Nature & Environment Posts | Nature Photography

Amazing Insect Photos

By B. Douglas, on March 3rd, 2011%

Truly Amazing Insect Photography – By Izidor Gasperlin Scientists have discovered and cataloged over 800,000 insects worldwide! On top of that, somewhere between 7,000 to 10,000 new insects are discovered each year. And, most scientists believe that there are anywhere from 1,000,000 to an amazing 10,000,000 new insects in the world still waiting to be [...] . . .

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Beautiful Iceland Photos

By B. Douglas, on February 21st, 2011%

Despite its name, Iceland isn’t a frozen wasteland. Iceland is in fact a beautiful and exotic country. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and southwesterly winds and the coastal areas of Iceland are a pleasant temperature year-round. Upon arriving in Iceland, you first notice miles and miles of black volcanic rock, partially covered in [...] . . .

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Totally Random Tuesday IV – 20 Funny, Interesting Images

By B. Douglas, on January 10th, 2011%

It’s Tuesday again. And, you know what that means… We present you with 20 random funny and interesting images. Thanks for spending a few moments of your busy day with us. And, be sure to leave a comment or two if you see something you particularly enjoy! Funny Shoe Repair Sign – Religious Parody I [...] . . .

Beautiful Nature Photography

By B. Douglas, on December 25th, 2010%

Amazing Nature Photographs Nature photography captures some of the most incredible moments in time for everyone to enjoy. Awe-inspiring sunsets / sun rises, breathtaking bodies of water and skies, beautiful plants and animals, and much more. Below we present to you an awesome collection of artwork from an incredibly talented UK photographer, Peter Spencer… This [...] . . .

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Niagara Falls Dried Up

By B. Douglas, on December 17th, 2010%

Astonishing New Photos Have Surfaced of a Time when the World Famous Niagara Falls Went Dry February 10, 2011 — UPDATE… A previously unseen set of photos of a time when the world famous Niagara Falls stopped flowing have recently gained public attention. 41 years after their taking, the photos here show a barren, dry [...] . . .

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Beyond the Naked Eye – Cool Microscopic Imagery

By B. Douglas, on October 21st, 2010%

Cool Microscopic Images There is a whole other world going on – all around us – but it is completely invisible to the naked eye! The folks at Nikon know this very well. For more than 30 years now, Nikon has held an annual “Small World Photomicrography Competition.” The event is regarded as the leading [...] . . .

Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) Move South Thanks to Solar Storms

By B. Douglas, on August 4th, 2010%

Solar Storms Responsible for Special Treat… Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) Visible Farther South The Northern Lights, normally only visible in the far northern reaches of the globe, are being viewed in lower Canada, portions of the United States, Norway, and other countries throughout the world. This photo — taken on August 3, 2010 – in [...] . . .

Rare Yellow Lobster Found – 1 in 30 Million

By B. Douglas, on August 2nd, 2010%

Lobsterman Denny Engram Found this Rare Yellow Lobster in One of His Lobster Traps Near Narragansett Bay off Rhode Island Last Week Found near Narragansett Bay off the coast of Rhode Island the week of July 26, 2010 – this rare yellow lobster is a genetic mutation that is only seen one time in every [...] . . .

Pacific Barreleye – Rare, Transparent Headed Fish – Pics & Video

By B. Douglas, on July 29th, 2010%

First photos and videos of this rare fish found alive. The transparent headed Pacific Barreleye Fish lives in deep ocean waters and has never before been seen alive. The Pacific Barreleye Fish has a clear, transparent head and highly sensitive, barrel-like eyes – featuring green, orb-like lenses. These pictures and videos are the first ever [...] . . .

Invisible Tree House – Perfect Green Solution

By B. Douglas, on July 25th, 2010%

Nearly Invisible Tree House / Hotel in Sweden. The Perfect Green Solution, Both for the Environmental Benefit and for Its Beauty. What a beautiful sight… A mirrored tree house that is nearly invisible! This mirrored tree house is a “green” work of art! It is nearly invisible, blending in perfectly with its surroundings thanks to [...] . . .