Photographer Thom Atkinson has arranged the historic uniforms and equipment of British soldiers in interesting still life photos for his series Soldiers’ Inventories. These photographs show militaria representing more than 900 years of history, from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to the ongoing Helmand Province Campaign in Afghanistan. In them, Atkinson gathers what would … [Read more...] about Historic British Military Equipment in Still Life Photos
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Tufted Coquette Revived at Asa Wright Nature Preserve
This little Tufted Coquette was so exhausted it had to be revived at Asa Wright Nature Preserve, Trinidad, before flying off replenished. Photo and caption by Linda Mason Perlin. The Asa Wright Nature Preserve is a haven for wildlife, and it seems this tiny Tufted Coquette needed a little help recently. Thankfully, the staff at the preserve were able to revive the exhausted … [Read more...] about Tufted Coquette Revived at Asa Wright Nature Preserve
Preikestolen Cliff Norway: Awe-Inspiring Views Even for the Faint of Heart
Preikestolen Cliff, also known as Pulpit Rock, in Norway is a sight that will leave you breathless, even if heights make your knees weak. Towering 604 meters (1,982 feet) above the Lysefjord, Preikestolen offers a panoramic view that is simply unmatched. The cliff itself is a nearly flat plateau on top, creating a safe viewing area despite the dramatic drop. While some … [Read more...] about Preikestolen Cliff Norway: Awe-Inspiring Views Even for the Faint of Heart
Monks Built ‘Floating’ Cliff Monasteries on Rock Pillars in the Clouds 700 Years Ago—Here’s Why
Sell everything you own. Longing for inner peace, who hasn’t thought of doing this at some point? Well, some have done it. In 9th-century Greece, ascetics sought seclusion from worldly travails by climbing the towering cliffs of the Pindus Mountains in Thessaly. Amid these pillar-like formations, they found blissful quietude. The view from these cliffs was a religious … [Read more...] about Monks Built ‘Floating’ Cliff Monasteries on Rock Pillars in the Clouds 700 Years Ago—Here’s Why
Texas town deploys snow plows after 50-degree temperature swing and 2 feet of hail
Marathon Faces Unprecedented Weather Shift As severe weather continued to batter the Great Plains on Thursday, residents of Marathon, Texas, experienced an astonishing temperature drop on Wednesday, accompanied by an unusual amount of hail, requiring the deployment of snow plows to clear the streets. The temperature in Marathon plummeted over 50 degrees, dropping from … [Read more...] about Texas town deploys snow plows after 50-degree temperature swing and 2 feet of hail