Cano Cristales River in Colombia, also known as the "River of Five Colors" or "Rainbow River", transforms into a spectacular natural display of colors for a brief period each year due to special algae that grow on the riverbed rocks. During this time between wet and dry seasons, the entire riverbed is covered in an array of blues, greens, reds, and other hues. This colorful phenomenon only lasts a few days when conditions are optimal for the algae before the river either floods or dries up. The remote river is only accessible by horse or mule on occasional tours.
Clark Little was born in California but grew up surfing in Hawaii, becoming renowned for pioneering surfing huge shorebreak waves at Waimea Bay. In 2007, he began photographing the waves from within the surf after his wife requested a photo, finding a passion for capturing the power and beauty of shorebreak. Using his surfing experience and specialized waterproof camera equipment, Little now photographs waves as his career, spending several hours daily in the ocean at various North Shore spots in Hawaii.
AKiyoshi KITAOKA is a professor of psychology at Ritsumeikan University in Japan. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Tsukuba in 1991. His research focuses on visual illusions, and in 2006 he won the L'Oreal Art and Science of Color Prize for his work on the rotating snakes illusion.
Carnavalul de la Rio 2010 was the annual carnival celebration held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2010. One of the highlights was a performance by the samba school Gavioes da Fiel, led by Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo. Thousands of spectators dressed in colorful costumes and masks watched the carnival parade.
This document lists the titles of various artworks by Nicholas Roerich, a Russian painter, writer, archaeologist, theosophist, philosopher and public figure. Some of the titles reference places like Mongolia, Lhasa, Pskov and locations along the Ganges river. Others mention religious or spiritual figures like Maitreya, Padma Sambhava and St. Francis. The list appears to catalog over 50 different paintings or other creative works by Roerich spanning various locations, spiritual themes and historical or religious subjects.
Cano Cristales River in Colombia, also known as the "River of Five Colors" or "Rainbow River", transforms into a spectacular natural display of colors for a brief period each year due to special algae that grow on the riverbed rocks. During this time between wet and dry seasons, the entire riverbed is covered in an array of blues, greens, reds, and other hues. This colorful phenomenon only lasts a few days when conditions are optimal for the algae before the river either floods or dries up. The remote river is only accessible by horse or mule on occasional tours.
Clark Little was born in California but grew up surfing in Hawaii, becoming renowned for pioneering surfing huge shorebreak waves at Waimea Bay. In 2007, he began photographing the waves from within the surf after his wife requested a photo, finding a passion for capturing the power and beauty of shorebreak. Using his surfing experience and specialized waterproof camera equipment, Little now photographs waves as his career, spending several hours daily in the ocean at various North Shore spots in Hawaii.
AKiyoshi KITAOKA is a professor of psychology at Ritsumeikan University in Japan. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Tsukuba in 1991. His research focuses on visual illusions, and in 2006 he won the L'Oreal Art and Science of Color Prize for his work on the rotating snakes illusion.
Carnavalul de la Rio 2010 was the annual carnival celebration held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2010. One of the highlights was a performance by the samba school Gavioes da Fiel, led by Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo. Thousands of spectators dressed in colorful costumes and masks watched the carnival parade.
This document lists the titles of various artworks by Nicholas Roerich, a Russian painter, writer, archaeologist, theosophist, philosopher and public figure. Some of the titles reference places like Mongolia, Lhasa, Pskov and locations along the Ganges river. Others mention religious or spiritual figures like Maitreya, Padma Sambhava and St. Francis. The list appears to catalog over 50 different paintings or other creative works by Roerich spanning various locations, spiritual themes and historical or religious subjects.
The document is a collection of rhetorical questions that highlight how suffering, difficulties, mistakes and problems in life help people learn to depend on God and appreciate God's role as a comforter, healer, deliverer, forgiver and problem solver. It suggests that without ever experiencing pain, sadness, troubles or suffering, people would not understand God's love and role in their lives. The questions are meant to convey that hardship and adversity help people grow closer to God and pure.
