Horses are beautiful and amazing creatures on Earth. Do you know what else is amazing? Miniature horses! Yes, it is a real animal, if you didn't know
The animal kingdom is a vast and varied group of creatures, many of which we’ll never get a chance to see up close. Thankfully, we’ve got plenty of photos of the most bizarre animals in the world to show you what you’re missing.
Hi! Thank you for looking! This is a collection of photographs I like because of their beauty and the way they make me feel. I do not own the rights to any of them, if you do and you don't want your pictures in here please send me a message. Enjoy!
A collection of true beauty and splendor of the planet we call home.
Après la source, le ruisseau s'enjambe d'un pas. Après le ruisseau, la rivière se traverse avec les passerelles. Après la rivière, le fleuve se passe avec des ponts de plus en plus longs. Mais rives et ponts finissent par disparaître... Alors les larmes amères du fleuve se déversent dans l'océan des...
Six spectacular birds that will never be seen again
For some it may look as a romantic spectacle of nature, others associate it with a horror movie scene, while for street sweepers it just means a lot of crap to clean. These "living clouds" created by thousands of starlings flying together has acquired a term "murmuration." The way they all suddenly change direction or speed still remains the secret of nature, but there are theories to support both the scientific and the supernatural side of it.
Artist Jeff Uitto creates intricate sculptures from driftwood he finds along the coast of Washington. Uitto has sculpted wild horses, soaring eagles, and...
She cuts the lengthy lawn with strength and purpose, in straight, orderly rows. The green grass spurts from the machine and the aroma is fresh and earthy. The dew has slowly evaporated but her shoes are still wet with the heavenly waters. Though she sweats, she smiles. She does contribute to the income, in these old fashioned ways, by "working willingly with her hands". No need to hire a gardener. No need to purchase a gym membership. She "works out" at home... and for the home... She is a "keeper at home". "He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich." ~ Proverbs 10:4 When considering the bountiful blessings of old fasioned-labor, we mustn't forget the sweetness of $avings, especially in todays challenging economy. Taking some tasks into our own capable hands might be a financial incentive for those who are struggling. Not only will you receive the benefits and satisfaction of a job well done, health for the exercise it provides, but you are also rewarded with monetary compensation. Instead of money going out, you have kept it "in". It is ironic how we pay a gardener to mow our lawns because we have no "time" to maintain them. Yet at the end of the day, many of us "spend" the time and head out to the gym to exercise. Some pay out funds to sit inside a sauna to sweat. We rely on indoor machines and equipment in a stale room while the mower, hedgers and clippers could have provided physical activity the old fashioned way, in the fresh outdoors, in manageable daily doses while being productive and economical at home. "It has been said that the best cure for hard times is to cheat the doctor by being temperate; the lawyer, by keeping out of debt; the demagogue, by voting for honest men; and poverty, by being industrious." ~ The Royal Path of Life, 1882 In the same way, growing your own vegetables will save you a pretty penny! There is also the task of washing your own car, cleaning your own house, cooking your own meals from scratch and the labor list goes on. "The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat." ~ Proverbs 13:4 Perhaps we should consider going back to "work at home" and reduce the excess spending: A weekly lawn service can cost between $65-$90 for cutting, leaf blowing, hedging and shrub trimming. A monthly fitness club membership averages $35-40 per month. A car wash costs on the average of $5-15 for a basic service. Using the clothesline instead of a dryer will also offer significant savings. This totals at least $200 per month and doesn't include half of what is spent in many homes on "old fashioned labor". "Simple industry and thrift will go far toward making any person of ordinary working faculty comparatively independent in his means. Almost every working man may be so, provided he will carefully husband his resources and watch the little outlets of useless expenditure. A penny is a very small matter, yet the comfort of thousands of families depends upon the proper saving and spending of pennies." ~ The Royal Path of Life, 1882 "Washington and his lady were examples of industry, plainness, frugality and economy - and