Photography

September 16, 2016

Once-In-A-Lifetime Photo Captures a Caiman Wearing a Crown of Butterflies in the Amazon

As photographer Mark Cowan traveled down the Amazon, studying reptile and amphibian diversity with the Herpetology Division at the University of Michigan, he captured a phenomenal photo that is as visually stunning as it is educational. The image showcases a lounging caiman with a vibrant crown of butterflies. Biologically, the winged creatures need salt to survive, and the water that collects on the caiman's skin is a key provider of those minerals.

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September 14, 2016

Buddhist Monk’s Footprints Are Naturally Ingrained in Wood Floor From Praying in Same Spot for 20 Years

For over 20 years, a Buddhist monk named Hua Chi has been praying in the same spot at his temple in Tongren, China—and it shows. After two decades and up to 3,000 prayers per day, his footprints are ingrained in the wood floor, highlighting his incredible devotion to his spiritual practice. The deepest part of the footprints measure 3 centimeters (1.2 inches) and are a cast of the balls of his feet.

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September 2, 2016

Photographer Wears Panda Suit Disguise to Snap Candid Pictures of Them in Nature

Great Pandas have long been on the “Most Endangered Species” list with only 1,864 left in the world. The survival of this rare and unusual mammal depends greatly on the efforts of animal conservationists, such as those at the Wolong Nature Reserve in China. The organization breeds pandas and trains them to be released into the wild—and their employees are seriously dedicated.

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August 25, 2016

Photographer Behind Iconic Baby Photos From the 90s Reveals What Those Infants Look Like Now

Photographer Anne Geddes has made a name for herself with her iconic baby photography. Her simple, yet creative portraits of newborn babies have decorated calendars, greeting cards, and desktop wallpapers for over 30 years. Thousands of babies have come through her studio to be dressed up as butterflies, sunflowers, and other seasonal costumes. Although she has made a living out of photographing babies, she continues to treat each portrait as an individual discovery.

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