This document provides a timeline of artists and their works related to depictions of the Nativity from the 13th century to the early 20th century. It includes over 100 entries listing the artist's name, dates of life, and in some cases the title and date of a specific Nativity-related work. The entries are grouped into sections on general Nativity scenes, Adoration of the Shepherds, and Adoration of the Magi. Major artists represented include Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Murillo, and Blake among many others from different periods and locations in Europe.
The document contains the titles of over 60 paintings by artist Margaret Kent. It also includes a short biography where the artist explains that her paintings are an emotional response to her subjects and are meant to invoke the same emotions in the viewer as she experienced. She aims to allow the viewer to understand her thought process through her rendering of the subject. The document concludes with music credits.
The pictures were taken in September of 2008 and 2010. In 2010, it was rainy when the photographs were captured. The photos were taken by Viorica Munteanu.
Automatic is a company that develops advanced artificial intelligence technologies. They aim to build AI systems that are helpful, harmless, and honest using techniques like constitutional AI. Automatic's goal is to ensure AI has a positive impact on humanity as the technology continues to progress and become more widely used.
Alexei Antonov is an artist who was born in Russia in 1957 and has studied art in Russia, Azerbaijan, and Italy. He has been living in the US since 1990 where he promotes the Ecology of Culture through his visual artworks. His main goal is to reestablish the link between technology/industry and beauty/grace through his classical oil paintings and drawings.
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is located in Cork City, Ireland. It was constructed in the mid-19th century to accommodate the growing Catholic population in the city. Designed by London architect Edward Welby Pugin and Irish architect George Ashlin, the church was built between 1859 and 1866 in the neo-Gothic style. The church features include a 36 ton marble altar referencing the crucifixion, a decorated apse with stained glass windows of saints, and a pulpit and confessionals carved from Russian oak.
The rock located under the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem holds great significance for Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Bahá'í Faith according to religious traditions and scriptures. It is believed to be the site where Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac, where both Jewish temples once stood, and where Muhammad ascended to heaven in Islamic tradition. The rock's importance has led to ongoing religious and political disputes over its ownership and use.
Nyiragongo crater - journey to the center of the worldViorica Munteanu
A team of scientists and explorers embarked on an expedition to walk on the shores of Nyiragongo Crater's lava lake in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the largest lava lake in the world. After extensive training and preparation, they established a base camp 400 feet above the lava lake. Expedition members made multiple descents to collect gas samples and take measurements in order to better understand the volcano's activity and predict future eruptions, with the goal of reaching the rim of the lava lake, which no one had survived before. During their close encounters with the lava, they had to take precautions against heat and gases, communicating by radio to stay safe in the dynamic conditions.
This document features images and descriptions of various scenic locations in the state of Kerala, India. It highlights natural attractions like waterfalls such as Athirappilli and Manalar waterfalls. It also features plantation areas like the tea gardens of Munnar and forests like Chinnar. Beaches along the coast of Kerala including Varkkala Papanasam beach and views of the backwaters in Alleppey are presented. Golden sand beaches and rolling waves on the Kerala coast are also depicted.
The Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano in southern Chile erupted on Saturday, spewing ash up to six miles high and forcing the evacuation of 3,500 people. Winds carried the thick ash plume as far as 62 miles away to the town of San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina, coating it in grey ash and sulfur fumes. The eruption prompted the closure of borders between Chile and Argentina and warnings for local residents to remain indoors due to the heavy ashfall.
Kerala is a state located on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. It is known for its diverse geography and extensive greenery. The state has a narrow fertile coastal strip sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, with a long coastline that has encouraged contact with other parts of the world. Houseboats are a unique feature of the state, allowing visitors to explore the extensive network of lakes and canals known as backwaters while enjoying local cuisine and culture.
The document contains a series of aerial photographs of buildings, landmarks, and infrastructure in New York City, including:
- Office and residential buildings in Manhattan's financial district.
- Views of Lower Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, and Central Park.
- Landmarks like the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and United Nations Headquarters.
- Infrastructure like the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges.
The document is a collection of rhetorical questions that highlight how suffering, difficulties, mistakes and problems in life help people learn to depend on God and appreciate God's role as a comforter, healer, deliverer, forgiver and problem solver. It suggests that without ever experiencing pain, sadness, troubles or suffering, people would not understand God's love and role in their lives. The questions are meant to convey that hardship and adversity help people grow closer to God and pure.
