Tags archives: nature

 

Amazing examples of animal camouflage (18 pictures)

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Image credits: Art Wolfe

Image credits: Art Wolfe

In nature, every advantage increases an animal’s chances of survival, and therefore its chances of reproducing. This simple fact has caused animal species to evolve a number of special adaptations that help them find food and keep them from becom­ing food. One of the most widespread and varied adaptations is natural camouflage, an animal’s ability to hide itself from predator and prey.

 

Moqui marbles and Martian Blueberries

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Photographer: Bret Webster; Bret’s Web site; Bret’s Facebook page

Photographer: Bret Webster; Bret’s Web site; Bret’s Facebook page

The photo above shows Moqui Marbles in their native habitat of southern Utah. These curious rocks are actuallyconcretions having iron (hematite) rinds. Very similar rocks, called blueberries, have been observed repeatedly on Mars by the rovers.

 

Earth's Richat Structure

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Image Credit: NASA/GSFC/METI/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team

Image Credit: NASA/GSFC/METI/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team

What on Earth is that? The Richat Structure in the Sahara Desert of Mauritania is easily visible from space because it is nearly 50 kilometers across. Once thought to be an impact crater, theRichat Structure’s flat middle and lack of shock-altered rock indicates otherwise.

 

 

 

Unbelievable animal hand paintings by Guido Daniele (29 pictures)

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Guido Daniele was born in Soverato (CZ – Italy) in 1950 and now lives and works in Milan. using the body paintingtechnique he creates and paints models bodies for different situations such as advertising pictures and commercials, fashion events and exhibitions. His personal artistic research has recently led him to the combination of the two traditional portrait techniques, which are photography and oil painting, laied on photographic support in the same way as Jan Saudek. Its search started in 2000 about “Handimals” maked with the method of body painting has a great international interest.

 

 

Beautiful photos of loving mother and baby animal (25 pictures)

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A mom might say, “A little birdie told me so,” when she knows something you haven’t told her yet. Photo via free-hdwallpapers

A mom might say, “A little birdie told me so,” when she knows something you haven’t told her yet. Photo via free-hdwallpapers

Moms are often overworked, under-appreciated, and at some point . . . finds herself saying things that her mother used to say. This seems to pass down from generation to generation, but despite the silly things that stressed out moms say, there is no one on Earth who will ever love you as unconditionally as your mother does. The number one thing all mothers say to their children is: I Love You! This is a tribute to moms for Mother’s Day!

 

The world’s most dangerous and gorgeous snakes by Mark Laita (25 pictures)

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Photographer Mark Laita unveils a pantheon of spectacular snakes in this electrifying collection. Inciting both allure and alarm, shining pastel pythons and vibrant green vipers slither across the pages. An illuminating essay by William T. Vollmann accompanies the images, delving into the associations with snakes that haunt our collective imagination.
From the iridescent blue Malaysian coral snake to the candy-cane-striped albino Honduran milk snake, the aptly named beautiful pit viper, and the gleaming black mamba, the world’s most dangerous and gorgeous snakes are pictured in Serpentine, showing off their fascinating colors and textures—as well as the sensual forms their movement creates. Through Laita’s lens, there is nothing they can do, no position they can take, that fails to be anything but mesmerizing.

 

Dimakya Island

 
 

Dimakya Island, located in the northern Palawan region of the Philippines is a very beautiful part of the world. The reef around the island is home to many turtles, fish, and a beautiful school of jack. Believe it or not, most of this footage was shot on one dive!