Some photographers like Marc love to take photos and then process them to generate HDR (high dynamic range) images. He’s from Spain and has an amazing eye and talent for capturing architecture. Here are 17 gorgeous examples that Marc took in the last year to help us take a virtual tour of Spain and admire [...]
Archive | January, 2011
Northern Lights, the Celestial Aurora Borealis [21 Pics]
The aurora borealis (or the northern lights), named after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas. The northern lights have had a number of names throughout history. The Cree call this phenomenon the “Dance of the Spirits”. In Europe, in the Middle Ages, the auroras were commonly [...]
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Tree of Life, Bahrain [11 Pics]
The Tree of Life in Bahrain is a remarkable natural phenomenon that is witnessed by most who visit Bahrain. The Tree of Life stands alone with almost majestic flair, miles away from other vegetation and with no apparent source of water. The Tree of Life in Bahrain is a mesquite tree that has grown at [...]
Etna Erupts – January 12th, 2011 [23 Pics]
Mt Etna Erups on January 12th, 2011. It is the largest active volcano in Europe, currently standing 3,329 metres (10,922 ft) high. Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and is in an almost constant state of activity. The fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture, with vineyards and orchards spread [...]
Amazing Pictures from Space: A Hero Comes Home [34 Pics]
Our third and final article about the amazing pictures taken by Colonel Douglas Wheelock. His commentary has touched so many of us, and we want to acknowledge the sacrifice our astronauts make for all of us. Their rigorous training, total commitment and positive thinking make us see the ISS, NASA and other space program crews [...]