The beauty of the Western United States comes to life in the work of artist William Haskell. The Santa Fe-based artist uses striking abstract paintings to depict the varied landscapes of this part of the country. Mountains, cacti, and waterways, among other things, help each piece communicate the inherent beauty of the desert, as well as its vastness that makes it feel so wild … [Read more...] about Vibrant Abstract Desert Paintings Honor the Vast Beauty of the Western United States
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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
You Can Now Ride a Railbike Through California’s Scenic Redwood Forest
Skunk Train is repurposing unused train tracks as adventurous tour routes in an effort to breathe new life into some of America's historic railway lines. An excursion through the world-famous Redwood Route in northern California is one of its most popular experiences. Instead of taking the train, you and a friend can pedal an electric-powered railbike designed for two. The … [Read more...] about You Can Now Ride a Railbike Through California’s Scenic Redwood Forest
After Being Rescued, a Scared Dog Abandoned On The Side Of The Road Melts In The Arms Of a Woman
Her kindness changed everything ❤️ This little dog had every reason to be suspicious and scared after being abandoned on the side of a desolate road. Despite her tragic ordeal, the pup's instinct to trust and love never left her. Georgiana Neagu, an animal rescuer, recently shared heartbreaking footage of the moment she came across the stranded dog while driving in … [Read more...] about After Being Rescued, a Scared Dog Abandoned On The Side Of The Road Melts In The Arms Of a Woman
Submerging a Dress In The Dead Sea Transforms It Into a Glistening Salt-coated Masterpiece
Sigalit Landau, an Israeli artist, holds the Dead Sea in high regard. She could see the northern banks of the briny waters from her childhood home on a hill in Jerusalem, and her family used to go there on weekends. Its influence now pervades her creative work as both a backdrop and a material—as literal as well as symbolic of the surreal and spiritual realms. She explains, … [Read more...] about Submerging a Dress In The Dead Sea Transforms It Into a Glistening Salt-coated Masterpiece