Friday Smorgasbord: Tiny people, electric paper, fish paintings and more

The first Friday of February and winter is in full swing for much of the US and heading into Groundhog Day (who needs six more weeks of winter?) and Super Bowl Sunday we have a few intriguing bites of smorgasbord goodness. Leading…

Stunning pictures by David Doubilet highlight intricate beauty of Nudibranchs

Due to their usually extremely specific diets and their delicateness nudibranchs unfortunately do not play a big role in reef aquaria. Which is quite unfortunate considering their vivid colors and intricate beauty. These stunning pictures by David Doubilet highlight some…

Most popular nature galleries of 2011 include lots of fish and aquatic images

National Geographic is always showcasing some of the most incredible nature photography — from the beautiful to the bizarre — and in a recap of some of the most popular nature galleries of 2011, there are lots of fish and…

Milestones in underwater photography highlighted at National Geographic

When it comes to iconic nature photography, National Geographic is immediately in discussion having pioneered many advances in nature photography and more importantly to our audience — underwater photography. Recently National Geographic shared a slideshow dubbed “Milestones in Underwater Photography” that featured…

National Geographic showcases top images from 2010 underwater photo contest

National Geographic recently unveiled the Best Underwater Views of 2010 celebrating some of the top images to come out of the fourth annual DEEP Indonesia International Underwater Photo Competition. These are NatGeo’s top pics but these are only a handful.…

Avast Marine Top-Down Portal gives you a great new way to take pics

The new Avast Marine Top-Down Portal photo box is a simple gadget that attaches to the lens of your DSLR camera allowing you to get great top-down photographs of your corals. Unlike traditional top-down photo boxes where manipulating a manual zoom…

Awe-inspiring island views from space

We are often captivated by the beauty of coral reefs from below the water’s surface but these awe-inspiring reefs are just as wonderful from space. WIRED put together a stunning photo montage of islands across the globe viewed from far…

NatGeo releases 2009 best underwater photos

If you’re looking for a little eye candy this end of the week day, National Geographic has a fix for you. The venerable NatGeo just released a baker’s dozen of the best underwater views from their 2009 photography contest. The…