Photo credit: Tim Flach . . . the best dog photos I've seen in a long time.
Wild Wonders of Europe showcases beautiful photo galleries sponsored by National Geographic which highlight the flora and fauna of Europe.
This is Marmots Feeding on Flowers by Grezgorz Lesniewski, from the Austria Galleries
This is Marmots Feeding on Flowers by Grezgorz Lesniewski, from the Austria Galleries
The finalists of the UK's International Garden Photographer of the Year award have just been announced.
Garden tiger moth close-up by Paul Keene
This picture of a garden tiger moth (Arctia caja) was taken in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The caterpillars of this moth feed on nettles, so if you want these moths to be a feature in your garden, then keep a rough, uncultivated patch
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Garden tiger moth close-up by Paul KeeneThis picture of a garden tiger moth (Arctia caja) was taken in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The caterpillars of this moth feed on nettles, so if you want these moths to be a feature in your garden, then keep a rough, uncultivated patch
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Displayed for the first time in a specially constructed studio in South Carolina, The Four Faces of the Bengal Tiger show the four varieties of Bengal tiger.
"There are only four distinct types of Bengal tiger in the world and they are all in this amazing photo shoot," says Dr Bhagavan Antle of The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S), who brought these majestic animals to the studio.
Dr Antle believes the images give away the characteristics of behaviour, age and personality of each tiger. "Like human photographs, you can see the difference in their age as some of them look a little more grizzled and haggard than others."
See all 18 photos
Photograph: Barry Bland/Barcroft Media
20 Great Animal Portraits: A Sneak Peek at PDN Faces
Photo by Michael C. Rathsam: “Captured during photo shoot of one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever met.”
PDN is conducting their second annual Faces contest, seeking today’s best portrait photographs.
This is a sneak peek at some early entries in the Animal Portraits category.
These are not the winners of the Faces Contest. These are a few early favorites based on popular votes on the People’s Choice page.
There’s still more great work being entered in Animal Portraits and the three other categories: Celebrity/Editorial Portraits (studio), Environmental Portraiture and Self-Portraits.
The contest remains open for entries until April 7, 2009. Select winners will be exhibited at the PDN PhotoPlus International Expo from October 23 to 25, 2009 in New York City, and a winner’s gallery will appear in the December issue of PDN.
To see more People’s Choice entries, or to enter the contest yourself, visit the PDN Faces portrait photo contest.
Photo by Michael C. Rathsam: “Captured during photo shoot of one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever met.”PDN is conducting their second annual Faces contest, seeking today’s best portrait photographs.
This is a sneak peek at some early entries in the Animal Portraits category.
These are not the winners of the Faces Contest. These are a few early favorites based on popular votes on the People’s Choice page.
There’s still more great work being entered in Animal Portraits and the three other categories: Celebrity/Editorial Portraits (studio), Environmental Portraiture and Self-Portraits.
The contest remains open for entries until April 7, 2009. Select winners will be exhibited at the PDN PhotoPlus International Expo from October 23 to 25, 2009 in New York City, and a winner’s gallery will appear in the December issue of PDN.
To see more People’s Choice entries, or to enter the contest yourself, visit the PDN Faces portrait photo contest.
Taken by an anonymous American photographer in the 1850's, and titled "Poodle With Bow, On Table," this daguerreotype was sold at a Sotheby's auction for $8,125.
This might possibly be one of the first "Pet Photos" ever taken.
This might possibly be one of the first "Pet Photos" ever taken.
The professional finalists of the 2009 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced.
Here are some of those which feature animals.
Natural History: Lisa Maree Williams (Australia)
Winner - Wildlife Warriors: A kangaroo joey receives treatment at The Australian Wildlife Hospital
Natural History: Lisa Maree Williams (Australia)
Winner - Wildlife Warriors: An injured koala receives treatment at The Australian Wildlife Hospital
Second: Steve Morenos (Australia)
Australian Possum
Second: Steve Morenos (Australia)
Kestrels
Conceptual & Constructed: Tamany Baker (UK)
Winner - A series called Living With Wolfie, a response to the "presents" that her beloved cat brings into the home.
Fashion: Piotr Fajfer (Poland)
Winner - Princess of the Crows for Eva Danhofer
Source
Here are some of those which feature animals.
Natural History: Lisa Maree Williams (Australia)Winner - Wildlife Warriors: A kangaroo joey receives treatment at The Australian Wildlife Hospital
Natural History: Lisa Maree Williams (Australia)Winner - Wildlife Warriors: An injured koala receives treatment at The Australian Wildlife Hospital
Second: Steve Morenos (Australia)Australian Possum
Second: Steve Morenos (Australia)Kestrels
Conceptual & Constructed: Tamany Baker (UK)Winner - A series called Living With Wolfie, a response to the "presents" that her beloved cat brings into the home.
Fashion: Piotr Fajfer (Poland)Winner - Princess of the Crows for Eva Danhofer
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Based in San Jose, CA, Murphy Dog Studios is the home of professional photographer, Robert Vreeland. Robert specializes in creating unique contemporary, fine art dog photography.You can admire Robert's photography at
his website: Murphy Dog Studios
his Flickr collection: Murphy Dog Studios Photostream
or you can visit his blog: Murphy Dog Studios, the blog
Photo from Flickr, uploaded by Murphy Dog Studios
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Ever wondered if there was a stylish pet photographer in your area? Ever look at a pet magazine spread and wonder if your dog could look that good? Ever wonder if there was someone who could capture your pet’s unique personality, with an aesthetic that expresses your personal style?
