Pink coral. Beautiful alien-like underwater world

Beautiful alien-like underwater world
According to scientists, simple contemplation of aquarium fish positively affects the mental health of a person. And that’s probably a reason of appearance of the underwater photography. Wonderful underwater world of the oceans, rivers, and seas attracts people with cameras. However, underwater photography is actually pretty rare. First, because not everyone owns an underwater camera. And second, even owning such a professional camera doesn’t make you a professional photographer, able to get incredible shots.

Meanwhile, this post features beautiful corals. Noteworthy, coral reefs are under stress around the world, and for many reasons. In particular, coral mining, agricultural and urban runoff, pollution (organic and inorganic), over-fishing, and blast fishing. Besides, the digging of canals and access into islands and bays localized threats to coral ecosystems. Also, there are broader threats. Among them – sea temperature rise, sea level rise and pH changes from ocean acidification. All associated with greenhouse gas emissions. In 1998, 16% of the world’s reefs died as a result of increased water temperature.
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Beautiful landscape. Nature is the art of God. Dante Alighieri

Nature is the art of God. Dante Alighieri
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
William Wordsworth

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves”. John Muir
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Inspired by the beauty of Winter landscapes

Beautiful Winter landscapes
A gloomy autumn replaced by winter – an amazing and beautiful time of the year! The first snow fell and everything – covered with a snow cover, like a white fluffy blanket. Particularly beautiful on clear days, when the rays of the sun, reflected and shimmering in the snow, fill everything with bright light.
Snowflakes quietly fall to the ground, then in the form of stars, then in the form of grains. But the most beautiful thing is when the snow falls in flakes. It seems that it is not snow flying but flakes of cotton wool. Snow covers the roofs of houses, cars, trees and streets. Beautiful, like in a fairy tale!

The bare trees stand wrapped in snow blankets, and only one spruce spread their fluffy paws. The tits croak, picking up the red berries of mountain ash. Occasionally the rabbit will run. It has already changed its gray coat to a light outfit.
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Huge crowds of Koreans enjoy a good opportunity to try a Miracle Island Chindo …walking on water is possible.

Miracle Island Chindo …walking on water is possible
Near the island of Chindo (the third largest in the archipelago of the same name) in February and June a grand tide happens. In particular, a natural bridge under water, which connects the two islands (3 kilometers distance) opens. Twice a year, close to the blossoming islands, literally the sea opens up – that’s when huge crowds of Koreans enjoy a good opportunity to take a walk. Miracles, and more!
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Traditional folk and building craft – Beautiful Thatched Houses England.

Thatching is the craft of building a roof with dry vegetation. In particular, straw, water reed, sedge, rushes and heather, layering the vegetation so as to shed water away from the inner roof. Meanwhile, it is a very old roofing method and used in both tropical and temperate climates. Noteworthy, builders still use thatch in developing countries, usually with low-cost, local vegetation. By contrast in some developed countries it is now the choice of affluent people who desire a rustic look for their home. Or who have purchased an originally thatched abode.
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The Baikal. New 7 Wonders of Nature.

After two years of vote-casting by millions of people from across the globe, appeared a new list of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature. Meanwhile, the organizer of the international competition became the group of the same name – New7Wonders. According to them, the original list consisted of around 440 nominated locales. However, they chose seven ‘provisional’ top wonders, in accordance with preference of a million international voters. An official announcement of the winning sites revealed the final seven, following in the alphabetical order:
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The view from the cave. Beautiful Hamilton Pool in Texas

Beautiful Hamilton Pool in Texas
According to the local residents and tourists, this place is probably the most beautiful in Texas. It’s Hamilton Pool, which appeared thanks to the collapse of the underground river’s dome because of erosion thousands of years ago. Hamilton Pool Preserve is about 23 miles (37 km) west of Austin, Highway 71 off Texas. Since the 1960s, Hamilton Pool has been a popular summer swimming spot for Austin visitors and residents.
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Llama. Wild Animals in Motion by Art Wolfe, American photographer

Wild Animals in Motion by Art Wolfe
Talented American photographer, born September 13, 1951 in Seattle, Washington, Art Wolfe is a television host, conservationist, photography teacher and artist. In addition, most notably known for his color photographs of animals in motion.

Wolfe graduated from the University of Washington with Bachelor’s degrees in fine arts and art education in 1975. According to Wolfe, his photography career has spanned five decades, and during this period he has been a passionate advocate for the environment and indigenous culture. Meanwhile, during that time he has worked on every continent, having created a dazzling array of projects.
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Love. Photoart by California based photographer. Full of beauty and softness photography by Claire Brocato

Full of beauty and softness photography by Claire Brocato
San Diego-based photographer Claire Brocato grew up in South Africa. Then, she lived in England, and now resides in Southern California. According to the photographer, this helped her have a well-rounded view of the world and an appreciation for different cultures and ways of life. “It’s made me realize that there is more than one way of looking at something, which comes in handy with photography”.

Claire Brocato has a creative, photo-journalistic style. In particular, specializing in child, family and lifestyle photography full of beauty and softness. “I have always had an appreciation for beautiful and creative photographs, but only really started learning what I could do with my Nikon during the earlier part of 2009. I am still learning, but I’m thoroughly enjoying this journey and loving the world that photography has introduced me to!” – Claire Brocato
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