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This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. What do you buy the person in your life who can make basically everything themselves? But no matter how many artistic activities they may have on the go, theres always room for more....

Photo: vlalukinvesna/123RF Have you ever thought about what you would buy if you won the lottery? Perhaps a house or car, or maybe a luxurious vacation? A man named Neil Jones decided to invest in pursuing pool, a long-lost hobby. Photo: vlalukinvesna/123RF Thirteen years later, Jones is now representing England as captain of the international team in Malta. Soon after receiving his life-changing lottery winnings, the former tiler went shopping for his first pool table....

The result is a stunning 8K timelapse made up of almost 2,000 images. And once Kurth had the date on the calendar, he knew that this was his moment. I dont believe any annular eclipse has been captured in this much detail before. And Kurth may be correct. Logging in at just under two minutes, the timelapse is a glorious look at this special event. While the Sun appears to stand still, a close look shows the whirling, swirling chromosphere....

A new year means a new calendar. While there are many creative options out there, one of the most iconic is theAustralian Firefighters Calendar. Since 1993, it has produced wildly popular photos of handsome men to help raise money for Australian charities. The calendar features over 25 Australian firefighters from aviation, military, and urban fire services. The Australian Firefighters Calendar has helped raise over $3.4 million to charities since its launch 30 years ago....

Gunung Padang in Indonesia. Thoseiconic structuresrise above the sands to remind viewers of ancient days. However,other ancient culturesbuilt pyramid structures too, including the Mayans. Gunung Padang in Indonesia. (Photo: RaiyaniM viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED) But an underground example known as Gunung Padang may take the prize for the oldest pyramid structure. Recent estimates published inArcheological Prospectionsuggest Gunung Padang’s construction began at least 16,000 years ago. The hill in Indonesia is a form ofpunden berundak, or stepped pyramid....

Photo: EcoPic/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual tortoise.) In Florida, against all odds, a long lost pet tortoise made a miraculous return home. After escaping in 2020, the animal was recently recovered five miles from where she used to live. Photo: EcoPic/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual tortoise.) The pet tortoise’s homebound turn began almost by accident. After fetching her, they reached out to Florida’s Wildest Animal Rescue. The tortoise also seemed to enjoy being around people and getting head pats....

Every day, dogs help humans in multiple ways. Without delay, the policemen jumped into the water and brought him to safety. It was honestly really sad to hear, Esposito toldCBS News. We called our Emergency Service Unit. With no time to lose, the officers got into the cold water to save the dog. As thevideocaptured by Esposito’s body cam shows, even reaching him was no easy task. Stepping on the floor, it was so uneven....

Photo: meinzahn/123RF Exploring the Grand Canyon is a thrilling experience at any age. For more experienced adventurers, the iconic rim-to-rim hike provides awe-inspiring views and unforgettable memories. For one man, it also means breaking a record. Photo: meinzahn/123RF At 92 years old, Alfredo Aliaga has become the oldest person to complete the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike. The 24-mile trek is no easy feat. We’d love to document what we hope will be an awesome achievement....

They then compared it to the average annual income in each country to determine its overall affordability. Despite the disparaging numbers, the tables turn once again when looking at each country’s economy. It is followed by Kuwait and the U.S., where it represents 0.35% and 0.49% respectively. Photo: QS Supplies viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 4.0) The stark differences in showers are not far off from the overall global inequality panorama. That’s why it is important to guarantee everyone has access to it....

Since we firstinterviewedartistDimitra Milanas a teenager, we’ve been able to see her artistry stretch and grow. And now, she is back with her first new series of paintings in several yearsMiracle in Bloom. The work is particularly personal for Milan, as it evokes her faith during times of uncertainty. And now, uncertainty is something Milan is still embracing as she navigates the highs and lows of motherhood. Miracle in Bloomis artist Dimitra Milan’s ode to motherhood after her son was born this year....

In the youth category, Aaron Northwood won the overall prize. Its simple, balanced composition helped it rise to the top, to the delight of Northwood. The whole experience was totally unexpected and overwhelming, he confesses. Mik Dogherty, Landscape Photographer of the Year and Winner, Change in the Landscape It has given me new inspiration and confidence to take forward with my photography. Scroll down to see all the category winners and enjoy the majestic landscapes of the United Kingdom....

Between the stars by Tibor Litauszki (Hungary). Grand Prize.I photographed this moment underwater. I started the camera with a homemade wired remote release. “Between the stars” by Tibor Litauszki (Hungary). Grand Prize.“I photographed this moment underwater. I was able to do it by putting my camera in an underwater case, attaching it to a metal weight and placing it all under the eggs. I waited nearby for it to be dark, and when the newt appeared, I lit it with an LED lamp....

Waterfall in Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda. (Photo: G.R. 2023’s selections include 33 cultural sites and nine natural sites. Waterfall in Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda. (Photo: G.R. Vande weghe viaUNESCO(CC Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 IGO) Thanks to five new inscribed sites, Africa has now passed a milestone. Here are 6 of the 42 exceptional sites added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Ideas and customs were shared extensively along this route. Gaya Tumuli, Republic of Korea (Photo: Seo Heun Kang viaUNESCO(Nomination File (non exclusive cession of rights: yes))...