First prize of $6,000 went to David Ducharme for this sculpture – “Sofia’s Cradle” – depicting the Greek goddess of wisdom. The cradle beneath her resembles a nest, “a space,” Ducharme explained, “where wisdom…
Researchers on board the International Space Station captured this view of the moon’s shadow over parts of North America during the solar eclipse on April 8.
A Secretary Bird Swallowing Its Prey Here’s how the photographer, Dr. Johann J. Botha, describes what we’re seeing here: “The secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is an endangered species, but you do come…
A lion at Luján Zoo in Buenos Aires, Argentina The zoo provides a home for animals rescued from circuses, animal trafficking, and private collections. Losing its main source of money due to the effects of the…
A Lenticular Cloud Over the Merapi Volcano in Java, Indonesia Lenticular (stationary, lens-shaped) clouds often appear above mountains. Click here to watch how they’re formed.
Walking the dog on the beach.