Artists can express themselves in many different shapes and forms and often some of their most powerful work is not put on a canvas but actually on the human body itself. Body painting has been around for thousands of years, whether in the form of a simple tattoo or a complex tribal uniform. It can […]
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In terms of pure beauty, nothing can quite compare to nature. Even the world’s most talented artists, sculptors and designers struggle to match the breathtaking beauty of nature in all its glory and nowhere is this more apparent than when witnessing fields in bloom. Whether it’s the stunning lavender fields of France or the thousands […]
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Rock climbing is not only an incredibly exhilarating sport, it is also one of the best ways to see the world. While indoor centres are a great way to get an introduction to it, the real thrills of the sport are found outdoors. Whether it’s scaling a tricky boulder with no safety rope or some of the […]
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Wildlife photography is usually all about capturing animals at their majestic best. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards turn this concept on its head and is all about celebrating animals making themselves look rather foolish. This year’s awards attracted over 2,200 entries, which have now been whittled down to the top 40. Whether it’s a chuckling […]
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The unpredictability of wildlife often makes capturing the perfect shot a long and frustrating process but the very best photographers know that putting in the long hours can often result in witnessing that special moment and landing a ‘shot of a lifetime’. That’s exactly what the winners of the 2016 British Wildlife Photography Awards managed […]
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Wildlife photographers spend a huge amount of their careers sat around waiting for a photo opportunity. It can often take weeks or even months to capture that perfect shot and a great deal of patience is needed to forge a successful career. Every now and again though, a shot is timed so perfectly that the […]
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Whales are the largest mammals on our planet and, while these enormous and powerful creatures may look pretty daunting, they are actually fairly docile and inquisitive animals. Humankind has had a long standing fascination with the whale but any opportunities to get up close to the majestic mammals are few and far between, meaning the […]
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You’d be forgiven for thinking that the photos below were captured for a nature documentary but the incredible images were actually caught by a plain old traffic camera in Canada. The breathtaking images of the snowy owl in flight were caught, totally by chance, by a camera on a Montreal motorway in Quebec at the […]
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Every year Dronestagr.am runs International Drone Contest where many professional photographers submit stunning views captured with drones. Outstanding shots from across the world ranging from aerial town shots to creative nature photography. In 2017, the 4th annual contest, there were a lot of beautifully captured drone shots, but here are those that made it into the top 3 for […]
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If you’ve ever watched an episode of Tom & Jerry, The Roadrunner or countless nature documentaries, it soon becomes pretty clear that the majority of animals just don’t get on. Whether it’s fighting over a potential mate or being hunted for food, there’s no doubting that the animal kingdom can be a brutal place. Thankfully, […]
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