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A Shock of Red Feathers
This is the unmistakable head of a Red-Crowned Crane (also known as the Japanese Crane), it is one of the rarest cranes in the world. What did this image teach me? Cranes feature in quite a few ancient far-Eastern myths, and the Red-Crowned crane was often a symbol of longevity and immortality.
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A Gathering of Pink
Most of the Chilean Flamingos were fast asleep when I took this photograph, apart from this one particular bird. What did this image teach me? In researching the Chilean Flamingo I discovered not 1 but 2 interesting facts… firstly, the word flamingo is derived from the Portugese for “red goose”, and secondly the collective term…
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Blue Coot | Green Coot
This is the same bird, on the same pool of water, taken a few moments apart. The only real difference was my position. What did these images teach me? In photography, where you stand is as important as what you’re taking pictures of.
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Darwin & The Monkey
You can find both of these statues in the Natural History Museum, London. One is immediately obvious when you walk in (Darwin looks down on you from the top of the stairs), the other is less obvious. You’ll need to explore all of the columns around the place to find this particular monkey. What did…
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The Stone Maidens
I promised there would be a few more statues, and here are two more… What did these images teach me? I am endlessly fascinated by sculpture (probably because I secretly wish I could sculpt!)
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Standing Stones
Here are a few images of statues that I have taken recently, from several different museums. What did this image teach me? Statues are fascinating, how anyone can make stone look like cloth or skin is beyond me. Also, it is an ancient art form used all over the world. Expect more statues over the…
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Egg-stinct!
Here are some baby dinosaurs, just hatching from their eggs… not exactly sure which particular species of dinosaur we are looking at here, perhaps something in the deinonychus family? Although, if that were the case they should probably have a feather or two attached. What did this image teach me? Dinosaurs are just cool. Wait,…
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Whale Bones
This is the skeleton of the largest animal that has ever lived – the Blue Whale. This exhibit is house in the main of the Natural History Museum, in London. What did this image teach me? Blue whales are HUGE! I suppose I already knew that, but to stand beneath one (or at least the…
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Natural History Museum
Here are a few shots of the Natural History Museum, showing off it’s elaborate architecture. What did these images teach me? Established in 1881, the Natural History Museum is a fine example of high Victorian architecture. Just look at all the intricate elements that have been added. They don’t make buildings like this any more.
Do you like what you see?