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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Little dog was left in “dangerously hot” car on 90-degree day — firefighter saves her life
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, it’s as important as ever to protect our pets from the hot weather, as they are very susceptible to heat stroke. But tragically, every year many dogs are left in hot cars, which can cause severe distress or even death. That was the case recently, when one little dog was left in a “dangerously hot” car — but thankfully her life was … [Read more...] about Little dog was left in “dangerously hot” car on 90-degree day — firefighter saves her life
People Are Sharing Visually Appealing Photos of the Life Cycles of Berries
We all know that nature is beautiful, but if you ever needed a reminder, just check out Twitter. It's there that @AlfieDaye shared an astonishing photo of a blackberry's lifecycle. In one visually appealing image, Alfie is able to remind us just how incredible nature really is. By meticulously laying out the growth of a blackberry, from bud to flower to fruit, he's taken us … [Read more...] about People Are Sharing Visually Appealing Photos of the Life Cycles of Berries
Stunning Color Photos of Life in Imperial Russia
These fascinating color images by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky and Piotr Vedenisov provide a glimpse of Imperial Russia on the brink of revolution – and about to change forever. Their images vividly portray the daily life of people in full color, a remarkable feat achieved long before the era of instant color photography. In the early 1900s, Prokudin-Gorskii devised a plan for a … [Read more...] about Stunning Color Photos of Life in Imperial Russia
Desert Lions Spotted Going to the Beach to Prey on Marine Life
Lions in the sea? Yes. According to a new study, researchers studying lion prides living along the coast of Namibia have discovered something unusual: the lions have developed a taste for “seafood”. Found exclusively within the country’s hyper-arid Skeleton Coast region – which Portuguese sailors once called “The Gates of Hell” – desert lions are the only lions known to … [Read more...] about Desert Lions Spotted Going to the Beach to Prey on Marine Life