On May 19, 2005, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit captured this stunning view as the Sun sank below the rim of Gusev crater on Mars. This Panoramic Camera mosaic was taken around 6:07 in the evening of the rover's 489th Martian day, or sol.
Sunset and twilight images are occasionally acquired by the science team to determine how high into the atmosphere the Martian dust extends, and to look for dust or ice clouds. Other images have shown that the twilight glow remains visible, but increasingly fainter, for up to two hours before sunrise or after sunset. The long Martian twilight (compared to Earth's) is caused by sunlight scattered around to the night side of the planet by abundant high altitude dust. Similar long twilights or extra-colorful sunrises and sunsets sometimes occur on Earth when tiny dust grains that are erupted from powerful volcanoes scatter light high in the atmosphere.
North Palisade. Sierra Nevada, California. north-palisade-sierra North Palisade. Sierra Nevada, California.
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"On the Wendenstock in southern Switzerland, if a 50-meter pitch has five bolts it's considered pretty weak sauce. It's common to climb overhanging 5.12 rock 30 to 50 feet above your last point of protection. Huge falls are standard and every bolt you come across feels like a gift straight from God." Tommy Caldwell on Zahir.Kate Rutherford on Keeper of the Flame, Yosemite National Park, California
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April 2024, FRIEZE No. 9 Cork Street Gallery, London
EXHIBITION: The Mountains Between Us, FRIEZE No 9 Cork St
Weaving together photography, video and sculptural objects, lena_c_emery highlights the accelerated loss of mountain glaciers and the desperate conservation efforts currently employed to impede their decline. Under the continued influence of greenhouse-gas forced global warming, ice that took centuries to
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April 2024, FRIEZE No. 9 Cork Street Gallery, London
EXHIBITION: The Mountains Between Us, FRIEZE No 9 Cork St
Weaving together photography, video and sculptural objects, lena_c_emery highlights the accelerated loss of mountain glaciers and the desperate conservation efforts currently employed to impede their decline. Under the continued influence of greenhouse-gas forced global warming, ice that took centuries to develop is vanishing in just a number of years. A fate experts predict for at least two-thirds of all glaciers by the end of this century. EMERY: In ‘The Mountains Between Us’, I capture the current environmental efforts undertaken to reduce the rate at which glaciers melt. Glaciers have held space for centuries, silently bearing witness to history. They’ve seen the world change in ways we can barely comprehend. Because my grandfather spent his life in these mountains, watching this particular glacier retreat and form lakes where there was previously only ice and at a pace that’s steadily increasing, feels deeply personal. The idea of covering these mammoths in fabric to stall the inevitable, feels both tragic and emblematic of our relationship with nature: The magnitude of loss countered by gestures that, though earnest, feel powerless. Visually these wrapped peaks evoke images of muddied tents, makeshift shelters that we’ve come to erect for those displaced by upheaval. This fragility, their fragility, our fragility, is a direct reflection of the imbalance we have sown, where those least responsible for ecological destruction are forced to bear its heaviest burdens. The title became a way to frame those divides. Mountains have always symbolised barriers, but perhaps they could also be reimagined as thread, shared histories and a collective belonging. The elemental particles composing our very being once danced amidst these ancient landscapes and if they disappear, part of us does too.
Troya by Gordon von Steiner troya-by-gordon-von-steiner
Gordon von Steiner’s “Troya” is a visually striking short film set in the Troieshchyna neighborhood of Kyiv, known for its stark Soviet-era architecture. The film explores themes of urban isolation and resilience through a series of compelling and gritty vignettes. Von Steiner’s direction captures the raw and unembellished aesthetics of Troieshchyna, highlighting its dense clusters of monotonous apartment buildings a
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Gordon von Steiner’s “Troya” is a visually striking short film set in the Troieshchyna neighborhood of Kyiv, known for its stark Soviet-era architecture. The film explores themes of urban isolation and resilience through a series of compelling and gritty vignettes. Von Steiner’s direction captures the raw and unembellished aesthetics of Troieshchyna, highlighting its dense clusters of monotonous apartment buildings and the lives of its residents. The film juxtaposes the area’s bleak physical environment with moments of unexpected beauty and humanity, creating a powerful narrative that resonates with the viewer .
