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1. The lone house with the nature at Ticino, Switzerland From @giuliogroebert 2. A village at Hormuz Island, Iran with beach front view Hormuz Island sits south of Iran in the Persian Gulf and is often called “rainbow island” in reference to the multicolored sand that makes it a popular tourist spot. In an effort to reflect the colorful landscape and topography From @themagger 3. Enjoy the air of Ticino, Switzerland, a village next to the waterfall Ticino is the southernmost canton of Switzerland, It's an Italian-speaking region in southern Switzerland with palm-lined lakes and sharp Alpine peaks From @giuliogroebert 4. Sunset horseback riding in Morocco From @yassine_cavalier 5. Mom life is the best life, what a happy family at Tamale, Ghana From @iamhamamat 6. Beautiful glass house surrounded by nature, at Chiang Mai, Thailand Located 700 km (435 miles) north of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is nestled in a verdant valley on the banks of the Ping River. A land of misty mountains and colourful hill tribes, a playground for seasoned travellers, a paradise for shoppers and a delight for adventurers. On a trip to Chiang Mai, the curious traveller can expand their horizons with Thai massage and cooking courses. Others will be bowled over by the variety of handicrafts and antiques. The wild child will find plenty of lively nightlife, and the epicure can indulge in wonderful cuisine. Despite its relatively small size, Chiang Mai truly has it all From @sunny_rung 7. A village in Ticino, Switzerland next to the Alpine ranges From @giuliogroebert 8. Waterfront homes in the Turkish town of Göcek, Fethiye. Would you ever live in a place like this? From @bugunnereyegidelim 9. Lost in the beautiful view, at Ticino, Switzerland From @giuliogroebert 10. Wait... Go, Charlie is so patient From @charliethechip 11. Bellinzona, the capital of Ticino, is home to medieval castles. Lugano From @giuliogroebert 12. Hummingbirds are birds native to the Americas and comprise the biological family Trochilidae, at Costa Rica With about 360 species, they occur from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, but the vast majority of the species are found in the tropics. They are small birds, with most species measuring 7.5–13 cm in length From @magdalena_sanchez_birds 13. The cutest boy in the whole world From @mokshabybee_tigers 14. A path lead to the main city, at Bellinzona, Ticino, Switzerland From @giuliogroebert 15. This baby goat is guaranteed to make you smile From @chevre_toy_miniature 16. The old city next to the waterfall, be with the nature a town on glacial Lake Lugano, is known for its waterfront promenade and Piazza della Riforma, a square lined with neoclassical buildings From @giuliogroebert 17. That leap, This is a wild cat native to Africa. It is rare in North Africa and the Sahel Serval cats are strong, fast and have an incredible capacity for jumping. In the wild, servals will leap high into the air to catch flying birds, and can slap fish hard enough to stun them. Servals are medium-sized wild cats with tawny, black-spotted coats and long necks and long legs that allow them to see over savanna grasses. but widespread in sub-Saharan countries, except rainforest regions. Across its range, it occurs in protected areas, and hunting it is either prohibited or regulated in range countries From @danielle.lucas.87 18. Who needs vitamin sea? At Koshkonar, Hormozgan, Iran From @hasan_dehesh 19. Snack time for Mr Quokka, at Sydney, Australia 1. Known as the ‘world’s happiest animal’ for their smile 2. Tricky name to pronounce 3. Quokkas were first discovered in the 1600s 4. Can only be found on Rottnest Island and Bald Island in Australia 5. Quokkas come from the same family as a kangaroo 6. The best time to spot quokkas are early morning or early evening 7. Quokkas are herbivores 8. Known for the famous Quokka Selfies 9. Classified as a vulnerable species 10. Around the size of a small cat 11. Known to live an average of 10 to 15 years 12. Baby quokkas are called ‘joeys’ From @reneehowell18 20. The city with frog, mountain ranges, at Ticino, Switzerland, how amazing From @giuliogroebert 21. Sunset goals in Mykonos Welcome to Greece's most famous cosmopolitan island, a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades. According to mythology, Mykonos was formed from the petrified bodies of giants killed by Hercules. Mykonos is known for its dry, windy climate, sandy beaches and world famous nightlife From @takemyhearteverywhere 22. The path of colorful house, at Rainbow island, Iran This multipurpose settlement, referred to as Presence in Hormuz, serves as more than just a bright and welcoming accommodation, though—it is the embodiment of a paradigm shift for the community. “The local inhabitants of the beautiful, touristic and politically strategic island,” the architects explain, “struggle economically, getting involved in illegal trafficking activities using their boats.” This urban development project aims to reinvigorate the local economy by utilizing members of the community—craftsmen and unskilled workers alike From @iranianmarcopolo 23. Morning walk at the lake