Weekend Open Thread has commenced! The photo is a finely rolled cigar resting comfortably above its natural habitat. The Tones of amber and wisps of oak remind us that we should all take time to enjoy life and celebrate friendships. May your weekend be filled with those you love.
July 20, 2018
Sea Dragon
Off the coast of Flinders, Australia, swims a male weedy sea dragon. Like its relative the seahorse, the male sea dragon will care for the eggs laid on his tail by his female mate.
July 13, 2018
Sea Bound
Every year, millions of tiny, baby olive ridley sea turtles hatch on Rushikulya Beach in India. It’s a treacherous journey—experts estimate that only 1 in every 1,000 baby sea turtles will make it to the water before being killed by a predator.
Brown Neck Gaitor sends us our photo for this week’s open thread. I’m posting it in celebration of the final payment of my legal bills.
June 29, 2018
Body Heat
On Japan’s Shodoshima island, winter temperatures drop below freezing. To cope, Japanese macaques, or snow monkeys, huddle together for warmth.
June 22, 2018
Swiss Sunrise
In northern Switzerland, winter fog rolls over Wasserflue mountain. Your Shot photographer Christian Gehrig held the shutter open for 13 seconds at sunrise to create the impression of movement.
Nine more days until our rent is due – donate now. We’re a little over half way to our $6000 goal (the actual amount is $7200, but I pay a lump sum amount in July to save $1200 from what I would pay if I paid monthly).
June 15, 2018
Follow the Leader
A blue shark follows a scuba diver in the waters of the Azores, Portugal. Male blue sharks typically weigh between 60-120 pounds, with female blue sharks more than doubling that.
June 8, 2018
Face to Face
A parent and child share a moment with a sea lion at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Though they may be awkward on land, the animals can reach speeds of up to 30 miles per hour while swimming.