Still from Gordon von Steiner’s “Troya”Still from Gordon von Steiner’s “Troya”
The Honey Hunters Of Nepal the-honey-hunters-of-nepal
Nepal is home to the Apis Laboriosa, the biggest honey bee on the planet, and honey hunting plays a significant role in the local way of life. The bees build their hives on the cliffs of the country's foothills, which adds complexity to the honey hunting process. Local honey hunters use rope ladders and baskets to access the combs after driving the bees away with smoke from a fire underneath the hives. They caref
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Nepal is home to the Apis Laboriosa, the biggest honey bee on the planet, and honey hunting plays a significant role in the local way of life. The bees build their hives on the cliffs of the country's foothills, which adds complexity to the honey hunting process. Local honey hunters use rope ladders and baskets to access the combs after driving the bees away with smoke from a fire underneath the hives. They carefully collect the honey treasure from the combs while dealing with territorial bees. The harvesting occurs once a year and begins with a harvest ritual that varies across towns, often starting with a prayer and the offering of flowers, rice, and fruits.
This unique aspect of Nepali culture is captivating, and tourists have the opportunity to witness the bravery of the honey hunters, explore the fascination of the Nepali landscape, and admire the intricate homes of the honey bees.
Kogakuin University Archery Hall kogakuin-university-archery-hall FT Architects' Archery Hall at Kogakuin University (2013): a column-free 7.2x10.8m room under an exposed bolt-jointed timber lattice roof. Photos Shigeo Ogawa.
The Archery Hall, one of two sports pavilions FT Architects (Katsuya Fukushima, Hiroko Tominaga) built in 2013 at Kogakuin University, west Tokyo. Each is a column-free room of 7.2 by 10.8 m under an exposed timber roof of horizontal and vertical members, bolt-and-nut jointed. The archery hall uses small timber sections normally used for furniture. Photographs by Shigeo Ogawa.
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The Archery Hall, one of two sports pavilions FT Architects (Katsuya Fukushima, Hiroko Tominaga) built in 2013 at Kogakuin University, west Tokyo. Each is a column-free room of 7.2 by 10.8 m under an exposed timber roof of horizontal and vertical members, bolt-and-nut jointed. The archery hall uses small timber sections normally used for furniture. Photographs by Shigeo Ogawa.
Marble Caves at General Carrera Lake in Patagonia marble-caves-at-general-carrera-lake-in-patagonia
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The Marble Caves, known as Marble Chapel and Marble Cathedral, are located at the center of the lake and were formed by waves over the past 6,000 years.
Andreas Fuhrimann Gabrielle Hächler - Zielturm Rotsee, Rotsee Luzern
Cacoon Hanging Chair cacoon-hanging-chair
The Cacoon Hanging Chair is constructed with robust engineering to support a weight of up to 200kg or 440lbs. This product was designed in the UK by the collaborative effort of Nick and Sarah, a husband and wife team.
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The Cacoon Hanging Chair is constructed with robust engineering to support a weight of up to 200kg or 440lbs. This product was designed in the UK by the collaborative effort of Nick and Sarah, a husband and wife team.
Haleakalā Crater — Volcanic Landscape, Maui haleakala-crater-volcanic-landscape-maui Aerial view of Haleakalā volcanic crater in Maui, Hawaii — dark blue, grey and orange volcanic terrain photographed by Anton Repponen for Unsplash (2016). Haleakalā is the world's largest dormant volcanic crater.
Haleakalā — Maui's dormant volcanic crater, dark volcanic terrain in blues, greys and orange.
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Picturing Earth: Astronaut Photography In Focus picturing-earth-astronaut-photography-in-focus
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy uses a 400mm lens on a digital still camera to photograph a target of opportunity on Earth, 250 miles below, on June 3, 2013. The many-windowed Cupola is the best place on the International Space Station for taking pictures. Cassidy has been aboard the orbital outpost since late March and is due to return to Earth in September.
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NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy uses a 400mm lens on a digital still camera to photograph a target of opportunity on Earth, 250 miles below, on June 3, 2013. The many-windowed Cupola is the best place on the International Space Station for taking pictures. Cassidy has been aboard the orbital outpost since late March and is due to return to Earth in September.
Givenchy Obsedia Backpack in Brown Beaver Fur givenchy-obsedia-backpack-brown-beaver-fur The Givenchy Obsedia backpack in brown beaver fur, from the Fall/Winter 2014 menswear accessories collection.
The Givenchy Obsedia backpack in brown beaver fur, from the Fall/Winter 2014 menswear accessories collection.
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Arc’teryx Veilance Spec Pant arcteryx-veilance-spec-pant
The Spec Pant ensures the wearer is invisibly armed for everyday wear despite their apparent tailored simplicity. This design is extremely adaptable, with a side pocket array that's easily accessible but visually concealed, while a cotton/poly twill WINDSTOPPER® fabric with a cotton/poly tricot backer offers superior protection.
