Stuck squirrel by Milko Marchetti. I knew I had to enter it into the competition. A wily squirrel entering a hollow tree has won the 2024Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. “Stuck squirrel” by Milko Marchetti. Overall Winners & Mammals Winner.“The photo was taken on April 23, 2022, in the “Podere Pantaleone” park in Bagnacavallo, Ravenna, Italy. It is a park open to the public and schools, but from October to March, it is closed to visitors....

Photo: Belish/Depositphotos From atotal solar eclipsetobright aurorasandcomet sightings, 2024 has been amazing for stargazers around the world. Now, as the year is coming to a close, it is going out with a bang. This year, the Geminid meteor shower will peak on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14. Photo: Belish/Depositphotos While thrilling, the meteor shower comes with a challenge this year. Since the peak will take place under a nearly full moon, visibility will be reduced....

For much of the last century, research in this northwestern region was obstructed by political unrest and inaccessibility. Researchers found that the art represents spiritual journeys where shamans transform into animals. Photo:Jamie Hampson(CC BY 4.0) Photo:Jamie Hampson(CC BY 4.0) Photo:Jamie Hampson(CC BY 4.0) Photo:Jamie Hampson(CC BY 4.0) Photo:Jamie Hampson(CC BY 4.0)

Wormhole by Benjamin Yavar. The swirling motion of the fish creates a powerful visual of collective movement and energy. The diver, gracefully gliding into the scene, adds to the sense of forward motion and progress. “Wormhole” by Benjamin Yavar. Winner, Photography“This photo beautifully captures the essence of “momentum” through the dynamic interaction between the diver and the school of fish. The swirling motion of the fish creates a powerful visual of collective movement and energy....

The albums astounding fame has also led to a new poster by UK-based design studioDorothy. TheColor of Iconic Albumsposterspans a selection of 35 legendary album covers, repurposing their palettes into bite-sized circles. This new edition of the poster celebrates the cultural impact of Charli XCXsbrat. Whether dedicated torock-and-rollorjazz legends, Dorothys posters serve as clever homages to some of the worlds greatest music. To bring home a new club classic, visitDorothys websiteand purchase theColor of Iconic Albumsposter....

These rich oil paintings almost appear to glow, as Niechoda takes us from the forest to the sea. Inspired by the comforting solitude at night, Niechoda incorporates great depth into these pieces. But achieving this final look wasn’t easy. It always happened to my paintings, but none had this much darkness in them. The extra work at the beginning of each painting session definitely tested my patience. The three-hour online course is a wonderful way to expand your idea of landscape and abstract painting....

Is gas in the area? Some of them are not taken with a telephoto lens. he shares with My Modern Met. But you have to be a little bit further away from the eruptions itself. It also depends on the punch in of eruptions. For example, these ones are just lava, not ash coming up. These have tested the country’s security measures, particularly around power plants. Cool water has also been implemented to combat the lava....

The art references inThe Simpsonsnever feel gratuitous. Sometimes, theyre out in the open, providing an art-themed arch to an episode or sequence. Mr. Burns is the proud owner of a painting that looks just likeArrangement in Grey and Black No. 1byJames Whistler, best known as a somber yet compelling portrait of the artist’s mother. On the other hand, the very religious Ned Flanders proudly displaysThe Last Supperin his living room....

Centuries later, this central mission has not changed. Classes range from fitness and cooking to conversation sessions about mental and physical health. Some libraries even lend out blood pressure monitors and kits as they would books. Photo:Iñaki del Olmo APrecently investigatedthis growing trend, reporting on the courses found at several library locations across the country. Libraries boast a plethora of other free resources as well. Despite this, libraries are still vulnerable to budget cuts....

My Modern Met was in attendance as an invited guest of Turkish Airlines. However, all opinions in this article are written from an honest, unbiased perspective. Turkish Airlines provided an extraordinary experience that began with an excellent flight to Istanbul for the exclusive event. My Modern Met was in attendance as an invited guest of Turkish Airlines. However, all opinions in this article are written from an honest, unbiased perspective. (Photo: Eugene Kim / My Modern Met)...

Life aboard theAgape Nuihas brought her closer to the ocean and the creatures that inhabit it. What spurred your love of the water, and how did this end up merging together with photography? Even before I could speak, I would babble on for hours to the fish. As I got older, I became obsessed with nature documentaries, particularly underwater films. I fell in love with diving right away. It was during this time that I discovered photography....

Just because a tattoo is tiny doesn’t mean it can’t be packed with details and colors. The work of Korea-based artist Dami Nam, akaDaldam, is proof of this. Nam is often commissioned to capture her clients' memories and trips in her small rectangles of ink. Nam is often commissioned to capture her clients' memories and trips within small rectangles of ink. Nam has developed a uniquely stylish way to tell a story through her vertical tattoos....

The piece, whose name means lion rock, features a heavily damaged inscription that has long puzzled archeologists. After drawing a hypothesis, Munn compared it to photographs of the monument taken in the 19th century. Rather than being a breakthrough discovery, Munn’s research supports a long-withstanding theory about what the inscription said. Photo: Ingeborg Simon viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 3.0) Ultimately, this discovery could spell out a more robust cultural and religious connection between these two kingdoms....