Category: NATURE/SPACE

August 4, 2012 at 6:35 pm

Picture of the Day: An Olympic Full Moon

Picture of the Day: An Olympic Full Moon

AN OLYMPIC FULL MOON Photograph by REUTERS/Luke MacGrego (via Reuters Olympics on Facebook) On August 3rd, 2012 a full moon graced the London skies. Reuters photographer Luke MacGregor took this incredible shot of the moon rising through the Olympic Rings hanging beneath the Tower Bridge. This was one of eight captures…

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August 2, 2012 at 5:30 pm

Picture of the Day: Refractions in Space

Picture of the Day: Refractions in Space

REFRACTIONS IN SPACE Photograph by AndrĂ© Kuipers on Flickr In this amazing shot we see an air bubble, inside a drop of water, suspended in space. Pretty much any photo shot in ‘zero gravity’ is cool by default, but when you incorporate a refraction (where an image reverses as it passes…

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August 1, 2012 at 9:22 am

12 Amazing Pictures of Lava Tubes Around the World

12 Amazing Pictures of Lava Tubes Around the World

Lava tubes are natural conduits through which lava travels beneath the surface of a lava flow. Typically they are expelled by a volcano during an eruption and can be actively draining lava from a source; or they can be extinct, meaning the lava flow has ceased and the rock has cooled and left a…

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July 30, 2012 at 8:42 am

Beautiful Land Art by Sylvain Meyer

Beautiful Land Art by Sylvain Meyer

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…

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July 29, 2012 at 9:40 am

Reflective Beauty at the World’s Largest Salt Flat [10 pics]

Reflective Beauty at the World's Largest Salt Flat [10 pics]

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…

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July 28, 2012 at 5:55 pm

Picture of the Day: Lone Sailboat at Sea in Germany

Picture of the Day: Lone Sailboat at Sea in Germany

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…

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July 24, 2012 at 6:42 pm

Picture of the Day: The Lion’s Mane Jellyfish

Picture of the Day: The Lion's Mane Jellyfish

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…

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July 23, 2012 at 2:40 pm

Bruce Munro’s Light Installations at Longwood Gardens

Bruce Munro's Light Installations at Longwood Gardens

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.…

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July 23, 2012 at 9:41 am

12 Amazing Animal Bridges Around the World

12 Amazing Animal Bridges Around the World

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…

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July 22, 2012 at 8:48 pm

Picture of the Day: Clouds Rolling Over Rio

picture of clouds or heavy fog rolling past the feet of christ the redeemer statue in rio de janeiro brazil

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…

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