Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern
Throughout history, philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists of all kinds have studied the different kinds of patterns seen in nature. We seek ways to order our universe and explain our existence. From the logarithmic spiral of a Nautilus shell to the sixfold symmetry of a snowflake to those crazy fractal ferns, we are constantly surrounded […]
Photo Gallery: A Bird’s Eye View
A birds eye view . . . Travel is about perspective. It changes the way we look at things in many ways. This can be philosophical, or it can just address the opportunities we get based on our mode of transportation! Just for fun, we collected some of our favorite shots taken from airplane windows. […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above
This image was taken “From Above” through the Lookdown Window of Tokyo Tower. One of us, no name will be mentioned, was none too happy about standing on the glass floor.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture
Pre Rup temple is located just south of the Eastern Reservoir within the Angkor Wat Archaeological Complex in Cambodia. The temples are a symbol of the country and a source of pride for its people. The ancient site, as much as 1000 years old, is visited by hordes of tourists, but somehow retains a deep sense of peace. […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Up
This image was taken in the Sagano bamboo forest in Arashiyama, west of Kyoto, Japan. The whole area has been known for its beautiful, natural setting since as early as the Heian period (794-1185), when nobles sought a place of clam and quiet outside the ancient capital. Lying between the Nonomiya-jinja shrine and Tenryu-ji temple, […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Change
When thinking of the word “change,” (the cue for this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge) the thought of something old next to something new came to mind. Japan is a country of ancient culture and tradition right alongside the cutting edge of modern society and technology. This image was captured at Higashi Honganji Temple (dating back […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Color
Kniphofia uvaria, Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily depending on your mood. These lovely flowers originate from Cape Province, South Africa. This example resides on some family property in South Carolina. The vividness of their colors always amazes me.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
In honor of St. Paddy’s Day, we present the slideshow below. The theme: GREEN!
Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward
March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection. March on, and fear not the thorns, or the sharp stones on life’s path. –Khalil Gibran The sand dunes outside the town of Swapokmund, Namibia feel infinite. Grains of sand, for as far as the eye can see, stretch out forward into […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique
Spirobranchus giganteus, AKA Christmas Tree Worms, are an intriguing specimen among Earth’s creatures. These little guys are not uncommon in tropical waters, but they certainly are unique! The tube-dwelling worms are found living in and on coral, eating plankton and tiny microorganisms as they pass by carried on the currents. The twin, spiral appendages are actually a […]