Many scientific publications now are full of detailed images that highlight the delicate elements of plant life, but before photography (particularly macro photography), botanical illustrators and researchers were responsible for recording the interesting forms of flora and wildlife. Ernst Heinrich Haeckel, a German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, and physician, was one of … [Read more...] about This Scientist Used to Illustrate His Microscopic Findings Before Macro Photography
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Secret Messages with Real Trees are being planted in NYC Parks thanks to a designer’s ‘Tree Font.’
Artist Katie Holten recently created the New York City Tree Alphabet, which was inspired by the natural world around her. Each letter is represented by a distinct variety of tree found in New York City. For example, the letter A is portrayed as an ash tree, whereas the letter O is depicted as an oak tree. Holten was one of the first artists-in-residence at NYC Parks, where … [Read more...] about Secret Messages with Real Trees are being planted in NYC Parks thanks to a designer’s ‘Tree Font.’
Extreme Macro Photography Exposes the Forest’s Hidden Fungi
Strolling in the woods is more than just a peaceful activity for photographer Alison Pollack. It's become her open-air photography studio as she cranes her neck to discover her next small subject, thanks to her obsession with fungus and Myxomycetes. Pollack creates creative photos of her subjects, which are typically only 1 or 2 millimeters tall, using focus stacking and macro … [Read more...] about Extreme Macro Photography Exposes the Forest’s Hidden Fungi
The white tigress and the lion fall in love and flee the zoo together
When it comes to unexpected friendships, especially between different animal species, Mother Nature never ceases to astonish. A lion falling in love with a tigress, on the other hand, is the last thing on anyone's mind, yet that's precisely what this love tale is about! This strange couple's life wasn't always easy. Cameron, the lion, and Zabu, the white tigress, were bred … [Read more...] about The white tigress and the lion fall in love and flee the zoo together
After getting lost in a cornfield, a heroic canine keeps a 3-year-old safe
One of your children going missing must be one of the most dreadful experiences a parent can have. As a parent, your first impulse is to love and protect your child at all costs, therefore it's not long until fear sets in when they're gone and you can't do anything about it. Timberlyn Merritt is a busy stay-at-home parent with three children. Remy, her three-year-old … [Read more...] about After getting lost in a cornfield, a heroic canine keeps a 3-year-old safe