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Bing Wallpaper Archive

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+ + Guild houses of Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium + Last image: 2023-12-16 + +
+ + +### Version 2 roadmap + +After two years, I decided to rewrite the entire project and fix numerous issues including storage capacity and metadata. + +Stages (roughly in order of importance): + +- [x] Proper everyday image retrieval from three sources +- [x] Uploading images to external storage (chose Google Cloud for now) +- [x] Removing metadata nonsense — images should be preserved in their original form +- [x] Upload alll images to storage +- [x] Replace spaces by `\t` in api to reduce space +- [ ] Fix metadata for all images (currently done: ?/?) +- [ ] Finally remove all images from this repo and reduce the size of repo (+ number of commits in repo) +- [ ] Write a comprehensive README +- [ ] Enable other countries +- [ ] Improve website +- [ ] Deal with integrity errors (see [TODO](#todo) below) +- [ ] Update (and upload to storage) videos, if needed +- [ ] Find a way to retrieve videos from Bing (identify that today's image is a video, etc.) + + +### Usage + +All information is stored in "API files"[^1] in the api/{country} directories + +The following countries are currently available: US + +One API file consists of an array of image data: +```jsonc +[ + // Types and descriptions: + { + "title": "{Title}" | null, + "caption": "{Caption}" | null, + "subtitle": "{Subtitle}" | null, + "copyright": "{Copyright}" | null, + "description": "{Description}" | null, + "date": "{Date in %Y-%m-%d format with leading zeros}", + "path": "{Path to image in this repo: {country}/images/{date}.jpg}", // To be removed in v2 + "bing_url": "{URL of image on Microsoft servers}" | null, + "url": "{URL of image in storage}" | null // After v2 this field will be required (no null) + }, + // Example: + { + "title": "Example title", + "caption": "Example caption", + "subtitle": "Example subtitle", + "copyright": "npanuhin/Bing Wallpaper Archive ©", + "description": "Example description\nThat can span multiple lines", + "date": "2009-06-03", + "path": "US/images/2009-06-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://{storage_url}/US/images/2009-06-03.jpg" + }, +] +``` + +- Images are sorted by `date` in ascending order (oldest first, newest last) + +- The `bing_url` field contains the original image URL from Bing (Microsoft) servers. Unfortunately, it is not possible to retrieve images from more than a couple of years ago from these URLs (they all point to the same dummy image) + +> [!NOTE] +> API files tend to be quite large (a couple of MB) + +> [!TIP] +> Feel free to use the API files and images, but please **avoid sending frequent requests** (for images this would incur additional costs for me on GCloud Storage). +> +> If you need to make frequent requests to the API files, I recommend downloading and caching them locally (they are updated only once a day). The same applies to the images (although this will be quite difficult to implement) +> +> Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated 🙂 + + +### TODO + +- **Missing images (!)** (`src/check_status.py` shows 4 images) + UPD: probably those are videos, need to check +- Add more images from 2009 +- Videos update + + + +- Multiple months are missing one image on the last day (`src/tools/bingwallpaper.anerg.com/result.txt`) +- Month `2016-02` has two duplicate images and is missing one image (`src/tools/bingwallpaper.anerg.com/result.txt`) + + +[^1]: These files are not a typical [API](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/API), but they are used to retrieve all valuable information. In some sence they are the Interface of my Application (though not really a Programming Interface) diff --git a/api/US/us.json b/api/US/us.json new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0e7ec521 --- /dev/null +++ b/api/US/us.json @@ -0,0 +1,56036 @@ +[ + { + "title": "Northern Cardinal perched on a branch in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Glenn Bartley/Photolibrary ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-01", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Boats on the beach in the US Virgin Islands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Reed Kaestner/Corbis ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-02", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gargoyles on the roof of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "David Barnes/age fotostock ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-03", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Shipwreck Beach on the Greek island of Zante", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "SIME/eStock Photo ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-04", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Colorful ice sculptures at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Christian Kober/Photolibrary ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-05", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Home sweet homepage' facebook photo contest winning photo of the Seattle skyline", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Justin Kraemer ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-06", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Volcanic plume above Jupiter's moon Io", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Michael Benson/Corbis ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-07", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Adolphe Bridge in Luxembourg", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "John B. MuellerGetty Images ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-08", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Light micrograph image of Green Algae Staurastrum", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Visuals Unlimited/Corbis ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-09", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Vultures circle overhead", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "John Lund/Getty Images ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-10", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Transfiguration Cathedral on Kizhi Island, Karelia, Russia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Ellen Rooney/Getty Images ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-11", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Seaweed covers sandstone formations at low tide below Elephant Rock at Seal Rock State Park, Oregon", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Steve Terrill/Corbis ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-12", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old Mountaineering Hut in the Cordilliera Real, Bolivia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Hubert Stadler/CORBIS ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-13", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Long-tailed weasel on rocks in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Joe McDonald/CORBIS ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-14", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dark storm clouds gather over Australia's Lasseter Highway as it winds through the red sand desert", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Theo Allofs/CORBIS ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-15", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Remains of the colossal lion sculpture that flanked the stairway leading to the Sigiriya fortress in Sri Lanka", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Jose Fuste Raga/Corbis ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-16", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great Salt Lake at dusk, Salt Lake, Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Great Salt Lake Landscapes & More/Getty Images ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-17", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sunset on the Washington Monument & Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Photodisc/Photolibrary ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-18", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Breeding plumage of the Roseate Spoonbill", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "Jack Milchanowski/Photolibrary ©", + "description": null, + "date": "2010-01-19", + "path": "US/images/2010-01-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2010-01-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Skiers and snowboarders in lift line on Mt. 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The United Nations, founding organization of World Population Day, hopes that the observance prompts conversations about how to keep life on Earth sustainable as our numbers increase.", + "date": "2016-07-11", + "path": "US/images/2016-07-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-07-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eroding rock at Cathedral Cove on North Island, New Zealand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© crbellette/Shutterstock", + "description": "Many of the rock formations jutting up out of the surf in Cathedral Cove are gradually eroding away. But for now, they provide unique features to this already stunning beach on New Zealand’s North Island. 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Situated conveniently next to a train station, the Ratchada night market has been so popular that a more permanent shopping center may replace it. But will that go against the very spirit of the night market?", + "date": "2016-07-13", + "path": "US/images/2016-07-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-07-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Spot-fin porcupinefish near Hawaii", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© David Fleetham/Visuals Unlimited, Inc.", + "description": "Uninflated, the spot-fin porcupinefish has a bulbous head and bulging eyes, giving it a sort of cartoonish look. But it’s no laughing matter when a predator approaches: The porcupinefish inflates itself by drawing in water, which makes the spines that cover its skin stick out. This warning is often enough to startle any attacker. But woe to the sharks and other large fish that decide to take a bite anyhow, spines and all. A powerful toxin collects in various organs of the porcupinefish’s body, so if the spines don’t get you, the poison will. Who’s cute now?", + "date": "2016-07-14", + "path": "US/images/2016-07-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-07-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Humpback whale off the shore of Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Ron Niebrugge/Alamy", + "description": "July 15, 2016. From Washington State’s Olympic National Park, where we were last week, it’s a looooooong drive up to Kenai Fjords in Alaska—more than 2,400 miles. What’s the farthest you’ve ever driven? Any tips for the long haul?\nWhat’s your greatest epic journey? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where we'll be posting regular updates on our national parks road trip. And don't forget to check back on the Bing homepage each Friday to see our favorite photo from the park we’ll be visiting that week.", + "date": "2016-07-15", + "path": "US/images/2016-07-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-07-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Yser River in West Flanders, Belgium", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Wouter Pattyn/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Before flowing into the North Sea, the Yser River crosses the northern border of France into Belgium’s West Flanders region. During World War I, Belgian forces successfully defeated invading German troops during a months-long battle on the Yser. Both sides took heavy losses, but a Belgian victory kept the entire nation from falling under German control. 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Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where we'll be posting regular updates on our national parks road trip. And don't forget to check back on the Bing homepage each Friday to see our favorite photo from the park we’ll be visiting that week.", + "date": "2016-07-22", + "path": "US/images/2016-07-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-07-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© JTB Photo/UIG/Getty Images", + "description": "Scientists aren’t exactly sure what causes the vibrant color in Hokkaido’s Blue Pond. The water itself is not unusual, and appears clear. But at different angles, times of day, and depending on the light and distance, the water of this small pond near Daisetsuzan National Park can look electric blue or turquoise. 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But let’s cast that aside for a more important question: Do you eat roasted sunflower seeds whole (shell and all) or do you spit out the shell?", + "date": "2016-07-25", + "path": "US/images/2016-07-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-07-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tower Bridge in London", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Mapics/Getty Images", + "description": "London’s Tower Bridge employs suspension-bridge technology on the outer spans that connect the north and south banks of the Thames and uses bascule-bridge design for the center span. Bascule bridges, also referred to as drawbridges, allow for one or two portions of the center span to lift up, so that tall boats can pass underneath. The original mechanisms that achieved this function reveal Tower Bridge’s Victorian origins: Coal furnaces powered steam engines that lifted the spans. The steam works were replaced with electric technology in the early 1970s, but the original machinery is preserved, and can be viewed on a tour of Tower Bridge.", + "date": "2016-07-26", + "path": "US/images/2016-07-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-07-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A Eurasian coot resting on one leg in Derbyshire, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Andrew Parkinson/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This photo captures a Eurasian coot in the wilds of Derbyshire, a county in England. The bird, standing on one leg, has turned its head just right, so that at this angle it’s difficult to identify the coot at a glance. 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At this point in the road trip, our playlist is getting a little stale, and we’ll be looking for inspiration.\nWhat tunes would you suggest for our national parks road trip playlist? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where we'll be posting regular updates on our national parks road trip. And don't forget to check back on the Bing homepage each Friday to see our favorite photo from the park we’ll be visiting that week.", + "date": "2016-07-29", + "path": "US/images/2016-07-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-07-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A European roller preening in Bulgaria", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Marion Vollborn/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Most birds in the roller family—so named for their acrobatic flying—live in the warm climates of Africa and the Middle East. 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Of course, with the Summer Games going on, even at this distance, you might be able to hear the crowds cheering on athletes from around the world.", + "date": "2016-08-09", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Smithsonian touring exhibition at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Bygone Collection/Alamy", + "description": "Today, the Smithsonian Institution celebrates 170 years of bringing an ‘increase & diffusion of knowledge’ to citizens of the United States and visitors from around the world. Though based in Washington, DC, the Smithsonian organizes touring exhibits from time to time. This image is from the Smithsonian display at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exhibition, also known as the St. Louis World’s Fair. In addition to the triceratops skeleton seen up front, the exhibition also featured the world’s first full cast of a blue whale. The Smithsonian’s collection of art, artifacts, and scientific specimens continues to grow, and now totals roughly 138 million items.", + "date": "2016-08-10", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Palm trees over Maho Bay, Virgin Islands National Park", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Shutterstock", + "description": "Yes, the United States has a national park in the Virgin Islands, and even though we can’t technically drive there, we figured our national parks road trip can’t pass this one by. We’ll sail out to the Virgin Islands National Park, which was established 60 years ago this month. It covers most of the island of Saint John and nearly all of Hassel Island—a beautiful spread of tropical forests and sandy beaches, all surrounded by pristine coral reefs and ocean.\nThe National Park Service calls this an ‘American paradise,’ and we couldn’t agree more. What’s your idea of an American paradise? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where we'll be posting regular updates on our national parks road trip. 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The Perseid meteor shower will graze the Earth’s atmosphere for one final night, putting on a spectacular show.", + "date": "2016-08-13", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tea plantation in Kericho County, Kenya", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Yann Arthus-Bertrand/Getty Images", + "description": "In the hills of Kericho County, Kenya, tea plantations are a common sight. Kenya is the world’s third-largest producer of tea, even though tea farming only started there about 100 years ago. 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Here in the forests of Šumava National Park in Czechia (aka the Czech Republic), the lynx population is healthy, with plenty of protected wilderness for the lynx to hunt and maybe catch a snooze in the midday sun.", + "date": "2016-08-15", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Maria Lenk Aquatics Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Buda Mendes/Getty Images", + "description": "Recreational diving dates back to ancient times, but modern organized competitions began in the 1880s in England. Diving was introduced to the Olympics in 1904 and has been a popular part of the Games ever since. 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In the end, more than 16 million bricks were laid, making it one of the largest forts ever built. Today, Fort Jefferson is preserved by the National Park Service and stands as a reminder of the extraordinary measures the young nation took to protect its borders.\nOur national parks have preserved some of America's most beautiful places, of course, but by also preserving cultural sites like Fort Jefferson, they protect our national heritage as well. Which American places do you think have such historical and cultural importance that they should be preserved for future generations? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where we'll be posting regular updates on our national parks road trip. 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The current system opened in 1972 with updated cars and a new, second leg that takes visitors all the way to the top of Sugarloaf.", + "date": "2016-08-21", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Owlman of the Nazca Lines in Peru", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Laura Fafone/Getty Images", + "description": "If you can see the Owlman geoglyph here in the coastal foothills of the Peruvian Andes, you’re probably taking an aerial tour of the Nazca Lines or are looking down from one of the surrounding hills. There are hundreds of geometric patterns and representational figures (including spiders, birds, and monkeys) carved by the ancient Nazca people into the hillsides here. Some of the abstract lines span miles. The Owlman is 98 feet tall, while other figures are as long as football fields, and not easily noticeable from the ground. Scientists have offered numerous theories for why the Nazca drew these massive pictures, but no theory has really caught on. Some observers call this humanoid figure ‘The Astronaut.’ [Insert ‘Twilight Zone’ theme here.]", + "date": "2016-08-22", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A coral reef in the Red Sea near Egypt", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© cinoby/iStock/Getty Images", + "description": "The Red Sea’s Gulf of Suez and Gulf of Aqaba are well known for their many coral reefs. In fact, the Red Sea is home to around 300 different coral species, with the most developed colonies of coral off the coast of Egypt, where this photo was taken. The coral here is considered fairly healthy too, compared to the plight of coral bleaching in other parts of the world. In some of the resort areas, divers have reported obvious deterioration of reefs, but that’s why Egypt’s government has been establishing protected reef areas, including the famous Ras Muhammad National Park, which is primarily a marine park.", + "date": "2016-08-23", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Temple of Jupiter and Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Design Pics Inc/REX/Shutterstock", + "description": "Modern urban development spawned the concept of mixing retail, office, and residential uses. The Rotterdam-based architectural firm MVRDV decided to go wild with the idea, and built the Market Hall (Markthal in Dutch) in Rotterdam. The horseshoe-shaped structure contains apartments and offices, while the space under the arch houses a multi-level shopping center. The walls and ceiling of the open arch host a huge mural depicting fruit, flowers, and even insects. At night, the mural is lit up, as seen in this photo, luring locals and visitors alike to the buzzing commerce within.", + "date": "2016-08-24", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Market Hall in Rotterdam, Netherlands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Tetra Images/Offset", + "description": "What a long, magnificent trip it’s been! We started our summer road trip in the oldest of our national parks, Yellowstone, and now we’re ending it in one of the newest: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, established in 2004. It’s the national park that most of you voted for in our poll to decide where to end our road trip, and it’s a fitting place to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, which was founded on this day in 1916. Congratulations, NPS, and here’s to the next 100 years!\nBut first, let’s consider our present surroundings. The 750-foot (and higher) sand dunes here are an awe-inspiring and unexpected feature of Colorado’s topography. And yet the towering hills of sand are just one feature of a patchwork landscape that also includes conifer forests, alpine lakes, and wetlands. The 85,000-acre park and preserve even encompasses stretches of tundra at the higher elevations, where it edges up against the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. It’s a magnificent setting for the final leg of our road trip as we consider the bittersweet reality that all things—even national parks road trips—come to an end. 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However, skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking on and near the lake, depending on the time of year, are all popular pastimes for those who make their way to this part of the Chugach National Forest.", + "date": "2016-08-27", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Portage Lake in Chugach National Forest, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Ron Niebrugge/Alamy", + "description": "For fly fishing fans, the Tree River is probably a bucket-list item. Just getting to this region of Nunavut, a recently designated territory in Canada, is an undertaking, as the whole area is in the remote Canadian Arctic. But every summer, for a few short weeks, the fishing lodges here fill up with visitors hoping to hike out to the banks of the Tree and cast a line.", + "date": "2016-08-28", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fishing lodges on the Tree River in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Jason Pineau/Getty Images", + "description": "Who knew there were different kinds of zebras? The Burchell’s zebra is named for William John Burchell, an English naturalist and explorer who traveled extensively in South Africa, where he studied these and many other animals. The Burchell’s zebra has fewer stripes on its legs than other plains zebras, but otherwise strongly resembles its relatives. As these zebras migrate across the plains of southern Africa, they cross the Makgadikgadi Pan, a dry lake bed, in Botswana. Seen from above in this photo, the zebras cast long shadows across the harsh landscape of the salt pan.", + "date": "2016-08-29", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Burchell's zebras crossing the Makgadikgadi Pan in Botswana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Richard Du Toit/Minden Pictures", + "description": "In the hills near Maras, Peru, deep depressions in the land were terraced by the ancient Inca civilization that once ruled this region. Modern scholars agree that the hillsides were engineered to serve as agricultural experiment stations. Air temperatures from the rim to the bottom of each basin can differ by more than 20 degrees, suggesting crops were planted on each level to see how temperatures affected growth. A complex irrigation system backs up this theory. In 2009 and 2010, unusually heavy rains caused significant damage to the Moray ruins.", + "date": "2016-08-30", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moray Inca ruins near Maras, Peru", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Panoramic Images/Getty Images", + "description": "At the southern tip of Corsica, a Mediterranean island belonging to France, the heavily eroded stone cliffs rise up out of the water, topped by the small village of Bonifacio. With a medieval old town enclosed within a citadel, a busy marina, fewer than 3,000 year-round residents, and sunsets that turn the village skyline into an oil painting, it’s no surprise that many mainland French residents vacation in Bonifacio.", + "date": "2016-08-31", + "path": "US/images/2016-08-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-08-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Northern gannets on the Saltee Islands, Ireland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Bart Breet/Minden Pictures", + "description": "From North America to Western Europe, northern gannets live all along the North Atlantic coasts. The birds spend a majority of their lives at sea, following schools of sardines, herring, and other small fish that they feed on. During breeding and hatching season, northern gannets often return to the same colony locations, where thousands of birds may gather to nest and rear their young. 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Here in the northwest of Wales, some of the UK’s highest peaks nearly burst from the landscape, creating an ecosystem varied and rare enough to earn Snowdonia significant protected status.", + "date": "2016-09-02", + "path": "US/images/2016-09-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-09-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moscow International Business Center, Russia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Nikolay Rykov/Getty Images", + "description": "To celebrate Skyscraper Day (it’s a thing!) we take you to Moscow, Russia. Just a few miles west of the iconic, and often photographed, Red Square, and on the bank of the Moscow River, is the ultra-modern Moscow International Business Center. You won’t find the onion-domed towers of any orthodox cathedrals here. But you will see gleaming pillars of modern commerce—a reflection of the Russian capital’s changing skyline.", + "date": "2016-09-03", + "path": "US/images/2016-09-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-09-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A flock of sheep grazing in Tuscany, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© 500px/Aurora Photos", + "description": "The Tuscany region in central Italy has been romanticized, and rightly so, for its rich history of art, music, literature, and cuisine. And central to the cuisine of Tuscany is its farming tradition. Sheep provide the milk for pecorino cheese, one of the most iconic food products of Tuscany and a highly regarded artisanal export. A visit to the countryside in Tuscany will probably net you sightings of local flocks.", + "date": "2016-09-04", + "path": "US/images/2016-09-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-09-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Workers applying stucco to a wall of a new building", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Ognian Medarov/500px", + "description": "The unofficial end of summer has arrived. (Don’t break out the pumpkin spice coffee yet. Science says we have a couple more weeks.) Labor Day in the US traces back to the late 1800s, when unions began to form in an effort to protect workers’ rights. As the idea of a day set aside to celebrate working men and women caught hold, states began to declare it an official holiday. By 1894, appealing to workers’ votes in his bid for reelection, President Grover Cleveland made it a federal holiday. He lost. So if you have the day off, thank those 19th-century activists who made it possible.", + "date": "2016-09-05", + "path": "US/images/2016-09-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-09-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Waterfalls in Phnom Kulen National Park, Cambodia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© f9photos/Shutterstock", + "description": "Sure you could just enjoy the abundant tropical nature of Phnom Kulen National Park, a mountain retreat in northern Cambodia. But the park sits atop a number of historic wonders, with numerous Hindu artifacts throughout—including the amazing carved riverbed of the Stung Kbal Spean River. In 2012, excavation of the 1,200-year-old city of Mahendraparvata began. It’s an abandoned settlement beneath the jungle vegetation within the park. Time to add a new entry on your bucket list?", + "date": "2016-09-06", + "path": "US/images/2016-09-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-09-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Coastal Spain seen from the International Space Station", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Scott Kelly/NASA/Alamy", + "description": "Astronaut Scott Kelly retired from space travel recently. But when he was still astronauting, he took countless photos of the view from the International Space Station. This shot of the Camargue region on France’s Mediterranean coast shows off how much detail he could see while orbiting the Earth. Kelly took plenty of traditional ‘space’ photos as well, and selfies too (can you blame him?) but many of his photos turn the camera back toward Earth, showing off the amazing color palette presented by both nature and human settlements.", + "date": "2016-09-07", + "path": "US/images/2016-09-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-09-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stockholm Public Library, Sweden", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Gallery Stock", + "description": "Established in 1928, the Stockholm Public Library boasts a collection of more than 2 million volumes. The open shelves of the rotunda, seen here, was a novel concept in Sweden at the time. Architect Gunnar Asplund borrowed the idea from libraries in the US. This innovation allowed patrons to examine the collection on their own, rather than having to ask library staff to retrieve books from a staff-only area. 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It’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day, me hearties! It’s much easier to show you two parrots instead of an 18th-century raider from the high seas. Have you heard our pirate-talk tutorial?", + "date": "2016-09-19", + "path": "US/images/2016-09-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2016-09-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ladakh, India", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Nutthavood Punpeng/500px", + "description": "Glacial runoff and human-crafted irrigation in the deep valleys of Ladakh, India, are crucial to survival in this high-elevation region in northern India. The plateau that links the Kunlun and Himalayan mountain ranges is technically a desert. But indigenous peoples have been farming barley and wheat here for centuries. 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They’ll even swim below the surface of a frozen lake or river, staying submerged for nearly eight minutes before they have to find a hole in the ice and refill their lungs.", + "date": "2017-02-27", + "path": "US/images/2017-02-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-02-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "North American river otters in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© mlharing/istock/Getty Images", + "description": "Today the streets of New Orleans may ring and clang a little louder than usual with the sounds of brass bands blasting throughout the city to celebrate Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, the final day of Carnival. Here in the place where jazz was invented, King’s Day and Mardi Gras bookend the Carnival season. And the official soundtrack for these massive festivals predates jazz—though you can hear the roots of the style in the brass bands. 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Scientists estimate that the glacier that feeds Tasman Lake will disappear entirely within the next couple of decades.", + "date": "2017-03-04", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A glasswing butterfly perched on a leaf", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Corianna Heise/Alamy", + "description": "Nature doesn’t need high-tech stealth gadgets you might see in a spy movie—it has the glasswing butterfly. Though scientists are still studying how this insect evolved see-through wings, they know that the properties of the scales on its wings differ from those of other butterflies. The scales are not uniform in size or arrangement, which allows light to pass through more easily, aiding in the glass-like appearance of the wings. It’s part of the butterfly’s clever adaptation—birds and lizards can’t eat what they can’t see.", + "date": "2017-03-05", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Valais Blacknose sheep in Valais, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Alessandra Meniconzi/Solent News/REX/Shutterstock", + "description": "Every spring in the Valais region of Switzerland, sheep and cattle herds are driven from their lowland pastures where they’ve spent the winter, up into the Alpine pastures to graze all summer. This movement is known as a ‘transhumance’ and it goes on all over the world. It’s not a traditional nomad herd technique, but instead follows a predictable seasonal pattern. The passages are often difficult and steep, but as seen in this photo, the sheep and their shepherds seem up to the task as they make their way to the Gemmi Pass.", + "date": "2017-03-06", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Babak Tafreshi/National Geographic/Getty Images", + "description": "Head 20 miles east of the main entrances and viewpoints of Grand Canyon National Park so that you’re sure to see architect Mary Colter’s stone lookout tower. Colter was inspired by the watchtowers built by ancestral Puebloans of the area and studied those structures before she created this tower at the national park. 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As the parade moved down Pennsylvania Avenue, seen here, it became choked with tens of thousands of onlookers—mainly men—many of whom shoved and tripped the marchers while policemen stood by. In the end, more than 100 marchers were hospitalized, but the ensuing publicity garnered support for their cause, eventually leading to popular backing for the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. In 1920 women finally gained the right to vote in the United States.", + "date": "2017-03-08", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Svalbard Satellite Station, Svalbard archipelago, Norway", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Tim E White/Getty Images", + "description": "Sorry golf fanatics, this isn’t the clubhouse at the world’s most treacherous course. 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The caverns, known for years to locals as ‘Half-Mile Cave,’ have been open for guided tours since 1973. There are three distinct levels to the caverns that are still intact. The upper two levels have opened up, thanks to years of erosion, and are now deep valleys on the approach to the remaining caverns.", + "date": "2017-03-11", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A blue-footed booby dives off San Cristóbal Island, Ecuador", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Few creatures on Earth can claim to have conquered land, air, and sea. We might giggle at the blue-footed booby's name, but its hunting skills are no laughing matter. 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Still celebrated with enthusiasm across India and Nepal, Holi has spread across the globe, both in Hindu populations abroad and in wider, welcoming celebrations for anyone interested in participating. At most Holi fests, such as this one in Washington, DC, you’re encouraged to wear white, with the understanding that you’ll leave looking like you slept in a rainbow.", + "date": "2017-03-13", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Enhanced image of a cross section of a pine stem", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Garry DeLong/Getty Images", + "description": "This enhanced image of a cross section of a pine stem shows the growth of the plant’s inner and outer tissues. It also demonstrates how frequently circles appear in the natural world, as the growth of the pine pushes out nearly equally from the center point. 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It has a single entrance and is a dry-stone construct—no mortar was used to hold it together. The broch’s sturdy construction and distant location in the Shetland Islands are likely why it’s still standing centuries later.", + "date": "2017-03-16", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Five Fingers Strand near Malin Head, Ireland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Cahir Davitt/age fotostock", + "description": "We’re not in the tropics for Saint Patrick’s Day, but have instead visited Five Fingers Strand, up on the north coast of Ireland. Of course, Ireland’s known for its rugged, craggy coast, but it turns out the Emerald Isle has some wonderfully inviting beaches as well. The strand is on the Inishowen Peninsula, where the village of Malin gives way to Banba’s Crown, the last bit of land before you’ll take a bracing dip in the North Atlantic. We’ll stay out of the water and take a stroll on the sands instead, maybe head in to town for a pint before sundown.", + "date": "2017-03-17", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "African wild dogs in Kruger National Park, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Richard Du Toit/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Once distributed across the grasslands of Sub-Saharan Africa, these wild dogs are losing habitat at a rate fast enough that they’re now found mostly in the southern regions of the continent. African wild dogs form strong social bonds within packs, which, here in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, include four or five adult dogs and their pups. They’re cooperative hunters and are revered by the indigenous San tribe of Botswana for their skill.", + "date": "2017-03-18", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An ice tunnel inside Matanuska Glacier, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Lynn Wegener/Offset", + "description": "You can actually drive to Matanuska Glacier in Alaska if you like road trips. But to see the ice caves and ice tunnels within this 27-mile-long, 4-mile-wide ice sheet, you’ll have to get out of the car and take a guided tour. And to tour the tunnel, you’ll need a boat—that’s flowing water at the bottom. You know what? It’s pretty nice here in the car. 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When the institute complex was built in 1962, its travertine marble courtyard was left open to represent the broad creative thinking that would go on in the labs, and made symmetrical to symbolize scientific precision.", + "date": "2017-03-20", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Black bear in the Tongass National Forest of Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Mark Kelley/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "For the International Day of Forests, we venture up into Alaska, where the Tongass National Forest holds the distinction of being the largest national forest in the US. With 17 million acres of heavily wooded terrain, the Tongass forest supports a diverse ecosystem, including alpha predators such as this black bear, which, despite what you may’ve been told, is very capable of climbing a tree. 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Yinlianzhui Waterfall, seen here, sends water relatively gently over the steeply sloped rocks, earning it the nickname ‘the mellowest waterfall in China.’ Those looking for more power and drama can take a short walk over to Huangguoshu Waterfall, where a torrent of water spills over the edge and falls 255 feet to the pool below.\nVideo: https://peapix.com/videos/1043", + "date": "2017-03-22", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Storm near Lamar, Colorado", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© john finney photography/Getty Images", + "description": "If you’ve ever lived in an area where tornadoes occasionally strike, you may recognize this angry-looking sky as the potential start of something more dangerous than a run-of-the-mill thunderstorm. Lamar, Colorado—where this photo was taken—is on the western edge of the region in the US known as Tornado Alley, a wide band of the Midwest where tornadoes are more likely to occur than anywhere else in our country. The four-month stretch from March through June is often called ‘tornado season’ by both residents of Tornado Alley, and the scientists who study the violent funnel clouds.", + "date": "2017-03-23", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great crested grebes with chick in Vlaardingen, Netherlands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Jasper Doest/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The chicks of great crested grebes are pretty recognizable, with diagonal black stripes running across their white faces and bills. 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Two years later, this photograph documents a tiny pine start growing up from the gray remnants of burnt heather in the damaged portion of Strabrechtse Heide. Eventually, the land ecosystem here will balance itself and more flora and fauna will return. In the meantime, this brave pioneer demonstrates the power of nature to heal itself.", + "date": "2017-03-26", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, South Korea", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Grant Faint/Offset", + "description": "Opened in 2014, this space-age-looking plaza in Seoul has quickly become a major tourist attraction in the city’s fashion district. The design of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), by the influential late architect Zaha Hadid, is intentionally forward-looking, and many of the exhibits in the various halls and buildings highlight the growing cultural influence of South Korea. But the DDP acknowledges the past too: On site is a museum commemorating the sports arena that once stood here. A replacement stadium is under construction nearby.", + "date": "2017-03-27", + "path": "US/images/2017-03-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-03-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Common rosefinch male perching", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Arterra Picture Library/Alamy", + "description": "The common rosefinch really is pretty common—it’s widely distributed, at least across Western Europe and Asia. To see one of the specimens that earned the bird its colorful name, make sure you’re looking for a male. 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Until the 19th century, the islands were ruled by Denmark, which still has a strong influence on the culture and cuisine here.", + "date": "2017-06-30", + "path": "US/images/2017-06-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-06-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sunwapta Falls in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Mana Arabi/Shutterstock", + "description": "Up in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper National Park is jam-packed with breathtaking scenery—giving us photos like this shot of Sunwapta Falls. It would be a fine setting for a celebration of Canada Day today. It’s not exactly Canadian Independence Day--instead, it marks the passing of the Constitution Act of 1867, which was the first major step toward Canada’s sovereignty. Celebrations across Canada are as varied as the nation itself, and include parades, fireworks, and similar patriotic festivities. 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The wind-sculpted sandstone outcrops lend the area much of its beauty, but this time of year the leaves compete for attention, taking on colorful shades that only boost the visual drama.", + "date": "2017-09-22", + "path": "US/images/2017-09-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-09-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Nesting rabbit", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Dave Semmens/500px", + "description": "In honor of International Rabbit Day, here’s some little-known rabbit lingo: Male rabbits are known as bucks, females are called does, and their babies—born furless and blind—are called kittens. They’re likely to have many siblings. A rabbit’s pregnancy lasts only about one month, and it can become pregnant again—with up to 14 kittens—almost immediately after. 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From its headwaters in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado, the Rio Grande flows through New Mexico and Texas, then shares a border with Mexico before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. Across the border, it’s known as Rio Bravo, with bravo meaning ‘agitated’ or ‘furious.’ That may be an apt description along some parts of the river’s course, but it’s certainly ‘wild and scenic’ on this stretch.", + "date": "2017-10-02", + "path": "US/images/2017-10-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-10-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Timiderte Kasbah, Draa Valley, Morocco", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Mauricio Abreu/Aurora Photos", + "description": "If you’ve ever wanted to ‘rock the kasbah,’ here’s your chance. Tourists are welcome here at the Timiderte Kasbah in Morocco’s Draa Valley, an arid landscape near the Atlas Mountains. The structure has been restored over the years, and it maintains the high walls and fortifications that are common in Moroccan kasbahs, which were historically built to provide protection. This part of the country is known as the ‘date basket of Morocco,’ with some 18 varieties produced here, including the popular Medjool, known as the ‘king of dates.’", + "date": "2017-10-03", + "path": "US/images/2017-10-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-10-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Buzz Aldrin's boot on lunar soil, Apollo 11 mission", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "These boots were made for moonwalking. On July 21, 1969, astronaut Buzz Aldrin made history when he became the second man to walk on the moon, proclaiming ‘beautiful view’ as he stepped onto the lunar surface. 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As the temperature drops and days get shorter, plants’ food-making processes slow down. Orange and yellow pigments–normally masked by chlorophyll–are dramatically revealed. Still other chemical processes produce those gorgeous red and purple hues. The colors are fleeting, and soon it will be time to rake.", + "date": "2017-10-14", + "path": "US/images/2017-10-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-10-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Derwent Reservoir, Derbyshire, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© R A Kearton/Getty Images", + "description": "This peaceful setting in the Derwent Valley of Derbyshire, England, seems an unlikely setting for the birth of the Industrial Revolution, but in the 18th century it was buzzing with innovation. 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Snow leopards were recently upgraded from ‘endangered’ status to ‘vulnerable’ by conservationists who study their populations. Hopefully this means we’ll see many more snow leopard selfies in years to come.", + "date": "2017-10-29", + "path": "US/images/2017-10-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-10-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tunnel near Inspiration Point, Yosemite National Park, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Cameron MacPhail/Aurora Photos", + "description": "If it seems like someone is going to jump out of this image and yell ‘boo,’ then we picked the right picture for the eve of Halloween. It was photographed near the Inspiration Point trailhead at Yosemite National Park, where adventurous explorers can discover all kinds of interesting scenes off the beaten path. Above ground, the park in California serves up views that are much more fitting of the name Inspiration Point. The area is home to iconic rock formations like El Capitan and the Half Dome, and it’s known for an abundance of waterfalls. Since it’s almost Halloween, we’ll share that Yosemite means ‘killer’ in the language of the Miwok, the indigenous people who once lived here. Let’s just pretend this refers to killer views.", + "date": "2017-10-30", + "path": "US/images/2017-10-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-10-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Paranormal portraits", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Getty", + "description": "Congratulations—if you’ve made it here, you’ve survived our haunted homepage, a truly paranormal corner of the internet. Around here we like a good scare, but it’s all in the spirit of fun. After all, a search engine can’t really be haunted, can it? (Just asking for a friend…) If you go out tonight, keep watch for little ghosts and goblins, and hey—don’t steal too much candy from your kids’ loot. Happy haunting!", + "date": "2017-10-31", + "path": "US/images/2017-10-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-10-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Uummannaq, Greenland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Gonzalo Azumendi/Getty Images", + "description": "It can get a little chilly living in a country that’s mainly covered in ice. But the community of Uummannaq, in northwest Greenland, comes with the perk of having Santa as a neighbor. Children here believe that Father Christmas spends his summers nearby in Spraglebugten Bay. It’s a logical destination for the big, jolly guy. 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Today the Sebelius Monument is a beloved attraction in Helsinki, and Sibelius’ music remains a national treasure. The composer’s legacy is honored each year on December 8, his birthday, as the Day of Finnish Music.", + "date": "2017-12-08", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Michele Castellani/Alamy", + "description": "During the holiday season, the Firenze Light Festival brings new color to Florence’s Old Bridge, or Ponte Vecchio. This historic structure has crossed the Arno for centuries. In its early days, butchers and fishmongers operated here, but city leaders gave them the boot, citing the smells as too offensive. These days visitors will find jewelers and goldsmiths selling their wares, as well as tourists posing for a picture.", + "date": "2017-12-09", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Siberian jay, Putorana Plateau, Siberia, Russia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Sergey Gorshkov/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It may be cold outside, but this Siberian jay looks cozy in its feathers. Our wee friend was photographed in Siberia on the Putorana Plateau, a remote Arctic ecosystem that’s also home to the world’s largest herd of reindeer. Putorana translates as ‘the country of lakes with steep banks’ in the language of the Evenks, an indigenous people of the Russian Far North, and this region has more than 25,000 lakes to its name. 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Today’s date marks the first of the Yule Lad visits, an Icelandic tradition involving 13 trolls who deliver presents—or punishments—each night before Christmas Eve. Tonight’s visitation is from Sheep-Cote Clod, who harasses sheep. Other lads include Spoon-Licker, Door-Slammer, and Sausage-Swiper. Look out!", + "date": "2017-12-12", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Freudenberg, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Iain Masterton/age fotostock", + "description": "These half-timbered homes in the German village of Freudenberg look like the stuff of fairy tales. Peek inside one and you might see an Adventskranz, or advent wreath, made from pine boughs and candles. You’ll likely also see a Christmas tree, a tradition that dates back to the 16th century here in Germany. 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They are a sophisticated lot, known for washing their food before eating it, occasionally engaging in snowball fights, and indulging in these warm baths. The macaques also make adorable poster primates for Monkey Day, an international holiday on December 14 that celebrates monkeys and ‘all things simian.’", + "date": "2017-12-14", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A peppermint sea star in soft coral near the Seychelles", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Norbert Wu/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This colorful marine creature is found in soft coral beds throughout the Indian Ocean and South Pacific. It’s usually called a tile sea star or necklace sea star. These names refer to the pattern and color of the sea star’s skin—which isn’t always red and white. But some divers who’ve spotted the red and white specimens can’t resist calling them peppermint sea stars. We’re pretty sure they do not taste like candy canes.", + "date": "2017-12-15", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tamarack branches with cones in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Bob Gibbons/Science Photo Library", + "description": "Tamarack is found mostly in the boreal forests of Canada, which extends from here in Newfoundland and Labrador off the east coast of the North American mainland, all the way across the continent to the northern part of Yukon Territory in the west. But it does show up in some of the northern states of the US as well. The tree is incredibly tolerant of cold temperatures, and was so valued by the Algonquin people, that the name ‘tamarack’ comes from their language—roughly translated as the ‘wood used for snowshoes.’", + "date": "2017-12-16", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A carnival swing ride at a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters", + "description": "Few of us know what it feels like to ride in a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer, but a swing ride might approximate that magic moment. Many European Christmas markets feature classic carnival rides such as this swing, photographed in Berlin. You can almost smell the spiced cider and mulled wine from here…", + "date": "2017-12-17", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A snowflake", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Don Komarechka/Science Photo Library", + "description": "It turns out the old notion that each snowflake is unique is probably true (although it seems to us that it’d be awfully hard to confirm). Even so, the scientists who study snowflakes can put them into categories, based on the general shapes they form. This is an example of a stellar dendrite, so-called for its star shape and dendritic, or tree-like, branches. To create our photo, 38 separate images were aligned to convey the detail of each layer within the flake, which was less than a quarter-inch wide.", + "date": "2017-12-18", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Reindeer lichen in Dartmoor National Park, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Ian Redding/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "England’s Dartmoor National Park is an ideal habitat for reindeer lichen, but there are no reindeer around to snack on it--unless the man with the sleigh makes a stopover there to let his team fuel up. Where reindeer do graze, lichen is an important wintertime food source, even if they have to dig under the snow to get to it. The lichen grows slowly and is one of the few plants that can survive the cold of the tundra. Since reindeer are among the few large mammals able to digest it, they have a plentiful supply of lichen to eat through the winter.", + "date": "2017-12-19", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Milky Way seen from the coast near Bar Harbor, Maine", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Adam Woodworth/Aurora Photos", + "description": "If you can tear yourself away from this glimpse of the Milky Way and make your way ashore, Bar Harbor awaits. The coastal village is a haven for tourists who come to Maine’s Mount Desert Island. And, since you’re here, you might as well venture into Acadia National Park, which essentially hugs Bar Harbor.", + "date": "2017-12-20", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eastern gray squirrel peeking out of its den", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Darlyne A. Murawski/Getty Images", + "description": "Winter solstice is here, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. While many animals hibernate through these cold, dark days, eastern gray squirrels are wide awake. During winter they forage for food and rely on the food they’ve stashed in hiding spots throughout their territory—a behavior called scatter-hoarding.", + "date": "2017-12-21", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Robin perched on a rose hip branch in Norfolk, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Ernie Janes/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This European robin looks cozy on its perch here amid the falling snow in Norfolk, England. The charming bird has been associated with Christmas in Britain since Victorian times when postmen in red tunics – called ‘robins’—would deliver Christmas cards. These days the robin is regularly featured on holiday decorations, and the songster remains a year-round favorite. In 2015, Britons affirmed their affection when they voted for the species to become their national bird.", + "date": "2017-12-22", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "SantaCon gathering in Union Square, San Francisco, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Mint Images/Aurora Photos", + "description": "Did a reindeer-drawn sleigh provide this aerial view of SantaCon, the annual Santa convention in San Francisco’s Union Square? If it did, then a certain Saint Nick would have observed crowds of merrymakers in Santa suits, gathering for a parade and pub crawl. SantaCon events occur in most US cities and even around the world, a tradition that started in 1994. On occasion, the gatherings have gotten out of hand and some celebrants ended up on the naughty list. Be careful out there!", + "date": "2017-12-23", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Marker at 90 degrees North, aka the North Pole", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Sue Flood/Getty Images", + "description": "All directions point south when you’re here at 90 degrees North, aka the North Pole, and that’s the direction Santa is headed tonight. To follow him as he makes his rounds, try the NORAD Santa Tracker. The North American Aerospace Defense Command has been closely tracking Santa’s Christmas Eve route since 1955, when a magazine ad mistakenly posted the agency’s telephone number as a direct line to Father Christmas. When children phoned the number, NORAD staff played along and relayed updates on Santa’s location to them.", + "date": "2017-12-24", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Northern lights over Finland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Jorma Luhta/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The aurora borealis was photographed over the Finnish part of Sápmi (aka Lapland), a region that has a deep connection to Father Christmas. This is the home of Joulupukki, a red-robed Scandinavian figure that some believe to be the earliest form of Santa Claus. Joulupukki is said to live in the heavily forested region of Korvatunturi with his wife and several assistants, as well as his reindeer. If you celebrate Christmas at your house, we hope you have a peaceful holiday.", + "date": "2017-12-25", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sleeping dormouse, Alsace, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© M. Watsonantheo/SuperStock", + "description": "It looks as though this dormouse is recovering from too much holiday fun. The fat dormouse is sleeping through the winter in Alsace, a region on France’s eastern border, adjacent to Germany and Switzerland. Here, the half-timbered homes have a classic fairy-tale feel. Speaking of fairy tales, the dormouse has a penchant for sleeping through those, too. In Lewis Carroll’s classic ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,’ the character of the dormouse is too tired to partake in the Mad Hatter’s tea party, and instead offers nonsensical mutterings about treacle, a British syrup made from molasses.", + "date": "2017-12-26", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Central Park in New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Nisian Hughes/Getty Images", + "description": "New York City looks calm and bright with a fresh dusting of snow over the skyscrapers and iconic Central Park. Known as the most visited urban park in the country, the 800+ acre site attracts more than 50 million visitors a year. Winter doesn’t deter them. In addition to having its own zoo, castle, and more than 20 playgrounds, Central Park is home to two ice skating rinks that offer the experience of gliding across the ice under the Manhattan skyline.", + "date": "2017-12-27", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in Hawaii", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Monica & Michael Sweet/Aurora Photos", + "description": "This green sea turtle is gliding through the water in the Hawaiian Islands, where it’s known as honu. The species has a special meaning in Hawaii, where it’s associated with peace and good luck, but its future hasn’t always been certain. The green sea turtle is listed as an endangered species and faces multiple threats, including pollution, poaching, and habitat destruction. On today’s date in 1973, President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act into law to protect some of our country’s most at-risk species, like our turtle. Sounds like a good reason to shell-abrate.", + "date": "2017-12-28", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Snow in Zion National Park, Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Jeff Foott/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It’s uncommon for Zion National Park to experience winter snowfall, but the white stuff does dust the higher elevations in the park from time to time. In January 2016, a rare snowstorm blanketed even the lower passages of the park, which sits on the edge of the Mojave Desert. We want to know how park rangers resisted the urge to put a few ornaments on this snowy pine.", + "date": "2017-12-29", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Thames Barrier at London, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© John Alexander/plainpicture", + "description": "When unusually high tides on the North Sea cause the River Thames to rise, the Thames Barrier keeps the river from flooding London and its outlying suburbs along this portion of the river. The deadly North Sea flood of 1953 prompted the construction of the Thames Barrier.", + "date": "2017-12-30", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "New Year’s Eve fireworks in the Nordkette mountain range, Austria", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© imageBROKER/Alamy", + "description": "When midnight strikes on New Year’s Eve in the Austrian resort town of Innsbruck, locals know to gaze up to the Nordkette mountain range to watch the fireworks. Intrepid revelers can head up the slopes of the Nordkette to see the midnight display right there at the launch spot. Music is played inside a temporary igloo-like ballroom on the mountaintop, and waltzing to ‘The Blue Danube’ is strongly encouraged.", + "date": "2017-12-31", + "path": "US/images/2017-12-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2017-12-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mama polar bear and cubs in Manitoba’s Wapusk National Park, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Matthias Breiter/plainpicture", + "description": "Located on the shores of Hudson Bay in northern Manitoba, Wapusk is a relatively new member of the Canadian national park service—it was established in 1996 and is considered an ideal location for spotting polar bears. After spending most of the winter in her den with her cubs, a mama polar bear emerges with the cubs around February and begins searching for food. We hope you don’t feel like you’ve been hibernating as you wake to greet the new year.", + "date": "2018-01-01", + "path": "US/images/2018-01-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-01-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tartan fabric on a loom in Edinburgh, Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© AA World Travel Library/Alamy", + "description": "If you have any Scottish roots in your family tree, you may have tried to determine which tartan represents your family. But this iconic plaid pattern wasn’t invented in Scotland. Early examples of the pattern exist across central Europe and even into western China, dating back roughly 4,000 years. The tartan’s close association with Scottish culture didn’t fully take hold until the early 19th century, though the pattern had been worn, with some color and pattern combinations associated with particular regions, for at least a century prior.", + "date": "2018-01-02", + "path": "US/images/2018-01-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-01-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sauna on Monte Lagazuoi in the Dolomites of Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Spotcatch/Westend61/Offset", + "description": "Outside is the freezing mountain air of Monte Lagazuoi, a popular skiing and hiking peak in Italy’s Dolomite mountain range. Inside is a traditional Finnish sauna, where visitors might take a steam after a day on the slopes. We agree, that sounds like a lovely way to take the sting out of the end of the holidays. Think the boss will mind if we take a long weekend in Italy?", + "date": "2018-01-03", + "path": "US/images/2018-01-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-01-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cho Gyeong-chul Observatory with star trails, Gangwon Province, South Korea", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Multi-bits/ImaZinS/Getty Images", + "description": "On this World Hypnotism Day, we dazzle your eyes with star trails caught in a long-exposure photograph taken at the Cho Gyeong-chul Observatory in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The observatory is named for Cho Gyeong-chul, an astronomer who, among his many accomplishments, interpreted broadcasts of the Apollo 11 moon landing for Korean television, earning him the nickname ‘Dr. Apollo.’", + "date": "2018-01-04", + "path": "US/images/2018-01-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-01-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bohemian waxwings in Kuusamo, Finland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Markus Varesvuo/Minden Pictures", + "description": "When groups of Bohemian waxwings gather together, there’s likely food involved. This highly social species likes to forage in flocks, primarily feasting on berries. After winter’s first frost, some berries become fermented, and our waxwings can get quite tipsy after gorging on them. If you’re observing birds for the Christmas Bird Count, keep an eye out for intoxicated waxwings flying erratically or walking with a telltale stagger. What’s the Christmas Bird Count? It’s an annual three-week event, culminating today, in which volunteers with any level of expertise help track the health of local bird populations. Started in 1900, it’s known as the nation’s longest-running citizen science project. If you have the time and inclination, get outside and count some birds!", + "date": "2018-01-05", + "path": "US/images/2018-01-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-01-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sea otter with pup, Prince William Sound, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© AlaskaStock/Masterfile", + "description": "This sea otter pup looks content to be cuddling with its mama in the chilly waters of Prince William Sound, here in the Gulf of Alaska. As mothers go, otters are of the devoted sort. They’re known to shower their pups with attention, cradling them and grooming them for hours. But the grooming is more than a gesture of affection—a mom will rub her pup to fluff the pup’s fur, which causes the fur to retain air bubbles. The air insulates the pup from chilly water and sometimes causes the youngster to float like a cork. Considering all this hugging and cuddling, we think the sea otter makes a fine mascot for National Cuddle Up Day, celebrated January 6.", + "date": "2018-01-06", + "path": "US/images/2018-01-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-01-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stelvio Pass in the Italian Alps", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Sandro Bisaro/Getty Images", + "description": "Search the web for ‘best driving roads’ and you’ll likely come across the Stelvio Pass, a dramatic route that cuts through the Italian Alps near the Swiss border. 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That’s when the price of tulip bulbs climbed to astronomical heights and then dramatically collapsed in what’s since become known as the first economic bubble, dubbed ‘Tulip Mania.’", + "date": "2018-03-20", + "path": "US/images/2018-03-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-03-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Redwood trees at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating the International Day of Forests", + "copyright": "© Cavan Images/Offset", + "description": "The March 21 observance highlights the important role that trees and their forest ecosystems play in creating a healthy environment. Here at the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in California, giant coastal redwoods—plus a variety of other trees, shrubs, bushes, flowers, ferns, mosses, and lichens—provide a haven for many creatures, even the small and slimy. 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As any good meteorologist taking a break from today’s celebrations will tell you, warm air from the equator forms a layer over the cool coastal air here, pushing the clouds into the deep river canyons and covering the Pacific Ocean shore.", + "date": "2018-03-23", + "path": "US/images/2018-03-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-03-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Crimson-rumped toucanet in the Refugio Paz de Las Aves, Ecuador", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures", + "description": "A small patch of red quills in its tail feathers earned this smaller cousin of the toucan its common name. That ‘crimson rump’ provides striking contrast to the deep green, gold, and blue feathers on the rest of the toucanet’s body. 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From here, the Rhône will continue on—in a mostly southerly direction—through southeastern France toward its mouth on the Mediterranean Sea.", + "date": "2018-04-07", + "path": "US/images/2018-04-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-04-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Male resplendent quetzal in Costa Rica", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© mallardg500/Getty Images", + "description": "Both male and female resplendent quetzals have the bright body feathers, though the color on males is generally even brighter. During mating season, the males—like this one, photographed in Costa Rica—grow double tail feathers that usually measure longer than the bird’s body. In fact, some tail feathers can form a train up to three feet long. If you want to celebrate Draw a Bird Day today, maybe the resplendent quetzal will inspire you. 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The Lena Delta Wildlife Reserve is home to numerous vital bird species, and various terrestrial wildlife adapted to the rugged Siberian wilderness.", + "date": "2018-04-09", + "path": "US/images/2018-04-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-04-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Baby and juvenile elephants in Amboseli National Park in Kenya", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Tom Stahl/Offset", + "description": "These two young elephants in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park may not be siblings, but young African elephants from the same herd are raised as if they are all related. Adult elephants pitch in to raise the little ones, even if they’re not the parents. Keep this supportive family-like structure in mind today, as it’s Siblings Day. Even if you don’t have any siblings in your life, there’s probably somebody you think of as being close enough to be a sibling. 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The local fauna only add to the park’s mystique, for among the stealthy inhabitants of this unusual ecosystem is the clouded leopard, a rare wild cat that is considered an evolutionary link between smaller cats, such as the lynx, and the big cats like lions and tigers.", + "date": "2018-04-11", + "path": "US/images/2018-04-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-04-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Grant Faint/Offset", + "description": "No need to call authorities if you see a group of climbers marching up the arch of Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia. Interest in scaling the arch was so strong, there’s a tourism company that takes groups up the southern stretch of the arch. Before the climb was sanctioned by the government, a few daredevils scaled parts of the bridge illegally. 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The park’s 85 acres reclaimed and revitalized a stretch of Brooklyn’s East River bank, with sweeping views of Manhattan, just across the water.", + "date": "2018-05-10", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Minnesota’s official state motto is L’Étoile du Nord, or ‘Star of the North,’ which seems fitting from this vantage point on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Today we commemorate Minnesota’s official statehood. On this day in 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state to join the Union–and it’s since given us plenty to celebrate. We have Minnesota to thank for Wheaties cereal, the invention of Scotch Tape, and even Bob Dylan, who was born in Duluth. For all you Minnesotans out there (and fans of Minnesota), here’s to you!", + "date": "2018-05-11", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Greater snow geese at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, New York", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Gerrit Vyn/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Every traveler needs a place to rest from time to time. In the case of the snow goose, that place needs to be very large. Snow geese travel in flocks of hundreds, sometimes thousands, as they travel north to their springtime breeding grounds in the Arctic tundra. They stop along the way to rest and forage, relying on places like Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in New York, where our homepage image was photographed. 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If you call home for Mother’s Day, here’s some trivia you can share to make mom proud: In 2017, the Florida manatee was reclassified from endangered to threatened in acknowledgment of improvements in its population.", + "date": "2018-05-13", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Maratona dles Dolomites bicycle race in Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Aurora Photos/Alamy", + "description": "If you need some inspiration for National Bike to Work Week, we present the racers of the Maratona dles Dolomites road race. The most dedicated of these competitors will pedal over seven mountain passes as they ride 85 miles through the Dolomite mountains of Italy. But hey, even if you’re simply biking a few miles in honor of Bike to Work Week, we commend you. The event is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, a group that touts the many benefits of cycling–good health, strong communities, and a healthy environment.", + "date": "2018-05-14", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bush hyrax colony in the Mara North Conservancy, Kenya", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Jonathan & Angela Scott/Aurora Photos", + "description": "In honor of the UN’s International Day of Families, we present the hyrax–a species with a rather surprising family tree. These furry mammals are often mistaken for rodents, but they’re more closely related to the elephant and manatee. Hyraxes even sport tusk-like incisors like their elephant cousins. To stay warm, they spend much of their time sunbathing, an activity which makes them vulnerable to predators. But even hyrax families look out for one another—and a male hyrax will stand guard to watch for potential threats.", + "date": "2018-05-15", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "English oak tree in a cultivated field in Monmouthshire, Wales", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Phil Savoie/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The owner of this land in Wales could have chopped down the oak tree to make room for more crops, but we like to think he was too fond of the tree. And what’s not to like? Not only do trees provide beautiful scenery, they also offer animal habitat, cooling shade, and jobs. What’s more, they combat climate changes by absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere. 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Today, its colorful wharfs and waterways charm visitors from around the world.", + "date": "2018-05-17", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A peregrine falcon surveys the concrete canyons of Chicago", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Luke Massey/Minden Pictures", + "description": "We chose this photo of a peregrine falcon—a female, walking across the rail of a balcony in Chicago—to inspire hope on Endangered Species Day. Not every animal listed as endangered is doomed to extinction. Peregrine populations were decimated by the use of pesticides, such as DDT, in the mid-20th century. The chemicals accumulated in the birds’ bodies, causing weak eggshells and high mortality rates for chicks. But by the 1980s humans had learned the cause, reduced and eliminated the various chemicals, and helped the birds rebound with gusto.", + "date": "2018-05-18", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Paratroopers fill the skies over Fort Bragg in North Carolina, for Operation Toy Drop", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Stocktrek Images/SuperStock", + "description": "It’s the third Saturday in May, and that means we're celebrating all five branches of the US military on Armed Forces Day. To commemorate our enlisted personnel on this occasion, we bring you this image of paratroopers filling the sky over Fort Bragg in North Carolina, for the annual charity event called Operation Toy Drop. Every December since 1998, Army and Air Force personnel have brought toys to donate to needy children, and in return, earned their foreign jump wings by taking a parachute-aided dive.", + "date": "2018-05-19", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Jeff Koons' 'Puppy' outside the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Martin Child/Aurora Photos", + "description": "The Guggenheim Foundation has opened three major museums around the world—in New York City; in Venice, Italy; and here in Bilbao, Spain. A fourth museum is currently being developed in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is home to a modern art collection and large, site-specific pieces, such as ‘Puppy’ by Jeff Koons, seen here. Koons combined the plants and planting style of 18th-century European gardens with a very 20th-century pop-art aesthetic when he created the giant dog sculpture. Where are we off to next?", + "date": "2018-05-20", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Namib Desert, Namibia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Valerio Leone/Solent News/REX/Shutterstock", + "description": "Though the coastal Namib Desert begins in the southwest of Angola, and creeps into South Africa, the largest stretch of the Namib makes up the coastline of Namibia. Parts of the Namib rise in steep elevation, while the northern portion is often shrouded in thick fog rolling off the Atlantic. The fog over the region called the Skeleton Coast is responsible for numerous shipwrecks, but the moisture it brings into the harsh desert landscape is crucial to the flora and fauna that thrive here.", + "date": "2018-05-21", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Storm clouds over Crater Lake National Park, Oregon", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Joseph Giacalone/SuperStock", + "description": "Roughly 7,700 years ago, give or take 150 years, Mount Mazama erupted and collapsed, creating a massive crater that would become Crater Lake. Fast-forward to this day in 1902, and Crater Lake National Park was established. With a maximum depth of 1,943 feet, equivalent to 3.5 Washington Monuments, Crater Lake is also the deepest lake in the US.", + "date": "2018-05-22", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A yellow-spotted river turtle in Yasuni National Park, Ecuador", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Pete Oxford/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Our be-shelled buddy lives in Yasuni National Park in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The park is considered one of Earth’s most diverse ecosystems—and a great place to celebrate World Turtle Day. The observance focuses on protecting turtles and tortoises, and the habitats they call home. About those butterflies: They’re licking salt and other minerals off the yellow-spotted river turtle’s face. And now you know that’s a thing that some butterfly species do.", + "date": "2018-05-23", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Brooklyn Bridge under construction in 1883 New York", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© World History Archive/Alamy", + "description": "Imagine if you still had to take a boat to get from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Until the Brooklyn Bridge opened on this day in 1883, the only way to get across the East River was to board a watercraft. At the time of its construction, the Brooklyn Bridge was the world’s longest suspension bridge. It was originally called both the East River Bridge and the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, but the name ‘Brooklyn Bridge’ is the one that stuck.", + "date": "2018-05-24", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Vineyard near Pully, Vaud, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Gallery Stock", + "description": "We heard through the grapevine that it’s National Wine Day, a celebration of vino near and far. To celebrate, we’re featuring an image of the vineyards in Vaud, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva near the French border. France, Italy, and Spain are among the world’s top wine producers, but the United States has become a major winemaking country as well, thanks largely to California, which produces about 90 percent of American wine.", + "date": "2018-05-25", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Middle school students programmed the Sally Ride EarthKAM on the International Space Station to photograph this part of the Sahara Desert", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "This far-out image of the Sahara Desert was photographed from space via the Sally Ride EarthKAM, a camera aboard the International Space Station. The EarthKAM is programmed remotely by middle school students as part of an educational program established by Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space. Ride’s first trip to space was in 1983. On May 26, her birthday, we remember her legacy.", + "date": "2018-05-26", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© RICOWde/Getty Images", + "description": "Since it opened on this day in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge has become perhaps the defining symbol of San Francisco. It’s a city famous for reinvention, one that rebuilt itself after the devastating earthquake and fires of 1906, later becoming ground zero for hippie culture in the 1960s, before morphing again into the urban hub of Silicon Valley. San Francisco is often called one of the most beautiful cities in the United States, and with views like this, it’s easy to see why.", + "date": "2018-05-27", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The 3rd US Infantry Regiment honors America's fallen soldiers during the 'Flags In' ceremony for Memorial Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Kevin Lamarque/Reuters", + "description": "We’re here at Arlington National Cemetery with the ‘Old Guard,’ the 3rd United States Infantry Regiment and oldest active-duty regiment in the US Army. Each year before Memorial Day, as part of a ceremony known as ‘Flags In,’ members of the Old Guard place an American flag in front of each headstone at Arlington. Within four hours, more than 228,000 flags are placed at the headstones and thousands more at various memorials.", + "date": "2018-05-28", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "South Base Camp, Mount Everest, Nepal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© David Noyes/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Greetings from base camp at Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth. For most of us, pictures are as close as we’ll get to this iconic destination, which was first summited on this day in 1953. Mountaineers Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made the historic first ascent and achieved instant fame. The two spent 15 minutes on the summit, with Norgay leaving an offering of sweets.", + "date": "2018-05-29", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© JG Photography/Alamy", + "description": "The iconic Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC, is chock full of symbolism and details for eagle-eyed observers to discover. Dedicated on this day in 1922, the landmark has 36 columns, representing each of the states in the Union at the time of Lincoln’s death. The president’s pose was designed to represent both his strength and compassion (one fist is clenched, the other at rest), and even the building materials were sourced from locations significant to his life and legacy. Look closely at the inscription on the wall of the north chamber and you’ll even spot a typo in the text of Lincoln’s second inaugural address, where the sculptor carved ‘EUTURE’ instead of ’FUTURE.’ Oops! The inscription has since been corrected, but the original mistake remains discernable.", + "date": "2018-05-30", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grass in lakeside sedge meadow, Moose Lake, Minnesota", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Jim Brandenburg/Minden Pictures", + "description": "If you feel inclined to lounge on the lawn today, we encourage you to crack open a copy of ‘Leaves of Grass,’ the life’s work of American poet Walt Whitman, whose birthday is May 31. When ‘Leaves of Grass’ was first released in 1855 it was considered controversial for its imagery of sexuality among other wide-ranging topics. Expressed as a form of free verse without rhyme and with ever-changing meter and rhythm, Whitman’s style was highly personal, but also expansive, meant to reflect the limitless possibilities of Americans and the United States itself. He spent years revising and adding to the compilation of poems and today is regarded as one of the most important of American poets. He once said, 'Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.'", + "date": "2018-05-31", + "path": "US/images/2018-05-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-05-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Canoes in Apia Harbor at Apia, Samoa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Danita Delimont/Getty Images", + "description": "Come ashore in time to celebrate Samoa’s independence today! Ruled by New Zealand since 1914, Samoans eventually came to resent colonial authority, which many considered ineffectual and oppressive. A non-violent independence movement started gaining popular support beginning in the late 1920s. By Jan 1, 1962, Samoa became the first small-island independent nation in the South Pacific. These days, Samoans celebrate their freedom today, June 1. We hope those rowers in the canoes are back in time for the party.", + "date": "2018-06-01", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Runners on the South Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon, Arizona", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Jason J. Hatfield/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Next time somebody tells you ‘take a hike,’ you tell ‘em you did, and it was for a good cause. Today is National Trails Day, and we’re on the South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. The National Trails System in the US turns 50 this year. Want to pay your respects to a trail you love? Take a hike and do your best to leave it better than you found it—pack out any trash you may find or join a trail improvement project—the point is to get out there and give back some of the love you get from hiking trails.", + "date": "2018-06-02", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Liverpool, England, seen from the waters of the River Mersey", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Alan Novelli/Alamy", + "description": "We approach Liverpool, our Travel Sunday destination, by the River Mersey. And to hear natives of Liverpool tell it, the Mersey is the only river that matters. The Mersey helped build Liverpool into a powerful port city during the 19th century as industrialization really took hold. Today, you may know Liverpool by some of the famous musicians—Beatles, cough—that got their start in a city once called ‘the New York of Europe.’", + "date": "2018-06-03", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'PJ the Port Jackson Shark' light sculpture at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Wendell Teodoro/REX/Shutterstock", + "description": "It’s winter in Australia, and the residents of Sydney fend off the winter gloom with a citywide festival. The wild light shows of Vivid Sydney encourage people to explore the city and see it in a new light. (Sorry. That had to happen.) Our photo shows the interior of 'PJ the Port Jackson Shark,' a light sculpture at the Taronga Zoo. It allows visitors to walk into the mouth of the ‘shark.’", + "date": "2018-06-04", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hot air balloon over Auburn, Washington", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Taliesin Black-Brown and Ben Cowan/Nimia", + "description": "Really, there’s only one way to celebrate Hot Air Balloon Day properly. But if you can’t catch a ride in a basket under a giant balloon today, know that the idea dates back at least to 3rd-century China, where paper lanterns were used as military signals. Fast forward to 18th-century France, where two paper-making brothers, the Montgolfiers, launched unmanned hot air balloons. Then, to great fanfare, they tried sending up a sheep, duck, and chicken, and finally, Étienne Montgolfier took a ride. Designs have improved since then, resulting in the standard hot air balloon seen here.", + "date": "2018-06-05", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Customers arriving at the Fly-In Drive-in Theater in Wall Township, New Jersey", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Martha Holmes/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images", + "description": "Our photo today shows patrons driving through the box office at the Fly-In Drive-In Theater in Wall Township, New Jersey, in 1948. Drive-in movie theaters were a growing trend at the time, so the owners of this spot took advantage of the nearby airstrip and added room for 15 small planes to taxi in and watch the show alongside the autos.", + "date": "2018-06-06", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Humpback whale pod in Lynn Canal, in the Inside Passage of Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© John Hyde/plainpicture", + "description": "Humpback whales are found in virtually all the world’s oceans, though they don’t swim in the extra-cold waters of the Arctic. This pod is breaching the surface of Lynn Canal in the Alaska portion of the Inside Passage, where the whales return in summer for the feeding season after sensibly wintering in warmer tropical waters.", + "date": "2018-06-07", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Green sea turtle, Maui, Hawaii", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© David Fleetham/Visuals Unlimited, Inc.", + "description": "World Oceans Day takes us to the warm waters off Maui, home to this green sea turtle and many other species that rely on healthy oceans. The annual celebration, recognized by the UN, is an effort to raise awareness about ocean conservation with events around the world, including here in Hawaii. This year’s theme is preventing plastic pollution. Plastics pose a serious threat to marine animals, including sea turtles, which are known to ingest them and become seriously injured or killed. Here’s an easy way to help: Reduce, reuse, and recycle.", + "date": "2018-06-08", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Yarn bombing in the village of Gurnard, Isle of Wight, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Kuki Waterstone/Alamy", + "description": "Yarn bombing–also called guerilla knitting, yarnstorming, or kniffiti–brings a warm and fuzzy bent to modern street art. Artists use knitted materials to cover outdoor fixtures such as lamp posts, park benches, and manhole covers–often anonymously. This knitted ‘fungus’ is on a tree in Gurnard, a village on the Isle of Wight.", + "date": "2018-06-09", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Pena National Palace in Sintra, Portugal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Andre Vicente Goncalves/Alamy", + "description": "Perched atop a hill overlooking the city of Sintra, Pena Palace is one of Portugal’s most iconic national monuments, and would be a romantic setting to celebrate Portugal’s National Day today. The June 10 holiday commemorates the death of Luís de Camões, a literary icon in Portugal who is revered for his adventurous spirit. It’s said the one-eyed poet (he lost the other eye in a fight) saved his most famous work—titled 'Os Lusíadas'—from destruction during a shipwreck by holding the manuscript above water while he swam with one arm.", + "date": "2018-06-10", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Dick Sweeney/Gallery Stock", + "description": "At 132,974 square miles, the Great Barrier Reef is about half the size of Texas, a statistic that becomes even more amazing when you learn the reef was created by teeny, tiny marine invertebrates. Coral reefs are formed when colonies of coral polyps secrete hard exoskeletons made of calcium carbonate, slowly building an underwater home that supports marine life of all shapes and sizes. That’s a feat worth protecting.", + "date": "2018-06-11", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki, Finland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Nikolaus Gruenwald/Offset", + "description": "Greetings from Helsinki, the capital of the world’s happiest country. Edgy-looking sites like the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art—shown here—sure make the city look young for its 468 years. This year Helsinki has twice the reason to celebrate, as Finland received a #1 ranking in the 2018 World Happiness Report, a UN publication that ranks countries based on characteristics like income, health, freedom, and social support.", + "date": "2018-06-12", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Colored X-ray photo of dandelion flowers", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Arie van 't Riet/Science Photo Library", + "description": "This quote comes from the American poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox, and we think she’s on to something. Take the dandelion–which is pulled, tossed, and trampled by many a gardener. It’s packed with nutrients (the entire plant is edible) and serves as a good companion plant in the garden, where it attracts pollinators and adds minerals to the soil. And the dandelion can be beautiful, too, as in this colored x-ray photograph. That’s something to consider on National Weed Your Garden Day (yes, that’s today). So, as Wilcox writes in her poem ‘The Weed,’ ‘Go dig, and prune, and guide, and wait.’", + "date": "2018-06-13", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Flag plaza at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Gary Hershorn/Getty Images", + "description": "June 14 is Flag Day, which commemorates the official adoption of the American flag in 1777. Our nation’s first flag had 13 stars and 13 red and white stripes to represent the original 13 colonies that broke from British rule. The stars were arranged on a blue background to represent a ‘new constellation.’ In 1795, as Vermont and Kentucky joined the Union, two more stars and two stripes were added. It was this version that served as muse to poet Francis Scott Key, who penned the poem that would later serve as the lyrics for ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’ He wrote the words after watching the flag fly over the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. The flags in our image are rippling over Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.", + "date": "2018-06-14", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Seven-spot ladybug on a mushroom in Arnhem, Netherlands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Misja Smits/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Anybody with a camera can celebrate Nature Photography Day with us today. That element of inclusion is one of the main points of this observance. Chances are your mobile device has a camera, so you’re already equipped to participate. And even if you live in the deepest reaches of the urban jungle, somewhere near you is a place where you can get a dose of nature—a park, for example, or even the planter box on your fire escape. Go to that spot with your camera, and start snapping photos. They don’t have to be works of art. It can be an exercise in paying attention to the natural world, and maybe—just maybe—you’ll end up with something like this shot of a seven-spot ladybug, wings unleashed and about to take flight. Have fun!", + "date": "2018-06-15", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of surfer catching a wave, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Sergio Villalba/Aurora Photos", + "description": "For International Surfing Day we’re in Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands, to catch some waves. Look on the left side of our photo and you’ll see a surfer jockeying for the right spot on that wave. If you can’t get out and celebrate this day by riding a swell, perhaps it’s time for a surf movie or some surf music? There’s a whole culture around the sport that doesn’t even require your getting wet.", + "date": "2018-06-16", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ostrich with chicks in Western Cape, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Richard Du Toit/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Why ostriches on Father’s Day? Because male ostriches are more involved in the care and rearing of their young than many other wild animals. At night, the expectant ostrich dad sits on the eggs in the nest, his black plumage camouflaging him from predators. When the chicks hatch, papa ostrich teaches them how to forage for food and is their primary protector. Way to go, ostrich dad! We hope at least one of those baby ostriches remembers to call you today.", + "date": "2018-06-17", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fly fishing on the San Miguel River of Colorado", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Whit Richardson/Aurora Photos", + "description": "Are you celebrating Go Fishing Day with us? This fly fisher is in Colorado’s San Miguel River, which flows from the alpine hills of the Uncompahgre Plateau to the desert flats in the southwestern part of the state. The best part about Go Fishing Day? If you don’t bring home dinner, you get to make up a story about the size of the one that got away.", + "date": "2018-06-18", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company performs ‘Revelations’ in New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Rommel Demano/Getty Images", + "description": "To observe Juneteenth, the holiday that marks the end of slavery in the US, we’re with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The company’s dancers are performing Ailey’s seminal 1960 work ‘Revelations,’ which depicts, in 36 minutes of modern dance, the long arc of history for African Americans, from slavery to freedom and beyond. It’s still performed frequently by the company—this photo was taken in 2014. Join us in our Juneteenth celebration.", + "date": "2018-06-19", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Refugee migration from 2000-2016", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Map visualization: Records from UNHCR/EarthTime visualization by Carnegie Mellon CREATE Lab", + "description": "In marking World Refugee Day, which is observed on June 20th, the United Nations notes that on any given day thousands of families are fleeing from their homes to escape violence. The map we’re showing represents the movements of these refugees around the globe from 2000 to 2016. Each orange or red dot represents 17 refugees. The UN established World Refugee Day to increase awareness among all people that those fleeing war and oppression are not a burden, but a responsibility for all of us. It’s an occasion to demonstrate support for the millions forced to flee.", + "date": "2018-06-20", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Yoga practitioners at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Blaine Harrington III/Alamy", + "description": "You may not be able to join a massive yoga session at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, but you can celebrate both the summer solstice today, and Yoga Day, by trying a sun salutation or two on your own. Yoga not your thing? No problem. It’s still solstice, and in most of the Northern Hemisphere, that’s considered the first official day of summer, and that’s reason enough to celebrate. As for the yoga aficionados reading this, please step to the front of your mat...", + "date": "2018-06-21", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Take Your Dog to Work Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Getty Images", + "description": "If every dog has its day, today may just be yours. Even if you can’t bring your dog to the office today, it’s the perfect time to paws and reflect on the benefits they bring to our lives. Proponents of Take Your Dog to Work Day, now in its 20th year, say canine companions reduce stress in the workplace and make for cheerful employees. Sounds like a win-win—now can you fetch me a coffee and a beagle? (Sorry, we couldn’t resist.)", + "date": "2018-06-22", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Europa sails the Penola Strait, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Colin Monteath/Minden Pictures", + "description": "We feel chilly just looking at this image of the Europa sailing the Penola Strait, near the Antarctic Peninsula. This three-masted barque may resemble polar explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated ship Endurance, which was lost to the ice in an expedition to the South Pole in 1915. But the Europa is a modern, refitted lightship that now sails the world with paying passengers and makes annual trips to Antarctica.", + "date": "2018-06-23", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi with rainbow colors on Pride weekend, Minneapolis", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Riddhish Chakraborty/Getty Images", + "description": "June is Pride month, and cities across the nation are celebrating the LGBTQ community. Here in Minneapolis, the Interstate 35W Bridge is lit up with rainbow colors—a longtime symbol of gay pride. The rainbow flag first debuted 40 years ago, in 1978, after San Francisco city supervisor Harvey Milk suggested that designer Gilbert Baker create a flag for the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. Baker, who died last year, once said he was inspired by rainbows because they’re part of nature, and representative of everyone.", + "date": "2018-06-24", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ship tracks over the Pacific Ocean", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "June 25 is the Day of the Seafarer, a global event highlighting how much we rely on the maritime industry. Turns out, it’s a whole lot, as ships transport more than 80 percent of global trade. In honor of this occasion, we’re showing a NASA satellite view of ship tracks over the Pacific. And what are ship tracks, you ask? They’re clouds that form around particles in ship exhaust when it hits the damp ocean air. These clouds often stretch in narrow paths as in this image, reflecting ships’ courses. To the seafarers out there (1.5 million, according to the International Maritime Organization), we wish you smooth sailing and a good day at sea.", + "date": "2018-06-25", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Baobab trees reflected on the Avenue of the Baobabs in the Menabe region of Madagascar", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Gabrielle Therin-Weise/Getty Images", + "description": "Who needs fireworks when you have a starry view like this? June 26 is Independence Day in Madagascar, marking the date in 1960 when the island country off the coast of East Africa broke free from France’s rule. In honor of the occasion, we’re featuring the baobab tree, Madagascar’s national tree, known for its oversized trunk. Several species of the baobab are endemic to Madagascar–which isn’t surprising, as about 90 percent of the plants and animals here are found nowhere else on Earth.", + "date": "2018-06-26", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Concrete dinosaurs along Old Route 66 in Holbrook, Arizona", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Gary Warnimont/Alamy", + "description": "The lure of Route 66 isn’t extinct here in Holbrook, Arizona, where you can still spy giant concrete dinosaurs, kitschy truck stops, and teepee-shaped motel rooms that were constructed during the road’s heyday. Route 66 was established in the 1920s and within the next few decades, as millions of Americans acquired their first automobiles, it became a destination unto itself, even inspiring a hit song, ‘(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66,’ by Bobby Troup. In 1985 the highway was decommissioned--it had been replaced by the new Interstate Highway System. But for the adventurous road-tripper, there’s still plenty of the old highway to explore.", + "date": "2018-06-27", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Composite photo of the beach in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Rudi Sebastian/plainpicture", + "description": "This is a photo–not a painting–of a beach in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Sabbiadoro roughly translates as ‘golden sand’ in Italian). The town and commune is a popular summer getaway in northern Italy, on the Adriatic Sea coast. And no, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you—the optical illusion was intentional. It’s a composite image created by combining multiple exposures. We hope it takes you to a vacation state of mind, even if you can’t get to an actual beach this summer.", + "date": "2018-06-28", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Photographing the aurora borealis at Uttakleiv Beach, Norway", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© David Clapp/Getty Images", + "description": "We’re celebrating Camera Day by getting a glimpse of what goes into taking a good photo. In the case of today’s image, that means standing in the cold surf on a beach in Norway at night, while keeping the shutter on the camera open long enough to capture something as ephemeral as the northern lights. Ask any experienced nature photographer: as glamorous as all the travel might seem, much of the job requires patience.", + "date": "2018-06-29", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Meteor Crater, Arizona", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Michele Falzone/Alamy", + "description": "Today’s a special day for astronomy enthusiasts: It’s both Asteroid Day and Meteor Watch Day. To celebrate, we’re at the rim of a 560-foot-deep crater with a 3,900-foot diameter, creatively called 'Meteor Crater.' (Scientists call it Barringer Crater, for the name of the man who first theorized it was a meteorite-impact crater.) Some 50,000 years ago, parts of an asteroid fell to Earth here, in a location just east of Flagstaff, Arizona. And today, we can see just how devastating the collision must have been to leave a basin so large.", + "date": "2018-06-30", + "path": "US/images/2018-06-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-06-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Seattle Great Wheel in Seattle", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Pete Saloutos/Image Source/Offset", + "description": "Welcome to Seattle, Special Olympians! After today’s opening ceremonies, thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete in a variety of team and individual sports, including gymnastics, powerlifting, and even bocce ball. The games highlight the spirit of competition and ‘inclusion for all’ that lie at the heart of the Special Olympics mission. While you’re here, take a spin in the Great Wheel on Seattle’s waterfront to get a one-of-a-kind view of the Emerald City.", + "date": "2018-07-01", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Eta Aquarids meteor shower over Devils Tower in Wyoming", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Jason Hatfield/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "There are two World UFO Day observances, one on June 24 and the other today, and you’re free to celebrate both. Though today’s observance takes inspiration from the famous Roswell UFO incident of 1947 in New Mexico, our photo was snapped in northeastern Wyoming, at the striking natural geographical feature known as Devils Tower.", + "date": "2018-07-02", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The monument to the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Tetra Images/Getty Images", + "description": "There are multiple monuments to the people who fought and died at the Battle of Gettysburg. Our photo shows the statue erected to honor the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry, a volunteer regiment that joined up with the Army of the Potomac, which was led by Union General George Meade. And 155 years ago today, the Confederate forces began to retreat to Virginia after three days of vicious combat. With total casualties on both sides of roughly 50,000 lives, the Battle of Gettysburg remains the most costly conflict in US history in terms of lives lost.", + "date": "2018-07-03", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fourth of July fireworks in Morton, Minnesota", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Joel Sartore/National Geographic/Offset", + "description": "The citizens of Morton, Minnesota, are probably doing a repeat performance of this pyrotechnic display today as they join the rest of the US in a celebration of Independence Day. If you want to blow the minds of your family and friends at the barbecue, steer the conversation toward fireworks and casually drop this truth bomb: Gunpowder, the fuel that makes the fireworks explode, was invented in ancient China by Taoist alchemists who hoped to create an immortality elixir. That’s some dramatic irony, at least in hindsight. Be safe!", + "date": "2018-07-04", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pygmy three-toed sloth swimming near Isla Escudo de Veraguas, Panama", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This pygmy three-toed sloth isn’t swimming for safety or fun. It’s most likely swimming to see if that sloth it spotted across the surf is available for a long-term relationship. Swimming—a rare sight—is the fastest way to get to a potential mate. These slow-moving vegetarians spend most of their days in the forest canopy of Isla Escudo de Veraguas, a small island off the coast of Panama. It’s the only place the rare creatures are found.", + "date": "2018-07-05", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Giant panda cubs in the Wolong National Nature Reserve, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Mitsuaki Iwago/Minden Pictures", + "description": "On International Kissing Day, take some inspiration from these two adorable panda cubs, nuzzling in a tree in their native country, China. This unofficial holiday is all about smooching your loved ones. When you’re done with that, consider how else you might spread some love—perhaps to our panda friends. It’s estimated that fewer than 2,000 giant pandas remain in the wild. Organizations like the World Wildlife Fund are working to protect their habitat, and your support can make a difference.", + "date": "2018-07-06", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cyclists ride along a tree-lined road during the Tour de France in 2016", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Michael Steele/Getty Images Sport", + "description": "All eyes are on France today as 22 teams begin the 105th Tour de France, the prestigious cycling race that takes competitors more than 2,000 miles through the countryside. Our image show the peloton (the main pack of riders) racing down a tree-lined road from Montélimar to the Parc des Oiseaux in Villars-les-Dombes during Stage 14 of the Tour de France in 2016. If you’re new to the competition, here’s what you need to know: The race includes 21 stages that span 22 days. Competitors will climb at grades of up to 11 percent through the Alps and Pyrenees, and pedal over miles of cobblestone and dirt roads, country lanes and highways, at last coming to a finish at the Champs-Élysées in Paris. When you see the peloton, keep an eye out for the yellow jersey–at each stage it’s worn by the cyclist with the overall leading time and is ultimately awarded to the winner. Bonne chance, riders!", + "date": "2018-07-07", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Flamenco dance performance, Andalusia, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Michelle Chaplow/Alamy", + "description": "Flamenco is just one highlight of Spanish culture showcased in the Granada International Festival of Music and Dance, which wraps up today. The festival takes place at venues throughout the city, including at the Alhambra, a fortified palace and high-profile tourist destination that’s steeped in history–just like flamenco. Here in the region of Andalusia, flamenco is more than just a dance. It’s a cultural expression that dates back centuries, to the Roma migration to Spain. Traditionally, the art focused on the cante–or singing–and was performed outside. The introduction of flamenco cafes in the 19th century saw the art form evolve to showcase baile (dance) and toque (guitar music).", + "date": "2018-07-08", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gaucho festival in San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Eliseo Miciu", + "description": "Gauchos are a national symbol here in Argentina, which celebrates its independence today, 202 years after it broke free from Spanish rule. These gauchos are showcasing their skills in the town of San Antonio de Areco, home to an annual gaucho festival that draws people from all over. The gauchos gather to share traditional food, folklore, and competition. Since the 18th century, gauchos have been known as skilled, brave horsemen and their exploits are celebrated in South American literature and popular culture.", + "date": "2018-07-09", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Wyoming Statehood Day, this is Fremont Peak in the Bridger Wilderness of Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Don Paulson/Danita Delimont", + "description": "On this day in 1890 Wyoming became the 44th state in the US, which is good news for wilderness fanatics. Wyoming is home to iconic outdoor spaces such as the Tetons, Devils Tower, the Black Hills, and Yellowstone. Shown here is Bridger Wilderness, part of Bridger-Teton National Forest, named for the famous frontiersman Jim Bridger. Bridger was a trapper, explorer, and wilderness guide who is often called the ‘Daniel Boone’ of the Rockies. He’s credited with discovering Wyoming’s Bridger Pass as well as being the first European American to see the Great Salt Lake. And it’s not just the state’s spectacular landscape that sets it apart—Wyoming Territory granted women the right to vote in 1869, earlier than anywhere else in the country. And in 1924, the people of Wyoming elected the nation’s first female governor. Here’s to you, Equality State!", + "date": "2018-07-10", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster through a pedestrian tunnel, London, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Stefan Kunert/Westend61/Offset", + "description": "‘Big Ben’ is the name commonly used to describe the tower, the clock, and the bell of this London landmark. But technically, Big Ben refers only to the tower’s Great Bell, which Londoners first heard chime on this day in 1859. Ordinarily, four quarter bells chime at 15, 30, and 45 minutes past the hour and again just before Big Ben tolls on the hour. However, Big Ben is silent for today’s anniversary. It stopped tolling in 2017 to undergo significant renovations that are expected to last through 2021. Eager tourists can still visit the tower, which was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee.", + "date": "2018-07-11", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blooming field of lavender at Sénanque Abbey, Gordes, Vaucluse, Provence Alpes Cote dAzur, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Carlos Sanchez Pereyra/plainpicture", + "description": "Lavender season is in full swing in Provence, and tourists are flocking to destinations like Sénanque Abbey to see the sweet-smelling spectacle of fields painted purple. The monks here at Sénanque cultivate lavender for their livelihood and these days the herb is in demand mostly for its essential oil, which lends a soothing scent to cosmetics, cleaning products, and even food. Lavender ice cream, lemonade, and cakes are popping up on menus around the globe.", + "date": "2018-07-12", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An Atlantic puffin inspects a nesting burrow on Skomer Island, Wales", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Danny Green/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Atlantic puffins spend most of their lives at sea—either flying over the surf as they migrate and search for fishing spots, or diving into the water to gobble up fish. But in spring and summer they come ashore to nest, meet up with their mates, and with any luck, raise a chick or two. Puffins can dig their own burrows, as they prefer to build nests underground atop seaside cliffs. But if there are rabbit warrens around, the puffins have no problem moving into empty burrows. They’re not even above kicking a rabbit out to take over.", + "date": "2018-07-13", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "In recognition of Shark Awareness Day, a blue shark near Cork, Ireland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Cultura/REX/Shutterstock", + "description": "Our Shark Awareness Day celebrity is a blue shark swimming in the cold waters off Cork, Ireland. The inspiration for its name comes from the blue shark’s back color, not its mood. It’s currently listed as ‘near threatened’—a status all too common for sharks today. Why celebrate an apex predator that most humans associate with horror movies? Because without sharks acting as population control on other marine life, the world’s oceans would be a very different place. Blue sharks eat a lot of squid and fish, and like land predators, help to keep their prey from overpopulation. Mother Nature keeps us in a delicate balance, so it’s important that we don’t accidentally remove a vital member of that system… even if that creature seems scary to most of us.", + "date": "2018-07-14", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fish-eye view of Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, during a 2018 World Cup match", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Simon Hofmann - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images", + "description": "This photo captures an unusual view of Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, where soccer's most prestigious event, the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final, takes place today. If you're still feeling fuzzy on World Cup details, here’s a quick primer: Today's event is the culmination of 64 matches that began June 14, with 32 men's national teams battling for the sport's top honors. Previous World Cup champs France face off against Croatia in today’s game. Croatia’s team is the 'Cinderella' of the match, as they’ve come through with some unexpected victories. Congrats to both teams for making it this far!", + "date": "2018-07-15", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "At the Wilshire Boulevard entrance to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Victor Decolongon/Getty Images", + "description": "If you visit the Lost Angeles County Museum of Art, you’ll be able to walk through this art installation made from 202 street lights arranged in a tight grid. Over the course of about 20 years, artist Chris Burden collected 1920s- and ‘30s-era street lights, which he meticulously restored, painted, and installed in 2008 as ‘Urban Light’ at LACMA’s entrance. This year, for its 10-year anniversary, the 309 incandescent light bulbs of the sculpture were replaced with more efficient LED bulbs designed to emulate the soft light of the original bulbs and to reduce harmful emissions.", + "date": "2018-07-16", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stink bug eggs on a leaf in Madagascar", + "caption": "Nothing says ‘smile!’ like a bunch of eggs laid by a member of the Pentatomidae family of insects", + "subtitle": "", + "copyright": "© Paul Bertner/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Not all stink bug eggs look like they have faces, but this incident of ‘life imitates emoji’ was too good to pass up. That’s right, it’s World Emoji Day. Those tiny, cartoonish pictures that often stand in for words and phrases in social media posts and text messages have become a system of communication all their own. But why on July 17? Early on in the (very recent) history of emoji, the calendar emoji displayed July 17. So, when time came for emoji to get their own day of recognition, this date stood out above all others.", + "date": "2018-07-17", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Nelson Mandela monument by artist Marco Cianfanelli near Howick, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Andy Trevaskis/Alamy Stock Photo", + "description": "Today we’re in Howick, a town near the east coast of South Africa, where this monument honors the anti-apartheid activist and South African president Nelson Mandela, who would have turned 100 today. Like Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the US, Mandela Day—celebrated on Mandela’s birthday—is intended not as a holiday exactly but as a day to answer the ‘global call to action’ by finding ways to engage in service to your local community. The best part about Mandela Day? You don’t need to be from South Africa to observe the event.", + "date": "2018-07-18", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Costumed attendees at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Sandy Huffaker/Reuters", + "description": "The first San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) was a single-day event for comic book fans on March 21, 1970. After that successful trial run, the organizers staged a three-day event featuring celebrity appearances later that year. Comic-Con grew quickly from a modest gathering of dedicated fans to the massive multimedia spectacle of SDCC that begins today. Each year, more than 100,000 Comic-Con attendees dress as their favorite characters from the books, television shows, and movies that they love.", + "date": "2018-07-19", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Composite of photographs from the Apollo 15 moon mission, 1971", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "Today is National Moon Day, commemorating the day in 1969 that Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. Eleven other astronauts have gone on to follow in his bootsteps, including Commander David Scott and Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin, who took these historic photos during the Apollo 15 moon mission in 1971. We’ve stitched together their images to create this composite panorama of the landing site, where they spent three days conducting research. (If only they had selfie sticks back then.) Look for the ‘play’ button on our homepage to hear actual transmissions between the crew and the Mission Control Center in Houston.", + "date": "2018-07-20", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "And you thought moths were boring", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Comet moth in Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar", + "copyright": "© Robin Hoskyns/Minden Pictures", + "description": "National Moth Week shines the porch light on an unlikely hero. Unlike their showier cousins, butterflies, moths get a bad rap from time to time, and that’s fair, as caterpillars of some moth species are agricultural pests. But before you break out the mothballs, take a gander at winged wonders like the comet moth, shown here. Scientists estimate that there are some 160,000 species of moths worldwide, many just as stunning as our comet moth, and tracking their health often helps us gauge the health of entire ecosystems.", + "date": "2018-07-21", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Comet moth in Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Robin Hoskyns/Minden Pictures", + "description": "National Moth Week shines the porch light on an unlikely hero. Unlike their showier cousins, butterflies, moths get a bad rap from time to time, and that’s fair, as caterpillars of some moth species are agricultural pests. But before you break out the mothballs, take a gander at winged wonders like the comet moth, shown here. Scientists estimate that there are some 160,000 species of moths worldwide, many just as stunning as our comet moth, and tracking their health often helps us gauge the health of entire ecosystems.", + "date": "2018-07-22", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Candles floating in the Ganges River, Varanasi, India", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Mint Images/Aurora Photos", + "description": "These floating candles are part of the Ganga Aarti ceremony, a nightly Hindu ritual here in Varanasi, which is a holy city for followers of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, all of which are ancient religions of India. Tourists join congregants who gather at the river’s edge as practitioners make offerings of light to the goddess Ganga, the river’s namesake. In addition to Varanasi’s religious significance, this diverse city in North India also draws tourists for its ornate temples, silks, and archaeological sites.", + "date": "2018-07-23", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "‘Forest of Resonating Lamps’ at the Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Behrouz Mehri/Getty Images", + "description": "You’re looking at ‘Forest of Resonating Lamps,’ an art exhibit in the newly opened Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo’s Odaiba area, a manmade island in Tokyo Bay. The futuristic facility is making headlines this summer for its unique format. The venue features exclusively digital art–some 50 exhibits that are displayed throughout the 10,000-square-foot space to create an immersive, borderless experience. More than 500 computers and 470 projectors are used to create an ethereal effect. In 'Forest of Resonating Lamps,' hundreds of lamps dangle from the ceiling and light up in response to movement in the room.", + "date": "2018-07-24", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Splashes of color for Watercolor Month", + "caption": "'Rocky Shore, Bermuda,' watercolor by Winslow Homer, 1900", + "subtitle": "From the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston", + "copyright": "© Alamy", + "description": "World Water Color Month is the perfect excuse to get creative. Sure, you might not be able to paint something as iconic as Winslow Homer’s ‘Rocky Beach,’ shown here, but all you need is a set of watercolor paints from the drugstore to whip up a unique painting of your own. Art, after all, can be a cathartic form of expression. As Bob Ross once said: ‘In painting, you have unlimited power. You have the ability to move mountains. You can bend rivers. But when I get home, the only thing I have power over is the garbage.’", + "date": "2018-07-25", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "American flamingo chicks at the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Claudio Contreras/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Are these chicks cousins? Perhaps. Caribbean (aka American) flamingos, like all flamingo species, lay just one egg per year, so chicks of the same size are more likely cousins than siblings. These chicks and their hovering parents are in the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve in the Yucatan Peninsula, a critical nesting colony for Caribbean flamingos. They’re highly social birds that live in colonies of thousands, so they have plenty of opportunities to celebrate Cousins Day today. Here’s to you, cuz!", + "date": "2018-07-26", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Composite image of a lunar eclipse", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Composite image of the January 31, 2018 lunar eclipse seen from Tokyo, Japan", + "copyright": "© Kazuhiro Nogi/Getty Images", + "description": "Tonight, a total lunar eclipse will be visible around many parts of the globe, but not in North America. (We’re disappointed too, but we can get through this together.) For an eclipse to qualify as ‘total’ the moon must pass through the middle of the Earth’s shadow, casting a reddish pall over the entire visible surface of the moon. Since we in the US will miss tonight’s eclipse, we’re sharing this composite photo that shows the total lunar eclipse that occurred on January 31, 2018.", + "date": "2018-07-27", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Rocky Shore, Bermuda,' watercolor by Winslow Homer, 1900. From the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Alamy", + "description": "World Water Color Month is the perfect excuse to get creative. Sure, you might not be able to paint something as iconic as Winslow Homer’s ‘Rocky Beach,’ shown here, but all you need is a set of watercolor paints from the drugstore to whip up a unique painting of your own. Art, after all, can be a cathartic form of expression. As Bob Ross once said: ‘In painting, you have unlimited power. You have the ability to move mountains. You can bend rivers. But when I get home, the only thing I have power over is the garbage.’", + "date": "2018-07-28", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park, India", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A Bengal tiger called ‘Krishna' or ‘T19’ in Ranthambore National Park, India", + "copyright": "© Andy Rouse/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Tigers once roamed a broad territory across Asia, eastern Russia, and various islands of the Indian Ocean. Over the past century, hunting and habitat loss have reduced their range by more than 90 percent and have severely diminished the massive cats’ populations. Hundreds of thousands of tigers roamed in the wild 100 years ago, but a 2016 count estimated fewer than 4,000 wild tigers remained.", + "date": "2018-07-29", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Middle Falls at Letchworth State Park, New York, for Statehood Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Posnov/Moment/Getty Images", + "description": "New York State isn’t all skyscrapers and teeming crowds. The Empire State is home to a diverse geography, including some wild places that were around back on July 26, 1788, when New York officially joined the Union. In honor of New York’s statehood day, we’re at Letchworth State Park, a wilderness near Rochester that follows the Genesee River some 17 miles through a deep gorge that’s known as the 'Grand Canyon of the East.'", + "date": "2018-07-30", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Composite image of the Jan 31, 2018 lunar eclipse", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Kazuhiro Nogi/Getty Images", + "description": "Tonight, a total lunar eclipse will be visible around many parts of the globe, but not in North America. (We’re disappointed too, but we can get through this together.) For an eclipse to qualify as ‘total’ the moon must pass through the middle of the Earth’s shadow, casting a reddish pall over the entire visible surface of the moon. Since we in the US will miss tonight’s eclipse, we’re sharing this composite photo that shows the total lunar eclipse that occurred on January 31, 2018.", + "date": "2018-07-31", + "path": "US/images/2018-07-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-07-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge near Randa, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Menno Boermans/Aurora Photos", + "description": "It's Swiss National Day, and the citizens of Switzerland are taking the day off. They’re celebrating the 1291 confederation of regional cantons that led to the formation of their country. The nation first celebrated this milestone 600 years later, in 1891, but the day wasn’t declared an official holiday until 1994. Perhaps the Swiss are able to summon that level of patience as they cross the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge in the Alps near the village of Randa. At 1,621 feet, the bridge is currently ranked the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge. It’s also pretty high–at one point along the span, brave crossers are 279 feet above the ground. Just keep moving forward and maybe yodel a bit to distract yourself…", + "date": "2018-08-01", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A float from the Aomori Nebuta Festival parade in Aomori, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Akkharat Jarusilawong/Shutterstock", + "description": "From now until Aug 7, the northern Japanese city of Aomori is celebrating Aomori Nebuta, a festival (‘matsuri’) that features bright, colorful floats like the one seen in our photo. The history of how the festival began depends on who you ask and what you read. But the way to celebrate is to join or watch the parade that is the centerpiece of the observance. The floats depict mythic warriors and creatures, and they move through Aomori accompanied by musicians, often playing flutes and pounding on loud taiko drums. The goal? To ‘awaken sleepy souls.’", + "date": "2018-08-02", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bikers cruise South Dakota's Badlands. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally opens Aug 3.", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© David Zimmerman/Masterfile", + "description": "South Dakota’s scenic highways roar to life this week as hundreds of thousands of bikers from around the world arrive for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The small town of Sturgis, population roughly 7,000, swells to a gathering of half a million for this event, which includes 10 days of races, concerts, and revelry. The Sturgis rally was founded in 1938 by the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club and Sturgis resident Clarence ‘Pappy’ Hoel–a legend in these parts. What started as a modest gathering of just nine riders is now one of the largest rallies in the world.", + "date": "2018-08-03", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fireworks above Edinburgh Castle during the city's festival season", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Kevin Carr/Getty Images", + "description": "It's festival season in Edinburgh, and Scotland’s capital is bursting with creativity. Through Aug 27, the city is hosting a staggering number of music, theater, opera, dance, and other types of performances as part of the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe–the world’s largest arts festival. The Edinburgh International Festival features world-class performers invited from around the world, while the Festival Fringe is open to everyone and artists are welcome to perform just about anything they dream up.", + "date": "2018-08-04", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'LOVE' sculpture by Robert Indiana in Philadelphia's Love Park", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Franz Marc Frei/Getty Images", + "description": "What better place to celebrate Friendship Day than in the heart of Philadelphia–specifically, Love Park (aka John F. Kennedy Plaza), home of Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculpture. If you’re thinking to yourself that you’ve seen this sculpture before–but in New York or maybe Chicago?--you’re not wrong. It’s a popular piece that’s been reproduced dozens of times, even in different languages. In fact, you’ll find an AMOR sculpture not far from here, just outside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.", + "date": "2018-08-05", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of Port Antonio in honor of Jamaica Independence Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Masterfile", + "description": "It’s a big day in Jamaica today, as the island country commemorates the anniversary of its independence in 1962. Here in picturesque Port Antonio, they’re likely enjoying the Caribbean beaches and tropical rainforest climate that the island is famous for. You can get into the spirit of the holiday, no matter where you are. Try a recipe for Jamaican jerk chicken, play some music from the island, and pour a glass of Jamaican rum or coconut water. With views like this, every day must feel like a holiday in Jamaica.", + "date": "2018-08-06", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde, Maine", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Guiding ships to safety", + "copyright": "© S. Greg Panosian/Getty Images", + "description": "National Lighthouse Day brings us to Port Clyde, Maine, where Marshall Point Lighthouse keeps watch over the Atlantic. Lighthouses have long played an important role in seafaring, and for many, they symbolize a simpler, more romantic way of life. Many lighthouses offer tours and some even let guests stay overnight, so they can get a feel for the life of lighthouse keepers who once tended the lights in the days of oil lamps.", + "date": "2018-08-07", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A Scottish wildcat in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In celebration of cats", + "copyright": "© Pete Cairns/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Not that anyone needs an excuse to feature a cat on the internet–but today is both World Cat Day and Scottish Wildcat Day, and that calls for a picture of this rare breed. The Scottish wildcat may resemble an ordinary tabby, but it’s twice the size and said to be virtually untamable. Unfortunately, that means we probably can’t snuggle with one anytime soon. But you can still get your feline fix by browsing cat videos on the web. In fact, we’ll be right back…", + "date": "2018-08-08", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Clouds around Huayna Picchu in Peru", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Ruins of Inca temples and terraces on Huayna Picchu, Peru", + "copyright": "© Enrique Castro-Mendivil/Reuters", + "description": "Today is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, an observance created by the United Nations to draw attention to the distinct cultures of indigenous peoples and to support measures that protect their rights. This year’s theme is indigenous peoples’ migration and movement, highlighting questions of indigenous identity and rights, particularly as people migrate within and between countries.", + "date": "2018-08-09", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Behind the scenes at the Smithsonian, which was founded Aug 10, 1846", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Assembling the Smithsonian", + "copyright": "© Mark Kauffman/Getty Images", + "description": "Today’s photo–taken in 1953–depicts the dedication required to keep the Smithsonian Institution going and growing. This national treasure is made up of 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoo, as well as several research facilities. Admission to all Smithsonian museums in Washington is free, so that anyone can visit to learn about the US, and the world beyond it. It was this day in 1846 that President James K. Polk signed the legislation establishing the Smithsonian. Getting there took some doing, as Englishman James Smithson had donated the funds for an educational institution to the US in his will 20 years earlier. After the deaths of Smithson and his last surviving relative, Congress inherited 104,960 gold sovereigns as start-up money for the museum that would later bear Smithson’s name.", + "date": "2018-08-10", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Following the Yoshida Trail on Mount Fuji, Japan, for Mountain Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Lace up your hiking boots for Mountain Day", + "copyright": "© Max_Xie/Getty Images", + "description": "Here in Japan, Mountain Day began just two years ago as a way to encourage residents to get out and explore Japan’s beautiful mountains. Mount Fuji’s Yoshida Trail, seen in this photo, is open only a short time every year, so it might be busy today. If Fuji, or any mountain, is beyond your reach, consider the seasonally appropriate ‘forest bath’ as an alternative. In Japan, a forest bath is a form of nature therapy, with no undressing, soap, or water required. Simply go to a wooded area and relax, soaking in the clean air and natural sounds as you calm your thoughts. (Is it working yet?)", + "date": "2018-08-11", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "At Kruger National Park, South Africa, for World Elephant Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Join the parade for World Elephant Day", + "copyright": "© Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today is World Elephant Day, an observance created to raise awareness of the plight of elephants around the world and prompt action on their behalf. Poaching and habitat loss have affected elephant populations, but places such as Kruger National Park in South Africa have deployed a suite of solutions to counter their decline. With technology, stronger laws, and training, Kruger National Park’s rangers and park staff work hard to defend elephants from poachers every day. Like Kruger Park, we all have a part to play in protecting elephants. Let’s keep up the good work.", + "date": "2018-08-12", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Perseids over Sinemorets, Bulgaria. The meteor shower is visible until Aug 24.", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Look to the north sky tonight for the Perseids", + "copyright": "© jk78/Getty Images", + "description": "We can’t all gather on the southern Black Sea coast of Bulgaria to watch the Perseids meteor shower tonight, but perhaps this amazing photo from that location will inspire you to head outside for a look at your own skies. Every August, Earth passes through the trail of debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle. When Swift-Tuttle’s ‘dirty snowballs’ of dust, ice, rock, and other material hit Earth’s atmosphere, they burn up as the ‘shooting stars’ of the Perseids. If you can, get away from city lights any time between now and Aug 24, find a safe spot outside, and let your eyes adjust to the dark for about 30 minutes. Look to the northern portion of the sky, or find the Perseus constellation, and you’ll start seeing streaks of light tumbling through the sky.", + "date": "2018-08-13", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Close-up view of an endangered Grévy's zebra", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Combating extinction with citizen science", + "copyright": "© Edwin Giesbers/Getty Images", + "description": "Just as every human has a unique set of fingerprints, each zebra has a subtly different pattern of stripes–and that trait is proving valuable in a new conservation effort. A nonprofit conservation project called Wildbook utilizes crowd-sourced photos to identify and track individual animals that belong to threatened species. But it doesn’t just identify zebras. The effort extends to whale sharks, manta rays, giraffes, and more. This new technology provides a noninvasive way to study the species over time. We’re fans of the project, especially since it helps friends like our Grévy's zebra, which is endangered.", + "date": "2018-08-14", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eurasian otter chillaxin' in Shetland, Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Best. Holiday. Ever.", + "copyright": "© Scotland: The Big Picture/Minden Picture", + "description": "On this most wonderful day—National Relaxation Day—we journey to a rocky, kelp-covered shore in the Shetland Islands of Scotland, where a snoozing Eurasian otter gives an inspiring demonstration of how to properly observe this holiday. Relaxation Day seems to have originated from National Slacker Day, which Britons are celebrating today. There, celebrants are encouraged to ignore the phone and other devices, and simply take it easy. The idea caught on here in the US and, really, who are we to say ‘no’ to a chance to kick back, maybe catch a nap, and just take it easy for one day. Join us, won’t you?", + "date": "2018-08-15", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "On Roller Coaster Day, we're at Skyline Park in Bavaria, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Keep your hands inside the ride at all times…", + "copyright": "© Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/Getty Images", + "description": "This roller coaster at Skyline Park in Bad Wörishofen, Germany, like all other modern coasters, can trace its lineage back to the engineering work of Russian refugees living in 17th-century Portugal. To recreate the fun of sledding down snow-covered hills, the Russians built ice-bearing wooden platforms and ramps similar to very large playground slides. As the concept of the ‘Russian Mountain’ ride caught on across Europe, mechanical parts came into play, including sled-like vehicles to ride in, and rails to keep the carts on track. Over the centuries, these coaster-like rides grew to resemble the extreme, gravity-challenging thrill rides we see at modern theme parks. Where is your favorite roller coaster?", + "date": "2018-08-16", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Every Aug 17, the village of Porto Venere, Italy, celebrates the festival of its patron saint", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Illuminations on the Gulf of Poets", + "copyright": "© Peter Sampson/Alamy", + "description": "Each year on Aug 17, the northern Italian fishing village of Porto Venere is illuminated with more than 2,000 torches for the festival of the White Madonna, a tribute to the town’s patron saint. The lights extend onto this rocky spur, which juts into the Gulf of La Spezia, also known as the Gulf of Poets. With views like this, we can easily see how it inspired poets and artists throughout history–including Lord Byron, who is said to have swum across this body of water to visit fellow poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.", + "date": "2018-08-17", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Beehive boxes in the Pembina Valley Region, Manitoba, Canada, for Honey Bee Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Is that a buzzing sound?", + "copyright": "© Ken Gillespie Photography/Alamy", + "description": "Why are dozens of colorful boxes stacked in this field? To provide homes inside their walls for millions of honey bees, those hardworking pollinators, producers of honey, and tormenters of Winnie-the-Pooh. Wild honey bee colonies build their nests in trees and caves, but manmade boxes also do the trick, and humans have been building their own beehives since antiquity. The modern beehive boxes shown here contain frames to hold honeycombs that bees produce to store their honey, pollen, and young. When the bees have produced plenty of honey, the beekeeper can simply remove the frames to extract some of it, leaving the rest to nourish the hive.", + "date": "2018-08-18", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Aviation Day, a new perspective on San Francisco International Airport", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Oh, the places you’ll go", + "copyright": "© Michael H/Getty Images", + "description": "Here on the runway at San Francisco International Airport, the travel possibilities are practically endless, thanks in part to early innovators in aviation, whom we honor today for National Aviation Day (three cheers for the Wright brothers!). Even if you don’t leave the runway, this airport is a destination unto itself. It’s home to its own museum, with a permanent collection on aviation history as well as rotating art, history, and video exhibits. If that’s not your thing, find your inner peace in the airport yoga room, or keep an eye out for the ‘wag brigade,’ a team of airport dogs on hand to boost the moods of travelers.", + "date": "2018-08-19", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Young trees grow amid trees burned in the 1988 fire in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Looking back at Yellowstone, 30 years after the fires", + "copyright": "© Austin Cronnelly/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Nature’s resiliency is on full display here at Yellowstone National Park, where new growth has emerged among the trees charred by the massive 1988 wildfires. More than 1 million acres in the greater Yellowstone area were affected by the blazes that summer, scarring 36 percent of the park. Today marks the 30-year anniversary of Black Saturday, a day when the park saw some of the worst damage, with smoke and ash blackening the skies. But when cool, moist weather brought an end to the devastating fires in late autumn, the ecosystem immediately began to recover. Fire has long been part of the complex ecosystem at Yellowstone and many species have even adapted to rely on fire to open up the canopy, spread seeds, and diversify the habitat.", + "date": "2018-08-20", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Santa Monica Pier in California, taken by Bing photo contest winner Chris Fabregas", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Ingenuity in action on the Santa Monica Pier", + "copyright": "© Chris Fabregas", + "description": "The story of the Ferris wheel, first invented for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, is a prime example of human ingenuity in urban environments, which happened to be the theme of our most recent photo contest. Congrats to contest winner Chris Fabregas, who captured this shot of human ingenuity in action on the Santa Monica Pier in California. The operators of Pacific Park debuted its Ferris wheel here in 1996 and then adapted it two years later to make it the world’s first solar-powered Ferris wheel, using clean energy for the ride that propelled about 800 passengers an hour. In 2014 it was replaced with a newer solar-powered version that sports 174,000 LED lights, providing for glittering nighttime scenes just like this.", + "date": "2018-08-21", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Maned wolf in Piauí State, Brazil", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Summer’s in home stretch", + "copyright": "© Sean Crane/Minden Pictures", + "description": "When people talk about the ‘dog days of summer,’ they’re referring to the sultry, hot days of the season that sometimes seem to stretch on forever–just like those long legs on the star of today’s homepage. This is a maned wolf, also known as a ‘fox on stilts,’ and it’s the largest species of canid in South America. As a canid, it belongs to the same family as the domestic dog, wolf, and coyote, and we think it makes a fun spokescritter for summer’s ‘dog days.’", + "date": "2018-08-22", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stand-up paddleboarders riding the bore tide in Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Riding the bore tide at Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska", + "copyright": "© Scott Dickerson/Tandem Motion + Stills", + "description": "When the moon tugs at the tides here in Cook Inlet, Alaska, a gravitational event known as a bore tide occurs, pushing waves up against the current and creating a watery playground for stand-up paddleboarders. The bore tide here in Turnagain Arm, near Anchorage, is one of the biggest in the world, sometimes creating waves 10 feet tall. The biggest waves occur after an extremely low tide, as that’s when the largest amount of seawater comes rushing back into the narrow bay. Surf’s up, Alaskans!", + "date": "2018-08-23", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Gateway Arch in St. Louis became a national park on Feb 22, 2018", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A new park with a new mission", + "copyright": "© STLJB/Shutterstock", + "description": "St. Louis’ Gateway Arch has been open to visitors since 1967 and became part of a national park on Feb 22, 2018. With that new status come new reflections on what the arch represents. Originally it symbolized a ‘gateway to the West’—marking the starting point of the Lewis and Clark expedition and celebrating the westward expansion of the US. But history has many stories to tell and the Gateway Arch, with its new national park status, includes many more perspectives on our nation’s westward growth. The arch and surrounding grounds are now literally more accessible as well, with redesigned grounds that have better integrated the park into the city’s landscape.", + "date": "2018-08-24", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "On the John Muir Trail near Mammoth Lakes, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy trails for the 21st century", + "copyright": "© Brad Goldpaint/Getty Images", + "description": "We celebrate National Park Service Founders Day today with this photo from the John Muir Trail near Mammoth Lakes in California. The 210-mile trail is so long, to hike it all would take you through three national parks: Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia. At 102 years old, the National Park Service continues to do the day-to-day work of preserving our parks ‘for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.’", + "date": "2018-08-25", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old Barataria Trail, part of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "From pirate port to nature preserve", + "copyright": "© Karine Aigner/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Barataria Preserve is one of six distinct locations that make up Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Louisiana. The wetlands and bay at Barataria are tied closely to the history of this portion of the Mississippi River Delta. In the late 1700s, Barataria Bay was where the well-dressed smuggler and occasional pirate Jean Lafitte and his brother Pierre built a port. Far from the nearest US naval base and the prying eyes of customs officials, Barataria offered the brothers a safe place to smuggle in goods they'd stolen from ships in the Caribbean, or sometimes bought on the black market. They then sold the merchandise, mainly to merchants in New Orleans. Jean Lafitte and his comrades also helped to defend New Orleans against the British in the final battle of the War of 1812. These days, he’s chiefly remembered for his heroism in the Battle of New Orleans and for the jobs and goods he provided in the region--the erstwhile pirate is a folk hero of a sort, and famous enough that a national historical park was named for him.", + "date": "2018-08-26", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Unisphere in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York City, home to the US Open Tennis Championships", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Tennis in the park", + "copyright": "© Carlo Allegri/Reuters", + "description": "Here at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York City, it’s the opening day of the US Open Tennis Championships. When it began back in 1881 as the US National Championship, it was one of the first tennis tournaments in the world and was limited to amateur players only. It’s been through many iterations since, but this year marks the 50th anniversary of the modern competition, now called an ‘open’ because both amateurs and pros can compete. The US Open completes the fourth and final tournament of the international tennis Grand Slam, the world’s most prestigious pro tournaments.", + "date": "2018-08-27", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Yellow pencils at the Musgrave Pencil Co. facility in Shelbyville, Tennessee", + "caption": "Class, please take out a No", + "subtitle": "2 pencil…", + "copyright": "© Luke Sharrett/Getty Images", + "description": "In some parts of the US, students have already returned to the classroom, while others are frantically squeezing the last drops of freedom from summer break as they prepare to start a new school year. One school supply that unites most students is the classic, yellow-coated No. 2 pencil. For centuries, the pencil was a tool so vital that many would use theirs until only a tiny stub remained. An entire market for various pencil accoutrements existed in the 18th and 19th centuries, including a pencil grip called an ‘extender’ that allowed you to use the last bit of a pencil so as not to waste what was, at the time, a precious commodity. Think of it in terms of all the things you buy to enhance your mobile phone or tablet, and then imagine that the pencil once held equal value as a communication device. (In our hearts, it still does.)", + "date": "2018-08-28", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blue wildebeest on the move for their annual migration in Maasai Mara, Kenya", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A spectacle unlike any other", + "copyright": "© Theo Allofs/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Blue wildebeest embark on their spectacular annual migration to follow seasonal rains and the growth of plentiful grasses. The timing can vary from year to year, depending on the weather. But generally by this point in the year, the giant herds are moving from the northern Serengeti in Tanzania across the border into Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, shown in this photo. The annual migration sees over 1 million of these grass-eating bovines crossing miles of African savanna, often following the plains zebra as they make a similar trek. By December they’ll be back in Tanzania for the rainy season. Many of the nations where the wildebeest migrate recognize that keeping the migration safe and healthy draws in tourist money. Many parks and preserves are established along the migration route, ensuring the safety of the animals, and allowing humans to view this marvel in person.", + "date": "2018-08-29", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Castle Frankenstein in Darmstadt, Germany, on writer Mary Shelley's birthday", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Frankenstein Castle in Darmstadt, Germany", + "copyright": "© Boris Stroujko/Alamy", + "description": "To celebrate Frankenstein Day, aka the birthday of writer Mary Shelley, we bring you this moody photo of Frankenstein Castle at Darmstadt, Germany. A man named Johann Dippel lived here once, and is said to have been involved in attempts to reanimate body parts of the deceased. Sound familiar? That may be because Dippel’s life is thought to have influenced the creation of the novel ‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley. While scholars debate the real-life inspirations, we do know that Shelley was just 19 when she crafted the story, essentially written on a dare made by poet Lord Byron. While spending a rainy summer on Lake Geneva in Switzerland, Shelley (nee Godwin), her future husband Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Byron, all decided to try writing ghost stories. Mary Shelley outdid the others by creating the well-known story of the mad doctor who brings the dead back to life. Her book is often cited as the first true work of science fiction.", + "date": "2018-08-30", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Close-up on a lawn bowling game", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Let’s have a ball", + "copyright": "© Graham Turner/Alamy", + "description": "You know a game must be fun if it’s stuck around for eight centuries–and that’s how long folks have been playing lawn bowling (in some form or another). But the popularity of the sport really took off with the invention of the lawn mower in 1830, which allowed for smoothly cut bowling greens. Our homepage features the balls called ‘woods,’ or ‘bowls,’ that competitors use during game play. The objective is to roll the grapefruit-sized balls toward a smaller ball called a ‘jack,’ and points are awarded to the players who come the closest. Fancy a game?", + "date": "2018-08-31", + "path": "US/images/2018-08-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-08-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dancers at the Braemar Gathering in Scotland. The festival takes place today.", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Let the Highland games begin", + "copyright": "© Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images", + "description": "Cue the bagpipes–today’s homepage brings us to Scotland for the Braemar Gathering, an annual celebration of Scottish culture that takes place today in the village of Braemar. These Highland games include traditional dance, music, and athletic competitions–and tartan, lots and lots of tartan (part of Scotland’s national dress). Since 1848, Braemar has regularly been attended by Britain’s Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth II, the official patron of the games, has come to Braemar every year since 1952, when she ascended the throne. It’s worth noting that she likes tartan too, and even has her own personal style of tartan—a pattern called the ‘Royal Stewart.’", + "date": "2018-09-01", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Boaters in historical dress row down the Grand Canal during the Regata Storica in Venice, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Row, row, row your gondola", + "copyright": "© Alessandro Bianchi/Reuters", + "description": "History comes alive on the Grand Canal of Venice for the Regata Storica di Venezia, an annual event marked by pageantry, tradition, and of course—boat races. The 2018 regatta, which occurs today, will include a parade with Venetians in historical dress and plenty of gondolas, which once served as the city’s primary means of transport. (What a way to travel!) Visitors will see the canals packed with boats of all shapes and sizes as the city celebrates its seafaring culture.", + "date": "2018-09-02", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Happy Labor Day. Construction workers rest above 1930s Manhattan.", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Construction workers resting above Manhattan", + "copyright": "© Bettmann/Getty Images", + "description": "For Labor Day, we’re going way back to the 1930s, during the construction of New York City’s RCA Building, better known today as 30 Rockefeller Plaza, or simply ‘30 Rock.’ While many of us will spend the weekend grilling, working, or maybe even napping like these workers (hopefully not 800 feet above the ground, though), it’s worth noting the origins of this holiday. Labor Day was established in the late 19th century, by trade unionists who proposed a day to honor the contributions of the labor movement. However you labor, and however you spend your day, we hope it’s a pleasant one.", + "date": "2018-09-03", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hay bales in Tuscany, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "What the hay?", + "copyright": "© Chris Ryan/plainpicture", + "description": "Is it harvest time where you live? Perhaps growing up you spent this season bucking hay with your family. If you’re not familiar with the practice, it involves stacking hay bales that weigh up to 150 pounds–-often throwing them up onto higher levels. These days, farmers use sophisticated machinery to handle many aspects of hay production. The round, uniform bales of hay shown here in the fields of Tuscany were likely produced by a baler machine. And the round shape, while not as easy to maneuver as the rectangular style, is more resistant to moisture, which can damage a crop. Happy harvest!", + "date": "2018-09-04", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sockeye salmon spawn in the Adams River in British Columbia, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Salmon migration in full swing", + "copyright": "© Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott/Minden Pictures", + "description": "If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you may get a chance to view migrating salmon this fall. For the sockeye salmon shown here, the epic journey takes them from the waters of the Pacific Ocean back to the freshwater lakes and streams where they were born. There they’ll spawn, their bodies turning from a silvery blue to crimson and changing shape in the process. This isn’t always an easy journey. Dams and other human interventions have affected salmon runs, and West Coast salmon numbers have been in decline. We’re fans of groups like Long Live the Kings, a Pacific Northwest nonprofit that’s helping rebuild salmon populations and protect their habitat—for the long run.", + "date": "2018-09-05", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Northern rockhopper penguin on Gough Island in the South Atlantic", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Feeling chic on Fashion Week", + "copyright": "© Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This northern rockhopper penguin might just be our spirit animal–especially for New York Fashion Week, which runs through Sept 12. The feisty bird is clearly feeling confident: Just look at that windswept hair! But while fashion models walk the runways in Manhattan this week, our rockhopper will be chilling in the South Atlantic. The rocky terrain on Gough Island, where northern rockhopper penguins live, prevents them from sliding on their bellies–a typical form of land-based penguin transportation. They tend to hop around on the uneven turf of Gough, hence their name.", + "date": "2018-09-06", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Brazilian pines in the Atlantic Forest for Brazil's Independence Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "On Brazil’s Independence Day, a natural treasure", + "copyright": "© Ralph Clevenger/Getty Images", + "description": "When explorers from Portugal landed on the shores of what is now Brazil in 1500, the Atlantic Forest, seen here, is what greeted them. Before colonization, the forest the Portuguese called ‘Mata Atlântica’ is estimated to have covered nearly 400,000 square miles, and possibly as many as 600,000. As Brazil celebrates its independence today, the Atlantic Forest is in peril--85 percent of it has been destroyed to make room for agriculture and development.", + "date": "2018-09-07", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It’s oh so quiet", + "copyright": "© Nigel Hicks/Robert Harding/Aurora Photos", + "description": "How will you celebrate International Literacy Day today? We’re highlighting this important observance with a photo of the Long Room of the Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland. Originally the Long Room was just one story tall, but in 1860, a second level was added to accommodate the growing collection. Literacy is considered one of the key pillars of success in the modern world. Programs to help those who want to learn how to read, or become better readers, are available in many cities—if there’s one near you, have you thought about volunteering there?", + "date": "2018-09-08", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum. The Toronto International Film Festival is happening now.", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Welcome to ‘Hollywood North’", + "copyright": "© Ken Straiton/Aurora Photos", + "description": "Today our travels take us to Toronto, the vibrant urban powerhouse of Ontario, Canada. Our photo shows the 2007 addition to the Royal Ontario Museum, a building known as The Crystal. The museum may not be terribly busy today, as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is in full swing right now. If we’ve inspired you to cash in some frequent-flyer miles, bring some sensible walking shoes for the museum, and maybe something red-carpet worthy for TIFF.", + "date": "2018-09-09", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Honeycombs", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Party like it’s 5779", + "copyright": "© Heidi and Hans-Juergen Koch/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Jewish people around the world are celebrating Rosh Hashanah today, which literally translates as 'head of the year.' It may be Sept 10, but it's also the first day of the first month on the Jewish calendar, which is based on the lunar month as opposed to the solar month. So, why are we looking at honeycombs--real ones, not the cereal? To note the Rosh Hashanah custom of eating apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year. Happy 5779!", + "date": "2018-09-10", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Inside the Oculus at the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Inside the Oculus", + "copyright": "© Shannon Stapleton/Reuters", + "description": "Reconstruction after the Sept 11 attacks included not just rebuilding on the site of the Twin Towers, but replacing the transit hub station there as well. The new vision for the transit hub includes the Oculus, a building designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. A defining feature of the Oculus is a skylight at the peak of its roof, which is opened on clear days, flooding the space below with light and giving patrons a view of the new One World Trade Center building. And every Sept 11, the skylight is left open to the elements for 102 minutes—the duration of the attack on the World Trade Center. The elegant transit station is often busy with travelers making a quick stop to shop or eat, since most of the space is dedicated to retail, as it had been before the attacks on 9/11.", + "date": "2018-09-11", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Gustav Klimt exhibit at the new digital art center Atelier des Lumières in Paris, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A cutting-edge art gallery opens in Paris", + "copyright": "© Thierry Chesnot/Getty Images", + "description": "Fine art has found a new canvas here in Paris, where L’Atelier des Lumières opened in April as the city’s first digital art museum. The venue, housed in a 19th-century foundry, uses 140 digital projectors to splash paintings high onto the walls and across the floors, allowing visitors to walk through, over, and into some of the world’s most famous pieces of art. L’Atelier des Lumières opened with an exhibit featuring works by Gustav Klimt, the prominent Austrian painter best known for ‘The Kiss,’ a portrait of a couple locked in an intimate embrace. Klimt was known for incorporating silver and gold leaf into his art nouveau-style oil paintings, creating an ethereal effect.", + "date": "2018-09-12", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Vineyards in Burgundy, France", + "caption": "Cheers to a good harvest", + "subtitle": "They’re grrrape!", + "copyright": "© Hans Strand/plainpicture", + "description": "When you hear wine experts talk of ‘Burgundies,’ they are referring to wines made in this French region, called Bourgogne locally, and Burgundy in English. The most common varieties are Pinot noir and Chardonnay, but farmers here grow many different types of grapes. September and early October is grape harvest time in France, so the usually quiet rows of grape vines we see in this photo are probably very busy with workers gathering the fruit to be crushed and fermented. We’re thinking about putting together a bread and cheese plate right now…", + "date": "2018-09-13", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Black-browed albatrosses return to the Falkland Islands", + "caption": "The albatross comes home to roost", + "subtitle": "Back to the nest", + "copyright": "© Cultura RM/Alamy", + "description": "Spring is nearly here—if you live in the Southern Hemisphere. And these black-browed albatrosses, sometimes called mollymawks, have returned to their nesting grounds in the Falkland Islands where they will reunite with their mates. Each bird pair will lay a single egg in September or October and nurture the hatchling from December until April, when it’s time to take off and hunt the high seas again.", + "date": "2018-09-14", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gabriel Dawe's 'Plexus no. 36' at a Latino art exhibition in Denver. Hispanic Heritage Month begins today.", + "caption": "Hispanic heritage in the spotlight", + "subtitle": "A Latino art exhibition in Denver", + "copyright": "© Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images", + "description": "National Hispanic Heritage Month begins today in the United States. To explore the breadth of the Latino experience in the US, one might start with art—especially work from contemporary artists such as Gabriel Dawe, whose work is shown here. This is 'no. 36' from Dawe’s Plexus series, a collection of art installations constructed from embroidery thread. The Plexus series is named for the networks of blood vessels and nerves that run through the human body. Dawe writes that his work–centered on textiles–seeks to examine gender and identity in his native Mexico and to subvert notions of masculinity and machismo. 'Plexus no. 36,' was on display at the Denver Art Museum in 2017.", + "date": "2018-09-15", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Mexico's Independence Day, the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City", + "caption": "A monument to the Mexican Revolution", + "subtitle": "Mexico celebrates its Independence Day", + "copyright": "© Reinier Snijders/Getty Images", + "description": "September 16 is Independence Day in Mexico, and visitors here in Mexico City can expect fireworks, fiestas, and décor in the colors of the Mexican flag—red, white, and green. In Mexico City, Independence Day festivities begin with a reenactment of the ‘Grito de Dolores’ (Cry of Dolores), an event in 1810 when priest Miguel Hidalgo rang the bell of his church and called for a revolt from Spain. Each year, on the eve of Independence Day, Mexico’s president rings the same bell that Hidalgo rang and delivers a patriotic speech at the National Palace.", + "date": "2018-09-16", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A view of the Statue of Liberty from Ellis Island, New York City", + "caption": "Celebrating Citizenship Day", + "subtitle": "Gateway to America", + "copyright": "© jmeyersforeman/Alamy", + "description": "We’re here at Ellis Island in honor of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, an annual observance that recognizes both the adoption of the US Constitution and those who have become US citizens. For more than 60 years, Ellis Island served as a gateway for millions of immigrants arriving in the United States—and it’s easy to imagine them gazing at the Statue of Liberty from this very window, while contemplating their new lives in the United States. These days, Citizenship Day is a popular time for federal courts to hold naturalization ceremonies, when new American citizens are sworn in. These free, often celebratory events are open to the public, and are often attended by students learning about citizenship.", + "date": "2018-09-17", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A red knot foraging on the Shetland Islands, Scotland", + "caption": "Layover on a 9,000-mile journey", + "subtitle": "A red knot on the Shetland Islands, Scotland", + "copyright": "© Andrew Parkinson/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This little bird with its 20-inch wingspan weighs about as much as a stick of butter, but it has the stamina of an Olympian. Each fall, red knots in the Americas are known to fly more than 9,000 miles from the Arctic to South America–and in the spring, they do the journey in reverse, for a round trip of around 20,000 miles. The most famous red knot, known as ‘Moonbird,’ is so named because the total of its known migrations has exceeded the distance to the moon. Moonbird was first banded in Rio Grande, Argentina, in 1995 and has been sighted many times in the years after–amazing scientists and birders alike.", + "date": "2018-09-18", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Driftwood ship on New Brighton Beach near Wallasey, England, for Talk Like a Pirate Day", + "caption": "Arrr! Shiver me timbers! And so on!", + "subtitle": "Talk like a pirate—or walk the plank", + "copyright": "© Phil Noble/Reuters", + "description": "Blimey! Feast your eyes on the battered pirate ship that seems to have washed up on the shore here at New Brighton Beach, in Wallasey, England. The ship, built of driftwood by artist Frank Lund, is nicknamed the Black Pearl. It puts us in mind of the so-called Golden Age of Piracy, in the 17th and 18th centuries, which has long captured our imaginations, and inspired books and movies about swashbucklers on the high seas.", + "date": "2018-09-19", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Blackpool Tower Ballroom in Lancashire, England", + "caption": "Blackpool’s historic ballroom still enchants", + "subtitle": "May we have this dance?", + "copyright": "© Dosfotos/Getty Images", + "description": "Dancers have been waltzing across the mahogany floors at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, in Lancashire, England, for more than a century. For those on this side of the pond, Blackpool is a popular seaside resort in the UK, home to the 518-foot-tall Blackpool Tower, a tourist destination built in 1894 and inspired by the Eiffel Tower. These days, when people talk about the tower, they may be referring to the building’s many associated venues–a circus, theater, and the ornate ballroom shown here.", + "date": "2018-09-20", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Imagine Peace Tower near Reykjavik, Iceland, for the International Day of Peace", + "caption": "Imagining peace around the world", + "subtitle": "A tower of light", + "copyright": "© Arctic Images/Alamy", + "description": "Today is the International Day of Peace, an annual observance created by the United Nations and first celebrated in 1982. To recognize this noble effort, we bring you to Viðey Island, just north of Iceland’s capital of Reykjavik. The island is home to the Imagine Peace Tower, a ring of lights and mirrors that beams up nearly 2.5 miles into the night sky. It was created by Yoko Ono as an extension of the peace campaign started by the artist and her late husband, John Lennon. The base features the phrase ‘Imagine Peace’ in 24 different languages. When speaking of today’s observance, the UN defines ‘peace’ in the broadest terms–ceasefires and truces, however temporary, are all lauded as efforts to create a world free of violence.", + "date": "2018-09-21", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A marching band is reflected in the bell of a horn during the annual festival in Munich, Germany", + "caption": "Oktoberfest marches in", + "subtitle": "Time for brass bands and beer", + "copyright": "© Joerg Koch/Getty Images", + "description": "Our photo today shows the crowds at an Oktoberfest parade reflected in the bell of a brass horn. In Munich, Germany, the 16-day festival will include many brass bands marching and playing celebratory Bavarian folk music, while other bands will play for the beer drinkers in the tents and beer halls that dot the festival grounds. Why call it ‘Oktoberfest’ when it begins in September? The original Oktoberfest began on October 12, 1810, as a massive one-day royal wedding celebration open to the public. On October 12 the following year, Munich citizens commemorated the wedding with another party, and an annual tradition was born. The festivities grew longer and longer each year over the course of two centuries, and Oktoberfest eventually extended into the weeks before the original date. Organizers supported the earlier start to take advantage of better weather in late September, but the party will forever be known as Oktoberfest.", + "date": "2018-09-22", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia", + "caption": "Fall arrives in Shenandoah", + "subtitle": "Ahh-tumn", + "copyright": "© Rachid Dahnoun/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "To celebrate the autumnal equinox, we’re in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. The park includes part of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley, and in fall, the forests of Shenandoah offer a kaleidoscope of red, gold, orange, and brown as the leaves turn and begin to drop. Skyline Drive, a highway winding across the mountains, will be crowded for the next few weeks as visitors make the trek to take in the view as the seasons change.", + "date": "2018-09-23", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Qinhuai River in Nanjing, China, during Mid-Autumn Festival, which begins today", + "caption": "Reflections on the Mid-Autumn Festival", + "subtitle": "Mooncake time", + "copyright": "© zyxeos30/Getty Images", + "description": "In ancient China, moon worship was tied closely to fertility and the harvest. So the full moon that happened closest to the fall equinox became the holiday now called Mid-Autumn Festival, also called Moon Festival by some. Originally a celebration of the harvest and a plea to the gods for rains to ensure a good harvest next year, the festival has become a more secular bit of autumn fun, with children and adults alike eating sweet mooncakes, lighting lanterns, and giving thanks for all they have. Really, they had us at ‘mooncake.’", + "date": "2018-09-24", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Giant sequoia trees in Sequoia National Park, California. The park turns 128 today.", + "caption": "Aging gracefully", + "subtitle": "Walking among the giants", + "copyright": "© Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Sequoia National Park was founded on this day in 1890, and while the park’s 128 years is nothing to sneeze at, some trees in the giant sequoia grove had called this place home for thousands of years before they were given the protection of a national park. The Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park is where General Sherman, the largest tree in the world, stands. It is estimated to be 2,300 to 2,700 years old—a silent witness to both natural and human history. By the time Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa ‘found’ the Pacific Ocean in 1513, General Sherman had been growing for more than 1,500 years.", + "date": "2018-09-25", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'The Eclipse' in the St. Cornelius Chapel on Governors Island, New York", + "caption": "'The Eclipse' by Jacob Hashimoto", + "subtitle": "Art in the chapel", + "copyright": "© Timothy Schenck/Jacob Hashimoto Studio", + "description": "You have until October 31 to get to Governors Island in New York Harbor to see artist Jacob Hashimoto’s installation ‘The Eclipse.’ The Colorado native built this room-filling artwork out of rice-paper and bamboo kites, stringing the delicate pieces across the ceiling of the Chapel of St. Cornelius. ‘The Eclipse’ is accompanied by another of the artist’s works, ‘Never Comes Tomorrow,’ which is on display in Liggett Hall Archway, also on the island.", + "date": "2018-09-26", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For World Maritime Day, a ship docked at night in the Port of Cape Town, South Africa", + "caption": "Connecting to the sea", + "subtitle": "High seas commerce", + "copyright": "© Zero Creatives/Science Photo Library", + "description": "Unless you work in shipping, you may not think about how much global shipping affects our daily lives. Most of the consumer goods we buy traveled across oceans on massive container ships. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) estimates that as much as 90 percent of global trade relies on ships. The IMO created World Maritime Day to call attention to the hard work mariners do finding the most efficient and safest shipping routes around the globe.", + "date": "2018-09-27", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Southern right whales off the coast of South Africa. The Hermanus Whale Festival starts today.", + "caption": "Tail end of a migration", + "subtitle": "Southern right whales sail home to South Africa", + "copyright": "© oversnap/E+/Getty Images", + "description": "Each year during the Southern Hemisphere’s winter and early spring months (June through November), southern right whales migrate from the far Southern Ocean near Antarctica to the coast of South Africa to mate and calve. Their tendency to swim in shallow waters near the shore—and their curiosity around boats—delight tourists here, making the town of Hermanus, South Africa, an international whale-watching hot spot. The town even employs its own ‘whale crier,‘ who sounds a horn when a sighting is made. Today marks the start of the Hermanus Whale Festival, a celebration of these mighty migrants.", + "date": "2018-09-28", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Golden Bridge near Da Nang, Vietnam", + "caption": "Vietnam's breathtaking new bridge", + "subtitle": "Vietnam’s new bridge deserves a big hand", + "copyright": "© REUTERS/Kham TPX", + "description": "When Vietnam’s Golden Bridge opened this summer, it became an instant sensation. Images of the attraction went viral, showing all angles of the stunning new structure at the Ba Na Hills Mountain Resort, a former collection of French colonial villas near Da Nang. The bridge is cradled by ancient-looking hands that look like they were carved out of the mountain centuries ago–the perfect backdrop for a stunning selfie. Those big hands are actually made of wire mesh and fiberglass, fashioned around towers that support this tourist attraction perched at 4,600 feet above sea level. The pedestrian bridge offers some of the region’s most dramatic views of the Trường Sơn Mountains here in central Vietnam. The architect is reportedly working on a sister bridge, but it will be silver, not gold.", + "date": "2018-09-29", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Long Walk and Galway Harbour in Galway, Ireland. The city's oyster festival is happening now.", + "caption": "A pearl on the coast of Ireland", + "subtitle": "Aw shucks, it’s oyster season in Galway", + "copyright": "© ClaudineVM/Getty Images", + "description": "When you think of Ireland, do you think of oysters? The proud oyster farmers here in Galway Bay think you should. This weekend, fans of the bivalve have poured into the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival, an event that claims to be the oldest oyster festival in the world--and the most recognized Irish festival outside of St. Patrick’s Day. Visit Galway yourself and you can sample the native oysters, which have been harvested here for centuries, and also try the Pacific varieties that were brought in during the 1970s. Fans of native Galway oysters tout their meaty texture and subtle flavor. They pair well with Guinness, we presume.", + "date": "2018-09-30", + "path": "US/images/2018-09-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-09-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Contrails from a 2007 Atlantis shuttle liftoff at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida", + "caption": "60 years of space exploration", + "subtitle": "It’s NASA’s 60th birthday", + "copyright": "© TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images", + "description": "For some Monday inspiration, we’re looking to the sky. In honor of NASA’s 60th anniversary, these are the contrails from a 2007 liftoff of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, which transported astronauts to space and back for 30 years before being retired here, at Kennedy Space Center, where visitors can view it in person.", + "date": "2018-10-01", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ouzel Lake in North Cascades National Park, Washington state", + "caption": "Hidden gem of Washington turns 50", + "subtitle": "North Cascades National Park at 50", + "copyright": "© Ethan Welty", + "description": "You’ve heard of Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks—but here’s a lesser-known destination to add to your national park bucket list. North Cascades National Park celebrates its 50th anniversary today. Located about 100 miles northeast of Seattle, and stretching up to the Canadian border, it's surrounded by two national recreation areas and other protected lands, including several national forests and wilderness areas, and by Canadian provincial parks in neighboring British Columbia. Despite all this stunning wilderness, North Cascades National Park isn't nearly as busy as the big-name parks, and that can be a good thing. Here you’ll find the most extensive system of glaciers in the lower 48 states—more than 300 glaciers. It’s the glaciers that lend a lovely turquoise hue to freshwater lakes, like Ouzel Lake on today’s homepage. The 500,000-acre park also boasts spectacular wildlife, alpine forests, and waterfalls. See you there?", + "date": "2018-10-02", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Monarch butterflies in Michoacán, Mexico", + "caption": "Flight of the monarchs", + "subtitle": "Monarch butterflies migrate south", + "copyright": "© Alejandro Prieto/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Fall sets in motion a journey of some 3,000 miles for these monarch butterflies, which migrate from southern Canada to their wintering habitat in central Mexico. There, they cluster together in fir trees, creating the illusion of orange, fluttering foliage. They’ll remain in their winter roosts until March, when the journey back north begins. But no one individual monarch will complete the full round trip, which exceeds the normal monarch life span; instead it will take four generations of monarchs to complete the full migration, each individual seemingly driven by an internal compass that guides its flight path.", + "date": "2018-10-03", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Close-up of a storm on Jupiter from the Juno space probe", + "caption": "World Space Week begins", + "subtitle": "From Sputnik to extraterrestrial storms", + "copyright": "© NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Gerald Eichstadt/Sean Doran", + "description": "NASA’s solar-powered Juno probe took this photo of a massive storm near Jupiter’s north pole. Juno’s been collecting data and taking incredible photos of Jupiter since 2016, showing us detailed evidence of the turbulent atmosphere surrounding the largest planet in our solar system.", + "date": "2018-10-04", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Smile Day, a common octopus", + "caption": "Let us sea your smile", + "subtitle": "Is that a smile?", + "copyright": "© blickwinkel/Alamy", + "description": "For World Smile Day, we bring you one animal that can’t really smile, at least not in a way that humans recognize. The common octopus, seen in this photo, has a mouth with a beak-like exterior which it uses to crack the shells of the crabs and mollusks it eats. That opening you can see in this photo, below the octopus’s eye, is an aperture, part of its breathing mechanism. Still, if you let your imagination run with it, the octopus does look like he just heard a really good joke. And really, isn’t a ‘grinning’ octopus enough to make you feel good on World Smile Day?", + "date": "2018-10-05", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Apple tree on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, Canada", + "caption": "Take your pick", + "subtitle": "A bite of ancient history", + "copyright": "© Radius Images/Offset", + "description": "Apples can be traced back to the mountains of Central Asia. In late 4th century BCE, Alexander the Great was busy conquering that region, and while in what is modern-day Kazakhstan he came across wild apples. Alexander’s military machine brought some of the plants back to Europe, and over the centuries, cuttings and seed splices began to produce the fruit as we know it now. The apples ready for harvest in this photo are on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, Canada—a long way from Central Asia.", + "date": "2018-10-06", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Performers at the 26th Human Tower Competition in Tarragona, Spain", + "caption": "A human tower in Tarragona", + "subtitle": "Room at the top?", + "copyright": "© Xinhua/Pau Barrena/Getty Images", + "description": "In the Catalonian tradition of castelling, common sense is just as important as strength. Competitors use their bodies to carefully build human towers—lifting and holding each other in structures that can reach eight or nine people tall. The tradition is recorded as far back as 1712 in the city of Valls and over time, it’s become an important symbol of Catalonian pride. In the 1980s, when women were allowed to join the formerly all-male competitions, the towers became lighter and taller as a result, and castelling reached what many consider its golden age.", + "date": "2018-10-07", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta runs until October 14", + "caption": "Floating over Albuquerque", + "subtitle": "Float on", + "copyright": "© Blaine Harrington III/Alamy", + "description": "We’d like to trade our usual Monday morning experience in for this one, please. Welcome to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico. The festival continues through October 14, with plenty of on-the-ground entertainment beyond those balloon rides that might take you east of the city, to the foothills of the Sandia Mountains, seen in this photo. Many hot air balloon rides offer a champagne toast as part of the experience. The champagne tradition may have sprung from early balloon pilots having to land in farm fields on private property. Aeronauts began carrying champagne or other drinks with them to offer to the confused and sometimes angry landowners. You’re welcome to land in our backyard anytime, balloonists!", + "date": "2018-10-08", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Leif Erikson Day, a Norse building at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site in Newfoundland, Canada", + "caption": "In the footsteps of Vikings", + "subtitle": "A history of Vinland", + "copyright": "© Yves Marcoux/Getty Images", + "description": "It’s Leif Erikson Day, a day to learn about, and marvel at, the story of this Viking explorer, born in Iceland and thought to have set foot on the North American continent a good 500 years before Christopher Columbus. Want proof? Head to Newfoundland, Canada, where today’s photo was taken. Archaeologists discovered the remnants of a Viking outpost on the island’s north coast in 1960. L’Anse aux Meadows, as it’s now known, is a historic site open to the public, and the only solid evidence that Vikings were the first Europeans to land in North America, which they called Vinland.", + "date": "2018-10-09", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hubble Space Telescope’s view of Saturn", + "caption": "That's a wrap on World Space Week", + "subtitle": "Space is for everyone", + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "The end of World Space Week today comes with a message of hope. Fifty-one years ago, the pact known as the Outer Space Treaty went into effect. The US, UK, and USSR were the first parties to the treaty and at least 107 other nations have since joined them, with additional countries working on ratification. The treaty establishes ‘space law’—in essence, an agreement that space exploration should only be for the benefit of all of humanity. No weapons of mass destruction can be placed on the moon, or any other orbiting body.", + "date": "2018-10-10", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Schoolgirls in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India", + "caption": "International Day of the Girl", + "subtitle": "1.1 billion opportunities for a better world", + "copyright": "© imageBROKER/Alamy", + "description": "Today’s homepage recognizes the International Day of the Girl, a UN-sponsored event to raise awareness about the 1.1 billion girls in the world, the unique challenges they face, and what the future could promise if they’re empowered to overcome those challenges. That future is a bright one. Research from UN Women indicates that when girls are provided an education, the rate of child marriage is reduced, as well as rates of disease. When women work, economies grow. And when the share of household income controlled by women increases, children benefit. It’s all the more reason to invest in education and equality for women and girls around the world.", + "date": "2018-10-11", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Replica of Lascaux cave paintings at the International Centre for Cave Art in Montignac, France", + "caption": "'The Sistine Chapel of Prehistory'", + "subtitle": "Venture into a prehistoric gallery of art", + "copyright": "© Caroline Blumberg/Epa/Shutterstock", + "description": "In the fall of 1940, a group of boys exploring the outdoors in the Dordogne area of southwest France came upon the entrance to a cave–and unwittingly discovered a treasure trove of prehistoric art. The walls of the cave now known as ‘Lascaux’ are covered with hundreds of images–giant drawings of bulls, horses, and humans–created some 17,000 years ago, in the Upper Paleolithic Period. The cave was opened to the public in 1948, but after several years, scientists observed that the artwork was being damaged by carbon dioxide, heat, humidity, and other contaminants produced by an average of 1,200 daily visitors to the cave. To protect the prehistoric masterpieces, the cave has been closed to the public since 1963. Today, the closest you can get is viewing full-scale replicas at the International Centre for Cave Art in nearby Montignac, where our homepage image was photographed.", + "date": "2018-10-12", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'0 Degrees,' laser art by Peter Fink and Anne Bean, in Greenwich, England", + "caption": "East meets west at the prime meridian", + "subtitle": "‘Hello’ from zero degrees longitude", + "copyright": "© Norah Saudan/Getty", + "description": "This laser projected from the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, in London, England, marks the prime meridian, dividing Earth’s Eastern and Western Hemispheres and helping travelers to chart their courses by establishing a universally adopted 0 degrees longitude. The meridian itself is essentially an imaginary line, arbitrarily placed. By the early 19th century, most maritime countries had established their own prime meridians to aid in navigation. But on this date in 1884, delegates from 25 nations met at a conference in Washington, DC, where they established Greenwich as the international standard for mapping and timekeeping. The decision made sense, as the Greenwich meridian was already widely used. But there was one holdout: France abstained from the vote and used its own prime meridian for several decades before eventually joining other countries in recognizing the Greenwich meridian.", + "date": "2018-10-13", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Bode Museum during the Festival of Lights", + "caption": "Art lights up Berlin", + "subtitle": "Gone ‘lightseeing’ in Berlin", + "copyright": "© fhm/Getty Images", + "description": "The city is the canvas tonight in Berlin, where the Festival of Lights is wrapping up its 10-day run in the German capital. The festival invites artists to illuminate landmarks throughout the city, like the Bode Museum, shown here overlooking the Spree River. The annual event is one of the most famous light festivals in the world, with more than 2 million visitors. Artists use light, projection, and video art to create their displays, and video artists compete in the World Championship for Projection Mapping, in which they project their works on national landmarks like the Berlin TV Tower and Berlin Cathedral.", + "date": "2018-10-14", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dawn redwoods in a lake at Zimaling Park, Zhongshan, China", + "caption": "Giants rescued from extinction", + "subtitle": "The story of a rediscovered redwood", + "copyright": "© Yaorusheng/Getty Images", + "description": "Like most things in nature, the trees featured on today’s homepage are worth a closer look. This species, known as the dawn redwood, was thought for hundreds of years to be extinct. Unlike other redwood trees (picture the towering evergreen giants that grow on California’s coast), this redwood is deciduous; in the fall its needles turn a brilliant orange, and then fall to the ground. Fossils of the species are common in the Northern Hemisphere, but there was no known evidence that it existed after the Miocene Epoch, which ended more than 5 million years ago. The tree was thought to have been long extinct until 1944, when a giant dawn redwood was discovered in south central China. More were found in surrounding lowlands, and today the tree is a popular ornamental in many parts of the world. The trees in our image, from Zhongshan, China, are standing in a shallow lake, which reflects the blue sky above.", + "date": "2018-10-15", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An oxpecker sits on an African buffalo in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya", + "caption": "Get the memo? It's Boss's Day", + "subtitle": "Hey, who’s in charge here?", + "copyright": "© Susan Portnoy/Offset", + "description": "On Boss’s Day, we’re showcasing a working relationship with unusual power dynamics. The oxpecker bird and the African buffalo, while of starkly different sizes, make a good team. The oxpecker feeds exclusively while perched on the buffalo’s body, removing bothersome parasites and bugs while getting a steady supply of food for itself. Some scientists believe this to be an example of a mutualistic relationship, but others think the oxpecker behaves more like a parasite. Ah, office politics.", + "date": "2018-10-16", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dinosaur tracks from the Jurassic Period found near Tuba City, Arizona, in the Navajo Nation", + "caption": "Dig this: It's National Fossil Day", + "subtitle": "Let’s talk fossils", + "copyright": "© wanderluster/Getty Images", + "description": "Was there a time in your childhood when you told your parents, ‘I want to study dinosaurs when I grow up!’? On National Fossil Day, we encourage you to channel that childhood curiosity. The event, a celebration of paleontology, often includes activities at local museums, parks, and schools. Participants may get to see amazing remnants of the past, such as the dinosaur tracks on our homepage, which were photographed near Tuba City, Arizona, in the Navajo Nation.", + "date": "2018-10-17", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Icebergs in Mendenhall Lake near Juneau, Alaska", + "caption": "Alaska in autumn", + "subtitle": "Fall comes to the Last Frontier", + "copyright": "© John Hyde/age fotostock", + "description": "Join us in celebrating Alaska Day here at beautiful Mendenhall Lake, just a stone’s throw from the state capital of Juneau. It seems a timeless sight, but the lake actually began to form in the early 1900s as Mendenhall Glacier receded, leaving a deeply carved valley in its wake that was soon filled with glacial melt. Today, the glacier still feeds the lake, much to the delight of the many visitors who arrive in Juneau each summer on cruise ships.", + "date": "2018-10-18", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Portland, Maine", + "caption": "Harvest on the harbor", + "subtitle": "Portland celebrates its bounty", + "copyright": "© CFW Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Colonial settlements in Portland, Maine, began with an economy based heavily on fishing, but over the years the city has built up a bustling culinary scene as well. In fact, it’s been dubbed the ‘Foodiest Small Town in America.’ This week the Harvest on the Harbor Festival is showcasing what Portland’s chefs and other food and drink professionals can do with the region’s abundant foods, especially locally caught lobster. Harvest on the Harbor lasts until October 21, so if you’re the jet-setting type, there’s still time for a weekend getaway.", + "date": "2018-10-19", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Valletta, Malta, one of Europe’s Capitals of Culture for 2018", + "caption": "A European Capital of Culture", + "subtitle": "Moody skies over Valletta", + "copyright": "© Adrian Malanca/Getty Images", + "description": "We approach from the Mediterranean to arrive at a 2018 European Capital of Culture: Valletta, Malta. This celebration of city-specific culture began in 1985, and since 2010 two cities have shared the title each year (Valletta shares the 2018 honors with Leeuwarden, in the Netherlands). Valletta, the southernmost capital of Europe, has a remarkable range of architectural styles throughout the city, from 16th-century churches to the ultra-modern Parliament House. Aside from its rich homegrown culture, Valletta reflects a variety of outside influences, including several jazz clubs and a Baroque music festival.", + "date": "2018-10-20", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Studio Festi performs during Festival Internacional Cervantino in Guanajuato, Mexico", + "caption": "Showtime in Guanajuato", + "subtitle": "Welcome to El Cervantino", + "copyright": "© Hector Vivas/Getty Images", + "description": "Every autumn in Guanajuato, Mexico, the city celebrates the Festival Internacional Cervantino, or El Cervantino, as it is known to many. The event began in the mid-20th century as a festival of theater performances—short plays called entreméses, mostly those written by Spanish novelist and playwright Cervantes. But in the 1970s, the festival expanded to include many additional arts, music, and cultural performances from around the world. This photo captures a performance by a group called Studio Festi.", + "date": "2018-10-21", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A common wombat at Point Lesueur on Maria Island in Tasmania, Australia", + "caption": "Hug a wombat today", + "subtitle": "We did not invent this, honest", + "copyright": "© Posnov/Getty Images", + "description": "Wombats, like kangaroos and koalas, are native only to mainland Australia and some of its surrounding islands, including Maria Island National Park, where this photo was taken. We bring you a wombat in celebration of Wombat Day. Why Wombat Day? Why not? Wombat fan groups—which are a thing—loosely tie the October celebration to spring planting festivals from Australia’s past. (Yes, it’s spring in the Southern Hemisphere.) But many admit that it’s also just a good excuse to share photos of wombats and eat cake, preferably chocolate.", + "date": "2018-10-22", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Liquid nitrogen for National Chemistry Week, which runs October 21-27", + "caption": "Can you guess what this is?", + "subtitle": "Of moles and liquid nitrogen", + "copyright": "© Sunny/Getty Images", + "description": "What a coincidence! Three days into National Chemistry Week, we dive further into STEM education to celebrate Mole Day. We’re not toasting the burrowing animal, but the unit of measurement (mole) used primarily in chemistry and molecular science studies. We don’t know how many moles of liquid nitrogen are in this photo, but we do like the dynamic look of the super-cooled element, which in liquid form can resemble boiling water. We hope this photo doesn’t depict liquid nitrogen after somebody in the lab dropped their keys into the vat. At minus 320 degrees Fahrenheit, liquid nitrogen tends to flash-freeze anything immersed in it.", + "date": "2018-10-23", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Art installation above the Piazza del Duomo in Amalfi, Italy", + "caption": "United Nations Day", + "subtitle": "Art over Amalfi", + "copyright": "© LatitudeStock – TTL/Getty Images", + "description": "For centuries, Amalfi was the capital of a busy maritime republic in the Mediterranean basin. Over time, its importance as a port diminished and Amalfi became a popular Italian tourist destination. But the city’s history from at least the 7th century to the present got the attention of the United Nations, which gave the Amalfi Coast UNESCO Heritage Site status in 1997. So, if you’re observing United Nations Day today, we’re celebrating with you. This art installation depicting a flock of doves was suspended over the Piazza del Duomo, just outside Saint Andrew’s Cathedral in Amalfi.", + "date": "2018-10-24", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Château Gaillard, a 12th-century fortress in the Seine Valley, France", + "caption": "Ruins near Rouen", + "subtitle": "A silent witness to history", + "copyright": "© Francis Cormon/age fotostock", + "description": "If you leave the French city of Rouen and travel about 25 miles southeast, on the way to Paris, you’ll see for yourself the ruins of Château Gaillard, still standing over the Seine River. King Richard I commissioned the castle in 1196, when England occupied portions of modern-day France. The English and French fought for control of the castle for roughly 250 years, a span including their conflict in the Hundred Years War. France finally wrested control of it for good in 1449, but by the late 1500s, Château Gaillard was uninhabited and falling into ruin. Henry IV of France ordered it demolished in 1599. Today, the outer walls—called baileys—are open to the public year-round, while the inner baileys are open during summer months.", + "date": "2018-10-25", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tombstone, Arizona, on the anniversary of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral", + "caption": "30-second shootout into history", + "subtitle": "A notorious gunfight that was incorrectly named", + "copyright": "© Nik Wheeler/Alamy", + "description": "The gunfight that occurred here in Tombstone, Arizona, on this day in 1881 has become the stuff of legend. In a 30-second shootout known as the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, lawmen Virgil Earp, Morgan Earp, Wyatt Earp, and Doc Holliday faced off against a band of outlaws known as the Cochise County Cowboys. Justice was harsh in the Old West. When the dust had settled, three were dead and several others wounded. But most accounts of the event are wrong about one key detail—the location. The shootout actually took place near C. S. Fly’s Photographic Studio, about six doors west of the corral's rear entrance. We suppose ‘Gunfight near C. S. Fly’s’ doesn’t have quite the same ring to it.", + "date": "2018-10-26", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A corn maze in Petaluma, California", + "caption": "A corny tradition returns", + "subtitle": "Don’t get lost in there", + "copyright": "© Gallery Stock", + "description": "Look closely at today’s homepage picture and you might spot some adventurous folks searching for the way out of this elaborate corn maze in Northern California. Corn mazes—known as ‘maize mazes’ in the UK—are a popular fall-time tradition that allows for much creativity. A Massachusetts farm draws visitors to its Tom Brady tribute maze, designed to look like the Patriots quarterback throwing a football. And a farmer in Illinois built a 6.5-acre maze shaped like a vintage Indy 500 race car. We’re still holding out for a corn maze inspired by search engines. Anyone game?", + "date": "2018-10-27", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A statue in the Gardens of Versailles in France", + "caption": "The ghost of Versailles", + "subtitle": "Do spirits haunt the Gardens of Versailles?", + "copyright": "© Lindsay Daniels/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "That’s not a ghost in our homepage picture; it’s just a statue (at least, we think it is). But it’s easy to imagine ghosts wandering the vast gardens here at the Palace of Versailles, about 12 miles outside of Paris. One ghost in particular has a reputation for showing herself. In 1901, on a sultry August afternoon, two visitors to the Gardens of Versailles claimed to have witnessed the gardens magically transform to their 18-century grandeur. Then, they said, they encountered the ghost of Marie Antoinette, whom they spotted calmly lounging and drawing in her sketchbook. The queen of course had been guillotined a century earlier. The story was later adapted as an opera, which debuted in 1991.", + "date": "2018-10-28", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A pumpkin patch in Columbia County, Pennsylvania", + "caption": "Time to pick a pumpkin", + "subtitle": "In search of a ‘great’ pumpkin", + "copyright": "© Beck Photography/Aurora Photos", + "description": "It’s not too late to visit a pumpkin patch like the one in our homepage image and pick an orange orb to carve up this Halloween. Or, if you’re like a certain Peanuts character, you still have time to search for the Great Pumpkin. Linus’ quest to glimpse this unseen character is of course featured in ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,’ the animated Halloween special that first premiered in 1966. Linus believed the Great Pumpkin delivered toys to children on Halloween night. Some have interpreted the Great Pumpkin as a symbol of faith, and others see Linus’ quest to see the Great Pumpkin as a metaphor for humankind’s existential crisis. Whatever the case, the film is a classic and worth rewatching.", + "date": "2018-10-29", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Common pipistrelle bat for Bat Appreciation Month", + "caption": "Fly by night", + "subtitle": "A species worth defending", + "copyright": "© Mario Cea Sanchez/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Some folks are quick to dismiss bats as simply ‘scary’ (and the association with Halloween doesn’t help things). But during Bat Appreciation Month, consider their valuable contributions to the ecosystem. Bats around the world help to control bug populations (including agricultural pests), pollinate important plants, and disperse seeds–helping to regenerate lands that have been overharvested or otherwise damaged. In fact, what’s truly scary is how much we’d miss bats if they were gone. In North America, a disease called white-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats since it was identified in 2006–and scientists are working hard to find a way to help bats recover. One easy way to help bats is to build or buy a bat box for your property and provide them with a safe space to roost.", + "date": "2018-10-30", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Theatre of Lost Souls", + "caption": "A ghostly Halloween", + "subtitle": "Shhh, the movie is about to start", + "copyright": "© Getty | Shutterstock", + "description": "Halloween is the perfect time to ponder the paranormal. For example, you might ask yourself, do ghosts exist? If so, how exactly do they spend their Halloween? Perhaps there’s a haunted theater out there in another dimension (cue the theme to ‘The Twilight Zone’). Maybe while we’re home watching scary movies about ghosts, these spirits are watching movies about us, the real undead. Spooky! We hope you consider our homepage to be a treat—not a trick—as it’s all in good fun. Happy Halloween!", + "date": "2018-10-31", + "path": "US/images/2018-10-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-10-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Calaca figures to celebrate the Day of the Dead", + "caption": "A party for the departed", + "subtitle": "Celebrating the Day of the Dead", + "copyright": "© PvE/Alamy", + "description": "Whether made of wood, clay, or even candy, Day of the Dead skeleton figures, called calacas, share one common trait: They’re having fun. The reason for the whimsical portrayal of death is a holdover from the Aztec influence on Mexican culture. According to traditional beliefs, the dead don’t want to be remembered with sadness, but rather with the joy they brought to the world when they were alive. Today is the height of the three-day celebration, which begins with All Saints' Eve on October 31, continues with All Saints' Day (today), and ends with All Souls' Day on November 2.", + "date": "2018-11-01", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dancing at the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in New Mexico", + "caption": "It's Native American Heritage Month", + "subtitle": "Celebrating Native American Heritage Month", + "copyright": "© Chuck Place/Alamy", + "description": "These dancers from the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma are performing the ceremonial Gourd Dance at the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in New Mexico, an annual gathering that also includes art, demonstrations, a rodeo, parades, and other events. We’re featuring the image in honor of Native American Indian Heritage Month, which is observed each November. The commemorative month celebrates the contributions of Native Americans to our national culture. In honor of this event, we invite you to learn more about Native people in your region.", + "date": "2018-11-02", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "American bison in Antelope Island State Park, Utah", + "caption": "No bull, it's Bison Day", + "subtitle": "A bison preserve", + "copyright": "© Conor Barry/Aurora Photos", + "description": "Once 60 million strong, bison were nearly wiped out from the North American plains in the 1800s. Then, in 1893, the owner of Antelope Island in Utah’s Great Salt Lake reintroduced 12 bison to the island as the foundation herd for a hunting operation. But the project failed, and without wolves on the island, the bison had no natural predators, so they thrived. (Incidentally, antelope brought to the island did not survive a similar effort.) Today, a herd of 550 to 700 bison roams here, protected as one of the attractions at Antelope Island State Park. Happy Bison Day!", + "date": "2018-11-03", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Runners on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge between Staten Island and Brooklyn", + "caption": "High above the NYC marathon", + "subtitle": "And they’re off!", + "copyright": "© David Madison/Getty Images", + "description": "The route for the 2018 New York City Marathon starts right here at the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, crossing from Staten Island into Brooklyn, before eventually coursing through all five boroughs of New York. This photo—taken by a camera drone—shows just how many people will be running in today’s race. Because the race starts early on a typically cold November morning, many runners show up in layered clothing. But once they heat up from running, those layers come off and are often discarded on sidewalks. Race organizers collect tons of items left behind and work with charities to donate the activewear.", + "date": "2018-11-04", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Neuschwanstein Castle in southern Bavaria, Germany", + "caption": "A getaway for a king", + "subtitle": "Ludwig’s palace", + "copyright": "© Boris Jordan Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Get to southwestern Bavaria, near Germany’s border with Austria, to see this magnificent castle. It was built not as a stronghold against invaders, but as a fancy getaway for Ludwig II, the Bavarian king who commissioned the construction in 1869. Ludwig sunk most of his personal fortune into Neuschwanstein Castle and a couple of other estates, and even borrowed heavily to pay for the castle. Part of his inspiration for Neuschwanstein was the composer Richard Wagner, whose operas appealed to Ludwig’s romantic sensibilities. After Ludwig’s death, the castle was opened to the public for tours, and it continues to be a popular attraction today.", + "date": "2018-11-05", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Detail of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC", + "caption": "It's Election Day. Vote!", + "subtitle": "A truly American monument", + "copyright": "© Walter Bibikow/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Sunlight on the Lincoln Memorial highlights not just the ornate detail of the monument, but the variety of material used to construct it. Architect Henry Bacon made sure to use granite, marble, and limestone sourced from states throughout the country. At the time of Lincoln’s presidency, there were only 36 states in the Union, so all 36 of those states’ names are what’s carved into the frieze directly above the columns. Above the lower frieze is an attic frieze on which are inscribed the names of all 48 states that were present at the time of the memorial's dedication in 1922. Now that we’ve given you a little bump of patriotic pride, remember that it’s Election Day. Did you vote?", + "date": "2018-11-06", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Students light oil lamps to celebrate Diwali in Guwahati, India", + "caption": "Diwali: The Hindu festival of lights", + "subtitle": "A triumph of light", + "copyright": "© Anuwar Hazarika/Reuters", + "description": "These students in Guwahati, India, are lighting oil lamps called diya, and placing them around a floor decoration called rangoli. They’re preparing for Diwali, a five-day celebration symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. It’s a Hindu festival, but Sikhs, Jains, and Newar Buddhists also observe variations of Diwali. Many homes, temples, and commercial spaces decorate with lights, especially diya. The rangoli decoration is thought to bring good luck, and is created by hand using colored rice, flours, sand, or sometimes flower petals. Diwali lasts until November 11, so there’s still time to embrace the light.", + "date": "2018-11-07", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Manatees in Blue Spring State Park, Florida", + "caption": "Greener pastures for the sea cow", + "subtitle": "Manatees rebound", + "copyright": "© Paul Nicklen/Getty Images", + "description": "We’re in Florida’s Blue Spring State Park for Manatee Awareness Month. As winter approaches, Blue Spring becomes a safe harbor for manatees, aka sea cows, looking for warmer inland waters. It’s also a protected area for the manatees, where they can eat and swim without fear of injury from boats. In fact, researchers identify many of the manatees in Blue Spring by the scars they bear from accidental boat collisions and motor blade cuts. Identifying individual manatees has been crucial to tracking the population rebound of this once endangered species. A 2016 census of manatees in Florida’s springs counted 6,250 of the large, surprisingly graceful beasts.", + "date": "2018-11-08", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cup fungus in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica", + "caption": "Falling for fungi", + "subtitle": "Let’s go foraging", + "copyright": "© Alex Hyde/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It’s peak season for many kinds of mushrooms, but to find this unique species you’ll have to travel to someplace tropical. This cup fungus, cookeina, was photographed growing on the rainforest floor in Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park. Like other fungi, it serves as a decomposer, helping to break down dead organic matter in the ecosystem. The pronounced cup shape aids in spore dispersal by causing raindrops to splash the mushroom’s spores out into the surrounding area, allowing the fungus to spread.", + "date": "2018-11-09", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "South Dakota’s Badlands National Park turns 40", + "caption": "Badlands National Park is ‘over the hill’", + "subtitle": "The Badlands celebrates a milestone", + "copyright": "© Tetra Images/Getty Images", + "description": "Badlands National Park was officially designated a national park on this day in 1978, ensuring 244,000 acres of picturesque landscape are protected for all to enjoy. The region first gained the nickname ‘badlands’ from the Lakota people, a nod to the extreme temperatures, lack of water, and rocky terrain. But it’s not all rugged land here. The national park includes prairie as well—home to bison, deer, and the endangered black-footed ferret, nicknamed ‘prairie bandit.’", + "date": "2018-11-10", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "‘Wave,’ part of ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red,’ an art installation pictured here at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester, England", + "caption": "Armistice Day, 100 years later", + "subtitle": "Poppies for Armistice Day", + "copyright": "© Christopher Furlong/Getty Images", + "description": "This is part of ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red,’ an art installation created by Paul Cummins and Tom Piper to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of World War I. Crafted of thousands of ceramic poppies, the touring exhibit has been seen by more than 4 million people in 16 locations around the United Kingdom. One large section of the installation, ‘Wave,’ is currently at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester, England, which is where our image was photographed. We’re showing it today to honor Armistice Day, the day exactly 100 years ago when the Allied Forces and Germany signed an armistice that ended the war. The US renamed the holiday Veterans Day in 1954 to honor veterans of all its wars. To the roughly 20 million veterans in the US today–thank you.", + "date": "2018-11-11", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The DC War Memorial, honoring residents of Washington, DC, who fought in World War I", + "caption": "Observing Veterans Day", + "subtitle": "Honoring those who served", + "copyright": "© Sean Pavone/Alamy", + "description": "Located near the Lincoln Memorial in West Potomac Park, the DC War Memorial honors citizens of the District of Columbia who served in World War I. It was dedicated in 1931 on Armistice Day, the observance now known as Veterans Day in the US, and is inscribed with the names of the 499 DC residents who died in the war. Built entirely of marble, it was designed to be large enough to accommodate the entire US Marine Band. That way, the structure could be both a memorial and a bandstand, with concerts that would pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed in the war. While Veterans Day was officially observed yesterday, many Americans have today off from work or school. How are you spending the day?", + "date": "2018-11-12", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A sleeping Kermode bear in British Columbia, Canada", + "caption": "The big snooze", + "subtitle": "Spirit of the rainforest", + "copyright": "© John E Marriott/SuperStock", + "description": "The Kermode bear, often called the ‘spirit bear’ due to its ghostly appearance, isn’t albino. It’s a subspecies of black bear, born with pigmented skin and eyes, but a genetic mutation produces no pigment in the fur. Two black bears with dark fur can produce a Kermode cub, while a Kermode parent doesn’t guarantee a Kermode offspring. Spirit bears haunt the moss-covered territory of the Great Bear Rainforest, which is where our homepage photo was taken, but others have been documented in the greater coastal region of British Columbia. Nature, your lovely weirdness wins again.", + "date": "2018-11-13", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Monet's birthday, at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris", + "caption": "'The Frost' by Claude Monet", + "subtitle": "Monet still makes an impression", + "copyright": "© VCG Wilson/Corbis via Getty Images", + "description": "Was there frost in your neighborhood this morning? More than 100 years ago, Impressionist painter Claude Monet painted this wintry scene, called ‘The Frost,’ in the French commune of Vétheuil, where he lived from 1878 to 1881. We’re showing it today in honor of his birthday. Monet is considered a father of Impressionism, the artistic movement characterized by thin brushstrokes and depicting the visual impression of the moment–especially in terms of light and color. The term 'Impressionism' derives from a review of Monet’s painting ‘Impression, Sunrise,’ which he exhibited in 1874. Happy birthday, Claude!", + "date": "2018-11-14", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks in Oregon on the anniversary of Lewis and Clark reaching the Pacific", + "caption": "A milestone in American exploration", + "subtitle": "‘Ocian in view! O! The joy.’ – William Clark", + "copyright": "© Morey Milbradt/Alamy", + "description": "At Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks, you can walk in the steps of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who arrived at the Pacific near the mouth of the Columbia River on this day in 1805. It was 1 year, 6 months, and a day after the Corps of Discovery left St. Louis, Missouri, on its mission to explore the Pacific Northwest. Upon seeing the ocean, Clark wrote in his journal: ‘Ocian in view! O! The joy.’ (Clark’s journal was full of misspellings.)", + "date": "2018-11-15", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ancient rock art in Chiribiquete National Natural Park, Colombia", + "caption": "A remote wonder of the world", + "subtitle": "Ancient art in the Amazon", + "copyright": "© Steve Winter/Getty Images", + "description": "The stone walls of the tepuis (table-top mountains) in Chiribiquete National Natural Park are decorated with more than 75,000 paintings, some created as long as 20,000 years ago, others in the present day. The jaguar is a recurring motif in the images. Historians think the rock paintings of the big cat are expressions of jaguar worship by the indigenous tribes who have lived in the broader area for millennia. This park protects and preserves a 17,000-square-mile expanse of the Colombian Amazon, with a diverse ecosystem supporting many endemic species. In addition, officials believe that Chiribiquete could be home for various indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation, the descendants of those who painted the ancient rock art. Both the human cultural history of this place and the extraordinarily pristine natural beauty of the landscape are what earned Chiribiquete UNESCO World Heritage status this year—the rare location to meet both cultural and natural criteria for inclusion on the UN’s list.", + "date": "2018-11-16", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mandarin ducks perched on a branch", + "caption": "A rare duck from the East", + "subtitle": "A bird of beauty", + "copyright": "© Thomas Langley/Alamy", + "description": "As its name suggests, the Mandarin duck comes from East Asia and is arguably one of the most beautiful ducks in the world. The ornate waterfowl became established in other regions following escapes from captivity, and a handful of small, isolated populations exist in the US. This fall, a Mandarin duck made headlines and blazed across social media when it appeared in New York City’s Central Park. The bird attracted crowds of onlookers hoping for a glimpse and a photo, while debates raged on how the bird may have ended up so far from its native territory. But Paul Sweet from the American Museum of Natural History's Department of Ornithology explains on the Gothamist blog that ‘the black cable tie on its right tarsus clearly mark it as an escapee.’ Well done, lovely Mandarin!", + "date": "2018-11-17", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta", + "caption": "A must-sea in Atlanta", + "subtitle": "An inland ocean", + "copyright": "© novikat/Getty Images", + "description": "When the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta opened in 2005, it was the largest in the world. (China’s Chimelong Ocean Kingdom now takes the prize.) If you are spending time in Atlanta, even on a layover during holiday travel, make your way to the amazing exhibits in the Georgia Aquarium. Perhaps the most distinctive of the aquarium’s exhibits is its giant tank of whale sharks. The 6.3-million-gallon tank houses four whale sharks—the world’s largest fish—as well as four manta rays and thousands of other fish. The tank is so massive, the rest of the aquarium was designed around it.", + "date": "2018-11-18", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Virgin River in Zion National Park on the park's 99th birthday", + "caption": "The Narrows of Zion", + "subtitle": "A narrow passage", + "copyright": "© Justinreznick/Getty Images", + "description": "Utah’s Zion National Park, established 99 years ago today, is one of the most visited national parks in the US. It’s full of amazing southwest scenery, including Zion Canyon. Our photo today shows The Narrows, a trail through the tightest gap in the canyon. Roughly one-third of The Narrows is under the waters of the Virgin River. For portions of the hike, the river fills up the passage, from wall to wall, leaving hikers no choice but to wade in and keep walking—not an unwelcome prospect on a hot day, even in November.", + "date": "2018-11-19", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Chilean flamingos in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile", + "caption": "The Year of the Bird", + "subtitle": "Flamingos of the Chilean desert", + "copyright": "© Ben Hall/Minden Pictures", + "description": "We’re celebrating the Year of the Bird with this glimpse of Chilean flamingos flying past the Paine Massif, an eastern outcropping of the Andes Mountains in Torres del Paine National Park. Below the towering peaks is the western edge of the Patagonian Desert in Chile. Despite the ‘desert’ designation, the Chilean portion is a large drainage basin for numerous glacier-fed lakes and rivers. These shallow waters are an ideal habitat for Chilean flamingos—they dip their comb-like bills into the water to filter out tasty plankton and algae.", + "date": "2018-11-20", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City", + "caption": "Showtime at the Apollo", + "subtitle": "A showcase for future fame", + "copyright": "© Lucas Vallecillos/Alamy", + "description": "The now legendary Apollo Theater first opened in 1914 as Hurtig & Seamon's New Burlesque Theater. It became the Apollo in 1934, when it was opened to black patrons, who by then had transformed Harlem into a thriving center of African American culture. Amateur Night at the theater began the first year the Apollo opened, and it’s been a defining part of the Apollo experience ever since. Amateur Night has also been instrumental in launching the show business careers of numerous stars, including Jimi Hendrix, and on this day in 1934, a teenage Ella Fitzgerald, who won the amateur contest, starting her down a path toward becoming one of the most iconic singing voices of the 20th century. Tonight, the Apollo is hosting its Grand Finale for the 2018 Amateur Night season. Perhaps somebody taking the stage tonight will go on to greater fame?", + "date": "2018-11-21", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tom Turkey, the oldest float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in New York City", + "caption": "Happy Thanksgiving!", + "subtitle": "Tom Turkey takes Manhattan", + "copyright": "© Shannon Stapleton/Reuters", + "description": "The Tom Turkey float has been in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1971, missing only one outing in 2003. The hat-wearing turkey flaps his wings and rolls out as the lead attraction in the parade, with Santa Claus bringing up the rear to bookend this holiday tradition. Long before Tom joined the lineup, and a few years before giant balloons shaped like animals and cartoon characters came along, live animals from the Central Park Zoo were a big feature in the parade. Did you watch the procession today?", + "date": "2018-11-22", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Black Friday, shoppers reflected in ornaments", + "caption": "The holidays are here", + "subtitle": "Let the holiday shopping commence", + "copyright": "© Don Emmert/Getty Images", + "description": "Were you among the crowds camped outside retail stores early this morning, hoping to cash in on Black Friday deals? Perhaps you can even see yourself reflected in these Christmas ornaments hanging in New York City’s Macy’s department store. The day after Thanksgiving is big business for retailers. Last year, 174 million Americans shopped on Black Friday weekend, according to the National Retail Federation, presumably moving retailers’ balance sheets from red (losses) to black (profits). But the term ‘Black Friday’ has a darker history. It was originally used to describe a financial crisis in 1869, and later adopted by Philadelphia police to describe post-Thanksgiving chaos at department stores in their city. Retailers later co-opted the phrase ‘Black Friday,’ giving it more positive connotations–a shift toward profitability at the start of the crucial holiday shopping season.", + "date": "2018-11-23", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A Darwin's finch on a giant tortoise for the anniversary of 'On the Origin of Species'", + "caption": "Greetings from Galápagos", + "subtitle": "The tortoise and the finch", + "copyright": "© Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures", + "description": "That’s a type of Darwin’s finch perched atop a giant tortoise on Isabela Island, the largest of the Galápagos Islands. The Galápagos form an archipelago more than 500 miles off the west coast of the South American mainland, and the islands are home to many species found nowhere else on earth. The bird is named, of course, for Charles Darwin, the naturalist who traveled here in 1835. His observations of several finch species and other wildlife endemic to the Galápagos contributed to his theory of natural selection, which he documented in ‘On the Origin of Species,’ a book that’s considered a cornerstone of biology. It was first published on this day in 1859.", + "date": "2018-11-24", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Varenna, Italy, on the shore of Lake Como", + "caption": "Snow falls on Lake Como", + "subtitle": "‘Ciao’ from Varenna", + "copyright": "© Andrea Comi/Getty Images", + "description": "Scenic Lake Como in Italy’s Lombardy region is where the rich and famous come to play. The lavish historic villas are home to an increasingly well-heeled cosmopolitan set, including celebrities like George Clooney, who owns a summer house in the lakeside village of Laglio. As it happens, most tourists visit Lake Como in the summer, but we think winter looks magical as well, particularly here on the Riva Grande, the shoreline promenade of Varenna. Como’s picturesque landscape has served as a filming location for many popular movies over the years, including ‘Ocean's Twelve,’ which Clooney starred in, as well as ‘Casino Royale’ and ‘Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.’ Even Jedi knights aren’t immune to the region’s charms. In ‘Star Wars: Episode II,’ Lake Como was the site where Anakin Skywalker falls in love with Padmé Amidala.", + "date": "2018-11-25", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Alice in Wonderland sculpture in Central Park, New York City", + "caption": "'Alice' still enchants", + "subtitle": "A little bit of Wonderland in New York City", + "copyright": "© Diego Grandi/Shutterstock", + "description": "This statue of Alice in Wonderland is found on the east side of New York’s Central Park, near 75th Street. It was commissioned in 1959 by a philanthropist whose late wife had enjoyed reading ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ to their children. 'Alice' was first published on this day in 1865 by the English writer Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who wrote under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. His story of a little girl who falls through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world was inspired by a real girl, Alice Liddell, and it went on to become a classic, inspiring films, television shows, and artwork like this.", + "date": "2018-11-26", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An Arctic fox in Dovrefjell, Norway", + "caption": "Winter is coming", + "subtitle": "The fantastic winter fox", + "copyright": "© Andy Trowbridge/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Animals have many ways to adapt for winter weather, such as migrating, hibernating, and growing thick fur. For the small but mighty Arctic fox, a change in season means changing colors. Its thick fur coat transitions from brown and gray to snowy white as a form of camouflage when colder temperatures arrive at its tundra habitat. Our stoic fox is pictured in the midst of that transition, on its way to becoming as white as the surrounding snow. Other animals that turn white in winter include the snowshoe hare and several species of weasel–but we’re partial to this noble-looking fox. Stay warm, buddy!", + "date": "2018-11-27", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City", + "caption": "Bright lights, big tree", + "subtitle": "Christmas comes to New York City", + "copyright": "© Thorney Lieberman/Getty Images", + "description": "The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree draws throngs of people to Midtown each year to celebrate the holidays. The tradition started in the 1930s, when construction workers at Rockefeller Center pooled their money to buy a tree. Officials at Rockefeller Center later formalized the event, especially today’s lighting ceremony, which will be attended by thousands of onlookers. Each year’s tree is selected by the head gardener at Rockefeller Center and topped with a huge star adorned with Swarovski crystals. This year, the tree introduces a new star designed by architect Daniel Libeskind—it weighs 900 pounds, is more than 9 feet in diameter, and features 70 spikes and three million crystals outfitted with LED lights to emit rays in all directions. In January, the tree is milled, and the lumber donated to Habitat for Humanity. We think Santa would approve.", + "date": "2018-11-28", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Frankfurt Christmas Market in Germany is open now", + "caption": "625 years of holiday cheer", + "subtitle": "A Christmas market with a long history", + "copyright": "© Patrice von Collani/Westend61/Offset", + "description": "We think even Scrooge would delight in the Frankfurt Christmas Market, or Christkindchesmarkt (gesundheit!), a tradition that’s been traced back to 1393. Here you can shop for goods from artisans, binge on marzipan candies, and sip a warm cup of mulled wine. Locals can even shop for Christmas trees, a tradition that is said to have originated in this part of the world. The modern Christmas tree tradition as we know it started in the 15th and 16th centuries in northern Germany and Livonia (present-day Estonia and Latvia). It’s believed the Protestant reformer Martin Luther was the first to add lighted candles to an evergreen. Sidenote: That had to be a fire hazard, right?", + "date": "2018-11-29", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kilchurn Castle in Scotland for St. Andrew's Day", + "caption": "Ruins on the loch", + "subtitle": "In the Highlands for Saint Andrew's Day", + "copyright": "© Jon Arnold/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Clan Campbell built this castle on the shore of Loch Awe in the Highlands of western Scotland during the mid-15th century. Kilchurn Castle withstood numerous structural changes and battles, but it couldn’t survive a lightning strike in 1760, and by 1770 the roof was gone and the castle in ruins. In the summer, you can hike to the site and explore.", + "date": "2018-11-30", + "path": "US/images/2018-11-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-11-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A view of our southernmost continent for Antarctica Day", + "caption": "Greetings from way down under", + "subtitle": "A treaty for science", + "copyright": "© Jan Vermeer/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Twelve nations signed the Antarctic Treaty System on December 1, 1959, establishing the ice-covered continent as a place for scientific study open to all nations and banning any military activity there. Since then, additional countries joined in the treaty—now 53 nations participate in activities at the various research stations there. Our photo shows the northernmost part of Antarctica, the Antarctic Peninsula, south of Chile and Argentina.", + "date": "2018-12-01", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old Nuuk in Nuuk, Greenland", + "caption": "A capital view of Greenland", + "subtitle": "Winter in Old Nuuk", + "copyright": "© nevereverro/Getty Images", + "description": "It may not look like a bustling metropolis, but Nuuk is Greenland’s largest city and capital. Fewer than 56,000 people live in Greenland, and nearly a third of them reside in the modern comfort of Nuuk. Greenland is a constituent country of Denmark, and in Nuuk, the Danes have been a modernizing influence on the city, even here in Old Nuuk, a part of town established in the 1740s. Despite the Danish presence, the majority of Greenland’s population is Greenlandic Inuit. Nuuk began as a coastal fishing settlement, and much of Greenland’s commercial fishing fleet is still based out of the city’s harbor, which is also used as a shipping port.", + "date": "2018-12-02", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A page of Alan Turing's notebook to kick off Computer Science Education Week", + "caption": "Notes from a genius", + "subtitle": "Computer science on the page", + "copyright": "© Spencer Platt/Getty Images News", + "description": "Computer Science Education Week begins today, and because the field can seem daunting to the uninitiated, we’re showing a very relatable document that humanizes the work behind computer science. The notebook in this photo contains equations and ideas crafted by Alan Turing, the British mathematician and early computer scientist who helped the Allies win World War II when he cracked the code of Nazi Germany’s Enigma machine. In 2015, Turing’s notebook, written while he was working on the Enigma code, was sold at auction for more than $1 million.", + "date": "2018-12-03", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sphinx Observatory in Switzerland", + "caption": "A peek at the peak", + "subtitle": "A viewer with a view", + "copyright": "© Jan Greune/Alamy", + "description": "The Sphinx Observatory isn’t the highest astronomical observatory on earth, but it might feel like it to the lucky travelers who visit. To reach the observatory, they take a train up into the Swiss Alps, alight at Europe’s highest railway station, and ascend in an elevator tunneled inside the mountain. Once on top, stargazing is the academic focus, but visitors can take in sweeping views from the Sphinx’s 11,716-foot vantage. On either side are the Jungfrau and the Mönch, both members of the ‘four-thousander’ club—mountains that tower at least 4,000 meters (that’s 13,123 feet) above sea level.", + "date": "2018-12-04", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The US Capitol with flags at half-staff as former President George H.W. Bush lies in state at the Capitol rotunda, Washington, DC, on Dec 3, 2018", + "caption": "A national day of mourning", + "subtitle": "Remembering George H.W. 