Oregon is well-known for its lush vegetation, its mountains, and its generally mild (if not overly rainy) weather and temperatures. But “the Beaver State” is actually one of the most geographically diverse regions of the United States. Western Oregon boasts a west coast marine climate, while Central to Eastern Oregon consists of a semi-arid climate, […]
Back in 1977, a woman named Robyn Davidson set out across the Australian Outback with four camels and her dog. Davidson would walk 1,700 miles, finally reaching the Indian Ocean where her camels would bask in the crystal clear blue water, having never seen anything like it before: It took Davidson, who came to be […]
With the vast population of wedding photographers in the world, it’s tough to stand out and make yourself noticed. In order to solve this problem, Quinn Miller creates an image of Jurassic proportions (or Cretaceous proportions, for you purists out there). In an original composition, he creates an image of his wedding party fleeing for […]
Nature is full of beautiful textures and patterns, and photography is one of the few mediums that can capture it in all its intricate detail. Today’s photo is a gorgeously textured close-up of an elephant that was taken at a watering hole at the Salt Lick Lodge in Tsavo West National Park, Kenya: The photo was captured […]
This little lion cub might look cute and cuddly, as he closely resembles a Disney character we all know and love, but you definitely wouldn’t want to wrestle with him like you would a house cat. Photographer Kyle Mijlof captured this photo during his travels through Zimbabwe, one of the forty-one countries he’s visited since […]
Patterns and textures always make for interesting photography and are often sought out by photographers for just that reason. They can be found in the most unusual places and can be formed by any number of materials. Take, for example, this awesome photo of a rock formation: The image was captured in Zumaia, a small […]
One common tip in photography how-to books is to always be on the lookout for prime photo opportunities. Two such opportunities occur everyday and can be seen regardless of where you are in the world. Waiting for the sun to rise and set are popular events in a photographer’s day because of the many possibilities […]
The novelty of seeing the world from high up never wears off. From the countless sunsets to the deep blue of the ocean, there’s no doubt that we’re in for an extraordinary view no matter how much cloud cover there may be. Perhaps the only thing better than looking out an airplane window is looking […]
Photos taken from a hot air balloon are not as common as aerial photos taken from the window seat of an airplane or helicopter, but they’re just as majestic, if not more so. An airplane usually cruises above the clouds, and while that scene is beautiful in itself, you can’t fully appreciate nature’s many spectacles […]
Always bring a camera. These words of advice are repeated by photographers everywhere who know the best scenes always seem to unfold when you leave your camera at home. In the case of today’s interesting photo of the day, the photographer and the person pictured seem to have been trapped above water, with plenty of […]