thousands of others of the wealthy, labored in the field and kitchen, in older times, before folly superseded wisdom, and fashion drove comon sense and economy off the track." ~ The Royal Path of Life, 1882 The old fashioned way of working with our own hands makes "cents" in many ways! Not only does it bless the bank account, it blesses you with health and the sweet satisfaction of a job well done. Dear ladies, when you labor at home, you are contributing to the family income! Being a keeper at home is a beautiful, noble and rewarding profession. Let us not forget the benefits that come from your dedicated hands and the advantage your home has financially because you invest your time and energy into it! "The noblest man of earth is he who puts his hands cheerfully and proudly to honest labor. Labor is a business and ordinance of God." ~ The Royal Path of Life, 1882 {See part one , part two, part three, part four and part five of this series.} *Note: I realize that many of you are in challenging stages with many responsibilities, specifically those caring for little children or with an illness. I am suggesting and encouraging these opportunities for women who have the extra time, have become sedentary or are in financial need. This post may be shared with some or all of the following link-ups: The Art of Home-Making Mondays, Modest Mom Monday's, Monday's Musings, Make Your Home Sing Monday, Good Morning Mondays, The Scoop, Titus 2sdays, Titus 2 Tuesdays, Roses of Inspiration, Tuesdays with a Twist, Raising Homemakers, Wise Woman Link Up, Homestead Blog Hop, Wow Us Wednesdays, Wildcrafting Wednesday, Coffee and Conversation, So Much at Home, Homemaking Thursdays, Home Sweet Home, Home Acre Hop, From the Farm Blog Hop, Farmgirl Friday, Front Porch Friday Blog Hop, Awesome Life Friday Link Up, Simply Natural Saturdays and Clever Chicks Blog Hop. Thank you lovely ladies for hosting these. Some of the laundry paintings are by Charles Curran. Source of information for monthly fees.
7 Ways to use Diatomaceous Earth on the Homestead l Cleaning to polishing in the home, and controlling bad bugs on the homestead.
Here are 15 majestic species that succumbed to anthropogenic extinction in the past 10,000 years due to hunting or habitat destruction, with information on when and why each went extinct.
Are you ready for an exciting adventure? The collection of images by this photographer is great proof that Earth has a lot to offer and that many locations still seem to be undiscovered for us. Thanks to his outstanding work, Daniel Kordan will transport you to the most remote places where you can explore the beauty of our planet.
This is the astonishing moment a photographer captured a “dirty storm” in action during a Chilean volcano eruption.
HIGH RESOLUTION. Who illustrated this? Reminds me of Howard Pyle. I originally found the image at webshots.com (account gone, now) Getty images has the artwork, but in an email, said they have no artist information. ___ Found it! 'The Fruits of the Earth' (1911) watercolor by Edward J. Detmold' Published in 'The International Studio' magazine vol. XLII From the Article "A Note on Mr. Edward J. Detmold's Drawings and Etchings of Animal Life" Bio: www.bpib.com/illustra2/detmold.htm (Digital compilation by plumleaves)
Wonderful nature!! Birds 🐦🐦👍
Images and tips on one the most biodiverse places, a once-in-a-lifetime trip, with significant sustainability threats.
Raccoons are furry and cute backyard critters, with their little black eye masks and ringed tails. Enjoy these funny raccoon pictures shared by readers.
12 Images Of These Intelligent Gentle Giants For World Elephant Day! - World's largest collection of cat memes and other animals
These exciting births of rhinos. lemurs, tigers and more are giving conservationists hope for the future of endangered animal populations
As a self-proclaimed wannabe National Geographic wildlife photographer, my aim is always to get as close as is safely possible to animals in their natural
A compilation of colourful photos that are of interest to me. I hope you enjoy them also. ...
2013 Gallery of the Year: Runner Up - Sam Griffiths
In honor of Endangered Species Day, here's a look at some of the animals holding extinction at bay by the slimmest of threads.
Washington Wild is leading efforts statewide to provide meaningful protections for Washington’s unheralded wild lands in eastern Washington. As the largest single land manager of sagebrush habitat in Eastern Washington, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a critical opportunity this summer to provide meaningful protections through their Resource Management Plan for lands with Wilderness characteristics, wildlife habitat and year round recreational opportunities.