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Our photo shows the Capitol dome on December 3, with flags flying at half-staff in honor of the former president and World War II veteran.", + "date": "2018-12-05", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An eagle-owl in Helsinki for Finland's Independence Day", + "caption": "Feathered friend of the Finns", + "subtitle": "The owl that loved football", + "copyright": "© Markus Varesvuo/Minden Pictures", + "description": "As the name indicates, you’ll find the huge Eurasian eagle-owl in forests across Europe and Asia. The eagle-owl in our photo today lives near Helsinki, Finland.", + "date": "2018-12-06", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii", + "caption": "Remembering Pearl Harbor", + "subtitle": "Honoring our fallen heroes", + "copyright": "© AB Forces News Collection/Alamy Stock Photo", + "description": "For Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we’re at the USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, a landmark that sees more than 2 million visitors each year. The memorial can only be reached by boat, since it straddles the sunken hull of the Arizona, which was bombed in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on this day in 1941. The event killed 2,403 Americans, and many of their names are inscribed here. The Arizona memorial is undergoing repairs this winter, but it’s slated to reopen to the public in March 2019. A commemoration ceremony is planned nearby for today’s observance.", + "date": "2018-12-07", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada", + "caption": "Season’s greetings from Banff", + "subtitle": "How lovely are your branches", + "copyright": "© Aurora Photos/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "While we are certainly fans of pretty lights and ornaments during the holidays, nothing could be lovelier than these evergreens in their natural setting, with just a dusting of snow. This wintry scene is from Two Jack Lake in the eastern part of Banff National Park, in Alberta, Canada. Banff, Canada’s oldest national park, is surrounded by other provincial and national parks, and together they make up a vast area of spectacular wilderness. Wintertime in this neck of the woods means plenty of skiing, snowshoeing, and if you’re lucky, glimpsing the northern lights.", + "date": "2018-12-08", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Snow covering the Painted Hills of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon", + "caption": "The painted hills of prehistory", + "subtitle": "There’s treasure in them thar hills", + "copyright": "© Floris van Breugel/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This wintry view comes from Oregon’s Painted Hills, part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and home to one of the most complete fossil records on the planet. Paleontologists have uncovered fossils here that date as far back as 44 million years ago, when this region had a hot, wet, subtropical climate, home to crocodiles and rhino-like plant eaters. And what’s above ground here is equally impressive. This is only a glimpse of the portion of the monument called the Painted Hills, named for its vivid colors that are a result of layers of sediment from various geologic periods.", + "date": "2018-12-09", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A Christmas Island red crab during its migration", + "caption": "The crabs of Christmas Island", + "subtitle": "Feeling crabby?", + "copyright": "© Ingo Arndt/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Bright red crabs like this one number in the tens of millions here on Christmas Island, a territory of Australia located in the Indian Ocean. It’s warm on the island this time of year, and these crabs are migrating to the sea, where they will mate and spawn. The event is quite a spectacle—onlookers will see rivers of crabs, thousands of them at a time climbing over fences and crossing roads on their journey, which attracts tourists to the remote destination. This isle itself was named by an English sea captain who discovered the destination on Christmas Day of 1643.", + "date": "2018-12-10", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Kilimanjaro seen from Chyulu Hills National Park in Kenya for Mountain Day", + "caption": "A Kilimanjaro view", + "subtitle": "‘The mountains are calling’", + "copyright": "© Lucas Vallecillos/Alamy Stock Photo", + "description": "Mountains matter—that’s the message from the United Nations for International Mountain Day, observed on December 11. More than half the world’s population relies on mountains for fresh water, food, and clean energy. When mountain ecosystems are threatened by climate change and land degradation, it endangers not just plants and animals, but also the people who depend on mountains to survive. Here at Mount Kilimanjaro, viewed from Chyulu Hills National Park in neighboring Kenya, the peak’s shrinking glaciers and ice fields are being closely monitored by scientists.", + "date": "2018-12-11", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Poinsettia flower buds", + "caption": "Winter blooms", + "subtitle": "The story of the poinsettia", + "copyright": "© Wild Wonders of Europe/Radisics/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The winter holidays are the poinsettia’s time to shine. Today, National Poinsettia Day, marks the anniversary of the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett, the physician and botanist who first introduced the colorful plant to the United States in the late 1820s. He discovered the plant while he was serving as the first US ambassador to Mexico, the plant’s native country, where Aztecs once used it to produce red dye. According to legend, the poinsettia’s association with Christmas began in 16th-century Mexico, where a little girl—too poor to buy a gift—gathered weeds from the roadside and placed them in front of a church altar. They eventually produced lovely red leaves alongside the green ones, and the poinsettia plant was on its way to becoming a Christmas tradition.", + "date": "2018-12-12", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Reykjavik on the second night of the Yule Lads", + "caption": "Yule love Reykjavik", + "subtitle": "Iceland awaits the Yule Lads", + "copyright": "© Arctic-Images/Corbis Documentary/Getty Images", + "description": "If you’re spending the holidays here in Reykjavik, be sure to keep an eye out for Sausage-Swiper, Window-Peeper, and Door-Slammer. They’re three of the Yule Lads, a group of 13 mischievous pranksters who—according to local folklore—visit homes one by one to leave rewards or punishments for children on each of the 13 days leading up to Christmas. Tonight, the Gully Gawk is scheduled for a visitation, waiting for an opportunity to sneak into the cowshed and steal milk. Modern versions of the lads sometimes portray them in a benevolent light, even dressed like Santa Claus, but other stories are dark. The lads are said to be the sons of Gryla, a mountain troll with an appetite for mischievous children. Let’s hope we’re on the nice list this year.", + "date": "2018-12-13", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A female northern cardinal", + "caption": "The Christmas Bird Count begins", + "subtitle": "Time to count some birds", + "copyright": "© Matthew Studebaker/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Before the 20th century, some North Americans organized ‘Christmas side hunts’ in which participants would choose sides, then compete to bag as many birds as possible. In 1900, ornithologist Frank Chapman suggested a bird census instead, and the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) was born. The annual count is sponsored by the National Audubon Society. This year, the CBC runs from today through January 5, 2019, giving citizen scientists across North America time to join in, get outside, and spot some birds. The data collected is used to gauge the health of various bird populations–this information is then used to focus conservation efforts on particular species and geographical areas.", + "date": "2018-12-14", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Stoneman Bridge on the Merced River in Yosemite National Park", + "caption": "Season of solitude in Yosemite", + "subtitle": "A long winter’s nap, perhaps?", + "copyright": "© Ron_Thomas/E+/Getty Images", + "description": "Situated in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite gets a heavy dose of snow every winter. This makes for lovely scenes like the one in our image today, with icy branches framing the Stoneman Bridge, one of eight Yosemite Valley Bridges, each made with local stones.", + "date": "2018-12-15", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Holiday decorations on a canal in Murano, Italy", + "caption": "Murano aglow", + "subtitle": "Holidays in the Venetian Lagoon", + "copyright": "© John Warburton-Lee/DanitaDelimont.com", + "description": "About a mile north of Venice, in the Venetian Lagoon, is a collection of seven small islands that lie so closely together they’re generally known as a single island called ‘Murano.’ Visitors cross the narrow canals of Murano via pedestrian bridges. 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Orville Wright snapped this photo of the plane as it’s piloted by his brother Wilbur, gliding down the slope of Big Kill Devil Hill in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in October 1902.", + "date": "2018-12-17", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For the anniversary of the premiere of 'The Nutcracker,' a scene of the Moscow Ballet performing the popular dance", + "caption": "A holiday tradition is born", + "subtitle": "A hit ballet, long after its debut", + "copyright": "© Tytus Zmijewski/Epa/Shutterstock", + "description": "These days, Tchaikovsky’s ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ is an iconic holiday entertainment staple, produced by companies around the world. In this photo, the Moscow Ballet performs the seasonal crowd-pleaser in Toruń, Poland. But when the ballet debuted this day in 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia, it was not a hit. ‘The Nutcracker’ was revived and restaged in the early 20th century, but still didn’t make an impact. Then in 1944, the San Francisco Ballet performed the American debut of the ballet to great acclaim. It became a true Christmastime classic 10 years later, when choreographer George Balanchine staged his own 1954 production with the New York City Ballet. Balanchine’s version caught on and inspired other dance companies to stage it themselves. Today, ‘The Nutcracker’ is often such a draw that a staging of Tchaikovsky’s Christmas fantasy can help keep a ballet company financially stable.", + "date": "2018-12-18", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic", + "caption": "Snow falls on Bohemia", + "subtitle": "Hezké svátky", + "copyright": "© borchee/E+/Getty Images", + "description": "Hezké svátky (Happy holidays) from Prague! The Charles Bridge connects Old Town Prague to the rest of the capital of the Czech Republic. It’s a popular experience for tourists to walk the bridge, snapping photos of the many statues on the span. In our photo today, a light snow coats Prague and enhances the city’s old-world charm.", + "date": "2018-12-19", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Nabana-no-Sato gardens at Nagashima Spa Land in Kuwana, Japan", + "caption": "Winter illuminations in Nabana-no-Sato", + "subtitle": "Seasonal lights dazzle in Japan", + "copyright": "© Julian Krakowiak/Alamy", + "description": "This is just a glimpse of the elaborate light display at Nabana-no-Sato, a flower park located in the garden of Nagashima Spa Land in Kuwana, Japan. Millions of LED light bulbs are used here to illuminate the grounds and create shimmering pathways, tunnels, and patterns. Winter illuminations like this have grown in popularity at Japan’s parks, and they often stay up long after the holidays, providing a bright distraction from winter’s long nights.", + "date": "2018-12-20", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For the winter solstice, Santa Fe's Farolito Walk", + "caption": "All is bright in Santa Fe", + "subtitle": "Paper lanterns on the longest night", + "copyright": "© Julien McRoberts/Danita Delimont", + "description": "For the winter solstice today, we’re in Santa Fe, where residents celebrate the holidays with lovely paper lanterns known as farolitos, or luminarias. The annual Farolito Walk takes place each Christmas Eve in the city’s Canyon Road arts district, but the farolitos are often on display much earlier, lighting the way among the pueblo-style architecture that this region is known for. Winter solstice marks both the official start of winter, and the longest night of the year—meaning these paper lanterns will be put to good use tonight.", + "date": "2018-12-21", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moonrise over Yellowstone National Park", + "caption": "'Cold Moon' rising", + "subtitle": "Night of the ‘Cold Moon’", + "copyright": "© Tom Murphy/Getty Images", + "description": "Historically, many cultures have looked to the moon rather than the sun to help track the months and seasons—and they adopted special names for full moons throughout the year. That’s why, in the Northern Hemisphere, a full moon that appears in December is known as the Cold Moon, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, a nod to the chilly temperatures of winter. Various American Indian tribes have given it equally descriptive names, including the Long Night Moon, as it occurs near the winter solstice. Other Native American terms include Oak Moon, Big Spirit Moon, and Snow Moon. The Cold Moon of 2018 rises this evening about 15 minutes after sunset. And in case you’re wondering, the moonrise on our homepage image today was photographed over the Thunderer, a mountain in Yellowstone National Park, in Wyoming.", + "date": "2018-12-22", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ravennaschlucht Christmas market in the Höllental valley, Germany", + "caption": "Holiday shopping in Deutschland", + "subtitle": "Make your list and check it twice", + "copyright": "© Daniel Schoenen/Aurora Photos", + "description": "Last-minute holiday shopping doesn’t look so stressful here at Ravennaschlucht Christmas market in the Black Forest region of southwest Germany. The tradition of attending a local Christmas market, or Christkindlmarkt, dates back to the Germany of the Middle Ages, and remains a popular holiday custom. At these outdoor gatherings visitors stock up on baked goods and crafts, enjoy entertainment, and sip mulled wine. Prost!", + "date": "2018-12-23", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Salzburg, Austria, for the 200th anniversary of the classic carol", + "caption": "'Silent Night' turns 200", + "subtitle": "The birthplace of a classic Christmas carol", + "copyright": "© MacEaton/Alamy", + "description": "All is calm here in Salzburg, Austria, tonight–much like we imagine it was on this day 200 years ago, when the song ‘Silent Night’ made its debut in the world. This is the bicentennial of the popular carol, written by Franz Gruber and Joseph Mohr, and first performed in a chapel in the nearby town of Oberndorf. The song has since been performed by artists around the world and was given intangible cultural heritage status by UNESCO. But the most popular recording of the song belongs to Bing Crosby, whose rendition remains the third best-selling single of all time.", + "date": "2018-12-24", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A wintry scene for Christmas", + "caption": "Twinkle, twinkle, little tree", + "subtitle": "Happy holidays!", + "copyright": "© Nimia", + "description": "The practice of decorating a home with pine boughs predates the more modern idea of the Christmas tree by centuries. By the 1600s, the Protestant population of Germany embraced the idea of bringing a tree into the home and decorating it, setting in motion the development of a grand Western tradition that has spread beyond Europe and North America, and fuels an entire industry of tree farms and the manufacture of artificial trees. If you’re celebrating Christmas today, we wish you a merry one.", + "date": "2018-12-25", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Oxford Circus crossing, London", + "caption": "Boxing Day is here", + "subtitle": "Boxing Day—a shopper’s delight", + "copyright": "© Matt Cheetham/Getty Images", + "description": "We’re in London’s West End for Boxing Day, a holiday that originated in the UK. It’s said the event takes its name from the historic practice of employers giving their servants and tradespeople boxes of gifts on the day after Christmas (since the servants had to work on Christmas Day). These days, the holiday shopping deals rival those on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, particularly in the UK, Australia, and Canada, but increasingly in other countries as well. Are you celebrating Boxing Day?", + "date": "2018-12-26", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bethesda Fountain in New York City", + "caption": "Snow day in Central Park", + "subtitle": "A wonderland in winter", + "copyright": "© Mitchell Funk/Getty Images", + "description": "There’s no shortage of activities in New York’s Central Park, even when winter covers the park in snow. Here in the uh, central part of Central Park is the Bethesda Terrace, and in the center of that, the Bethesda Fountain. A fresh coat of snow highlights details on the fountain’s Angel of the Waters sculpture—the only statue that was part of the park’s original design. Beyond the terrace is the Ramble and Lake—a great stretch of park to have a snowball fight in if you ask us. Do you have a favorite park for winter activities?", + "date": "2018-12-27", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A bald eagle in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park", + "caption": "The Endangered Species Act, 45 years later", + "subtitle": "A species no longer at risk", + "copyright": "© Kathleen Reeder Wildlife Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "This magnificent bird of prey flies over Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. The bald eagle is part of a conservation success story, for our national bird was once headed toward extinction. A rapid decline in bald eagle populations was one of the motivating factors in establishing the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The chemical pesticide DDT, previously thought to be safe, was causing high mortality rates for bald eagle chicks, as well as many other birds exposed to the chemical. DDT was banned, and the eagles’ numbers began to rise again.", + "date": "2018-12-28", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The aurora borealis over Lofoten, Norway", + "caption": "Skies light up over Norway", + "subtitle": "When science looks like magic", + "copyright": "© arnaudbertrande/Getty Images", + "description": "The mechanics of the northern lights are still not fully understood, as there are multiple influences and atmospheric conditions that create these photogenic ripples of colored light in the sky. Scientists agree that solar winds—big pulses of energy from our sun—interfere with the Earth’s magnetic fields, especially at the polar regions. The result is a ghostly light show in the sky—like the one in our photo today, captured in Norway.", + "date": "2018-12-29", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A sea slug in the waters off Bali", + "caption": "Solar-powered sea slug", + "subtitle": "Adorably evolutionary sea sheep", + "copyright": "© Media Drum World/Alamy", + "description": "Perhaps you can understand why this tiny sea slug is sometimes called the ‘sea sheep’ or ‘leaf sheep’? It grazes on algae just as a sheep grazes on grass, and it bears more than a little resemblance to an actual sheep. Sea sheep don’t digest the chloroplasts in the algae they eat—instead, they absorb the energy-producing cells. As a result, the leaf-like fins all over the sea sheep’s back are loaded with working chloroplasts, making the sea sheep one of the only non-plant life forms on Earth with the ability to photosynthesize—that is, produce its own energy using sunlight and water. Who knew an evolutionary advancement could be so cute?", + "date": "2018-12-30", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fireworks in London for the New Year", + "caption": "So long, 2018", + "subtitle": "A new tradition in London", + "copyright": "© Anadolu Agency/Getty Images", + "description": "The large-scale New Year’s Eve fireworks display in London didn’t begin until 1999, but the extravaganza has been going strong ever since. Our photo today shows the celebration in 2017, as fireworks over the London Eye (the large Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the Thames) explode with color. And even though Big Ben’s chime has been silenced until maintenance on the tower is completed in 2021, the bell will ring for the New Year. Whether you’re out on the streets of a major urban area, or quietly celebrating at home, we hope you have a fun New Year’s Eve.", + "date": "2018-12-31", + "path": "US/images/2018-12-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2018-12-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "At the top of Mount Fuji in Japan", + "caption": "The sun rises on a new year", + "subtitle": "New Year’s Day in the land of the rising sun", + "copyright": "© Nopasorn Kowathanakul/Getty Images", + "description": "Watching the first sunrise of a new year is a tradition for some, and in Japan, it’s an event. Crowds gather on mountaintops or beaches to get beautiful, unobstructed views of the new year’s first daybreak. The hikers in this photo are gathered on Japan’s Mount Fuji to watch the sunrise, but in a warmer time of year. Highly skilled mountaineers have been known to summit Mount Fuji on New Year’s Day, but dangerously high winds and bitterly cold temperatures make the peak of Mount Fuji on January 1 off limits to most of us. Of course, you don’t have to get to Japan and climb Fuji or any other mountain to watch the new year sun peek over the horizon. Maybe you are still awake from your New Year’s Eve celebration and can enjoy the sunrise just before you retire for the first official nap of 2019. Let’s make it a good one!", + "date": "2019-01-01", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Science Fiction Day, inventor Nikola Tesla and his magnifying transmitter", + "caption": "Science fiction becomes science fact", + "subtitle": "Tesla, the visionary", + "copyright": "© Nikola Tesla Museum/Science Photo Library", + "description": "We approach today’s observance of National Science Fiction Day through a route of science fact. Our photo shows Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla with his magnifying transmitter—an experimental power generator that used his Tesla coils to demonstrate the possibility of a safe, wireless electrical grid. While Tesla’s vision for an electrical system never materialized, many of his concepts and designs would shape various technologies to come, including radio transmission, and even some fundamentals of the internet.", + "date": "2019-01-02", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A ladybug hibernates in Tewin, England", + "caption": "'Tis the season to snooze", + "subtitle": "How do ladybugs winter?", + "copyright": "© James Pearce/Alamy", + "description": "Our photo shows a single ladybug taking a winter’s nap near Tewin, England. That’s right, many species of ladybug hibernate over the winter. In Redwood Regional Park near San Francisco, this time of year is ‘ladybug season’—when hikers in the cool, damp woods may spot a large group of ladybugs—called a ‘loveliness’—huddled for warmth and safety, snoozing until spring. Then they’ll wake up and get back to eating more crop-killing aphids—seems reason enough to let that loveliness of ladybugs into your yard.", + "date": "2019-01-03", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For World Braille Day, a tactile map of Landshut, Germany", + "caption": "A map for your fingertips", + "subtitle": "Observing World Braille Day in Bavaria", + "copyright": "© Zoonar GmbH/Alamy", + "description": "This is not just a model; it’s also a tactile map of Landshut, Germany, and it’s meant to be explored with your fingertips. By touch alone, travelers with visual impairments can orient themselves among the real city’s streets and buildings. The miniature representation of this Bavarian town includes local landmarks like towering St. Martin’s Church, which is the tallest church in Bavaria and the second tallest brick structure in the world. The map is also embossed with the raised dots used in the Braille writing system, employed here to identify important parts of town. We’re showing this tactile visual aid today in honor of World Braille Day, an event observed each year on the birthday of Louis Braille, who created Braille in 1824.", + "date": "2019-01-04", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Marc Chagall's ceiling inside the Palais Garnier on the anniversary of its opening", + "caption": "Paris opera house hits a high note", + "subtitle": "Art abounds at the Palais Garnier", + "copyright": "© Stephane Gautier/agefotostock", + "description": "Fancy opera houses like the Palais Garnier were designed for more than just watching a performance. The open balconies and winding staircases were meant to encourage people-watching, especially among the upper classes. Commissioned by Napoleon III as part of his grand, transformative renovation of Paris, the Palais Garnier first opened on this day in 1875. Immediately upon opening its doors, it became the place to see and be seen—and to be surrounded by opulence. The domed ceiling shown here was painted by Marc Chagall in 1964, covering the original ceiling paintings by artist Jules Lenepveu. Chagall’s colorful, dreamlike work stretches nearly 2,600 square feet and depicts scenes from operas by 14 different composers, including Beethoven and Debussy.", + "date": "2019-01-05", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in China", + "caption": "Frozen beauty in Harbin", + "subtitle": "A winter wonderland in Northeast China", + "copyright": "© Gavin Hellier/Getty Images", + "description": "The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is considered the largest such event in the world. It’s home to record-breaking ice sculptures, including a 101-foot-tall tower installed just this year and shaped like the dress of a flamenco dancer. Here you can meander through entire villages made of ice and built to scale. You can also see ice replicas of famous landmarks like the Sphinx and the Great Wall of China. Last year’s event attracted more than 18 million visitors to this chilly destination, aptly nicknamed ‘Ice City.’", + "date": "2019-01-06", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Snowy owl", + "caption": "Owl by myself", + "subtitle": "An avian predator built for the snow", + "copyright": "© Jérémie LeBlond-Fontaine/Getty Images", + "description": "This striking snowy owl makes its home in the Arctic tundra, but the species is known to migrate as far south as the northern part of the contiguous United States in search of food. If you’re in snowy owl territory, keep a lookout for its signature wintry white plumage. While adult male snowy owls are almost entirely white, young owls and adult females like this one have patterns of black feathers among the snow-white plumage. All snowy owls have unmistakably golden eyes, and like other owls, they can rotate their heads about 270 degrees.", + "date": "2019-01-07", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state", + "caption": "Mount Rainier peeks through", + "subtitle": "A stunning national park in winter white", + "copyright": "© Stephen Matera/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Most of us visit our national parks when the weather is warm and comfortable. But winter’s snowy landscapes and cold solitude can lend a striking beauty to the scenery and wildlife of many public lands. For example, winter is a great time to enjoy recreational snow activities at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state, pictured here peeking through the clouds at sunrise. An added winter bonus is that visitors can experience public treasures like Mount Rainier without the summertime crowds.", + "date": "2019-01-08", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mua Caves in the Ninh Bình province of Vietnam", + "caption": "It’s Take the Stairs Day", + "subtitle": "What, no escalator?", + "copyright": "© Cavan Images/Offset", + "description": "On Take the Stairs Day, take some inspiration from this mountain path in the Ninh Bình province of Vietnam. Or just be glad you don’t have to climb it. The stone path next to the entrance of the Mua Caves zigzags up 486 steps that were designed in the style of the Great Wall of China. At the top, you’ll find a small pagoda and panoramic views of the countryside. Plus, a feeling of achievement.", + "date": "2019-01-09", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ice-fishing village near L'Anse-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada", + "caption": "Fishing in the deep freeze", + "subtitle": "‘You should see the one that got away!’", + "copyright": "© Hemis/Alamy", + "description": "Don’t be fooled by the modest size of these ice-fishing shanties near the village of L'Anse-Saint-Jean, Quebec. Modern-day ice huts are often tricked out with big-screen TVs, underwater cameras, sonar fish-finders, and even bathrooms with hot showers. Some fishermen and women spend entire weekends out on the lake, warm and dry. Here in the Saguenay region of Quebec, they may be fishing for walleye, redfish, cod, or black turbot, which they reel in after drilling a hole in the ice and casting a line in the frigid waters. Brrrr!", + "date": "2019-01-10", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The village of Aguerd Oudad and the larger town of Tafraout in Morocco", + "caption": "Morocco dreaming", + "subtitle": "Life in a North African town", + "copyright": "© Doug Pearson Photography/plainpicture", + "description": "The nearly hidden valley town called Tafraout (sometimes spelled Tafraoute) and smaller settlement, Aguerd Oudad, are surrounded by the red hills of the Anti-Atlas Mountains, far from the larger cities in Morocco. The area is frequently visited by climbers who come to scale the nearby peaks, like this one, called Napoleon’s Hat (it’s thought to resemble the bicorne hat that Napoleon Bonaparte memorably wore sideways). The town is remote enough that tourists must make an effort to get there, but as many travel writers note, it’s well worth it. The villagers here lead a quieter, slower-paced life than those in Morocco’s bustling urban centers such as Marrakesh.", + "date": "2019-01-11", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Siberian Snowkiting Cup in Novosibirsk, Russia", + "caption": "Snowkiting in Siberia", + "subtitle": "Sailing across the ice", + "copyright": "© Kirill Kukhmar/Getty Images", + "description": "These snowkiters are competing at a tournament in Novosibirsk, Russia. Like kiteboarding on liquid water, the sport of snowkiting uses a parachute-like foil kite, which catches the wind and pulls the boarder along a frozen, snowy landscape. The sport wasn’t invented here in Siberia, but when January sends the mercury plunging, the freezing temperatures create ideal conditions for the sport.", + "date": "2019-01-12", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A rider hunts with an eagle in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia", + "caption": "Above the Mongolian plains", + "subtitle": "On the hunt", + "copyright": "© Timothy Allen/Getty Images", + "description": "Historians believe that falconry may have begun in Mesopotamia as long as 4,000 years ago, but this particular style of hunting with eagles on horseback dates back roughly 1,000 years. Various nomadic tribes from the Middle East and Western Asia trained golden eagles, falcons, and hawks to ride out to the mountains with them, and when the bird spotted a hare or fox, it flew out, caught the animal, and brought it back to the rider on the horse. Many people in Mongolia continue to hunt in this traditional fashion today. Our photo of an eagle hunter was taken in the Altai Mountains of western Mongolia, where many ethnic Kazakh eagle hunters fled during the communist era of Kazakhstan.", + "date": "2019-01-13", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "La Digue, an island in the Seychelles", + "caption": "Wish you were here?", + "subtitle": "An island oasis in the Indian Ocean", + "copyright": "© Oleksandr Dibrova/Adobe Stock", + "description": "Ah, what it must be like to feel the sand under your feet on the beaches of La Digue, one of the islands of the Republic of Seychelles. The islands that make up the Seychelles lay far out in the western waters of the Indian Ocean—the closest mainland is the east coast of Africa, more than 900 miles to the west, and the island nation of Madagascar lies nearly as far to the south. But why go anywhere else when you can wander the beach and romp in the surf in the Seychelles—and perhaps even see an Aldabra giant tortoise in its natural habitat. You know what? We’re going to start packing right now…", + "date": "2019-01-14", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The distinctive roof of the British Museum and the surrounding area", + "caption": "A London landmark turns 260", + "subtitle": "A personal collection becomes an institution", + "copyright": "© Vladimir Zakharov/Getty Images", + "description": "That blue expanse on the left of today's homepage image is the roof of the British Museum's Great Court and Reading Room in London. The oculus at the top of the dome is made of glass, and the ceilings within are papier-mâché. The Great Court opened in 2000, a new addition to a storied institution. Irish physician Sir Hans Sloane sold his personal collection of antiquities and books to Great Britain in the mid-18th century. Sloane’s items included many books, rare manuscripts, and artifacts from around the globe, and he wanted them preserved and exhibited in public. This led to the creation of the British Museum, the world’s first national public museum, which opened this day in 1759. The collection has grown and changed significantly since then, but one detail remains: Admission to this London attraction is still free.", + "date": "2019-01-15", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Climbing the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, as the aurora borealis glows", + "caption": "Ice climbing at the Athabasca", + "subtitle": "Up on the glacier", + "copyright": "© Paul Zizka/Aurora Photos", + "description": "The Athabasca is the most-visited glacier in North America. Located in Canada’s Jasper National Park, it’s one of the six ‘toes’ of the Columbia Icefield, a natural feature of the Canadian Rockies. The Athabasca has receded by nearly a mile in the past 125 years, losing about 16 feet of ice each year. And that's not all that's moving in the Columbia Icefield—there's also an icefall that travels downslope (the way a waterfall would) between 50 and 400 feet per year.", + "date": "2019-01-16", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "In Somerset, England, for Old Twelvey Night", + "caption": "Mist on the moors", + "subtitle": "A-wassailing we go", + "copyright": "© Guy Edwardes/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Somewhere under that dense fog, the people of Somerset county in southwest England may be marching from house to house, singing songs and dancing, and asking for a drink or snack in return. If that sounds like Christmas caroling, you’re right. But it’s the English tradition of wassailing—a practice that usually takes place on Twelfth Night, which marks the coming of the Epiphany and takes place on January 5 or 6. So why do the people living in this farmland moor wassail on January 17? Because in Somerset, the locals observe the pre-Gregorian calendar Twelfth Night, which falls on January 17. They may even stage an ‘apple wassail’ with a trip to a local cider orchard, to sing and make noise for a good harvest in the new year.", + "date": "2019-01-17", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Latona Fountain in the Gardens of Versailles for the 100th anniversary of the Paris Peace Conference", + "caption": "Marking a centennial in Versailles", + "subtitle": "An opulent backdrop for a historic event", + "copyright": "© Arnaud Chicurel/SuperStock", + "description": "We’re at the Palace of Versailles for the 100th anniversary of the Paris Peace Conference, which convened here in January 1919, marking the end of World War I. Diplomats from 32 countries and nationalities attended to negotiate terms of peace. They ultimately signed five treaties, including the Treaty of Versailles, which ordered Germany to take responsibility for losses and damages in the war and to pay reparations. The conference also established the League of Nations, the first intergovernmental organization dedicated to preserving world peace. The organization was later succeeded by the United Nations.", + "date": "2019-01-18", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida", + "caption": "Miami Beach goes deco", + "subtitle": "It’s Art Deco Weekend in Miami Beach", + "copyright": "© Guido Cozzi/Offset/Shutterstock", + "description": "We’re getting Don Johnson vibes from this image of Miami Beach’s iconic Ocean Drive. It’s a landmark that’s appeared in many TV shows and movies over the years while also being home to celebrities like Gianni Versace. This weekend the city is celebrating the neighborhood’s distinctive architecture. Art Deco Weekend is a long-running, free community festival that shines a light on the unique architecture here on Ocean Drive and throughout the Miami Beach Architectural District, better known as the Miami Art Deco District. Art deco architecture, which reached its peak in the 1920s in the United States, is known for streamlined designs and symmetrical geometric figures, a look that pairs nicely with Miami Beach’s ocean views.", + "date": "2019-01-19", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Emperor penguins in the Ross Sea, Antarctica", + "caption": "The original deep-sea divers", + "subtitle": "It’s Penguin Awareness Day", + "copyright": "© Paul Nicklen/Getty Images", + "description": "In honor of Penguin Awareness Day, we’re featuring the big daddy of the penguin world–the emperor penguin. At about 4 feet tall and weighing up to 100 pounds, it’s both the tallest and heaviest penguin species. The emperor is found only in Antarctica, where it endures wind chills colder than -75 degrees F and blizzard winds of more than 120 mph. It survives these harsh weather conditions by storing lots of fat underneath four layers of feathers. But the emperor penguin truly rules underwater, where it spends roughly half of its life. Studies show that an emperor can dive more than 1,700 feet below the surface, holding its breath more than 15 minutes at a time. It goes to such great depths in search of food, often for its babies back on shore.", + "date": "2019-01-20", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC", + "caption": "Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.", + "subtitle": "A day of service for Dr. King", + "copyright": "© Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images News/License granted by Intellectual Properties Management, Atlanta, Georgia, as exclusive licensor of the King Estate", + "description": "This statue is ‘Stone of Hope,’ part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial that opened in 2011 in West Potomac Park, Washington, DC. The title of the 30-foot granite sculpture comes from a line in King's ‘I Have A Dream’ speech: ‘Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.’ Across the country today, volunteers will spend their day giving back in honor of Dr. King. His birthday was made a federal holiday in 1983, and in 1994 Congress designated the event as a national day of service, inviting citizens to observe the holiday by improving their communities.", + "date": "2019-01-21", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bodegas Ysios, a winery in La Rioja, Spain", + "caption": "Modern architecture in classic Spain", + "subtitle": "Is this Minecraft headquarters?", + "copyright": "© Mike Randolph/Masterfile", + "description": "This pixelated-looking building is home to a boutique winery in the Rioja region of northern Spain. Inside, the Bodegas Ysios produces red wine from Tempranillo grapes grown in the area. The building itself was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava to echo the outline of wine barrels lined up in a row. Out here in the foothills of the Sierra de Cantabria, it creates a memorable contrast with the rustic environment.", + "date": "2019-01-22", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "On Pie Day, an apple tree in winter", + "caption": "Pie in the sky", + "subtitle": "Celebrating Pie Day is as easy as, well…", + "copyright": "© Chris Stein/Getty Images", + "description": "Can these frosty apples be salvaged in time for National Pie Day today? The annual event—a simple celebration of the beloved desserts–was created by the American Pie Council (APC), a group dedicated to ‘preserving America's pie heritage and promoting America's love affair with pies.’ According to a survey conducted by the APC in 2008, more Americans prefer apple pie over any other, and it’s that variety which inspired our homepage today. But while many things may be as American as apple pie, it’s generally believed that the pie itself originated in England. In fact, English poet Geoffrey Chaucer penned a recipe in 1381 for a pie that includes apples, spices, raisins, figs, pears, and saffron. If you have a favorite pie, it sounds like today’s a sweet day to celebrate.", + "date": "2019-01-23", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Park City, Utah, for the Sundance Film Festival, which begins today", + "caption": "Sundance comes to the valley", + "subtitle": "Lights, camera, Sundance", + "copyright": "© Patrick Brandenburg/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The Sundance Film Festival begins today in Utah, bringing glitz and glamour to the ski town of Park City. When it first launched in 1978, the goal of the festival was to highlight American-made films and attract filmmakers to Utah. Robert Redford has long been involved in the festival, serving as chairman at the first event and in the years since, helping it become the media extravaganza it is today. In 1984 Redford’s Sundance Institute took over management of the festival, hence the ‘Sundance’ name, which comes from the name of the character he played in ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.’ In its 41-year history, Sundance has become perhaps the premier showcase for American independent and documentary film. We look forward to seeing what innovative new films steal the limelight in 2019.", + "date": "2019-01-24", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Performers at the International Festival of the Masquerade Games in Pernik, Bulgaria", + "caption": "Kukeri march in the masquerade", + "subtitle": "Fighting evil with costumes", + "copyright": "© djumandji/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Wearing costumes made of furs, fabric, and wood, these performers are known as kukeri. They march and dance, while making noise with the many bells on their costumes. It’s a pagan Slavic custom dating back to ancient times and still takes place each winter in many cities and villages in the Balkan Peninsula of southeastern Europe. The elaborate costumes and loud noises are intended to keep evil spirits at bay. Meanwhile, a member of each participating family—usually the youngest—conducts a blessing called a survakane; using a decorated staff, he or she lightly pats other family members on the back, giving a blessing of happiness and prosperity for the coming year. Traditionally, kukeri performers were men, though women now participate as well.", + "date": "2019-01-25", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rajgad Fort near Pune, India", + "caption": "Ruins of Rajgad", + "subtitle": "Visiting a Maratha fortress", + "copyright": "© Rohit Gowaikar/Getty Images", + "description": "To celebrate India’s independence on Republic Day today, we take you to Rajgad Fort near Pune, India. In the 17th century, this fort near the west coast of India was the capital of the Maratha Empire. Today it’s the reward for a long hike to the top, where some visitors opt to spend the night—a sprawling relic of India’s history, Rajgad Fort is worth exploring for more than a day.", + "date": "2019-01-26", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, Germany", + "caption": "Holocaust Remembrance Day", + "subtitle": "A memorial in Germany", + "copyright": "© McPHOTO/age fotostock", + "description": "We’re in Berlin for International Holocaust Remembrance Day today, looking at the monument called ‘Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.’ The memorial looks rigid and ordered, with 2,711 concrete slabs arranged in a grid pattern across 4.7 acres. But architect Peter Eisenman, who designed the work, purposely skewed some of the grid, so that spaces between the slabs may shrink or grow as you walk among the gray blocks. And the gaps are intentionally so narrow that they allow only individual passage. As the visitor navigates through the grid, the subtle shifts in these spaces are meant to shatter the illusion of order and security.", + "date": "2019-01-27", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lake Dobson in Mount Field National Park of Tasmania", + "caption": "The wilds of Tasmania", + "subtitle": "Ancient groves in Australia", + "copyright": "© Tom Mackie/plainpicture", + "description": "Like mainland Australia, the island state of Tasmania is home to many distinct landscapes and ecosystems, and Mount Field National Park is a spectacular showcase of the island’s diversity. Tall swamp gum forests and massive tree ferns distinguish the base of the mountain, but climbing to higher elevations leads to the temperate rainforests of pencil pine, leatherwood, and other trees endemic to Tasmania along the shores of Lake Dobson, shown here. While rare species of plants and animals call the park home, perhaps the park’s greatest diversity lies with its fungi—the tremendous variety of mushrooms found here is still not fully cataloged, but fungi are increasingly understood to underpin the general health of the park’s ecosystems as a whole. And if all that natural diversity here isn’t enough to draw you to Tasmania’s Mount Field, some of the hills and mountains in the park have ski runs during snowy winters.", + "date": "2019-01-28", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An old farm in the Shetland Islands, Scotland", + "caption": "Shetland marks the end of Yule", + "subtitle": "A winter’s holiday ends", + "copyright": "© Michael Runkel/Getty Images", + "description": "Should you find yourself in Lerwick, Scotland, on the last Tuesday of January, you’ll witness a celebration to mark the end of Yule called Up Helly Aa. Here in the Shetland Islands, off the northern coast of Great Britain, the cultural influence of the Vikings is still felt. And when the Yule season comes to a close, many Shetlanders dress up like Vikings—it’s a tradition called ‘guising,’ short for ‘disguise.’ In their Viking costumes, they march the streets of Lerwick singing songs and delivering short comedic performances. Ultimately, a torchlight procession ends with the marchers setting a fake Viking galley ship ablaze. The name ‘Up Helly Aa’ is roughly translated as Up Holy All, an invitation for all to rise and join in the holiday revelry.", + "date": "2019-01-29", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Landmark Center clock tower and Winter Carnival Ice Palace, St. Paul, Minnesota", + "caption": "A midwestern winter celebration", + "subtitle": "Embracing the cold", + "copyright": "© Joe Mamer Photography/Alamy", + "description": "We’re in St. Paul, Minnesota, for day seven of the Winter Carnival—an 11-day celebration of all the fun you can have during the cold winter months. In 1885, a journalist from New York who had visited St. Paul called it ‘another Siberia, unfit for human habitation.’ This news prompted the people of St. Paul to create the Winter Carnival, which debuted in 1886. When the temperature is cold enough, carnival organizers build a massive ice palace, whose ice-block walls frame the Landmark Center clock tower in our photo today.", + "date": "2019-01-30", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eurasian lynx in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands of the Czech Republic", + "caption": "Not your average cat", + "subtitle": "A bohemian feline", + "copyright": "© sduben/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "This young lynx will grow up to be the third largest predator in Europe. (The brown bear and wolf hold the first and second spots, respectively.) The lynx is a crepuscular creature, meaning it hunts mainly in the hours just before dawn and just after dusk. With an adult male lynx growing taller than 2 feet at the shoulder, and weighing more than 60 pounds, it’s capable of hunting roe deer and sheep. And while the Eurasian lynx is a ‘least concern’ status species, habitat loss is affecting how widely dispersed they are across Europe, Russia, and Central Asia. But protected locations, like the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands in the Czech Republic, where our lynx was photographed, help preserve habitat to keep this vital predator thriving.", + "date": "2019-01-31", + "path": "US/images/2019-01-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-01-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Black History Month, Step Afrika! dancers rehearse", + "caption": "'Migration Series' by Jacob Lawrence", + "subtitle": "‘Stepping’ into Black History Month", + "copyright": "© The Washington Post/Getty Images", + "description": "The African American tradition of stepping (aka step-dancing) uses footsteps, claps, and the spoken word to create intricate rhythms. These dancers are part of Step Afrika!, an American dance company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. They’re shown here rehearsing ‘The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence’ at their home base, Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington, DC. ‘The Migration’ is a show that tells the story of African American migrants who moved away from the rural American South to the more industrialized North in the years between World War I and World War II. On stage, the performance features a backdrop of images from artist Jacob Lawrence’s ‘The Migration Series,’ a group of 60 paintings he made about the same topic in 1940 and ’41.", + "date": "2019-02-01", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hoary marmot in Denali National Park, Alaska", + "caption": "It's Groundhog Day, again", + "subtitle": "Groundhog Day arrives—beyond a shadow of a doubt", + "copyright": "© Perry de Graaf/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Do you think this hoary marmot in Alaska’s Denali National Park is wondering whether its relative, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow today? Groundhog Day is an American tradition that originated among the Pennsylvania Dutch, but groundhogs aren’t the only animals believed to predict the weather. It’s said you can predict the severity of an upcoming winter by examining the stripes on a woolly bear caterpillar’s back. And in Germany, folks once looked to the badger to forecast the coming of spring. But no furry prognosticator of the weather has gained as much fame as Punxsutawney Phil. Perhaps we have Bill Murray to thank for that? (Be right back, got to cue up Murray’s film ‘Groundhog Day.’) Say, do you ever have déjà vu? Wait, did we just ask you that?", + "date": "2019-02-02", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Japanese crane in Hokkaido, Japan", + "caption": "It's kickoff time", + "subtitle": "A crane for good luck in today’s big game", + "copyright": "© Regis Cavignaux/Getty Images", + "description": "It’s Super Bowl Sunday and this Japanese crane looks like it’s getting into the spirit of things. Also known as the red-crowned crane, the species is among the rarest cranes in the world. It’s known in some cultures as a symbol of luck and longevity, making it an ideal football mascot. This particular crane seems to have a pretty good punting leg, to boot. Other animals that have served as good luck symbols around the world include the pig, the mandarin duck, and the albatross. Do you have a good luck charm?", + "date": "2019-02-03", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sculpture at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee", + "caption": "In celebration of Rosa Parks", + "subtitle": "Sitting down and taking a stand", + "copyright": "© Gino Santa Maria/Shutterstock", + "description": "Here at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, you can sit down next to a sculpture of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, who was born on this day in 1913. Parks was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her defiant action sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, one of the longest and most successful movements against racial segregation in our nation’s history. At the time, African Americans made up most of the ridership on Montgomery city buses. The year-long protest finally ended when the US Supreme Court ruled that Alabama’s laws enforcing segregation on city buses and other modes of transportation were unconstitutional.", + "date": "2019-02-04", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lanterns at Datang Furong Garden, Tang Paradise, Xi'an, China", + "caption": "新年快乐 (Happy New Year!)", + "subtitle": "Welcome to the Year of the Pig", + "copyright": "© VCG/Getty Images", + "description": "Today marks the start of Chinese New Year festivities, which begin on the first day of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. The celebration culminates 15 days later with the Spring Lantern Festival. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2019 is the Year of the Pig. These lanterns were photographed in Xi'an, China, but celebrations will occur throughout the vast nation as well as in neighboring countries. And other parts of the world with significant Asian populations will also see large public celebrations. It’s traditionally a time to reunite with relatives, and the period sparks one of the largest annual human migrations, with millions of people from major cities journeying home to see their families in more rural areas. Happy New Year!", + "date": "2019-02-05", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Waitangi Day, the Pancake Rocks on New Zealand’s South Island", + "caption": "A tall stack in New Zealand", + "subtitle": "Watch your step", + "copyright": "© Michael Reusse/Westend61/Offset", + "description": "For Waitangi Day, we’re on New Zealand’s South Island, where a limestone formation known as the Pancake Rocks buffers the land and sea. Waitangi Day is New Zealand’s national day, established to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on February 6, 1840. The document was signed by representatives of the British Crown and some 500 Māori chiefs to establish British law on the islands. The treaty also created the framework for political relations between New Zealand’s government and the indigenous Māori people. It’s considered New Zealand’s founding document and a cornerstone in the country’s history.", + "date": "2019-02-06", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Illuminated icicles in Chichibu, Japan", + "caption": "The Icicles of Misotsuchi", + "subtitle": "A wonder in winter", + "copyright": "© JTB Photo/UIG/age fotostock", + "description": "Chichibu, Japan, attracts many visitors during the winter by capitalizing on the cold temperatures that bring unusually large icicles to the terraced banks of the Arakawa River. The attraction, called ‘Misotsuchi no Tsurara,’ is only open from mid-January through mid-February, and includes colored lights after dark, to enhance the otherworldly feel of the scene. Since much of Chichibu sits in or near the Chichibu Tama Kai National Park, there’s abundant nature to see after you’ve witnessed the illuminated icicles on the Arakawa’s banks.", + "date": "2019-02-07", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Firefall at Horsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California", + "caption": "Firefall stuns at Yosemite", + "subtitle": "A winter light show", + "copyright": "© Nimia", + "description": "Come to Yosemite in February and you may be shoulder-to-shoulder with photographers hoping to get a shot of Horsetail Fall in the evening. When conditions are right, rays of the setting sun align with the falling water to set the cascade ablaze with light—a natural display called the ‘firefall.’ And in a bit of added mystique, Horsetail Fall itself is an ephemeral waterfall—it flows only for a short time in the winter and early spring.", + "date": "2019-02-08", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Almond orchards in bloom, Sacramento Valley, California", + "caption": "Blooms in the valley", + "subtitle": "A tale of almonds and bees", + "copyright": "© Anthony Dunn/Alamy", + "description": "Every February in California, the almond trees bloom, sparking a massive migration of commercial beekeepers to the Golden State. With box hives stacked high onto semi-truck trailers, they transport their honeybee colonies to almond orchards in the Sacramento and San Joaquin areas of California’s Central Valley, renting the little workers out to farmers. In recent decades, this practice has grown to become the largest managed pollination effort in the world, sometimes called the ‘Super Bowl of beekeeping.’", + "date": "2019-02-09", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For the Grammy Awards, a scanning electron micrograph of a needle on a record", + "caption": "Music gets a close-up", + "subtitle": "Groovy!", + "copyright": "© Susumu Nishinaga/Science Photo Library", + "description": "Our photo today shows a colorized scanning electron microscope image of a phonograph needle in the groove of a vinyl record. The texture inscribed along the walls of the spiral groove replicates the soundwaves as they were recorded, thus making a reproduction of sound that can be played over and over. Why are we traveling into the microscopic world of analog sound reproduction? Because tonight, lucky artists nominated by the Recording Academy will win Grammy awards—with a trophy depicting the early record player, or phonograph, later known as the gramophone, which inspired the nickname of the award.", + "date": "2019-02-10", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A Komondor competes in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City", + "caption": "All eyes on Westminster", + "subtitle": "There’s a dog in there somewhere", + "copyright": "© Mike Segar/Reuters", + "description": "Komondors, also known as Hungarian sheepdogs, have a strong instinct to herd and protect livestock. They’re famous for their distinctive coats—when left untrimmed, a komondor’s fur ‘cords’ up, creating the unusual, mop-like appearance seen here. The Komondor in this photo was competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. The 2019 Westminster competition begins today.", + "date": "2019-02-11", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "International UFO Museum and Research Center, Roswell, New Mexico", + "caption": "Is anybody out there?", + "subtitle": "To Roswell, and beyond!", + "copyright": "© Walter Bibikow/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Tourism in New Mexico is fueled in part by attractions such as the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell—seen here in our photo today. Recognizing the revenue potential in embracing popular interest in UFOs, in 2003 the New Mexico State Legislature declared the second Tuesday in February each year to be Extraterrestrial Culture Day. Why New Mexico? The answer lies in the city of Roswell in the southeastern corner of the state.", + "date": "2019-02-12", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Meditation domes at the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh, India", + "caption": "A transcendental place", + "subtitle": "Life goes on at the Beatles Ashram", + "copyright": "© Sasha Bezzubov/Gallery Stock", + "description": "In 1968, the four members of the Beatles traveled to this site on the banks of the Ganges River in Northern India to study transcendental meditation. It was a time of prolific songwriting for the group, and 18 of the songs composed here were later recorded on their self-titled album, also known as The White Album. Their time at the ashram was brief and the facility itself was abandoned in the 1990s, left to become derelict and overrun by the encroaching jungle. It nevertheless remained a popular destination for Beatles fans and in 2015, it reopened to the public. Today, visitors will see fan tributes and several murals created by visiting artists.", + "date": "2019-02-13", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grey crowned cranes forming a heart", + "caption": "Happy Valentine's Day", + "subtitle": "Cue up the tango music", + "copyright": "© Ibrahim Suha Derbent/Getty Images", + "description": "Happy Valentine’s Day to all you lovebirds out there! Our featured birds today are grey crowned cranes that live in the savannas and marshlands of East and Southern Africa. Both males and females of this species will dance to attract a mate, but the dancing behavior has also been observed outside of mating season, and in juveniles as well as adults. Even two males may pose like this, while they size each other up as competition.", + "date": "2019-02-14", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Yunishigawa Kamakura Festival in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan", + "caption": "A winter tradition in Japan", + "subtitle": "Snow aglow in central Japan", + "copyright": "© Em7/Shutterstock", + "description": "Here at Yunishigawa Onsen, a hot spring spa town in central Japan, the Yunishigawa Kamakura Festival lights up the countryside each winter. Kamakuras are snow huts that range in size from these small, candlelit structures along the river banks to large igloo-like domes. People gather in the larger kamakuras to worship, socialize, or share a meal. The entire community pitches in to build and light the kamakuras during the festival, which runs from late January to early March.", + "date": "2019-02-15", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ground pangolin at Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique", + "caption": "This creature needs protection", + "subtitle": "It’s not a pinecone, it’s a pangolin", + "copyright": "© Jen Guyton/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today is World Pangolin Day, an event dedicated to highlighting this unique and rare mammal. Eight different species of pangolins live in Asia and Africa, and all are known for their solitary, nocturnal lives. Those sharp, protective scales are made of keratin, the same stuff as your hair and fingernails. Pangolins also have short legs and long, curved claws that come in handy when digging into an ant mound or a termite nest for food. By curling into a ball, the pangolin protects its belly and the inner parts of its limbs—the only areas of a pangolin’s body not covered by thick scales. But that defense is useless against its biggest threats, which include deforestation and poaching. We’re grateful for the conservation organizations around the world that are working to protect this species and its habitat.", + "date": "2019-02-16", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Black-crested titmouse in Texas Hill Country", + "caption": "Birds by number", + "subtitle": "Flock online for the Great Backyard Bird Count", + "copyright": "© Rolf Nussbaumer/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Both amateur and professional birders alike are invited to participate in the 22nd annual Great Backyard Bird Count, an online citizen science project that helps scientists monitor bird populations around the world. Participating is easy–just venture outside for as little as 15 minutes and record any bird sightings. Perhaps you’ll spot a black-crested titmouse, like this one photographed in Texas Hill Country. Last year’s event saw nearly 200,000 participants who recorded a combined 6,310 species.", + "date": "2019-02-17", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stitched panorama of the Lincoln Memorial with a view toward the Washington Monument, Washington, DC", + "caption": "Hail to the chiefs", + "subtitle": "Presidents Day in America’s front yard", + "copyright": "© Sam Kittner/Getty Images", + "description": "For Presidents Day, we’re at the National Mall, the downtown park in Washington, DC, that’s known as ‘America’s front yard’ and serves as home to some of our nation’s most iconic landmarks. On the left, we see the Lincoln Memorial, which honors Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president; the right side of the panorama shows the Washington Monument, the tall obelisk that memorializes George Washington, our first president. In fact, the two landmarks are on a direct east-west axis across from each other. The Lincoln Memorial sits at the western end of the National Mall, while the Washington Monument lies due east, across the Reflecting Pool. Presidents Day was originally established to honor Washington’s February 22 birthday, but has evolved to be a celebration of all the US presidents. How will you spend the holiday?", + "date": "2019-02-18", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taipei, Taiwan", + "caption": "Dreams light the sky in Taipei", + "subtitle": "A dreamy start to the Year of the Pig", + "copyright": "© Jui-Chi Chan/Alamy", + "description": "We’re in Taipei, Taiwan, for the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, an event that’s lauded by travel writers as a ‘bucket list’ experience. Traditionally, lantern festivals like this one mark the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. The Chinese New Year began on February 5, ushering in the Year of the Pig, according to the Chinese zodiac. At the Pingxi Lantern Festival, participants will write wishes and prayers onto rice-paper lanterns before releasing them into the night sky. Thousands of people descend on Taipei for the event. What destinations are on your must-see list?", + "date": "2019-02-19", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gray wolf with flock of ravens in Finland", + "caption": "The raven and the wolf", + "subtitle": "An unlikely friendship in the wild", + "copyright": "© Lassi Rautiainen/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The raven and the wolf are companions for the ages. The two species are often depicted together in mythology and lore. In modern accounts, if there’s a wolf around, there’s likely a raven nearby. The highly intelligent birds are known to attach themselves to wolf packs in the wild and scavenge off carcasses left behind after a hunt. Ravens have even been observed playing with the wolves, pulling on the tails of wolf pups and chasing them at play. Sounds like fun, but we’ll watch from a distance, thanks.", + "date": "2019-02-20", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bath, Somerset, England", + "caption": "Bachfest is a classic", + "subtitle": "Sounds of Bach come to Bath", + "copyright": "© Rob Cousins/Getty Images", + "description": "The ancient baths that lent this city its name have for centuries drawn visitors here to Somerset, in South West England. Archeological evidence suggests that when the Romans first built a temple over the bubbling natural hot springs here between 60-70 CE, they may have been adapting a previous center of worship established by ancient Celts. In any case, the Romans built up a complex of bathhouses over the course of 300 years or so, until the Roman withdrawal from Britain in 410. The baths gradually fell into disrepair, but were rebuilt several times, culminating in the elaborate 18th-century bathhouses that still stand today. Designed by the father-and-son team of John Wood, the Elder and John Wood, the Younger, the luxurious baths made Bath a fashionable spa town by the late 1700s.", + "date": "2019-02-21", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sandhill cranes taking flight over the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska", + "caption": "Sandhill cranes fly the Platte", + "subtitle": "A rest stop for the birds", + "copyright": "© Diana Robinson Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Every year, from February to April, 80 percent of North America’s sandhill crane population stops in Nebraska to eat and rest before finishing their lengthy migration to the northern reaches of Canada, Alaska, and even Siberia. Tourists flock (sorry) to nearby towns such as Kearney, Nebraska, to watch this spectacle take place. Some half a million cranes stop to wade through the shallow braids of the Platte River in the valley here, feasting on crop residue from the many cornfields in the area.", + "date": "2019-02-22", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A walkway through the Aiguille du Midi near Chamonix, France", + "caption": "Altitude adjustment in the Alps", + "subtitle": "A view from the top", + "copyright": "© Jakub Połomski/Offset", + "description": "The Aiguille du Midi in eastern France is one of many peaks in the Mont Blanc massif, an Alpine range that stretches across the border into Italy and Switzerland. In 1909, an aerial tramway was proposed to take tourists from Chamonix, the valley town below, to the top of the Aiguille du Midi—a plan finally realized in 1955. The cable cars and viewing platform were upgraded most recently in 2012, and a new feature called ‘Step into the Void’ was added. It allows tourists to stand in a glass room jutting out from the mountain and look down through the glass floor with more than 3,000 feet of free air under their feet.", + "date": "2019-02-23", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old Town of Tallinn, Estonia", + "caption": "Independence Day in Old Town", + "subtitle": "A long path to freedom", + "copyright": "© Kavalenkava Volha/Alamy", + "description": "Our photo highlights Tallinn’s Old Town, a portion of the city that has managed to preserve much of its medieval structures and distinctive charm. On Estonia’s Independence Day today, people will be celebrating in Old Town and across Estonia. They have much to celebrate—Estonian independence was hard-fought. Even though the capital’s origins stretch back 900 years, Estonia didn’t declare its independence until 1918. After centuries of successive rule by a variety of foreign powers, this Baltic state’s path to freedom began in the aftermath of World War I. Estonians resisted German occupation, then fought against invading Soviet forces, eventually earning de jure independence. The independent nation eventually fell back under Soviet power in the chaos of World War II, but regained its freedom after the USSR disbanded in the late 1980s and early ‘90s. But enough of this history lesson—let’s get to the parades!", + "date": "2019-02-24", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cumulus clouds over the Caribbean", + "caption": "Cloud cover in the Caribbean", + "subtitle": "High above the reef", + "copyright": "© F. M. Kearney/plainpicture", + "description": "If we could dip down below those happy little clouds, we’d be on the bright blue waters of the Caribbean. And if we could dip down farther, below the surf, we’d be greeted by the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest coral reef on Earth (after the Great Barrier Reef). This barrier reef system stretches for nearly 700 miles, from the northern tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula to the Bay Islands off the coast of Honduras. It’s home to one of the world’s largest manatee populations, and also to a fair number of the world’s largest fish: the whale shark.", + "date": "2019-02-25", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Winter at Isis Temple in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona", + "caption": "Celebrating a ‘Grand’ milestone", + "subtitle": "Snow on the temple", + "copyright": "© Adam Schallau/Offset", + "description": "One hundred years ago today, the Grand Canyon was designated as a national park. To celebrate, we’re at the North Rim—one of the only portions of the park that get snow every winter. The snow causes the National Park Service to close the North Rim during winter months, so few visitors get to see in person such incredible views as Isis Temple dusted in winter white. Numerous geologic formations at the North Rim have names referencing mythologies and faiths from around the world. (Vishnu Basement Rocks are nearby.) The ‘temple’ at Isis Temple is an erosion-resistant stone at the top of the mound.", + "date": "2019-02-26", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Polar bear in Hudson Bay, Canada", + "caption": "International Polar Bear Day", + "subtitle": "A predator at risk", + "copyright": "© Ralph A. Clevenger/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Shake off those late winter doldrums and join us in observing International Polar Bear Day. These large bears of the Arctic region aren’t endangered but are considered a vulnerable species. As Arctic sea ice coverage continues to shrink due to warming ocean temperatures, the polar bear population faces a rapidly shrinking habitat. Polar bears have large hunting ranges, and rely on the Arctic ice to get around. Their role as an alpha predator in the Arctic is a crucial part of the natural balance in their unique ecosystem. If our sea ice disappears, the bears may soon follow.", + "date": "2019-02-27", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, China", + "caption": "Bridging the Pearl River Delta", + "subtitle": "Over and under the delta", + "copyright": "© Evocation Images/Shutterstock", + "description": "This ambitious construction project in China connects three major cities (Hong Kong, Macau, and Zhuhai) on the Pearl River Delta. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) includes three cable bridges, and a tunnel—similar to the Chunnel between England and France—that takes commuters below the delta’s waters. The HZMB is currently the world’s longest sea-spanning bridge, with a combined length of more than 34 miles. Originally set to open in 2016, it was finally completed and open to traffic in October 2018. Would you take a ride through the tunnel under the waters of the Pearl River Delta?", + "date": "2019-02-28", + "path": "US/images/2019-02-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-02-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Statues of Phillis Wheatley and Abigail Adams in the Boston Women’s Memorial of Massachusetts", + "caption": "Boston Women’s Memorial", + "subtitle": "Forward-thinking women of history", + "copyright": "© Education Images/UIG via Getty Images", + "description": "How will you observe Women’s History Month? To get us started, we’re taking a close look at the Boston Women’s Memorial. In the foreground of our homepage photo today, we see a statue of Phillis Wheatley, the first African American woman to publish a book of her own poetry. The statue in the background depicts Abigail Adams, who was so politically and socially active in the early years of the US, that she is referred to as a Founding Mother and sometimes added to the list of Founding Fathers. Adams used her position as the wife of President John Adams to speak out against slavery, and in favor of women’s rights.", + "date": "2019-03-01", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Vinicunca Mountain in the Cusco Region of Peru", + "caption": "'Oh, the places you'll go!'", + "subtitle": "You won’t see this on Mulberry Street", + "copyright": "© sorincolac/Getty Images", + "description": "We’re celebrating Dr. Seuss Day with a glimpse of Vinicunca, a colorful mountain in the Andes range of Peru. Varied layers of mineral deposits, weathered and oxidized over the years, provide the bright, contrasting striations, inspiring an alternate name for this spot: Rainbow Mountain. We think it looks like the wild environments dreamed up by famed children’s author Dr. Seuss. In particular, it reminds us of his book, ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’: ‘You're off to Great Places! Today is your Day! Your mountain is waiting. So...Get on your way!’ Do you have a favorite Seuss book?", + "date": "2019-03-02", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A fin whale in the waters off the Azores", + "caption": "World Wildlife Day", + "subtitle": "Fin whales: A success story", + "copyright": "© Luis Quinta/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today marks the fifth anniversary of World Wildlife Day, the United Nations-backed celebration of all the animals that share our planet. And this is the first year that World Wildlife Day is focusing on marine life. Fin whales, like the one in our photo today, are listed as ‘vulnerable’ on the conservation status rankings. So, they’re threatened by climate change, pollution, shipping, and other concerns, but they’ve bounced back from the brink since the early 1900s, by which time centuries of whaling crews had hunted fin whales to near extinction.", + "date": "2019-03-03", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Elephant herd in Damaraland District, Namibia", + "caption": "March forth! It’s Grammar Day", + "subtitle": "The eloquence of elephants", + "copyright": "© Michael Poliza/Getty Images", + "description": "Okay, this herd of African bush elephants probably doesn’t celebrate National Grammar Day with the rest of us. But scientists are studying the sometimes surprising ways in which African elephants converse—including the ultra-low frequency vocal sounds they make that are imperceptible to humans. These subharmonic ‘rumblings’ vibrate through the ground and can be felt by other elephants on the bottoms of their feet. And who knows, maybe these sounds follow a kind of grammatical structure we don’t yet comprehend. But perhaps we should start by trying to master English grammar.", + "date": "2019-03-04", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Members of the Wild Red Flame Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans, Louisiana", + "caption": "Celebrating Mardi Gras", + "subtitle": "Stompin’ with the Big Chief", + "copyright": "© Chris Graythen/Getty Images", + "description": "Today’s Bing photo shows Mardi Gras Indians parading at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which generally happens in April or May. But the big day for all the Mardi Gras Indians is today, Fat Tuesday itself.", + "date": "2019-03-05", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cefalù on the Tyrrhenian coast in Sicily, Italy", + "caption": "Seas of blue in Cefalù", + "subtitle": "Dreaming of the Tyrrhenian Sea", + "copyright": "© Tuul & Bruno Morandi/eStock Photo", + "description": "Perhaps you’ve been to Rome and Venice and are looking for a new destination to explore in Italy? (Hey, we can dream too.) Consider then the village of Cefalù on the northern coast of the island of Sicily, about 40 miles from Palermo. Over the centuries, the town has been under Greek, Roman, Arab, and Norman rule, all of which have influenced the architecture and culture. Our photo looks across the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea toward the village, with the sun’s rays reflecting off Cefalù Cathedral, the massive church-cum-fortress that dominates the skyline.", + "date": "2019-03-06", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wildflowers in bloom at Lost Dutchman State Park in Arizona", + "caption": "The desert in bloom", + "subtitle": "March of the flowers", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Our photo today captures the blaze of color from California brittlebush, poppies, and a variety of other flowers that signal the arrival of spring to Lost Dutchman State Park, just east of Phoenix, Arizona. March is usually when wildflowers in the Arizona deserts begin to bloom, and Lost Dutchman is a great place to get a dose of the colorful display. If you’re wondering what the name of the park is all about, take our homepage quiz to find out who the Lost Dutchman was…", + "date": "2019-03-07", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Policewomen from the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti attend a ceremony to mark International Women's Day in 2016", + "caption": "It’s International Women’s Day", + "subtitle": "‘Think equal, build smart, innovate for change’", + "copyright": "© Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Images", + "description": "Our headline quotes the 2019 theme of International Women’s Day, a UN-sponsored event that champions women’s achievements and calls for more gender parity around the globe. The policewomen on our homepage—from Nepal, Madagascar, and Colombia—were photographed in 2016 at an International Women’s Day celebration in Haiti, where they served as part of a UN peacekeeping mission to help stabilize the government. By having women involved in the mission, organizers were already in the spirit of Women's Day, as studies show that more diversity leads to better results.", + "date": "2019-03-08", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grapes on the vine in Mendoza, Argentina, for the National Grape Harvest Festival", + "caption": "Harvest time in Mendoza", + "subtitle": "Let the harvest begin", + "copyright": "© javarman3/iStock/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "It’s late summer in Argentina—harvest time for the nation’s grape crop. Though mechanical grape harvesters have been available since the 1960s, many wineries still prefer to handpick grapes to ensure gentler handling and a higher-quality grape selection. Both methods seem to work well in Mendoza; the region has become the largest wine producer in Argentina, best known for its high-altitude malbec wines made from grapes grown in the foothills of the Andes. Salud!", + "date": "2019-03-09", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Royal Highland Fusiliers playing the bagpipes on top of the Sydney Opera House", + "caption": "Pipes up down under", + "subtitle": "In praise of the pipes", + "copyright": "© James D Morgan/Shutterstock", + "description": "International Bagpipe Day invites musicians to get out and play their pipes—anywhere, and for anyone. We’re guessing that the distinctive roof of the Sydney Opera House is off-limits to most, but these pipers are members of the Royal Highland Fusiliers, an infantry battalion in the Royal Regiment of Scotland, and surely that comes with privileges. It’s commonly believed that bagpipes originated in Scotland, but evidence suggests that the instrument may have first been played in the Middle East some 3,000 years ago. That’s right, the piping tradition predates tartans and kilts.", + "date": "2019-03-10", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Leopard snoozing in a tree in Namibia for National Napping Day", + "caption": "The perfect day for a nap", + "subtitle": "You're feeling sleepy", + "copyright": "© M. Watsonantheo/SuperStock", + "description": "If springing forward for daylight saving time has you feeling drowsy, grumpy, or unproductive, then National Napping Day was literally made for you. Created in 1999 by Boston University professor William Anthony, this annual event is observed on the day most Americans are 'nap-ready.' So, take a cue from this African leopard and find a comfy place to catnap.", + "date": "2019-03-11", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Channels of the Rio Tinto in Spain", + "caption": "Treasures of the Rio Tinto", + "subtitle": "The otherworldly red river", + "copyright": "© Oscar Diez Martinez/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The Rio Tinto, in Andalusia, Spain, gets its strange color from dissolving iron deposits in the highly acidic water. Beginning more than 5,000 years ago, this area was mined for gold, silver, and other treasures. And archeological evidence suggests that about 3,000 years ago this may have been the site of King Solomon’s legendary mines. Scientists believe that pollution from the mines contributed to the extreme ecological conditions we see in the Rio Tinto today.But if you think nothing could live in such a desolate place, you'd be wrong. The Rio Tinto is home to unusual microorganisms that feed on its toxic mix and may also contribute to the river’s otherworldly environment. NASA even dispatched a team here to study the surface below the Rio Tinto because it closely resembles the subsurface on that other 'red' destination—Mars. By analyzing the peculiar bacteria of the Rio Tinto, NASA hopes to advance its search for extraterrestrial life.", + "date": "2019-03-12", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A view of Uranus taken from spacecraft Voyager 2 in 1986", + "caption": "Celestial shades of blue", + "subtitle": "A look at Uranus, seventh planet from the sun", + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "British astronomer William Herschel first observed Uranus on this date in 1781, though the planet didn’t get its name for nearly another 70 years. Uranus was named after the Greek god of the sky—but has become the 'butt' of many middle-school jokes. (Sorry, we couldn’t resist.) The planet, along with Neptune, is considered an ‘ice giant,’ with most of its mass made up of a hot, dense fluid of ‘icy’ materials including water, methane, and ammonia all hovering above its small, rocky core. Uranus’ atmosphere is made mostly of molecular hydrogen and atomic helium, with some methane. It’s the methane that makes the planet appear blue—the chemical compound absorbs red light from the sun and reflects the blue light back into space. Not only is it cold out there, but it’s also a little lonely. Uranus can’t support life as we know it, and the unmanned space probe Voyager 2, which took this photo, is so far the only spacecraft to fly by.", + "date": "2019-03-13", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Circular agricultural fields in Morgan County, Colorado", + "caption": "It’s 3.14159 Day", + "subtitle": "A piece of the pi", + "copyright": "© Jim Wark/Getty Images", + "description": "It’s Pi Day, the day we celebrate the mathematical constant π. This day was chosen since today’s date expressed numerically (in US format) matches the number’s first digits, 3.14. Pi represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. It can be used to compute the area and circumference of a circle, such as the crop patterns we're looking at here in Colorado. (Who said math wasn't useful in the real world?) Many towns, schools, and museums mark the day with festivities based around mathematics and, of course, serving pie. We can’t think of a more delicious way to study geometry.", + "date": "2019-03-14", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "At the Arch of Septimius Severus in the Roman Forum for the ides of March", + "caption": "'Beware the ides of March'", + "subtitle": "A plot was afoot", + "copyright": "© Pietro Canali/eStock Photo", + "description": "We're at the Roman Forum for the ides of March, a day made famous by the assassination of Julius Caesar. While Shakespeare's Caesar was warned to 'beware the ides of March,' historians have never attributed the phrase to those who tipped off the actual Caesar about a plot against him. But we do know that before March 15, 44 BCE was over, Caesar was assassinated. Afterward, Rome descended into war, ending the Roman Republic and leading to the rise of the Roman Empire.", + "date": "2019-03-15", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts' at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City in 2011, for National Quilting Day", + "caption": "A patchwork history", + "subtitle": "Quilts as high art", + "copyright": "© Shannon Stapleton/Reuters", + "description": "The high-contrast quilts you see here are just a few of the 651 works that were included in a 2011 exhibit of red and white quilts spanning three centuries at the American Folk Art Museum in NYC. Ever since the Whitney Museum of American Art held a quilt-focused art exhibit back in 1971, quilts have often hung in galleries and museums as artworks rather than folk crafts. For centuries, though, quilts had a much more utilitarian use—warmth. (Of course, their decorative designs added to the pleasure they gave.) Quilting has a long tradition in the United States, going back to colonial times. Quilts were created not only for bedding but also to commemorate special occasions, like a wedding or a new baby. Quilting bees brought out the whole community—including many men—to share the work.", + "date": "2019-03-16", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dublin, Ireland’s Government Buildings lit up for St. Patrick’s Day", + "caption": "Dublin goes green", + "subtitle": "St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland", + "copyright": "© David Soanes Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "For centuries, St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland was not a loud, celebratory holiday, but more of a quiet observance of the feast day on March 17. It didn’t become an official public holiday in Ireland until 1903. Then in 1996, the capital city of Dublin started embracing the way St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in the US and other places outside Ireland with large Irish populations: It began hosting a festival that’s become so popular, even government agencies housed in Dublin’s Government Buildings—seen in our photo today—get in on the fun by bathing their building’s façade in green light. A big parade and performances celebrating Irish culture are the order of the day here and at St. Patrick’s festivals throughout the country.", + "date": "2019-03-17", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Shoreline near Tofino on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada", + "caption": "The return of the whales", + "subtitle": "Next stop, Tofino", + "copyright": "© Robert Postma/plainpicture", + "description": "Gray whales migrate between their feeding grounds and breeding grounds each year. North Pacific gray whales wisely spend the winter at their breeding grounds in the warm waters off the Baja California Peninsula. Then, by mid-March, as the whales return north, they pass by the west coast of Vancouver Island, near Tofino, en route to their summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea. Tofino, an outdoorsy retreat on Clayoquot Sound, provides a breathtaking backdrop for whale watchers this time of year. After the whales have passed through, the area continues to attract outdoor enthusiasts who are drawn to legendary surfing, hiking, and storm watching along the dramatic coastline.", + "date": "2019-03-18", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fireworks at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento for Las Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain", + "caption": "Valencia celebrates spring", + "subtitle": "The smoke before the bonfire", + "copyright": "© Helena G.H/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today marks the fifth, final, fantastic day of this noisy, fire-and-smoke-filled holiday in Valencia, Spain. It's called Las Fallas (or ‘Las Falles’ in the Valencian spelling), which means ‘torches’ in colloquial translation. While the origins of the festival aren’t entirely clear, the current customs borrow elements of pre-Christian spring festivals, Carnival, and the feast of St. Joseph—which is Father’s Day in this region. Each day of the festival follows a schedule of marching bands in the mornings and fireworks in the afternoon, which is what’s happening in our photo. There are dancers in traditional costumes as well, but the real spectacle comes tonight, as the parade of large, often bawdy wood and papier-mâché figures called ninots are marched through the streets and then added to a huge bonfire to welcome spring.", + "date": "2019-03-19", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Crocus flowers", + "caption": "Spring breaks through", + "subtitle": "Hello, spring!", + "copyright": "© Lorianne Ende/Getty Images", + "description": "Today’s the first day of spring, otherwise known as the spring equinox. But what is an equinox, exactly? The answer lies in the tilt of the Earth’s axis. When it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere, those of us above the equator are tilted away from the sun, giving us shorter days and longer nights. In summer, we’re tilted toward the sun, so we can enjoy longer days and shorter nights. But the equinox is right in between. It's the moment during Earth's annual revolution around the sun when its axis is neither tilting away nor tilting toward the sun, giving everyone on the planet an equal split of day and night. This phenomenon happens twice a year—in March and again in September. For folks in the Northern Hemisphere, today signals a shift toward the long days of summer. But in the Southern Hemisphere, everything's flipped. It's the autumnal equinox today—and, yes, winter is coming.", + "date": "2019-03-20", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A baobab grove near Bandia Wildlife Reserve in Senegal", + "caption": "A tree grows in Senegal", + "subtitle": "The power of the forest", + "copyright": "© Frans Lanting/plainpicture", + "description": "For International Day of Forests today, we’re looking at a baobab grove in Senegal. The indigenous cultures of sub-Saharan Africa, where baobabs grow wild, have long relied on the trees for a variety of uses. The fruit, seeds, and leaves are all edible, and in Tanzania, the wood pulp is a fermentation ingredient in local beers. Forests of all kinds provide many natural resources that humans use, and sometimes overuse. This year’s theme for International Day of Forests is ‘forests and education’; it’s an effort to get us all thinking about the more abstract benefits of healthy forests. A dense forest can clean both the air and water by pulling carbon compounds and other pollutants out of the ecosystem, and forests greatly reduce erosion.", + "date": "2019-03-21", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Water wheels in the Tashkurgan Grassland, Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Xinjiang, China", + "caption": "Water wheels on the Silk Road", + "subtitle": "Fresh water on the Silk Road", + "copyright": "© Ratnakorn Piyasirisorost/Getty Images", + "description": "No, these aren’t the ruins of an ancient amusement park in Western China. These two water wheels on the Tashkurgan River are part of the irrigation system that helps keep the 13,000 or so residents of Tashkurgan supplied with fresh water even though the region receives less than 3 inches of precipitation each year. That reliable access to fresh water is one of the reasons this area has been inhabited for thousands of years and made it an important stop on the ancient Silk Road trade route. Highlighting the importance of fresh water is the goal of World Water Day, which falls on March 22 every year. This year’s theme is 'Leaving no one behind.' With over 2.1 billion people living without safe water at home, it’s one of the most ambitious of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.", + "date": "2019-03-22", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "From NASA’s Terra satellite, an image of fallstreak holes in clouds over the southern United States", + "caption": "High above the clouds", + "subtitle": "What happened to these clouds?", + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "Today is World Meteorology Day, so we’re high up in the atmosphere, above the clouds, for a satellite view of fallstreak holes. These gaps in the clouds are sometimes called hole-punch clouds. The holes form when supercooled water droplets suddenly freeze—often when a plane flies through the cloud—and then fall, leaving an opening in the formation. Scientists are still gaining new insights on how fallstreak holes form and behave.", + "date": "2019-03-23", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sea otters in Prince William Sound, Alaska, 30 years after the Exxon Valdez oil spill", + "caption": "Recovery in Prince William Sound", + "subtitle": "30 years after Exxon Valdez", + "copyright": "© Patrick Endres/plainpicture", + "description": "Thirty years ago today, the largest oil tanker spill in US history occurred here in Alaska’s Prince William Sound. Nearly 11 million gallons of oil flowed into the once-pristine waters when the Exxon Valdez oil tanker struck Bligh Reef. The area is so remote that cleanup efforts were delayed, allowing 1,300 miles of shoreline to be contaminated. The US Fish & Wildlife Service estimates that among other casualties, more than 250,000 seabirds, 2,800 sea otters, 300 harbor seals, 250 bald eagles, and 22 orcas were lost. The spill, while devastating, has provided a living laboratory as scientists study how the ecosystem recovers—and doesn’t. Some species and their habitat are still impacted by the spill. There is at least one highlight: Government agencies say the sea otter population here has fully recovered; however, the local subspecies as a whole remains endangered.", + "date": "2019-03-24", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Athens for Greek Independence Day", + "caption": "Modern look at an ancient city", + "subtitle": "Greece celebrates its independence", + "copyright": "© junnyphoto/Getty Images", + "description": "For Greek Independence Day, we’ve got a sprawling view of Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world and considered the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, and the Olympic Games, among other foundational achievements. While Athens has been inhabited for thousands of years, it became the capital of Greece after the country gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in the Greek War of Independence, which started in 1821 and lasted until 1829. Back then, the city was home to about 4,000 people. Today, more than 600,000 people live in Athens, with nearly 4 million in the metro area. Independence Day celebrations in the city start on March 24 with the annual students' parade and continue the following day with a grand parade that features marching bands and a procession of military vehicles.", + "date": "2019-03-25", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cherry blossoms over the Meguro River, Tokyo, Japan", + "caption": "It’s sakura season", + "subtitle": "The forecast calls for blooms", + "copyright": "© taketan/Getty Images", + "description": "Cherry blossom season in Japan is a beloved tradition that involves family gatherings, festivals, and spending time outdoors. Admiring the ‘sakura’—or cherry blossoms—has been a national pastime for centuries. The custom of enjoying the cherry blossoms is known as ‘hanami,’ and it’s commonly done by picnicking under the flowering branches. For late-night picnics, participants hang paper lanterns in the trees to illuminate the blooms. This image comes from the Meguro River, a popular place for viewing the sakura in Tokyo. Are there cherry trees blooming where you live?", + "date": "2019-03-26", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sap-collecting buckets in Brome-Missisquoi, Quebec, Canada", + "caption": "Spring comes tapping", + "subtitle": "Sweet! It’s maple syrup season", + "copyright": "© Roderick Chen/SuperStock", + "description": "That sweetness in the air is not just the arrival of springtime—maple syrup season has arrived in Quebec. Taps drilled into the maple trees collect oozing sap in buckets like these. The sap is then heated to evaporate excess water, leaving the concentrated sugary syrup—yum. And Canada takes its maple syrup very seriously. Producing about 70 percent of the world’s maple syrup, Quebec even has its own ‘maple syrup cartel,’ which works to keep prices stable and maintains the Global Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve. Now, that’s sticky business.", + "date": "2019-03-27", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A rufous-tailed hummingbird in Costa Rica", + "caption": "Small but mighty", + "subtitle": "Let us introduce you…", + "copyright": "© Juan Carlos Vindas/Getty Images", + "description": "Say hello to the rufous-tailed hummingbird. This female is sitting in her tiny nest. Males look similar—lots of green, just like the females, but they have a bit more glitter on the throat and breast. Both sexes have a reddish-brown (rufous) forked tail—hence the name. Rufous-tailed hummingbirds are found in forests, gardens, and coffee plantations from southern Mexico down into South America, and they play an important role in pollination. Not to be confused with the smaller rufous hummingbird, which migrates through North America, the rufous-tailed is medium-sized and, like most hummingbirds, is very territorial when it comes to protecting its favorite feeding spots.The female is the nest-builder of the pair, creating a tiny cup out of plant fibers, cobwebs, lichen, and moss. She usually lays two eggs, which take between 15 and 19 days to hatch. The chicks will fledge, or get their flying feathers, about 20 days later. But they won't be fully independent from mom until they're around 58 days old. And dad? He doesn't participate in chick-rearing.", + "date": "2019-03-28", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Auroville, India", + "caption": "Welcome to the City of Dawn", + "subtitle": "A place called ‘Peace’ in India", + "copyright": "© Vikram Ramakrishnan/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we're visiting Auroville, India, aka 'The City of Dawn.' In 1968, French-born guru and yogi Mirra Alfassa founded this spiritual community in southern India as a place where people of all races, religions, and nationalities could live together peacefully. Although conceived as a utopia for 50,000, only about 2,800 people from over 50 countries live here today. The golden metallic orb, the Matrimandir, is considered the soul of the city, standing in the center of the 2,000-acre township in an area called 'Peace.' Silence is maintained inside the sphere. A spiraling ramp leads up to a white-marble, air-conditioned inner chamber designed for one to find one's consciousness. Reservations required—at least for tourists.", + "date": "2019-03-29", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "New York City’s Empire State Building is seen lit up before Earth Hour in 2011", + "caption": "Lights out for Earth Hour", + "subtitle": "Here’s why landmarks are going dark", + "copyright": "© Eric Thayer/Reuters", + "description": "Buildings around the world will go dark for 60 minutes this evening in a voluntary event known as Earth Hour. This grassroots effort was started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, by the Australian branch of the World Wide Fund for Nature (aka World Wildlife Fund), which encouraged Sydneysiders to show their support for climate action. Since then, it’s grown into a global movement to raise awareness of our energy consumption and the effects of climate change on our planet.Anyone can participate by switching off the lights at 8:30 PM local time. Last year close to 18,000 landmark buildings switched off their lights in 188 countries, making for some rare photo ops at places like the Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower. This shot of the Empire State Building was taken moments before most of its lights were turned off for Earth Hour celebrations in 2011. Will you switch off your lights tonight?", + "date": "2019-03-30", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of Paris, France, with the Eiffel Tower, taken from Notre-Dame Cathedral", + "caption": "Joyeux anniversaire, Eiffel Tower!", + "subtitle": "Celebrating a Paris landmark", + "copyright": "© Funny Solution Studio/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower, which doesn’t look a day over 129, if you ask us. The wrought-iron latticework tower is named for French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose firm designed and built the structure. Originally created for the 1889 World’s Fair, the Eiffel Tower was the world's tallest structure for more than 40 years, until New York’s Chrysler Building edged it out in 1930.It may now be an iconic Paris landmark, but the Eiffel Tower initially met with sharp criticism from some leading French intellectuals and artists, who contended that the 'useless and monstrous' tower would crush 'under its barbaric bulk' such Paris monuments as the Arc de Triomphe and Notre-Dame. These critics may have been somewhat mollified to know that the tower was intended as just a temporary structure to be removed after 20 years. But as time passed, most people no longer wanted to see the tower go, and now approximately 7 million people visit it each year.", + "date": "2019-03-31", + "path": "US/images/2019-03-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-03-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bear cubs playing by a lake", + "caption": "Anchors away for April Fools’", + "subtitle": "Unbearable cuteness", + "copyright": "© Sergey Ivanov/Getty", + "description": "A photographer happened to catch these brown bear cubs in the act of stealing a boat. Patiently, he watched from afar, snapping photo after photo. Realizing what the cubs were doing, he knew he should document this event. Intent on getting the boat into the water, the cubs worked like they’d done this before. Lighting out onto the lake, the bears seemed to enjoy the ride.For years, scientists have known that brown bears are unusually intelligent. Observations of tool use in bears are common. Only this was something different—two cubs handling a small fishing boat like old pros. Later, the boat ran aground, and the ursine passengers exited, disappearing back into the forest.Don’t believe this story? Neither do we. Go back and look at the first letter of every sentence in the first two paragraphs.", + "date": "2019-04-01", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Books by Hans Christian Andersen", + "caption": "International Children’s Book Day", + "subtitle": "Books for children of all ages", + "copyright": "© radiokafka/Adobe Stock", + "description": "The books shown on our homepage are a selection of works by the 19th-century Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. His birthday today is the inspiration for International Children’s Book Day. Since 1967, the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) has used the occasion of Andersen’s birthday to encourage readers young and old to make time for reading. Hans Christian Andersen made time for writing: By some estimates, he crafted more than 3,000 fairy tales—some based on stories he was told as a child. He also wrote poetry, novels, and even travel books. What childhood favorite inspired your love of literature?", + "date": "2019-04-02", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Milky Way over the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness in New Mexico", + "caption": "Hoodoos and the Milky Way", + "subtitle": "Dark skies over New Mexico", + "copyright": "© Cory Marshall/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "We’re celebrating International Dark-Sky Week with an image from a corner of New Mexico that’s one of the best places to stargaze in the continental United States. Dark-Sky Week is observed during the first new moon of April, when stars shine more brightly because the moon isn’t visible. The event was created to bring attention to the harmful effects of artificial light on the natural world, and to remind us of the beauty of an unadulterated night sky. Light pollution not only impacts our ability to see the stars and to sleep soundly, but also creates challenges for many nocturnal species, migrating birds, and even baby sea turtles. So, turn out those lights, look up, and be amazed at the sky that your great-great-grandparents saw.", + "date": "2019-04-03", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Earth Month, a symmetrical forest known as a Nelder plot", + "caption": "Branch out for Earth Month", + "subtitle": "Taking the forest to the cloud", + "copyright": "© Rachid Dahnoun/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "For Earth Month, we’re highlighting the power of trees, which help to clean our air and watersheds while providing habitat for myriad species, including our own. In urban areas, trees provide unique benefits by cooling area temperatures, producing oxygen, increasing property values, and generally improving the scenery.But most trees in the United States are in forests. Roughly one-third of the country is covered by forests, and in many respects, they’re considered healthy. After centuries of forest clearing for settlement and development, total forest acreage in the US has held fairly steady for the past 100 years or so. But forests still face a variety of threats, from invasive species to disease and climate change.Given these threats, some scientists are turning to modern technology to measure forest health. For example, the experimental planting featured on our homepage today is called a Nelder plot, in which trees are planted at the intersections of concentric arcs and linear spokes. The design allows researchers to study the effects of many different planting densities in a single parcel. In another example, a company called SilviaTerra uses satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to create detailed maps of US forests that conservationists, governments, and landowners can use to develop management plans.", + "date": "2019-04-04", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blossoming cherry trees at a tea plantation in Longyan, China", + "caption": "Spring in Longyan, China", + "subtitle": "A day of death and rebirth", + "copyright": "© VCG/Getty Images", + "description": "Today, places like this nature path in Longyan, China, will be full of families. A springtime walk with loved ones is often part of the Qingming Festival happening today. Qingming translates as ‘Pure Brightness,’ though it’s also called Tomb-Sweeping Day. It’s a time to honor your deceased ancestors, often by cleaning and decorating their graves, and gathering the family together to share happy memories of those relatives. The solemnity is balanced by the arrival of spring, so some Qingming observances include spending time outdoors with family.", + "date": "2019-04-05", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pepper, SoftBank Robotics' humanoid robot, on display in Tokyo", + "caption": "National Robotics Week", + "subtitle": "Make way for robots", + "copyright": "© Christopher Jue/EPA/Shutterstock", + "description": "Happy Robotics Week! Every April, people across the country come together to educate and inspire students about the importance of robotics, which can now be found just about everywhere, contributing to almost every industry. Many people now have robots in their homes to help with simple housekeeping tasks, but robots are also capable of incredibly complex and delicate work. For example, robotic surgery allows doctors to make more precise movements than possible by a human hand. Reconnaissance robots are used by police to gather intel in situations that are too dangerous for humans. And robots are experts at rote tasks that we humans find boring, like repetitive assembly work.The robot we’re featuring today, Pepper, is designed to work directly with customers, kind of like a receptionist. She's considered a humanoid robot because her body shape resembles that of a human body. She communicates through words, eyes, and body language.", + "date": "2019-04-06", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For International Beaver Day, a beaver swimming in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": "Leave it to the beaver", + "subtitle": "Busy building wetlands", + "copyright": "© Charlie Hamilton James/Getty Images", + "description": "For International Beaver Day, we take a peek at one of nature's most prolific engineers, the beaver. This sleek swimmer is at Schwabacher’s Landing, a boat landing along the east shore of the Snake River in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. Beavers build dams to help keep their lodges and litters safe, but the positive impacts ripple through the environment: restoring wetlands, combating climate change, and removing fertilizer runoff. If we protect their habitat, beavers will pay it forward by creating the wetlands so many threatened or endangered species rely on.", + "date": "2019-04-07", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Interior of Seattle Public Library’s Central Library", + "caption": "Bookworms, unite—it’s Library Week", + "subtitle": "Ready, set, read", + "copyright": "© Ron Buskirk/Alamy", + "description": "In honor of National Library Week, we’re visiting Seattle Public Library’s Central Library. With its innovative glass and steel design, you could say we’ve come a long way from the world’s first libraries that housed archives of clay tablets and papyrus scrolls. Downtown Seattle’s 11-story flagship public library has lots of open spaces like this one that allow patrons to meet, study, search the web, or read in comfortable, light-filled rooms. It can house more than 1.5 million books, many of which are stored in an innovative 'Books Spiral,' which displays the volumes in a continuous helix of bookshelves over 3.5 stories without breaking the Dewey Decimal System onto different floors or sections. The library, designed by architect Rem Koolhaas, moves all those books around by using a sorting system that resembles an airport’s luggage conveyor belt. How’s that for high-tech?", + "date": "2019-04-08", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bioluminescent algae along the shores of the Matsu Islands off the coast of Taiwan", + "caption": "Blue tides at night", + "subtitle": "The glowing waters of the Matsu Islands", + "copyright": "© Wan Ru Chen/Getty Images", + "description": "From April through September, a type of algae commonly called ‘sea sparkle’ blooms along the coast of all 36 islands in the Matsu archipelago off the coast of Taiwan. An enzyme reaction in the algae’s single-cellular bodies creates the light-emitting chemical reaction. Locals call the natural light show ‘blue tears.’ Stranger still is that when the water is disturbed, the algae light up even brighter. If you want to see the blue tears of the Matsu Islands, there’s still time to book a trip—the bioluminescent effect is more common and more intense during the hot summer months.", + "date": "2019-04-09", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Siblings Day, lion cubs wrestling in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya", + "caption": "Mom, he started it!", + "subtitle": "Siblings that play together…", + "copyright": "© Mark C. Ross/Getty Images", + "description": "It's Siblings Day, 'a day to honor, celebrate and memorialize all brothers and sisters, and the bond that is forever a special gift,' according to the Siblings Day Foundation. Though it's not a federal holiday in the US, 49 states have issued proclamations recognizing Siblings Day (come on, California!). Relationships between siblings can, of course, be complicated, whether you're looking as far back as Cain and Abel or as recently as the Kardashians' latest spat. But siblings also share a unique bond. These male lion cubs in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve embody both sides of the relationship as they playfully wrestle. Chasing and tackling each other, they're also developing strength, coordination, and mental and social skills—just like you and your siblings might have.", + "date": "2019-04-10", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tulip fields in the Duin- en Bollenstreek region for the Amsterdam Tulip Festival", + "caption": "Tulip fields show off Dutch 'Flower Power'", + "subtitle": "Spring blooms in the Netherlands", + "copyright": "© Frans Sellies/Getty Images", + "description": "With tulip fields in bloom across the Netherlands, like this one in the Duin- en Bollenstreek (Dune and Bulb) region, we're flinging ourselves into spring for the month-long Amsterdam Tulip Festival. Since the days of ‘tulip mania’ in the 1600s, the Dutch have remained wild about the colorful perennial, which was first cultivated in Persia in the 10th century. Visitors to the Amsterdam Tulip Festival this month can see the blooms at more than 85 locations throughout the region. The biggest and most famous displays will be at Keukenhof outside Amsterdam, which this year is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its public tulip beds. This 'Garden of Europe' is one of the world's largest flower gardens with 800 varieties of tulips and more than 7 million flowering spring bulbs each year. But don't tarry, while the flower power is strong here, tulip season doesn't last long.", + "date": "2019-04-11", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire", + "caption": "April on Mount Washington", + "subtitle": "A story of wind and ice", + "copyright": "© Mike Theiss/Getty Images", + "description": "The extreme weather atop New Hampshire’s Mount Washington is a combination of the peak’s 6,288-foot elevation and its position between three storm fronts, from the Atlantic, the Gulf region, and the Pacific Northwest. Our photo today shows the Mount Washington Observatory, a private, non-profit weather and climate research facility at the summit. Two crews of scientists alternate living here every other week. For most of the winter, rime ice covers the observatory, as sub-zero water droplets instantly freeze on contact with the building façade. Not only is it cold up here; the winds can be ferocious. It was on this day in 1934 that instruments at the observatory clocked a wind speed of 231 mph. That was the fastest recorded wind speed in the world, until the record was broken in 1996 by Cyclone Olivia on Barrow Island, off the coast of Western Australia.", + "date": "2019-04-12", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Vinyl records in Rosmalen, Netherlands", + "caption": "Turn it up for Record Store Day", + "subtitle": "Feelin' groovy on Record Store Day", + "copyright": "© DutchScenery/Shutterstock", + "description": "Record stores are more than just places to buy music. They create communities where music fans can browse titles, discover new sounds, and connect with each other. Record Store Day started in 2008 to celebrate the culture of independently owned record stores and the people behind them. Since then it’s grown into an international event with special vinyl and CD releases, live performances, and a designated artist ambassador. This year's ambassador is Pearl Jam, and the hundreds of special releases include a picture disc of the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' soundtrack. Visit your local record store and see what you can discover—today or any day.", + "date": "2019-04-13", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Path to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Basque Country, Spain, for the 'Game of Thrones' premiere", + "caption": "Daenerys Targaryen was here", + "subtitle": "A view fit for a queen", + "copyright": "© Anton Petrus/Moment/Getty Images", + "description": "The tiny island of Gaztelugatxe is connected to the mainland of northern Spain in Basque Country by a manmade bridge and this winding, ancient stone footpath. Two hundred and forty-one steps lead up to a small church, originally dating from the 10th century. The church has been destroyed and rebuilt several times—its current incarnation was built from scratch in the late 1800s.But we're not here for the stunning view alone. This location added some real-life majesty to last season's 'Game of Thrones' TV series, when it stood in for the mythical Dragonstone. It’s the spot where Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow are plotting how to defeat the Night King and his swarming army of the dead. Though Daenerys is also keeping her eye on a point south—the Iron Throne. Will she succeed? We’ll just have to watch. The eighth and final season of ‘Game of Thrones’ premieres tonight.", + "date": "2019-04-14", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Yayoi Kusama's 'With All My Love for The Tulips, I Pray Forever (2011)'", + "caption": "'With All My Love for The Tulips, I Pray Forever (2011)'", + "subtitle": "Celebrating World Art Day", + "copyright": "© Timothy A. Clary/Getty Images", + "description": "On World Art Day, we're looking at Yayoi Kusama's sculptural installation 'With All My Love for The Tulips, I Pray Forever (2011).' Kusama is a Japanese artist who spent several years in New York, where this exhibition was held in 2017. She’s known for combining the organic and the artificial, as she does with these oversized polka-dotted tulips that blend into their background.World Art Day is an international celebration of the fine arts, started by the International Association of Art in 2012. April 15 was chosen for the celebration to honor Leonardo da Vinci on his birthday. The event is intended as a symbol of world peace, freedom of expression, tolerance, and brotherhood. Festivities include gallery exhibitions, artist talks, pop-ups, installations, and performances in schools and other spaces.", + "date": "2019-04-15", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bauhaus Archive/Museum of Design in Berlin, Germany", + "caption": "A modern century—Bauhaus turns 100", + "subtitle": "The birth of Bauhaus", + "copyright": "© Juergen Henkelmann Photography/Alamy", + "description": "A century ago, in April 1919, Walter Gropius outlined his vision for art and design in the 'Manifesto of the Staatliches Bauhaus.' A goal of the Bauhaus movement was for artists and craftspeople to collaborate on the creation of functional, simplified works that could be mass produced—applying the process to all forms: architecture, textiles, fine art, furniture, typography, and much more. Berlin's Bauhaus Archive, the building featured in today's image, is dedicated to collecting documents and works created by the movement's teachers, alumni, and adherents.", + "date": "2019-04-16", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hope Valley, Peak District, England", + "caption": "Peak District: The UK's first what?", + "subtitle": "Happy birthday to the Peak!", + "copyright": "© Daniel_Kay/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Let's raise a pint to the Peak. Sixty-eight years ago today, on April 17, 1951, the UK officially created Peak District National Park, the country's first. The aim was to ensure public access to the open countryside in northern England and protect it from inappropriate development. The 555-square-mile park, located mainly within the county of Derbyshire, has a mix of private and public lands. Within the park boundaries, you'll find towns, villages, historical sites, and herds of cattle and sheep grazing in the lush hills. About 1,800 miles of hiking trails in the park traverse rolling hills, pastures, and moors. Bonus for the thirsty hiker: The trails also pass by some of the best pubs in England.", + "date": "2019-04-17", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dubai Miracle Garden, United Arab Emirates", + "caption": "Miracle Garden blossoms in Dubai", + "subtitle": "Stop and see the flowers", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial/Offset", + "description": "Since its opening in 2013, the Miracle Garden in Dubai has been setting records at a breakneck speed. At 780,000 square feet, the sheer size of this attraction makes it the world’s largest flower garden. With the addition of the Airbus A380 that appears in today's image, the garden added ‘world's largest floral installation’ to its achievements in 2016. Most recently, a 59-foot-tall Mickey Mouse helped them nab the tallest supported topiary sculpture record.", + "date": "2019-04-18", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Paepalanthus flowers at sunset, Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, Brazil", + "caption": "Sunset over the Cerrado", + "subtitle": "Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park shines", + "copyright": "© Marcio Cabral/Getty Images", + "description": "If you’re looking for a piece of paradise that’s off the beaten path, consider Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, a destination in the Cerrado, a vast tropical savannah in central Brazil. Located on a towering plateau that’s estimated to be 1.8 billion years old, it’s home to many rare and beautiful species, including these delicate flowers, paepalanthus. Waterfalls are plentiful here. Ranging from 250 to nearly 400 feet tall, they cascade down among some of the oldest rock formations on the planet. Quartz crystals dot the landscape, and their reflections reportedly make the region shine when viewed from space.", + "date": "2019-04-19", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Cove of Spires in Kenai Fjords National Park near Seward, Alaska", + "caption": "Get inspired on National Park Week", + "subtitle": "Glacial spires in the fog", + "copyright": "© Grant Ordelheide/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The Cove of Spires in Kenai Fjords National Park is just one of the dramatic glacial landscapes that you can experience in the park. Located near Seward, Alaska, the park is home to 38 glaciers which cover over half of the area in ice—though climate change has reduced that drastically over the last decades. We're here to celebrate the beginning of National Park Week, a nine-day celebration of the 61 national parks in the US. Parks around the country will be holding special programs and events throughout the week, and today, April 20, is free admission day. So, put on your hiking shoes and start exploring our national treasures.", + "date": "2019-04-20", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A rabbit in the grass", + "caption": "Hop into spring", + "subtitle": "The Easter Bunny’s story", + "copyright": "© wisan224/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "It sure looks to us like this bunny has found a great place to hide brightly colored eggs. German Lutherans created the character of the ‘Easter hare’ that is the basis for the modern-day Easter Bunny. Their version of the bunny judged whether children had been good or bad during the Eastertide season—with well-behaved kids getting a treat. But rabbits and hares have long been associated with springtime, rebirth, and fertility, so perhaps the leap from gentle backyard visitor to keeper of spring’s ‘naughty or nice’ list was inevitable for these fuzzy critters.", + "date": "2019-04-21", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Laysan albatross chick on Midway Atoll, Hawaiian Leeward Islands", + "caption": "Earth Day on Midway Atoll", + "subtitle": "Meet our fuzzy Earth Day mascot", + "copyright": "© Jaymi Heimbuch/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Earth Day brings us to Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, where this fuzzy Laysan albatross chick is taking in its surroundings. The chick’s home, unfortunately, has a plastic problem. Midway Atoll is part of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, not far from the giant gyre of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It’s been estimated that some 100 pounds of plastic wash up on Midway Atoll each week, and most of the albatross population has ingested it (they confuse the brightly colored pieces with marine life). For chicks, eating the plastic often proves fatal. But one resilient Laysan albatross named Wisdom has become a symbol of hope. At 68 years old, Wisdom is the oldest known wild bird in the world–and as of 2018 she was still laying eggs. Sounds like a perfect Earth Day mascot.", + "date": "2019-04-22", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "At Casa Batlló for Sant Jordi’s Day in Barcelona, Spain", + "caption": "A house of dragons and roses", + "subtitle": "A legend and a legendary home", + "copyright": "© Jon Arnold Images Ltd/Alamy", + "description": "To celebrate Sant Jordi’s Day today, we’re studying the intricate façade of Casa Batlló in Barcelona, Spain. The holiday is the Catalan celebration of Saint George’s Day, which is observed throughout Europe. According to legend, Jordi (Catalan for ‘George’) saved a princess from the clutches of a terrible dragon. After rescuing her, the knight gave the damsel a red rose, which has become an important symbol of the holiday in Catalonia. As it happens, Spaniards also celebrate April 23 as Book Day, marking the anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes, the famous 16th- and 17th-century Spanish writer. So here in Barcelona, both roses and books are given to loved ones on Sant Jordi’s Day, while music and dancing fill the streets. We might pause in our revelry to spend some time taking in Casa Batlló, designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. The building is heavily inspired by Sant Jordi’s legend, with red roses on the balconies, and a roof made to look like dragon scales.", + "date": "2019-04-23", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Quinault Rainforest in Olympic National Park, Washington", + "caption": "In the rainforest", + "subtitle": "Cool water in the Quinault", + "copyright": "© Jason Savage/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The Quinault Rainforest is in one of four lushly forested valleys on western Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Lying within both Olympic National Park and the Olympic National Forest, this temperate rainforest gets anywhere from 12 to 14 feet of rain per year. All that water means the Quinault bursts with greenery, especially in spring as mountain snow melts and the river begins to flow with gusto.We're here to celebrate National Park Week, a nine-day celebration of the 61 national parks in the US. Parks around the country will be holding special programs and events through April 28, so find a park near you and enjoy these amazing places.", + "date": "2019-04-24", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ice cave at sunset in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland", + "caption": "Summer in the land of fire and ice", + "subtitle": "Here comes summer", + "copyright": "© Johnathan Ampersand Esper/Aurora Photos", + "description": "It’s the first day of summer in Iceland. Known as ‘sumardagurinn fyrsti,’ this national holiday has been celebrated on the first Thursday after April 18 for centuries. The first settlers on Iceland used the Old Norse calendar, which divided the year into just two seasons. So, summer starts earlier and lasts longer in Iceland than in other countries. But then, so does winter. Today’s a cold start to summer, with temperatures in late April rarely getting above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, but conditions are good for the ice cave we’re featuring today, in Vatnajökull National Park. The Vatnajökull glacier is the largest ice cap in Europe by volume, and rests atop multiple active volcanoes. Gleðilegt sumar, Icelanders!", + "date": "2019-04-25", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Coast redwoods in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, California", + "caption": "A tree-mendous holiday", + "subtitle": "Happy Arbor Day!", + "copyright": "© Gallery Stock", + "description": "A Chinese proverb advises, ‘The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.’ That’s especially true today. It’s National Arbor Day in the US and we’re featuring this dramatic photo of coast redwoods to remind you of the incredible power and importance of trees. The very first recorded Arbor Day took place in 1594 in the little village of Mondoñedo in Spain, organized by its mayor. The first US Arbor Day was observed in Nebraska City, Nebraska, on April 10, 1872. It was organized by journalist and politician Julius Sterling Morton, who’d moved to Nebraska from Michigan, and called his adopted state a ‘treeless prairie.’ He rallied celebrants at that first US Arbor Day to plant an estimated 1 million trees.These days, National Arbor Day falls on the last Friday of April, but 22 states celebrate earlier or later depending on when the best time to plant trees falls in their region. For example, Florida and Georgia celebrate on the third Friday in January, while South Carolinians plant trees together on the first Friday in December. Whenever your state celebrates Arbor Day, it’s always a great time to plant a tree.", + "date": "2019-04-26", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hummingbird near blooming aloe plants in Laguna Beach, California", + "caption": "April hums to a close", + "subtitle": "Aloe in bloom", + "copyright": "© Aurora Photos/Offset", + "description": "The bright flowers of these aloe plants offer a striking contrast to their more recognizable green, spiky stems. Native to Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula, aloes—including the well-known aloe vera species—are now grown outdoors in many locations that boast mild winter climates. They can bloom at any time throughout the year. And yes, even indoor potted aloes can be encouraged to bloom with the right amount of sunlight, water, and fertilizer.Aloes, like most of the world’s flowering plants, need help with pollination, which is essential for maintaining biodiversity and our food supply. That’s where this buzzing little hummingbird comes into play. As it feeds on the aloe flowers' nectar, it pollinates the plants, too. But, broadly speaking, pollinator populations are declining, whether they’re bees, butterflies, or birds. You can help by planting a pollinator garden and avoiding pesticides, which can harm the pollinators.", + "date": "2019-04-27", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Prairie and pinnacles near Castle Trail in Badlands National Park, South Dakota", + "caption": "Life on the prairie", + "subtitle": "A good time in the Badlands", + "copyright": "© Danita Delimont/Getty Images", + "description": "At the close of National Park Week, we arrive at Badlands in South Dakota. Our photo today shows a view from Castle Trail—at 10 miles round trip, it’s the longest marked hike in the park. Spring rain has revived the grasses across the prairie as the sun illuminates the pinnacle rock formations in the distance. Soon, grazing animals such as bison and pronghorn will begin feasting on the fresh crop of grasses. This is also a good time of year to spot some of the dozens of different butterfly species that live in the park and provide a delicate contrast to the park’s rugged landscape.", + "date": "2019-04-28", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Newborn brown-throated sloth with mother, Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica", + "caption": "Hello, World!", + "subtitle": "New beginnings", + "copyright": "© Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Spring means more than just April showers and May flowers. It's also the season when many baby animals are born. The rainy, warmer days bring new plant growth, which means nursing and foraging moms can provide their newborns with larger amounts of higher-quality food. It also maximizes the 'growing season' for spring babies, giving them time to increase in size and put on fat before winter arrives.But consider our brown-throated sloth baby (and yes, a newborn sloth is called a baby). It was probably born sometime in late summer, not spring. That’s because these sloths live in the Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica, which is just north of the equator, where the change in seasons isn’t as pronounced as in the higher latitudes. That means that here in the rainforest, no matter when the baby sloth is born, there will be lots of tough, rubbery leaves for the baby to eat once it stops nursing. And even though a baby sloth is fully weaned after just a few weeks, it will continue to cling to its mother’s fur for five months or more after birth.", + "date": "2019-04-29", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Louis Armstrong performs with bandmates in Vienna, Austria, on February 22, 1959", + "caption": "Jumpin' for Jazz Day", + "subtitle": "It's International Jazz Day", + "copyright": "© Franz Hubmann/Getty Images", + "description": "We’re joining the rest of the world in celebrating International Jazz Day with this 1959 image of the legendary trumpeter Louis Armstrong. Jazz music has its roots in Armstrong’s hometown of New Orleans, but it quickly spread throughout the United States before developing an international appeal and influence. April 30 is designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as International Jazz Day to highlight the music and its role in cultures around the world.This year, the day will be celebrated in more than 190 countries with educational programs, community events, and performances—including an all-star concert in Australia at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall. Musician Herbie Hancock, who is a UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue, was instrumental in starting Jazz Day. He’ll serve as co-artistic director of the 2019 show, along with trumpeter James Morrison. You can stream the concert on YouTube and Facebook—or celebrate Jazz Day by looking for a local jazz event in your area.", + "date": "2019-04-30", + "path": "US/images/2019-04-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-04-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wisteria blooms at Kawachi Fuji Gardens in Kitakyushu, Japan", + "caption": "Tunnel of blooms", + "subtitle": "Purple flowers and Golden Week", + "copyright": "© Wibowo Rusli/Alamy", + "description": "The wisteria blossoms are at their peak right now in Kawachi Fuji Gardens. For those who journey to Kitakyushu, Japan, the reward is walking under an enormous canopy of purple, pink, and white wisteria flowers. The wisteria blooms often overlap with Golden Week—the span from April 29 to May 5, when four major holidays in Japan occur. The week begins with Shōwa Day, a celebration for Emperor Hirohito, and ends with Children’s Day. Many workers take the week off and travel while enjoying the spring weather. If you miss out on the wisteria hubbub, come to Kawachi Fuji Gardens in autumn, when the leaves turn and the park hosts a maple-leaf festival.", + "date": "2019-05-01", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ruff male displaying its plumage, Varanger Peninsula, Norway", + "caption": "Project 'ruff'-way", + "subtitle": "Making it work—in Norway", + "copyright": "© Winfried Wisniewski/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Springtime is high-fashion season for the ruff. In wetlands across northern Europe and Asia, these medium-sized waders gather in marshes to form leks, which are small breeding areas used for courtship displays. Dominant males (also called independents) like the fancy fellow on our homepage, fluff up their colored and intricately patterned capes and collars and mock fight with each other. Their aim? Each wants to secure a prime spot on the lek to showcase his finery and entice watching females to choose him as a mate.", + "date": "2019-05-02", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The installation 'Waldplastik' during Blue Night in Nuremberg, German", + "caption": "‘Waldplastik’ for Blue Night in Nuremberg", + "subtitle": "A night of art and culture", + "copyright": "© Daniel Karmann/Shutterstock", + "description": "The arts festival known as Blaue Nacht, or Blue Night, was originally conceived as a one-time event in 2000 to mark the 950th anniversary of the founding of Nuremberg, Bavaria. That inaugural festival was popular enough that it became an annual event soon after, and attendance has grown each year since. More than 100,000 people attend this celebration of the city's diverse arts and culture each May. The two-night artfest includes light shows projected on the outside of Old Town buildings, music performances, temporary art installations—like 'Waldplastik' in today's image—and access to Nuremberg’s cultural sites.", + "date": "2019-05-03", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Skellig Islands, Skellig Michael and Little Skellig, in Ireland", + "caption": "May the Fourth be with you", + "subtitle": "Visiting Ahch-To on Star Wars Day", + "copyright": "© Design Pics/DanitaDelimont.com", + "description": "If some other corner of the Internet hasn't already told you, May 4 is Star Wars Day. (Say it out loud: 'May the Fourth,' 'May the Force…' Get it?) Fans of the movies will recognize the island we're looking at as Ahch-To, where Luke Skywalker went into exile before Rey found him at the end of 'The Force Awakens.' Fans of travel and history may know that it's really Skellig Michael (the Great Skellig), with Little Skellig seen in the background. Together they make up the Skellig Islands, just off the southwest coast of Ireland.Skellig Michael was a haven for Catholics whose rights were being suppressed elsewhere. The exact age of its monastery is unknown, but it was dedicated between 950 and 1050. The monks used the isolated location to protect their way of life and sacred texts from Viking attacks—just as Ahch-To was the birthplace of the Jedi Order and held their ancient texts a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.", + "date": "2019-05-04", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "San Miguel de Allende, Mexico", + "caption": "It’s Cinco de Mayo", + "subtitle": "Celebrating Mexico in a Cultural Capital", + "copyright": "© ferrantraite/Getty Images", + "description": "For Cinco de Mayo, we’re in San Miguel de Allende, a colonial-era city that’s ramping up for a special year. Located in eastern Guanajuato, it was named the American Cultural Capital in 2019 in celebration of its cultural heritage. This honor is given by an NGO called the International Bureau of Cultural Capitals, and it goes to just one city in either North, Central, or South America each year. The recognition comes with tourism marketing about the city in dozens of countries around the world, so others will learn about San Miguel de Allende’s many cultural charms and special events.This city’s history makes it a perfect destination to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Spanish for ‘Fifth of May,’ the holiday commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. The victory was especially significant because the Mexicans overcame France despite having a much smaller, less equipped army. Symbolically, it provided hope for the resistance, even after the French later took over Mexico City. These days, Cinco de Mayo is more widely celebrated in the US, where it’s regarded as a celebration of Mexican culture. How will you celebrate Cinco de Mayo?", + "date": "2019-05-05", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fireweed in North Cascades National Park in Washington state", + "caption": "Breathe it in—it's Wildflower Week", + "subtitle": "Love blossoms", + "copyright": "© Danita Delimont/Getty Images", + "description": "Today marks the first day of National Wildflower Week, so we're shining a light on fireweed—a ‘weed’ in name only and a wildflower that’s a welcome sight wherever it grows. This tall, willowy perennial is a pioneer species, which means it's often among the first plants to colonize an area cleared by fire or other damaging events. Native to temperate zones in the Northern Hemisphere, fireweed thrives along streams, roadsides, and forests, creating stunning blankets of pink in open meadows.But wildflowers aren't just pretty to look at. These native plants help preserve water, protect against erosion, and provide habitat for birds, butterflies, and other critters. Plus, they have a restorative quality for the mind, just as famous wildflower-lover Lady Bird Johnson once said: 'Where flowers bloom, so does hope.'", + "date": "2019-05-06", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "St. Mary Falls in Glacier National Park, Montana", + "caption": "Chasing waterfalls", + "subtitle": "Spring comes to Glacier National Park", + "copyright": "© Pung/Shutterstock", + "description": "You can almost hear the rushing water in this picture of St. Mary Falls at Montana’s Glacier National Park. To get to this picturesque waterfall and its aqua-blue pools you’ll need to journey to the east side of the park near St. Mary Lake. Glacier is home to 700 miles of hiking trails, including the short day hike that leads to St. Mary Falls, taking visitors through conifer forests. If you feel like chasing more waterfalls, you can extend the hike and journey to nearby Virginia Falls. Don’t forget your camera and be on the lookout for woodpeckers, moose, and wildflowers.", + "date": "2019-05-07", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An outdoor curling tournament in Naseby, New Zealand", + "caption": "Rock on, curlers", + "subtitle": "’Chess on ice’", + "copyright": "© David Wall/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Today our photo comes from Naseby, on New Zealand’s South Island. Winter in New Zealand begins on June 1—in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are inverted from our own. Soon, the lakes in Naseby will freeze over, creating great conditions for outdoor curling, or what competitors call ‘chess on ice.’ And when there’s a multi-game tournament going on, that’s a ‘bonspiel’ in curling lingo. This year marks the first ever Curling World Cup—with the fourth leg of the months-long event beginning today in Beijing, China. This ultimate bonspiel unites teams from around the globe, and on May 12, 2019, we’ll know which nation swept the competition. (Curling joke!)", + "date": "2019-05-08", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Zebras in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania", + "caption": "The herd heads north", + "subtitle": "An endless journey", + "copyright": "© pchoui/Getty Images", + "description": "In May the rainy season in the southern Serengeti ends, and herds of zebras numbering in the hundreds of thousands begin to migrate north across the plains from Tanzania up to the Maasai Mara region of Kenya. The herd in our photo today shows a small portion of the 250,000 zebras that will spend the next couple of months or so on the northern leg of their year-long loop across the plains. Joining the zebras will be 1.5 million blue wildebeest that follow the same migratory route. Not every zebra will survive the 500-mile journey. By July the surviving herd will arrive in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, only to leave in November and return to Tanzania.", + "date": "2019-05-09", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania", + "caption": "Welcome to Steamtown", + "subtitle": "Looking back on 150 years of rail travel", + "copyright": "© Walter Bibikow/Danita Delimont", + "description": "In 1986, work began to convert an old rail yard in Scranton, Pennsylvania, from a relic to a heritage preservation site now known as Steamtown. A donated collection of train engines, some dating back to the 1800s, gave Steamtown exhibits to show off, while the fully functional rail yard provides a live demonstration of how trains work—and how rail transit greatly changed the United States.On this day 150 years ago, in 1869, the Golden Spike was hammered in at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory, creating the First Transcontinental Railroad. The new rail line linked the established railways of the eastern United States with the rapidly expanding railroads of the West, and made transcontinental travel via train a reality. Need some context? The alternative at the time would be to traverse the nearly 2,000-mile stretch between Omaha and San Francisco by horse, wagon, or your own two feet. With rail travel now an option, America’s westward expansion was suddenly in high gear.", + "date": "2019-05-10", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Historic windmills of Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam, Netherlands", + "caption": "It’s Windmill Day in the Netherlands", + "subtitle": "Bringing together history and technology", + "copyright": "© Matt Cooper/Gallery Stock", + "description": "On the second Saturday in May, the Dutch celebrate an iconic national structure—the windmill—like these historic ones at Zaanse Schans. With hundreds of windmills across the country, many sites use the day to demonstrate how windmills work and host art exhibits. But the concept of using wind power isn’t just a historical anecdote—this renewable energy is experiencing a boom, and by 2050 is predicted to provide one-third of the world's electricity.", + "date": "2019-05-11", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Piping plover and its chick on Jones Beach Island, New York", + "caption": "Hooray for mom!", + "subtitle": "The parenting of a piping plover", + "copyright": "© Vicki Jauron/Getty Images", + "description": "To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, we’re on Jones Beach Island in New York, where piping plovers are helping their newly hatched chicks prepare to leave the nest—just hours after they hatch. While mom and dad were sitting on the unhatched eggs, if a predator, such as a fox, raccoon, or house cat were to get too close, they’d fake an injured wing and limp away from the nest to distract the animal. That’s some extra-mile parenting! Who knows if that little chick will remember to call mom this time next year…", + "date": "2019-05-12", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pine Log State Forest, Florida", + "caption": "It’s American Wetlands Month", + "subtitle": "In praise of bogs, swamps, and marshes", + "copyright": "© plainpicture/Cavan Images", + "description": "Swamps and bogs probably aren’t the first things that come to mind when you think of America’s celebrated landscapes. That’s a shame, since wetlands like these play a crucial role in the health of our ecosystems. In addition to providing unique habitat to the many species that call wetlands home, they filter water, provide a natural buffer from storms, absorb flood waters, and capture carbon from the atmosphere—helping to protect our planet from climate change.Each year in the month of May, environmental groups and partners celebrate the humble bog as part of American Wetlands Month. You can find some of the country’s healthiest examples of wetlands in Florida, including swamps, which are dominated by forests, and marshes, which are home to grasses, rushes, and weeds. Today’s homepage photo comes from Pine Log State Forest, located near the town of Ebro in the Florida Panhandle. Established in 1936, it’s Florida’s oldest state forest, and a fine place to explore.", + "date": "2019-05-13", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cannes, France, where the annual film festival begins today", + "caption": "Lights, camera, action in Cannes", + "subtitle": "Cannes, France, in the spotlight", + "copyright": "© Manjik Photography/Alamy", + "description": "Since its founding in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has become known for the glamour and luxury of its host city, which sparkles day and night. Celebs come to hang out on yachts and be seen on the red carpet at the Palais des Festivals convention center. But it's not all about the glitz—Cannes is considered one of the three most prestigious European film festivals, along with the Venice Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival. This year, the French Directors’ Guild will honor horror legend John Carpenter ('Halloween,' 'Christine’) with the Carrosse d'Or (Golden Coach Award) for his body of work. New films will compete for the festival's top prize, the Palme d'Or.", + "date": "2019-05-14", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Midnight sun at North Cape, Norway", + "caption": "Midnight sun returns to the Arctic Circle", + "subtitle": "Basking in the glow", + "copyright": "© Ron Bennett/Shutterstock", + "description": "Norway may not be top of mind for most sun seekers, but around the middle of May until late July, head north to the part of the country inside the Arctic Circle and you can experience a natural phenomenon known as the midnight sun. During these few months the sun is visible at midnight local time, like you see in today's image of Norway's North Cape. Of course, as nature strives to maintain a balance, during winter this region experiences polar night, when the sun never rises above the horizon.", + "date": "2019-05-15", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Abu Simbel temples on the west shore of Lake Nasser, Egypt", + "caption": "Egypt’s mysteries still delight", + "subtitle": "3,000 years of history", + "copyright": "© George Steinmetz/Getty Images", + "description": "These massive temples—known today as Abu Simbel—were built in the 13th century BCE by the pharaoh Ramesses II. He left a legacy of monuments and temples across Egypt, many of which, like Abu Simbel, featured Ramesses II himself as the star attraction. But over the centuries, these temples were almost completely buried in sand and forgotten. It was not until the early 1800s when an explorer saw the heads of the colossal statues poking through the sand that the temples were again discovered. Then in the 20th century, construction of a dam on the Nile River formed Lake Nasser, a massive reservoir that would have flooded the site where the temples stood. To save them from inundation, the temples were disassembled and relocated to a nearby hill. The process took almost five years and required that workers cut the temples into pieces and reassemble them exactly as they were built 3,000 years ago. We think Ramesses II would approve.", + "date": "2019-05-16", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A carving of artist W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp in the Pura Meduwe Karang temple in Bali, Indonesia", + "caption": "It's Bike to Work Day", + "subtitle": "Work out on your way to work", + "copyright": "© John Elk III/Getty Images", + "description": "The third Friday in May is National Bike to Work Day, which encourages commuters to try biking as a healthy and safe alternative to driving. The carving we're looking at is in Bali, Indonesia. It depicts W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp, a Dutch landscape and portrait artist who rode his bike around Bali in the early 1900s, painting as he went—essentially biking to work every day. Nieuwenkamp was the first European artist to visit Bali and was influential in introducing Balinese art to Europe. The carving is part of the Pura Meduwe Karang, one of the largest temples in Bali. The temple served as an entrance to the island in the early 20th century and contains several symbols of international influence to reflect that.", + "date": "2019-05-17", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain", + "caption": "International Museum Day", + "subtitle": "A ‘city’ within Valencia", + "copyright": "© MAIKA 777/Getty Images", + "description": "Inspired by the City of Science and Industry in Paris, the Valencian Autonomous Government created the City of Arts and Sciences, enlisting the talents of architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela to give the Spanish city a modern cultural attraction. Built in a park on the drained riverbed of the Turia River, the first portions of the multi-building attraction opened in 1998. Several additions followed, the most recent being L'Àgora, a covered plaza that opened in 2009 to host concerts, exhibitions, and other events.Today we’re showing this futuristic-looking center for education and entertainment to celebrate International Museum Day. The observance began in 1977, with participating museums, galleries, and similar institutions offering free or reduced admission, as well as programs to highlight the work they do. Saturday is a great day for wandering around an old favorite museum or exploring a new one.", + "date": "2019-05-18", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ghyakar village, Upper Mustang, Nepal", + "caption": "Trek on the roof of the world", + "subtitle": "High trekking season in Upper Mustang", + "copyright": "© Frank Bienewald/Alamy", + "description": "If you’re lucky enough to be one of the thousand or so tourists allowed into Upper Mustang each year, spring and autumn are the best times for trekking through this incredibly dramatic landscape. Tucked into a remote region of Nepal, it’s geographically part of the Tibetan Plateau. The area is surrounded by the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Massifs and marked with deep gorges, terraced fields, and colorfully stratified rock formations. But perhaps most fascinating of all are the sky caves, 10,000 or so caves dug into the sheer walls of valleys in several areas of the district. Some of these man-made caves are thought to be ancient burial chambers; others are richly decorated with valuable Buddhist paintings, sculptures, and artifacts from the 8th to the 14th centuries. Perched over 150 feet above the valley floor, no one is entirely sure how the caves were built, what they were used for, or even how people accessed them.", + "date": "2019-05-19", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Island fox on Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park, California", + "caption": "A keystone species", + "subtitle": "The island fox’s incredible comeback", + "copyright": "© Ian Shive/Tandem Motion + Stills", + "description": "Meet the island fox, a petite resident of California’s Channel Islands National Park and a true comeback kid. The house-cat-sized creature is endemic to the islands, meaning it’s found nowhere else on Earth. In the 1990s, scientists observed the island fox population on Santa Cruz Island had dropped to fewer than 100 animals. The decline was attributed largely to golden eagles, who moved into new territory after bald eagle populations declined and found the island foxes to be easy prey. (Golden eagles are more prodigious hunters than bald eagles.) Environmental groups launched an effort to bring back the island fox, in part by relocating golden eagles, and by 2015, the population on Santa Cruz Island had rebounded to about 1,750. That’s good news for the fox–and for the entire island ecosystem. As the eagle situation demonstrated, most things in nature are interconnected.", + "date": "2019-05-20", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Copper River Delta in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska", + "caption": "Riches of the Copper River", + "subtitle": "Salmon return to the Copper River", + "copyright": "© Frans Lanting/plainpicture", + "description": "This is the vast delta of the Copper River in south central Alaska. The river is known for its large salmon run, which starts in early May when the sockeye and king salmon come back in huge numbers to spawn. Accompanied by much marketing fanfare, this Copper River catch also signals the return of fresh wild Pacific salmon to grocery stores and restaurants. The price per pound, especially in the early days of the commercial season, is as rich as the fish are in Omega-3 fatty acids.But this area's not just about salmon. Here in the vast protected wilderness of Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the Copper River Delta is a birder's paradise, too. The 700,000-acre wetland is an important stop for millions of migrating western sandpipers and other shorebirds on their way to their breeding grounds in the Arctic. Other birds aren’t so quick to leave the delta—trumpeter swans and dusky Canada geese take in these beautiful surroundings and opt to have their babies right here.", + "date": "2019-05-21", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'El Problema del Caballo' by Claudia Fontes in Venice, Italy", + "caption": "‘El Problema del Caballo’", + "subtitle": "The artists come to Venice", + "copyright": "© Marco Secchi/Getty Images", + "description": "Our photo today shows a small part of artist Claudia Fontes’ sculpture called 'El Problema del Caballo' (The Horse Problem). The Argentinian artist exhibited the large installation work with smashed pieces of stone surrounding the larger-than-life white horse, as if it had crashed into the exhibition space. The installation was shown in 2017 at the Venice Biennale, where artists from around the globe bring their work to show off at this every-other-year arts and culture festival in the Italian city of Venice. The Biennale is just starting up again this month, and many of the programs and exhibits will be going on through the summer and into fall.", + "date": "2019-05-22", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Green sea turtle with sardines near Playa Grandi, Curaçao", + "caption": "Move over fish—it’s World Turtle Day", + "subtitle": "Come out of your shell for World Turtle Day", + "copyright": "© yfhishinuma/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Make way for the green sea turtle, which you’ll find—if you’re lucky—swimming in tropical and subtropical coastal waters around the world. You’ll notice that despite its name, the green sea turtle’s shell is not green at all. The name comes from the color of its fat, which takes on a greenish hue after the adult turtle starts eating seagrass and algae. Unfortunately, like many other sea turtle species, the green sea turtle is endangered and its population shrinking due to hunting, boat-propeller accidents, plastic pollution, and loss of nesting grounds.World Turtle Day was established in 2000 to protect turtles and tortoises and their threatened habitats around the world. Conservation efforts are led by several nonprofit organizations such as American Tortoise Rescue, which focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, and protection of all turtle species. Since the organization’s inception it’s rescued or rehomed more than 4,000 turtles across the world through a combination of community outreach programs and financial contributions from donors.", + "date": "2019-05-23", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sandcastle on Malvarrosa Beach in Valencia, Spain", + "caption": "Grand sand", + "subtitle": "Not your average sandcastle", + "copyright": "© Tony French/Alamy", + "description": "Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, so of course we’re heading to the beach—the city beaches of Valencia, Spain. Valencia is famous for its beautiful, golden sand beaches, where people build incredible sand sculptures, like this one on Malvarrosa Beach. An elaborate sand sculpture can take over a week and multiple people to build. In fact, the world’s tallest sandcastle reached over 50 feet into the sky. But if you’ve got the time, sand, and water, you too can build a cool sandcastle.", + "date": "2019-05-24", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Male Cape May warbler in spring", + "caption": "A songbird with Jersey roots", + "subtitle": "Traveling warblers", + "copyright": "© JZHunt/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "The Cape May warbler was named for Cape May, New Jersey, where it was first observed by ornithologist Alexander Wilson in 1811. After that, these birds weren't seen again in the area for more than a century.In spring, this warbler migrates almost 3,000 miles from the West Indies to the coniferous forests of Canada and the northern US to breed. As the fist-sized songbird flies north, its diet adapts to the environment. During winter among the palm trees, the Cape May drinks berry juice and the nectar from flowers thanks to its unusual semi-tubular tongue. But in summer in the boreal forests, it eats insects—especially the spruce budworm—with a special gusto.", + "date": "2019-05-25", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mont Saint-Michel, France, for its annual marathon", + "caption": "26.2 miles to Mont Saint-Michel", + "subtitle": "Racing toward history", + "copyright": "© Leroy Francis/Getty Images", + "description": "Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful marathons anywhere, the Marathon de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel has attracted runners from around the globe to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The point-to-point route for the marathon was designed so runners can see the finish line at the base of the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey from the starting line on the western side of the bay, and from points along the way. But you don't need to be a runner to enjoy this historic location. Every year more than two million people travel to the tidal island, making it one of the top tourist destinations in France.", + "date": "2019-05-26", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Visitors at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC", + "caption": "A wall for the fallen", + "subtitle": "Reflections on Memorial Day", + "copyright": "© Nikki Kahn/Getty Images", + "description": "For Memorial Day, we're visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. More than 58,000 names of men and women who served and died in the Vietnam War are etched on the black granite V-shaped wall. In 1981, Maya Lin was just 21 and still an undergraduate at Yale when she won a nationwide public competition to design the memorial. But when her design was unveiled, its minimalist and nontraditional approach sparked controversy. Many considered it bleak and thought the black granite symbolized defeat rather than honor. To address these criticisms, and over Lin's objections, a bronze statue of three servicemen was added to the plan. Later another statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial, was erected south of the wall. Today the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is among the most popular and revered landmarks in DC, drawing over 4.5 million visitors a year.", + "date": "2019-05-27", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pollen-covered honey bee on a pumpkin flower", + "caption": "The ‘Bee’ goes on", + "subtitle": "Why’s it called a spelling ‘bee,’ anyhow?", + "copyright": "© Konrad Wothe/Minden Pictures", + "description": "You might recognize our homepage friend from the logo of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, an annual US competition since 1925. Why’s it called a spelling bee? Because another meaning of ‘bee’ is any kind of gathering or meeting for collective work or competition, like a quilting bee or, yes, a spelling bee. The Scripps National Spelling Bee is being held this week in National Harbor, Maryland, and savvy spellers from grade schools and middle schools around the world will compete for top honors.If last year’s competition is any indication, it should be dramatic stuff. In 2018, more than 500 students qualified for the 91st Scripps Spelling Bee after advancing in local competitions. But it was 14-year-old Karthik Nemmani, a middle school student from McKinney, Texas, who took home the crown when he correctly spelled the word ‘koinonia.’ Another Texan, a 12-year-old girl, placed second after she stumbled over the word ‘bewusstseinslage.’ Frankly, we’re quite certain we’d stumble over that word, too. We suspect the future is bright for both competitors.", + "date": "2019-05-28", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stravinsky Fountain in Paris, France", + "caption": "Splashdown in Stravinsky Fountain", + "subtitle": "A ‘circus of chaos’ for Stravinsky", + "copyright": "© Alessandro Saffo/eStock Photo", + "description": "The whimsical sculptures of Stravinsky Fountain in Paris are a bold, modern contrast to the Church of Saint-Merri, seen in the background of our photo today. The fountain—designed to inspire feelings of joy and playfulness—is a tribute to the groundbreaking symphonic composer and conductor Igor Stravinsky. Though he was born near St. Petersburg, Russia, Stravinsky wrote and debuted many of his career-making works while living in France in the early 20th century. It was this day in 1913 that Stravinsky’s ballet ‘The Rite of Spring’ debuted at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.", + "date": "2019-05-29", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "42nd Street with the Chrysler Building during Manhattanhenge in 2018, New York City", + "caption": "A New York City sun-sation", + "subtitle": "A day to celebrate the sun", + "copyright": "© Dennis Fischer Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "A few times each year, the rising and setting suns align with the east-west streets of Manhattan. It’s a phenomenon commonly referred to as 'Manhattanhenge.' While the exact timing varies slightly from one year to the next, it usually occurs a few weeks before and after the summer and winter solstices. Tonight’s sunset will find the full sun’s golden rays streaming directly through Manhattan's major cross streets.", + "date": "2019-05-30", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Prairie mounds at Oregon’s Zumwalt Prairie", + "caption": "Little hills on the prairie", + "subtitle": "Mysterious prairie mounds abound", + "copyright": "© Michael Durham/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Collections of these dome-like hills are common in landscapes throughout the United States. Depending on your region, you might know them as Mima mounds, hogwallow mounds, or even pimple mounds–and their origin isn’t always clear. Theories range from seismic activity to gophers—and even just an accumulation of sediment. The prairie mounds on our homepage today are part of Oregon’s Zumwalt Prairie, a protected grassland area in northeast Oregon. Encompassing some 330,000 acres, it’s of one of the largest remaining tracts of bunchgrass prairie in North America. Once part of an extensive grassland in the region, this portion has remained preserved due to its high elevation, which made farming difficult.", + "date": "2019-05-31", + "path": "US/images/2019-05-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-05-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The High Trestle Trail Bridge in central Iowa", + "caption": "Take a hike for Trails Day", + "subtitle": "Hiking the High Trestle Trail", + "copyright": "© Kelly van Dellen/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "The unique 130-foot-tall bridge you see here is just a small part of a longer 25-mile trail that connects five small towns in central Iowa. The High Trestle Trail is a rail trail—a decommissioned railroad track that’s been turned into a multiuse trail—and it follows the path of an old Union Pacific Railroad freight line. The rail-to-trail movement began in the 1960s when many railroad tracks began to be removed and people noted that the relatively flat rail corridors were perfect for hiking and biking trails. We can now enjoy thousands of miles of rail trails throughout the US. So today, on National Trails Day, find a trail near you and get outside to celebrate.", + "date": "2019-06-01", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Bass Rock in Scotland’s Firth of Forth", + "caption": "Nesting on the Bass Rock", + "subtitle": "An island for the birds", + "copyright": "© Richard Shucksmith/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Those white specks scattered around the surface of the Bass Rock are northern gannets—seabirds that spend their springtime breeding and nesting season on the islands and shores of the North Atlantic. At the height of the birds’ nesting season, roughly 150,000 gannets arrive on the Bass to rear their chicks, making this location the largest gannet colony on Earth. There are no human inhabitants on the Bass—the lighthouse is automated. The tiny volcanic plug island is just over a mile off the coast of the Lothian region of eastern Scotland in the Firth of Forth.", + "date": "2019-06-02", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "It’s our birthday too, yeah! Harbor seal pup lying on the beach, Heligoland, Germany", + "caption": "You say it’s your birthday", + "subtitle": "Oh, happy day!", + "copyright": "© Fotofeeling/Westend61/Offset", + "description": "This baby harbor seal is happily ensconced on a beach on the German island of Düne in the North Sea archipelago of Heligoland. Throngs of seal watchers come here every May and June to watch these cute pups spend their first few weeks of life lolling about the beach.", + "date": "2019-06-03", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Date palm groves near Zagora, Morocco", + "caption": "Desert groves", + "subtitle": "Breaking the fast for Eid", + "copyright": "© Frans Lemmens/Getty Images", + "description": "Here in the Draa River Valley, farmers grow date palms in the oasis town of Zagora, which for many is the last stop before a long journey into the Sahara. Today the Muslim population of Zagora will join billions of Muslims around the world to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The food-filled holiday marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.During Ramadan, Muslims fast during daylight hours, and break the fast each day at sunset with a meal called iftar. Iftar usually begins with the eating of dates, which is one reason why we’re featuring an image of date palms on our homepage today. Ramadan is also a season for Muslims to refrain from harmful habits such as smoking, and many also engage in charity work or charitable giving. The faithful are rewarded with today’s observance, Eid al-Fitr, where families and friends gather to eat, socialize, and even give gifts to children and close relatives.", + "date": "2019-06-04", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The tree canopy in the Tambopata National Reserve of the Peruvian Amazon", + "caption": "Under the canopy for World Environment Day", + "subtitle": "Happy trees = Clean air", + "copyright": "© Patrick Brandenburg/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "We’re gazing up at the tree canopy in the Tambopata National Reserve of the Peruvian Amazon. The Amazon rainforest covers 60 percent of Peru’s total landmass, stretching over 37,000 square miles.Today is World Environment Day, and this year’s theme is about air quality. Why show trees to talk about air? Because a healthy forest acts like a natural air filter. Plants absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide and help filter pollutants from the air. Robust forests mean clean air for all. Thanks, trees!", + "date": "2019-06-05", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Remains of a Mulberry harbour from the D-Day invasion, Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy, France", + "caption": "A bulwark of liberation", + "subtitle": "Engineering an artificial harbor in Normandy", + "copyright": "© Javier Gil/Alamy", + "description": "For the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the beginning of the end of WWII, we’re focusing on the remains of a Mulberry harbour—one of the most impressive military engineering feats of the war. Knowing that the ability to land huge numbers of men, vehicles, and supplies would be crucial to the Allies’ success in the invasion of Normandy, Winston Churchill challenged his forces to come up with artificial harbors that could be towed into place and operational within days of the initial landings.Over 40,000 men were involved in the creation of two harbors that were installed at Omaha and Gold Beaches beginning on June 9, 1944, and which were completed just six days later. The harbors included breakwaters comprising sunken decommissioned ships, pre-built concrete caissons, 33 jetties, and over 10 miles of roadways. A violent storm on June 19 destroyed the harbor at Omaha Beach, but Mulberry B, at Arromanches, survived and by the time it was abandoned six months later it had landed 2.5 million men, 500,000 vehicles, and 4 million tons of supplies into northern France.", + "date": "2019-06-06", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Biorock artificial reef off the Gili Islands, Indonesia", + "caption": "Rebuilding a reef", + "subtitle": "Diving into World Oceans Day", + "copyright": "© fenkieandreas/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Humans have been trying to construct artificial coral reefs since at least the 1950s, with only marginal success. But in 1979, German scientist and inventor Wolf Hilbertz created ‘Biorock,’ also known as ‘Seacrete.’ Hilbertz found that by directing a low-voltage charge to a metal frame submerged in seawater, calcium and other minerals in the water would build up on the frame. This mineral coating is so similar to the mineral composition of natural reef substrate that it creates a good habitat for the growth of corals. After the minerals have begun to coat the surface, divers transplant coral fragments from other reefs, attaching them to the structure’s frame. These coral pieces begin to bond to the accreted mineral substrate and start to grow, typically faster than in natural environments. Eventually the reef looks and functions like a natural reef ecosystem rather than an artificial one.The story of Biorock is a good example of how technology and human innovation are important parts of the conservation movement, especially where Earth’s oceans are concerned. More than 70 percent of our planet’s surface is covered by oceans, and those oceans contain 97 percent of Earth’s water. That’s why ocean health is a global concern. It’s also the motivation behind World Oceans Day, celebrated every June 8. We’re celebrating with this photo of a Biorock reef off the Gili Islands in Indonesia.", + "date": "2019-06-08", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Crown Fountain by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa, Millennium Park, Chicago", + "caption": "Sweet Home, Chicago", + "subtitle": "Crown Fountain by Jume Plensa at Millennium Park in Chicago", + "copyright": "© imageBROKER/Alamy", + "description": "Welcome to Chicago, the undisputed home of the blues. If you’re a fan of blues music, make your way here to Millennium Park this weekend for the 36th annual Chicago Blues Festival. Blues music is considered one of America’s greatest contributions to world culture and the progenitor of jazz, R&B, and rock & roll.During the Great Migration (1910-1970), over half a million African Americans followed the Illinois Central Railroad from the Deep South up to that land of opportunity, Chicago. Among those making that trip was a veritable Mount Rushmore of blues greats including Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon, Little Walter, and Buddy Guy. And they all brought that propulsive electrified country style that makes Chicago blues so distinctive. So, put on your walkin’ shoes, get your mojo working, and catch a spoonful of that smokestack lightning at the Chicago Blues Festival. And if you need to cool off and mellow down easy, just wander over to the Crown Fountain by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa. You’ll feel like the sky is crying just for you.", + "date": "2019-06-09", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ponta da Piedade rock formations off the coast of Algarve, Portugal", + "caption": "Feliz dia de Portugal", + "subtitle": "Ponta da Piedade rock formations in Portugal", + "copyright": "© David Santiago Garcia/Offset", + "description": "Today we’re featuring the Ponta da Piedade rock formations in the Algarve region as a nod to Portugal Day, a celebration of the Portuguese nation and its people. Observed throughout the Portuguese diaspora, the main festivities are military ceremonies, exhibitions, concerts, pageants, and parades on June 10, the anniversary of the death of Portuguese poet Luís de Camões. Camões was an incredibly colorful character whose poem ‘Os Lusíadas’ chronicled the discovery of the sea route to India by Portuguese explorers and the development of the Portuguese Empire. It is regarded as the national epic poem, much like Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’ was to the ancient Romans, and his influence is so great that Portuguese is often referred to as “the language of Camões.”", + "date": "2019-06-10", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cracking Art installation at Le Mans Cathedral in 2015, France", + "caption": "A meerkat invasion", + "subtitle": "Installation art turns heads", + "copyright": "© Michel GILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images", + "description": "If you ever encounter a giant plastic snail in the city or an army of rainbow-colored meerkats holding sentry outside a historic building, it’s likely an art installation from the Cracking Art collective. The group uses recyclable plastic to craft vivid representations of meerkats, elephants, snails, and other natural creatures for traveling art installations in unexpected locations. The collective’s use of plastic is meant to call attention to the sometimes blurry connection between natural and artificial reality, inviting viewers to reexamine the world around them. The meerkat exhibit on our homepage took place in 2015 at Le Mans Cathedral in Le Mans, France.", + "date": "2019-06-11", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rio Grande and Sierra del Carmen range in Big Bend National Park, Texas", + "caption": "This national park turns 75", + "subtitle": "A big birthday for Big Bend", + "copyright": "© Grant Ordelheide/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Seventy-five years ago today, on June 12, 1944, Big Bend officially became a US national park. The park covers more than 800,000 acres in West Texas along the Mexico border. The vast protected area contains mountain, river, and desert ecosystems, including the largest protected area of the Chihuahuan Desert in the United States. But the ‘big’ doesn't stop there. Big Bend is home to 1,200 species of plants, over 450 species of birds, 75 species of mammals, and 56 species of reptiles. (We're not sure how many of those are snakes, if you're wondering.) Because of its remote location, Big Bend also has among the darkest skies ever measured in the contiguous US. So tonight, the only light you'll likely see is the glow from 75 birthday candles—and a few million stars.", + "date": "2019-06-12", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Grand Éléphant at Machines of the Isle of Nantes, France", + "caption": "Mechanical elephant is literally tons of fun", + "subtitle": "A unique elephant encounter in Nantes", + "copyright": "© Dutourdumonde Photography/Shutterstock", + "description": "Created by François Delarozière, Pierre Orefice, and their team of artists and engineers at La Machine Company workshop, the Grand Éléphant was the first of three artworks/attractions constructed for the Machines de l’île (Machines of the Isle) in Nantes. The elephant is a mechanical sculpture that’s so big it can take up to 49 passengers for a 45-minute walk. After unveiling the elephant in 2007 and the Carrousel des Mondes Marins (Marine World Carousel) in 2012, they're now working on an ambitious third project, L’Arbre aux Hérons (Tree of Herons), scheduled for 2022. The efforts of these visionary creators have turned a shuttered industrial shipyard on the Loire River into a unique place where art, architecture, tourism, and urban planning come together to delight all who visit.", + "date": "2019-06-13", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina", + "caption": "Happy Flag Day", + "subtitle": "A perfect day to fly your flag", + "copyright": "© Seb Coursol/Getty Images", + "description": "We're at Chimney Rock State Park, about 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, for Flag Day. The 6,807-acre park gets its name from the 315-foot spire that offers expansive views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. If you're wondering how this sizable flag made it up to the summit, we don't know the answer to that. But there is an elevator inside the mountain that can zip you to the top in 32 seconds. The other option is to hike up the 499 steps to the viewpoint.", + "date": "2019-06-14", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Street art from the Pasadena Chalk Festival 2013, California", + "caption": "Chalk-full of goodness", + "subtitle": "Pasadena Chalk Festival supports local arts education", + "copyright": "© WENN US/Alamy", + "description": "Since 1993, the Pasadena-based nonprofit Light Bringer Project has supported arts education in the Los Angeles area by helping produce the annual Pasadena Chalk Festival. Hundreds of artists spend the weekend creating unique chalk artworks on the sidewalks of historic downtown Pasadena for this free event. Funds are raised through donations from festival attendees and proceeds from sales of artwork and a silent auction.", + "date": "2019-06-15", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Male African lion and cub in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in southern Africa", + "caption": "Dads, show your pride today", + "subtitle": "Happy Father's Day", + "copyright": "© Richard Du Toit/Minden Pictures", + "description": "These lions in southern Africa’s Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park probably aren't heading out for Father's Day brunch. Cubs are usually protected by their mothers, while their fathers merely tolerate them in most cases. While stereotypes might suggest that the same holds true for humans, a Pew Research study showed that dads are just as likely as moms to say that parenting is extremely important to their identity, and dads are much more involved in child care than they were years ago. It took dads a while to earn this day. Father's Day was first celebrated in 1910 in Washington state. While it gained popularity over the years, it didn't become a national holiday until President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation in 1972. Mother's Day got a proclamation in 1914, but let's not get competitive here—today's about dad.", + "date": "2019-06-16", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas", + "caption": "A ‘Crystal’ in the Ozarks", + "subtitle": "World-class art comes to Arkansas", + "copyright": "© Eddie Brady/Getty Images", + "description": "Bentonville, Arkansas, is probably not the first place that comes to mind when you think about visiting a world-class art museum. But Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a new must-see in the art world. Its collection includes paintings, sculpture, photography, drawing, and installation art from colonial times to today and features American artists such as Maya Lin, Andrew Wyeth, Jacob Lawrence, Jackson Pollock, and Georgia O’Keeffe. But perhaps the biggest piece of art is the museum itself. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the building blends seamlessly and beautifully into the surrounding Ozark landscape. In addition to the art and architecture collections, there are eight nature trails on the grounds. And admission to the museum is always free.", + "date": "2019-06-17", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Burgundy snails, also called edible snails", + "caption": "Snail season", + "subtitle": "From garden to table?", + "copyright": "© Heidi and Hans-Juergen Koch/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Depending on where you live, you may know these snails as Burgundy, Roman, or edible snails. Yes, that last name acknowledges that these garden dwellers are often prepared as a food item, usually called ‘escargot’—the French word for ‘snail.’ In late spring and early summer, the adult snails will lay eggs and cover them up, leaving the young to hatch and survive on their own. Given that the adult snail in our photo is 1.5 inches tall, it puts the juvenile snail’s size into perspective.", + "date": "2019-06-18", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of the cherry laurel maze in Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall, England", + "caption": "Cornish garden stands the test of time", + "subtitle": "Glendurgan Garden hedge maze is 186 years old", + "copyright": "© Richard Cooke/Alamy", + "description": "Created by Alfred Fox in 1833 to entertain his 12 children, the cherry laurel hedge maze at Glendurgan Garden was designed to resemble a serpent curled in grass. In addition to the maze, Glendurgan also includes an amazing collection of exotic plants that Fox obtained on his travels and imported from abroad. Luckily, the temperate climate of Cornwall, in South West England, allowed rare imports, like bamboo, Brazilian giant rhubarb, and tree ferns to thrive in this valley garden. In 1962, the Fox family gifted the gardens to the National Trust, a UK charity that works to preserve places of historic interest or natural beauty.", + "date": "2019-06-19", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bald eagles in Anchorage, Alaska", + "caption": "An eagle for the ages", + "subtitle": "In celebration of America’s national bird", + "copyright": "© Ron Niebrugge/Alamy", + "description": "June 20 is American Eagle Day, a celebration that commemorates the date in 1782 when the bird was added to the Great Seal of the United States, effectively becoming a national symbol. With an olive branch in its right talons and a bundle of 13 arrows in its left (representing the 13 original states in the Union), the eagle is said to represent a strong desire for peace, but readiness for conflict. You’ll likely recognize the Great Seal of the United States from its appearance on passports, flags, official documents, and American currency. The bald eagle, now federally protected, continues to inspire national pride.", + "date": "2019-06-20", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sun Voyager sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason in Reykjavik, Iceland", + "caption": "Here comes the sun", + "subtitle": "Ode to the sun", + "copyright": "© Martin Child/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Today marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere—the longest day of the year and, for most of us on this side of the globe, the first official day of summer. (Iceland, being Iceland, celebrates the first day of summer in April, an old Viking tradition.) What better way to celebrate this day of sun than with Reykjavik’s Sun Voyager. Though it looks a bit like a Viking ship or maybe a fish skeleton, sculptor Jón Gunnar Árnason created it to be a dream boat and an ode to the sun. Sounds good to us. Join us in celebrating the sun today.", + "date": "2019-06-21", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial of the Amazon River Basin near Manaus, Brazil", + "caption": "Meet the ‘Lungs of the World’", + "subtitle": "Reflections on the mighty Amazon", + "copyright": "© Art Wolfe/Danita Delimont", + "description": "For World Rainforest Day we take you below these clouds to the Amazon River Basin and the largest rainforest in the world. Numbers help tell the story of this extraordinary place: At more than 2.1 million square miles, the Amazon accounts for half of Earth’s remaining tropical rainforests. And a fifth of the world’s fresh water flows through this river basin. Perhaps a tenth of the planet’s known species call it home, many of which have yet to be identified—that’s trees, plants, fish, mammals, and a third of Earth’s bird species. Now take a deep breath. The ‘Lungs of the World’ produces 20 percent of Earth’s oxygen, while storing vast amounts of carbon dioxide, earning it an all-star ‘carbon sink’ status.Why’s it called the Amazon? Spanish explorer and conquistador Francisco de Orellana gave it that name after encountering indigenous women of the Pira-tapuya tribe who fought alongside men. The women warriors of the region reminded Orellana of the Amazons of Greek mythology. Today, the Amazon rainforest still sounds almost mythologically powerful—and it is. Yet, all rainforests are fragile biosystems. Worldwide, we lose swaths of these precious environments to agriculture and mining every day. However, the pace of deforestation is slowing as farming methods improve and advocacy efforts build awareness around these rich bio-diverse tropical rainforests. The more we learn about rainforests, the more we appreciate how our own future, and the future of our planet, hinges upon their health.", + "date": "2019-06-22", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gnomesville in the Shire of Dardanup, Australia", + "caption": "Welcome to Gnomesville", + "subtitle": "Adorable activism", + "copyright": "© Amanda Hughes/Alamy", + "description": "In 1995, officials wanted to build a traffic roundabout in this area of the Ferguson Valley in Western Australia. Locals weren’t interested in seeing the wooded land paved over, but the roundabout was installed anyhow. In response, someone placed a garden gnome on the construction site—a form of guerilla-art protest. Other small bearded, pointy-hatted fellows soon joined the original settler. The newly arrived wee residents at least prevented further development in the area. For what manner of villain would destroy the forest home of a bunch of garden gnomes? Eventually there were hundreds of gnome figurines, and a roadside tourist attraction was created.Visitors to Gnomesville are encouraged to bring a gnome to add to the population, as long as they write their gnome’s point of origin on a sign or on the gnome itself. More figurines are needed at the site, as a flood in 2018 destroyed many of the statues in Gnomesville. So if you decide to stop by, bring a small ceramic friend with you to become the newest resident.", + "date": "2019-06-23", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fireflies surround a sea almond tree in Camarines Sur, Luzon, Philippines", + "caption": "Dance of the fireflies", + "subtitle": "A summertime light show", + "copyright": "© Jurgen Freund/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It’s the season for spotting fireflies in some parts of the US, especially in the humid or damp areas that the winged beetles love. For fireflies themselves, it’s a season of love. They create these soft flashes of light as they search for a suitable mate. The glow is produced by a chemical reaction in a firefly’s abdomen. In addition to attracting a partner, the light is believed to deter potential predators by signaling that the insect’s chemical makeup may produce a foul taste or even be toxic. The fireflies in our homepage image were photographed with a long exposure in the Philippines, where fireflies are a popular tourist attraction. Some firefly species here and in other parts of Southeast Asia are known for their synchronized flashing, creating dramatic light shows in the dark.", + "date": "2019-06-24", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sutherland Falls and Lake Quill in New Zealand", + "caption": "Winter on South Island", + "subtitle": "Sutherland Falls in Fiordland National Park", + "copyright": "© Michael Rathmayr/plainpicture", + "description": "Sutherland Falls spills over the side of Lake Quill in the jagged, glacier-carved landscape of Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island. For years, it was believed to be the tallest waterfall in the world, thanks in part to a rough estimate by Scottish explorer Donald Sutherland, the first European to see the falls. Later, more scientific surveys proved this estimate to be significantly inflated, but Sutherland Falls is still 1,900 feet tall, which is plenty high in our book.It’s probably pretty cold out in the Fiordland wilderness today, as the Southern Hemisphere is in the midst of winter. While the Northern Hemisphere has tilted toward the sun, giving us the long, warm days of summer, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away, so the days are short and nights are cold.", + "date": "2019-06-25", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Glastonbury Tor and St. Michael's Tower in England for the start of the Glastonbury Festival", + "caption": "The flip side of Glastonbury", + "subtitle": "Get amped for Glastonbury", + "copyright": "© Spraggon Photography/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Greetings from Glastonbury Tor and St. Michael's Tower in Somerset county of South West England. The tor (a Celtic word for an isolated hill) is often mentioned in Celtic mythology, and some believe it to be the site of Avalon, a mythical island central to legends of King Arthur. Glastonbury Tor has other enduring spiritual associations as well, particularly to various neopagan beliefs. Archaeological evidence suggests that several buildings have been constructed at the top of the hill over many centuries, but all that remains today is the roofless tower of St. Michael’s Church, built in the 1300s.Glastonbury Tor may dominate the surrounding coastal plain, but it isn't visible from the nearby Glastonbury Festival, which begins today and runs through Sunday, June 30. Since 1970, music fans have turned the Glastonbury area into an outdoor bacchanalian summer retreat as they converge on the area to watch some of the world's most popular pop and rock musicians perform live at the festival. Most summers, the farmland around the village of Pilton—including festival-creator Michael Eavis' Worthy Farm—is transformed into the largest greenfield festival in the world, with more than 100,000 people attending and camping in the area. In an homage to the area’s most enduring feature, the festival's official artwork this year is a representation of Glastonbury Tor and its tower under a full moon, surrounded by red clouds.", + "date": "2019-06-26", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Living root bridge in Meghalaya, India", + "caption": "This bridge is alive", + "subtitle": "The roots of invention", + "copyright": "© dhritipurna/Shutterstock", + "description": "Living root bridges like this can be found in the tropical rainforests of Meghalaya, a state in northeast India that is among the wettest places on Earth. The gentle waterways that flow through the region’s valleys become gushing torrents during the summer monsoon season and will wash away traditional bamboo bridges. So, generations of indigenous Khasi people have devised a way of building root bridges by shaping living trees, like this one near the village of Mawsynram.It works like this: Rubber fig trees are planted or located on opposite riverbanks. As the trees' above-ground roots grow, the Khasi will guide them across the water, sometimes with the support of temporary scaffolding like bamboo. After years of tending, the roots will eventually join and take hold of each other, forming a living suspension bridge that provides safe passage over the swollen river. The innovation has proved critical to the Khasi people. In this environment, bridges made from harvested materials would quickly rot and fall apart, leaving villages cut off and isolated. Building a living root bridge requires patience, though. It takes about 15 to 30 years to grow one sturdy enough to support humans. But the investment pays off. As these bridges age, they get stronger. Some are 100 feet long and can hold over 50 people.", + "date": "2019-06-27", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Montreux and Lake Geneva in Switzerland", + "caption": "More than jazz in Montreux", + "subtitle": "Montreux, Switzerland, and all that jazz", + "copyright": "© Westend61/Getty Images", + "description": "We’re looking at Montreux, Switzerland, where the Montreux Jazz Festival begins today. Despite its name, the festival isn't just about jazz. It highlights different styles of music across multiple venues over two weeks. This year's lineup includes three farewell-tour stops (Elton John, Anita Baker, Joan Baez) and big names in jazz (Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin), as well as young artists representing a variety of genres. The festival began in 1967 at the original Montreux Casino, which famously burned down during a December 1971 Frank Zappa performance. The fire was memorialized by Deep Purple in their hit 'Smoke on the Water.' A monument commemorating the band and their song can be found next to the rebuilt casino.", + "date": "2019-06-28", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Burrowing owlet posing in Cape Coral, Florida", + "caption": "Oh snap! It's National Camera Day", + "subtitle": "It's National Camera Day. Get the picture?", + "copyright": "© mlorenzphotography/Getty Images", + "description": "Here on the green grass of Cape Coral, Florida, this owl looks ready for his closeup, and ready for National Camera Day. June 29 commemorates photographs, the camera, and their invention. The history of the camera goes all the way back to the ancient Greeks and Chinese, who used pinhole cameras (camera obscuras), similar to what you might use to view a solar eclipse. The camera obscura could project an image but didn’t leave a lasting one.In the 1800s, several inventors made advances toward producing an image on a piece of paper or sensitized plate. They also experimented with various lenses. In 1884, George Eastman patented the first film in rolls, and a few years later introduced the Kodak Black camera. These days, of course, just about everyone carries around a digital camera in their phone, documenting everything from major life events to their latest sandwich. So get in the spirit of the day and snap a selfie, a picture of your pet, or anything for National Camera Day.", + "date": "2019-06-29", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "San Francisco City Hall lit with rainbow lights for Pride", + "caption": "Historic Pride", + "subtitle": "San Francisco’s City Hall illuminated by the iconic colors of Pride", + "copyright": "© Wonwoo Lee/Getty Images", + "description": "We’re celebrating Pride weekend with a view onto a Beaux-Arts gem that has a prominent place in the history of gay rights and culture. Even the city of San Francisco itself has played an outsized role in fostering gay pride, community, and visibility. It’s a legacy that can be traced along the timeline of the city’s many firsts. The San Francisco Bay Area held one of the first Pride parades after the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York, the event that sparked the gay liberation movement and the modern fight for LGBTQI+ civil rights. This is just part of the heritage that will be celebrated at San Francisco’s Pride this weekend, where people will be marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. A big parade is planned with vibrant displays that will decorate Market Street, continuing all the way to the Golden Gate City’s Civic Center.Fifty years after the Stonewall riots, so much progress has been made in the fight for LGBTQI+ civil rights, and so much work remains. This time of year is when people in cities and towns around the world celebrate Pride. Most large cities hold Pride parades at the end of June—in fact, São Paulo, Brazil, hosted what is thought to be the largest parade; its organizers estimated in 2017 that 5 million came to their Pride event.", + "date": "2019-06-30", + "path": "US/images/2019-06-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-06-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Canada Day, canoeists in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada", + "caption": "‘O Canada!’", + "subtitle": "It’s Canada’s national day", + "copyright": "© Christopher Kimmel/Aurora Photos", + "description": "For Canada Day, we’re dipping our paddles in Still Creek, a long gentle stream in British Columbia. The canoe has long been associated with Canada’s national history, linked with early explorers, fur traders, and colonists who ventured out into the wilderness of the great north. An image of a canoe even appeared on early versions of Canada’s silver dollar, a coin which was later replaced by the ‘loonie,’ so named for the depiction of a common loon on one side.Canada Day, celebrated on July 1, commemorates the date in 1867 when Canada was recognized as a self-governing country under the British Empire. It’s a national holiday for Canadians, which makes it a perfect day to take out the canoe. While gliding across the water, consider humming a few bars of the national anthem, ‘O Canada.’ Paddle on, Canadians!", + "date": "2019-07-01", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Solar eclipse sequence from August 21, 2017", + "caption": "A diamond ring around the moon", + "subtitle": "Sequential images of a total solar eclipse", + "copyright": "© Lindsay Daniels/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Today, lucky observers in South America will see an awesome event similar to the one captured in the composite of images on our homepage. They were taken during the Great American Eclipse of 2017.Just how does the moon perfectly blot out the sun? Through an amazing coincidence, the sun is both 400 times larger than the moon, and 400 times farther away from us here on Earth. Therefore, periodically, when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned just right, the moon can perfectly obscure the sun as seen from the surface of Earth in a total eclipse. But, unlike the sun, the moon is not a smooth sphere; therefore, in the last few moments before the eclipse reaches totality, we see Baily's Beads. In 1836, English astronomer Francis Baily was the first to explain that the phenomenon is created by sunlight passing between the mountains and through the canyons of the moon. Some folks also refer to it as the diamond ring effect. But whatever you call it, it’s undeniably brilliant.", + "date": "2019-07-02", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Transfăgărășan in Transylvania, Romania", + "caption": "'The best road in the world'", + "subtitle": "Keep calm and drive on (slowly)", + "copyright": "© Calin Stan/Shutterstock", + "description": "Following its winter closure due to heavy snowfall, the Transfăgărășan in Romania is now open for business. Also known as the DN7C highway, the road cuts through the Făgăraș Mountains, offering stunning views of waterfalls, glacial lakes, and lush valleys—plus steep drop-offs and hairpin turns to amp up the drama. Back in 2009, Jeremy Clarkson, co-host of the British TV show 'Top Gear,' called this twisty route the 'best road in the world,' which helped turn it into a major tourist draw. The Transfăgărășan reaches elevations just shy of 6,700 feet and has more tunnels and viaducts in its 55 miles than any other road in this mountainous country. But proceed with caution. The speed limit is a sensible 25 mph. And watch out for herds of sheep that use it as a path to greener pastures, and don't mind blocking traffic as they amble there.", + "date": "2019-07-03", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "July 4th fireworks over Lake Union, Seattle", + "caption": "Happy Fourth of July!", + "subtitle": "It's Independence Day", + "copyright": "© Onest Mistic/Getty Images", + "description": "Join us in marveling at this pyrotechnical display from the shores of Lake Union in Seattle, which hosts each Independence Day a grand spectacle of fireworks soaring up to 1,000 feet into the sky, all synchronized to music. Chances are there’s something similar happening this evening where you live. All across the United States on July 4, we come together as a nation to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, one of the best break-up letters ever written. In it, the Second Continental Congress puts Great Britain on notice that the 13 American colonies are no longer subject to its rules or rulers and instead have formed a new country, the United States of America. Declaration signers, recognizing the importance of the moment and the message, anticipated that generations later, we would remember and celebrate 'from one end of this continent to the other.'So, while you're enjoying all those barbecues, fireworks, and picnics, in a way you're also expressing your unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Happy Independence Day!", + "date": "2019-07-04", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Peel Castle on St. Patrick’s Isle, Isle of Man", + "caption": "Midsummer Court on Tynwald Day", + "subtitle": "Peel Castle on St. Patrick’s Isle with the Isle of Man in the background", + "copyright": "© Massimo Ripani/SIME/eStock Photo", + "description": "The Isle of Man has a long and complicated history of invasions, conquests, and systems of government. Pictured on today’s homepage are the ruins of the cathedral on the grounds of Peel Castle, on St. Patrick’s Isle (which is connected by a causeway to the rest of the island). Vikings built the original wooden fortification during the 11th century on a location that had older Celtic monastic structures made of stone, which were incorporated into the castle. Over the next eight centuries, the various Norse, Scottish, and English rulers of the area added battlements, towers, and the cathedral to the grounds.After the Vikings incorporated the Isle of Man into their Kingdom of the Isles in the 9th century, they also brought their particular tradition of parliamentary government to the island. This tradition survives today as the Tynwald, the island’s tricameral parliament. Purportedly the oldest continuous parliament in the world, the Tynwald gathers outside on a special four-tiered hill every Tynwald Day—usually July 5—to promulgate the laws that have been passed in the last year. The meeting, the first recorded instance of which dates to 1417, is known as Midsummer Court.", + "date": "2019-07-05", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Peloton during the 2018 Tour de France in Valence, France", + "caption": "Flower pedals", + "subtitle": "Racers pushing past sunflowers in the 2018 Tour de France", + "copyright": "© Justin Setterfield/Getty Images", + "description": "Cyclists have been competing in this prestigious, multi-stage race since 1903. The route is changed every year but always includes a mix of terrains and elevations, mostly in France. Originally conceived as a promotion for a newspaper, the Tour is now a worldwide sporting event that draws billions of viewers each year, making it more popular than the Super Bowl. Here, competitors are biking alongside the summertime sunflowers of southern France that are in full bloom during the race. This scenic image is a foil to the grueling duration of the race, which covers more than 2,000 miles over a 23-day span. Although athletes are organized into teams, the individual who completes the strenuous course in the overall shortest amount of time wins and gets a cash prize often shared with teammates. This year’s race starts in Belgium and will pedal past the iconic sunflowers around stage 16 before coming to a stop in Paris.", + "date": "2019-07-06", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Caribou in Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska", + "caption": "Peak travel season", + "subtitle": "Traffic jam on the caribou highway", + "copyright": "© Staffan Widstrand/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today we're in Kobuk Valley National Park in Alaska to witness one of the world’s great annual migrations. Every spring, a quarter million caribou come together to form the Western Arctic Herd and pass north through the 1.8-million-acre park to their summer calving grounds in the Brooks Range and its foothills. Then in the fall, the caribou make the reverse trip, heading south back through the park to where they spend the winter in the Nulato Hills and the Seward Peninsula. One of the best spots to see the herd on the move is where it crosses the Kobuk River at Onion Portage. This area is a major archaeological site too. For thousands of years, the crossing has drawn native groups that rely on caribou meat, a tradition that continues to this day.", + "date": "2019-07-07", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blue walls of Chefchaouen, Morocco", + "caption": "Feelin’ blue?", + "subtitle": "Make your way up a picturesque passageway of Chefchaouen", + "copyright": "© Tatsuya Ohinata/Getty Images", + "description": "You may not be familiar with the name Chefchaouen but its blue beauty is immediately recognizable. Nestled against the Rif Mountains, the city is well known for the medieval walls washed in a hue that mimics the sky on a summer day. There are many theories as to why the walls are this color—some suggest it was thought to repel mosquitos; others say it follows religious beliefs that associate blue with heaven. No matter the reason, the blue creates photogenic passageways, one of which we are admiring here. As you wander through the city, you’ll find the market filled with handmade textiles and other colorful local goods. The locals are mostly Berber, Jewish, and Muslim people who are famously friendly and laid back. Chefchaouen is also brimming with aromatic cuisine that draws visitors from their explorations to the many popular bakeries and restaurants.", + "date": "2019-07-08", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Jaguar in the Pantanal wetlands, Brazil", + "caption": "The best spot for jaguars", + "subtitle": "Jaguar in the Pantanal wetlands", + "copyright": "© Andy Rouse/Minden Pictures", + "description": "What's the best place to see a wild jaguar? The Amazon rainforest may be more well known, but the Pantanal is the world's largest tropical wetlands—and the place you're most likely to spot a jaguar in the wild. The Pantanal's estimated 70,000 square miles cover part of the western side of Brazil and extend into Bolivia and Paraguay. Portions of the Pantanal are protected within national parks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's difficult to travel there during the wet season (November-April)—high temperatures make it nearly unbearable, and rain and flooding often close roads. Hotels in the region even shut down for periods of time each year. May through September is the dry season, when temperatures cool off and conditions are more friendly to both people and many animals. If you plan to visit, pack some binoculars and keep your eyes peeled for a big spotted cat sitting blithely on the riverbank.", + "date": "2019-07-09", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Visitors on El Caminito del Rey in the province of Málaga, Spain", + "caption": "Slip on your sturdy shoes", + "subtitle": "Put your helmet on, we’re going for a hike", + "copyright": "© Ken Welsh/Alamy", + "description": "You’ll need to wear a safety helmet before stepping onto the cliff-hanging path that passes above the Gorge of Gaitanes in Spain's Málaga province. Look around, but don’t forget to look down from the glass-floor observation platform. This is your opportunity to fully appreciate the 325-foot drop below and consider what life must be like as a mountain goat. The renovated path is far less dangerous than the original, which for many years had no guard rails. Made for workers back in 1905, the first walkway provided access between El Chorro and Gaitanejo hydroelectric power plants. After King Alfonso XIII visited in 1921, the walkway was given its nickname, El Caminito del Rey (The King’s Little Pathway). But after years of use and lack of upkeep, the nickname was updated to ‘The world’s most dangerous walkway.’By 2001, the trail was closed, riddled with holes, crumbling cement, and gaps where entire sections were missing. Luckily for thrill seekers, El Caminito del Rey is no longer off limits. In 2015, after extensive renovations, one of Spain’s most beautiful (and thrilling) hikes is again king-worthy, and open for all.", + "date": "2019-07-10", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Artificial light from Earth", + "caption": "It’s World Population Day", + "subtitle": "Evidence of human habitation", + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "Our photo today has been digitally altered by NASA’s Earth Observatory team to remove natural light. Doing so reveals just how much artificial light human settlements generate. We share this image to draw attention to the observance of World Population Day today. The event was inspired by the Day of Five Billion on July 11, 1987, when the United Nations estimates our global population reached that milestone. Each year, World Population Day encourages us to think about how our growing numbers might affect our future, and the future of the planet we live on.", + "date": "2019-07-11", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The cypress tunnel at Point Reyes National Seashore in California", + "caption": "Tuning in to Point Reyes", + "subtitle": "The ‘Night of Nights’", + "copyright": "© Rachid Dahnoun/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "This is the cypress tunnel at Point Reyes National Seashore, a nature preserve on the California coast north of San Francisco. The tunnel leads to KPH, a ship-to-shore radio station that once broadcast messages to marine craft in the Pacific. KPH stopped operations in 1997, as more sophisticated radio equipment and satellite communications made radio stations like it obsolete. Now it’s one of the unusual features of Point Reyes, open to visitors interested in a glimpse of the past.Tonight the radio station will be full of Morse code and maritime radio enthusiasts celebrating the anniversary of the ‘Night of Nights.’ It was on July 12, 1999 that nearby station KFS sent what is thought to be the last commercial transmission of Morse code in the United States.", + "date": "2019-07-12", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sailors begin their journey from Chicago to Mackinac Island, Michigan, during the Race to Mackinac", + "caption": "Ahoy! It’s time for the ‘Mac’", + "subtitle": "Batten down the hatches", + "copyright": "© Karen I. Hirsch/Alamy", + "description": "The athletes on these boats are jockeying for position at the start of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Island (pronounced ‘Mack-i-naw’). The ‘Mac,’ at 333 miles long, is the world’s oldest and longest annual freshwater boat race. It’s an amateur event, but make no mistake, these sailors know their stuff. Many go on to race in the America’s Cup. This year’s race is held this weekend. The boats set sail—smallest to largest—just off Chicago’s Navy Pier, passing by the city skyline as we see in our image. When crews pass under the span of the mighty Mackinac Bridge—connecting the Lower Peninsula to the Upper Peninsula—Lake Michigan becomes Lake Huron, and the island appears.The official finish line is just off Mackinac Island between Windemere Point and the Round Island Lighthouse, but many say the race ends at the Pink Pony Patio Bar, where an armada of sailors gather to boast and toast each other. It’s about then that locals prepare for the merrymaking by locking up their bikes. On Mackinac Island, bicycles are a hot commodity because motorized vehicles are outlawed (even police pedal around). The few motorized vehicles on Mackinac are for emergency use, such as ambulances and firetrucks.", + "date": "2019-07-13", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Leatherback sea turtles in Trinidad and Tobago", + "caption": "In the paths of their mothers", + "subtitle": "Nesting season for the leatherbacks", + "copyright": "© Shane P. White/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This time of year is nesting season for leatherback sea turtles in the Atlantic. After mating at sea, these big mamas—leatherbacks are the largest of all turtles—haul themselves up onto beaches in the same region where they were born. The turtles dig out nests in the sand and lay a clutch of about 80 fertilized eggs the size of billiard balls. They'll repeat this ritual a few more times before returning to their migratory lives in the open ocean. About 65 days later, turtle hatchlings will start to poke up through the sand and make a dash toward the safety of the sea. But the odds are against them: Only 1 percent of the hatchlings will live to reach sexual maturity, at around 16 years old.The leatherbacks on our homepage today are in Trinidad and Tobago. The protected beaches of this island nation compose one of the most important nesting areas in the world for this endangered turtle. Scientists believe there are between 34,000 and 36,000 nesting females left worldwide, a big drop since 1980 when estimates put their population at about 115,000. (Male leatherbacks spend their entire lives at sea, so their numbers are harder to track.) Loss of habitat, fishing bycatch, and egg poaching are all blamed for the decline. The populations in the eastern and western Pacific are most at-risk for extinction, while the numbers of the Atlantic subgroup have stabilized in recent years.", + "date": "2019-07-14", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Fuji and Ushitukiiwa (Twin Rocks) in Matsuzaki, Japan", + "caption": "Honoring the oceans", + "subtitle": "Marine Day in Japan", + "copyright": "© Tommy Tsutsui/Getty Images", + "description": "In Japan, the third Monday in July is Marine Day (also known as Ocean Day), a day to show appreciation for the seas and oceans. Other nationalities have similar observances, but as inhabitants of an island nation, people in Japan can claim a particularly strong connection to the waters that surround them. The modern holiday also serves as an official start of summer in Japan, and many folks hit the beach to celebrate the end of tsuyu, the rainy season. The holiday started as Marine Memorial Day in 1941 to mark the anniversary of the return of the Meji Emperor from a voyage in 1876, but it wasn't observed as a national holiday until 1996. Some also mark Marine Day with environmentally friendly activities. In Okinawa, people throw EM (effective microorganism) mudballs into the sea—these contain bacteria and yeast targeted at eliminating sludge and slime. Other areas host beach cleanups and aquariums host special Marine Day events.", + "date": "2019-07-15", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, for Hemingway Days", + "caption": "An oasis in the Keys", + "subtitle": "Hemingway’s Keys", + "copyright": "© Werner Bertsch/eStock Photo", + "description": "We’re in Key West, Florida, for Hemingway Days, the annual celebration of beloved local hero and author, Ernest Hemingway. The Nobel Prize winner was also an adventurer and outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and drinking here—in addition to working on several books including ‘To Have and Have Not,’ which takes place in the coastal town. And no trip to Key West today is complete without visiting the Spanish Colonial that he called home. Built in 1851, Hemingway lived here in the 1930s. Though the house was in disrepair when he and his second wife, Pauline, took ownership, the two restored the home and even installed a swimming pool—at the time the only in-ground pool in 100 miles. The house is now a National Historic Landmark and museum.", + "date": "2019-07-16", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sheep flock in the Gobi Desert", + "caption": "Wandering desert flock", + "subtitle": "Nomads of the Gobi", + "copyright": "© Patrick Baz/Getty Images", + "description": "The Gobi Desert stretches across 500,000 square miles, covering parts of northern China and southern Mongolia. Due to the Gobi’s high elevation and high latitude, it’s a cold desert. And while we tend to think of deserts as endless sand dunes, most of the Gobi’s topography is exposed rock.Despite these harsh conditions, the Gobi is teeming with life—some of it human. Nearly one third of the population in the Gobi Desert leads a pastoral nomadic life. Small communities of people drive their livestock herds—like the sheep seen in our photo today—across the landscape in search of fresh grazing territory. Both herds and herders rarely settle anywhere for long.", + "date": "2019-07-17", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire, England", + "caption": "Clouds over Waterperry", + "subtitle": "A learning garden", + "copyright": "© Lauren Hibbit/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Today we’re at Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire, England. The gardens have gone through many changes since 1931, when Beatrix Havergal and Avice Sanders first began turning the grounds of a country house into an educational public garden. (Waterperry grew much-needed produce during World War II.) The gardening school at Waterperry closed in 1971, and now the land is owned and operated by the School of Economic Science, which uses some of the buildings for study projects and retreats. Waterperry is a wonderful example of classic English gardening. Visitors can stroll through the aromatic knot garden seen on our homepage today, or explore other parts of the gardens, including orchards, a nursery, and a museum.", + "date": "2019-07-18", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado", + "caption": "The empyrean edge of Colorado Springs", + "subtitle": "A place fit for the gods", + "copyright": "© lightphoto/iStock/Getty Images", + "description": "Perhaps it was inevitable that this park on the western edge of Colorado Springs was named Garden of the Gods. One of the surveyors who established the city was so struck by the beauty of the rock formations here that he thought it a suitable setting for the gods to assemble, and so lent the spot its name. But the native Ute people also have divine associations with the area, which their creation myth names as the place where all life began. Today, it’s a popular public park and National Natural Landmark. Because it’s within the city limits, locals and visitors alike can get a heaping dose of nature without having to travel far from civilization. If you stroll by any of the rock formations here, you’re likely to see a climber or two scaling the red and pink sandstone walls—or ‘fins’—that give the park its distinct look.", + "date": "2019-07-19", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Artist Luke Jerram's installation 'Museum of the Moon' at Liverpool Cathedral, England", + "caption": "50 years after one giant leap", + "subtitle": "Bringing the moon to Earth", + "copyright": "© Christopher Furlong/Getty Images", + "description": "It was 50 years ago that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to feel an alien gravity tugging at them. By landing on the moon on July 20, 1969, a mere 66 years after the first powered flight by the Wright brothers, the two astronauts met the challenge set by John F. Kennedy seven years earlier to land men on the moon before the end of the decade.In the decades since, NASA and other space agencies around the world have continued to study our satellite companion to unlock its secrets. Those studies provided the detailed images and maps that British artist Luke Jerram used to produce his 23-foot-diameter sculpture ‘Museum of the Moon’ (shown here in Liverpool Cathedral). The amazingly detailed installation is currently on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Apollo 11 moon landing.", + "date": "2019-07-20", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial in London for Queen Victoria's bicentennial year", + "caption": "Marking a royal bicentennial", + "subtitle": "A peek behind the royal curtain", + "copyright": "© CTC Creative/Offset", + "description": "In today's image, we're featuring a view of the East Front of Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial to highlight a seasonal event and a historic one. On Friday Buckingham Palace began its official summer tourist season, offering visitors a chance to tour the magnificent state rooms used for official and ceremonial events in this working royal residence. This year, to mark the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth, visitors can also see artifacts from her reign and artwork depicting her life at Buckingham Palace in a special collection called Queen Victoria's Palace.Queen Victoria and Buckingham Palace are closely associated. In 1837, the recently crowned Queen became the first monarch to live here and, as her family and empire grew, she renovated, redesigned, and extended it, turning it into one of the most-recognized palaces in the world. The East Front and the royal balcony, where the royal family makes appearances on major occasions, were added by Victoria. The Victoria Memorial, which includes a statue of an enthroned Queen Victoria, a gilded Winged Victory, and other symbols of Victoria, didn't exist during her reign—planning for it began less than a month after her death in 1901.", + "date": "2019-07-21", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hummingbird hawk-moth feeding on flower, Sardinia, Italy", + "caption": "It’s Moth Week", + "subtitle": "Let’s go 'mothing'", + "copyright": "© patriziomartorana/iStock/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "In the Lepidoptera order of the animal kingdom, it’s butterflies who get all the glory. But we’d argue it’s their relatives, moths, that have the better story. With more than 160,000 species of moths around the world, moths outnumber butterfly species roughly 10 to 1. While most are nocturnal, the hummingbird hawk-moth on our homepage today breaks the mold. Found throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe, it’s shown here in the daylight of southern Sardinia, sipping nectar with its straw-like appendage known as a proboscis. Like a hummingbird, the moth makes a soft buzzing sound as it hovers over the flowers whose nectar it feeds on exclusively.During National Moth Week, held each year during the last week of July, ‘moth-ers’ all over are encouraged to be citizen scientists. You can participate by looking for moths in your own backyard (hint: leave a porch light on) and documenting your findings online. Happy ‘mothing’!", + "date": "2019-07-22", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Skywalk on the Rock of Gibraltar", + "caption": "Be a skywalker", + "subtitle": "A state-of-the-art lookout on the Rock of Gibraltar", + "copyright": "© Stephen Ball/Alamy", + "description": "Make your way up the trails of this monolithic rock promontory to the Skywalk, an 8,000-square-foot glass platform that soars more than 1,100 feet above sea level. On a clear day, you can see three countries and two continents from here. These epic views draw tourists, as does the Rock’s legendary history. A British Overseas Territory since 1713, Gibraltar has long been a strategically important military outpost located near the southern tip of Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Far below the Skywalk, visitors can take in military relics that date back to the first years of British rule here.Over time, the British Armed Forces built an extensive tunnel system through the limestone. The subterranean network was greatly expanded during World War II to accommodate 16,000 men and elaborate amenities, including a hospital, bakery, and water desalination plant. In November 1942, General Dwight D. Eisenhower operated a command center from the tunnels for Operation Torch—a mission that was a turning point in the war, marking the entry of US forces to fight alongside the British. The Skywalk is the newest attraction here, opening in March 2018 to great fanfare at a ceremony hosted by Mark Hamill, better known as Luke Skywalker.", + "date": "2019-07-23", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Meerkats in the Kalahari Desert in Botswana", + "caption": "Cousins Day: Just be 'cuz'", + "subtitle": "Can you see the family resemblance?", + "copyright": "© Aluma Images/Getty Images", + "description": "Honestly, we're not sure who decided that July 24 was Cousins Day, but we're all for it—and these meerkats look like they are too. A clan (also called a mob, gang, or manor) usually contains about 20 or 30 meerkats, but some extended families have 50 or more. Females can detect the odor of their kin and use it to avoid inbreeding. They’re native to southern Africa, including the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, which is where this clan was photographed.Cousins Day is about celebrating the family bonds between first cousins and even distant ones. You probably know that your first cousins are the children of your aunts and uncles, but what about their kids? They're not your second cousins—they're your first cousins once removed (one generation removed). Your children and the children of your first cousins are second cousins. Got it?", + "date": "2019-07-24", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn, New York", + "caption": "Take a ride to yesteryear", + "subtitle": "Jane’s Carousel delights", + "copyright": "© Grzegorz Gill/Shutterstock", + "description": "National Merry-Go-Round Day brings us to the Brooklyn waterfront, home of Jane’s Carousel, a merry-go-round that’s been delighting riders for nearly a century. Its story starts in 1922, an era of speakeasies and flappers and a booming time in carousel history, when the rides were a symbol of a community’s prosperity. Jane’s Carousel was built in Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio, a steel city.Like many carousels produced in that time, the ride eventually fell into disrepair. It was damaged in a fire and Idora Park closed to the public in 1984. That’s when New York couple Jane and David Walentas bought it for $385,000 at auction and shipped the carousel to Brooklyn for a waterfront restoration project. The carousel was painstakingly restored over a period of 27 years—a project overseen by Jane herself. It’s now housed in a glass ‘jewel box’ pavilion designed by Pritzker Prize-winner Jean Nouvel at Brooklyn Bridge Park. The cost of the entire project totaled $15 million—a testament to the love that Americans have for these nostalgic rides.", + "date": "2019-07-25", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Alphorn musicians perform during the International Alphorn Festival in Nendaz, Switzerland", + "caption": "Step aside yodelers, this hill’s for alphorns", + "subtitle": "The party’s just starting", + "copyright": "© Fabrice Coffrini/Getty Images", + "description": "To usher in the summer music festival season, we take you to a pastoral hillside in the Swiss Alps for the International Alphorn Festival held each summer near the town of Nendaz. Musicians are gathering here this weekend to celebrate and blow these enormous traditional horns of the Alps. No one really knows the origin of the alphorn. We do know that for centuries, European mountain folks from the Alps and east to the Carpathian Mountains used this horn to signal to each other across great distances and to call in animal herds. Even though the horn has no valves or keyholes, it’s not easy to play and requires great lung power.Along with the Tibetan horn, the Australian didgeridoo, and South American erkencho, the alphorn shares the distinction of being one of the world’s original wooden wind instruments. Its design remains relatively unchanged over the past several centuries. Instrument makers once selected pine trees with crooked trunks that allowed them to craft the alphorn's curved sound cup from a single piece of wood. Nowadays, alphorns might be made of carefully joined pieces of a variety of woods, but it’s a serious infraction to compete with one not made entirely of wood. Best of luck to those competing for prizes at this year’s Alphorn Festival—may you blow your horns loud enough for us to enjoy here in North America.", + "date": "2019-07-26", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The shoreline of Cahuita National Park in Costa Rica", + "caption": "The lazy days of summer have arrived", + "subtitle": "Longer days mean warmer sand", + "copyright": "© Greg Basco/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today we’re hitting the beach in Costa Rica’s Cahuita National Park because, well, just take a look at this place. If the sun gets too intense, we might take a stroll into the park’s lowland wet forest where, if we’re lucky, we’ll see sloths, toucans, and howler and capuchin monkeys; or maybe we’ll encounter armadillos, coatis, iguanas, and tamanduas (anteaters). After that, we’ll take a dip in the Caribbean waters offshore to marvel at coral reefs, sea turtles, and hundreds of species of fish.But of course, it is still summer here in North America, and we have plenty of local options for a day at the beach. Thousands of miles of ocean and lake shoreline are waiting to be explored, including coastlines in 85 US national parks (the National Park Service started protecting our seashores and lakeshores in 1930). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates the US shoreline at 95,471 miles, with the Great Lakes delivering the most contiguous shores at 4,530 miles (more than the West or East Coasts). Granted, not every shoreline is sandy, but with nearly 100,000 miles of beach to choose from, we’re confident you’ll locate a suitable spot to lounge in your chaise this summer.", + "date": "2019-07-27", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Carhenge, created by Jim Reinders near Alliance, Nebraska", + "caption": "Kitsch collides with archaeology at Carhenge", + "subtitle": "Road-trip worthy attraction in the heartland", + "copyright": "© Charlie Summers/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today we’re visiting Carhenge, a popular roadside attraction in western Nebraska. Carhenge is the passion project of Jim Reinders, who came up with the idea to memorialize his father. Like Stonehenge, Carhenge is a glimpse of culture now past—the heyday of the American automobile. While living in England, Reinders studied Stonehenge's structure, which allowed him to replicate the formation using 39 vehicles, including cars, trucks, and even one Jeep. Reinders and about 35 family members built the attraction in June 1987. And with another nod to Stonehenge, they dedicated it on the summer solstice that same month. Since then, more than 60,000 people have visited the attraction and it’s appeared in music videos, TV shows, commercials, and even on an album cover.", + "date": "2019-07-28", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Trillium Lake in Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon", + "caption": "Postcard from Oregon", + "subtitle": "A picture-perfect day on Trillium", + "copyright": "© Frank Krahmer/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're out on Trillium Lake, a manmade lake in the shadow of Mount Hood, Oregon's tallest peak. Formed in 1960 by damming a tributary of the Salmon River, Trillium Lake's a popular spot for fishing, camping, and boating. In springtime, the surrounding woods are filled with trilliums, the native flowering plants the lake's named for. Take the flat, 1.9-mile loop trail around the lakeshore for stunning views of Mount Hood. But don't stop there. Mount Hood National Forest has more than 1,200 miles of hiking trails, not to mention year-round skiing at higher elevations. Wrap up your day at the Timberline Lodge, built during the Great Depression by the WPA and now a National Historic Landmark. Bonus fact: Timberline Lodge was used for exterior shots of the Overlook Hotel in the horror movie 'The Shining.' But don't let that scare you off visiting.", + "date": "2019-07-29", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Giant tortoises on Alcedo Volcano in the Galápagos Islands", + "caption": "Slow and low", + "subtitle": "A long, erratic commute", + "copyright": "© Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Don’t set your watch to the migration timetable of the Galápagos giant tortoise—it doesn’t follow a predictable schedule the way so many other animal migrations do. Scientists first tracked the migration of giant tortoises in the Galápagos Islands in 2013, and they’ve discovered that not only is it marvelously slow, it’s kind of erratic, and flies in the face of human understanding as to why and how most animals migrate. Only the older tortoises make the roughly 6-mile climb out of the soggy jungle up into the hills—in this case, the slopes of Alcedo Volcano on Isabela Island. The journey is loosely related to mating, but researchers think there may be many other unknown variables at play. Whatever compelled these two lumbering giants up here, in about six months, they’ll start the slow climb back down to the jungle.", + "date": "2019-07-30", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A treetop walkway in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Neuschönau, Germany", + "caption": "A bird’s-eye view of Bavaria", + "subtitle": "Go climb a tree", + "copyright": "© imageBROKER/Alamy", + "description": "This egg-shaped observation tower in Germany’s Bavarian Forest National Park is part of one of the world’s longest canopy trails—and one of the most distinctive. Visitors reach the tower via a nearly 1-mile-long elevated walkway that winds around the tops of firs, beeches, spruces, and more at eye-level. From the 144-foot tower, built over three ancient fir trees, they can see the vast expanse of Bavaria’s forests and countryside. Not only do canopy walkways like this one give visitors a bird’s-eye view of the forest, they also allow people to experience nature without harming it.", + "date": "2019-07-31", + "path": "US/images/2019-07-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-07-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii", + "caption": "The land of laze and vog", + "subtitle": "Hawaii Volcanoes National Park turns 103", + "copyright": "© Grant Ordelheide/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Let's light some candles today—103 of them—for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill to establish the park in what was then the US Territory of Hawaii. (Hawaii wouldn't become a state until 1959.) The park contains a rich array of biodiversity, important historic sites of Native Hawaiians, and the glowing stars of the show—two of the world's most active volcanos, Mauna Loa and Kīlauea.The massive Mauna Loa rises 56,000 feet from the sea floor, which means it's more than twice as tall as Everest. Kīlauea made headlines in 2018 for oozing lava for four months straight. This eruption destroyed over 700 homes and damaged roadways, park trails, buildings, and other infrastructure. Why do we call this place the land of laze and vog? You'll have to take today's quiz to find out.", + "date": "2019-08-01", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of the Washington Monument in Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An uncommon look at an American icon", + "copyright": "© NASA Photo/Alamy", + "description": "The tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1884, the Washington Monument was meant to capture the respect and gratitude American citizens have for our first president. The journey to build the obelisk was long and arduous, including a 23-year gap in the construction. According to Mark Twain, the incomplete monument looked like ‘a factory chimney with the top broken off.’ On this day in 1876 the Washington Monument was accepted into the National Park System, and today it’s one of the most recognizable buildings in the US.The monument has been closed for repairs since 2016. It’s scheduled to reopen this month.", + "date": "2019-08-02", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A humpback whale off the coast of Maui in Hawaii", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Cetacean Saturday", + "copyright": "© Design Pics/Danita Delimont", + "description": "The US National Marine Sanctuaries system is a collection of 15 (and counting) protected marine environments, similar to our national parks. From August 2 through 4, the Marine Sanctuaries are hosting a 'get into your sanctuary' campaign, to highlight the work they do. We're joining them by showing this humpback whale breaching the waters off the coast of Maui. The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is where many of these school-bus-sized whales gather in winter months to breed. But we'll fly instead of swim there.", + "date": "2019-08-03", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Swift fox pups in Grasslands National Park near Val Marie in Saskatchewan, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Pups of the prairie", + "copyright": "© John E Marriott/age fotostock", + "description": "These swift fox pups make their home in Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan, Canada. Historically, the range of this cat-sized fox stretched across the short grass prairies of Canada down through the central US to the Texas Panhandle. But as agriculture and settlements overtook open grasslands, swift fox numbers declined precipitously. By the 1930s, they had completely disappeared from the wild in Canada.That changed in the '90s, when programs to reintroduce the swift fox in Alberta and Saskatchewan began to see some success. Over the next decade, the small population became self-sustaining and its listing was upgraded from extirpated to endangered in Canada. Today there are an estimated 560 swift foxes living along the Alberta and Saskatchewan border and just shy of 100 in Grasslands National Park. What does this fox say? It's good to be home.", + "date": "2019-08-04", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kayaker exploring sandstone sea caves in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore near Bayfield, Wisconsin", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A ‘Superior’ paddle", + "copyright": "© Chuck Haney/Danita Delimont", + "description": "The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore off the northern tip of Wisconsin is a paradise for kayakers and campers, and those who like to combine the two. The park includes 21 islands which, if you’re willing to transport your own gear, offer uncrowded camp sites because, well, they’re islands. Once you’re in a kayak, you can explore some of the red sandstone sea caves, which are best appreciated from the water.And yet, like many wild and rugged places that offer superlative views, be warned before venturing out. This is Lake Superior, the largest, deepest, roughest, and coldest of the five Great Lakes. Even on warm summer days, the water barely rises above 50 degrees, and the winds can be as fierce as any sea. So if you plan to kayak the Apostles, take care. Enjoy the adventure but make sure you check the weather report and prepare before paddling away.", + "date": "2019-08-05", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "White storks at Los Barruecos Natural Monument, Cáceres, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Storks ready for takeoff", + "copyright": "© Wild Wonders of Europe/Widstrand/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It’s migration season for white storks, shown here tending to a nest at Los Barruecos Natural Monument in central Spain. This destination is known for large, granite boulders intermixed with sculptures created by local artists—and it’s a favorite stork nesting spot. When the storks arrive here in springtime for their nesting season, the area can be filled with the sound of the storks’ loud bill-clattering, a tap-tap-tapping that can be heard from great distances. In August and September, white storks depart their nests for a 25-day trip south to their African wintering grounds, where they gather in large flocks. The species returns to Europe again nine months later—hence its unique role in folklore, giving parents a low-stress way to answer the question ‘where do babies come from?’", + "date": "2019-08-06", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cape Neddick Light in York, Maine", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Nubble Island’s only industry", + "copyright": "© Haizhan Zheng/Getty Images", + "description": "For National Lighthouse Day, we’re visiting Cape Neddick Light, which sits on a tiny island called Nubble Island, or 'the Nub'—just 100 yards from the mainland. It's on Maine's southern shore and is one of just eight lighthouses in Maine that still use a Fresnel lens, the 19th-century invention that greatly amplifies the light. The island isn't accessible to the public, but because it's so close, many visitors come to Sohier Park on the cape for the view of the lighthouse. Why August 7 for National Lighthouse Day? Because it was this day in 1789 when the US government placed all lighthouses under federal control to make sure these important safety signals were all built, supported, and maintained equally.", + "date": "2019-08-07", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Male leopard in Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Botswana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Spot on for International Cat Day", + "copyright": "© Karine Aigner/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "One of the smallest of the big cats, the leopard is known for its shy personality, athleticism, and its spots, called rosettes. You can find leopards in many parts of Africa and Asia, but the subspecies pictured here roams the semiarid terrain of Sub-Saharan Africa. Skilled climbers and predominantly solo travelers, leopards can often be found draped along the branch of an acacia or other tall tree. They climb trees to hunt, but also to eat—they don’t like to share food, and they like to eat slowly.Many African leopards live on wildlife preserves to protect them from overhunting and habitat loss. Botswana's Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, where our photo was taken, protects the solitary leopard and its cousin, the more sociable lion. Conservation efforts like these are celebrated each August 8 on International Cat Day.", + "date": "2019-08-08", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Supertree Grove in Singapore's Gardens by the Bay", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In the Supertree Grove", + "copyright": "© John Warburton-Lee/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Every August 9, the streets of Singapore fill with revelers celebrating the anniversary of the city-state's independence from Malaysia in 1965. Like patriotic events in other nations, Singapore's National Day features parades, speeches from political leaders, and fireworks. This year also marks the 200th anniversary of the first British colonial outpost in what would become modern-day Singapore.We're joining in the fun by sharing this photo of the Supertree Grove—part of Gardens by the Bay, one of Singapore's most ambitious and interesting public attractions. The entire park is designed to bring more nature into Singapore's dense, urban environment, and to show off some of the ecologically friendly construction ideas that concentrate on conservation and preservation. The 'Supertree' structures in this grove collect rainwater, harness solar power, and even vent air into and out of nearby greenhouses.", + "date": "2019-08-09", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Seville, Spain’s Guadalquivir River and Triana Bridge for the 500th anniversary of Magellan’s departure", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Seville celebrates first world tour", + "copyright": "© Zu Sanchez Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Five hundred years ago today, in 1519, Ferdinand Magellan departed from Seville, Spain, on his quest for a western passage to the Spice Islands. He sailed five ships and a crew of more than 230 men down the Guadalquivir, the river in today's image. Magellan wouldn’t have seen this incarnation of Seville’s Triana Bridge, though. It was built more than three centuries after the expedition's return to the city in 1522. While successful in finding a western route to the Pacific Ocean and returning with valuable spices, the feat came at great cost. Only one ship, under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano, and 17 other crew members completed the global circumnavigation, returning to Spain three years after setting off. Magellan wasn’t among them. He was killed on April 27, 1521, at the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines.Seville and other Andalusian cities will celebrate these milestone anniversaries as part of the 'V Centenario.' For the next three years—the same amount of time it took Magellan's fleet to sail around the world—there will be a slate of activities, including academic conferences, museum exhibits, nautical tours, educational events, and much more, to recognize, detail, and celebrate various aspects of this historic voyage.", + "date": "2019-08-10", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A thunderstorm rolls across Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Storm rolls over the grasslands", + "copyright": "© Judith Zimmerman/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Today's image of a thunderstorm moving over grasslands in Theodore Roosevelt National Park shows the power of nature and the power of conservation. In 1883, Teddy Roosevelt, then a New York State assemblyman, traveled to the North Dakota Badlands to hunt bison. During this trip, Roosevelt fell in love with the cowboy lifestyle and the freedom he experienced. Before heading back east, he became part owner of the Maltese Cross Ranch. A year later he was back in North Dakota and had built Elkhorn Ranch. Life in the West inspired Roosevelt, who began writing books and articles about it. He would go on to establish six national parks and 18 national monuments, greatly increasing the size of the National Park System.At Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the only US national park named after a person, you can see some of the places that helped inspire Roosevelt's conservation efforts. In the park's Elkhorn Ranch Unit, the location of his 'home ranch,' you can experience the same remoteness that he craved. At the South Unit Visitor Center you can see the cabin he used as his home during his first trips to the Badlands, now restored to its original state. And if that's not enough, hours of scenic drives, hiking trails with dramatic views, and wildlife watching are sure to make a visit to the area memorable for any visitor.", + "date": "2019-08-11", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Elephants in Amboseli National Park, Kenya", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Don't forget—it’s World Elephant Day", + "copyright": "© Adam Bannister/Offset", + "description": "Today for World Elephant Day, we're at Amboseli National Park in Kenya, one of the best places in the world to see African elephants ambling on the savannah. (The views of Mount Kilimanjaro aren't too bad either.) The 151-square mile park, which has helped protect elephants and other African animals since it was established in 1974, is home to about 900 savannah elephants. The African elephants seen here may be enjoying their special day today, but they won’t be jumping up and down to celebrate—they weigh an average of 12,000 pounds, so they stay firmly on the ground.Poaching and habitat loss have decimated elephant populations. In Africa, there are an estimated 350,000 elephants, but there are only about 40,000 Asian elephants alive today, with one in three of those living in captivity. Another depressing statistic: Every day, poachers kill about 100 African elephants for their ivory tusks, meat, and body parts, which is faster than these majestic giants can reproduce. World Elephant Day was established in 2012 to raise awareness of the plight of elephants and prompt action on their behalf.Let's join this parade and do what we can to help them.", + "date": "2019-08-12", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mars Express image of the icy cap at Mars’ south pole", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An ice cap-puccino", + "copyright": "© ESA/DLR/FU Berlin/Bill Dunford", + "description": "No, that's not a new frozen coffee drink from Starbucks; it's the southern polar ice cap on Mars. Mars is the only other planet in the solar system with visible ice caps, though they differ from Earth’s because the ice caps on Mars consist of both water ice and frozen carbon dioxide. The ice cap looks smooth here, but its surface is pockmarked with swiss-cheese-like depressions caused by the seasonal freezing and melting of the Martian winters and summers. While Mars has been observed by humanity for thousands of years, it was only on August 13, 1672, that Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens observed the ice cap using the most powerful telescope of the day. The giant of science designed the 50x magnification telescope himself, and with his brother, produced the lenses as well.", + "date": "2019-08-13", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Male and female Ecuadorian horned anoles in Mindo, Ecuador", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Lizard of mystery", + "copyright": "© James Christensen/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The curious case of the Ecuadorian horned anole has fascinated herpetologists, making it an excellent mascot for World Lizard Day. Its story starts in 1953, when a single male specimen of the species was discovered near the Ecuadorian town of Mindo. Over the next 13 years, only a handful of additional Ecuadorian horned anoles were found, all males, and each sporting the same long snout that earned its species the nickname ‘Pinocchio lizard.’ So rare and secretive is this anole, that for the next four decades no more individuals were found, and scientists feared the Pinocchio lizard had gone extinct. It wasn’t spotted again until 2004, when researchers glimpsed a female for the first time. She didn’t have a long snout, leading scientists to believe the male’s sword-like appendage is primarily used in courtship (insert your own joke here).", + "date": "2019-08-14", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Smögen, Sweden", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It’s surströmming time", + "copyright": "© Martin Wahlborg/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "The historic wooden pier of Smögen, Sweden, will be busy—and pungent—today. The third Thursday in August means one thing: surströmming season has arrived and all over Sweden, brave residents stand at the ready with can openers in hand. If you've never taken part in a surströmmingsskiva, the Swedish word for this particular event, you're going to need a bucket of water, some side dishes, and a strong constitution.In April and May, freshly caught herring from the Baltic Sea is quickly brined in just enough salt to keep the fish from rotting. In July, the fermenting fish is canned and stockpiled, but fermentation continues in the can. By tradition—and formerly, by law—the sour herring is considered properly fermented by the third Thursday in August, when the year’s catch makes its premiere. Lovers of surströmming eagerly await this day, when the cans are finally sold and ceremoniously opened—outdoors and often submerged in a bucket of water to reduce the smell. The fish is eaten with flat bread, potatoes, and usually a chaser of strong alcohol or beer. Some say surströmming is one of the most putrid smelling foods on earth. Others, of course, beg to differ, finding it delicious.", + "date": "2019-08-15", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Yukon River viewed from the Midnight Dome, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Shining like Klondike gold", + "copyright": "© Robert Postma/Getty Images", + "description": "On August 16, 1896, two prospectors had their hopes literally pan out when they found a huge deposit of gold along the banks of the Yukon River in Canada’s Klondike region. And with that, Skookum Jim Mason (aka Keish) and his American brother-in-law George Carmack set in motion the Klondike Gold Rush—the richest gold strike in North American history. Because of the remoteness of the find, it would be over 11 months before the rest of the world found out. And it did so in the most dramatic fashion, when the steamers Portland and Excelsior pulled into the harbors of Seattle and San Francisco respectively carrying over one ton of gold (worth more than $1 billion in today's dollars).The news reached the rest of the United States and Canada during a prolonged economic depression, which may help to explain why over 100,000 people (including the mayor of Seattle) quit their jobs and set out for the Yukon with dreams of striking pay dirt. But the trip was harrowing and arduous, and fewer than half of those who set out for the Klondike wound up making it there. Nevertheless, the sudden influx of those who did complete the journey briefly turned Dawson City into the second largest city in Canada...and certainly the most expensive. Eggs cost $3 apiece (the equivalent of $81 today) and salt was literally worth its weight in gold. In the saloons of the boom town, a profit could be made by simply sweeping the floor and collecting spilled gold dust. Most who came lost everything. Today, Dawson City has a population of just under 1,400, making it the second largest city in the Yukon.", + "date": "2019-08-16", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bees for National Honey Bee Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The buzz about bees", + "copyright": "© Angela Parker/Offset", + "description": "Even if most of the time you try to avoid bees—and, perhaps, even pictures of bees—you may want to make an exception today: it's National Honey Bee Day. Back in 2009, then-Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack officially recognized this event to help raise awareness about the critical role bees play in the world's ecosystem and give a nod to the beekeeping industry. Around the world, there are over 20,000 species of bees, which include solitary bees, bumblebees, and honey bees. Of these, only honey bees make honey, but all these industrious insects benefit humans by pollinating roughly a third of the crops we eat. Honey bees do most of the heavy lifting. In the US alone, each year domesticated honey bees pollinate about $20 billion worth of crops such as almonds, watermelons, blueberries, and more.Unfortunately, populations of bees and other insects have declined from historic levels due to a variety of factors, such as parasites, pathogens, pesticides, and the loss of habitat. What are some things you can do help bees in particular? Plant bee-friendly flowers, avoid the use of pesticides in your garden, and buy local honey to support beekeepers in your area. Let's try to make the world 'bee nicer.'", + "date": "2019-08-17", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tidal pools of Leça da Palmeira, Portugal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A splash by the sea", + "copyright": "© Fernando Guerra/age fotostock", + "description": "You wouldn’t know there’s a highway behind these beaming blue pools, and that is just what architect Álvaro Siza Vieira intended. At the young age of 26, Álvaro Siza designed these Piscinas das Marés (Pools on the Beach). His creation has become a Portuguese national landmark and is praised for the way the pools blend into the landscape from some perspectives, and show a harmonious blend of nature and artificiality from others. The design respectfully floats the pools between the soft sands of the beach and the rocky outcrops that have been here long before 1966, when the project was completed. The shapes of the pools simultaneously follow and oppose the natural lines of the terrain that surround them, a masterful balance that foregrounds the beauty of each, as well as the entirety of the scene Álvaro Siza has helped to set.Of course, pools are for swimming, and locals and visitors flock to Leça da Palmeira for summer fun. The larger saltwater pool is designated for adults and sits close to the ocean. The other pool is located more inland and has an entrance that is fairly low to the ground—a lighthearted signal that this is where young kids can swim. Álvaro Siza built changing rooms and a café here too, with low-walled pathways that are carefully positioned to not only leave the views of the coastline undisturbed, but they follow the right angles to enhance what you see, whether you are headed to grab a bite or take a swim.", + "date": "2019-08-18", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Replica of the Wright Flyer undergoing aerodynamic tests at NASA's Langley Research Center, Virginia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "On the wings of the Wright brothers", + "copyright": "© Chuck Thomas/Science Photo Library", + "description": "For National Aviation Day, we’re highlighting a rare view from inside a wind tunnel at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia. The plane is a replica of the historic craft that was invented, designed, and flown by the Wright brothers in what’s generally acknowledged to be the first powered airplane flight–an event that took place on Dec. 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. On that day, both Wilbur and Orville Wright took turns flying their aircraft, dubbed the Wright Flyer, cementing their place in aviation history. Their original plane lives at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, where it inspires generations of pilots and innovators to come.", + "date": "2019-08-19", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Muje-Oulu Lake in eastern Finland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Lakeside serenity in Finland", + "copyright": "© Topi Ylä-Mononen/plainpicture", + "description": "Hikers and campers in Finland, where today's photo was taken, are allowed on nearly 90 percent of the nation's wilderness, regardless of the property's ownership. This practice is called Everyman's Right, or 'freedom to roam.' It's not really written down in Finland's laws, but is used as a sort of social pact: Those who want to enjoy the outdoors can roam just about anywhere, as long as they obey a few basic good-behavior rules. It's a practice that's observed to varying degrees across many parts of central Europe, Scandinavia, the Baltic region, and Scotland.", + "date": "2019-08-20", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wildebeest herd crossing the Mara River between Kenya and Tanzania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Look before you leap", + "copyright": "© zhengvision/Getty Images", + "description": "There’s no rest for the wildebeest, especially as it crosses the crocodile-infested Mara River between Kenya and Tanzania, shown here. Each year, as many as 1.5 million blue wildebeest move through this region following seasonal rains. The annual migration is one of the world’s great wildlife spectacles, a journey that will take the wildebeest some 800 miles, as they seek out lush, green grass and fresh water. August often finds the herd here in the northern Serengeti Plains, a favorite destination for safari-goers who will also see some 200,000 zebras—as well as smaller numbers of gazelles and elands—that accompany the herd. The great number of animals makes this phenomenon one of the largest land migrations on Earth, often called the ‘world cup of wildlife.’", + "date": "2019-08-21", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Dubai Fountain in Burj Lake, taken from the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Dancing waters of Dubai", + "copyright": "© Eli Asenova/Getty Images", + "description": "With the 2009 opening of the Dubai Fountain, featured in today's image, the city of Dubai claimed another record for the books—'world's tallest performing fountain.’ It's located appropriately enough at the foot of the Burj Khalifa, currently the world's tallest building. Designed by the same company that created the fountains at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, everything about the Dubai Fountain is impressive. Over 900 feet long and located in the 30-acre Burj Lake, the fountain has more than 6,600 lights and 75 color projectors. These are used to create over 1,000 different 'water expressions' and provide a rainbow of colors, all perfectly choreographed to a carefully crafted musical playlist.", + "date": "2019-08-22", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Farmland in Washington state's Palouse region", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Harvest time in the Palouse", + "copyright": "© Art Wolfe/Getty Images", + "description": "The Palouse region of the inland Pacific Northwest is an unusually hilly prairie that straddles the state line between Washington and Idaho. Farming seems an unlikely endeavor here, but the soil and weather patterns make it ideal for growing certain crops. This time of year, the soft white wheat harvest is on, as the grain turns from green to gold, and for the farmers, from harvest to profit. Earlier in the summer, farmers reap the other key crop of the Palouse, lentils. Before Europeans and early US settlers arrived, the Palouse was occupied by the Nez Perce people, who bred and raised horses with spotted coats—a breed that would eventually come to be known as 'appaloosas'—a gradual permutation of the name 'Palouse.'", + "date": "2019-08-23", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Brown bears in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Get the bear facts", + "copyright": "© imageBROKER/SuperStock", + "description": "If you want to see a brown bear in the wild—and from a safe distance—this is a good time to head to Katmai National Park and Preserve in southern Alaska. The 4.1-million-acre park is home to about 2,200 brown bears, the largest population of protected brown bears on the continent. In summer and early fall, these normally solitary creatures congregate and wade into rivers and streams to feast on salmon returning home to spawn. One of the best spots for bear watching is Brooks Camp, which offers three platforms built just for this purpose. But it takes some effort to get there—the park is only accessible by plane or boat.So, are these brown bears or grizzlies? That's complicated. In North America, there are several subspecies of brown bears that vary in size and coloring, though they're all members of the same species (Ursus arctos), which can also be found in parts of Europe and Asia. It’s the most widely distributed bear species in the world. 'Grizzly' tends to refer to brown bears that live in the interior of Alaska, Canada, and parts of the lower 48 states. When people refer to ‘brown bears,’ they’re generally talking about bears like these two, which are bigger than most ‘grizzlies’ and roam the coastal areas of Alaska. They go by several names: Alaskan brown bears, coastal brown bears, peninsula brown bears, and peninsula grizzlies. Kodiak bears, which live on nearby Kodiak Island, are considered the largest of all the brown bear subspecies.", + "date": "2019-08-24", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Satellite image of the Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nevada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A desert arts pop-up, just popped up", + "copyright": "© DigitalGlobe/ScapeWare3d/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we’re viewing North America’s largest arts and music festival—dust free—from a satellite lens. Welcome to Black Rock City, the pop-up home of Burning Man, a raucous event that takes place in late summer each year on the sun-scorched alkali flats of Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. It’s an unusual set-up, a counterculture mecca where gifts reign supreme and money has no value.Festival goers are called Burners in honor of the massive wooden effigy of a man they build each year, only to be set ablaze on the penultimate eve of the event. The 70,000 attendees may come as individuals or entire communities. Many plan months in advance to construct grandiose installations, fantastical floats, art cars, and other creative expressions that defy the logistical constraints of the harsh desert landscape. To do this they must pack in everything they’ll need for nine days, with the full knowledge that it must all be packed back out again. Any litter left behind is considered MOOP (Matter Out of Place), so glitter and other things difficult to retrieve from the desert floor are forbidden. Once inside, goods and services can’t be bought; however, volunteering and gifting are expected. Part of the mission behind Burning Man is to build a creative and connected community.", + "date": "2019-08-25", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Royal Albert Hall during the annual BBC Proms festival in London", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Classical music takes center stage", + "copyright": "© Oli Scarff/Getty Images", + "description": "We're looking at the West-Eastern Divan youth orchestra rehearsing for a performance in the BBC Proms. The Proms (short for promenade concerts) is an annual music festival held in London over eight weeks from July into September. The first Proms took place on August 10, 1895, in the Queen’s Hall in Langham Place, London. After the Queen's Hall was destroyed by a bomb during the Blitz, the Proms moved here to the Royal Albert Hall in 1941. This year marks the 125th festival and includes 150 concerts and educational events. While the focus is on classical music, the Proms in the Park event closes out the season in nearby Hyde Park with performances from Barry Manilow, Chrissie Hynde, and other pop artists.", + "date": "2019-08-26", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Anak Krakatoa volcano erupting off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Remembering Krakatoa", + "copyright": "© Martin Rietze/Alamy", + "description": "Over two days in late August 1883, Krakatoa—an uninhabited island near Indonesia—experienced one of the most destructive volcanic eruptions of modern times. Ten times more powerful than the eruption of Mount St. Helens, it obliterated all but a third of the island and triggered massive tsunamis. The biggest blast could be heard 3,000 miles away—it’s still the loudest sound ever recorded. More than 36,000 people lost their lives, and the explosions impacted the entire world for years: Global temperatures dropped and skies darkened, causing huge crop failures. Sunsets turned a vivid red and the moon often appeared blue or green after the event due to the volcanic debris circling in the atmosphere.The volcano we’re featuring today emerged from the ruins of the giant that exploded on this day in August 1883. Anak Krakatoa, or ‘child of Krakatoa,’ began to rise in 1927. Though it has yet to be as destructive as its predecessor, the juvenile volcano is highly active, and a collapse of the lava dome in December 2018 caused a massive tsunami, a reminder of just how dangerous this part of the world remains.", + "date": "2019-08-27", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Garden of the Palazzo Corsini al Prato in Florence, Italy, for the New Generation Festival", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Florentine garden brings generations together", + "copyright": "© Will Perrett/Alamy", + "description": "Because it’s hidden just beyond the walls of the Palazzo Corsini al Prato, the Corsini Garden is never seen by many of the tourists who visit the grand palace. You’ll find the garden and palace in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and capital of Italy's Tuscany region. Designed by architect Bernardo Buontalenti in the early 1590s, the Palazzo Corsini al Prato and Corsini Garden will host the third annual New Generation Festival this week. The festival features a 'new generation' of musical talent from around the world performing in a different musical genre each night. For four nights, young and old will enjoy opera, jazz, and classical music in an Italian garden that has enchanted visitors for more than a dozen generations.", + "date": "2019-08-28", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Asbury Park in New Jersey", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Greetings from Asbury Park", + "copyright": "© Patrick Morisson/Alamy", + "description": "The uncharacteristically warm waters of the Atlantic and a long stretch of sand bring thousands of visitors, but Asbury Park also draws waves of art, culture, and music that shine brightly in the summer months. Bruce Springsteen has played here regularly since the 1970s, performing everywhere from the Stone Pony, an iconic music venue, to a benefit show at Asbury Lanes, a bowling alley that was in dire need of sprucing up. Springsteen, who grew up near this stretch of the Jersey Shore, clearly finds Asbury Park special—the name of his 1973 album inspired our title for today’s homepage image. But the seaside resort’s rich musical history predates the Boss—a building boom in the 1920s brought sounds of jazz, gospel, and rhythm and blues to the many clubs here. Musicians Arthur Pryor, Count Basie, and many others developed strong ties to Asbury Park and helped establish its reputation as a showcase for great American music.The tradition continues today with a ‘Jams on the Sand’ summer concert series, which ends this evening, and plenty of other events around town. Whether sunning at North Beach or taking in a show, be sure not to miss other attractions like the famed boardwalk. There’s also the Carousel House, a renovated Beaux-Arts landmark.", + "date": "2019-08-29", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hardee County Fair in Wauchula, Florida", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's fair season", + "copyright": "© Oscar G. Davila/Getty Images", + "description": "If it's summer, there's a fair going on somewhere. Looking at this photo, you can practically smell the cotton candy, hear the sonic blend of rides, carnival games, and music, and taste the sugary fried food (and feel your arteries clogging). Smaller fairs like this one in Hardee County, Florida, lead up to larger state fairs in most areas. August is the most popular month for state fairs, though a handful are in July, and some southern states have them during cooler months. Fairs weren't always about rides and outrageously fattening foods, though. Beginning with the first state fair in Syracuse, New York, back in 1841, and long before anyone figured out how to fry a stick of butter, there were celebrations of agriculture and livestock, and those traditions continue. So, when you hit your local fair, don't forget to check out the giant vegetables and costumed llamas before you get in line for the tilt-a-whirl or a deep-fried Snickers wrapped in bacon.", + "date": "2019-08-30", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Slacklining between giant boulders in Bishop, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Walk the line", + "copyright": "© Evgeny Vasenev/Aurora Photos", + "description": "Our homepage today shows two climbers slacklining between boulders near Bishop, California. Look closely and you’ll see something very similar to tightrope walking: The slackliners anchor a thin strip of webbing between two points and then walk across (very carefully, of course). Bishop is near the Sierra Nevada and is a popular destination for climbers interested in both slacklining and bouldering. What's bouldering? That's rock climbing without ropes or harnesses. Instead, climbers simply shimmy up rocky crags and free-standing boulders—but no higher than 20 feet, for safety’s sake. And where there are rock climbers, you’ll likely find slackliners.", + "date": "2019-08-31", + "path": "US/images/2019-08-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-08-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Castelbouc and the Gorges du Tarn along the Tarn River in France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Bidding summer adieu", + "copyright": "© Stefan Schurr/Westend61/Offset", + "description": "Today, on the traditional end of the French summer season, we're featuring the wild beauty of the Gorges du Tarn, a canyon formed by the Tarn River in south central France. The Tarn Gorge is about 33 miles long and, at points, almost 2,000 feet deep. It's a popular spot for tourists, especially kayakers and rock climbers. History buffs also find much to explore, including the castles and villages built along—or even carved into—the canyon walls, like Castelbouc in today's image.", + "date": "2019-09-01", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A Diego Rivera painting to celebrate Labor Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'Detroit Industry Murals' by Diego Rivera", + "copyright": "© James R. Martin/Shutterstock", + "description": "Diego Rivera's 'Detroit Industry Murals' show off the Mexican painter's incredible attention to detail in his depiction of the American labor industry in the early 20th century. The portion on our homepage today is from the north wall panel, and shows a busy shift at an automotive factory. It's one of 27 frescoes that make up this collection of wall-sized paintings.Rivera spent three months studying at the Ford Motor Company’s River Rouge complex in preparation for this project, making hundreds of sketches before painting a single stroke. The work was started during the Great Depression in 1932, making the perspective all the more meaningful. When it was finished eight months later, the US economy was moving toward recovery. Rivera’s murals remain on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Rivera believed the work was his most successful piece and Edsel Ford, who helped commission the paintings, liked it too, saying, ‘I admire Rivera's spirit. I really believe he was trying to express his idea of the spirit of Detroit.’", + "date": "2019-09-02", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Guaita Tower in San Marino", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In the 'Most Serene Republic'", + "copyright": "© Piercarlo Abate/Shutterstock", + "description": "Though some of the details of the founding of San Marino vary depending on who is telling the story, what's certain is that in the 4th century CE, a stone mason built a Christian chapel on a hill near the Mediterranean coast and founded the settlement that would share a name with Saint Marinus. Over the centuries European nations grew, shrank, and changed—but San Marino remained, ultimately bordered on all sides by Italy. Today, this tiny nation, sometimes called the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, celebrates 1,718 years of existence and its continued status as the world's smallest republic—24 square miles of quaint European charm embedded in Italy's northeastern region.", + "date": "2019-09-03", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Vessel' at Hudson Yards in New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Social climbing", + "copyright": "© Paparacy/Shutterstock", + "description": "March 2019 saw the opening of a structure called 'Vessel' that overlooks the Hudson River in New York. 'Vessel' is a 16-story, honeycomb-looking staircase that’s meant to be climbed. Its 154 flights of stairs are interconnected, much like Indian stepwells, which lent inspiration to designer Thomas Heatherwick. Not to worry. For those who would rather skip the 2,500 steps, they can reach the top via elevator.We're looking at this ultra-modern landmark to acknowledge how much has changed in the 410 years that have passed since 17th-century English explorer Henry Hudson first 'discovered' Manhattan. In early September 1609, Hudson guided the Dutch ship Half Moon up into the 'north river' from New York Bay at Manhattan Island, looking for a passage to the Pacific Ocean. He ended up at modern-day Albany, but the river that's such an essential part of Manhattan's identity now bears his name.", + "date": "2019-09-04", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tegallalang terrace farms in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A lush, green escape", + "copyright": "© gorgeoussab/Shutterstock", + "description": "With the tourist season winding down and the rainy season still forthcoming, September is an ideal time to visit Bali. If you’re lucky enough to go, plan a day trip to the Tegallalang farming terraces in Ubud, where visitors can capture gorgeous photos of the landscape and get an unforgettable glimpse into Balinese culture. The island of Bali has a rich tradition of agriculture, with an especially unique method of water management for rice farming. The irrigation system here, known as Subak, is recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance. Water flows through temples and into the rice paddies, carved into the hillsides like steps. It's a practice that dates back thousands of years, based on the Balinese philosophical principle of Tri Hita Karana, which refers to a relationship between humans, the Earth, and the gods.", + "date": "2019-09-05", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The old guard at Old San Juan", + "copyright": "© grandriver/Getty Images", + "description": "This photo offers an uncommon view of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on the coast of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico—it’s often shown in the bright Caribbean sunlight. In September 2017, Puerto Rico was devastated by the landfall of Hurricane Maria, which wreaked havoc on the landscape, people, and livelihoods of this US territory. While Puerto Rico continues to repair, rebuild, and return to normal two years after the landfall of Maria, other parts of the Caribbean have been damaged by subsequent storms. Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas particularly hard. That island nation sits northwest of Puerto Rico, and much closer to Florida.", + "date": "2019-09-06", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Fanjing, the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains, in southwest China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Cloudy with a chance of enlightenment", + "copyright": "© Keitma/Alamy", + "description": "While it didn't become a UNESCO World Heritage Site until 2018, Buddhists have considered Mount Fanjing (also known as Fanjingshan) a sacred and tranquil site for centuries. At 8,430 feet, Mount Fanjing is the highest peak of the Wuling mountain range in southwest China's Guizhou province. While many of the Buddhist temples built here have been destroyed, several remain, including the Temple of the Buddha and the Temple of Maitreya. Those two temples, linked by a small bridge, are located on top of Red Cloud Golden Peak, the rocky 'thumb' we're looking at here. In addition to the area's history, the mix of clouds, fog, and light creates a calming atmosphere and an air of mystery.", + "date": "2019-09-07", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Southern yellow-billed hornbills in Kruger National Park, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Just a couple of yellow-billed hornbills", + "copyright": "© Ben Cranke/Getty Image", + "description": "Southern yellow-billed hornbills live in the dry savannas of southern Africa. These two were photographed in South Africa's Kruger National Park, one of the largest nature preserves on the continent. While hornbills tend to live and hunt alone, they do mate for life, maintaining a monogamous relationship year after year. And with a lifespan of 20 years in captivity, it's entirely possible that there are some yellow-billed hornbill grandparents out there. Why do we mention that? Because we're celebrating National Grandparents Day in the US today!Have grandparents or grandparent-like people in your life? Give them a call, send an email, or if they're close enough, visit in person. These two hornbills look to us like they're just waiting for the phone to ring.", + "date": "2019-09-08", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Central Coast vineyards in Arroyo Grande, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A toast to California!", + "copyright": "© Ian Shive/Tandem Motion + Stills", + "description": "Today we're celebrating the 169th anniversary of the Golden State's admission into the Union with an appropriately golden image of a Central Coast winery and landscape. In 1850, just 14 months after the peace treaty ending the Mexican-American War ceded most of California along with a large portion of western territory to the US, the former self-proclaimed California Republic became the 31st state. California is one of only six states admitted to the Union without first being recognized as a US territory. Some link this to the California Gold Rush, which began in January 1848 and rapidly increased the California population by more than 1,000 percent.", + "date": "2019-09-09", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gerenuk in Tsavo National Parks, Kenya", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Welcome to my neck of the woods", + "copyright": "© Byrdyak/iStock/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "It's peak tourist season in the Tsavo region of Kenya, when the weather's cooler and dry—a good time to spot wildlife like this gerenuk in Tsavo National Parks. The protected area is actually made up of two separate parks, Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park, separated by a highway and rail line. Together they cover 8,036 square miles, with the East park consisting of flat, dry plains, and the West including mountains, volcanoes, lakes, and springs. The gerenuk (which means giraffe-necked antelope in Somali) is a long-necked antelope also known as the giraffe gazelle. It uses its lengthy neck and ability to stand on its hind legs to nibble on shrubs and trees that other types of antelope can't reach. It's less social then other gazelles, so seeing one alone, as we are in this photo, is common.", + "date": "2019-09-10", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Tower of Voices at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A tower of remembrance", + "copyright": "© Amy Cicconi/Alamy", + "description": "Pictured here is the Tower of Voices, a 93-foot-tall monument to the passengers and crew on Flight 93. Hijackers seized the plane shortly after it left Newark, New Jersey, on September 11, 2001. As travelers onboard learned of the coordinated attacks in New York and Washington, DC, a group of passengers and flight crew attempted to wrest control of the plane. The aircraft crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing everyone on board. It was the only one of the four hijacked planes that didn’t hit its intended target.Tower of Voices is currently under construction. The finished tower will include 40 wind chimes and serve as a 'living memorial in sound' to the 40 heroes and their ennobling sacrifice on a day of jarring horror and dissonance. September 11, or Patriot Day, was declared a national holiday in 2002 by President George W. Bush.", + "date": "2019-09-11", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Milky Way seen from Canyonlands National Park in Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Astrotourism at its finest", + "copyright": "© Cavan Images/Offset", + "description": "Stay in Canyonlands National Park until after sundown so you can appreciate one of the park's most distinct features—a night sky so free of artificial light that it’s been designated a Gold-Tier International Dark Sky park. Here’s another way of understanding what that means: When you’re in the city you may see up to 500 stars in a moonless night sky, but here in Utah's Canyonlands, you can see more than 15,000. Many of the stars (and planets) sparkle in the Milky Way, our galactic home in the universe. It’s a big reason why astrotourists and photographers visit at night, to see the light show above. But for those who follow the sun, daytime is perfect for hiking and camping, wildlife viewing, and discovering rock art left behind by prehistoric peoples.Today we’re celebrating 55 years since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed legislation to make Canyonlands a national park—the largest park in all of Utah. Maybe it’s a coincidence, but as a native-born son of the Lone Star State of Texas, perhaps President Johnson had an affinity for a place big enough to see the sprawling night sky.", + "date": "2019-09-12", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Drones light up the sky over Shenzhen, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The 'moon' rises for Mid-Autumn Festival", + "copyright": "© Liang Weiming/VCG via Getty Images", + "description": "Shenzhen, China—seen in our photo today—is a drone manufacturing hub. So, when this city celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival in 2018, a synchronized fleet of drones took to the skies over Shenzhen Talent Park and lit up in a crescent-moon shape to celebrate the lunar holiday. At other times in the performance, the drones created the shape of Chinese characters reading 'Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!' So, what is the Mid-Autumn Festival? It’s a harvest celebration that’s been observed by Chinese and other Asian peoples for thousands of years. The date of the celebration changes each year on our Gregorian calendar, falling on the first full moon of the harvest season, which arrives today. One major feature of the lunar holiday? A sweet pastry called 'mooncake.' Let it be known that we fully embrace any holiday that includes cake.", + "date": "2019-09-13", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Walruses near Kvitøya in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "I am the walrus", + "copyright": "© Ole Jorgen Liodden/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This herd of gentle giants is bobbing in the waters of the Svalbard archipelago, roughly midway between continental Norway and the North Pole. Walruses spend more than half their day in the water, masterfully foraging for clams and other marine organisms. The rest of the time, they hang out on ice floes, the males and females huddled separately, taking a break before diving in for more food. Walruses launch from the ice to eat, making the floating blocks an important part of their survival. With the effects of climate change increasing, Arctic ice is melting, posing an existential threat to the ancient pinnipeds.Although walruses are agile swimmers, they move slowly on land, lumbering about on their flippers. The animals are big, growing up to 12 feet, with tusks that can be as long as 3 feet. Walruses use their tusks to fight and to poke up through the ice. They're highly social, and you’re unlikely to spot one outside of its herd, which can number in the hundreds.", + "date": "2019-09-14", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Vochol, a Volkswagen Beetle decorated with traditional Huichol beadwork", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A light on National Hispanic Heritage Month", + "copyright": "© Helen H. Richardson/Getty Images", + "description": "Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a holiday to recognize the vital contributions made by Hispanic and Latino people living in the United States. Why does National Hispanic Heritage Month begin on September 15 and not at the start of the month? The date was chosen because September 15 marks the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras—places from which many Latin Americans in the US and their ancestors have immigrated. The monthlong celebration is marked with events throughout the country, from an annual festival in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to ceremonies within all branches of the US military.The Smithsonian Institution also holds special events during Hispanic Heritage Month—in 2012, the Smithsonian featured an exhibit of this colorful VW Beetle, called the Vochol, at the National Museum of the American Indian in honor of the holiday. The word ‘Vochol’ combines the popular term in Mexico for the Beetle (Vocho), and Huichol, the name of an indigenous people of western Mexico, members of which turned this car into a modern take on their traditional artwork. Beadwork like this reflects Huichol culture and has long been considered an expression of Huichol spiritual faith. The patterns are created with colored beads, traditionally made from bone, clay, stone, coral, turquoise, pyrite, jade, and seeds.The Vochol is covered by more than 2 million ceramic and glass beads affixed with pounds of resin and arranged in geometric patterns, with references to deer and other revered animals. Two Huichol families worked together for more than 9,000 hours to create it. Since it was unveiled in December 2010, the car has become something of a celebrity. It has its own website and went on tour throughout Mexico, the US, Europe, and Canada, and has been displayed in several museums alongside other important works of art.", + "date": "2019-09-15", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Detail of a portobello mushroom", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The mighty, mighty mushroom", + "copyright": "© Justin Galloway/Offset", + "description": "By featuring the gills of this portobello mushroom on Bing's homepage, we're tipping our hat to National Mushroom Month, an event showcasing the one type of fungus that's become a staple on restaurant menus and dinner plates—the marvelous mushroom. National Mushroom Month was inaugurated in 1992 as part of a government effort to promote mushroom farming in the US. Some of the biggest celebrations this month occur in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, which is recognized as the Mushroom Capital of the World. The town of just 6,000 people cultivates more than 1 million pounds of mushrooms each year, amounting to about half of the total US crop. In recent years, the portobello has become one of the most popular mushroom varieties. Which type of mushroom is your favorite?", + "date": "2019-09-16", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Detail of the Statue of Liberty, on Liberty Island, New York", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day", + "copyright": "© Judy Dillon/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is a single celebration that commemorates the formation and signing of the US Constitution while also recognizing both naturalized citizens and those born in the US. It's a day to learn about these subjects, as well as a day many people become naturalized citizens in group ceremonies. (On average, about 700,000 people become US citizens every year.) To celebrate, we're looking at an unusual close-up of the Statue of Liberty, a welcoming sight to immigrants and a symbol of freedom since 1886. The statue's tablet has the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) inscribed in Roman numerals: JULY IV MDCCLXXVI.So why is today both Constitution Day and Citizenship Day? The reason is rooted in the World War II era. In 1940, Congress created I Am an American Day, a demonstration of US patriotism. Twelve years later, President Harry Truman signed into law Citizenship Day, which replaced I Am an American Day and moved the observance to September 17, the day the Constitution was signed in 1787. Eventually, in 2004 the day was designated as the mash-up of observances we have today—the jointly celebrated Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.", + "date": "2019-09-17", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Villarrica volcano in Chile on September 2, 2018", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating Chile’s Independence Day", + "copyright": "© Cristobal Saavedra Escobar/Reuters", + "description": "That’s the Villarrica volcano providing fireworks for our observance of Chile’s Independence Day celebrations—called Fiestas Patrias—taking place September 18 and 19. The second-most active volcano in South America, Villarrica is known to the indigenous Mapuche people as Rucapillán (Devil’s House). The eruption shown in this photo, which was taken on September 2, 2018, alarmed nearby residents, but it wasn’t nearly as destructive as other relatively recent eruptions, like one in 2015 that prompted authorities to evacuate thousands of people.Chile’s Fiestas Patrias take place each year just before the spring equinox in the Southern Hemisphere, so the Independence Day celebrations double as a kind of spring festival. With most schools and workplaces on a weeklong vacation, people observe the holiday by attending rodeos, going to the beach, visiting family, and—above all—indulging in traditional Chilean food and drink. It’s said that Chileans gain 10 pounds or more during the Fiestas Patrias. Most gorge themselves on empanadas de pino, which are small pastries filled with minced beef, sautéed onions, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and sometimes raisins. The empanadas are typically eaten with a variety of grilled meats from barbecue stands called asados. It’s all washed down with local red wine or chicha, which in Chile is a sweet, distilled grape- or apple-based beverage that is almost exclusively drunk during the week of Fiestas Patrias celebrations.", + "date": "2019-09-18", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A common loon in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Fall for birding", + "copyright": "© Jim Brandenburg/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This common loon is spreading its wings in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota, near the US border with Canada and along the northern bank of Lake Superior. As temperatures cool, the protected area becomes a birder's paradise while migrating flocks stop over on their flights south. The Superior National Forest’s 3.9 million acres and 2,000 lakes offer the right combination of water, woods, and wetlands to support over 155 species of birds, the most avian diversity found in any US national forest.The common loon holds a special place here. It's the state bird of Minnesota and its haunting hoots and wails serve as lead vocals on the soundtrack of the North Woods. These skilled swimmers live mostly in the water and can dive 200 feet in pursuit of fish. They're impressive in the air, too, reaching speeds of 70 mph. But to get aloft, loons need a long runway of open water. Flapping their wings like mad, they run on the water surface for up to a quarter mile to get the oomph needed for liftoff.", + "date": "2019-09-19", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Quaking aspens of Pando in Fishlake National Forest, Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Fall comes to Pando", + "copyright": "© Don Paulson/Danita Delimont", + "description": "All is not as it appears to be here at Pando, in Utah's Fishlake National Forest. At first glance, visitors likely see a massive grove of quaking aspen trees, their leaves dancing in the wind. But Pando is not many trees; instead, it's a single organism. Like many aspen groves, the 40,000 trees in Pando are genetically identical cloned stems that sprouted from the same root system. First discovered in 1968, Pando made waves in the scientific world. It's become recognized as one of the heaviest known organisms—weighing 6,000 metric tons—and one of the oldest known living organisms. Scientists estimate its root system is upwards of 80,000 years old, having endured the last ice age and countless forest fires. It got to be so old partly because most of the organism is protected underground. So, while an individual stem can die, the organism as a whole survives.It's only recently that human activity has threatened Pando’s health, with drought, grazing, and fire suppression interfering with its growth. ‘Pando’ translates as 'I spread out' in Latin, a reference to the way it extends itself through cloning. But its delicate, fluttering leaves—which turn golden this time of year—have lent it another moniker: the Trembling Giant.", + "date": "2019-09-20", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'The Wall for Peace' and the Eiffel Tower in Paris for the International Day of Peace", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'The Wall for Peace'", + "copyright": "© Prisma by Dukas Presseagentur GmbH/Alamy", + "description": "In today's image, we're featuring 'The Wall for Peace' in Paris for the International Day of Peace. Since 2000, this exhibit, created by artist Clara Halter and architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, has been inspiring visitors to write their own messages of peace and place them in gaps intentionally created in the structure for that purpose. To mark the International Day of Peace, hundreds of events around the world are being held today, including peace fairs, music concerts, meditations, and more. The UN declared it a 'day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.' One of the events today is at UN Headquarters in New York, where the secretary-general will ring the Peace Bell and participants will observe a minute of silence.", + "date": "2019-09-21", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fireworks during La Mercè Festival in Barcelona, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Barcelona bids farewell to summer", + "copyright": "© Lucas Vallecillos/age fotostock", + "description": "Every year, for four days in September, locals and tourists flock to one of Barcelona’s biggest events, La Mercè Festival. It got its beginnings in 1687 when Barcelona was suffering from a plague of locusts. In desperation, city officials voted to ask for the assistance of La Mare de Déu de la Mercè (the Virgin of Mercy). Eventually, having been delivered from the pestilence, the officials named the Virgin of Mercy the patroness of Barcelona, and an annual festival has been celebrated in her honor in the city ever since.These days, the multiday celebration is considered a farewell bid to the warmer days of summer. Attracting nearly 2 million people, the event is known for its street theater, castells (human towers), dancing, musical performances, light projection show, and daily street parades with mythical characters and traditional drumming. At the end of the festival, attendees come out in droves for the pièce de résistance—a musical fireworks display known as the ‘piromusical.’", + "date": "2019-09-22", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Equinox at the Temple of Kukulcan in Chichen Itza, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Stepping into autumn", + "copyright": "© Somatuscani/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Look closely and you'll see a snake slithering down the steps of the Temple of Kukulcan (aka El Castillo or The Castle), in Chichen Itza, Mexico. Not a real snake, it's an image created by natural light and shadows only during the spring and fall equinoxes. The equinox (which means equal night in Latin) is either of the two times each year—like today, the first day of fall—when the Earth's orbit and position cause the sun to pass directly over the equator, creating equal amounts of daylight and darkness. According to Mayan legend, on both equinoxes this pyramid is visited by Kukulcan, the feathered serpent god. Thousands of spectators gather to watch and celebrate as seven triangles of light slide down the pyramid, illustrating Kukulcan's descent.", + "date": "2019-09-23", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A mountain gorilla eating in a tree in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "With leaves this tasty, who cares about a view?", + "copyright": "© Robert Haasmann/Minden Pictures", + "description": "In the canopy of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a mountain gorilla leans into a meal of succulent green leaves. By day's end, she'll likely eat close to 40 pounds of foliage. Locals call this forest Bwindi, which means 'impenetrable,' but to this mountain gorilla, it's simply home. Like us (and most primates), these gentle giants have opposable thumbs, which makes picking and eating an easy task. Also like us, mountain gorillas prefer hanging out on the ground. In fact, they're known to stand upright and walk short distances with a remarkably human-like gait. We humans share 98 percent of our DNA with gorillas (both the eastern and western species), nearly as much as we share with chimps and bonobos. So yes, even though they have more body hair, we're all hominids.On World Gorilla Day, observed September 24, we celebrate these great apes and support the ongoing work to protect them. While all gorilla species are endangered, only about 1,000 mountain gorillas are still living in the wild, making them critically endangered. It's largely thanks to the pioneering work and selfless dedication of primatologist Dian Fossey that many of us are aware of their plight. Today, gorillas remain plagued by the same threats Fossey witnessed more than four decades ago: poaching, disease, destruction of habitat, and human conflict. But census reports are reassuring; there are signs that the mountain gorilla population is increasing, but conservation efforts are critical to the species' survival.", + "date": "2019-09-24", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Arctic surfing in the Lofoten Islands, Norway, for the Lofoten Masters", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Chilling out in the Arctic", + "copyright": "© Nicolás Pina/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Surfers from Norway and around the world gather each September in Unstad, a tiny village in Norway's Lofoten Islands, to compete in the Lofoten Masters, which bills itself as the world's northernmost surfing competition. Described by some as home to the best surf break in Norway, the island village, where sheep easily outnumber villagers, boasts two surf shops to help both novices and experts prepare for the extreme conditions. And surfing isn't just a summer sport at this famous beach located inside the Arctic Circle—during winter months, surfers come here for the unique experience of surfing under the aurora borealis.", + "date": "2019-09-25", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sea otters in Alaska’s Inside Passage", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Kelp buddies", + "copyright": "© Erika Skogg/Getty Images", + "description": "These sea otters in Alaska are floating amid kelp—an important flora friend to the endangered marine mammals. Sea otters live mostly in the water and use the thick blades of kelp to anchor themselves as they sleep and to keep their buoyant pups from floating away. Just as the kelp helps otters, sea otters help the kelp, too. They ensure the kelp's survival by eating sea urchins. If sea urchin populations are left unchecked, these spiny vacuum cleaners of the sea destroy kelp forests by munching on holdfasts that tether kelp to the ocean floor. The resulting clear-cut areas, called urchin barrens, are devastating to the overall ecosystem. Kelp forests provide food and safe harbor for hundreds of fish species and other sea creatures. They also remove carbon dioxide from the air, a benefit to us all.This week is Sea Otter Awareness Week, so let's thank these 'Keepers of the Kelp' for gobbling up those sea urchins. Bon appétit!", + "date": "2019-09-26", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Nankoweap Granaries of the Grand Canyon in Arizona", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Ancient storage in the Grand Canyon", + "copyright": "© Jack Dykinga/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Around 1100 CE—a good 400 years before Spanish conquistadors would first glimpse the Grand Canyon—Ancestral Puebloans tended terrace farms along the banks of the Colorado River. In order to store their crops during the rainy season, when floods might destroy food stores, and to keep animals from eating the harvest, they created the Nankoweap Granaries high up in the canyon walls.The fourth Friday in September is Native American Day, a state holiday in California and Nevada. Yes, our photo was taken in Arizona, but in the spirit of the holiday, we wanted to shed light on how thoroughly Native American cultures have shaped North America.", + "date": "2019-09-27", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio for National Public Lands Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "This view is brought to you by…", + "copyright": "© Sara Winter/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Hocking Hills State Park, for National Public Lands Day. Hocking Hills is a 2,356-acre park in southern Ohio offering over 25 miles of hiking trails that pass by unusual rock formations, recess caves, and stunning waterfalls. This is Upper Falls, at one of the park's most popular hiking destinations, Old Man's Cave. This huge recess cave, as the legend goes, was named for a hermit who lived here in the 1800s. Then there's Devil's Bathtub, Conkle's Hollow, and Rock House—sites worthy of a visit for their names alone, though the scenery won't disappoint.\nHeld annually on the fourth Saturday of September, National Public Lands Day aims to encourage Americans to appreciate all our public lands, whether they’re managed at the federal, state, or local level. The observance also calls on us to volunteer for one of the many projects going on at public lands, like helping with trail maintenance or tree planting. At national parks, monuments, and other participating federal sites, admission is free today. At Hocking Hills, you can join a naturalist-led hike from here at Old Man's Cave to the little-visited Broken Rock Falls. Be sure to grab a free litter bag to help pack out what others have left behind.", + "date": "2019-09-28", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Autumnal landscape near the town of Clavijo in Spain's Rioja wine region", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Falling for Rioja", + "copyright": "© Olimpio Fantuz/eStock Photo", + "description": "While today's image of beautiful fall colors in Rioja is serene and peaceful, the people of this area are hard at work harvesting grapes at 14,800 different vineyards across the region. And soon the 600 wineries in this smallest Spanish province will begin the lengthy process to turn this year's grape harvest into its world-famous Rioja wines. (To get an idea of how tiny La Rioja province is, it makes up just 1 percent of Spain's land area and only about 0.67 percent of Spain's population lives here.) While winemaking techniques have evolved and improved over the thousands of years that wine has been made here, each year around this time locals and visitors gather in the region's capital of Logroño to celebrate the wine harvest and see a traditional example of the first, uh, step of this process—crushing newly harvested grapes by stomping them with bare feet.", + "date": "2019-09-29", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An aerial view of Beijing Daxing International Airport, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Wheels up in Beijing", + "copyright": "© Xinhua/Alamy", + "description": "Last Wednesday, September 25, China officially opened the world’s largest airplane terminal, Beijing Daxing International Airport. Constructed to alleviate pressure on the city's existing airport, Beijing Capital International, the bright orange starfish look-alike took more than four years to construct. And travelers, hold on to your hats, because Daxing International will connect to China's capital city—about 30 miles away—with a high-speed train that travels at top speeds of more than 200 mph.\nSitting on 18 square miles of land, the massive terminal was designed by legendary architect Zaha Hadid, who also masterminded China's Guangzhou Opera House. In a nod to traditional Chinese architecture, the building consists of a hub with six curved spokes—bringing organization to the interconnected spaces around a central courtyard and minimizing the building's environmental footprint. Inside, passengers will feel like they're in anything but an airport with dark, polished-stone floors and white ceilings that open intermittently to big, beautiful skylights.", + "date": "2019-09-30", + "path": "US/images/2019-09-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-09-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Coffee cherries in Quindío, Colombia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Coffee Day", + "copyright": "© The Colombian Way Ltda/Getty Images", + "description": "These coffee cherries are from Colombia's 'Coffee Triangle,' where coffee trees flourish among some of the tallest palm trees you may ever see. The cherries take several months to mature. As they ripen, they change color from bright green to dark red. The dark red cherries are perfect for picking. Once the cherries are picked, the fruit surrounding the seeds (or 'beans') is removed, then the beans are cleaned and eventually roasted. Colombian coffee is regarded as some of the best in the world.\nToday, on International Coffee Day, we're not only thinking about taking a sip of the most popular beverage in the world, but are also considering the farmers who make it all happen. In Colombia, about 500,000 families derive most of their income from growing coffee. They've been represented by the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia since 1927. The organization helps contribute to sustainable development by creating trading partnerships that are better for the growers. Sounds like a balanced finish to us.", + "date": "2019-10-01", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Wild scene on the Merced River", + "copyright": "© Robb Hirsch/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "This stretch of the Merced River has been officially designated 'wild and scenic' by the federal government. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was signed October 2, 1968, by President Lyndon B. Johnson to preserve rivers with 'outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations.' It covers 13,416 miles of streams and protects parts of such natural treasures as the Allagash, Salmon, Snake, Trinity, and Missouri, which is the longest river in the US.\nCalifornia's Merced makes its way through canyons, mountains, and foothills, flowing from the Sierra Nevada, through the southern part of Yosemite National Park, into the San Joaquin Valley. Rafters enjoy the Class III and IV rapids, and visitors can camp at several sites along the river's course while also exploring the Merced River Trail.", + "date": "2019-10-02", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Adélie penguins at Possession Island, Antarctica", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Love on ice", + "copyright": "© Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures", + "description": "There's love in the air here in Antarctica, where these Adélie penguins have congregated after a long winter at sea. October brings them ashore in search of their breeding grounds. Here they'll pair up and grow their families, gathering in large colonies of thousands and constructing nests made of stones piled together on the shoreline. Love can be a cruel game, and these penguins are known to steal stones from other nests. But when it comes to parenting, Adélie mates make a progressive couple. Once the pair of eggs arrives, the parents will take turns keeping them warm, and both mom and dad will help raise the chicks. In March, Adélie penguins will return to sea, where they'll spend their winter foraging among icebergs.", + "date": "2019-10-03", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sequence of enhanced-color images of Jupiter", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "World Space Week begins", + "copyright": "© Enhanced image by Gerald Eichstädt and Seán Doran, CC BY-NC-SA, based on images provided courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS", + "description": "For the start of World Space Week, today's homepage features a composite of images taken by NASA's Juno probe as it swooped past Jupiter. The largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter also has the largest number of moons: 79. Jupiter is the Roman counterpart to Zeus, and the planet's major moons are named after Zeus', shall we say, extra-marital partners. So, when it came time to name NASA's most ambitious Jupiter probe, they decided to name it after Jupiter’s wife, Juno, so that she could keep an eye on him. Every 53 days in the course of its wide and complex orbit, the Juno probe makes its closest approach, snapping shots like these as it speeds past the gas giant in just two hours. World Space Week starts on the anniversary of the launch of the very first space probe, Sputnik, which entered orbit around the Earth on October 4, 1957.", + "date": "2019-10-04", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Texas Star, the Ferris wheel at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A fair that's star-studded", + "copyright": "© N. Hamp/Shutterstock", + "description": "Meet Texas Star, one of the tallest Ferris wheels in North America and a big attraction at the State Fair of Texas. Built in 1985, it sends riders so high that on a clear day they can see the Fort Worth skyline, about 40 miles away. Since 1886, locals and visitors have come to Dallas' historic Fair Park for food, rides, shows, and other attractions. About 100,000 people a day now visit the fairgrounds to experience the array of activities and treats, from the largest new car show in the Southwest to a bevy of culinary delights. You can try deep-fried shepherd's pie, fried beer, or something called deep-fried skillet potato melt. Awards are given to the tastiest concoctions. But the fair's flavor extends beyond food. The purpose is to promote Texas agriculture, education, and community. There's plenty to do after exploring and sampling one-of-a-kind bites, including live music, pig races—and don't forget to ride the Texas Star. This year, the State Fair of Texas runs through October 20.", + "date": "2019-10-05", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Land ho in New Zealand 250 years ago", + "copyright": "© Mathias Ortmann/Getty Images", + "description": "On October 6, 1769—250 years ago today—Captain James Cook reached New Zealand on his first voyage to the Pacific. He would eventually map the entire New Zealand coastline, including the area here at Marlborough Sounds, a network of ancient sunken river valleys on New Zealand's South Island. The main purpose of Cook's voyage to the Pacific was to sail to Tahiti and observe the transit of Venus across the face of the sun. Only after completing this task did Cook unseal the rest of his orders and learn he was to search the South Pacific for signs of a fabled great southern continent, Terra Australis Incognito. European Renaissance geographers believed this hypothetical southern landmass must exist in order to counterbalance the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.\nCook wasn’t the first European to lay eyes on New Zealand. Dutch explorer Abel Tasman had visited the islands in 1642, and believed them to be the western coast of Terra Australis. Cook’s voyage would lay that notion to rest. With the incalculable help of a Tahitian named Tupaia, who had extensive knowledge of Pacific geography, Cook and his crew built upon Tasman's work, becoming the first expedition to circumnavigate and thoroughly chart New Zealand's North and South Islands.", + "date": "2019-10-06", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Nevada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "From the mind of Frank Gehry", + "copyright": "© Garry Belinsky/Offset", + "description": "Today's image features the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry and his firm, Gehry Partners, in 2005. The building consists of three different elements: a medical building with spaces for patient care and research; the Life Activity Center, a for-hire event space which helps fund the center's research; and a breezeway connecting the two spaces. Some have likened these elements to the hemispheres of the brain itself, with the medical building representing rational thinking and the event space (seen here) giving form to creative thinking.", + "date": "2019-10-07", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Octopus spotted during a night dive near Kona, Hawaii", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Let's celebrate cephalopods", + "copyright": "© Jeff Milisen/Alamy", + "description": "For World Octopus Day, we're lighting up your screen with a shot of a nocturnal octopus from the genus Callistoctopus in its larval stage. It was photographed on a night dive near the Big Island of Hawaii. You may not consider octopuses cute and cuddly, but they have charisma to burn. The highly intelligent species has been observed solving puzzles, unscrewing lids, and even using tools. One study recorded octopuses collecting discarded coconut shells and carrying them back to their dens to use as shelter. In another incident that made headlines, an octopus named Otto taunted staff at his aquarium by repeatedly crawling out of his tank to shoot water at the overhead lights, causing them to short-circuit. Octopuses aren't all brains—they've got heart as well (three, in fact!). The more we learn about this species, the more impressed we are. Can't every day be World Octopus Day?", + "date": "2019-10-08", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Letchworth State Park, New York", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'Grand Canyon of the East'", + "copyright": "© Jay O'Brien/Danita Delimont", + "description": "It's easy to see why Letchworth State Park in New York has earned this 'Grand' title. About 60 miles southeast of Buffalo, the 17-mile-long park protects a stunning section of the Genesee River that cuts through a deep gorge. The cliffs, close to 600 feet high in some places, offer knockout views of several waterfalls and the thick deciduous forest. The historic Glen Iris Inn, once the home and refuge of industrialist William Pryor Letchworth, overlooks Middle Falls. In 1906, Letchworth bequeathed his 1,000-acre estate to the state of New York. The parcel would become the heart of this 14,427-acre park that bears his name.", + "date": "2019-10-09", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635)", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A star blows a bubble", + "copyright": "© NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team STScI/AURA", + "description": "This giant space bubble is being blown by a massive star visible at the 10 o'clock position inside it. Already over 7 light-years across and expanding at a rate of over 4 million mph, the 'bubble' is actually the shock wave created when expanding hot gas (or stellar wind) hits the cold, interstellar gas that surrounds it. The Bubble Nebula was discovered in 1787 by William Herschel. The star inside is living fast and will die young (for a star)—it will likely detonate as a supernova in only 10 to 20 million years. This image was taken in 2016 by the Hubble Space Telescope to mark the 26th anniversary of Hubble's launch into Earth orbit by the STS-31 space shuttle crew. We're showing it to mark the last day of World Space Week, an annual 'international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition.'", + "date": "2019-10-10", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Arches National Park, Moab, Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Art in the high desert", + "copyright": "© Whit Richardson/Alamy Stock Photo", + "description": "The desert doubles as an art studio this week at Arches National Park in Utah. Painters from all over are congregating here for the annual Red Rock Arts Festival. This Moab-based event is a celebration of what the French call painting 'en plein air,' or painting outside. Sounds like a fabulous idea to us (and what a view!). The colorful landscape here at Arches National Park is home to the highest density of natural arches in the world—upwards of 2,000—as well as hundreds of pinnacles and dramatically balanced rocks. Combine that with the fiery sunsets, pinyon trees, and splashes of sage and yucca, and we'd say these artists are in for a treat. Lucky for them, October is one of the most pleasant times of year to visit.", + "date": "2019-10-11", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Boats massing for the Barcolana regatta in the Gulf of Trieste, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's aboat time for the Barcolana", + "copyright": "© Ababsolutum/E+/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're featuring an image of the Barcolana regatta, which is happening this weekend off the shore of Trieste, Italy. What makes this race so unusual—and so popular—is that it's open to both professional and amateur sailors. Its beginning was fairly inauspicious—in 1969 only 51 boats sailed in the inaugural race. But it's been drawing increasing numbers of sailors and spectators to Trieste each year. Last year, for the 50th anniversary of the Barcolana, 2,689 yachts raced the course and set the official record for largest sailing race in the world. Featuring a youth sailing race, an open-water swimming race, a night sailing race, music concerts, food and wine tastings, and many other events, the Barcolana offers opportunities for landlubbers and sea dogs alike to enjoy themselves during the regatta.", + "date": "2019-10-12", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Highbush blueberry plants in Acadia National Park, Maine", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Acadia transformed", + "copyright": "© Danita Delimont/Gallo Images/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Historically, mid-October is peak fall foliage season in Maine's Acadia National Park. The forest canopy is aflame with autumn color, and here, the highbush blueberries on the forest floor provide an additional splash of color. Acadia has six marked coastal trails, and our photo today was taken on one of the most popular: Wonderland Trail. It’s just 1.4 miles round-trip, an easy trek for families and casual hikers. Acadia is Maine’s only national park, and it’s easy to see why this landscape was preserved—look at that beautiful fall color, and that’s just at ground level.", + "date": "2019-10-13", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sunrise in Alberta, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Canadian Thanksgiving", + "copyright": "© Ambre Haller/Moment/Getty Images", + "description": "We're looking at a fall sunrise in Alberta, Canada, in honor (or should we say 'honour') of Canadian Thanksgiving. The holiday is officially celebrated on the second Monday in October, though many families gather the previous day. The first known Thanksgiving celebration in Canada was organized by English explorer Martin Frobisher in 1578 when he reached Newfoundland. Years later, American loyalists who were faithful to England during the Revolutionary War moved to Canada and brought traditions with them, such as eating turkey on Thanksgiving. As in the US, a Canadian Thanksgiving table is likely to have a horn-shaped cornucopia filled with festive-looking fruits and grains. The menu often includes turkey, but also regional dishes like salmon and Nanaimo bars—a layered chocolate dessert.\nUntil this year, football was also part of the tradition, with the Canadian Football League hosting games every year from 1958 to 2018. For the 2019 season, however, no games were scheduled as the league considers some broader scheduling changes.", + "date": "2019-10-14", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Close-up of a dragonfly wing", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The globe skimmers return", + "copyright": "© Azwar Thaufeeq/500px/Getty Images", + "description": "This time of year, millions of dragonflies are returning to the Maldives, a stage in the longest insect migration in the world. Flying thousands of miles across the open ocean, these dragonflies are known as globe skimmers, which refers to their migratory behavior. Until about 20 years ago, no one knew where they came from. But researchers have since discovered that the dragonflies take advantage of moving weather systems and monsoon rains to make their epic migration across the Arabian Sea from India. From the Maldives, the dragonflies will continue their journey, passing through the Seychelles and then on to East Africa.\nDragonflies were some of the first winged insects to evolve, around 300 million years ago–fossils show they boasted wingspans of up to 2 feet. Today there are more than 3,000 known species of dragonflies. Nicknamed the 'devil's darning needle,' dragonflies can fly straight up and down, hover like a helicopter, and even mate mid-air. And if they can't fly, they'll starve because they only eat prey they catch while flying.", + "date": "2019-10-15", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A fossilized carboniferous fern", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Paleontology meets art", + "copyright": "© Juan Carlos Munoz/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Though it looks like a fresco from ancient Greece, this is the fossilized remains of a fern found in Córdoba, Spain. The fossil dates back to the Carboniferous period, roughly 350 million years ago. This is a 'compression fossil'—where a small amount of the original plant material was retained with the mineral deposits that helped form the impression. Why all the paleobotany talk? It's National Fossil Day, and we’re excited! Whether you make a trip to your local natural history museum, trek off to a national park with a fossil exhibit, or just look at fossil photos on the web, we hope you find a fun way to celebrate National Fossil Day.", + "date": "2019-10-16", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Autumn leaves and goldfish in Tokyo, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Red-leaf hunting in Japan", + "copyright": "© qrsk/Moment/Getty Images", + "description": "Today, we’re in Tokyo to see a colorful array of autumn leaves floating just above some goldfish. It’s a centuries-old tradition in Japan to wander through gardens and forests while taking in the show of colorful leaves. The Japanese call it 'koyo' or 'momiji-gari,' terms which literally mean 'hunting red leaves.' The autumn colors of Japanese maples, ginkgoes, and other native trees first come to the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, usually in early October, then move slowly southward until they reach the rest of the island nation. The leaf-peeping season is as popular in Japan as the springtime cherry blossom season—both phases of the year are rhapsodized over as symbols of the transient nature of life.", + "date": "2019-10-17", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Chimney Rock and Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Fall color sweeps across the West", + "copyright": "© Cory Marshall/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The leaves are changing across the West, and few views are more striking than this one of the fall foliage in the Uncompahgre National Forest in the shadow of Chimney Rock. The spire and its neighbor Courthouse Mountain dominate the landscape here year-round, but the changing colors make this area—and drives along the nearby Million Dollar Highway—even more scenic in the fall.\nThe forest gets its name from the Native Americans who have historically lived here, a band of Ute Native Americans called the Uncompahgre Ute People. The Ute People came to what is now Colorado and Utah around 1300, and usually spent their autumns hunting buffalo and making offerings to the spirits. And, we presume, admiring the spectacular fall colors.", + "date": "2019-10-18", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of a pumpkin patch in Half Moon Bay, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The height of pumpkin season", + "copyright": "© Tinker Street/Michael O'Neal/Gallery Stock", + "description": "If you happen to be in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend, you might want to swing by the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. The annual event displays enormous champion pumpkins weighing over a thousand pounds, hosts live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, and offers really every kind of pumpkin-related food you can imagine, from pies to pumpkin-flavored artisanal cocktails. Plus, Gourdy, the anthropomorphized pumpkin mascot. While California is the leader in the consumer pumpkin harvest, it is only the second-largest producer in the country. Illinois grows approximately a quarter of the 2 billion pounds of pumpkins the US produces yearly, though 80 percent of that ends up as pie filling or other processed products. Pumpkins require between 90-120 days to mature, so most are planted by late May or early June to coincide with our Halloween carving needs.\nWhile carving vegetables into faces is a tradition in many parts of the world, the carving of jack-o'-lanterns around Halloween originated in Ireland in the mid-19th century, using potatoes or turnips. Irish immigrants brought the tradition to the US around the same time and discovered that the native pumpkins were much easier to carve.", + "date": "2019-10-19", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pale-throated sloth perched in a tree on Sloth Island, near Bartica on the Essequibo River, Guyana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Meet the slowest flirt in the animal world", + "copyright": "© Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures", + "description": "We hate to break it to you, but the affable grin on this pale-throated sloth is probably not due to its laid-back lifestyle. Our adorable tree hugger looks content thanks to its facial mask and the natural shape of its mouth. Spotting one of these slow-moving solitary animals takes a little skill. The thick outer layer of a sloth's coat is an ideal growing medium for green algae, which forms a natural camouflage in the canopy of tropical forests here in northern South America. If you do spot a pale-throated sloth it will likely be enjoying a simple meal of leaves, limbs, and tree buds. Because sloths don't have incisors, they spend most of their waking hours smacking their lips together 'to chew' their food. This would drive most animals to starvation (if not culinary madness), but the sloth's metabolism is so slow that it's evolved to survive on less food.\nOur happy pale-throated sloth hangs out in the trees of Sloth Island (yes, that’s a real place). It’s a tiny island on the Essequibo River near the town of Bartica, Guyana. Let's take a cue from the sloth and slow down our own hectic lives during International Sloth Day on October 20. Who knows, we might find smiles creeping across our own faces.", + "date": "2019-10-20", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, 1959", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The Guggenheim turns 60", + "copyright": "© AP Photo/Harry Harris", + "description": "Today's image shows the Guggenheim on the day before its grand opening, 60 years ago today. Since then, it's become an iconic building in the New York cityscape. Housed in a white spiral building that emerges from Fifth Avenue, the museum started with several private collections, including that of founder Solomon R. Guggenheim. The collection has grown over the decades to contain some of the world’s most notable examples of impressionist, post-impressionist, early modern, and contemporary art.\nBut the building wasn’t always the revered masterpiece it's considered today. Before it was completed, it spurred controversy because many critics thought the building would overshadow the artwork itself and wouldn’t display paintings properly. Eventually, critics of Frank Lloyd Wright's design were won over once they experienced the building's unique spiral gallery. Wright designed the inside of the building to revolve around one central point, allowing visitors to experience the museum's collection of paintings by taking an elevator to the top and viewing artworks by walking down the descending, central spiral ramp. The floor is embedded with circular shapes and triangular light fixtures to complement the geometric quality of the structure.", + "date": "2019-10-21", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blackbird eating a crab apple in a garden in Wiltshire, United Kingdom", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Bobbing for crab apples", + "copyright": "© Nick Upton/Minden Pictures", + "description": "If it's autumn, it's apple season—the time for apple pie, apple cider (and, of course, apple cider doughnuts), apple cake, caramel apples, or just biting into a fresh, crisp apple, especially one you picked yourself. There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples grown in the world—about 2,500 in the US. This blackbird is enjoying a crab apple, which most people find a little sour to eat right off the tree. They do, however, work well for jelly, apple butter, or even pie filling. The term 'crab apple' doesn’t refer to a specific species but is used for several types of small apples. In Celtic culture, crab apples are associated with love and marriage. Supposedly if you throw the seeds into a fire while saying the name of your love, the seeds explode if your love is true. We'd try it but we're busy baking a pie.", + "date": "2019-10-22", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A polar bear family near the Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Polar bear capital of the world", + "copyright": "© Marco Pozzi Photographer/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, the self-proclaimed Polar Bear Capital of the World. Each year, about a thousand polar bears pass through the small town, outnumbering human residents. In October, the bears gather here to wait for the Hudson Bay to freeze over so they can venture out onto the ice to hunt for seals. The annual gathering of polar bears here is a big event for the residents of Churchill. They maintain a hotline for bear sightings and even run a polar bear 'jail' that temporarily holds 'pesky' bears to keep locals (and their food) safe.\nFor visitors who want to see polar bears on the ice floes, Churchill is home base for guided tours in protected tundra vehicles. Called Tundra Buggies, the cars can glide smoothly over ice and snow, providing a rare opportunity to get up close to the bears. Visitors may also spot other animals native to the Arctic, including caribou, foxes, and hares. And after the Arctic safari, when the sun goes down, this is an ideal place to sky-gaze at the northern lights.", + "date": "2019-10-23", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hancock-Greenfield Bridge (aka County Bridge) in New Hampshire", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Bridge of Hillsborough County", + "copyright": "© Denis Tangney Jr/E+/Getty Images", + "description": "The Hancock-Greenfield Bridge (aka County Bridge) has offered a picturesque passage over the Contoocook River in southern New Hampshire since 1937. It was built to replace another covered bridge that had been destroyed in a flood. But why even build a covered bridge? In a word, longevity. The roof and walls help protect the timber supports from rot. For comparison, an uncovered wooden bridge lasts an average of 20 years, while the covered variety can reach 100 years or more.