The reason why clouds appear white and the sky is blue is due to the way light interacts with the atmosphere. Sunlight, which initially appears white, is scattered by particles in the sky. These particles scatter blue light more effectively than other colors, resulting in the sky's characteristic hue. Cumulus clouds, recognized for their flat bases and often described as … [Read more...] about A Cloud Casting Its Shadow
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The Lingering Shadow of the Norman Conquest: A Land Ownership Tale
Four years ago, my journey into the aftermath of the Norman Conquest of 1066 began with the inception of a novel. It was a tale set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in British history. To properly capture the essence of the era, I delved into countless tomes and manuscripts during six months spent at the Bodleian library. What emerged from this exploration was not just … [Read more...] about The Lingering Shadow of the Norman Conquest: A Land Ownership Tale
Nature’s Canvas: A Towering Iceberg and Its Shadow Divide the World
In the remote and icy expanse of Antarctica, Canadian photographer David Burdeny stumbled upon a mesmerizing sight that seemed to divide the world into four perfect quadrants. This awe-inspiring image, aptly titled "Mercators Projection," was captured in 2007 as part of Burdeny's project "NORTH/SOUTH." The photograph features a massive tabular iceberg, majestically rising … [Read more...] about Nature’s Canvas: A Towering Iceberg and Its Shadow Divide the World
Love Prevails Against the Odds: Couple Weds in the Shadow of an Erupting Volcano
In the face of a major volcanic emergency in the Philippines, one couple refused to let their wedding day be disrupted. Chino Vaflor and Kat Bautista Palomar had their hearts set on getting married at a wedding venue just a few kilometers away from Taal, one of the country's most active volcanoes. As the wedding preparations were underway, Taal came to life, spewing steam … [Read more...] about Love Prevails Against the Odds: Couple Weds in the Shadow of an Erupting Volcano
When Your Shadow Is Cast Upon A Cloud In Opposition To A Powerful Light Source, This Rare Optical Sight Known As “Brocken Spectre” Occurs
The phenomenon is also known as a "mountain spectre" because it most commonly occurs when an observer stands at a higher altitude on a mountain and sees their shadow cast on a cloud at a lower altitude. A Brocken spectre, on the other hand, can occur in any setting when an observer's magnified (and seemingly enormous) shadow is cast in mid air against any type of cloud … [Read more...] about When Your Shadow Is Cast Upon A Cloud In Opposition To A Powerful Light Source, This Rare Optical Sight Known As “Brocken Spectre” Occurs