In a surreal and captivating moment, photographer Sylvie Ayer captured a breathtaking image of a manatee seemingly emerging from the sun's rays. This photograph, titled "Creature from outer space," earned Ayer the prestigious Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year award in 2023. Beyond the technical excellence of the shot, the image resonates with a sense of wonder and … [Read more...] about An Encounter with a Gentle Giant: Manatee Captures Photographer’s Heart
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Video captures outrageously close encounter between elk and tourist at Estes Park in Colorado: ‘It’s hard to watch’
Estes Park in Colorado, known for its stunning natural beauty, recently witnessed a heart-stopping moment that serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with close encounters between tourists and wildlife. In a video shared by the Instagram account Tourons of Yellowstone (@touronsofyellowstone), a tourist found herself in an outrageously close encounter with an elk, … [Read more...] about Video captures outrageously close encounter between elk and tourist at Estes Park in Colorado: ‘It’s hard to watch’
Starship IFT-2 Captures Stunning Image of Hot-Staging Separation
Believe it or not, this is a real picture captured by the tracking camera of the hot-staging separation during today's Starship IFT-2. Literally out of this world: A stunning image has captured the moment of hot-staging separation during today's Starship IFT-2 test flight. The image, which was captured by a tracking camera, shows the two stages of the rocket separating as … [Read more...] about Starship IFT-2 Captures Stunning Image of Hot-Staging Separation
A Fortunate Meeting: Man Captures the Animal Kingdom’s Most Adorable ‘Florist
"It was really just being at the right place and right time," says photographer Charles Haupert, who recently had a unique encounter with one of the animal world's most adorable florists - the American pika. Earlier this month, officials from Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah shared a post highlighting the fascinating behavior of the American pika, a diminutive … [Read more...] about A Fortunate Meeting: Man Captures the Animal Kingdom’s Most Adorable ‘Florist
Tsunami from heaven: Spectacular timelapse footage captures storm dumping tonnes of water in an Alpine lake
In the picturesque landscapes of Austria's Lake Millstatt, a breathtaking natural spectacle unfolded as amateur filmmaker Peter Maier, 27, captured a stunning timelapse video of a storm unleashing a deluge of water into the tranquil waters of the Alpine lake. The captivating footage showcased the mesmerizing weather phenomenon known as a wet microburst, revealing the sheer … [Read more...] about Tsunami from heaven: Spectacular timelapse footage captures storm dumping tonnes of water in an Alpine lake