Animals

February 10, 2021

Wildlife Photographer Reveals How Elegant Birds Look a Lot Sillier From the Front

The simple shift of a camera can make a portrait look completely different—especially when it comes to our feathered friends. We're used to seeing birds photographed from a profile or three-quarter view that highlights their glorious beaks. But as photographer Ruurd Jelle van der Leij shows in his series Frontals, capturing birds from a straight-on vantage point significantly alters how they appear—and it just might make you laugh.

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January 8, 2021

Adorable Wedding Cake Features Beloved Dog Making a Playful Mess

For newlyweds Roisin & Hunter Bicklmeier, it was no question that their Golden Retriever named Bear would play a part in their wedding day. As they planned for the occasion, they wanted to involve him as much as possible. From having his moment walking down the aisle to the “Bear’s biscuit bar” where their guests could take home doggie bags for their dogs, the adorable pup featured throughout the day.

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