Now, it's much easier to find a professional pet photographer because some of the best are showcased at Snap* the Pet Photography Showcase.
This sample is from April Ziegler Photography
April also has her own website: www.aprilziegler.com
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Now, it's much easier to find a professional pet photographer because some of the best are showcased at Snap* the Pet Photography Showcase.
This sample is from April Ziegler Photography
April also has her own website: www.aprilziegler.com(via Mod-Dog Blog)
hummingbird, Rufous Female, breaking the topmost water bubble from the fountain spray with her beak. You can see the spray above and below her beak here.Also by the same photographer:
hummingbird from a different view, atop the water droplets from fountain. Reminds me of a bumble bee here :) Note the little dash of bright red iridescence on it's throat in this shot. Don't know if its an immature male or female.Photo credit: Alandrapal
Looks like the inauguration, doesn't it?
This amazing photo was taken on South Georgia Island. The photographer says, "This is not the largest colony of king penguins on South Georgia but there were over a hundred thousand breeding pairs in this location. The brown spots are not open spaces but chicks that have not fledged."
from Flickr, by chuck12600
Take a look at it in the largest size: 3200 x 2135. Better yet, set it as your desktop wallpaper.
This amazing photo was taken on South Georgia Island. The photographer says, "This is not the largest colony of king penguins on South Georgia but there were over a hundred thousand breeding pairs in this location. The brown spots are not open spaces but chicks that have not fledged."
from Flickr, by chuck12600Take a look at it in the largest size: 3200 x 2135. Better yet, set it as your desktop wallpaper.
When attempting to describe Gary Parker’s unique brand of photography forget words.
Begin with this: picture what an exuberant 8 year old boy might do with a camera if he had 25 years of experience winning awards in advertising and photojournalism, could light anything and could read the minds of dogs and go figure, EVEN CATS!
Begin with this: picture what an exuberant 8 year old boy might do with a camera if he had 25 years of experience winning awards in advertising and photojournalism, could light anything and could read the minds of dogs and go figure, EVEN CATS!
Gary is so busy taking photographs, he actually needs 2 websites to show them
all off.
Gary Parker Photography also showcases Gary's pro bono work with Little People of America (LPA). His photos encompass the #1 dwarfism photography website in the world, a site which has positively impacted the lives of many Little People families worldwide, as well as many of average stature who have found the portraits a source of inspiration, education and delight.
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All photographs are the exclusive property of Parker Photographic productions, Inc. – and are protected by US international copyright laws. These photos may not be downloaded, reproduced, copied, stored, manipulated, projected or used in any way without the expressed permission of Gary Parker. If you wish to use any of these photographs please contact ary@garyparker.com.
Portrait of Billie Holiday and Mister, Downbeat(?), New York, N.Y., ca. June 1946
Portrait of Billie Holiday and Mister, Downbeat, New York, N.Y., ca. Feb. 1947Was Billie Holiday thinking of Mister when she sang this song?
Portrait of Mister (Billie Holiday's dog), New York, N.Y., between 1946 and 1948Photos by William P. Gottlieb, found at Photographs from the Golden Age of Jazz, because of a link through benhasten
The diversity of insects on this planet is astonishing and should be a source of continual wonder for us all. It can only be hope that these incredible creatures can be left to survive and continue their species for many millennia to come. Of course they do everything we do - sometimes with much more aplomb!
Most people know that it's not true that cats have a fear of water. Some cats actually like to swim.
But it is pretty rare to catch wild cats enjoying a dip.
Photographer Per Gunnar Ostby, was very fortunate to capture three female lions enjoying their swim one crisp, dawn morning on a trek near the Chobe National Park in Botswana.
Source: Daily Mail
Photos: Per Gunnar Ostby
But it is pretty rare to catch wild cats enjoying a dip.
Photographer Per Gunnar Ostby, was very fortunate to capture three female lions enjoying their swim one crisp, dawn morning on a trek near the Chobe National Park in Botswana.Source: Daily Mail
Photos: Per Gunnar Ostby
This puppy was photographed in 1845, which would make it 164 years old.
The photo, "Harriet Farnie and Miss Farnie with a Sleeping Puppy, Brownie" is from the National Galleries of Scotland's photostream, now available on Flickr.
Robert Adamson, David Octavius Hill
1920 (original negative around 1845)
Accession no. PGP HA 390
Medium Carbon print
Size 15.40 x 20.20 cm
Credit Elliot Collection, bequeathed 1950
The photo, "Harriet Farnie and Miss Farnie with a Sleeping Puppy, Brownie" is from the National Galleries of Scotland's photostream, now available on Flickr.Robert Adamson, David Octavius Hill
1920 (original negative around 1845)
Accession no. PGP HA 390
Medium Carbon print
Size 15.40 x 20.20 cm
Credit Elliot Collection, bequeathed 1950
Hallmark is holding an open call for everyone’s funniest photos – can be anything from pets, kids, family members, to an embarrassing moment caught at the right time, you name it – along with a corresponding “birthday” greeting.These photos and the greetings will be judged, and the finalists will be turned into actual Hallmark cards.
Sixty finalists' cards will be printed and sold to the public both at hallmark.com and in stores. Finalists also will win $250 cash and become part of Hallmark’s new “top-secret humor card” review panel. One grand prize winner will win $2,500 and their card will become part of Hallmark's regular humor line!
Here’s the link to the contest page where the photos and greetings can be uploaded: http://www.hallmarkcontests.com/bloopers/index.cfm.
~ Thanks, Jon
Photo credit: Julie Corsi