Environment

February 27, 2014

Well-Camouflaged Soldiers Make Themselves Hard to Find

While Simon Menner’s series Camouflage Extended might appear as friendly photos of the German Alps, there’s actually a hidden sniper every picture. Menner worked closely with the German Army to produce these incredible images that highlight the art of camouflage. Wearing special clothing designed with specific patterns, the soldiers concealed themselves to blend in with the surrounding landscape. They did such an amazing job that it’s hard to spot them unless you look very carefully.

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July 25, 2013

Huge Storm Waves Amost Swallow People in Portugal

This past January, a massive storm hit across Portugal that produced strong winds of up to 80 miles per hour and heavy rain. The disaster, described as the biggest natural catastrophe in Portugal in recent years, was caused by a freak cyclone weather phenomenon called an explosive cyclogenesis. One of the areas where you could see nature in all its fury was in Porto, on the jetty that houses the Felgueiras Lighthouse.

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September 4, 2012

Gorgeous Aerial Shots of Iceland’s Volcanic Rivers

Time and time again, we're reminded of nature's beauty. It's hard to believe, but these photos of real landscapes, not abstract paintings. They are actually aerial shots of streams, alive with motion and color, finding their way down the ashen sides of volcanoes in Iceland.

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