Photography

The 30 Most Stunning Photos Of Nature From Last Year’s International Photo Awards

The winners of the 2020 International Photography Awards have been announced, and the nature photographs last year have shown us the scary power and incredible beauty of nature. Compete in the awards this year! The submissions are open! More info: photoawards.com #1 Two Worlds “You can not plan such conditions—it was pure luck because I was supposed to be shooting 2 km from the spot w

How to See Letchworth State Park’s Waterfalls

New York is home to many fantastic state parks, but few are as awe-inspiring as Letchworth State Park. Letchworth State Park straddles the banks of the Genesee River along a canyon that is as much as 550 feet deep, garnering it the nickname the “Grand Canyon of the East”. While the park is said to be home to dozens of waterfalls, there are three large falls on the Genesee River that are the

Photos: The Moods of Monument Valley

Monument Valley sits on the Utah-Arizona border, within the Navajo Nation reservation. The iconic sandstone buttes that dot the valley floor can mostly be accessed or viewed from Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, which—though instantly recognizable—has many fewer visitors annually than the nearby Grand Canyon. Gathered here, a collection of images of some of the many moods of the valley, fro

The Best Milky Way Photographers of the Year Show the Beauty of Our Galaxy

“Deadvlei” by Stefan Liebermann. Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. The trees in Deadvlei have been dead for over 500 years. Located in Namib-Naukluft Park in Namibia, these saplings grew after local rivers flooded because of severe rainfalls, but died after the sand dunes shifted to section off the river. High above and far in the distance, the band of our Milky Way galaxy forms an

In 1110, The Moon Vanished From The Sky. We May Finally Know Why

Almost a millennium ago, a major upheaval occurred in Earth's atmosphere: a giant cloud of sulphur-rich particles flowed throughout the stratosphere, turning skies dark for months or even years, before ultimately falling down to Earth. We know this event happened because researchers have drilled and analysed ice cores - samples taken from deep within ice sheets or glaciers, which have trapped s

British photographer captures schooner’s encounter with iceberg

British photographer James Rushworth captured the moment when a schooner passed by a giant iceberg off the east coast of Greenland. /VCG Photo The 108-foot-long two-masted schooner was dwarfed by the 300-foot-tall turquoise iceberg. /VCG Photo The 32-year-old photographer braved temperatures of minus 10 degrees Celsius as he waited for the vessel to reach the center of the arch of the ic

I Captured The Beautiful Winter In The Northern Part Of Sweden

In winter, above the polar circle, there are only a few hours of light. But I do my best to capture the different colors in the sky. More info: Instagram #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13

Austria’s Beautiful Mountainside Thermal Retreat

Located in Oberlngenfeld, Austria, the Aqua Dome is an impressive contemporary spa and retreat found at the foothills of the area's scenic mountains. Using the rocky backdrop for inspiration, many of the structures featured at the lodge reflect the shapes and forms found within the surrounding landscape. This includes the spiked roof of the observation tower and the conical structure that connec

19th Century ‘Devil’s Bridge’ Uses Its Reflection to Form a Perfect Circle

At first glance, it looks as though nature has created a perfect circle that frames the gorgeous landscape of Germany's Kromlauer Park. But look a little longer and you'll realize that this stunning sight is the result of a clever optical illusion. An arched bridge called Rakotzbrücke, or devil’s bridge, is responsible for fooling your eye. Rakotzbrücke was commissioned by a knight

The Best Things to do in Karijini National Park

Karijini National Park is located about 17 hours north of Perth, but it’s well worth the drive to the place often considered one of Australia’s best national parks. Karijini is home to a number of incredible gorges to climb, hike and explore and waterfalls to swim beneath; all set amongst an ancient landscape, it often feels like a natural adventure park or playground. Explore Weano Gorge and