Andrew McCarthy, an astronomer, spent a month pursuing the Moon in order to make a gif that shows the wonder of its movement. He pulled together a magnificent look at how it "dances in the sky" using over 2 million separate photographs. The Moon's slightly slanted axis and eccentric orbit around Earth cause this dance, which is known as libration. McCarthy was inspired to … [Read more...] about Photographer Creates GIF of Moon Movement Using 2 Million Photos
A Photographer Demonstrates How Chickens, Hens, and Roosters Make Excellent Models
Alex ten Napel, a fine art photographer, is recognized for his gorgeous photographs—and he doesn't only shoot human pictures. Ten Napel's Chickens, Hens, and Roosters series demonstrates that our feathery companions can also be good models. The photos, which were shot against solid-colored backdrops (usually black or white), display the elegance and beauty of these creatures in … [Read more...] about A Photographer Demonstrates How Chickens, Hens, and Roosters Make Excellent Models
Every Chance He Gets, a Woman Discovers Her Neighbor Secretly Playing Fetch with Her Dog Across the Fence
"You can tell a lot about a person by the way they treat animals.” Bounder enjoys many things in life, but his favorite pastime is unquestionably playing fetch. "He's fascinated," Bounder's mother, Brittney Reynolds, told us. "He'll keep playing fetch until I tell him to stop." Bounder adores everyone he meets, which means he'll play fetch with just about anyone. … [Read more...] about Every Chance He Gets, a Woman Discovers Her Neighbor Secretly Playing Fetch with Her Dog Across the Fence
A Candy-Colored Look at the Great Outdoors in Lavishly Textured Paintings
Anastasia Trusova, a Belgian artist, creates beautiful works that highlight the beauty of the European countryside. To create lavish depictions of flowery hills, dense forests, and peaceful rivers, she combines decadent texture with bold color palettes. Trusova used to be a shoe designer in China, but when she moved to Belgium and needed a new creative outlet, she took up … [Read more...] about A Candy-Colored Look at the Great Outdoors in Lavishly Textured Paintings
The ‘Great North American Solar Eclipse,’ a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, will occur in 2024
What do you intend to do on April 8, 2024? Make a note on your calendars now, because a once-in-a-lifetime celestial phenomenon will pass over the United States in two years. A total lunar solar eclipse will carve a trail of transitory shadow from Mexico to Canada during the Great North American Solar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible from most of the United States' … [Read more...] about The ‘Great North American Solar Eclipse,’ a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, will occur in 2024