Landscape Photography
July 20, 2022

Stunning Photo of Lightning Bolt Framed by a Double Rainbow

Living within striking distance of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, photographer Jason Rinehart is lucky to have a spectacular landscape at his fingertips. This has allowed him to hone his storm photography skills over the years, and he's become quite adept at knowing what weather conditions will yield him the best results. Recently, this experience paid off when he was able to photograph a bolt of lightning centered perfectly below a double rainbow.

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Jewelry
July 20, 2022

Artist Designs Chandeliers for Your Ears That Actually Light Up

There are many ways to make a statement with your accessories. But of them, few are as noticeable as light-up jewelry; yes, real, illuminated pieces! Designer Diana Caldarescu creates chandelier ear accessories that are their own light source. With a battery pack that stays hidden behind the earlobe, the pieces are made with brass, dollhouse lighting fixtures, and Swarovski teardrop crystals.

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Astronomy
July 19, 2022

Software Developer Creates Interactive Tool That Compares Space Images From Webb and Hubble Telescopes

The world is buzzing with excitement about space thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). When NASA released the telescope's first images in mid-July, everyone's mind was blown by the results. And while the images are spectacular, we see so much incredible photography these days that sometimes we need to be reminded just how far we've come. That's where the comparisons with the Hubble Space Telescope came in.

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Painting
July 19, 2022

Artist’s ‘Abstract Realism’ Paintings Capture the Wild Bond Between Women and Animals

Artist Dimitra Milan is something of a painting wunderkind. She's been a professional artist since she was a teenager, encouraged by her artist parents and guided by her innate ability to combine realistic elements with colorful, ethereal settings. The alluring fusion is known as abstract realism. Each piece, with its recognizable forms and free-flowing elements, invites you to study and consider the color, symbolism, and technique.

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