Chicago, USA: The "Windy City", The "City of Broad Shoulders", The City That Works, City in a Garden.
City of Chicago. Illinois, USA
1; City of Chicago. Illinois, USA; 123 photos; City of Chicago. Illinois, USA; Chicago has its own soul and individuality. In this city, one can admire three different periods of the world's architecture simultaneously. We can ‘thank' for that the famous 1871 fire, which almost wiped Chicago off the face of the Earth. After the fire Chicago was built practically from scratch, making it possible to turn into reality the boldest architectural experiments of that time. First skyscrapers in the USA appeared in that very city: the land price was very high, so the city had no other choice but to grow up. Nowadays, Chicago takes second place by the number of skyscrapers in the USA. But Chicago is not just a city of skyscrapers. The main part of it consists of 2-3 story buildings including those of a completely classic style. There are beaches and parks, including famous Grant and Millennium Parks. The city sculptures are also representing in all genres of art from classics to high-tech. There are no words to describe the charm and splendor of Chicago — it is worth seeing. Turn on the sound on your desktop and hit the "slideshow" button. Hope you'll enjoy it!
123 photos
Soaring Orange Dunes, Deep Blue Sky and Ancient Skeletons of Camel Thorn Trees. DeadVlei & SossusVlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
DeadVlei & SosusVlei, Namibia
1; DeadVlei & SosusVlei, Namibia; 115 photos; Warm Sands of Namibia; Situated in the largest conservation area in Africa (the Namib-Naukluft National Park), SossusVlei is possibly Namibia’s most spectacular and best-known attraction, characterized by the large orange dunes that surround it. The dunes in this area are some of the highest in the world, reaching almost 400 meters, and provide photographic enthusiasts with wonderful images in the beautiful morning and evening light. Close to SossusVlei, DeadVlei is a clay pan characterized by dark, dead camel thorn trees. The pan was formed when the Tsauchab River flooded and the abundance of water allowed camel thorn trees to grow. Then the climate changed and the sand dunes encroached on the pan, blocking the river. The trees are estimated to be approximately 900 years old, but they haven't decomposed due to the dry climate. DeadVlei is a paradise for photographers as the contrast between the pitch-black trees, bleached-white pans, rusty-orange dunes, and deep blue sky make for incredible images.
115 photos
Lake Powell, Glen Canyon NAR. Colorado and Sun Juan Rivers. Utah/Arizona, USA
Lake Powell Area, Glen Canyon NAR
1; Lake Powell Area, Glen Canyon NAR; 127 photos; Hieroglyphs of the Earth; Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. More than 1.25 million acres of incredibly diverse and beautiful land and 650 million years of the Earth's history. Lake Powell - the heart of Glen Canyon is 186 miles long and has 1,960 miles of shoreline - longer than the entire west coast of the continental United States. Lake was formed by Glen Canyon Dam and named in honor of Civil War veteran and explorer John Wesley Powell. There are 96 major canyons to explore and countless smaller tributaries. The entire area presents an unlimited potential for a landscape photographer. There are almost no roads along the shores of the Lake Powell, and the large areas of this incredible labyrinth are accessible only by air. I have organized several lend, water and aerial photo-expeditions to the area over last 12 years and have built an ultimate knowledge of its main geological features, preferable light, photogenic altitude and angles. This gallery is the result of my exploration. Enjoy!
127 photos
Shipwrecks and Endless Dunes of Namib Skeleton Coast NP, Dense ocean fogs of the Benguela Current, Cape Fur seals, and Walvis Bay Salt Works. Namibia.