This document provides a timeline of artists and their works related to depictions of the Nativity from the 13th century to the early 20th century. It includes over 100 entries listing the artist's name, dates of life, and in some cases the title and date of a specific Nativity-related work. The entries are grouped into sections on general Nativity scenes, Adoration of the Shepherds, and Adoration of the Magi. Major artists represented include Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Murillo, and Blake among many others from different periods and locations in Europe.
The document contains the titles of over 60 paintings by artist Margaret Kent. It also includes a short biography where the artist explains that her paintings are an emotional response to her subjects and are meant to invoke the same emotions in the viewer as she experienced. She aims to allow the viewer to understand her thought process through her rendering of the subject. The document concludes with music credits.
The pictures were taken in September of 2008 and 2010. In 2010, it was rainy when the photographs were captured. The photos were taken by Viorica Munteanu.
Automatic is a company that develops advanced artificial intelligence technologies. They aim to build AI systems that are helpful, harmless, and honest using techniques like constitutional AI. Automatic's goal is to ensure AI has a positive impact on humanity as the technology continues to progress and become more widely used.
Alexei Antonov is an artist who was born in Russia in 1957 and has studied art in Russia, Azerbaijan, and Italy. He has been living in the US since 1990 where he promotes the Ecology of Culture through his visual artworks. His main goal is to reestablish the link between technology/industry and beauty/grace through his classical oil paintings and drawings.
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is located in Cork City, Ireland. It was constructed in the mid-19th century to accommodate the growing Catholic population in the city. Designed by London architect Edward Welby Pugin and Irish architect George Ashlin, the church was built between 1859 and 1866 in the neo-Gothic style. The church features include a 36 ton marble altar referencing the crucifixion, a decorated apse with stained glass windows of saints, and a pulpit and confessionals carved from Russian oak.
The rock located under the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem holds great significance for Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Bahá'í Faith according to religious traditions and scriptures. It is believed to be the site where Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac, where both Jewish temples once stood, and where Muhammad ascended to heaven in Islamic tradition. The rock's importance has led to ongoing religious and political disputes over its ownership and use.
Nyiragongo crater - journey to the center of the worldViorica Munteanu
A team of scientists and explorers embarked on an expedition to walk on the shores of Nyiragongo Crater's lava lake in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the largest lava lake in the world. After extensive training and preparation, they established a base camp 400 feet above the lava lake. Expedition members made multiple descents to collect gas samples and take measurements in order to better understand the volcano's activity and predict future eruptions, with the goal of reaching the rim of the lava lake, which no one had survived before. During their close encounters with the lava, they had to take precautions against heat and gases, communicating by radio to stay safe in the dynamic conditions.
This document features images and descriptions of various scenic locations in the state of Kerala, India. It highlights natural attractions like waterfalls such as Athirappilli and Manalar waterfalls. It also features plantation areas like the tea gardens of Munnar and forests like Chinnar. Beaches along the coast of Kerala including Varkkala Papanasam beach and views of the backwaters in Alleppey are presented. Golden sand beaches and rolling waves on the Kerala coast are also depicted.
The Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano in southern Chile erupted on Saturday, spewing ash up to six miles high and forcing the evacuation of 3,500 people. Winds carried the thick ash plume as far as 62 miles away to the town of San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina, coating it in grey ash and sulfur fumes. The eruption prompted the closure of borders between Chile and Argentina and warnings for local residents to remain indoors due to the heavy ashfall.
Kerala is a state located on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. It is known for its diverse geography and extensive greenery. The state has a narrow fertile coastal strip sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, with a long coastline that has encouraged contact with other parts of the world. Houseboats are a unique feature of the state, allowing visitors to explore the extensive network of lakes and canals known as backwaters while enjoying local cuisine and culture.
The document contains a series of aerial photographs of buildings, landmarks, and infrastructure in New York City, including:
- Office and residential buildings in Manhattan's financial district.
- Views of Lower Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, and Central Park.
- Landmarks like the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and United Nations Headquarters.
- Infrastructure like the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg Bridges.