NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured a lush, highly detailed landscape – the iconic Pillars of Creation – where new stars are forming within dense clouds of gas and dust. The three-dimensional pillars look like majestic rock formations, but are far more permeable. These columns are made up of cool interstellar gas and dust […]
Of the many natural phenomena that occur, witnessing new land being formed right in front of your eyes should definitely be an interesting one to witness. If you’re wondering what we’re talking about, this is when the hot lava from a volcano meets the ocean waters and cools down to form a solid mass. If […]
One of the best things about traveling is the random and interesting stuff that happens to you that makes for a good story later on. This is why they say that traveling makes you a storyteller. Photographer Hansi did happen to experience something thrilling that was worth sharing. He was hiking alone on Antelope Island […]
Patience is key in photography. Sometimes you need to wait for the action to happen and sometimes for the right light. You’d expect a posed studio shot to be over within a few minutes. But that was not the case with the following image by Peter Lindgren. As he explains, it took him over one […]
Nothing beats relaxation time while watching and listening to a cascading waterfall. The feeling is hypnotic, especially in the presence of beautiful terrain and a complementary sunrise. This image successfully captures that feeling, giving the viewer a sneak peek of the captivating landscapes strewn throughout Iceland: This waterfall named Seljalandsfoss, located in the Rangarvallasysla region of Iceland, […]
Mountains are truly amazing. They’re gigantic beauties in themselves. This photograph of Oguz Bashi Peak in Kyrgyzstan by photographer Albert Dros is of a different level: The image is a single long exposure. Dros has beautifully used the stream as a leading line. Further, the tree patches and the rocky mountains add layers to the […]
The San Francisco Bay area is by far one of the most beautiful places on earth to photograph. With the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, stunning skyline, gorgeous natural spaces, and dynamic weather, there’s pretty much something for every type of photographer. But, what happens when you go above the land? Landscape photographer Nicholas Steinberg takes […]
Adding a familiar foreground element when photographing the Milky Way is a common practice. This adds context while giving a sense of scale. In most cases, photographers end up using a landscape or some abandoned building as the foreground which makes the image seem a little cliché. So, photographer Gary Cummins tried something different and […]
The stunning image below, taken by David Chambon, has been making its rounds on the Internet because of its sheer beauty. Using a macro lens to allow for a very close up image, Chambon was lucky enough to photograph the dragonfly, which is usually a very jittery insect: The weight of the water is enough […]
There’s something special about a quiet, rural scene at night. Many photographers spend hours upon hours looking for the perfect barn and the ideal conditions to capture the ultimate landscape under a twinkling sky. This shot in Maricopa, CA, as captured by MattsRod, is a good specimen. It shows a breathtaking view of calm waters and […]
