Scarlet Macaws are beautiful birds, but deforestation and other negative human impacts could affect their future. I spotted these two at a wildlife refuge in the Peruvian Amazon. Advertisements Continue reading A Scarlet Macaw Duo
Road tripping around Iceland creates tons of memories. Predominantly good ones, of beautiful sights and impressive experiences. But sometimes you prove to be so ill-adapted to Iceland that even the sheep start staring at you. This was one of those … Continue reading When Icelandic Sheep Go “Bahahahaha” at Your Off Roading Skills
These shots were taken above Arizona on my way to Tucson. The scenery mostly caught my eye because of the erosion and drainage patterns combined with hard layers in the geological make up of the whole landscape. And the light … Continue reading Arizona in Flight
As most of you are aware, regulations on what you can keep as a pet differ wildly among the different US states. Most states have the common sense to restrict this to animals that actually do not regard you as … Continue reading Big Cats, not Pets
Using the same title for this post as one of Jules Verne’s best-known works is a bold move, but I think it is pretty aptly used this time. We are in Silfra, Iceland, which can be accurately described as a … Continue reading Journey to the Center of the World
Tutorial day! This is the first time I am writing a photo-editing tutorial, so please excuse me if something is unclear, and feel free to ask questions in the comment section if you are having troubles going through the workflow! … Continue reading Create Your Own World Using Photoshop
As a follow up to the post yesterday about chasing the northern lights… Wout found them! Photo taken in Myvatn, Iceland. Continue reading Northern Lights in Myvatn, Iceland
Spring break is all about getting a tan and partying on the beach. Oh wait, I’m in Iceland. Rephrase: spring break is all about getting to see Northern lights and eat whale. That’s more accurate! Now, about the Northern Lights, … Continue reading Chasing Northern Lights
Last summer, our river boat captain – Chicki, from the Machiguenga people in Peru – was telling me about a couple of fossils he’d found a bit farther down the river but could not remember what he had done with … Continue reading New Horizons in Peru
On the border of humans and untouched wilderness, all kinds of beings get hurt. Many people that live in the rainforest get exotic animals as pets: peccary, tapir’s, capybara, snakes, lizards, monkeys and all kinds of birds – like this … Continue reading Sanctuary in the Wild
Part of a year-round art project on the Belgian coast, this statue rises up from the dunes, only a few miles away from WWII fortifications. Representing the foam of the sea, the sculpture doesn’t look anywhere near the real deal, … Continue reading Art along the Belgian Coast
Abra Pirhuayani: 4,725 msl (~15,501 ft asl) – Leaving the Peruvian Amazon rainforest can be done in numerous ways, but most people stick to either flying out or driving out. Since I was there for research, I stuck with driving … Continue reading Glaciers in the Andes