of Braies in Italy Lago di Braies or also called Pragser Wildsee is one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy. Located at an altitude of about 1,500 m above sea level in the picturesque Alta Pusteria / Hochpustertal, the mountain lake captivates with its turquoise-green colors and the imposing Seekofel massif (2,810 m) that surrounds it. Lake Braies is an attraction for recreation seekers, nature lovers and hikers, in both summer and winter. The lake, with an average depth of 17 m, measures 36 m at its lowest point. Even though Braies lake is listed amongst the bathing lakes of South Tyrol, only a few hardy people dare to jump into the cool waters From @michaelpezzaioli 24. The city next to the mountain range, at Ticino, Switzerland From @giuliogroebert 25. Diving deep into a new adventure at Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal Would you be brave enough to jump from a 27m cliff (88ft)? Disclaimer: Iris is a professional cliff diver, do not attempt this by yourself From @irisschmidbauer 26. The view outside Ticino, Switzerland, what a destination place! From @giuliogroebert 27. Have you ever seen this colorful community? At Rainbow island, Iran This colorful residence of dirt domes was built by Nader Khalili and its a beach front residence community From @raheleh.mamaghani 28. Wait for 25 seconds and enjoy the beauty of nature, relax and breath Humpbacks can grow to 60 feet (18 meters) long, and they can weigh a whopping 40 tons (about half the size of a blue whale), according to the NOAA. Their flippers can grow up to 16 feet (5 m) long, which is the largest appendage in the world. Their tails are also massive and grow up to 18 feet (5.5 m) wide From @dolphindronedom 29. Take a breath. What was the guy on the rope thinking after he saw From @kilianbron
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Talented underwater photographer David Edgar captured these stunning photographs and a mesmerising video while freediving off the coast of Tonga.
Being that whales spend roughly 90% of their time submerged under the waves, it comes as no surprise to hear that mankind have historically viewed them as very mystical creatures, and they are involved in many a myth. Here's one involving a whale and sea slug; it’s kind of like a Japanese version of 'the hare and the tortoise'.
Official site of papercut artist Masayo Fukuda. I made all works on just one piece of paper. I want to spread the appeal of papercut to people around the world.
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Calf humpback whale with mom.
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Freediver with Humpback Whale watercolor painting print by Slaveika Aladjova, art, animal, illustration, Sea art, sea life art, home decor • Printed especially for you! • Directly form the artist. • Signet by the artist. • This is a print of my original painting. • Frame is not included if not stated in the side menu. • Carefully packed and shipped in a hard tube. • Printed on museum quality watercolor paper. • Epson Pigment Inks, which are tested and guaranteed not to fade for at least 100 years. © COPYRIGHT: The artist retains all copyrights to his artworks. Artist - Slaveika Aladjova Reproduction rights not transferable with sale.
discovery.com introduces you to Shila, the young female beluga born at the George Aquarium.
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Our team swims with whales around the world. But the Kingdom of Tonga is something extraordinary. Only here, you can meet face-to-face with 15-meter humpback whales – and they won't go anywhere. They circle you, look at you, wave their fins, hit tails, poke noses at you. And they sing! You can even hear Whale's songs from the beach.
There are 90 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises, known collectively as "cetaceans". Many of them are highly endangered and the Blue Whale - which is also the largest animal ever to have lived on the planet - is one of the most endangered. This poster prints features fine art illustrations of all various species of whale Species featured: BELUGA WHALE (Delphinapterus leucas) BLUE WHALE (Balaenoptera musculus) BOWHEAD WHALE (Balaena mysticetus) COMMON MINKE WHALE (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) GRAY WHALE (Eschrichtius robustus) FIN WHALE (Balaenoptera physalus) HUMPBACK WHALE (Megaptera novaeangliae) LONG-FINNED PILOT WHALE (Globicephala melas) NARWHAL WHALE (Monodon monoceros) SEI WHALE (Balaena mysticetus) SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALE (Eubalaena australis) SPERM WHALE (Physeter macrocephalus) All images are scientifically accurate and expertly drawn by wildlife artist Roger Hall, who has been working in the field for over 20 years for such noted organizations as National Geographic, Scholastic Books, Sunset Magazine and World Wildlife Fund. Museum-quality posters with vivid prints made on thick and durable matte paper. A statement in any room, these posters are just the accent your room or office needs. This poster comes unframed. • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Giclée printing quality • Opacity: 94%
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