Geminids and Comet Lovejoy
The Geminid Meteor Shower, a celestial display caused by the Earth passing through debris from an asteroid, and Comet Lovejoy made fantastic appearances in the […]
Arnold Chao
Frosty landscapes
Outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world endure chilly environments to capture tranquil landscapes of striking beauty. Here’s a recently uploaded sample of the impressive […]
Socotra Archipelago
Isolated in the Arabian Sea, the four islands of Yemen’s Socotra contains natural scenery unlike any other place, literally. At least 700 species of plants […]
Pioneer of computer-aided architecture
In 1968, the opening of St. Mary’s Church, Red Deer, Alberta, initiated the early beginning of projects designed by Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal that used […]
Immersed in fog
Many of you are experts in capturing those spectacular scenes of low-lying clouds. From strands of mist lining mountain slopes to hilltop chapels barely above […]
World Heritage Site: Huascaran National Park
Many of Peru’s most picturesque mountains and natural landmarks reside in the Ancash Region’s Huascaran National Park. Designated as a World Heritage Site in 1985, […]
Architecture of atriums
The architectural crux of monumental buildings, and also cruise ships, culminates in the atrium. It’s that central space presenting the grand display of design concepts, […]
Birds of prey
Predatory birds, known as raptors, are popular photo subjects for many of you, and among the widely appreciated species are the wild owls, hawks, and […]
Subjects in the shadows
Scenery with shadowy figures and foregrounds. See, and share, more photos in the Silhouette Photography gallery and Silhouette group. Photos from Fire At Will, imageClear, […]
Banksy charms New York City
In today’s world of street art, no one garners more international fame than the graffiti superstar known as Banksy. The elusive artist began in the […]
‘Hybrid’ solar eclipse
“A rare solar eclipse swept across parts of the US, Africa and Europe on Sunday. This phenomenon is described by NASA as a “hybrid eclipse,” […]
The Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is a Hispanic tradition that is celebrated in Mexico, some Central American communities, and […]