Tag: photography
Nature Photo of the Week: Buffalo in Grand Teton
Written by Madeline Breen | October 5th, 2012
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Majestic mountains, vibrant green grass and one incredible buffalo make this photo our pick for Nature Photo of the Week. Flickr user bethmax snapped this shot at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Thanks for submitting this photo through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr group. See all of The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images — submitted [...]
Nature Photo of the Week: Echo Lake
Written by Madeline Breen | September 7th, 2012
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Wouldn’t a dip in this lake feel good right about now? The picturesque Echo Lake in Maine seems to be calling us for a swim — and those calls actually appear to be echoing in the ripples of the lake. Many thanks to Flickr photographer RonG58 for submitting this image through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr [...]
Nature Photo of the Week: Greater Double-Collared Sunbird
Written by Madeline Breen | August 10th, 2012
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What vibrant colors! Flickr photographer Gareth Rasberry captured this brightly colored flower and greater double-collared sunbird in the Drakensberg Mountain Range of South Africa. Many thanks for submitting this image through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr group. See all of The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images — submitted to the Conservancy’s Flickr group by people like [...]
Nature Photo of the Week: Sunflower Seeds
Written by Madeline Breen | August 3rd, 2012
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The photo is a reminder of how fascinating nature can be. How can something so beautiful also taste so yummy? Flickr user Sharon Rouse photographed this cheerful sunflower’s seeds in Plymouth, MA. Thanks for submitting this golden gem through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr group. See all of The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images — submitted [...]
The River: Chasing a Drop Down the Colorado
Written by Peter McBride | July 31st, 2012
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From a bird’s eye vantage point, photographer Peter McBride explores every nook of the Colorado River in the hope of offering some human perspective and awareness to a complicated issue.
Nature Photo of the Week: Walking on Gold
Written by Madeline Breen | July 27th, 2012
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Flickr user Ron Wooten took this lovely sun-drenched photo along Texas’ gulf coast. Many thanks for submitting this golden gem through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr group. See all of The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images — submitted to the Conservancy’s Flickr group by people like you — at my.nature.org. And get inspired to take your [...]
Nature Photo of the Week: Ruby-Throat Hummingbird
Written by Brad Parker | July 6th, 2012
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The colors, the action, the detail on the bird’s head. There are many reasons we picked this shot as our Nature Photo of the Week. Thanks to Flickr user snooker2009 for submitting it through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr group. Great picture! See all of The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images — submitted to the [...]
Nature Photo of the Week: Turkey Tail Mushroom
Written by Madeline Breen | June 29th, 2012
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We interrupt your daily scheduled program with this magnificent photograph of a turkey tail mushroom. Flickr user RonG58 shot this interesting polypore in Winthrop, Maine and submitted it through The Nature Conservancy’s Flickr group. Great shot! See all of The Nature Conservancy’s featured daily nature images — submitted to the Conservancy’s Flickr group by people like [...]
Cool Green Morning: Tuesday, June 26
Written by Madeline Breen | June 26th, 2012
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10 out of 10 doctors recommend starting your day with a strong dose of green news.
- Sea level rise is happening 3-4 times as quickly on the East Coast. (TreeHugger)
- “Macromaniacs” use dazzling close-up images to help us better understand insects. (BBC Nature)
- Animals take note: you don’t have to be a primate to be smart. (Washington Post)
- Lead poisoning is to blame for the almost-extinct California condor. (Christian Science Monitor)
- Wait, scientists are scared of math, too? (TG Daily)
Nature Photo of the Week: the Ants Go Marching
Written by Madeline Breen | June 15th, 2012
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Look closely. What do you see? Crawling along the base of this basket flower are tiny ants, looking for a sweet afternoon snack. Flickr user borrowedcamera writes, “It’s funny, I didn’t even notice the ants until I got this up on my monitor.” We love this little surprise! Thanks for submitting this photo to The [...]