Namib Skeleton Coast NP. Namibia
1; Namib Skeleton Coast NP. Namibia; 108 photos; Two Oceans of the Skeleton Coast; From the Skeleton Coast in the north to the Orange River in the south, Namibia has nearly a thousand miles of coastline. For much of that distance, the windblown dunes of the Namib Desert reach right to the pounding surf of the Atlantic Ocean, creating a stark yet beautiful landscape. Shaped by the winds and largely unpopulated, Namibia’s coastal area is home to only a handful of towns and villages. Shipwrecks lie in place for decades or even centuries, slowly disintegrated by the sea and desert. In places, cape fur seals gather in huge numbers, mostly free from harassment. Dense ocean fogs originate offshore from the collision of the cold Benguela Current and warm air from the Namib Desert and often cover dunes with the cool mist. In this collection, you can take a look at Namibia’s picturesque shores and dunes, its coastal wildlife, and some evidence of the human presence.
108 photos
Selected panoramic images with 2:1 aspect ratio
Selected panoramic images - 2:1 ratio
1; Selected panoramic images - 2:1 ratio; 42 Photos;
42 Photos
120 Million Years Old Granites of Spitzkoppe Massif, Vast Landscapes of NamibRand, and Quiver Trees of Keetmanshoop. Namibia.
Spitzkoppe, NamibRand & Quiver Trees
1; Spitzkoppe, NamibRand & Quiver Trees; 57 photos; Wonders of Namibia; The Spitzkoppe is a group of bald granite peaks or inselbergs located between Usakos and Swakopmund in the Namib desert of Namibia. The granite is more than 120 million years old and the highest outcrop rises about 1,728 meters above sea level. The peaks stand out dramatically from the flat surrounding plains… — The Namib Rand natural Reserve is one of the most beautiful places in Namibia. Brown hills, orange dunes, green-yellow plains full of wildlife, and endless sky above. The Reserve founded in 1984 by J.A.Brückner, and has more than 215,000 hectares (2,150 km2) and shares a 100 km border with Namib-Naukluft National Park to the west and the Nubib mountains to the east… — Quiver Trees prefer to grow almost exclusively atop medium-to-large dolerite rock formations, so they normally grow great distances from each other. In a small rocky pocket outside of Keetmanshoop in Namibia a large number of them grow in uncharacteristically close proximity, creating a forest-like landscape. It’s one of the only known naturally occurring sites in the world. Despite its name, the Quiver Tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) is not a true tree, but rather a species of Aloe capable of growing over 30 feet tall.
57 photos
White Chalk Cliffs and Arches of Alabaster Coast. Etretat, Upper Normandy, France
Cote d'Albatre/Alabaster Coast, Ertretat
1;Cote d'Albatre/Alabaster Coast, Ertretat; 21 photo; Cote d'Albatre – The Alabaster Coast; Etretat is best known for its chalk cliffs, including three natural arches and a pointed formation called L'Aiguille or the Needle, which rises 70 metres (230 ft) above the sea. Some of the cliffs tower 90 metres (300 ft) over the Atlantic Ocean. These natural wonders are freely accessible, as is the white pebble beach. Claude Monet and other Impressionists famously painted the arches and cliffs in the nineteenth century. An Arsène Lupin story was based here while Guy du Maupassant spent most of this childhood in the town.;
21 photo
Bold Cypress and Tupelo Trees in the swamps of Atchafalaya River Basin. Caddo, Martin and Fousse Lakes. Texas/Louisiana, USA.
Sentinels of Swamps
1;Sentinels of Swamps; 91 photo; Sentinels of Swamps; Rising tall from dark, murky waters, the bald cypress tree is a stately symbol of the swamp. Associated with the bayou, Spanish moss, pelicans, egrets and alligators, the bald cypress is the state tree of Louisiana. Its feathery foliage, wide and buttressed base and irregular crown dominate many southeastern wetlands, and its range extends throughout the southeastern U.S. from southern Delaware to eastern Texas. Bald cypress are often found growing with another type of swamp loving tree, the tupelo. Cypress is one of the few conifers that lose its needles in the winter and the bare trunks and branches present a more haunted feeling. There is always something different to see in the swamp. Just imagine the fog-engulfed swamp with the knobby knees of bald cypresses sticking out the water and Spanish Moss, transforming the trees into an arboreal versions of mysterious shaggy creatures.
