A Deadly Alkaline Lake in Africa Turns Animals into Calcified Statues. Calcified Fish Eagle, Lake Natron, 2012 Calcified Bat II, Lake Natron, 2012 Calcified Swallow, Lake Natron, 2012 Calcified Dove, Lake Natron, 2012 Calcified Flamingo, Lake Natron, 2012 Calcified Songbird, Lake Natron, 2012 Lake Natron in northern Tanzania is one of the harshest environments on Earth.
While working Africa photographer Nick Brandt stopped by the lake to discover several dead animals on the shoreline. These photos and many more are included in Brandt’s new book, Across the Ravaged Land, a third and final volume of photography documenting the disappearance of animals in Eastern Africa. Face your fears: extreme creepy-crawly close-ups – in pictures. 14 Time Travelling Celebrities. The 51 Most Perfectly Timed Photos Ever. My Jaw Literally Dropped To The Floor! Right place, right angle, right time.
These are the unbelievable moments every photographer dreams of capturing. 40 Must-See Photos From The Past. The phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” was coined by American newspaper editor Arthur Brisbane in 1911.
It’s a simple notion that applies to many aspects of our lives, but especially to historical photography. Sometimes, one simple picture can tell you more about history than any story you might read or any document you might analyze. [Read more...] These photographs all tell stories about the historical figures or events that they represent. Once taken simply to document their present, they now help us witness the past. Perhaps the wars, poverty, fights for freedom and little miracles of the past have lessons for us that we can use today? (via sobadsogood) Woman With A Gas-Resistant Pram, England, 1938 Unpacking the head of the Statue of Liberty, 1885 Elvis in the Army, 1958 Animals being used as part of medical therapy, 1956 Testing of new bulletproof vests, 1923 Charlie Chaplin at age 27, 1916 Hindenburg Disaster, May 6, 1937 Circus hippo pulling a cart, 1924.
20 Historic Black and White Photos Colorized. One of the greatest facets of reddit are the thriving subreddits, niche communities of people who share a passion for a specific topic.
One of the Sifter’s personal favourites is r/ColorizedHistory. The major contributors are a mix of professional and amateur colorizers that bring historic photos to life through color. All of them are highly skilled digital artists that use a combination of historical reference material and a natural eye for colour. When we see old photos in black and white, we sometimes forget that life back then was experienced in the same vibrant colours that surround us today.
This gallery of talented artists helps us remember that :) Below you will find a collection of some of the highest rated colorized images to date on r/ColorizedHistory. I’ve also provide a list of some of the top contributors (in no particular order): - StumbleUpon. - StumbleUpon. 36 Jaw-Dropping Nature Photos. Black Rock Creative. Johan Thörnqvist & Pictures from my phone. Day and Night in New York City Captured in Single Images [8 Pictures] Living with Giraffes at Nairobi's Giraffe Manor. This luxury boutique hotel is not what you would expect from your standard vacation lodging!
Located in Kenya, just about 12 miles outside of Nairobi, Giraffe Manor is 12 acres of private land and 140 acres of indigenous forest that is home to a herd of Rothschild Giraffe. The website explains that the Giraffe Center, located on the Giraffe Manor grounds “was set up by AFEW (African Fund for Endangered Wildlife) as a breeding centre for the endangered Rothschild Giraffe, and has now evolved to operate conservation and educational programs for Kenyan school children. Giraffe Centre has preserved the original habitat intact for the giraffes and a variety of birds and animals including warthogs, hyenas and sometimes a leopard.”
Built in 1932, the manor décor is a combination of traditional and modern, with a two-story entrance hall, majestic staircase, and immaculately furnished interiors. Guests are offered the opportunity to interact with the giraffes at all times of day. G A L L E R Y - StumbleUpon.