Christine Morris Ph.D.inWeeds & Wildflowers·9 hours agoMember-onlyA Swallow And Other AwesomenessAll around me — Although a quintessential symbol of summer, this is my first sight of a swallow near me. They are identifiable by their split tail and coloring. I am thrilled to have this photo.Nature3 min readNature3 min read
Bahri O.·13 hours agoA Funambulist Approach to LifeFunambulist is a word having its origins in Latin combined of two words: “Funis” meaning “rope” and “ambulare” meaning “to walk”. A funambulist is by definition of its Latin roots, is the performer who walks from one point to another on a tight rope demonstrating acrobatic art to enthusiastic audiences…Nature3 min readNature3 min read
The SturginILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·6 hours agoHumans Are No More Important Than Other AnimalsWe are just as equally important as animals in the grand scheme of things — Humans are near the top of the food chain when it comes to the literal food chain. We eat almost every other animal on the planet. That doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re better than all of these other animals. …Nature4 min readNature4 min read
Sanghita PalinSix Word Photo Story Challenge·10 hours agoMember-onlyWater — The Driving Force of Mother NatureMay Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Water” — Nourishing water enables ecosystems for livelihood Water is a vital resource that sustains life on Earth, playing a crucial role in various aspects of human existence. It provides nourishment, supports ecosystems and enables economic activities such as fishing. I was visiting some friend at Kochi in the God’s own country, some time back and could notice…Nature2 min readNature2 min read
Penny GrubbinSix Word Photo Story Challenge·11 hours agoMember-onlyThe Tree That’s Not A TreeSix Word Photo Story Challenge: Freestyle — Telegraph pole and ivy. That’s all. I’ve written about this “tree” before. It’s not a tree at all. This is the time of year it really comes into its own. In the middle of that lush foliage is an old telegraph pole, much like the bare pole just to the left. …Nature2 min readNature2 min read
Najim Mostamand·7 hours agoMember-onlyI Taste A Liquor: A Spiritual Journey Into the Beauty of NatureClick Here to Watch the Poem Reading and Spiritual Teaching I taste a liquor never brewed, From tankards scooped in pearl; Not all the vats upon the Rhine Yield such an alcohol! Inebriate of air am I, And debauchee of dew, Reeling, through endless summer days, From inns of molten blue…Nature9 min readNature9 min read
GnanVi_SpeaksinDancing Elephants Press·9 hours agoThe Beauty Of My NeighborhoodIn response to Dancing Elephants Press prompt #30 of 52 — “My Favorite Thing In Nature Where I Live!” — See the beauty of this world through my lens! Observe to see the hidden beauty around you! I show you what I observe and relish in Nature! Did you see her?👆 Awe! How beautiful she is! I think she likes to be photographed. She turned around to pose perfectly for…Nature5 min readNature5 min read
Ben Human·1 hour agoMember-onlyMore Than Not EnoughWhat is it I feel you, whom I love and who love me, by my account; it’s supposed to be enough, but it’s too much to know you are in my…Nature1 min readNature1 min read
David RudderinPoetic Essences·16 hours agoMember-onlyToo SubtleTo be seen. — It’s often imperceptible Too subtle to be seen Intricate and exquisite Far more than routine. It happens at the break of the day And in soft evening hues Only seen in nature Not in the evening news. The nuances of life Rarely seen hardly heard The whispers of the wind…Nature1 min readNature1 min read
Grant Piper·23 hours agoMember-onlyThe Real Life Sea Monster That Terrified Byzantine SailorsJust a whale or something more? — Recently, a string of killer whale attacks in Europe has been making headlines. These whales have been hitting and sinking small boats, raising eyebrows and questions in equal measure. But this is not the first time whales have terrorized humans at sea. …Nature4 min readNature4 min read
