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The right photographer can bring out a surprising side of their subject. PhotographerJohnny Kaapareveals the different emotions of his local red squirrels. His portraits showcase the multiple facets of their personalities, from sassy to silly to surprised. Kaapa’s animal portraits feel relatable to us humans, making each image a delight. Kaapa hasspent a lot of timebefriending the squirrels that live near his home in Sweden. Over the past year, however, he observed and photographed his friend Wonky and her babies....

The little shrine was placed on Exmouth Beach, in Southwestern England. There, people walking their dogs weremoved to tearsafter reading the message and realizing the purpose of the balls. The handwritten note accompanying the box calls Rex the goodest of good boys and features a picture of him. Rex loved the beach, Rex loved the ball, Dunne wrote. Rexsleep well my ginger prince. Thank you for choosing to spend your wonderful life with me, Dunnewrote....

Theres the old saying that if you cant beat em, join em. PhotographerMartin Yellandincorporated this idea in capturing images of wildlife, and it was as amusing as it was successful. It was one of the best things I have ever done. The magical encounter highlights Skomer Island, known for its puffin colony. In 2015, there were over 20,000 individual birds within the 1.1-square-mile nature reserve. Yelland has always had a special bond with the water....

New York-based street photographerBilly Dinhhas amassed a large and loyalInstagram followingthanks to his talents. Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview. How did your love of photography begin? Photography has always been in my life since as early as I can remember. At first, the photos were more personal and were captured on my mobile phone. Ive been obsessed with photography ever since I decided to take it seriously....

For the past decade, photographerSuitcase Joehas been spending time at Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles. This area, known for its population of people experiencing homelessness, often gets a bad rap. Suitcase Joe was curious to connect with its inhabitants and learn more about their stories. By approaching them with a genuine spirit, he’s found himself enriched by these encounters. We had the opportunity to speak with Suitcase Joe about his photography....

The results are a fascinating look at the inner workings of the objects that make our lives easier. Exposing them to a wider audience was exactly what Duman was hoping for. To image larger objects, he’s become adept at taking multiple X-rays that are stitched together in post-production. Person wearing VR glasses One overarching theme is the development of technology. Game consoles have become another favorite item to X-ray. It’s his hope that others will find this peak inside ordinary objects just as fascinating as he does....

Somelist itas a tool for meditation and for finding peace of mind. Avideothat has recently gone viral shows a Celtic carnyx being played live for an audience. This centuries-old instrument was once used to call troops to battle and has a deeply haunting sound. Photo:Elliott Sadournyvia Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) But what is a carnyx? It’s an ancient wind instrument developed by the Iron Age Celts. It features a key in of bronze trumpet with an elongated S shape....

Is it one shaped like a hollow cup, much like the Liberty Bell? If so, you aren’t alone. In Eastern cultures, however, there are bells much larger than it. Photo:Benjamin Hollisvia Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) The footage depicts a group of men moving a large wooden batten back and forth. Once they have enough momentum, the men swing forward, leading one to even slide down the floor. Together, they ring the enormous green-gray bell with one swift blow....

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault. The location was chosen for its relative insulation from warming climates and its remoteness. The building, which looks like a concrete pride rock, was carved into the side of Plateau Mountain. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault. (Photo: Subiet viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0) It stands alone against the cold landscape. Inside, towers of shelves hold thousands of boxes containing seeds in aluminum envelopes. A low temperature of -18 degrees Celcius preserves this precious material....

The first known mention of the phrase red herring in its modern meaning. (Photo:National Library of Scotland) One can find fascinating, surprising things inmedieval manuscripts. These rich records of history and culture include anything from a list ofherbsorreligious prayerstoinnovative dog namesandpictures of cute kittens. The first known mention of the phrase “red herring” in its modern meaning. (Photo:National Library of Scotland) A new find suggests they may even provide insight into the history of comedy....

Tilly is a border collie and heeler mix not raised on a farm. The car crash happened on the state highway near Rathdrum, Idaho. Mike and I were in a car accident, Oswaldwrote. We are good but my dog Tilly is missing. He was thrown out and was seen running north. Two days later, Tilly was finally found in a much different environment. Travis and Zane Potter were attending to their farm when they noticed an extra sheepdog in the field....

Photo: Olegkalina/Depositphotos A marvelous astronomical event is taking place this weekend. Around sunrise on Saturday, June 17, a planetary parade featuring five planets will decorate the skies. Three of the planetsMercury, Jupiter, and Saturnwill be visible to the naked eye. Photo: Olegkalina/Depositphotos According toStar Walk, the alignment will take place within a 93-degree sky sector. This means that the five planets will appear closer together in a small area of the sky....

Photo: gpointstudio/Depositphotos Many hikers have a story about accidentally going off a trail. At best this is a minor frustration. At worst, its dangerous and requires a rescue mission. Photo: gpointstudio/Depositphotos Hiking apps are a big help, as they often provide routes and reviews of trails. But what if you don’t have any cell reception? In that case, you’d need offline maps. An Irish hiking app called HiiKER is changing that....