Awe-inspiring landscapes

We thought you’d appreciated a weekday break by viewing this photo selection of serene places that beckon photographers, including six spectacular destinations in Arizona, Scotland, Colorado, Japan, Switzerland, and New Mexico.

California Poppy Reserve

A blanket of bright orange covers the grasslands near Lancaster, California, during May and April. Thousands of spectators annually come to see this seasonal display of California’s official state flower in the 1,781-acres of protected land called the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve.

Recap of 2013: Nature

Throughout this year, we’ve tweeted single shots via Flickr on Twitter to show our appreciation of spectacular nature photography of 2013, and these are some […]