Photography

May 5, 2015

Climb 659 Steps Up This Historic Colombian Landmark for Majestic Countryside Views

The small town of Guatap, Colombia has a unique landmark that attracts a countless number of visitors each year. The Rock of Guatap is 7,005 ft. high and provides 659 steps for visitors to climb to the top. At the peak of this magnificent rock, tourists are rewarded with marvelous views of the majestic countryside. There is also a small area that provides visitors with postcards and souvenirs after they have completed their journey.

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April 29, 2015

Stunning Drone Photos Capture World Landmarks From a Bird’s-Eye-View

New Zealand-based photographer Amos Chapple captures the world from a bird's-eye-view in his gorgeous series titled Air. We've recently admired Chapple's eye-opening images of the coldest city in the world. Here, in warmer climates, he uses drone technology to snap stunning pictures high in the sky. Architectural accomplishments like the Taj Mahal, Lotus Temple, and Saint Petersburg's Hermitage Pavilion are all featured, along with some lesser-known locales.

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April 23, 2015

Spectacular Bioluminescent "Sea Sparkles" Glow at Brava Beach in Uruguay

Remco Douma is a Dutch photographer who is passionate about capturing the sights of Uruguay, a country that he calls his home. While at Brava beach near Punta del Este, he witnessed a magical sight. “Sea sparkles” appeared on March 31, and they transformed the crashing waves into a spectacular, luminous blue that radiated under the night sky.

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April 14, 2015

Vintage Photos of Japan’s Old Art of Soba Delivery on Bicycles

Food delivery has changed drastically since the old days of demae (trans. “to go in front of”) in Japan. Before cell phones, apps, and online ordering existed, deliverymen used a special technique for stacking towers of food on their shoulders as they biked to places filled with frequent customers, such as universities.

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