Nature

July 30, 2017

Magnificent Photos of Canyons Carved Over Millions of Years

Photographer Christopher Eaton (Pinyon Ridge Photography) takes beautiful and otherworldly shots of the most-visited and most-photographed collection of slot canyons in the American Southwest. These include Antelope Canyon and the nearby Canyon X. Located in Arizona, these deep and narrow landforms have been carved over millions of years. Namely as a result of flash floods, rushing water has eroded the stone into one-of-a-kind formations with smooth and sweeping contours.

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June 12, 2017

Spectacular “Galaxy” Flowers Look Like They Hold the Universe in Their Petals

With their many different patterns, colors, shapes, and sizes, it's not unusual to gaze upon a peculiar plant and realize that it reminds you of something completely different. One flower that has taken this phenomenon to the next level is the Night Sky Petunia, a pretty purple bloom that will have you seeing stars—literally. Scientifically known as Petunia cultivars, this cosmic flower features unique markings reminiscent of a starry sky. Each unique plant features clusters of purple flowers speckled with luminous white dots that look like celestial bodies.

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April 24, 2017

Beautiful ‘Rose Succulents’ Look Like Tiny Blossoming Flowers from a Fairy Tale

Recently, succulents have gone from humble houseplants to trendy home accessories. In addition to their easy-to-care-for nature and alluring, jade-like tones, plant lovers adore the water storage plants for their diverse selection of shapes. In the past, we've seen succulents that look like burrowing bunnies and leaping dolphins. Now, we've discovered some that magically mimic the delicate look of recently-bloomed roses! Formally known as Greenovia dodrentalis, the species of “rose succulents” features rounded petals layered in symmetrical patterns evocative of a blossoming flower.

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March 16, 2017

20+ Pieces of Nature-Inspired Furniture That Creatively Capture Earth’s Beauty

What if you could explore the great outdoors and experience earth's natural wonders without leaving the comfort of your home? Thanks to many contemporary creatives, this is entirely possible! Today, some artists and designers have adopted nature as their muse and craft interior pieces rooted in the physical world. In this collection of earthly objects, we take a look at some of our favorite pieces of nature-inspired furniture.

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