Category: Nature
-
Just Relaxing in Hammocks Hanging Hundreds of Metres Above the Ground!
Afraid of heights? Well this probably isn’t for you. Adventurers and thrill seekers seeking that little bit extra adrenalin rush head over to the shadow of Monte Piana in the Italian Dolomites each year so they can slackline between mountain peaks and hang out in hammocks suspended hundreds of feet above the ground. Vienna-based photographer Sebastian Wahlhütter was there to photograph the Highline…
-
Amazing Magnified Grains of Sand Become Dramatic Works of Art
To the naked eye, all sand looks pretty much the same. But magnified by a hundred-fold or more, each individual grain exhibits a distinct beauty. Dr. Gary Greenberg photographs what he calls these “dramatic landscapes of hidden worlds” using a high-powered light microscope to give each grain its due. “The reason I focus on sand is to…
-
Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Garden in Any Shape You Want!
Just in case you didn’t think 3D printers couldn’t print EVERYTHING, think again! Some students at University of Maribor in Slovenia designed a “green” 3D printer, known as PrintGREEN, whose output has the ability to grow grass. The device produces an earthy mixture in a variety of shapes and sizes, allowing you to express your gardening creativity with…
-
The Yellowstone Milky Way is A Sight to See!
Photographer David Lane recently captured these amazing photos of the Milky Way in Yellowstone park in America. You might notice the vibrant coloration – it’s the effect of the photographer increasing the airglow saturation by 10% instead of decreasing it. There’s some combination involved: one picture can made up from 16 combined shots. David is avid fan…
-
Geometric Sand Castles by Calvin Seibert
Is it freezing cold or boiling hot where you are at the moment? Never mind, as artist Calvin Seibert is about to heat you up with his incredible sand sculptures! This very talented artist has mastered the sand-sculpting game, both in construction and conception. The incredibly complex, geometric structures he creates often resemble miniaturized estates, featuring steep…
-
Long-Exposure Photos of a New Zealand Cave Illuminated by Glowing Worms
The twinkling lights dotting the ceiling of this dazzling cave system are the work of arachnocampa luminosa, a bioluminescent gnat larva (also called a glowworm) found throughout the island nation of New Zealand. It is believed that the light, emitted mostly from females, is how the insects find mates. These long-exposure photos by local photographer Joseph Michael capture…
-
Amazing Crocheted Leaf Sculptures by Susanna Bauer!
To truly appreciate the delicacy of Susanna Bauer‘s leaf sculptures, think of crunching a dead leaf in your hand, how it disintegrates into dust with the slightest effort. To work with dry and fragile leaves as a medium for crochet seems nearly impossible, but Baur somehow manages it with ease, turning leaves into cubes, tunnels, and geometric…
-
Beth Moon Returns to Photograph the World’s Oldest Trees at Night
After spending over a decade photographing the world’s oldest and rarest trees by day, Beth Moon has returned to capture these majestic plants at night. For her Diamond Nights project, Moon spent a considerable amount of time researching to find intriguing trees in southern Africa, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. Following a guide for hours across unmarked terrain, the dedicated photographer sought…
-
Stunning Photos Of Starry Skies That Will Make You Look Up
There’s a reason why Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night is one of the most famous adored paintings in the world… we all just love a starry night! So in celebration of our universal love for a beautiful starry night’s sky, here is a collection of amazing starry night amazingness… Amazing! Let us know your favorites…
-
Powerful Street Art Pieces That Tell The Uncomfortable Truth
As the world moves to cities, so does art. And just as art can inspire political action and resistance, so too do the walls of the city become canvases for important street art messages. The graffiti and street art on this list is perfect for spreading messages about environmentalism and climate change to a wider…