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
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Winter’s Touch: Frost Transforms Vancouver Statue into a Surreal Vision
A crisp morning in Vancouver has transformed a sculpture at the VanDusen Botanical Garden into a scene straight out of a dream. The frost, with its delicate touch, has coated the statue, entitled "Departure," in a layer of glistening white, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Social media user u/shawneffel captured this mesmerizing transformation, aptly noting, … [Read more...] about Winter’s Touch: Frost Transforms Vancouver Statue into a Surreal Vision
Scientists stunned by disturbing discoveries during autopsies of dead camels: ‘The most surreal thing in the world’
Plastic pollution has emerged as a global crisis, with much attention rightfully focused on its devastating impact on oceans and marine life. However, the perils of plastic pollution extend beyond the seas, as recent discoveries of massive plastic accumulations inside the stomachs of deceased camels have highlighted the severity of the issue on land. California-based … [Read more...] about Scientists stunned by disturbing discoveries during autopsies of dead camels: ‘The most surreal thing in the world’
Sumela Monastery: A Surreal Gem in the Pontic Mountains
Sumela Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery dedicated to Mary, located at Karadağ within the Pontic Mountains, Turkey. Nestled in a steep cliff at an altitude of about 1,200 meters, it is a truly surreal sight to behold. The foundation date of Sumela Monastery is debated, but it is often placed in the 4th century CE. The monastery was a major pilgrimage site for … [Read more...] about Sumela Monastery: A Surreal Gem in the Pontic Mountains
Beachgoers Stunned as Apocalyptic-Like Clouds Fill the Sky in a Surreal Display
In a scene reminiscent of a doomsday movie, beachgoers were left astounded as they witnessed a rare cloud formation that transformed the sky into an otherworldly spectacle. The pattern created by these unusual clouds appeared like "mountains hanging in the sky" above the vast expanse of the sea, captivating onlookers who scrambled out of the water to witness the eerie scene … [Read more...] about Beachgoers Stunned as Apocalyptic-Like Clouds Fill the Sky in a Surreal Display