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 […]
animals
Stunning photography of the Subarctic
Just south of the Arctic in the Northern Hemisphere, the Subarctic is one of the most far removed regions on Earth. A lonely planet in […]
Photographer literally draws life into his photos
To call Ben Heine’s photography “cool” or even “eye-catching” is a bit of an understatement. His images are mesmerizing. Ben’s Pencil vs. Camera series perfectly […]
Mantis popularity
Explore popular pictures of insects, and you’re bound to find the mantis. Easily recognized by their distinctive forelegs and triangular face, these bugs eat pests […]
Wildlife portraits
From colorful insects to curious mammals, creatures of all kinds pop up in Explore, and it’s always a joy to see them so eloquently captured […]
Lives of squirrels
Encountering predators, stealing from bird feeders, fighting with siblings, snoozing on trees — squirrels seem to have busy lives, and many of you have brilliantly […]
Wild whale breaching
Witnessing whales as they break water surfaces (aka breaching) is an enthralling experience in the wild. From a chin slap to a full-body aerial, this […]
Dad illustrates kids’ sandwich bags with imaginative drawings
Let’s be honest: Most high school kids would choose school lunches over homemade lunches when given the choice. But not David LaFerriere’s kids Evan, 15, […]
Wildlife tussles
Frolicking, playful sparring, posturing for dominance, wrestling for food — some of many spirited interactions appearing among the popular photos of Explore, and there’s no […]
Pretty plumage
. Featured birds: East African Crane, Philomachus pugnax, Black-backed Kingfisher, Common Buzzard, Hoopoe, Blue Tit, and Mandarin Duck. See and share photos […]
Dog shaming
When illona posted a photo challenge for members of the 52 Weeks for Dogs group last month, she picked […]
Birds vs. bees
See more photos in the Bees, bees, bees! group and Birds Photos group. Photos from William Dalton, sedonakin, Eric C. Reuter, elvinborn, […]