The Common Loon is known for its haunting calls and striking black and white plumage and bright red eyes. The Loon is a large, goose-sized diving bird with a long body that rides low in the water. An adult is 2-3 feet long, weighs 8-12 pounds and has a wing span of 4-5 feet. It … Continue reading
Who knew that blowing bubbles in sub-zero temperatures could create such beautiful crystalline patterns? Apparently photographer Cheryl Johnson did. She went out on cold days to capture the many possible ways each bubble would form its incredible display. Created by the water in between the soapy film layers, the freezing begins at the bottom and … Continue reading
Photograph by James Bian, National Geographic Your Shot The sun sets over the mountaintops in Xingping, China, in this photo by Your Shot member James Bian. “Guilin and the Li River are famous for their beautiful landscape,” he writes. “Visiting this area [has been] my dream. Before the trip, I selected a couple of locations … Continue reading
The diversity of Australia’s birdlife is amazing, with over 800 species who live in every kind of environment. From the mountains to the mangroves, and from the rainforests to the deserts, Australian birds have adapted to almost every kind of environment. Spot the Galah by Gemma Deavin, Longreach, Queensland. Smiling in Flight by BryanLJ, Maroochydore, … Continue reading
A brave woman models her latest electrified permed hairstyle for the super inventive and electric hairdresser company Eugène Ltd in 1923. Image Credit: Photograph by the Wellcome Collection via From Frankenstein to feminism: how electricity powered our imaginations | Books | The Guardian
It has lain abandoned for the best part of 400 years and is said to be the most haunted place in India. Situated between the cities of Delhi and Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan the true reason for its abandonment has been lost to history, though there are several legends surrounding its fate. Even … Continue reading
