Some photographs need a photographer to wait years to capture. This was the case with Portland-based enthusiast Rajiv Mongia, who waited patiently to capture an incredible image of two eagles with their talons entwined in mid-air. One of the birds is flying upright, while the other is mirrored and upside down. If it weren't for the other bird holding it up, the inverted bird … [Read more...] about Photographer Captures Incredible Image of Two Eagles Locking Talons in Mid-Air
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Photographer Captures the Cutest Portraits of Wild Hamsters Enjoying Nature
We may consider hamsters to be merely household animals that dwell in our houses. However, as photographer Julian Rad demonstrates, these critters are really charming as they live among natural fruit and thick grasses. His continuous series of wild hamster photos show the rodents enjoying nature, such as stopping to smell the flowers and tasting fruits. The critters appear to … [Read more...] about Photographer Captures the Cutest Portraits of Wild Hamsters Enjoying Nature
Photographer Christopher Swann Captures the Magnificence of Whales and Dolphins
Above and below the water's surface, British photographer Christopher Swann captures breathtaking images of cetaceans such as whales and dolphins. With over 25 years of experience diving with whales and dolphins and leading whale- and dolphin-watching vacations all over the world, the photographer has finely polished his understanding of their behaviors, allowing him to get up … [Read more...] about Photographer Christopher Swann Captures the Magnificence of Whales and Dolphins
Photographer Captures Rare Moment When Yosemite Waterfall Transforms Into a Fire Stream
In 1872, a hotel near Yosemite's Glacier Point spilled hot embers from the top of the lookout, creating what appeared to be a lava waterfall. This summer event, known as the Firefall, became a major tourist attraction that lasted until it was banned by the National Parks Service nearly 100 years later. Yosemite, on the other hand, has its own naturally occurring Firefall, which … [Read more...] about Photographer Captures Rare Moment When Yosemite Waterfall Transforms Into a Fire Stream
Photographer Uses 2 Million Photos to Create GIF of Moon Movement
Andrew McCarthy, an astronomer, spent a month chasing the Moon in order to create a gif that captures the beauty of its movement. He put together a spectacular look at how it "dances in the sky" using over 2 million individual photos. This dance, known as libration, is caused by the Moon's slightly tilted axis and elliptical orbit around Earth. McCarthy set out to make his … [Read more...] about Photographer Uses 2 Million Photos to Create GIF of Moon Movement