Made in Canada.
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The Spec Pant ensures the wearer is invisibly armed for everyday wear despite their apparent tailored simplicity. This design is extremely adaptable, with a side pocket array that's easily accessible but visually concealed, while a cotton/poly twill WINDSTOPPER® fabric with a cotton/poly tricot backer offers superior protection.
Made in Canada.
House in Yatsugatake by Kidosaki Architects Studio
House in Yatsugatake by Kidosaki Architects Studio house-in-yatsugatake-by-kidosaki-architects-studio
This private residence was designed by Kidosaki Architects Studio. It is located on the edge of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Nagano, Japan.
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This private residence was designed by Kidosaki Architects Studio. It is located on the edge of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Nagano, Japan.
Undercover Jun Takahashi L9F01 Low-Top Sneaker in Bordeaux undercover-jun-takahashi-l9f01-sneaker-bordeaux Undercover by Jun Takahashi L9F01 vulcanized low-top sneaker in bordeaux. A Chuck Taylor-inspired silhouette with branded midsole tab, circa 2014.
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Nike x Undercover Gyakusou AW2012 nike-x-undercover-gyakusou-aw2012 Autumn/Winter 2012 base layers, burgundy leggings, and running apparel. Nike x Undercover Gyakusou.
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Amalia Hernández House / Agustín Hernández Navarro amalia-hernandez-house-agustin-hernandez-navarro
Agustín Hernández Navarro is a Mexican sculptor and architect born in Mexico City. He is the son of politician Lamberto Hernández and Amalia Navarro and studied at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Leading exponent of “emotional” architecture in his country, Hernandez has fused elements from Mexico’s Pre-columbian past in his contemporary architecture. He usually starts by designing the vertical elements
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Agustín Hernández Navarro is a Mexican sculptor and architect born in Mexico City. He is the son of politician Lamberto Hernández and Amalia Navarro and studied at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Leading exponent of “emotional” architecture in his country, Hernandez has fused elements from Mexico’s Pre-columbian past in his contemporary architecture. He usually starts by designing the vertical elements of a building, such as the stairs, as he feels these are of much importance. As organic nature, his architecture unites structure, form, and function.
Vatnajökull — Glacier near Skaftafell, Iceland vatnajokull-glacier-skaftafell-iceland Aerial view of a glacier near Skaftafell, Iceland — coordinates +64°10'6.80", -17°10'15.40" — a satellite capture of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, rendered in an abstract interplay of ice, meltwater channels, and sediment patterns on the edge of the Icelandic highlands.
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SENSE Magazine visvim Spring Summer 2012 sense-magazine-visvim-spring-summer-2012 'TEXT in visvim', the visvim Spring/Summer 2012 editorial in Japan's SENSE Magazine (March 2012), documenting Hiroki Nakamura's collection.
A page from 'TEXT in visvim', the visvim Spring/Summer 2012 feature in Japan's SENSE Magazine (March 2012). Naturally dyed, hand-constructed pieces from Hiroki Nakamura.
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A page from 'TEXT in visvim', the visvim Spring/Summer 2012 feature in Japan's SENSE Magazine (March 2012). Naturally dyed, hand-constructed pieces from Hiroki Nakamura.
Visvim F.I.L. Sendai Store visvim-fil-sendai-store Visvim's F.I.L. (Free International Laboratory) store in Sendai, Japan, the brand's concept retail space founded by Hiroki Nakamura.
Visvim's F.I.L. (Free International Laboratory) concept store in Sendai, Japan.
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Rhyolithberge, Region Landmannalaugar, Fjallabak Naturreservat, Isländisches Hochland, Island
Rhyolithberge, Region Landmannalaugar, Fjallabak Naturreservat, Isländisches Hochland, Island rhyolithberge-region-landmannalaugar-fjallabak-naturreservat-islandisches-hochland-island
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Bas Princen — Colonnade Infrastructure Photograph bas-princen-colonnade-infrastructure-photograph A photograph by Dutch artist Bas Princen from his infrastructure and constructed-landscape series — large-format documentation of industrial and civic structures rendered with architectural precision.
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Black and White Mountain Snowscape — Fine Art Alpine Photography black-white-mountain-snowscape-fine-art-alpine-photography Black-and-white panoramic fine art photograph of a snowy mountain range — possibly by Ákos Major or from the Swiss/Austrian/Caucasus Alps, curated in the 'but does it float' aesthetic.