91 photo
Atacama and Altiplano. The Driest Desert and The High Plain
Atacama and Altiplano. Chile-Bolivia
22; Atacama and Altiplano. Chile-Bolivia; 79 photos; Traveling The High Plain; Atacama is the driest desert on Earth and recent scientific studies demonstrated that the soil in the region is about 25-30 million years old. The Atacama landscape is characterized by highlands, volcanoes, salt lakes, lagoons, hot springs, strange rock formations and sand dunes. Famous natural landmarks include Licancabur Volcano, Valle de la Luna, Parque nacional del Valle de la Muerte, El Tatio Geysers and the Atacama Salt Flat. The Altiplano, meaning “high plain” in Spanish, is a high plateau in the Andes Mountains stretching across the borders of Chile, Bolivia, Argentina and Peru. Altiplano is a place of superlatives: It holds the world's highest navigable lake, Titicaca, and the largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni. It is the second largest mountain plateau in the world, after that of Tibet. It also is home to many active volcanoes.
79 photos
Symmetries and Beyond. Random photos. France.
Symmetries and Beyond
28; Symmetries and Beyond; 25 photos; Symmetry Studies; In architecture, symmetry is the reflection of shared forms, shapes, or angles across a central line or point called the axis. Basically, components that mirror each other across an axis are symmetrical. This is one of the oldest and most continuously used ordering principles in architecture. Symmetry helps bind various elements of a structure together into a single, unified whole. It is also commonly used to create a sense of rational order and calm logic. We can look at symmetry on many scales, from the relationship between single details, to the layout of the complete structure, and even to entire urban centers built on a symmetrical grid pattern. ©study.com
25 photos
Lofoten Archipelago in Winter, Arctic Norway
Lofoten Winter Magic
2; Lofoten Winter Magic; 60 Photos; Lofoten Winter Magic; At 68N, the Lofoten archipelago in the northern part of Norway well above the arctic circle, and at the same latitude as Greenland or the northern parts of Alaska. However, it enjoys a relatively milder climate due to the circulation of the Gulf Stream. With its postcard-looking small fishing villages nestled in fjords, dotting a very rugged coast with abrupt peaks rising directly from the ocean, the archipelago is often described as one of the most scenic parts of Norway and one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world. In winter months you have a real feeling of being north of the arctic circle with short days and the few hours of daylight filled with one long transition from sunrise to sunset. Due to mild climate and incredible beauty, Lofoten archipelago became one of the top winter photography destinations.
60 Photos
Brown Pelicans of Sunny Isles Beach and Wynwood Walls Murals. Miami, Florida, USA
Miami, Pelicans & Murals
2; Miami, Pelicans & Murals; 47 photos;
47 photos
Local Wildlife. Arlington Club Community, Wheeling, IL, USA
“Wild Locals”
2; “Wild Locals”; 272 photos; Wildlife in my backyard; All photos in this series were taken either in our own backyard or in a small park right next to our house in the Arlington Club Community, Wheeling, IL, USA. I took some wildlife photos in our area previously, but a major part of this collection was taken during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. All my workshops for 2020 were canceled and I had extra time to look outside through the patio door and take an occasional stroll in our small park. I started by installing bird feeders and was amazed by the amount and variety of birds living in our area. Chipmunks and squirrels were also common visitors to the bird feeders and I was fascinated by their ability to scale any barriers when looking for food. I also discovered that some larger mammals are present in the close proximity to our house, and had a chance to photograph raccoons, skunks, and even coywolf. Keep your shutter clicking - there is always something worth photographing!
