Posts tagged with "sea"
WIPEOUT by LYLE KRANNICHFELD
May 29th, 201796 WIPEOUT riderless surfboard soars above a massive wave on Peahi, a surf break on Maui’s north shore. This image was captured during the Pe’ahi Challenge, a big-wave surfing event. Peahi, also known as Jaws, “is a spectacle in the truest sense of the word, with waves up to 80 on the biggest days,” photographer Lyle...
“Dead Whale” Of The Philippines Reminds Us That Ocean Pollution Is Getting Out Of Control
May 22nd, 2017231 A “dead whale” shocked thousands on social media. The a real-life billboard of a beached blue whale made of plastic was a collaboration between Greenpeace and Dentsu Jayme Syfu to increase awareness on ocean pollution. It was inspired from the 30 beached whales found in the shores of Europe just last year. One of them was found...
World's Largest Cruise Ship - Alice’s Wonderland at Sea
May 2nd, 2017258 Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas—the world’s largest cruise ship—is perhaps the epitome of excess. It’s heavier than 17.000 African elephants, taller than Mount Rushmore, more than twice as long as the Washington Monument. It has more horsepower than seven Ferraris. It hosts more works of art than the Louvre has paintings...
A Vision in Green - by Mathieu Rivrin
May 2nd, 201758 Foamy waves, agitated by European storm Ruzica, swell around the Tévennec lighthouse in Brittany, France. Local lore complements this moody scene—the lighthouse is believed to be haunted. The image does possess a phenomenal quality, according to Your Shot photographer Mathieu Rivrin: “When we went there, the light was divine,...
Fascinating "Puglia", Unique Part of Italy
April 24th, 2017189 Puglia, Italy Fascinating Puglia lies in southern region in Italy , with its landscapes steeped in Greek, Norman, and Arab history.Puglia is also knownby its Roman name of Apulia, was listed of “20 Places to See Now” by National Geographic Traveler. One of its most striking features is its Trulli - old whitewashed stone buildings...
His Whale's Photographies Will Blow Your Mind
March 10th, 201768 Scientist and Biology Professor Audun Rikardsen grew up in northern Norway. He has always been fascinated by the whales of the Arctic coast. After becoming a Biology professor and learning everything about marine life in 2010 he decided to start taking pictures. ''For me, nature photography is about having fun, telling stories,...
Whale of a Time - by David Robinson
February 22nd, 201761 Photograph by David Robinson A whale shark—the biggest fish in the sea—swims along, “extremely curious” about his observers. Your Shot photographer David Robinson, who researches whale shark ecology, captured this image in Qatar on a day with “great visibility” in an area with waters that are usually full of plankton. ...
Unique Indoor Luxury Aquarium Ideas
February 21st, 2017248 Ever wondered why modern fish tanks are so popular and people are immediately and almost hypnotically drawn towards them the moment their eyes spot one in the vicinity. There is something mesmerizing and charming about aquariums and their mere presence offers a sense of peace and tranquility.Maybe it is the fluid motion of those...