Black-and-white alpine snowscape — fine art mountain landscape photography.
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Zin Valley, Negev Desert, Israel — 30° 50' 51.66" N, 34° 46' 56.07" E
Zin Valley, Negev Desert, Israel — 30° 50' 51.66" N, 34° 46' 56.07" E zin-valley-negev-desert-israel Google Street View panorama over the Zin Valley (Nahal Zin) in the central Negev Desert, Israel, captured from the ridge south of Midreshet Ben-Gurion near Sde Boker.
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Reynisdrangar Basalt Sea Stack, Reynisfjara, Iceland reynisdrangar-basalt-sea-stack-reynisfjara-iceland Long-exposure photograph of a lone basalt sea stack at Reynisfjara black-sand beach, Vík, Iceland. Silky white surf against volcanic black sand with snow-streaked mountains receding into mist.
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Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park hoh-rainforest-olympic-national-park The Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park, Washington, one of the largest temperate rainforests in the United States, where up to 14 feet of rain a year drapes the old-growth trees in moss.
The moss-draped Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park, Washington, one of the largest temperate rainforests in the United States.
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Kamchatka Volcanic Landscape kamchatka-volcanic-landscape Landscape photograph of a solitary cone-shaped volcanic peak — consistent with the Kamchatka Peninsula's Klyuchevskoy or Avachinsky volcano, or Atacama's Licancabur. Dramatic remote landscape photography.
Solitary volcanic cone rising above open terrain — remote landscape photography from Kamchatka or the Atacama.
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Mount Etna — Volcanic Landscape Sicily mount-etna-volcanic-landscape-sicily Dramatic volcanic landscape photograph of Mount Etna in Sicily — Europe's highest active volcano at 3,329m. Barren red-black volcanic terrain photographed by Guy Sargent or similar fine art landscape photographer.
Mount Etna, Sicily — Europe's tallest active volcano, dramatic barren volcanic landscape photography.
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Star Magnolia — Magnolia stellata Macro star-magnolia-stellata-macro Close-up macro photograph of Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) blossoms — white multi-petaled spring flowers, possibly in black and white or high-contrast monochrome photography.
Star Magnolia — Magnolia stellata white blossoms, close-up macro photography.
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NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity (MER-B) nasa-mars-exploration-rover-opportunity-mer-b NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity, or MER-B — the solar-powered rover that landed on Mars in January 2004 and operated for nearly 15 years, far outlasting its 90-day mission.
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Rocky Mountain National Park rocky-mountain-national-park A scenic view in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, the 265,000-acre park known for its alpine and subalpine lakes, high peaks, and hundreds of miles of hiking trails along the Continental Divide.
A high-country view in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, land of alpine lakes and Continental Divide peaks.
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Alex Honnold climbing on Separate Reality, a difficult over hanging roof crack in Yosemite National Park, California
Alex Honnold climbing on Separate Reality, a difficult over hanging roof crack in Yosemite National Park, California alex-honnold-climbing-on-separate-reality
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Plosky Tolbachik Volcano Eruption, Kamchatka plosky-tolbachik-volcano-eruption-kamchatka Aerial view of the Plosky Tolbachik shield volcano eruption in Kamchatka, Russia, captured during the 2012–2013 active eruption period.
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Visvim Maliseet Folk — Brown and Navy visvim-maliseet-folk-brown-navy Visvim Maliseet Folk shoe in brown distressed leather with a navy kiltie fringe collar, raw leather laces, and a crepe sole. Traditional hand-stitched Folk construction with visible visvim midsole branding.
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David Burdeny — Mercator's Projection, North/South Series
David Burdeny — Mercator's Projection, North/South Series david-burdeny-mercators-projection-north-south Antarctic tabular iceberg photographed by David Burdeny for his North/South series, 2007. The image, titled "Mercator's Projection," shows a towering iceberg and its shadow dividing the sea into quadrants.
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White Mountaineering x Saucony Jazz Original Pack white-mountaineering-saucony-jazz-original-pack The White Mountaineering x Saucony Jazz Original Pack, released October 2012, features a trio of colorways — Charcoal/Burgundy, Dark Brown/Beige, and Navy — built on vegetable-dyed calf suede uppers with dual branding.
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Rhône Glacier Ice Grotto, Valais, Switzerland rhone-glacier-ice-grotto-valais-switzerland Interior view of the Rhône Glacier ice grotto near Furka Pass, Valais, Switzerland. The 100-metre hand-carved ice tunnel glows with deep blue light and has been maintained annually since around 1870.
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