Category: Animals
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Breaking the “Crazy Cat Lady” Stereotype by Photographing Grown Men with Their Adorable Cats
The term “crazy cat lady” gets bandied around fairly regularly, but not in this series by David Williams who captures men and their felines. David’s project is titled Men & Cats and breaks the “crazy cat lady” stereotype by photographing men in their homes and on the street with their cat companions. According to Williams: “I wanted to…
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Photo Series Featuring the World’s Hardest Working Dogs
The working dogs of the world tend not to get as much time in the spotlight as their house-pet brothers and sisters. Photographer Andrew Fladeboe, however, is working to remedy this injustice by treating these dogs with the respect and artistry they deserve. Though his photo series is called “The Shepherd’s Realm,” the dogs aren’t…
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A Beehive that Automatically Extracts Honey without Disturbing Bees
The Flow Hive is a new beehive invention that promises to eliminate the more laborious aspects of collecting honey from a beehive with a novel spigot system that taps into specially designed honeycomb frames. Invented over the last decade by father and son beekeepers Stuart and Cedar Anderson, the system eliminates the traditional process of honey extraction…
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Gorgeous Photos of Rescue Dogs with Their Tattooed Owners
Photographer Brian Batista had a challenge – to combat the prejudices associated with people with tattoos AND to raise awareness for rescue dogs. So in a moment of pure genius, he decided to roll the two into one and take photos of tattooed hoomans WITH their rescue dogs! Brilliant. Brian writes more about this project,…
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Stunning Watercolor Cats by Endre Penovac
In an ongoing series of watercolor paintings, Serbian artist Endre Penovác captures the mystique of black cats. Born in 1956 in the small Serbian village of Tornjoš, the artist, who now calls Bačka Topola his home has been exhibiting his work since 1981. You can find much more of Penovác’s artwork on his website and Facebook page. And don’t forget,…
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Owl Portraits Captured in the Most Stunning Detail
In this stunning series by Brad Wilson, the photographer captures up-close portraits of different owl species. Each bird is set against a stark black background, and the brilliant vantage point allows us to marvel at their unique qualities. Tiny feathers, short beaks, and glassy eyes stare straight into the camera with an intense gaze. Capturing these…
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Australia’s Oldest Man Knits Tiny Sweaters For Injured Penguins!
This may well be one of the most adorable stories we’ve come across. Ever. Back in 2013, Victoria’s Phillip Island Penguin Foundation asked for volunteers to make sweaters for the rare “little penguins.” 109-year-old Australian Alfred Date – known as Australia’s oldest man – and an avid knitter since the 1930’s, was one of…
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Adopt a Scorpion or Cockroach for Your Ex this Valentines Day!
Instead of hoping that low-life ex gets his or her just deserts, why not be proactive about that messy breakup? Do something for them – and yourself – this Valentine’s Day. San Francisco Zoo is giving you the opportunity, with hissing cockroaches and scorpions up for adoption in your ex’s name. For just a small donation (between $US25 and…
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Baby Photographer Takes Enchanting Shots of Himself Feeding Wild Animals
21-year-old, Finland-based photographer Konsta Punkka has an extraordinary gift with animals, as can be seen from his close interactions with wildlife captured on camera. The self-described “squirrel whisperer” uses his iPhone and DSLR to capture enchanting snapshots of woodland creatures from an incredibly short distance, often within arm’s reach. Birds, squirrels, and foxes draw near…
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The Magical Macro World Of Snails And Bugs By Vadim Trunov
With advancements in macro photography, a whole new world of insects and insect-like things can be captured in all their glory for all to see. Vadim Trunov, a self-taught nature photographer based in Voronezh, Russia, is one of the best in the business with a macro lens, taking beautiful macro photos of snails, insects and mushrooms…