Incredible Photos Of Mongolian Tribe Show Deep Bond With Animals The Dukha tribe from Mongolia are one of the few remaining “lost” tribes that have completely escaped the realities of the modern world. They are best known as reindeer herders, but their connection with the animal world goes beyond reindeer. The magical photographs were taken by Hamid Sardar Afkhami who travelled to Khovsgol, Mongolia to photograph one of the few Dukha families that remain. Matadornetwork.com reports: The children of the tribe are raised surrounded by reindeer, and they build a close connection. 'Super badass' photographs capture exploding water balloons making liquid hair Highly-stylized images draw viewers into decisive moment Amazing 'wigs' created by dropping water balloons onto subjects heads Bald men chosen because captured water resembles hair Water Wigs wow: photographer Tim Tadder spent hours working out how to capture water balloons milliseconds after impact. Source: Supplied Water Wigs wow: a halo effect, captured by photographer Tim Tadder. Source: Supplied Water Wigs wow: capturing the impact of these super long balloons was very tricky. Water Wig photos wow: capturing the impact of these super long balloons was very tricky. A WONDERFUL photographic experiment involving bald men, water balloons and a high speed digital camera has become an internet sensation viewed by a million people in less than a week, winning its creator rave reviews. “This concept was born ten months ago. 'Water wig' photos wow: Don King effect captured by photographer Tim Tadder. “This project benefited from the people around me.”
10 Most Beautiful Natural Swimming Pools in the World | Globe Traveling As the mercury rises it’s hard not to daydream about taking a dip in the cool, crystal-clear blue-green waters of some imagined paradise. These photos of 10 most beautiful natural swimming spots around the world, from a deadly pool atop 360-foot falls to a mirage-like oasis in the desert of Arizona, will have you booking a flight or at least searching for a cool swimming hole close to home. 1. Little River Canyon, Alabama Within the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi River is the Little River, which plunges into the canyon and then meanders through it for 12 miles, offering up a number of beautiful swimming holes that are popular with locals in the heat of summer. ‘Hippie Hole’ 2. This is a beautiful natural lagoon with pristine water and resembles a swimming pool carved into rocks. 3. Located in the Eco-archeological Park Ik Kil, just 3 km from Chichén Itzá and Pisté. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. This one is a little more commercial. but spectacular nonetheless. 10.
The Fairy Tale Forest By Ildiko Neer | Travel Klix Hungarian photographer Ildiko Neer began operations in 2009. He draws his inspiration from nature, but a special thrill is wood – the sun makes its way through the trees, the sound of leaves and stunning colors of autumn. All this was reflected in the works of photographer. This amazing photographer really have the eye for a good nature photo. Landscapes, landscapes news, landscapes photos, nature, nature landscapes, nature news, Nature Photos, Photos, travel landscapes, travel nature, Travel News, Travel Photos, Travel Tips Rare White Whale Makes Surprise Appearance in New Zealand Scientists got a special thrill this week when they got to experience an unexpected encounter with a rare white humpback whale who made a surprising appearance off the coast of New Zealand. A research team with the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) were out conducting an annual survey of humpback whales in Cook Strait to see how they are recovering after commercial whaling was banned in 1964. The whale they spotted is believed to be Migaloo, which is aboriginal for ‘white fella,’ who was first spotted off the coast of Australia in 1991 and has continued to make appearances there every year. According to a statement from the DOC, two whales were first spotted before the team realized one of them was very much not like the other. “I thought, wow that whale is white, that is amazing!” The white humpback whale with a normal humpback whale. The white whale’s distinctive dorsal fin and spiny protuberances behind the fin. “This is so unique. The white whale’s head.
