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Frogmouths may appear similar to owls, but they are actually more closely related to nightjars. They belong to thePodargidaefamily, which contains 15 different species. Another 11 species are found across Asia and tend to be smaller. Photo:Stock Photosfrom L Twomey/Shutterstock All the frogmouths are nocturnal birds, but there are some distinct differences between them. The larger frogmouths are carnivores, preying on frogs, mice, and other small invertebrates. By contrast, the Asian frogmouths mainly feed on insects....

My mom is next to a stuffed mammoth. From 60 to 80% of all mammoth bones in the world are found in Yakutia. In one year Yakutia produces about 100 tons of mammoth tusk. My mom is next to a stuffed mammoth. From 60 to 80% of all mammoth bones in the world are found in Yakutia. In one year Yakutia produces about 100 tons of mammoth tusk. Russian photographerAlex Vasilyevcontinues to explore his own surroundings thanks to two ongoing series,My Dear YakutiaandSakhawood....

Blue Tit Renowned animal photographerMark Harveyis well-known for his fine art equine portraits. His signature style of sculpture-like stillness encapsulates the raw power and grace of the creatures he photographs. These British birds are now elegantly frozen in time and space in Harvey’sIn Flightseries. Blue Tit The photographed birds were wild and free-flying in the Norfolk Broads, a wilderness area near Harvey’s home. He had only a brief chance to get each shot as the creatures went about their business....

Sigue leyendo para conocer mas sobre Adams con 10 datos interesantes sobre su vida y su obra. Conoce 10 datos fascinantes sobre el fotografo Ansel Adams. Su amor por la naturaleza comenzo cuando era nino. Foto: ©️Alan Ross Photography Adams nacio el 20 de febrero de 1902 en San Francisco, California. Se lastimo durante un terremoto. Ansel solo tenia cuatro anos cuando San Francisco fue azotada por el gran terremoto de 1906....

Scroll down to learn more about Adams with 10 interesting facts about his life and work. Here are 10 fascinating facts about American photographer Ansel Adams. His love of nature began during childhood. Photo: ©️Alan Ross Photography Adams was born on February 20, 1902 in San Francisco, California. He was injured during an earthquake. Ansel was just four years old when San Francisco was hit by the great earthquake of 1906....

Este artista espanol talla piedras reales para hacerlas lucir como si tuvieran pliegues y arrugas blandas. El efecto resultante es fascinante, y habla del aprecio que Castro siente por su sujeto. Se manifiesta, me obedece, y nos entendemos el uno al otro. Me adapto a su esencia, explica. Aprovecho sus cualidades e intento sacar lo mejor de ella. Quito [piedra] donde hay que quitarla y dejo donde hay que dejarla, dice....

Muchos artistas adoran la acuarela por sus deslumbrantes cualidades. Estas radiantes obras suelen mostrar una o varias figuras sumergiendose en pintorescas lagunas. Y ultimamente me he centrado en el cuerpo sumergido en el agua, simplemente porque es una situacion hermosa. El artista brasileno Marcos Beccari crea increibles pinturas en acuarela de personas sumergidas en el agua. El artista logra captar la delicada transparencia de las aguas ondulantes.

Many artists favor watercolor paint for its dazzling luminescent qualities. ArtistMarcos Beccariuses the translucent medium to render tranquil pictures of human figures bathing in rippling pools. These radiant works typically feature one or more figures immersing themselves in picturesque coves or lagoons. Although swimmers are often the focus of Beccari’s paintings, their faces are rarely in full view. And lately Ive focused on the body submerged in water, simply because it is a beautiful situation....

He carves real stones to make them look as though they have soft, fabric-like wrinkles and creases. The illusion is awe-inspiring and speaks to the reverence that Lopez has for his subject. My relationship with the stone is not only physical but also magical, Lopez tells My Modern Met. They manifest, they obey me, we understand each other. I adapt to its essence, Lopez explains. I take advantage of its qualities and I venture to get the best out of it....

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The video itself cleverly breaks down the nearly 50-year-long construction process of the Charles Bridge. It later zooms out from the individual footings and explains the bridging across each element. These arches are supported by temporary wooden frameworks used for the creation of perfect brick arches. Photo:Stock Photosfrom czitrox/Shutterstock A pulley system is used to lift supplies from boats waiting beneath the structure. Impressive piles of stone and other materials create the infill for all elements....

El video divide de manera ingeniosa el proceso de construccion de casi 50 anos del Puente de Carlos. Luego, la camara se aleja de los pilones individuales y explica cada elemento del puente. Tanto los pilones como los arcos se rellenaron con toneladas de piedra y otros materiales. Foto:Fotos de stockde czitrox/Shutterstock Finalmente, la animacion se acerca al puente terminadouna impresionante estructura de 16 arcos. Alguna vez te has preguntado como se construian los puentes hace siglos?...

Miss Guanajuato, Georgina Villanueva The annualMiss Mexicocompetition has a spectacular category that is an indisputable showstopper. Known as the traditional outfits presentation, contestants rock designer-made, artistic representations of the country’s customary clothing. Each outfit showcases an expert level of craft with elements that meld traditional and contemporary styles. Miss Guanajuato, Georgina Villanueva Each contestant models these garments in a thematic photoshoot. The Miss Mexico 2020 competition has spectacular ensembles in its traditional outfits presentation....