Jenny Hibbert, a photographer, fell in love with photography as a child. But life intervened, and she didn't pick it up again until much later in life, when it served as a creative outlet during a difficult divorce. The great-grandmother, who is now 70 years old, is becoming well-known for her wildlife photography, particularly her charming images of brown bears. Hibbert … [Read more...] about Great-Grandmother Rekindles Photography Interest by Documenting Brown Bear Antics
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Sweet Bat Portraits Help to Dispel Stereotypes About These Incredible Mammals
Dr. Merlin Tuttle has been changing the public's perception of a misunderstood mammal for over 60 years. Dr. Tuttle has contributed to the survival of these vital keepers of our ecosystem by devoting his life to bat conservation. As a bat biologist and photographer, he combines scientific research with visual materials to further our understanding of these animals. His series … [Read more...] about Sweet Bat Portraits Help to Dispel Stereotypes About These Incredible Mammals
Watch as Billions of Fireflies Light Up an Indian Nature Reserve at The Same Time
Many people who grew up outside of cities have fond memories of fireflies. Seeing these magical insects light up backyards heralds the arrival of summer and evokes childhood memories. But have you ever seen billions of fireflies put on a light show so spectacular that it lights up an entire forest? Fortunately, Sriram Murali has—and he has documented everything for the rest of … [Read more...] about Watch as Billions of Fireflies Light Up an Indian Nature Reserve at The Same Time
Penguins in Antarctica Accidentally Took a Selfie After Discovering a Camera
Expeditions to Antarctica are constantly filled with surprises because it is such a remote territory that still has a lot of uncharted territory. Eddie Gault, an Australian, went on an expedition there and brought his camera to photograph penguin colonies. Among the fascinating photographs he managed to capture was one of penguins taking a selfie. Gault went to Auster … [Read more...] about Penguins in Antarctica Accidentally Took a Selfie After Discovering a Camera
Drought Exposes 600-Year-Old Buddhist Statues on China’s Yangtze River
It is no secret that the world is heating up. Drought is one of the many negative consequences of climate change. Summer 2022 has been unusually dry in some areas. Long-obscured archaeological and historical treasures are emerging as the waters of rivers and reservoirs recede. Among these are three 600-year-old Buddhist statues that were previously submerged on Foyeliang, an … [Read more...] about Drought Exposes 600-Year-Old Buddhist Statues on China’s Yangtze River