Clinging precariously to a vertical cliff face over 2,000 feet above sea level, the Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona (Sanctuary of the Lady of the Crown) in Italy appears to defy gravity. Nestled amidst the dramatic peaks of Mount Baldo, overlooking the vast Valdadige valley, this historic church isn't just a place of worship – it's a marvel of architecture and a testament to … [Read more...] about A Sanctuary Crowned by Breathtaking Views: The Madonna della Corona in Italy
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This Breathtaking Cave in Mexico Is Filled With Towering White Crystals
Some of the elongated blocks of crystals are up to 37 feet long and 5 feet wide Fittingly known as the Cave of the Crystals or Giant Crystal Cave (Spanish: Cueva de los cristales), this fascinating cavern connected to a zinc mine in Naica, Mexico, is crisscrossed with gleaming gypsum crystals – some of the largest natural crystals ever found that dwarf human … [Read more...] about This Breathtaking Cave in Mexico Is Filled With Towering White Crystals
Breathtaking shot of a rare white lion named Moya at Glen Garriff Conservation lion sanctuary in South Africa
The wildlife and humanitarian photographer, Simon Needham, has been capturing incredible shots of lions to show their beauty and imposing presence. By photographing white lions, he wanted to raise awareness about this endangered species and help support a worthy cause. Accounted as being technically extinct in the wild between 1992 and 2004 due to uncontrolled trading and … [Read more...] about Breathtaking shot of a rare white lion named Moya at Glen Garriff Conservation lion sanctuary in South Africa
Breathtaking Iridescence Fills the Sky Over Cocoa Beach, Florida
Social media has been buzzing with photos of a mesmerizing phenomenon that unfolded over Cocoa Beach, Florida, yesterday. The culprit? A stunning display of iridescence captured by friends and shared widely. A local meteorologist provided a scientific explanation for the spectacle. Iridescence occurs "when the sun is at just the right angle (typically lower in the sky)," … [Read more...] about Breathtaking Iridescence Fills the Sky Over Cocoa Beach, Florida
NASA Publishes Breathtaking Satellite View of Blooming Wildflowers Painting Parts of California Orange
The satellites of NASA captured the spectacular phenomenon of the superbloom – which happens approximately once in every ten years – in Antelope Valley, California. Antelope Valley is located near the western tip of the Mojave Desert, just a few miles away from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. The pictures were taken by the Landsat 8 satellite when the blooming was … [Read more...] about NASA Publishes Breathtaking Satellite View of Blooming Wildflowers Painting Parts of California Orange