Architect Luciano Pia took the concept of an urban jungle to the next level by creating 25 Verde, an apartment building in Turin, Italy, that looks like a forest. The complex has five floors and 63 residential units. It’s constructed with steel and columns shaped like tree trunks, giving it the look of a modern-day … Read more
Trees are one of nature’s most valuable creations, providing life, protection, and even shelter to different species for as long as they live, which is usually a very long time. Most of the trees we know have green leaves, but this 1,400-year-old tree in China sheds stunning golden leaves every fall. This unique tree is … Read more
With all the stress and anxiety that the ongoing pandemic had brought to the world, who wouldn’t want to escape the hustle and bustle in the city and just relax in nature? This is exactly what Rosie is currently doing: enjoying her off-the-grid home in Coromandel, New Zealand with exhilarating views of nature. Rosie discovered … Read more
Leaves, flowers, twigs, and berries. These are all artist Hannah Bullen-Ryner need to create fascinating bird portraits. People often disregard these gifts from Mother Nature but for Hannah, they are more than just plants and flowers. They give her peace of mind and make the artist in her even more passionate and creative. By finding … Read more
Just when you thought you’d seen everything that nature has to offer, it stuns you with beautiful surprises you never knew could exist. A perfect example is this professional artist and photographer’s amazing discovery about the ‘hidden’ quality of a hummingbird’s wings. With their tiny bodies, needle-like bills, and exceptional flying speed, it’s no secret … Read more
One of the primary rules of wildlife photographers and filmmakers is to never interfere with scenes they’re capturing on camera, no matter how brutal they may be. However, a BBC wildlife firm crew deviated from that practice by helping penguins escape from a deadly situation. The team was in Antarctica’s Atka Bay to shoot scenes … Read more
Have you ever seen a cluster of butterflies gathered around a tree trunk? I bet you haven’t. While that would have been a magnificent sight, we only see it happen in fairytales. But this photographer named Kelvin Hudson proved that it can certainly occur in real life. While he was in the forest, he came … Read more
Sometimes, the hustle and bustle of life make us forget that we live in an extraordinary world. There is beauty all around us, and it doesn’t take much to find it. From the vibrant colors of flowers, the sun waking us up with its golden glow and warmth, the mesmerizing blue of the sky in … Read more
Every living creature knows the importance of building a safe home, and when it comes to natural dwellings, birds probably take the top spot in terms of ingenuity. These winged animals set up their nests with love and care, ensuring that they build only the best treetop homes to raise their babies. As a photography … Read more
In these times of uncertainty, we need stories that will lift our spirits and make us forget – even for just a while – the ongoing global crisis. If that’s what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place. Seeing this spectacle in Nara, Japan, will surely bring a smile to your face because … Read more
It takes an extra-ordinary eye to see the beauty in the ordinary. And it takes even more exceptional talent to make this beauty shine for others to see. Jill Bliss, a gifted artist who describes herself as a modern nomad of the Salish Sea, happens to have both. Mushrooms have been around billions of years … Read more
Psychologists say that immersing yourself with a hobby is vital to your health. As it turned out, our hobbies help in relieving our stress, prevent us from forming bad habits, and aid in promoting mindfulness. But the activities that bring joy into our life can also make a huge difference in the life of others. … Read more