Babybecken BB. For his latest project 'Pools,' German photographer Stephan Zirwes has dedicated himself to capturing aerial images of swimming pools across Southern Germany to examine the role they play in society today. (Stephan Zirwes) For his latest project “Pools,” German photographer Stephan Zirwes, 50, has dedicated himself to capturing aerial images of swimming pools across Southern Germany. Pictured as bright squares of blue against the surrounding gray tiles, Zirwes’s images offer a different view on these swimming spots. (MORE:...

The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, located in Iowa, is home to a conservation herd of 70-90 bison. But perhaps the most famous of the herd is Sparky, the bison that was struck by lightning in 2013 and, three years later, is doing surprisingly well. "Sparky's wound is healing slowly and it may never heal completely," said Karen VisteSparkman, wildlife biologist at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, who photographed Sparky last week."His limp seems to come and go and at...

This April, photographer and pilot Jassen Todorov captured stunning aerial images of Washington's national parks and glaciers. (Jassen Todorov) Washington is home to some of the last surviving glaciers in the United States. In fact, after Alaska, it is actually the second most glaciated state in the country, with glaciers located on nearly every high mountain in the state, as well as all of the major volcanoes. This April, photographer and pilot Jassen Todorov, 41, flew over Washington's national parks...

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A view of people working out in an ocean pool on the Northern Beaches captured from a blimp on April 28, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. The Appliances Online blimp is the only operational blimp in the Southern Hemisphere flying all over Australia.(Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) One of Australia's largest cities, and the capital of New South Wales, Sydney is known for its rugged Pacific coastline and some of the Southern Hemisphere's best beaches. But it's not just all sun, sand and...

Carpenter-turned-photographer Matt Draper has been freediving to capture incredible images of marine animals, including turtles, rays, sharks and whales. (IMP Features/Matt Draper) From turtles and manta rays, to whales and sharks, New Zealand-born photographer Matt Draper has spent the last two years photographing marine animals from the water. “I didn’t choose to be an underwater wildlife photographer [as] I am a carpenter by trade,” Matt Draper told weather.com. “I’ve always been around the ocean though and two years ago, I...

(Credit: Amanda Tromp/Goldilocks and the Wolf) It’s a fairy tale unfolding before our very eyes: From the snow-capped peaks to the turquoise lakes of Washington, an adventurer and her adoring companion travel the U.S., enthralling tens of thousands. The story began when Amanda Tromp, 22, of Seattle met her best friend, a wooly-coated Siberian husky puppy named Kyro. Little did she know, he was about to change her life in ways she deemed unfathomable. Tromp was in an abusive relationship...

From breathtaking beaches to stunning Mayan ruins to colorful colonial cities, Mexico is brimming with incredible destinations worthy of any traveler's bucket list. Whether you want to swim with wale sharks off the coast of Holbox Island, explore the colonial city of Guanajuato, explore caves, or witness the great monarch butterfly migration in El Rosario Sanctuary, Mexico offers something for everyone. Click on the slideshow above to see 50 incredible places you need to see in this amazing country. One...

City Beach, Perth Metropolitan Area, Western Australia. (Jordan Cantelo) From stunning blue waters and white sandy beaches, to the mountains of the Kimberley region, photographer Jordan Cantelo, 31, has spent the last five years photographing the landscapes of western Australia. “Western Australia is so massive that we have a seemingly endless amount of things to showcase to the world,” Cantelo told weather.com. “I’m very lucky to have grown up around here and now, I get to photograph it and share...

Cliff Dwellers Airport, Arizona Cliff Dwellers Airport, Arizona. Located in the Marble Canyon, this airport has no line of sight between its runway end and the runway surface is uneven with loose rocks. (Jassen Todorov) Located in deserts, near craters and between cliffs, America is home to some airports in beautiful – and unusual – places. Jassen Todorov, 41, owns a 1976 Piper Warrior plane and flies about twice a week to capture spectacular aerial photography. As a result, he...

Ralph Waldo Emerson once advised would-be travelers not to follow where a path might lead, but instead to go where there is no path and make a new trail. While it might not be the easiest choice to go on an adventure into the unknown, it can be enlightening, surprising, and more enjoyable than anticipated. In celebration of upcoming summer travel and vacation, we're exploring 50 of the world's least-known countries. Since 1990, over 30 new countries have been added...

10. Playa del Carmen, Mexico Ranked 10th in TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations for travelers this summer, Playa del Carmen, Mexico is one of the top diving destinations in the world, thanks to vibrant sea life and dazzling underwater caverns. Visitors can spend see playful spider monkeys at The Jungle Place sanctuary or explore the ancient ruins of the Coba Mayan Village. (Courtesy of TripAdvisor) Planning your summer vacation? TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking site, today revealed their top 10...

Kirkjufellsfoss, Iceland. (John Kosmopoulos) The land of volcanic landscapes, dramatic beaches and breathtaking waterfalls, Iceland is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Photographer John Kosmopoulos recently captured stunning images of Iceland’s beauty while traveling along the Ring Road, from the Snæfellsnes peninsula, to the famous Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall, to the picturesque town of Höfnand the city of Reykjavik. “Everyone has an impression of Iceland before they go there the first time, but it is even better once you...