Nature
Landart and the Sublime
Landart and the Sublime "Gandalf could be seen, glimmering in the gloom; he seemed small, and altogether alone: grey and bent, like a wizened tree before the onset of a storm." This famous scene from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring conjures images of terror and magnificence along with the great strength of a single man confronting the Balrog, a servant of the dark. Tolkien put in words that which we have difficulty understanding while in the moment of experiencing the sublime. As a professor of English language and literature, Tolkien knew what literary theorists had designated as the sublime. It is also likely that Tolkien was equally knowledgeable about the sublime in art. He may have seen John Martin's The Great Day of His Wrath (1851 - 3). This painting, the third in Martin's Judgement Series, depicts St. John The Divine's fantastic account of the Last Judgement given in Revelations. Confronting the Balrog and the great storm of His Wrath are expressions of the sublime. While literary theorists and art historians have leaned toward terror and magnificence, there are others that have looked upon the majesty, wonder, and beauty of our world in awe. Often experiencing a profound mix of emotions and engulfed in the wonder of it all we find ourselves contemplating our place in this vast world and the universe. Land Art is an extension of the sublime depicted in literature and art to an actual experience of the sublime in nature.
By Rebecca A Hyde Gonzales4 years ago in Earth
Places to see India's Tigers
While more has to be done, the number of sanctuaries and parks in India, not just to house the Royal Bengali Tiger but also to house hundreds of flora and animals, is a promising start. It's a terrific site to learn about and appreciate diverse types of animals and plants, but where can you go to view a Bengali tiger?
By Rahau Mihai4 years ago in Earth
What are Black Lava Rocks and what do we need to know about?
What is Black Lava Rock? Black lava rocks are not really classified as gems. They are considered a type of rock or a spherule. They are usually black or greyish, but some are found with a brownish hue. If you look at them carefully, they look like honeycombs. This is due to their porous nature and their quality of holding in water.
By valuedPost 4 years ago in Earth
The 2,500-year-old "Holy Pond" is used for stargazing.
Near Sicily, archaeologists unearthed an old "holy lake." They believe the "pool" was used in religious ceremonies. It had the potential to be the Mediterranean's greatest ritual complex. What purpose did it have?
By quervain colley alfred benjamin4 years ago in Earth
Everything about arctic foxes
Many animal species have made their homes in the Arctic. Arctic foxes, among other animals, live in the freezing north. Learn how these critters, which are about the size of a domestic cat, deal with such severe conditions on a regular basis.
By morfett ben phillip4 years ago in Earth
Funny Pun About Fall
Autumn is a wonderful season, but if you want to add a little humor to it, why not post a funny fall pun? The weather starts to cool off, and the pumpkins line the streets. The season also means many fun activities, including trick-or-treating and pumpkin spice lattes. And who can forget about the crisp air and the taste of pumpkin spice? It is the perfect time to enjoy a funny pun about fall.
By Cassandra Doty4 years ago in Earth
A Walk in the Woods
Join me on a stroll through the woods! Take a deep breath of the clean air and enjoy the quiet and solitude. Look up at the trees reaching up into the sky, and imagine how long they have lived here. They have spent many years shedding their needles and leaves down onto the floor of the forest, where they join with the soil and moss and grass to make the carpet you now walk on. The soft ground underfoot is welcoming, inviting you to stray further in.
By Rhiannon D'Averc4 years ago in Earth
CharityWater.Org Providing Clean Water For those in Need. One Well at a Time.
In honor of Earth Month, I wanted to write something special. It prompted me to create a new chapter of ConsciousTraveler.Co. These posts will highlight charities that tie into the narrative of sustainable tourism. CharityWater.Org was a perfect match.
By victoria patricolo4 years ago in Earth
The Bears in the Moss forests
Mosses were some of the earliest true plants to colonise the land surfaces of the earth as much as 470 million years ago. These tiny plants are almost like miniature forests and provide a habitat for a number of microscopic creatures, including some with remarkable ability to survive in very extreme environmental conditions. Moss can grow in a range of habitats from tropical rainforest to Arctic tundra.
By Vince Woodward4 years ago in Earth
