Nature

Classic Kiwi holiday spots that no longer exist: Elephant Rock, Taranaki

SUPPLIED/PHOTOLOCATIONS.CO.NZ Elephant Rock in its heyday. Once upon a time in a kingdom not at all far away a unique elephant enchanted visitors from around the world. Dipping its feet into the water of a black-sand beach near Tongaporutu in North Taranaki, Elephant Rock was one of the most iconic rock formations along a coastline renowned for its dramatic scenery. Solid roc

10 Incredible Photos Of ‘Infrared Forests’

If you’ve seen pictures of forests that are colored red and pink, you might have wondered what makes them so. No, it’s not Photoshop -- in fact, these are called infrared forest images, and they can help us see details about natural reserves that we wouldn’t be able to see otherwise. It’s super interesting to learn about how different types of light convey details about the health and

20 Photos Of The Plitvice Lakes In Croatia That Will Have Us Booking Flights Tomorrow

The national park has 295 square kilometers worth of lush forest reserve right in central Croatia. The world has a plethora of wondrous places to explore. Each and every country has something to offer and something new to discover. If you're plotting a trip to Eastern Europe, you have to visit picturesque Croatia. The stunning country is situated along the coastline of the Adriatic Sea. The

A forest fit for a mysterious fairy tale Black Spur, Australia

Location The Black Spur is located about 60 km. east-north-east of Melbourne, on the Maroondah Highway, between Healesville and Marysville. To reach the Black Spur, you have to travel along the Eastern Arterial to Ringwood Bypass, then turn left at Maroondah Highway until you arrive at Healesville. Alternatively, you can travel through Cardinia Reservoir to Emerald, then to Yarra Junction and War

Why You Need to Go to the Faroe Islands, in 10 Stunning Images

The other-worldly majesty of the Faroe Islands captured in a set of stunning drone images by a photographer who said the archipelago 'just doesn't look real' The Faroe Islands are located between Iceland and Norway - a place where sheep outnumber people These stunning images of the archipelago were taken by Brazilian Henrique Murta, who visited with his father The pictures were commended in t

15 national parks for fall color

What better place to witness the changing of the seasons than at your favorite National Park? These 15 national parks offer spectacular fall foliage viewing, as evidenced by these stunning photographs. Find out the best times to visit below, and as always, don't forget to follow "leave no trace" principles when visiting wild places. 1. Yosemite National Park, Calif

10 Breathtaking Frozen Lakes, Oceans And Ponds, That Look Like Art

Lakes and ponds might look nice, but the cold of winter just elevates them to another dimension. As you might have seen in our previous post, freezing water creates an astonishing variety of patterns: from jagged lines or frozen bubbles to perfect snowflakes with every imaginable shade of blue, green and white. How surreal is the fact that you can walk over this beauty! Vote for the most impre

The Stunning Tree Tunnel You Saw On ‘Game Of Thrones’ is REAL And Can Be Found In Northern Ireland

When we created a post about magical tree tunnels back in April, there was one that we found especially enchanting – the Dark Hedges along Bregagh Road in Northern Ireland (see it on Google Maps). It turns out that we aren’t the only ones who think so – this quaint but picturesque tall tree avenue is one of the most-photographed locations in Northern Ireland. Photographers, local and fore

8 Photos Of Sunrises and Sunsets In Dolomites, Italy That I Took

I love landscape photography, and I love to show different places to inspire people to go there. This time, I would like to show you the amazing Dolomites in Italy. I went to Italy to take photos in all of these beautiful places during sunsets and sunrises to show all their beauty. South Tyrol and the Dolomites are one of the most beautiful regions of Italy. The Italian Dolomites have almost ev

Mind-Blowing Cloud Formations You Probably Haven’t Seen Before

Various cloud formations might be one of the most beautiful and romantic sights in nature. Still, these masses of liquid droplets is also a complex and scientifically interesting natural phenomenon. The interesting fact is that regardless of the shape and the looks of the cloud, they’re all made of the same thing – condensed water or ice. When the sun heats the ground, warm air starts to evapo