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9 Magical Pictures Of Hummingbirds’ Wings Shining Like Rainbows
Christian Spence captured the sun illuminating a black Jacobin hummingbird It created is a prism effect which makes it look as though the creature’s body is as colorful as a rainbow “There is no special technique, just diffraction of light through the wings of this special hummingbird” In 2011, Spencer captured the bird’s movements for a film called The Dance of Time. Since then, it has received 10 international awards as well as three best film honors. But there were more rainbow hummingbirds to come. A few years later, Spencer revisited the subject. “I decided to try and photograph the same phenomenon with my camera,” he told My…
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Dramatic Photo Captures Rare Sight of 65-Foot-Tall Lava Dome in Hawaii
The unprecedented Mauna Ulu eruption of Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii led to some spectacular imagery a few decades back. Not only was it the longest eruption on record at the time, it was also easily accessible for the public to view. This combination of factors resulted in some amazing photography. The Mauna Ulu eruption began in 1969 and flowed fairly consistently until 1974, lasting a total of 1,774 days (just shy of five years). It was the longest-lasting and most voluminous eruption in 2,200 years, according to the U.S. Geological Society. The volcano spewed some 350 million cubic meters (approx. 458 million cubic yards) of lava—that’s enough molten rock to fill a colossal 140,000 Olympic-size swimming…
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Photographer Captures The Fairytale-Like Horses Who Roam Iceland’s Epic Landscape
Photographer Drew Doggett is known for traveling the world, capturing extraordinary landscapes, people, and cultures. One of his most enchanting series to date, titled In the Realm of Legends, captures the one-of-a-kind beauty of Icelandic horses, who majestically roam the surrounding territory. Though many opt to capture the stunning landscapes that Iceland has to offer, Doggett takes it one step further by also embracing its unique equestrian population to create a union of myth and fantasy that’s almost too good to be true. . . . . . . . . . . Source: People’s Weather
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Kintsugi: The Centuries-Old Art of Repairing Broken Pottery with Gold
By repairing broken ceramics it’s possible to give a new lease of life to pottery that becomes even more refined thanks to its “scars”. The Japanese art of kintsugi teaches that broken objects are not something to hide but to display with pride. When a bowl, teapot or precious vase falls and breaks into a thousand pieces, we throw them away angrily and regretfully. Yet there is an alternative, a Japanese practice that highlights and enhances the breaks thus adding value to the broken object. It’s called kintsugi (金継ぎ), or kintsukuroi (金繕い), literally golden (“kin”) and repair (“tsugi”). This traditional Japanese art uses a precious metal – liquid gold, liquid…
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Locals Torture Endangered Leatherback Turtle By Riding On Its Back
Upsetting footage has emerged which shows locals on an Indonesian beach taking it in turns to ride on the back of an endangered leatherback turtle. This cruel behaviour was captured on July 5, with the distressed turtle struggling to make its way back to the ocean. You can watch the disturbing footage for yourself below: As reported by a witness, residents captured the turtle after it had been laying eggs on Asukweri beach. This is despite guidelines advising residents to leave sea turtle mothers alone. At one point, two men and a young child can be seen attempting to ride on the turtle’s back, with one of the men placing…
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35 Adorable Photos Of Harvest Mice Living Their Tiny Lives By Dean Mason
Even though the average harvest mouse lives only about 6 months, its days are filled with adventures. Being Europe’s smallest rodent, it is the only British mammal to have a prehensile tail, giving it the ability to grasp plant stems as it moves through long vegetation. And probably no photographer has captured these little acrobats as well as Dean Mason from Dorset, United Kingdom. More info:deanmasonwildlifephotography.co.uk |Facebook|Instagram (H/T) 01. deanmason The 53-year-old has been a photographer from the age of 17. “I have been a dedicated wildlife photographer for the past 20 years and enjoyed every single second [of it],” he said. “Wildlife fascinates me for many reasons: It’s always challenging and…
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Bonsai Master Creates Gravity-Defying Mini Forests And They Are Mind Blowing
Dating back centuries, the Japanese art form known as Bonsai is well known. Almost everyone I know owns at least one bonsai. But growing and creating the beautiful miniature trees is not as easy as it may look. Masahuko Kimura is a well respected Japanese Bonsai master. His controversial designs broke many traditional rules which made him seem as a bit of a rebel. Eventually his work was accepted and is now widely recognized. His prized Bonsai, Kimura created well over 20 years ago, and at nearly 80 years old the Bonsai Master isn’t slowing down. Have a look at some of his beautiful tree’s below.
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Optical Illusion Divides The Internet With Some Seeing Beach And Others Seeing Car Door
Optical illusions are the worst, aren’t they? Which probably doesn’t set you off on a positive note given the topic at hand. But, c’mon they’re well annoying. You don’t really want to waste your time and energy staring at it for an inevitably lengthy amount of time but once you’ve scrolled past you can’t help but stop and… gawk. The latest optical illusion has completely divided people who can’t agree on whether the picture shows a beach or a car door. Oh and apparently, if you can see the former you’re a God damn artist. if you can see a beach, ocean sky, rocks and stars then you are an…
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Steve Irwin And His Son Fed The Same Crocodile At The Same Place 15 Years Apart
Almost 13 years since Steve Irwin’s untimely death, son Robert Irwin is keeping his dad’s legacy well and truly alive. 15-year-old Robert is making a name for himself as a wildlife photographer, often sharing remarkable shots of anything from snakes to rhinos, sea turtles to giraffes on social media. He also follows in his dad’s footsteps by often stopping by the Australia Zoo, working with the animals and entertaining the visitors. View this post on Instagram From me and our big boy, Forest, happy #WorldGiraffeDay !! 🦒 A post shared by Robert Irwin (@robertirwinphotography) on Jun 21, 2019 at 2:57am PDT His latest post is no different, honouring…
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Tourists Break Into Eco Park And Strip Away All Its Lotus Flowers
An ecological park in southwest China has been stripped of its celebrated lotus flowers by tourists breaking into the attraction. Longqiao Cultural and Ecological Park in Sichuan province’s Lu county has been forced to close for the rest of the year due to the actions of hundreds of tourists. The park had been closed since late March for watercourse construction and was due to reopen soon, however that is no longer possible. Well known for its endless fields of lotus flowers which cover around 250,000 square metres, the eco park has been stripped bare in recent weeks, the South China Morning Post reports. Since the start of the summer blossom…
