Tag: nature
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A Weathered Chain Link Fence Creates Fascinating Geometric Ripples
Over the past several years, Twitter user @Ben_On_The_Moon photographed his chain link fence to follow the progression of a mysterious weathering pattern that has caused groups of concentric rings to appear on the upper side of the fence’s segments. His macro photographs emphasize the intriguing apparitions, which appear like miniature crop circles on the metal bars. Despite…
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This art piece reacts to radioactivity
Transforming radioactivity into art. A hypnotizing ripple disturbed by waves of light. A visualization of the particles captured by a Geiger-Müller counter.
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National Geographic Releases “Planet or Plastic” Campaign and It Will Make You Sick
National Geographic magazine launched a shocking campaign called Planet or Plastic in 2018 with the intention of putting a major spotlight on the fact that there is far too much plastic in our environment. By showing the terrible effects plastic has on our flora and fauna, NatGeo hopes to change the ways consumers use plastic. “For…
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3,000-Year-Old Olive Tree In Greece Still Produces Olives Today
On the island of Crete, in the village of Vouves, stands an olive tree estimated to be 3,000 years old. Hearty and resilient, "the Olive Tree of Vouves" still bears fruit today. Because, yes, olives are apparently considered a fruit. Archaeologist Ticia Verveer posted a picture of the tree on Twitter earlier this week and…
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Photo Series Shows a Different Perspective on How You See the World
With time, a monotonous daily routine can numb even the most enthusiastic people. The world, however, is a lovely place, full of excitement at every corner. We’ve collected rare pictures of incredibly common objects to make you rediscover their beauty and maybe even expand your horizons. From the view of a theatre hall behind from…
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Trees with “Crown Shyness” Deliberately Avoid Touching Each Other
You learn something new everyday. From Robert Macfarlane’s fascinating Twitter account we learned about crown shyness, a phenomenon where the leaves and branches of individual trees don’t touch those of other trees, forming gaps in the canopy. According to Wikipedia, there are several possible causes of this phenomenon, including the inhibition of the spread of…
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Stunning Images From the 2017 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards
The Bird Photographer of the Year 2017 has just closed, and the stunning photo above by Alejandro Prieto Rojas was declared the overall winner. For its second edition, this photo contest was dedicated to the photography of birds. Organized by Nature Photographers and the British Trust for Ornithology, the Bird Photographer of the Year contest is dedicated to raising public awareness…
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Nature Contained in Resin Makes For Some Spectacular Handcrafted Jewelry
Nothing can stop you in your tracks as promptly as an amazing piece of jewelry. If it is hand made, even better. This happened to us when we came across the original creations by Sarah Smith who designs jewelry that allows anyone to carry a bit of nature with them at all times. Sarah produces each piece…
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A 1400 Year Old Chinese Gingko Tree Creates a Spectacular Sea of Leaves
As the Northern Hemisphere transitions into Winter and the Southern Hemisphere transitions into Summer, we’re left with the beautiful season known as Fall (in some countries) or Autumn (in others). No matter what you call it, this season produces some of the most spectacular flora going around. Once such example is this amazing ginkgo tree located within the walls…
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Stunning Photography Documents the Macro Details of Colorful Hummingbirds
Photographer Chris Morgan loves Hummingbirds and photography. However as Hummingbirds are notorious for flapping their wings so incredibly fast that they create an audible hum and appear as a blur of feathers right before your eyes, they can be incredibly difficult to capture using photography. Not to be deterred, during a trip to Costa Rica, the…