Photography from Winter Through to Spring

The nearer one gets to the North and South Poles, the quicker it gets lighter, day by day, as winter turns to spring. The furthest north I have ever lived is in the middle of Finland at 61°, and spring arrives there so quickly that the buds on the trees can burst and open fully … Read more

Mandarin Ducks: Monogamous, Revered Beauties

Their Breeding Grounds and Appearance Mandarin ducks breed in densely wooded areas near shallow lakes, marshes or ponds. They roost high in trees and nest in tree hollows found near bodies of water in eastern Siberia in Russia, China, and Japan. During the winter, they migrate to southern China and Japan.     The male … Read more

The London Eye By Day And Night

We’re changing the look of ecard communications.Take A Look At Our Ecards. The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, came into service in March 2000. It is a Ferris wheel that sends more than 3 million tourists in a great circle around its circumference, each year. By day the London Eye is not … Read more