Rock Climbing, Moa, USA. (Max Seigal/Dronestagram) , the first social platform dedicated to aerial photography, announced its that were published on the platform this year. "This year again, we were all amazed by the great quality of the submitted pictures," said Guillaume Jarret, head of Dronestagram's community. With over 600 million users, photographers are presenting viewers with new perspectives of our world. Drone pilots continue to display a range of skills, capturing compositions that show off the beautiful landmarks and...

(Carina Maiwald) Carina Maiwald fell in love with horses the moment she got on one. Since then, she has dedicated her time to photographing them for her photo series “Wild Horses," which shows the free lives of wild horses in Bosnia. (Carina Maiwald) “I wanted to show a whole new side of horses,” Maiwald told weather.com. “The glorious beauty, but also scarred strength. I tried to visualize the invisible price of freedom.” Her subjects provided her with a range of...

(Patrick Monatsberger) Patrick Monatsberger deals with export sales numbers in an office during the day, but outside of work, he spends his time outdoors waiting for dramatic weather. (Patrick Monatsberger) (Patrick Monatsberger) “For me, photography is all about perfect timing and magical lighting,” the German photographer told weather.com. “I actually don’t like blue skies and midday sun, because the light is just too harsh.” He prefers capturing moody weather, especially capturing the magic of a sunrise and sunset or heavy...

(LokitheWolfdog.com) “Many people refer to their pets as their children,” Kelly Lund told weather.com. “To me, Loki is more of a brother.” Kelly Lund is a man dedicated to adventure both in his personal life and his professional life as the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator for the city of Denver, Colorado. And he has a constant companion in his thrill-packed life. Whether he’s looking for the best slopes to ski or the wildest rivers to raft, Lund often goes out with...

Scandinavia, a region of northern Europe, is often associated with reindeer, beautiful fjords and, of course, lots of snow. In fact, it snows at least eight months out of the year in the cities of Helsinki and Stockholm, says Nick Wiltgen, digital meteorologist for . In the snowiest parts of Scandinavia, such as the mountains of Norway and the far northwest of Sweden, snow is on the ground up to 240 days a year, according to Wiltgen. The good news...

Photographer Filip Wolak flies on his own plane to capture stunning aerial shots of New Jersey and New York. (FIlip Wolak) Drone photography has been on the rise in recent years, but some photographers prefer to shoot their aerial work in the air themselves. , 44, from New York City chooses to photograph while flying his own Cessna plane. “Flying is my passion and love, it’s actually the reason why I have started photographing more seriously,” Wolak told weather.com. While...

(Photo courtesy Timmy Joe Elzinga) What's the story with these eerie beams of light spotted in Ontario, Canada? They're not the Northern Lights or extra-terrestrial beings descending upon us -- but a mesmerizing side effect of artificial light. On Friday, Jan. 6 at 1:30 a.m., Timmy Joe Elzinga was caring for his toddler when he noticed the light pillars outside. "Basically, I was awoken by my two-year-old child," Elzinga said. "I soothed him and went to the bathroom and that's...

Wildlife Insight Winner: Alice van Kempen. Lower Sabie, Kruger National Park, South Africa. In Africa, poachers slaughter an elephant every 15 minutes to supply the demand for ivory – that’s 96 beautiful creatures a day. In 2016, as of the middle of September, there had been 36 elephants killed by poachers in the Kruger National Park alone – the highest number since 1982. With this in mind, I wanted to create a photograph to reflect the situation the elephants are...

Located in the northeastern corner of Ethiopia near the border with Eritrea, the Danakil Depression has been called “the gateway to Hell” because it is one of the hottest and harshest places on Earth, with reports USA Today. Rain almost never falls here. This vast desert basin lies 150 feet below sea level and the landscape looks almost otherworldly, characterized by two active volcanoes, the bubbling Erta Ale living lava lake (one of only four in the world), geysers, acid...

At a Glance Florida's own version of stonehenge was demolished this week.The "Airstream Ranch" was scrapped to make space for a new RV dealership and museum. The RV is a staple of the classic American vacation –thatmobile metal box where unforgettable memories are made by families and friends traveling across the United States. But like any great vacation, Florida's weird and iconic homage to the Airstream RV is now just another one of those memories. The famous "Airstream Ranch," a...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we look at islands and lakes around the world that are shaped like a heart. ...

1. Viceroy Bocas del Toro, Panama Although it's not opening until 2019, the Viceroy Bocas del Toro Panama is sending ripples of excitement through the region as it will feature 42 private overwater villas, each with its own private plunge pool and deck to to the ocean, and offering stunning views of the Caribbean coast. (Viceroy Bocas del Toro Panama) For years, the overwater bungalow, first invented in the , has been the quintessential icon of paradise. The overwater bungalow...

1. Cancun Underwater Museum, Mexico The Cancun Underwater Museum features a series of over 500 life-sized, underwater sculptures by artist Jason deCaires Taylor, and is located within Isla Mujeres National Marine Park, of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. (Jason de Caires Taylor/Barcroft Media/Getty Images) There are stunning destinations that will and then there are some that will let you take the plunge to new depths—under the sea. From a submerged museum of amazing sculptures to a spectacular show of dancing, acrobatic...