The most Striking Tourist Places Watch a selection of the most attractive and unusual tourist attractions, which are on earth. Tunnel of Love in Ukraine Hang Son Doong cave in Vietnam Bolivia The blue hole in the island of Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu Kaieteur Falls Lavender fields in Provence Crooked Forest in Poland Park Hitachi in Japan Laguna Giola in Thassos, Greece Rice terraces in Yunnan, China
Lamu Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Lamu, situated 341 kilometres (212 mi) by road northeast of Mombasa, is the headquarters of Lamu County and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lamu is Kenya's oldest continually inhabited town, and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa, founded in 1370. The town contains the Lamu Fort on the seafront, which commenced construction under Fumo Madi ibn Abi Bakr, the Sultan of Pate, and was completed after his death in the early 1820s. Lamu is also home to 23 mosques including the Riyadha Mosque, built in 1900, and a Donkey Sanctuary. History[edit] Early history[edit] Lamu Town on Lamu Island is Kenya's oldest continually inhabited town, and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa. Today, the majority of Lamu's population is Muslim.[2] "Golden Age"[edit] Colonial period[edit] Modern Lamu[edit] Economy[edit] Activity on the waterfront
22 Unbelievable Places that are Hard to Believe Really Exist Our world is so full of wonders that new and amazing places are discovered every day, be that by professional photographers or amateurs. Different geographical locations, climatic conditions and even seasons offer the widest variety of natural wonders: pink lakes, stunning lavender or tulip fields, breath-taking canyons and mountains, and other places you can hardly believe actually exist! [Read more...] Some of the pictures in this collection will be of all natural sights you can find while traveling around the world, while the others have experienced human interference – but even in these cases, the result of such collaboration is spectacular. The Japanese learned how to tame thousands of orchids and form a romantic tunnel out of them; another one was formed all the way in Ukraine by a passing train; and what eventually ends up as hot tea in our mugs, first grows in stunning tree fields in Asia. Feel free to add more places in the comments under the article. Tunnel of Love, Ukraine
The adorable “sea bunny” - a nudibranch It’s round, and fluffy and has wiggly little ears! Sort of. These little sea creatures, affectionately dubbed “sea bunnies” have recently become social media celebrities. They’re actually sea slugs, and belong to the wild group of mollusks called nudibranchs. ダイブストアエグザイル/Video screen capture As for the “ears”—over on Deep Sea News, Dr. Crawl Ray/CC BY 2.0 All nudibranchs are hermaphrodites, which means they produce both sperm and eggs but cannot fertilize themselves. Jorunna parva have a number of different colorings, and are often yellow with black specks and rhinophores. If there wasn’t enough reason to “aawwww” over sea bunnies, the fact that these creatures are incredibly tiny adds extra points to their adorableness score. And in case your day hasn't had enough bunny cuteness from Japan, check out this island full of (land) rabbits.
The World's 15 Most Amazing Roads Hairpin Turns, Breathtaking Scenery Next They wind through mountain passes, across deserts and even over stretches of ocean. Some were built on top of centuries-old footpaths carved into hillsides, while others connect cities and countries across spans that previously had been impassable. The editors at CarsRoute.com compiled a list of the 15 most amazing roads all around the world, starting with a name that will be familiar to anyone who's been to the Florida Keys: the Overseas Highway. Source: CarsRoute - Car News MORE ON WEATHER.COM: Most Beautiful Roads in America
5 Delightfully Non-touristy Things to Do in Tuscany « On The Road with Economy Car Hire On The Road with Economy Car Hire Favoured for its rolling green pastures, divine cuisine and of course its many intriguing landmarks, there are many things to do in Tuscany, which is why it is one of the most popular regions for visitors to Italy. With such an action packed itinerary taking in the likes of the Leaning Tower of Pisa or the Uffizi Art Gallery in Florence, many never venture further afield and thus may leave with the opinion that the area is touristy and packed with people. This is not always the case however; many areas of Tuscany are rarely ever visited by anyone but locals. Here’s a pick of some delightfully non-touristy things to do that will be sure to show you a whole different side of Tuscany. Minicruise of the Tuscan archipelago Despite being blessed with a beautiful coastline, many of Tuscany’s visitors are too preoccupied with the delights of the cities and towns to truly explore it and it seems that few people are aware of the stunning Tuscan archipelago that lies just off the shore. Vie Cave