10 Examples of Incredible Starry Night Sky Photography, and a How-To Video. Glass Beach (Fort Bragg, California) Beach in northern California, USA When the original dump site filled up in 1943, the site was moved to what is now known as "Site 2", the active dump site from 1943 until 1949.
When this beach became full in 1949, the dump was moved north to what is now known as "Glass Beach", which remained an active dump site until 1967. There are three Glass Beach sites in Fort Bragg where trash was dumped into the ocean between 1906 and 1967. Site Two (1943–1949) and Three (1949–1967 – "Glass Beach") are located at the end of the path that begins on the corner of Elm Street and Glass Beach Drive. These sites are accessible by foot and by a short climb down the cliffs surrounding the beach. All of the actual "Glass Beach", Site 3, is adjacent to MacKerricher State Park. Rounded glass at the beach. Jens_kolk_naturdokument_marienkaefer_makro.jpg (900×602) Still Looking For Paradise? Maldives - justpaste.it.
Double chain of twenty-six atolls… The Republic of Maldives, or simply the Maldives, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean.
It consists of approximately 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, along the north-south direction, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometers, making this one of the most disparate countries in the world. The atolls are composed of live coral reefs and sand bars, situated atop a submarine ridge 960 kilometers long that rises abruptly from the depths of the Indian Ocean and runs from north to south. Crystal clear waters, beautiful white sand beaches, swaying palm trees and fabulous dive sites – that’s why the Maldives, is known for being one of the best tropical holiday destinations in the world. ...and no need to climb ;) With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the lowest country on the planet.
Summer never ends ... Crystal clear waters and azure blue lagoons... Nature photography: Norbert Maier I am an illustrator, graphic artist and animation specialist from Munich/Germany. Most recently I was a Set and Texture Designer for the Tim Burton movie “9″. Prior to this I was working as a Layout Artist for Walt Disney Feature Animation for movies like “Mulan” and “Lilo & Stitch”.
Skills: Illustration – Animation Layout – Graphic Design – Set Design – Texture Design – Web Design – Digital Imaging – Photography Visit website ↑ Back to top. Fairytale Destinations. Is it a dream or is it for real?
These places will make you wonder whether you step into the land of magic and fantasy or still firmly stand on the ground. With unearthly nature, unreal landscapes or fairy tale architecture, these destinations will take you far away from your humdrum reality. Picturesque Colmar in France, considered the most beautiful city in Europe, looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale. This tiny town in Alsace is famous not only for its magically colourful old town. Colmar, situated along the Alsatian Wine Route, is called the "Capital of Alsatian Wine" - it boasts a sunny microclimate and is the second driest city in France, making it ideal for wine growing. As if being the wine capital was not enough, Colmar, with its pretty squares, fountains and canals, is also called the "little Venice" (la Petite Venise). The Lord of the Rings' scenery of Faroe Islands truly makes you believe the archipelago is inhabited by hobbits and elves.
Saksun, Faroe Islands. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. The stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park lies in the Lika region of Croatia.
The park is surrounded by the mountains Plješevica, Mala Kapela, and Medveđak, which are part of the Dinaric Alps. The 16 blue-green Plitvice Lakes, which are separated by natural dams of travertine, are situated on the Plitvice plateau. Waterfalls connect the lakes, and the tallest waterfall is Veliki Slap at 70 meters (230 feet) tall. The Plitvice lakes area boasts a large variety of interesting and colorful flora and fauna.