Archive for the ‘the big picture’ tag
Earth From Above, Part 231 #
I doubt if I will ever tire of satellite pictures of Earth on the Big Picture. Your mileage may vary.
Human Landscapes from Above #
I only link to the Big Picture when I’m wowed at least three times while viewing the sequence. This passed.
Earth Day 2009 #
There are too many cool photos in this Big Picture set not to share it. (Also, that sentence seems incorrect, but all the alternatives felt worse.)
Photos of Coffins #
Today’s Big Picture series is something that’s been banned for 18 years. And while it’s certainly somber, I’m not sure I understand what all the hubbub was about.
At Work #
You’ve probably seen this set from The Big Picture by now, but that’s never stopped me before.
Earth Observed #
Just when I was beginning to wonder why I was still subscribed to The Big Picture, they drop a stunning compilation of satellite photos.
President Obama #
My two favorite errata to have resulted from last Tuesday:
- This headline.
- and this photo.
The Sun #
Is awsome. (Yes, this is another Big Picture post.)
Closer to home, today’s Daily Dose of Imagery is pretty awesome too.
Hurricane Ike #
Paralympics on The Big Picture #
There are a couple pictures of the aforementioned 5-a-side, as well as a number of other sports new to me. Which leads me to the exactly-what-I-was-thinking first two comments on the post:
Awesome - is this being broadcast by anyone?
Sadly, no. And:
I think this is more human and fun, than the other one…
London at Night #
Photographed from above. On The Big Picture.
If those lines aren’t enough to make you view this one, nothing else I say will.
Of Rio #
Another coincidence worth noting:
- The Big Picture has a great set of photos of life in Rio de Jinaro.
- While at Passport, Patrick Fitzgerald argues that the IOC should make Rio the host of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Though his argument is at times tepid, I find myself in agreement.
The LHC #
If this — the Large Hadron Collider that some on the fringe fear will create a black hole to swallow everything — is how the world ends, at least we’ll know we saw the truly amazing pictures.
The Big Picture of Jupiter #
I’m pretty sure this is at least the third time this week, but I can’t help myself. The Big Picture’s series on Jupiter is quite awesome.
Olympic Preperations #
If only to demonstrate how much a fan I am of The Big Picture, another link to another stunning series.
Recent Volcanic Activity #
Though the theme and title of this Big Picture post is rather inelegant, the pictures are quite amazing.