Even the most conscious among us can need a reminder from time to time of how great of an environmental impact humans really have. Which is why over the last year some of the world’s most well known environmental groups, and even fashion brands, employed high end ad agencies to visually remind us what the [...]
When we can visualize something, it’s a lot easier to understand it, and such is the case with the human impact on the environment. Pictures of diminishing glaciers and polluted cities have come to show us that our footprints are more than a mere word; our actions are severely affecting the world that we live [...]
David Sheridan, a kiteboarder and high school photography teacher, figured out a way to mount his camera onto his kiteboarding sail and have it take pictures of him every 10 seconds. In the process he managed to capture a pretty amazing shot with him and a whale; unfortunately the camera didn’t get the part where [...]
Looking to take that perfect picture of fall foliage? The U.S. Forest Service has a hotline with weekly updates on fall foliage color changes in national forests throughout the nation.
The toll-free ‘Fall Color Hotline’ can be reached at (800) 354-4595. The automated voice system is updated weekly with information about peak fall foliage colors in [...]
Here’s a contest to motivate you to dust off the camera and hit the trail this season.
American Trails is sponsoring the 2008 contest for photographs of National Recreation Trails across the country. The annual contest provides awards in several categories and shows off entries (and previous winners) on [...]
These impressive photos are from French photographer Yann Arthus Bertrand, who practices his art by taking aerial photos around the world. They will be on display in New York in 2009 and in California in 2010 as part of the Earth From Above exhibition, but in the meantime you can check out more here.
Then you might want to take a look at the collection of photos over at WebEcoist that showcases 20 of the most beautiful yet threatened forests. From the California Old Growth Forests to South America’s Murici Reserve, these photos will have you out hugging trees faster than you can say “deforestation.” Check out the photos [...]
Art is an excellent means of expression. From social to environmental movements, art plays an integral role of not only informing us of what is going on in the world but inspiring us to react. Today I came across Prix Pictet, self-titled as the “world’s premier photographic award in sustainability.” With a homepage slogan that [...]