272 photos
Le Mont Saint Michel Island and Benedictine Abbey, Normandy, France
Le Mont Saint Michel Abbey
4; Le Mont Saint Michel Abbey; 38 Photos;; A magical island topped by a gravity-defying medieval monastery, the Mont-Saint-Michel counts among France’s most stunning sights. For centuries one of Europe’s major pilgrimage destinations, this holy mount is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is its breathtaking bay.
38 Photos
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve, Eastern Sierra, California
Mono Lake, Eastern Sierra, California
8; Mono Lake, Eastern Sierra, California; 28 Photos; Spirits of Mono Lake; Located at the elevation of about 2000 meters over sea level, the Mono Lake is one of the most beautiful and unusual lakes not only in California or the USA, but perhaps on the Planet. Eerie tufa sculptures, like fairy-tail figures rise from salty waters of the lake on the backdrop of snow-caped peaks of Eastern Sierra.
28 Photos
Kolmanskop Ghost Town, Namib Desert, Southern Namibia
Kolmanskop Ghost town, Namibia
9; Kolmanskop Ghost town, Namibia; 27 Photos; Sands of Time; Kolmanskop is situated in forbidden territory of Namib Desert in Southern Namibia. It was once the home to hundreds of German miners desperately seeking their fortune in the Namibian desert. Town was built in early XIX century as a result of frantic diamond rush and was ultimately abandoned in 1954, when the diamond-field exhausted. The stately homes have been nearly swallowed by the desert dunes and heavily demolished by the wind. In 1980, the mining company De Beers, restored a number of buildings, and established and interesting museum, which has now become a major attraction for tourists and photographers.Kolmanskop is situated in forbidden territory of Namib Desert in Southern Namibia. It was once the home to hundreds of German miners desperately seeking their fortune in the Namibian desert. Town was built in early XIX century as a result of frantic diamond rush and was ultimately abandoned in 1954, when the diamond-field exhausted. The stately homes have been nearly swallowed by the desert dunes and heavily demolished by the wind. In 1980, the mining company De Beers, restored a number of buildings, and established and interesting museum, which has now become a major attraction for tourists and photographers.
27 Photos
Gauchos, Patagonia, Chile | Wildlife of Torres del Paine National park, Patagonia, Chile.
Gauchos, Patagonia, Chile
Gauchos, Patagonia, Chile | Wildlife of Torres del Paine National park, Patagonia, Chile.
54 Photos
Terra Penguinia. King and Gentoo Penguins. South Georgia, Sub-Antarctic.
King Penguins, South Georgia
Terra Penguinia. King and Gentoo Penguins. South Georgia, Sub-Antarctic.
54 Photos
Terra Penguinia. King Penguin Creches at Saint Andrew's Bay and Salisbury Plain. South Georgia, Sub-Antarctic.
King Penguin Chicks, South Georgia
Terra Penguinia. King Penguin Creches at Saint Andrew's Bay and Salisbury Plain. South Georgia, Sub-Antarctic.
30 Photos
Southern Elephant Seals and Antarctic Fur Seals. South Georgia Sub-Antarctic.
Southern Elephant Seals, South Georgia
Southern Elephant Seals and Antarctic Fur Seals. South Georgia Sub-Antarctic.
30 Photos
Albatrosses, Petrels and others. Birds and Landscapes of South Georgia Archipelago, Sub-Antarctic.
Albatrosses, Giant Petrels
Albatrosses, Petrels and others. Birds and Landscapes of South Georgia Archipelago, Sub-Antarctic.
