The moon can appear ordinary on most nights, but under the right atmospheric conditions, it transforms into something spectacular. A photographer recently captured a rare visual moment — the moon glowing in fiery shades during a dramatic sunset, creating images that immediately went viral. This phenomenon happens because, at sunset, sunlight travels through a thicker … [Read more...] about Why the Moon Looks Fiery During Sunset: Photographer Captures Rare Atmospheric Phenomenon
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Frozen Fate: Cougar’s Icy Fall, Spring Thaw, and a Million-Year Fossil Whisper
The stark beauty of nature often reveals its most profound secrets in unexpected ways. This haunting image, captured by National Geographic photographer Ryan Peruniak, tells a story of life, death, and the slow, inexorable march of time. A powerful mountain lion death scenario unfolds before us: a majestic cougar that tragically had fallen through the thin ice, only to be … [Read more...] about Frozen Fate: Cougar’s Icy Fall, Spring Thaw, and a Million-Year Fossil Whisper
The Unseen World Revealed: Goat Climbing Photography
Images of goats scaling seemingly impossible vertical surfaces have captivated audiences worldwide. These photographs, far from being mere novelties, offer a glimpse into the remarkable physical adaptations and behaviors of these animals. The Anatomy of Ascent: Hooves and Balance The key to a goat's extraordinary climbing ability lies in its hooves. Unlike the single-toed … [Read more...] about The Unseen World Revealed: Goat Climbing Photography
Snowy Owl’s Murder Mittens: A Captivating Winter Encounter
Winter in the northeast of YYC offers a unique opportunity to witness the majestic snowy owl. These magnificent birds, with their striking white plumage and piercing yellow eyes, are a sight to behold. However, capturing them on camera can be a challenging task. Recently, I had the privilege of spending nearly an hour observing a snowy owl perched on a rural fence. The … [Read more...] about Snowy Owl’s Murder Mittens: A Captivating Winter Encounter
‘This is all pink and attractive, but we are going to die’: Anastasia Samoylova on photographing Florida’s climate anxiety
A Pink-Tinted Dystopia: Anastasia Samoylova Captures Florida's Climate Anxiety Russian-born American photographer Anastasia Samoylova is not your typical climate change activist. Her lens, rather than focusing on the stark realities of melting ice caps and raging wildfires, captures a more subtle, yet equally unsettling reality: the slow-motion decay of Florida's idyllic … [Read more...] about ‘This is all pink and attractive, but we are going to die’: Anastasia Samoylova on photographing Florida’s climate anxiety