animal photos
The idea of forging out on the road with your four-legged companion sounds purr-fect and this is exactly what these people are doing. #ProjectVanLife is the Instagram page where they all post their amazing photos and make us all green with envy. For more pro tips on how to join the van life with your pet. check out the Van life wanderer website.
What do Rapunzel and a guinea pig have in common? Well...These long-haired guinea pigs have some seriously majestic hair and we can't get enough. Abyssinian, Peruvian, Coronet, and Silkie guinea pigs are known for their highly unusual long hair that requires much more maintenance than your average guinea pig.
In 1911, a group of scientists and adventurers left Hobart under the leadership of Dr Douglas Mawson. They were bound for Macquarie Island and then, to the unknown parts of Antarctica. The scientists of the expedition achieved enormous information that later made a major contribution to the knowledge of the region. Here are some amazing photos from their adventure, including some adorable seals and penguins.
Via: Vintage Everyday
Life's better with animals—and now there's a new way to meet them!
In an effort to offer consumers a more complete travel experience, Airbnb has expanded its Airbnb Experiences platform to include a new subcategory called 'Airbnb Animal Experiences.' Just as the name suggests, these are immersive travel experiences that involve all types of animals.
Airbnb Animal Experiences is a new branch of the Airbnb platform that lets travelers choose from more than 1,000 different animal-oriented experiences. The experiences are hosted in locations around the world and feature all different kinds of animals.
Airbnb sets a new standard for animal tourism - All of the experiences were created with the animal's welfare in mind according to a new animal welfare policy created in collaboration with World Animal Protection. As Airbnb explains: "Airbnb Animal Experiences are hosted by caring experts as an antidote to typical tourist attractions that are notorious for ethical concerns. You will never find an Airbnb Experience where you can kiss a dolphin or ride an elephant."
Here are some exotic examples from their website.
The Rescue Collective organization in Australia is going through some tough weeks since the devastating fires started in Australia. Yesterday, they posted a Survivor update: "it's been a tough week. So so so much loss. So much still to lose. Despite the heartache we are feeling as a country, we need to celebrate the small wins. Warm your heart with photos from some of the survivors you are supporting". These people are our heroes!
Photographer Chen Chengguang (aka Joinus12345) is known for his stunning bird photography, which he shares with his followers on Instagram. But recently, one of his photos went viral. It was an amazing photo demonstrating every majestic move of an osprey diving for a hunt.
Ospreys are powerful birds of prey known for their fishing abilities. Diving down from up to 100 feet in the air, they expertly use their claws to pluck their meals from water. Their athletic abilities make them popular with wildlife photographers, but Chen, in particular, is using a Victorian technique called chronophotography to demonstrate their power. Made popular in the mid-19th century, chronophotography is a technique in which movement is captured in several frames and then either laid side by side or placed in one frame to demonstrate motion. By returning to the ancient technique, Chen allows viewers to take in every detail of the hunting osprey.
So many people surprise and amaze the world with their perfectly timed photos. Even more, assume that it takes pure luck to be at the right place in the right time in order to snap that perfect shot. In reality, those who look for magic and beauty always manage to find it. We have found some perfectly timed photos that will make you want to walk around and look for an opportunity to snap your own.
Including your four-legged friends into holiday photos can be a challenge, but these families have managed to do it... Well, depends on who you're asking.
