Snow-Covered Desert
Snow-Covered Desert are rare, but that’s exactly what’s happening at the Taklimakan Desert in western China. An observation by Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite, as it passed over on Jan. 2, 2013.
Where is the coldest place on Earth?
The coldest place on Earth recorded at the Vostok research station in Antarctica on July 21, 1983 (winter in South Pole). Temperatures dropped to astonishing -89.2oC (-128.6oF)! Lake Vostok composite image – image NASA
Can You Spot These Camouflaged Animals?
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Seattle-based nature photographer Art Wolfe manages to capture animals blending into their environment, making it hard to tell that they’re even there.
Ansel Adams: A Different Kind Of Landscape
Landscape photography hasn’t been as prominent on this blog as portraiture or photojournalism, so it’s time to remedy that with a post that’s worth a dozen other posts on the subject. With a requirement like that, it should be fitting to feature someone who has made the landscape photography field what it is today. The only way then would be to present the man who made mountains and valleys look like an altogether different kind of landscape with his black-and-white images, photographer Ansel Adams.
Ansel Adams has become a byword for good photography, whether you’re discussing street photography, portraiture or landscape photography, not only because of his development of the Zone System which all good photographers know to some degree, but also because of his photographs which can be earnestly described as portraits of the Earth herself. His natural talent for getting the right shot in the frame at the right exposure might stem from his early exposure to the beauty of Yosemite National Park, a place which became a second home to him throughout his career.
His growing passion for the outdoors found a natural outlet with the Sierra Club, a group dedicated to wildlife conservancy. This passion for nature is obvious in Adams’ images, but he would also later campaign actively for the preservation of America’s natural wonders. In one case, his images helped convince Congress to create the King’s Canyon National Park. This is just one instance of how influential Adams’ photographs had become, even during his lifetime.
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Snowflake Images under an Electron Microscope
These are snowflake images under an electron microscope from the Beltsville Agricultural Research Centre in Beltsville, Maryland.
Cure Hangover with Asparagus!
A very useful information for the holidays: You can cure hangover with asparagus! Studies show the common vegetable may help treat hangovers.
Wonderful Nature Scenery
Nature Wallpapers are most hit top in Google and every person in the world likes nature view photographs, Here we have decided to show you some most wonderful nature scenery wallpapers.
How the World might actually End- Infographic
How the World might actually End now that the Mayan apocalypse is behind us? This infographic by Envisioning Technology, takes a look at several real and imaginary challenges to humanity’s destruction.
Beautiful Nature Photos
Nature Wallpapers are everywhere these days and every person in the world likes nature view photographs, therefore we have decided to show you some most beautiful nature wallpapers. Here is a collection of most beautiful nature wallpapers in high quality.
A Message from ISS to All Humankind
A Message from ISS to All Humankind an inspiring production by Italian video maker, Giacomo Sardelli, about the NASA’s International Space Station, its inhabitants, and its role in space exploration. Watch the videos…
