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Capturing the Afterglow: The Celestial Art of Krakatoa’s Eruption in 1888

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The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa dramatically altered the skies worldwide, creating stunning sunsets and afterglows. Continue reading »

Behold The Spectacular Starlit Skies With Photographer Grey Chow

Grey Chow is a Malaysian photographer based in Kuala Lumpur and while his extensive portfolio of nature, architectural and landscape work is impressive, his images of starlit skies are absolutely spectacular. Continue reading »

“Eye In The Sky”: Breathtaking Digital Paintings Of Skies By Alexander Rommel

German artist Alexander Rommel is experiencing a genuine passion for the sky and anything related with it. This is confirmed by his great works that show the audience a breathtaking view of the skies filled with bright light and fluffy clouds. Continue reading »

Spiderman Wanders Through The Skies Of Bogota, Colombia


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The capital of Colombia now has an additional attraction- a flying Spiderman over its bridges. Jahn Freddy Duque is earning nearly $10 an hour, performing stunts on Bogota’s bridges, much to the delight of passersby and drivers. Continue reading »

Of Sunrise And Sunset: Morbid Skies By Alena Aenami

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“Hello, my name is Alena, i’m illustrator from Ukraine. I have education in graphic design, traditional art and interior design. I am experienced illustrator with good comprehension of anatomy, colours and composition rules. I am good in graphic or painting, digital or traditional art, vector images.” Continue reading »

Balloonists Take To The Skies To Launch The Bristol

Hot air balloons take to the skies over Bristol city centre on August 6, 2012 in Bristol, England. The early morning flight of over twenty balloons over the city was organised as a curtain raiser for the four-day Bristol International Balloon Fiesta which starts on Thursday. Now in its 34th year, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual hot air balloon event in the city that is seen by many balloonists as the home of modern ballooning. (Photo by Matt Cardy) Continue reading »

Photo of the Day: Drawing hearts in the skies over St. Petersburg

Russian fighter jets perform air stunts during the 5th International Maritime Defence Show in St. Petersburg, Russia on June 30, 2011. (Anatoly Maltsev / EPA). Click to zoom.