Tag Archive | "nature"
Not Photoshopped: Just Incredible Forced Perspective Photography
From Gulliver’s Travels to Alice in Wonderland, the idea of people shrinking and growing has proven endlessly fascinating. What if, we wonder, we were that big or that small? Then along came mass produced cameras, and easy as eating a cake that says “EAT ME”, the more adroit shooters among us were able to realise just such size-shifting exploits – or at least the illusion of having done so. Places around the globe provide backdrops for these fine examples of forced perspective.
Continue reading...Predator Vs Prey
Friday, July 10, 2009
Predation. It's meat and drink to anyone interested in our obsessive documenting of the natural world. Maybe it has to do with parallels with the culture we live in, where many seem only too eager to prey on perceived weaker individuals for their own prosperity. You'll doubtless enjoy the following pics – while we offer a verdict on what the animals mean culturally. We kept expecting the voice of Donald Trump or Allan Sugar to declair: "You're fired!"
Continue reading...Fibonacci Sequence Illustrated by Nature [PICS]
Friday, May 8, 2009
![Fibonacci Sequence Illustrated by Nature [PICS]](http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/42298/2561778790105101600S600x600Q85.jpg)
If you have never heard of the Fibonacci sequence, don't worry. The sequence sees little publicity these days outside of a Dan Brown novel and the occasionally nerdy conversation which may or may not involve warp core propulsion mechanics. However, the Fibonacci sequence is an amazing bit of numbers that ties nature and mathematics together in surprising ways. From deep sea creatures to flowers to the make-up of your own body, Fibonacci is everywhere.
Continue reading...Anything For The Perfect Volcano Shot!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Dr Tom Pfeiffer steps gingerly across the Kilauea lava flow. It is hard to tell which direction to go in, and in the harsh volcanic landscape, even harder to judge distances. The terrain is tough as hell, undulating underfoot and too hot to proceed in places. Then there is the lava to think about. In a flash, the base of the fresh cone above the lava skylight collapses, giving way to a huge surge of molten rock that rapidly begins flooding the entire area.
Continue reading...Electricity Pylons Inspired by Nature
Friday, April 3, 2009
Surely everyone agrees. Electricity pylons or transmission towers are terribly unsightly constructions at the best of times. Maybe the Australians say it best, calling them Iron Men, but that gives each cloned metallic colossus a rather too human aspect. All the same, architects Arphenotype are looking to change such preconceptions with their newly envisaged design for a power transmission network in Iceland.
Continue reading...God’s Joke: The Duck-billed Platypus
Monday, February 2, 2009
In order to get closer to the mysteries of life, one needs to look no further than the living wonder known as the Platypus. Often considered "God’s joke," the Duck-billed Platypus comes from the oldest family of mammals, which lived on Earth millions of years ago – predating the geographic split between South America and Australia.
Continue reading...Patrick Dougherty’s Incredible Nest Houses
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
If hobbits didn't live under hills, they might like this homey structure that seems to fit right into its surroundings. It calls forth visions of a simpler world more in keeping with nature, sculptor Patrick Dougherty's other 150 amazing 'twig art' installations that have sprung up all around the world to the wonderment of passersby since 1982. Be prepared to transport yourself to another world.
Continue reading...When in Doubt, Steal from Nature
Monday, January 26, 2009
In the relatively new area of study called biomimicry, scientists are tipping their hats off to nature for her sustainable designs. For instance, whale physiology can help make these wind turbines generate more power, while tropical fish can inspire energy efficient cars. After all, no one wants to reinvent the wheel when the blueprint already exists – especially when it's presented in the most intelligent and elegant of ways.
Continue reading...Environmental Graffiti Partners with Sony World Photography Awards
Monday, December 1, 2008
This year, Environmental Graffiti is proud to announce a partnership with the Sony World Photography Awards, in association with the Prince’s Rainforests Project (PRP), and all you lucky Environmental Graffiti readers have the privileged opportunity of having your work seen along with the cream of the crop. The awards are to be held in Cannes from 14th – 19th April 2009.
Continue reading...Incredible Displays of Environmental Art
Friday, November 28, 2008
Art inspired by nature never fails to reflect the wonders of the world that we seldom have the opportunity to see, or often take for granted. Environmental artists have a knack of presenting their works in natural habitats, which makes us think more about the fragility of the planet, especially when their pieces decay or change over time.
Continue reading...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
56 Comments