located in the Potosi and Oruro departments in southwest Bolivia, near the crest of the Andes, and is elevated 3,656 meters (11,995 ft) above the mean sea level. The…
LONE SAILBOAT AT SEA IN GERMANY Photograph by Patrick Lienin for National Geographic In this incredible photograph by Patrick Lienin, we see a lone sailbaot at sea as a rainstorm looms in the distance. The photograph was submitted to the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest and later featured as a Nat…
THE LION’S MANE JELLFISH Photograph by Alexander Semenov on Flickr We’ve already featured the astonishing undersea photography of Alexander Semenov before, and his active Flickr page is a constant source of undersea awe. In this photograph we see a popular subject of Alexander’s photographs, Cyanea capilata, commonly known as the Lion’s…
Located in Kennet Square, Pennsylvania, Longwood Gardens consists of over 1,077 acres of horticultural heaven with 20 indoor and 20 outdoor gardens for visitors to explore. Featuring a 20,000 sq ft conservatory with over 5,500 types of plants, and extensive outdoor gardens and fountains; the Longwood is a great place to experience nature’s beauty.…
Animals bridges, which may also be known as ecoducts or wildlife crossings, are structures that allow animals to safely cross human-made barriers like highways. A wildlife crossing is the broadest term and can include: underpass tunnels, viaducts, overpasses and bridges, amphibian tunnels, fish ladders, culvets and green roofs. [Source] Wildlife crossings are a practice…
CLOUDS ROLLING OVER RIO Photograph via gguerind on Reddit In this dramatic photograph, we see clouds rolling past the base of the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I was unable to find more information on this photograph and a reverse image search on TinEye and Google…
MAN VS NATURE: FIREWORKS EDITION Photograph by Little Fish Photography on Facebook In this perfectly timed photograph by Poughkeepsie-based company, Little Fish Photography, we see fireworks during this year’s Fourth of July celebrations captured at the exact moment a lightning bolt strikes from the skies above. The photograph was captured from…
HOTTEST. KISS. EVER. Photograph by Dallas Nagata on Google+ This kiss is hot in every respect. The dip, the lava, the rain. This amazing shot shows photographer Dallas Nagata and her husband Ed White embracing in front of lava (she had her friend press the shutter and another friend holding the…
MINIATURE DEWDROP TREE Photograph via luna on Pixdaus In this stunning macro photograph we see dewdrops gathering on what appears to be a flower pistil. The dewdrops have formed the shape of a miniature tree and it’s all very beautiful. I came across the image on Pixdaus so I’m unsure if…