posted on: 26 May 2010
“ There are currently about 1,500 known species in the world that are endangered - Joel presents 68 of them in his book, ranging from wolves to wolverines, pitcher plant to pineapple cactus; all exquisitely photographed. ”
posted on: 19 May 2010
Artists and architects have used since ancient times many geometrical and mathematical properties...many of these properties and mathematical developments are also present in NATURE.
posted on: 12 April 2009
“ The Blascka glass flower collection at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, over 3,000 models were created by glass artisans Leopold Blaschka and his son, Rudolph began in 1886, continuing for five decades. The collection represents more than 830 plant species. ”
Glass Flowers at the HMNH via this post on Curious Expeditions: Fragile Flora
posted on: 01 April 2009
“ ERNEST HAECKEL (1834 - 1919) was a German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor and artist. With all of these professions, he left something for for all of us. His famous book, “Kunstformer der Natur” is the source for these incredible engravings. ”
posted on: 25 March 2009
“ During January, Guardian readers posted hundreds of brilliant photos of garden birds on our Flickr group to coincide with the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch. After whittling them down to a shortlist of 10, Johnmullin's superb shot of greenfinches in flight was voted for by you as the winner. ”