36 Photos
Wildlife of Svalbard. Svalbard (Spitsbergen) Archipelago, Norway
Wildlife of Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
Wildlife of Svalbard. Svalbard (Spitsbergen) Archipelago, Norway
112 Photos
Polar Bears of Svalbard. Svalbard (Spitsbergen) Archipelago, Norway
Polar Bears of Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
Polar Bears of Svalbard. Svalbard (Spitsbergen) Archipelago, Norway
114 Photos
Fitzroy Massif, Cerro Torre Massif and Perito Moreno Glacier. Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina
Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
Fitzroy Massif, Cerro Torre Massif and Perito Moreno Glacier. Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Argentina
42 Photos
Mountains, glaciers and lakes of Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Mountains, glaciers and lakes of Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile
51 Photos
Landscapes of Svalbard. Svalbard (Spitsbergen) Archipelago, Norway
Icescapes. Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
Landscapes of Svalbard. Svalbard (Spitsbergen) Archipelago, Norway
92 Photos
Suspended in the Air. Meteora Monasteries. Meteora, Thessaly, Greece
Meteora Monasteries. Thessaly, Greece
Suspended in the Air. Meteora Monasteries. Meteora, Thessaly, Greece
44 Photos
Iceberg Factory. Torsuut Tunoq Sound and Kulusuk Island. Southeastern Greenland
Torsuut Tunoq Sound, Greenland
Iceberg Factory. Torsuut Tunoq Sound and Kulusuk Island. Southeastern Greenland
36 Photos
Monument Valley Tribal Park - Agathla Peak - El Capitan, Owl Rock, Church Rock
Monument Valley Tribal Park, Arizona
Monument Valley Tribal Park - Agathla Peak - El Capitan, Owl Rock, Church Rock
54 Photos
Hottest, Driest, Lowest, Death Valley National Park, California, USA
Death Valley, California, USA
Hottest, Driest, Lowest, Death Valley National Park, California, USA
54 Photos
Alabama Hills and Eastern Sierra. Inyo County, Lone Pine, California, USA
Alabama Hills, California, USA
Alabama Hills and Eastern Sierra. Inyo County, Lone Pine, California, USA
36 Photos
Arches National Park, Utah, USA
Arches National Park, Utah, USA
Arches National Park, Utah, USA
36 Photos
Upper Antelope Canyon. The Light Play. Arizona, USA
Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
Upper Antelope Canyon. The Light Play. Arizona, USA
18 Photos
Lower Antelope Canyon. The Light Show. Arizona, USA
Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
Lower Antelope Canyon. The Light Show. Arizona, USA
18 Photos
The Wave. North Coyote Buttes, Paria Canyon, Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area, Arizona, USA
The Wave. North Coyote Buttes, Arizona
The Wave. North Coyote Buttes, Paria Canyon, Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area, Arizona, USA
18 Photos
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA
59 Photos
Palouse, Eastern Washington, American Tuscany, USA
Palouse, Eastern Washington, USA
Palouse, Eastern Washington, American Tuscany, USA
36 Photos
Canadian Rocky Mountains, Landscape and Nature Photography, British Columbia and Alberta, Canada
Rocky Mountains, BC & Alberta, Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains, Landscape and Nature Photography, British Columbia and Alberta, Canada
54 Photos
Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
Olympic NP, Washington, USA
Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
36 Photos
Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, USA
Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, USA
Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, USA
7 Photos
Sand Dance Series
Sand Dance Series
Sand Dance Series
18 Photos
Sandbox for Men
Sandbox for Men
Sandbox for Men
18 Photos
Iceland
Iceland
Iceland
1 Photos
Random. Landscape, Nature and Cityscape Photography, Gallery 1
Random 1
Random. Landscape, Nature and Cityscape Photography, Gallery 1
54 Photos
Random. Landscape, Nature and Cityscape Photography, Gallery 2
Random 2
Random. Landscape, Nature and Cityscape Photography, Gallery 2
54 Photos
Tango. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tango. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tango. Buenos Aires, Argentina
36 Photos
Buenos Aires, Argentina. People and Places
Buenos Aires, Argentina. People
Buenos Aires, Argentina. People and Places
54 Photos
Murals & Walls. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Murals & Walls. Buenos Aires, Argentina
Murals & Walls. Buenos Aires, Argentina
18 Photos
Cats of Recoleta. La Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cats. Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires
Cats of Recoleta. La Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina
18 Photos
