sun

Call me a sap, but I’m one of those people that, when traveling, finds calm in the fact that I at least know one thing about the place: the sun will rise in the morning and set in the evening (that is, unless it’s one of those polar places that… Read the rest

The Summer Solstice–June 21–is today, meaning that those of us in the Northern Hemisphere will experience the longest period of daylight of the entire year. This is the day we wish for during the darkest, dankest days of the winter and–it’s here! How will you celebrate?
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According to the Oregonian… Read the rest, yesterday was the first clear day in the Portland area since February 25, and unfortunately the sun isn’t supposed to last. We will again be showered in rain tomorrow.
From what I hear, we’re not the only ones wishing for more sunshine in the forecast.

It’s December again, which means it’s time to celebrate wintertime by heading to the mountain, drinking marshmallow-topped hot chocolate and bundling up for morning commutes. Of course, it’s also the time that we all, naturally, become envious of those places in the world that have sunlight past 4 p.m. and… Read the rest

These might look like complicated linear drawings done on a computer, but French graphic designer Sébastien Preschoux completes his work by hand in the natural world, attempting to depict sunlight. An interesting concept. Check out the designer’s website, [hu]Man vs Machine for more.
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Even though spring may be upon us, this month we want to see your best extreme weather shots. Downpours, blizzards, lightning, even extreme sunshine… we want it all!
Just submit your best extreme weather shots to our Flickr pool, shoot an email to fphoto@wendmag.com with a description and then keep… Read the rest

Living in a place like Portland — where gray skies and rain are a common occurrence — the moment the sun comes out you are basically trained to slather on sunscreen and immediately get outdoors to take advantage of the rare moment. But even in sun-intensive areas, soaking up the… Read the rest