\nBut even their durable reputation couldn't withstand our drive toward faster travel—the train, the automobile, and the heavier loads that came with both. When iron and then steel replaced timber as the bridge-building material of choice, covered bridges gradually went the way of the horse and buggy that used to traverse them. Out of about 12,000 covered bridges that were built in the US, only 750 remain today, with a quarter of those in Pennsylvania.", + "date": "2019-10-24", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ring-tailed lemurs in Madagascar for World Lemur Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The lemurs of Madagascar", + "copyright": "© Image Source/Alamy", + "description": "What better place to ring in World Lemur Day than Madagascar? The island, about the size of Texas off the coast of southeastern Africa, is the native home to lemurs. Today you'll find over 100 species and subspecies of the critters here. Most are small, with a pointed nose, large eyes, and a tail. They mainly live in trees and can be highly social, like the ring-tailed lemurs on our homepage, or live a solo existence like the elusive aye-aye. Lemurs have opposable thumbs and five fingers with fingernails on each hand, characteristics that help secure their spot as members of the primate order of mammals. About 65 million years ago, scientists believe, lemurs drifted on rafts of vegetation from the African continent to the shores of Madagascar. Safe from competition and most predators, lemurs evolved into many highly specialized varieties and now can be found in almost all habitats on the island.\nBut lemurs are under increasing threat from hunting and forest destruction—a threat so great they're considered the most endangered group of primates in the world. World Lemur Day, held the last Friday in October, aims to raise awareness and encourage conservation to protect these extraordinary creatures from extinction.", + "date": "2019-10-25", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Klaus Littmann's 'FOR FOREST: The Unending Attraction of Nature' in Wörthersee Stadion, Klagenfurt, Austria", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'FOR FOREST' by Klaus Littmann", + "copyright": "© UNIMO", + "description": "When artist Klaus Littmann covered the pitch of this Austrian soccer stadium with 300 trees, he not only created the country's largest public art installation—he brought to life a vision of a dystopian future. The installation here at Wörthersee Stadion (Stadium) in the city of Klagenfurt made headlines around the world when it was unveiled on September 8, 2019. Titled 'FOR FOREST: The Unending Attraction of Nature,' it's inspired by a nearly identical pencil drawing created in 1970 by Max Peintner, an artist known in the European environmental movement. Littmann first saw the drawing 30 years ago and in the decades since, he held onto his dream of turning it into a reality. Through his work, he hopes to spark conversation about climate change, perception, and the relationship between nature and people. If you'd like to see it in person, you'll have to hurry. It closes tomorrow, October 27, at 10 PM.", + "date": "2019-10-26", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Devotees light oil lamps on the banks of the Sarayu River in Ayodhya, India", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A festival of lights in India", + "copyright": "© Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Photo", + "description": "In observance of the Hindu holiday called Diwali, people gathered on the banks of the Sarayu River in the northern Indian town of Ayodhya in autumn of 2018 to light candles and oil lamps called 'diyas.' Attendees that night set a Guinness World Record by keeping 300,000 diyas lit for five minutes. The lights are symbolic of the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness—central themes of Diwali. Ayodhya is a significant location in the Hindu faith, long thought to be the birthplace of Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu, who represents virtue. And as Diwali, a four- or five-day celebration reaches its peak today (the third day), the Hindus of Ayodhya will be back to light up the riverbank. Will they set another record?", + "date": "2019-10-27", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fort Rock Valley Historical Homestead Museum, Oregon", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A night on the (ghost) town", + "copyright": "© Prisma by Dukas Presseagentur GmbH/Alamy", + "description": "The spooky scene here might look like a place you'd want to avoid, but it's not likely to scare you—not too much anyway. It's the Fort Rock Valley Historical Homestead Museum in central Oregon, a collection of abandoned homestead-era buildings from the area. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, people acquired federal lands around here for farms and ranches via the Homestead Acts. But most left within a few years due to the hot, dry summers and extremely cold winters. Today, the buildings are assembled as a ghost town and contain items from that period, including furniture, dishes, and tools. There's also a nearby cemetery which, according to local lore, is haunted by the ghost of rancher and author Reub Long riding his horse.\nYou can find ghost towns scattered around the country, the dilapidated remains of towns whose populations grew quickly and then dwindled. Many of them, like Rhyolite, Nevada, and Bodie, California, were gold (or silver or coal) mining towns that declined once the profits dried up. Others, like Cahawba, Alabama, died due to floods or other natural disasters. They may not all be haunted, but they sure can give off a spooky vibe.", + "date": "2019-10-28", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Straw-colored fruit bats in Kasanka National Park, Zambia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "And the skies filled with bats…", + "copyright": "© Nick Garbutt/Minden Pictures", + "description": "As if right on cue for Halloween, this is the time of year when millions of straw-colored fruit bats begin to descend on Zambia's Kasanka National Park. They come in such vast numbers that it's thought to be one of the largest concentrations of mammals in the world. From the end of October to mid-December, these large fruit-eating bats pack into a small area in the forest to roost. But when the sun begins to set, they start to swarm, darkening the skies as they head out to gorge on fruit in the Mushitu swamp forest. Experts believe their migration starts about 2,000 miles north, in Congo.\nThere are over 1,000 species of bats, but they all fit neatly into one of two categories: microbats or megabats. The straw-colored fruit bat, if you didn't guess, is of the mega variety. They are the most widely distributed of all African fruit bats and have adapted to a variety of habitats. Because their habitat extends to such great distances, straw-colored fruit bats play a critical role as pollinators and dispersers of seeds. They're highly social, too, living in large groups called colonies that can number from the thousands upward to a million. But don't worry, they do not drink blood. For them, fruit is life.", + "date": "2019-10-29", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Charles Bridge over the Vltava River in Prague, Czech Republic", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Cross this bridge if you dare", + "copyright": "© Martin Moxter/Offset", + "description": "Superstition abounds on Prague's Charles Bridge, dating back to its construction in 1357. Builders laid the original bridge stone on July 9 at exactly 5:31 AM, the year, date, and time represented by a precise set of numbers that formed a palindrome: 135797531 (or 1357 9, 7 5:31). The sequence, which reads the same backward and forward, is carved onto the stones of the Old Town Bridge Tower at the east end of the bridge and was believed to bring a kind of magical strength to the structure. But the superstition didn't stop there. The bridge was also constructed in perfect alignment with the tomb of Saint Vitus and the setting sun on the equinox. A more recent superstition involves the statue of the revered Saint John of Nepomuk that stands on the bridge—according to folklore, rubbing the plaque at the base of the statue will grant you a wish.\nThroughout its history, the legendary bridge has undergone a multitude of catastrophes, from fighting to flooding. These days, however, it's one of Prague's most visited sites. Whether that's because of its superstitious strength or not is up to you to decide.", + "date": "2019-10-30", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Corvin Castle, Romania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Protect your neck", + "copyright": "© DCPmedia/Shutterstock", + "description": "Happy Halloween, boos and ghouls! We hope our vampire isn't too scary on this day designed for spooky delights. The fortress in our image is Romania's Corvin Castle—not far from Transylvania, a real historical region in Romania. In Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula,' the ghoulish Count Dracula lives in a remote Transylvanian castle, cementing the place in popular imagination as the home of vampires.\nBe careful out there tonight as you go haunting for treats. And if you want to protect yourself against potential vampire attacks, incorporate a garland of garlic in your costume. Or maybe go out while the sun is still up. According to vampire folklore, these blood-sucking creatures of the night can't stand garlic and will likely burst into flames if exposed to sunlight. Or you can just keep reminding yourself: There's no such thing as vampires…", + "date": "2019-10-31", + "path": "US/images/2019-10-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-10-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The National Museum of the American Indian", + "copyright": "© Cvandyke/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today, on the first day of Native American Heritage Month, we’re visiting the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, DC. It's part of the large network of the Smithsonian Institution, and has branches in New York and Maryland. Together, the three museums share one of the world's largest collections of Western Hemisphere Native artifacts, 'from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego.'\nFor the flagship NMAI building in the nation's capital, architect Douglas Cardinal drew on his Blackfoot cultural history to create the soft, curved lines of the structure. It's meant to evoke limestone cliffs, with rock walls smoothed by the elements. The landscape around the building simulates a wetland environment. Even if you can’t make a trip to this museum during Native American Heritage Month, there are plenty of other ways you can explore and learn about the many cultures and histories of Native American people.", + "date": "2019-11-01", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bison at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A national icon", + "copyright": "© Danny Green/Minden Pictures", + "description": "If ever there was an animal that deserved some recognition, it's the bison. Since 2012, National Bison Day has been observed on the first Saturday of November to acknowledge the animal's cultural, historical, and economic significance—as well as its remarkable comeback. Bison were once plentiful in America. Tens of millions strong in the 1800s, they roamed in great herds, helping to diversify and maintain the prairie habitat. They also played an important spiritual role in Native American cultures. Settlement of the American West caused habitat loss and that, combined with overhunting, nearly wiped out the species altogether, until ranchers, conservationists, and politicians teamed up to save them. In 1907, 15 bison from the Bronx Zoo were shipped to a wildlife refuge in Oklahoma to revive the population. Fast forward to today, and around 20,000 bison roam on public lands in the United States. In 2016, President Obama named the bison the National Mammal of the United States.", + "date": "2019-11-02", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Workers cleaning the clock face of Big Ben in London, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's time to fall back", + "copyright": "© Reuters", + "description": "While today's image may look like a scene from the 'Doctor Who' TV show, it actually shows workers maintaining Big Ben's clock face. But like the Doctor, the show's main character, today we're all time travelers. This morning we fell back (or will fall back for night owls and insomniacs reading this before 2 AM) in time an hour for the end of daylight saving time. And like changes to 'Doctor Who,' this shift isn't without controversy. Since the 1970s, many studies have tried to quantify the advantages or disadvantages that come with falling back and springing forward, but as yet there's no definitive answer.\nHave an opinion on whether daylight saving time should be kept or scrapped? To participate in our completely unscientific poll, click the button below, or go to the homepage and scroll down until you see the poll.", + "date": "2019-11-03", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stepping stones in Tollymore Forest Park, County Down, Northern Ireland", + "caption": "Watch your step", + "subtitle": "Stepping stones in Tollymore Forest Park, Northern Ireland", + "copyright": "© Chris Curry/500px", + "description": "If historic Tollymore Forest Park brings to mind knights and castles, it’s no surprise. The site in Northern Ireland was used as a filming location for the popular ‘Game of Thrones’ TV series. Encompassing 1,600 acres in County Down, the park is rich with lush greenery, but explorers will also find historic stone gates, bridges, and arches—some dating back to 1726.", + "date": "2019-11-04", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Camels gather with their herders at the Pushkar Camel Fair, Rajasthan state, India", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Balloons and camels are two ways to catch a ride here", + "copyright": "© Anand Purohit/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to India's largest camel and livestock festival, the Pushkar Camel Fair. Thousands of people travel across mountains and through the Thar Desert to buy and sell livestock and enjoy the carnival-like atmosphere here. The fair offers visitors many diversions, but it's the camels who get top billing. Considered 'ships of the desert,' camels were domesticated by nomads thousands of years ago to carry goods across forbidding landscapes. When well fed and hydrated, a camel can travel great distances without needing water or food, sometimes for weeks. The humps on a camel's back serve a purpose: they're fatty deposits that act as a source of nutrition. Here, on the edge of the Thar Desert, the camel remains a mode of transport for nomads as well as a source for textiles, goods, and sustenance (did you know a camel's milk does not curdle in the desert heat?). The camel is held in such high esteem, the Pushkar Fair even stages camel decoration contests.\nBut there's another reason why people flock to Pushkar. The fair coincides with the holy festival of Kartik Purnima, which occurs during the Hindu lunar month of Kartik. The 8th-century desert town itself is a beauty, with medieval architecture and over 50 whitewashed ghats—stairs that descend into Pushkar Lake. Pilgrims consider the lake water to be holy, especially during Kartik's full moon when they believe their sins can be washed away. Needless to say, with all the pilgrims bathing here, photography is not allowed near the lake during the full moon. However, many shutterbugs opt for a view of the fair from a balloon ride at day's end.", + "date": "2019-11-05", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Saffron crocus flowers in Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Saffron in bloom", + "copyright": "© Juan-Carlos Munoz/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It's harvest time for saffron, the precious seasoning that's mostly grown in Iran, but used in cuisines around the world. Saffron is derived from the saffron crocus, an autumn-flowering plant with purple petals as richly hued as the vivid crimson stigmas (called 'threads') in the center of the bloom. These threads are carefully extracted by hand with tweezers and dried before they're used for cooking. Each flower comes with just three threads, and it takes a lot of them—roughly 75,000 crocuses will yield just one pound of saffron. The entire harvest can last only about a week or two, because that's the short life of the saffron crocus bloom.\nThis time of year, the small Spanish town of Consuegra celebrates the end of the harvest season with a saffron-themed festival. This is home to some of Spain's best-preserved windmills, which traditionally milled the wheat grown in the region. During Consuegra's Festival de la Rosa del Azafrán (Festival of the Rose of Saffron), locals dress in traditional clothing and ceremonially grind some wheat in one of the old windmills. But feasting on regional cuisine is the highlight of the festival, and saffron is at the center of activities, complete with a saffron extracting competition. The contest honors the difficulty of picking the threads from the flower.", + "date": "2019-11-06", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Jardin des Tuileries in autumn, leading to the Louvre Museum in Paris, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Paris is photo-ready this week", + "copyright": "© Brian A. Jackson/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Today we're featuring an image of the Jardin des Tuileries and the Louvre to highlight the Paris Photo art fair happening through Sunday at the historic Grand Palais. Paris Photo is the world's largest art fair dedicated to photography. Since 1997, the mission of the fair has been 'to promote and nurture photographic creation and the galleries, publishers, and artists at its source.' Starting today around 200 exhibitors, leading galleries, and specialty publishers, along with Parisian cultural institutions, will give visitors a unique look at both historical and contemporary photographic works of art.", + "date": "2019-11-07", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Chapel St-Michel d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy-en-Velay, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Chapel on the rock", + "copyright": "© Jaubert French Collection/Alamy Stock Photo", + "description": "Pace yourself—you'll need to climb 268 stone steps to reach the entrance of Chapel St-Michel d'Aiguilhe (Chapel of St. Michael of the Needle). This historic church near Le Puy-en-Velay, France, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts visitors from around the world. It was constructed in 969 by a local bishop and dedicated to the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of mountaintops. Even before the chapel was built, the site had spiritual significance, as it was home to prehistoric dolmens (stone tombs) built by the Romans to honor their god Mercury.\nThis time of year, you don’t necessarily have to climb the stairs to get a good view. If you're lucky, you can hitch a ride with one of the many hot air balloon pilots that take to the skies in early November. These enthusiasts gather in Le Puy-en-Velay each year for a festival that commemorates the anniversary of the first hot air balloon flight.", + "date": "2019-11-08", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Brandenburg Gate seen through a heart-shaped replica of the Berlin Wall", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "We heart Berlin", + "copyright": "© Britta Pedersen/picture alliance via Getty Images", + "description": "We're gazing at the Brandenburg Gate—a symbol of peace and unity—through a heart-shaped replica of a remnant of the Berlin Wall, probably the most potent symbol of the political division that once scarred the German capital. Today marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the concrete barrier that once obstructed this view.\nAlthough it stood for 28 years, the fall of the wall was sparked on November 9, 1989, when an East German official mistakenly announced a new relaxed travel policy during a broadcasted press conference. Within hours, thousands of hopeful East Berliners rushed the wall, overwhelming border guards who reluctantly opened the checkpoints. Soon Berliners from the East and West were on the wall, joyfully dancing together, breaking off pieces with their hands, hammers, and anything else they could use to crumble the cement. Shortly afterward, the wall finally came down and borders were opened.\nConditions that led to the wall began in the years following World War II, when Berlin was divided into Soviet-controlled East Berlin and the American, British, and French sectors known as West Berlin. Although East Berliners weren't allowed to emigrate, many managed to do so nonetheless, and by 1961, millions had left for life in the West, nearly bringing the East German economy to ruin. It was then, on August 13, 1961, that Berliners woke up to a barbed-wire fence cutting off West Berlin from East Germany, including East Berlin. Within days, East Germany fortified the barbed wire with concrete, eventually reinforcing it with an outer and inner wall, watchtowers, and floodlights, while also extending it 28 miles across the city and beyond. For nearly three decades the wall separated families and entire communities. While it finally came down in 1989, it would be another year before Berlin would be reunified as a single city under the new Federal Republic of Germany.", + "date": "2019-11-09", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Jim Henson, along with Ernie and Bert, rehearses for an episode of 'Sesame Street' in 1970 in New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Sunny day, sweepin' the clouds away", + "copyright": "© David Attie/Getty Images", + "description": "On this day 50 years ago, public television stations first introduced to viewers a colorful community of monsters, birds, grouches, and ordinary people all living together on a friendly urban street. TV producer Joan Ganz Cooney had developed the idea for 'Sesame Street.' She was convinced that television, with its ability to quickly capture the attention of young children, could be used for good—to educate as well as entertain. With the help of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, 'Sesame Street's' unique cast of characters, skits, and animated videos introduced a new way to provide early education for young children.\nNow, 4,500 episodes later, Big Bird and Cookie Monster have become household names in more than 70 languages and 150 countries. And over the years, hundreds of famous guests, from James Earl Jones to Barbara Bush, have visited 'Sesame Street,' helping to teach lessons in acceptance, friendship, and respect. Sounds like our kind of place. Can you tell me how to get to 'Sesame Street'?", + "date": "2019-11-10", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Vietnam War veteran Jake Thorn (seated) talks to visitors in Aurora, Illinois, in 2013", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "On a Healing Field for Veterans Day", + "copyright": "© Jeff Haynes/Reuters", + "description": "We're featuring a moment captured back in 2013 of Vietnam War veteran Jake Thorn sitting in a Healing Field display of 2,013 flags in Aurora, Illinois. According to the Reuters photographer who took this picture, Thorn was telling two visitors about his time in the military. Visiting a Healing Field is just one of the ways communities across the country come together for Veterans Day to honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces.\nWhy is Veterans Day on November 11? It was on this day in 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, when World War I, the 'war to end all wars,' finally ended. Germany and the Allies signed a temporary ceasefire, or armistice. Thereafter this anniversary would be known as Armistice Day and became a federal holiday in 1938. Nine years after the end of World War II, in 1954, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day and expanded its scope to honor all military veterans. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first observance of Armistice Day on November 11, 1919.", + "date": "2019-11-11", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Baby hedgehog", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Sleep tight, little hedgehog", + "copyright": "© lorenzo104/Getty Images", + "description": "Though they may seem exotic to most people in the Americas, wild hedgehogs are quite common in much of the rest of the world. The tiny creatures are usually nocturnal and use their spiky exteriors to protect themselves. Each hedgehog has about 6,000 quills, but the quills aren't poisonous and don't easily detach, like those of the also-quilled (but completely unrelated) porcupine.\nAs cooler winter weather sets in across the Northern Hemisphere, many mammals like this hedgehog are preparing to hibernate. Most hedgehogs begin hibernating in October or early November, and they’ll remain in that state until springtime. During hibernation, an animal's heart rate and breathing slow, and its body temperature drops. Though bears may be better known as hibernating animals, it's more common for smaller creatures—like our hedgehog—to use this winter survival strategy.", + "date": "2019-11-12", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rodrigo Koxa riding the biggest wave ever surfed, on Nov 8, 2017, off the coast of Nazaré, Portugal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Big-wave hunters watch Nazaré", + "copyright": "© Pedro Cruz/AP Photo", + "description": "Today's image captures Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa in action, surfing a record 80-foot wave off the coast of Nazaré, Portugal. Nazaré began attracting surfers in the 1960s and has since become a major destination for men and women who want to surf some of the world's biggest waves. Nazaré's Praia do Norte (North Beach) is the site of the two latest records for largest wave ever surfed. The previous record was set by American Garrett McNamara on November 1, 2011, when he rode a 78-foot wave here. Then, on November 8, 2017, Koxa set a new record with this ride.\nSurfers' ability to catch these giant waves is a relatively new accomplishment that's made possible by using a watercraft, usually a Jet Ski, or a helicopter to tow a surfer into the wave. This time of year, with the return of the big-wave season, surfers from around the world are descending on this seaside town with their support teams. Together, they anxiously await the optimal conditions required to create these monster waves, hoping for an opportunity to test their skills and see their names added to the record book.", + "date": "2019-11-13", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The 'Crown of Light' installation is projected onto Durham Cathedral during the 2013 Lumiere Durham festival in England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The perfect canvas for an ancient text", + "copyright": "© Stuart Forster/Alamy", + "description": "Since 2009, the city of Durham has served as a grand stage for the biennial Lumiere Durham festival. During four days in November, works of 'son et lumière'—a French phrase that means 'sound and light'—provide spectators with new ways of viewing public spaces and buildings. Artists from around the world design large-scale light shows paired with narratives and sound effects. It's become the UK's largest light festival, and Lumiere Durham's 10th anniversary, which begins today, promises to attract more than 200,000 people to enjoy the illuminated artworks along cobbled streets.\nThis image from the 2013 festival shows 'Crown of Light,' a work that projects an ancient Christian manuscript called the Lindisfarne Gospels onto the exterior walls of Durham Cathedral. The original manuscript, considered one of the world's oldest and finest examples of medieval European book paintings, was brought to the Durham area in the 9th century by monks who had fled their monastery in Lindisfarne, off the coast of Northumberland, to avoid Viking raids. The Lindisfarne Gospels is considered an illuminated manuscript because the book is painted in gold and silver with miniature illustrations and ornate border art. But the term took on a new meaning at the 2013 festival, as the illuminated manuscript lit up the cathedral for thousands of spectators to see.", + "date": "2019-11-14", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Starlings at sunset in Blackpool, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Mesmerizing murmuration", + "copyright": "© Mediaworld Images/Alamy", + "description": "Around this time of year, as temperatures dip in the Northern Hemisphere, European or common starlings put on a dazzling show. Most of the time, these noisy birds are scorned for their bullying behavior at the bird feeder. But in autumn months, they gather to roost in huge flocks, as they’re doing here in Blackpool, England. At dusk, the starlings take flight en masse and flock together in a hypnotizing, swirling cloud of fluttering wings. These flocks are called mumurations. They're thought to help keep the birds warm while also acting as a defensive tactic to confuse predators like hawks and falcons. But maybe the raptors are rendered harmless simply because they’re awestruck by the starlings' synchronized spectacle.", + "date": "2019-11-15", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fog shrouds the Bavarian Alps in Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Mountain mists over Bavaria", + "copyright": "© Anton Petrus/Getty Images", + "description": "In modern German, the word for this month is 'November.' But an older German name was 'Nebel-mond,' which translates as 'fog month' in English—it's the time of the year when fog is most likely to roll in. In some parts of the world the topography and local climate make fog a regular feature of the weather, especially during certain times of the year. That’s called 'fog season.' San Francisco has a fog season. Tampa, Florida, does too. Is there a fog season where you live?", + "date": "2019-11-16", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, bridges over the Vltava River, Prague, Czech Republic", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Remembering the Velvet Revolution", + "copyright": "© Markus Lange/Offset", + "description": "Today we're visiting Prague for the 30th anniversary of the start of the Velvet Revolution in what was then Czechoslovakia. On November 17, 1989, during their annual International Students Day observance, 15,000 students in Prague began demonstrating against the Communist Party's authoritarian rule over the country. After the official end of the demonstration, the students continued marching to the center of the city. When they reached Národní Street, they were met by security forces who, after blocking all escape routes, began attacking. Afterwards, unfounded rumors of an injured or possibly dead student triggered strikes among students, actors, and others.\nWithin days, mass demonstrations were happening in Prague's Wenceslas Square and spreading to other cities. By November 27, the movement had grown so large that 75 percent of the population participated in a general strike across the country. Demonstrators and dissidents would successfully achieve the nonviolent end to communist rule over Czechoslovakia on December 10 and within months Soviet troops would leave the country.", + "date": "2019-11-17", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Manatees in the Ichetucknee River in Florida", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Swimming with the sea cows", + "copyright": "© Jennifer Adler/Alamy", + "description": "In observance of Manatee Awareness Month, we're swimming through a clear Florida river with these friendly 'sea cows.' Generally solitary animals, they are also known to be curious and will approach boats. That's why Florida enforces special speed zones for watercraft, particularly as the manatees are on the move to warmer areas to spend the winter. While manatees have no known natural predators, they remain a vulnerable species due to loss of habitat and collisions with boats.\nMost West Indian manatees off the coast of Florida live in shallow and marshy areas where they feed on sea grass, mangrove leaves, and algae. The ocean's largest herbivore, sea cows nosh on greenery for almost half the day. And what could be better than a nap after all that munching? Manatees will often sleep underwater for the other half of the day, coming to the surface for air for 20-minute intervals and grazing for food again in shallow waters. While they may not look it, manatees are actually pretty smart–they've been known to learn basic tasks, recognize people, and differentiate colors.", + "date": "2019-11-18", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fall colors in Zion National Park, Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Zion National Park Turns 100", + "copyright": "© pabradyphoto/Getty Images", + "description": "It's been exactly 100 years since President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation that established Zion National Park in southwestern Utah. Fewer than 2,000 people visited back in 1919 due to poor road conditions and lack of trails. These days, the park has the opposite problem—with more than 4 million people coming each year, crowds create long lines for shuttles and clog popular areas such as the Narrows. Part of Zion Canyon, the Narrows can be seen from a paved path. But many people like to experience it up close by hiking in the Virgin River, and it can get crowded at peak times since it's—as the name implies—narrow.\nIn recent years, Zion has even moved ahead of Yellowstone and Yosemite to become the fourth most-visited US national park (Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, and Rocky Mountain parks are the top three respectively). Also contributing to Zion's popularity is its proximity to other attractions. It's part of the Grand Circle, a region that includes parts of five states and is the most concentrated area of national parks and monuments in the country.", + "date": "2019-11-19", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gelada monkeys in Simien Mountains National Park, northern Ethiopia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Atop the 'roof' of Africa", + "copyright": "© Marco Gaiotti/plainpicture", + "description": "From their home in the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia, these rare gelada monkeys look like they're on top of the world. Simien Mountains National Park has some of the highest elevations in all of Africa, marked by deep valleys, jagged mountains, and sheer cliffs. This harsh climate nurtures rare and endangered species, including our homepage friends. The gelada monkey lives only here in the Ethiopian Highlands, where it survives on a diet of mostly various grasses. Nicknamed the 'bleeding-heart monkey,' it's recognizable by the bright red, hourglass-shaped patch on its chest. It has another claim to fame: This chatty species produces a diverse range of vocalizations so complex they're thought to be similar to those of humans. So, what do you think they're talking about?", + "date": "2019-11-20", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lantignié in the Beaujolais region of France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé!", + "copyright": "© Jon Arnold/Danita Delimont", + "description": "'Bring us some fresh wine! The freshest you've got—this year! No more of this old stuff.' Steve Martin was joking when his character in 'The Jerk' asked for fresh wine—or perhaps he was talking about Beaujolais nouveau. The red wine, produced in the Beaujolais region of France, is fermented for just a few weeks and requires no barrel aging before it's sold starting on the third Thursday of November. Beaujolais nouveau is a light-bodied red wine, with relatively high amounts of acidity. Located south of Burgundy, the Beaujolais region has a relatively warm climate, so Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and other famous French grapes don't grow well there. But the fruity Gamay grows vigorously in Beaujolais and is used to make Beaujolais nouveau.\nBeaujolais nouveau hit a peak of global popularity in the 1980s when it was heavily marketed. But as more producers tried to capitalize on it, a backlash occurred in the '90s and early 2000s. In 2001, more than a million cases of French wine—most of it Beaujolais nouveau—were destroyed or distilled into hard spirits due to overproduction, shoddy winemaking, and poor sales. (It couldn't have been stockpiled to be sold later—the wine doesn't age well due to lack of tannins and should usually be consumed within six months.) More recently, supply and demand have evened out and its release is celebrated with parties and festivals.", + "date": "2019-11-21", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, England, for its 150th anniversary", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The Cutty Sark turns 150", + "copyright": "© Grant Rooney Premium/Alamy", + "description": "We're featuring the Cutty Sark in today's image to mark the 150th anniversary of its launching on November 22, 1869. Built for speed, the Cutty Sark began its abbreviated career as a tea clipper racing across oceans 'at a clip' (hence the designation 'clipper ship') to deliver the season's first tea harvest from China to England. While at times considered one of the fastest ships in the world, the Cutty Sark’s practical use as a cargo ship was ending almost as soon as it was launched. That's because steamships using the much shorter route through the newly opened Suez Canal were able to deliver the highly anticipated tea harvest faster and more cheaply. In 1883, the Cutty Sark began hauling wool from Australia, but within 10 years steamships also disrupted this business.\nBy 1922, the Cutty Sark was the last clipper ship still in use when it was sold to Wilfred Dowman, who had it restored and turned into a cadet training ship. In 1954, it was docked at Greenwich, England, restored again, and opened to the public. The ship was closed again for the Cutty Sark Conservation Project in 2006 but was damaged by a fire the following year. Fortunately, the original masts and many planks were in storage at the time and the Cutty Sark was able to reopen, fully restored, in 2012, with most of the original features still intact. Today, visitors to the Royal Museums Greenwich can explore all facets of this one-time pinnacle of sailing technology, which is part of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.", + "date": "2019-11-22", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "For Fibonacci Day, an agave plant", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "1, 1, 2, 3: It's Fibonacci Day!", + "copyright": "© Moab Republic/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today's date, November 23, can be represented as 11/23, or 1, 1, 2, 3—the beginning of the Fibonacci sequence of numbers. Likewise, as the leaves on the Queen Victoria agave in today's image spiral out from the center, they also express the Fibonacci sequence. This unique sequence of numbers was introduced to Europe in 1202 by the Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa (posthumously named Fibonacci) in his revolutionary work, the 'Liber Abaci.' The book begins by describing the Hindu-Arabic numeral system or 'Modus Indorum’—0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9—and shows how its application could simplify trade and make calculations faster and easier (most of Europe at this time used Roman numerals).\nIn the third section of his book, Fibonacci goes on to describe various mathematical problems, including a thought experiment about increasing rabbit populations that results in the Fibonacci sequence. The sequence is determined by adding the previous two numbers together to establish the next number: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, etc. Since then, mathematicians, scientists, and artists have been studying and applying the Fibonacci sequence and the Fibonacci numbers that make it up. While Fibonacci gets the credit for describing the number sequence, he wasn't the first to discover it. Research published in 1985 posits that ancient Indian mathematicians had been aware of and wrote about the sequence more than a thousand years before Fibonacci's work.", + "date": "2019-11-23", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A bald cypress in the Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Autumn in the cypress swamp", + "copyright": "© Chris Moore/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Autumn still brings a splash of color to this hardwood forest of bald cypress in Louisiana. But make no mistake, a stroll through these wetlands is not a cozy New England leaf-peeping journey. The swamp forest floor is often covered by the waters of the Atchafalaya River delta as it drains into the Gulf of Mexico, so the autumn colors here are best viewed from the seat of a canoe or a pirogue, as the local Cajuns use. The water-resistant bald cypress trees thriving in the Atchafalaya Basin constitute the largest tract of contiguous cypress forest in the United States. The ecosystem here is so unlike any other in the US, the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area organization calls it 'America's foreign country.'", + "date": "2019-11-24", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Monarch butterflies wintering in Michoacán, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The migrating monarchs of Michoacán", + "copyright": "© Sylvain Cordier/Getty Images", + "description": "Probably the most recognizable of all the butterfly species, monarchs are helpful pollinators that can be found across the United States and Canada in the summer. But each fall, millions of these orange and black beauties embark upon one of the world's most amazing migrations. The insects make use of air currents to make the long journey south to the mountains of southwestern Mexico, a flight of up to 3,000 miles. Aside from being a staggeringly great distance for these delicate insects to fly, it's also a journey to a place that not one of them has ever been to before. And unlike the many bird species that undertake annual round-trip migrations, these butterflies will never return to the north. Why not? Because the distance and length of the total annual migration cycle is greater than the lifespan of individual monarchs.\nThe monarchs travel here to the mountains of Michoacán, Mexico, in search of a safe, warm place to spend the winter. They huddle together on trees known as sacred firs, which create an optimal microclimate that ensures the temperatures don’t go too high or low. The butterflies will stay here through the winter before starting the cycle all over again in March, when they begin to fly back north. After a relatively short distance, these monarchs will stop to mate and lay eggs on milkweed plants. The eggs will hatch after just a few days, eventually transforming into the next generation of adult butterflies to continue the trek back north. The annual cycle takes four or five generations of monarchs to complete, so the butterflies are following in the path most recently traveled by their great-grandparents (or so).\nHow do they know where to go if they've never been where they're going? Scientists aren't exactly sure, but they think monarchs use the sun as a compass and are compelled to migrate to follow the flowering path of their food source, milkweed.", + "date": "2019-11-25", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Highland cattle in Drenthe province in the Netherlands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Staring down winter", + "copyright": "© defotoberg/Shutterstock", + "description": "Feel a chill in the air? Not these two. The first frosty blasts of winter have little effect on Highland cattle thanks to their unusual coats. The long-haired outer layer is oily and slicks off rain and snow, keeping the fluffier undercoat dry and toasty against their skin. These two Highlanders are in a national park in Drenthe province of the Netherlands, but the breed developed by natural selection—only the fittest survived—in the wet and windy Scottish Highlands. The original Highland Cattle Herd Book, which recorded Highland cattle pedigrees, dates to 1885, making Highlanders the oldest registered cattle breed in the world.\nFarmers used to keep their Highland cattle in open-air stone shelters called folds, and that name stuck to these hairy bovines—a group of Highlanders is called a fold, not a herd. Today, you can find Highland folds all over the world, as far north as Alaska and Scandinavia, and down south to Australia. Queen Elizabeth is a fan. She's had a fold on her Balmoral estate since 1953.", + "date": "2019-11-26", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Have you turned off your electronic device?", + "copyright": "© Nearmap/Getty Images", + "description": "If you're already in the air looking down at this bird's-eye view of Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix (or some other airport), well then, congrats. You've made it through the terminal on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Wait a second, isn't the day before Thanksgiving the absolute busiest day to travel? Well, according to travel industry experts, traffic is actually heaviest on Fridays during the lazy, hazy days of summer. That's when crowds of people clog the highways and skyways to get out of their respective towns and go on vacation. You, on the other hand, can relax. Unless your plans are to host a table full of hungry guests on Thanksgiving. In which case, may we suggest yoga and meditation tonight? (And turn off this electronic device before the flight attendant comes by again.)", + "date": "2019-11-27", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eastern wild turkeys strutting in Wisconsin", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Wild turkeys in repose", + "copyright": "© Linda Freshwaters Arndt/Alamy", + "description": "The only difference between the wild turkeys in our photo today and the domestic turkeys many of us are preparing for the Thanksgiving meal is that domestic turkeys are raised on farms. Scientifically speaking, they’re the same species. The wild turkeys—like these two in Winter, Wisconsin—demonstrate how incredible these birds are in their natural environment. Adult turkeys have some 5,000 to 6,000 feathers, which work kind of like cat whiskers, helping the birds sense their environment. It’s the tom turkeys who have these large tail feather displays—they use them to attract hens. Wild turkeys don't fly far and don't migrate, but they are agile and can cover short distances quickly. They’re also highly adaptable to new environments, ranging throughout Mexico (where they originated) and the contiguous United States, and into several Canadian provinces as well.", + "date": "2019-11-28", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Maroon Bells, near Aspen, Colorado", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Opt outside today", + "copyright": "© Christopher E. Herbert/Getty Images", + "description": "Instead of rushing to the mall today for Black Friday deals, perhaps you could make it a Green Friday and find a treasure in a nearby park or wilderness like the Maroon Bells near Aspen, Colorado, pictured here. A few years ago, outdoor retailer REI made news by closing its doors on the biggest shopping day of the year and encouraging its employees and customers to 'Opt Outside' by spending time with their loved ones instead. While there is still no shortage of shopping options available to the intrepid Black Friday deal-hunter, a growing number of organizations have gotten behind this concept of Green Friday. And let's face it, after all that turkey and pie yesterday, you could probably use a nice walk. You can always shop online at work on Cyber Monday ;)", + "date": "2019-11-29", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Jemaa el-Fnaa Square in Marrakesh, Morocco", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A big place to shop small", + "copyright": "© Pavliha/Getty Images", + "description": "Small Business Saturday started in 2010 to get shoppers out of the big box stores the day after Black Friday to support local retailers instead. The US is home to more than 30 million small businesses (500 employees or fewer), representing 47 percent of private sector employees. Of course, the concept of patronizing local merchants is nothing new. Here in Marrakesh, Morocco, souks (markets) like this one in Jemaa el-Fnaa Square have long been a big part of daily life, as well as major tourist attractions. During the day, musicians, dancers, and even snake charmers entertain shoppers as they search for crafts, clothing, and other goods. At night, the focus shifts to dining, with dozens of stalls offering different specialties and takes on traditional Moroccan food.", + "date": "2019-11-30", + "path": "US/images/2019-11-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-11-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aurora australis over the Halley VI Research Station in Antarctica", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Southern lights for Antarctica Day", + "copyright": "© Stuart Holroyd/Alamy", + "description": "In honor of Antarctica Day, you're seeing the southern lights dazzle above Halley VI, the latest version of the six-decade-old Halley Research Station in the British Antarctic Territory. The modular building stands on hydraulic legs and is movable via retractable skis. The five previous facilities, Halley I–V, were each compromised by Antarctica's harsh climate and decommissioned. Since 2017, when scientists discovered dangerous cracks in the surrounding Brunt Ice Shelf, Halley has been unmanned during the dark Antarctic winter months—but the research team equipped it with an autonomous micro-turbine that keeps its atmospheric instruments ticking as the snowdrifts pile up.\nThe first Antarctica Day was December 1, 1959, when 12 nations peacefully agreed to dedicate Earth's southernmost continent to the pursuit of science by signing the Antarctic Treaty. That agreement, adopted by both the US and the USSR amid the accelerating Cold War, stands 60 years later as an important landmark in global relations and has expanded to include 54 countries.", + "date": "2019-12-01", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Exit Glacier at Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Wild and beautiful Alaska", + "copyright": "© Nathaniel Gonzales/Alamy", + "description": "In honor of Alaska National Parks Day, we're traveling to Kenai Fjords National Park—home of the awe-inspiring Exit Glacier, seen here. The park sits at the edge of the North Pacific Ocean where frequent winter storms dump the snow that feeds this land of ice. The Harding Icefield crowns the park with at least 38 flowing glaciers—one of which is Exit Glacier. Exit Glacier is known for being one of the most visited of Alaska's glaciers, likely because it’s accessible via the Seward Highway. In mid-November, the road to the glacier closes to cars due to heavy snowfall, so visitors can only get there using snow-friendly transportation like dogsled or cross-country skis.\nKenai Fjords is just one of Alaska's eight national parks, which together boast the nation’s largest glacial system, incredible wildlife viewing, and North America’s tallest peak, Denali. These parks exist in part because of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, which President Jimmy Carter signed into law on this day in 1980. It converted massive tracts of Alaskan wilderness into protected land, doubling the size of the entire national park system. For that, we are grateful. Alaska may be cold, but it sure is beautiful and worth protecting.", + "date": "2019-12-02", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Male Atlantic puffin gives his mate nesting material, Skomer Island, Wales", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It’s Giving Tuesday", + "copyright": "© Danny Green/Minden Pictures", + "description": "By giving his mate some prime nesting materials, we think this gentlemanly Atlantic puffin makes a fine mascot for Giving Tuesday, which is recognized today. The event was established in 2012 to encourage acts of generosity during the holidays, when consumerism seems to be the focus for so many. Giving Tuesday was started by a small nonprofit on the East Coast and with the help of social media campaigns, it's grown into a global movement, perhaps observed even here at the Skomer Island nature reserve in Wales. In 2018, Giving Tuesday participants in the US raised $400 million. Of course, you don't have to give money to participate. Organizers urge folks to volunteer or take a cue from our homepage puffins, and simply show kindness to one another. Now that's something we can all get behind (seabirds included).", + "date": "2019-12-03", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Two rhinos and an oxpecker bird in the Amakhala Game Reserve, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Protecting endangered giants", + "copyright": "© Robert Harding World Imagery/Offset", + "description": "In honor of Wildlife Conservation Day, we're looking at these two white rhinos strolling through the Amakhala Game Reserve in South Africa—with a friendly oxpecker bird on their tails. The large anklets they're wearing are used to track the endangered animals and protect them from poaching. Both white and black rhinos live in open savanna, but the adult rhinos' only real predators are humans who hunt them for the illegal trade of their horns. Although they are known for being large, tough animals, rhinos are easily poached during their daily visits to the watering hole. Southern white rhinos now thrive in protected sanctuaries like the Amakhala Game Reserve. But the northern white rhino subspecies is believed to be extinct in the wild with only a few captive individuals remaining. Black rhinos have doubled from their low point over the past two decades, but still number only a fraction of their population in the early 20th century.", + "date": "2019-12-04", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Christmas tree farm in Ontario, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A growing business", + "copyright": "© FatCamera/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Today we're showing off a serene scene at a Christmas tree farm outside Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. If you were to visit a farm like this today, however, it's unlikely you'd find much peace and quiet. Of the 25 million to 30 million natural Christmas trees sold each year in the US alone, 98 percent of them come from farms. 'Tis the season for tree chopping. Oregon, home to the popular noble and Douglas firs, produces the most Christmas trees of all US states, shipping much of the harvest to California. North Carolina, of Fraser fir fame, comes in at No. 2. Canada is the world's largest exporter of Christmas trees, spreading holiday cheer around the world.\nTonight, the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington, DC, will be held on the Ellipse, near the White House. President Trump will push a button to illuminate a towering evergreen, just as other presidents have done since the first ceremony in 1923.", + "date": "2019-12-05", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'America's Playground' by Derrick Adams in 2018 in Miami Beach, Florida", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'America's Playground' by Derrick Adams", + "copyright": "© Jeff Greenberg/Alamy", + "description": "In honor of Miami Art Week, which is underway right now in Miami, we're looking at a work called 'America's Playground' by New York-based artist Derrick Adams. The installation was featured during 2018's Art Week and was inspired by a 1969 photo Adams found in the Black Archives at the Historic Lyric Theater in Miami. The photo shows African American children at a playground beneath a freeway in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, a historically African American neighborhood which was nearly destroyed by highway construction in the 1960s. The construction displaced thousands of black residents from their homes, threatening the livelihood of the community. In the late 1960s, city officials and private donors pieced together funding to install a playground under the new overpass. The park was well used for a time, but due to lack of lighting and maintenance, it eventually fell into disuse.\nAdams' work brought the park back to life in a new way. The art installation features a life-size version of the photograph suspended in the middle of a working playground on Miami Beach. One side is black and white, the other is in color, showing the 'vibrancy and promise' Adams saw in the picture.\nContemporary works of art like this can be seen most everywhere you turn in Miami Beach right now, because this is the culmination of Miami Art Week. The annual event kicked into high gear yesterday with the opening of Art Basel Miami Beach, one of the largest art fairs in the US. There are more than 250 galleries participating in Art Basel, and even more fairs, exhibitions, and openings that make up Miami Art Week. The festivities run through the weekend.", + "date": "2019-12-06", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Flag above the USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Remembering the Arizona", + "copyright": "© PJF Military Collection/Alamy", + "description": "Looking up through the seven skylights of the USS Arizona Memorial, you'll see the Stars and Stripes wave solemnly against a bright Hawaiian sky. On today's infamous date, the flag flies at half-mast to honor the 2,403 people killed in Japan's December 7, 1941 surprise attack on Pearl Harbor that thrust the US into World War II. Of these, 1,177 service members perished in a direct hit that blew apart the munitions-laden Arizona. Over 900 of these casualties remain buried at sea within the ship's superstructure. They're joined by survivors who upon their later deaths chose to have their ashes interred alongside their fallen crewmates.\nThe flagpole extends from the battleship's original mainmast, a tradition that predates the memorial itself; naval officers first ran colors up a makeshift pole fastened to the wreck in 1950. The bridge-like permanent memorial, built in 1962, lies directly above the Arizona and is accessible only by boat. It features a roof that arcs downward and back upward along its length, which its architect Alfred Preis said symbolizes America's 'initial defeat and ultimate victory' in the war. Through the turquoise water, visitors can easily see the Arizona at its final resting place, a reminder of its nation's first sacrifices in history's most devastating conflict.", + "date": "2019-12-07", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A scooter adorned with multiple mirrors, lights, and air horns", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Mod gear", + "copyright": "© stocknshares/Getty Images", + "description": "This Lambretta scooter, decked out with extra mirrors, lights, and horns, is an iconic symbol of the mod subculture. Attendees at Purple Weekend, a mod-revival festival held every year in León, Spain, will see many Lambretta and Vespa scooters. The popular event held this weekend gathers fans of mod music, fashion, and culture. The mod movement began in England in the late 1950s, as modern jazz and rhythm & blues records imported from the US sparked the clean-cut, modernist fashion and lifestyle aesthetic that appealed to a new middle class of young people in postwar Britain. The fashion, scooters, and music choices caught on outside the UK during the 1960s and inspired future generations to embrace the style. Now, mod-revival festivals like Spain’s Purple Weekend happen in many countries around the world.\nWhy so many mirrors? Take our quiz to find out.", + "date": "2019-12-08", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Close-up of a microchip", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Let's crack the 'code'", + "copyright": "© Bobkov Evgeniy/Shutterstock", + "description": "If you've ever been the least bit curious about how computers work, this week is for you. December 9 marks the start of Computer Science Education Week, an annual program that uses the Hour of Code as one way to inspire K-12 students to take an interest in computer science and to level the playing field in an industry that can seem intimidating to some. The Hour of Code is exactly what it sounds like: Students and adults alike are invited to set aside 60 minutes to try out one of the many Hour of Code tutorials—offered in 45 languages—for a brief introduction to coding. Organizers believe every single student should have the opportunity to learn computer science, as it nurtures creativity and encourages problem solving. We concur. And we highly recommend the Minecraft tutorials as a starting place. Happy coding, friends!", + "date": "2019-12-09", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Golden Hall in Stockholm City Hall for today's Nobel Prize award ceremonies", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Congratulations, 2019 Nobel Prize laureates!", + "copyright": "© Mikhail Markovskiy/Shutterstock", + "description": "This opulent room is the Golden Hall, a banquet hall in Stockholm City Hall, which will be one of the venues for today's Nobel Prize award proceedings. The room, which is completely covered in mosaic tiles, includes representations of Swedish history and culture. Swedes refer to their capital as Mälardrottningen—the Queen of Lake Mälar—and our image depicts the queen with the city of Stockholm in her lap (the city lies between the lake and the Baltic Sea).\nTonight, on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death, most of this year's Nobel laureates, the king and queen of Sweden, and more than 1,000 guests will attend the award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall. There the king will present each winner with a gold medal, a unique handcrafted diploma, and a document confirming the monetary amount of their Nobel Prize (9 million Swedish krona or about $925,000 this year). Next, this same group will attend the Nobel banquet in Stockholm City Hall's Blue Hall, followed by dancing here in the Golden Hall. These events are the culmination of a more than 14-month process of nominations and selections by the Nobel Committee and other institutions. While five of the six Nobel Prizes are presented here in Stockholm, the Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, something that Alfred Nobel stipulated in his final will. This occurs in a separate ceremony, usually on the same day, in Oslo, Norway.", + "date": "2019-12-10", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tengboche Monastery in the Himalayan Mountains, Nepal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In the Himalayas for International Mountain Day", + "copyright": "© Kyle Hammons/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The steep, angular summit of Ama Dablam rises behind Tengboche Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist site resting at over 12,000 feet. Ama Dablam means 'mother's necklace': Its swooping shape is thought to evoke a mother cradling a child, and a dangling glacier on its southwest face is believed to resemble the religious pendants many Sherpa women wear. Situated in the nearby Khumbu Valley, Tengboche Monastery is a stop on the Sacred Sites Trail Project, a self-guided trek through holy places that dot Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park.\nWe're showing it to you today for International Mountain Day, recognized each December 11. Created by the United Nations in 2003, the observance recognizes the challenges faced and overcome by high-elevation populations. Among these mountain people are the Sherpas, who live here, high in the Himalayas, and haul scarce resources by backpack or yak over terrain where wheels are useless. Many Sherpas make dangerous livings as mountaineering guides. The 2019 theme for International Mountain Day, 'Mountains Matter for Youth,' recognizes the many young people who live in such mountain settlements. Mountain Day events worldwide will educate children and adults in ways to preserve precious mountain resources, not only for future generations but also the 1.1 billion people who call mountains home today.", + "date": "2019-12-11", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Icelandic sheep for the first night of the Yule Lads", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "On the lookout for Sheep-Cote Clod", + "copyright": "© John Porter LRPS/Alamy", + "description": "You're looking at one of the oldest breeds of sheep in the world. Icelandic sheep are descended from short-tailed sheep brought to the island from Norway in the 9th and 10th centuries with the first waves of settlers. These sheep, with their dual-layer woolly coats, thrive in this harsh environment, outnumbering people in Iceland by more than 2-to-1. But on December 12, Icelandic sheep, especially the ewes, will have to contend with something more fearsome than the wind chill factor. Sheep-Cote Clod, the first of the 13 Yule Lads, is due to visit. Who's that and what's he up to? Take our quiz to find out.", + "date": "2019-12-12", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bernina Express on the Landwasser Viaduct, Graubünden, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Taking the scenic route", + "copyright": "© Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images", + "description": "Often called the most beautiful train ride in Switzerland, if not the world, the Bernina Express offers spectacular views on its sightseeing routes that connect towns in southeastern Switzerland to Tirano, Italy. It's been in operation here since the late 1800s. The classic route takes about four hours and departs from Chur, Switzerland. Outfitted with panoramic windows, the train passes through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, some more than 100 years old, like the Landwasser Viaduct pictured on our homepage today. The cheerful red train winds its way up and over the Bernina Pass in the Alps, reaching an elevation of 7,392 feet. Pay special attention during the stretch from Thusis to Tirano—this portion of the route was designated a World Heritage site in 2008. Reservations recommended!", + "date": "2019-12-13", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Spruce grouse in a spruce tree in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The Christmas Bird Count begins", + "copyright": "© Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today marks the start of the annual Christmas Bird Count, a bird census sponsored by the National Audubon Society that also happens to be the longest-running citizen scientist survey in the world. Each year the count runs from December 14 to January 5, giving bird lovers across North America a chance to join in, get outside, and spot some birds. The findings recorded by participants are collected and used to gauge the health of various bird populations. This information is then used to focus conservation efforts on particular species and geographical areas.\nOne bird you might see if you participate in the northern part of the US or Canada is the spruce grouse. The bird can be hard to spot—it's known for sitting so still that you don't notice it until you're a few feet away and it takes flight to escape. The spruce grouse's skittish behavior has earned it the nickname 'fool's hen.'", + "date": "2019-12-14", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Beech forest covered with frost and snow, Ardennes, Belgium", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The Battle of the Bulge 75 years later", + "copyright": "© Philippe Moes/Alamy", + "description": "Seventy-five years ago this week, the Battle of the Bulge began in the forests of the Ardennes, Belgium. On the morning of Dec 16, 1944, the beleaguered German army threw its best remaining troops and armor against a lightly defended section of the Allied line. Bad weather neutralized Allied air superiority and over the first few days, the Nazi offensive produced a 'bulge' in the Allies' defensive line west into Belgium. Desperate to hold the line, US General Eisenhower sent the 101st Airborne to defend the strategically important crossroads in Bastogne. The town was surrounded for nearly 10 days by German forces, but the Airborne held out. In fact, a German demand for Allied surrender was rejected with a single word: 'NUTS' (a bit of 1940s American slang that needed to be explained to the Nazi officers). In the end, the German offensive was defeated, with US forces having borne the brunt of the fighting—Americans sustained their highest casualties of any single battle in World War II.\nThis weekend, the town of Bastogne has been celebrating NUTS Weekend, an annual tribute to the soldiers who defended the town in 1944. Festivities include a military parade, a walk around the perimeter, and even the 'Jet de Noix' (throwing of the nuts).", + "date": "2019-12-15", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Cape Town at dusk", + "copyright": "© 4FR/Getty Images", + "description": "It's a beautiful evening here in Cape Town, South Africa. From this vantage point we have a striking view of Table Mountain, with its 'tablecloth,' or cloud cover that typically shrouds the local landmark. Cape Town is a popular tourist destination noted for its beaches, natural beauty, architecture, and multicultural diversity—and in that diversity, it's a showcase for the South Africa that Archbishop Desmond Tutu calls the 'rainbow nation.'\nWe're here today in honor of the Day of Reconciliation, a public holiday observed annually on December 16 that's meant to celebrate unity. President Nelson Mandela and the government's Truth and Reconciliation Commission created the holiday in 1995 to heal wounds left by decades of apartheid, South Africa's system of institutionalized racial segregation and oppression. South Africans observe the day with parades and other festivities.", + "date": "2019-12-16", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "When in Rome...celebrate Saturnalia", + "copyright": "© Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images", + "description": "We're looking at the Temple of Saturn, one of the oldest structures of the Forum in Rome. It was here that ancient Romans began their celebrations of Saturnalia, which started on December 17. Both the temple and the festival are dedicated to the agricultural god Saturn, whose reign was associated with a golden age of prosperity and peace. Saturnalia festivities kicked off with a sacrifice at the temple, followed by a public banquet and a week of general merrymaking. Activities included gambling, eating, drinking, and playing music. Businesses and schools closed, and even slaves were free from work and allowed to participate in the festivities. Many Saturnalia customs evolved into Christmas traditions, such as gift giving, decorating homes with wreaths, and drinking spiced wine.", + "date": "2019-12-17", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Annual Schwäbisch Hall Weihnachtsmarkt in the market square, Baden-Württemberg, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It’s Weihnachtsmarkt time!", + "copyright": "© sack/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "The streets of this market square are all decked out in a tradition born nearly 700 years ago. Weihnachtsmarkte or Christkindlmarkte (Christmas markets, if you prefer less of a mouthful), take place around the world, but they originated in Germany as a celebratory way to observe Advent, the Christian season leading up to Christmas Eve. These markets are generally open-air affairs where everything is decorated, including the trees (called Tannenbaums in German if they're firs). People shop from local artisans who sell their handmade wares in small wooden chalets. Then it's off to eat traditional foods—roasted almonds, pastries, and biscuits—and sip on warm mulled wine.\nToday we're walking through Schwäbisch Hall, a German town that came into prominence during medieval times for its salt production, or 'white gold.' After holiday revelers tire of shopping and dancing in the streets, they can ease into one of the town's many healing spas to end the day.", + "date": "2019-12-18", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cabins in Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Winter at Valley Forge", + "copyright": "© Mark C. Morris/Shutterstock", + "description": "Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, is the site of the winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. On December 19, 1777, about 12,000 soldiers and 400 women and children started to build 1,500 log huts where they would live for the next six months. At the time, the British were occupying the patriot capital of Philadelphia, just a day's march away. Already two and a half years into the war, troops knew the harsh winter would stop the fighting, allowing them to organize and avoid mobilizing for several months. Life, however, was still challenging as they lacked funds for fresh food and clothing. There were no battles at Valley Forge, but nearly 2,000 people died from disease during the encampment.\nWashington's leadership was being questioned by some members of the Continental Congress after losing two key battles, and the encampment gave him a chance to regroup. Some have called Valley Forge the birthplace of the American Army, as concepts like basic training started there. In June, the army left Valley Forge, and while the war wasn't won until 1783, many consider the encampment to be a turning point on the way to victory.", + "date": "2019-12-19", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rainbow eucalyptus trees along the Hana Highway, Maui, Hawaii", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Tree of many colors", + "copyright": "© GlowingEarth/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Hold the tinsel—the rainbow eucalyptus tree doesn't need decorations to appear festive for the holidays. Its bark displays a palette of bright colors by design. As older layers of bark peel away in strips, new layers packed with green chlorophyll are revealed. These exposed areas eventually transition to hues of blue, purple, and orange as tannins accumulate. The continual peeling allows the tree to shed mosses, lichen, fungi, or parasites along with the bark, while also exposing the chlorophyll underneath, which boosts the tree's ability to photosynthesize. The bark isn't the only unusual thing about this species. While most people associate eucalyptus with koalas and Australia, the rainbow eucalyptus is native to the Philippines and Indonesia. It thrives in tropical climates like Hawaii, where our homepage trees were photographed.", + "date": "2019-12-20", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Seventeen-Arch Bridge over Kunming Lake, Beijing Summer Palace, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Seventeen arches at sunset", + "copyright": "© Jia Wang/Getty Images", + "description": "When it's winter solstice time in the Northern Hemisphere, the setting sun shines under the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace in Beijing, causing this romantic glow. In the 18th century, during the Qing dynasty of China, the Qianlong Emperor ordered the construction of this collection of gardens, lakes, and various structures, including temples and small palaces. These days, it's one of Beijing's premier attractions and sure to be crowded this time of year, with visitors headed to the bridge in time for sunset.", + "date": "2019-12-21", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Snowflake", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "You've never seen anything like this", + "copyright": "© TothGaborGyula/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "This macrophotograph of a snowflake shows the classic, six-sided structure that we've come to associate with the tiny winter marvels. Until the advent of macrophotography and microphotography in the late 1800s, it was impossible to study the structure of snowflakes—they melted too quickly to be accurately sketched under a microscope. Enter Wilson 'Snowflake' Bentley.\nA farmer and self-trained scientist from Jericho, Vermont, Bentley was the first person to successfully photograph an individual snowflake. Over his lifetime, he would produce over 5,000 different images, a feat that led him to be the first to observe that every snowflake is unique. He backed up his observation with some math and meteorology as well. He understood that snowflakes form as they fall through the sky, and their growth and appearance are shaped by hundreds of changing conditions, from altitude, temperature, humidity, and more. The combinations multiply exponentially until there are more design possibilities than molecules on Earth.", + "date": "2019-12-22", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gentoo penguins airing grievances in Antarctica", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A Festivus for the rest of us", + "copyright": "© Grafissimo/Getty Images", + "description": "We didn't have a Festivus pole handy, so we're bringing you near the South Pole, where two gentoo penguins seem to be sharing a loud 'Airing of Grievances.' December 23 marks Festivus, a tongue-in-cheek observance created by writer Daniel O'Keefe. At first an O'Keefe family inside joke, Festivus was rebranded as a rejection of Christmas-season commercialism and written into a 1997 episode of 'Seinfeld' by Daniel's son Dan. The show introduced such goofy new traditions as the 'Airing of Grievances,' 'Feats of Strength,' and identifying 'Festivus miracles.'\nDaniel O'Keefe originally intended Festivus to commemorate the first date he had with his wife Deborah. And in fact, a first date may be what we're seeing here—gentoo penguins mainly use their signature trumpeting call in mating rituals, not just to vent. Contrary to anti-commercial Festivus spirit, male gentoos frequently rain blows upon each other in scuffles over coveted pebbles, which they use as engagement gifts or to build nests.", + "date": "2019-12-23", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A herd of reindeer in Norway", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Dashing through the snow", + "copyright": "© Lena Granefelt/plainpicture", + "description": "While many associate reindeer with the wonder of the holidays, these animals are magical in their own way. Known in North America as caribou, reindeer are well adapted to live in cold, rugged Arctic regions, like northern Norway where this herd was photographed. They're built to withstand frigid temperatures with the help of thick, dense fur and noses that warm the air before they breathe it in.\nReindeer were introduced to Christmas lore in 1823 with the poem 'The Night Before Christmas.' Written by Clement Moore, the verses paint a picture of a Santa Claus and his sleigh, driven by eight flying reindeer. In 1939, Robert May added Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to the holiday tradition when his employer, Montgomery Ward, asked him to write a story that the department store could use as a promotion during the busy Christmas shopping season. The short story became popular among children and was later turned into an animated feature. Rudolph even got his own song and eventually became one of the most famous and beloved Christmas symbols. Even though science doesn't support the theory of flying reindeer, you might want to look twice tonight when gazing up at the starry sky—you never know what you might see.", + "date": "2019-12-24", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Christmas decorations in Warsaw, Poland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Merry and bright", + "copyright": "© David Milsen/Alamy", + "description": "Germans began decorating Christmas trees with candles as far back as the 1700s, but people wouldn't begin stringing trees with electric lights until the late 1800s. Thomas Edison created the first practical incandescent lights and used them to decorate his Menlo Park laboratory for Christmas in 1880. Then three years later, the vice president of Edison's company, Edward H. Johnson, had Christmas tree bulbs especially made, which he used to decorate the tree in his New York City home. Nevertheless, electric lights didn’t catch on as a holiday decoration among the general public until 1895, when President Grover Cleveland asked that the White House Christmas tree be illuminated by hundreds of multicolored electric bulbs.\nIf you're celebrating Christmas today, we wish you a merry one.", + "date": "2019-12-25", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Church of St. Thomas above the village of Praprotno, for Slovenia Independence and Unity Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Slovenia's Independence and Unity Day", + "copyright": "© Guy Edwardes/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today we're featuring an image of the Slovenian village of Praprotno and its Church of St. Thomas for the country's Independence and Unity Day. On December 26, 1990, the results of a Slovenian vote on the country's independence were announced. More than 95 percent of voters answered 'Yes' to the question: Should the Republic of Slovenia become an independent and sovereign state?\nSix months later, on June 25, 1991, Slovenia's Constitutional Charter passed, and Slovenians declared themselves citizens of an independent country. A few days after, a brief conflict between the Yugoslav People's Army and Slovenian Territorial Defense occurred, known as the Ten-Day War, but was brought to a swift end with the signing of the Brioni Agreement on July 7, 1991.", + "date": "2019-12-26", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Skating on a frozen canal near the windmills at Kinderdijk, Netherlands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'Winterpret' on ice", + "copyright": "© Lourens Smak/Alamy", + "description": "These skaters in the village of Kinderdijk are embracing 'winterpret,' a Dutch word that means 'winter joy' or 'winter fun.' Whenever temps drop low enough, many locals take to the ice and skate away on a complex network of canals. These waterways were built centuries ago—along with pumps, dikes, and the windmills pictured here—to protect the village of Kinderdijk by diverting water from the land. It's an important job, since Kinderdijk, like much of the Netherlands, lies below sea level and flooding is a major problem. Nowadays a modern water management system with multiple pumping stations does the work, and the windmills are left with a new job–to maintain an iconic Dutch scene. In 1997, the Kinderdijk windmills were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.", + "date": "2019-12-27", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Trumpeter swans at Kelly Warm Springs, near Kelly, Wyoming", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Did they forget to fly south?", + "copyright": "© DEEPOL by plainpicture", + "description": "Native to North America, trumpeter swans live near rivers, lakes, and coastal byways in northern and western US states in the lower 48, as well as in Canada and Alaska. Depending on where they live, these swans are either resident birds or medium-range migrators. What they all require, though, is year-round access to open water, since their diet consists almost entirely of aquatic plants. That may be why the swans in this image are drawn to the waters of Kelly Warm Springs in Wyoming, which won't freeze even as snow lines the banks.\nTrumpeters are the largest living species of waterfowl in North America. The biggest known cob—that's a male swan—weighed almost 40 pounds and had a wingspan of 10 feet. Although in the early 20th century they came perilously close to extinction, today there's an estimated 35,000 trumpeters. Even with the tremendous recovery, it remains illegal to hunt them. And yes, their calls do sound like trumpets, but Miles Davis they aren't. Click below to listen.", + "date": "2019-12-28", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "German ski jumper Markus Eisenbichler competing in the Four Hills Tournament, Innsbruck, Austria, on January 3, 2018", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Helloooooo, Innsbruck", + "copyright": "© Daniel Karmann/picture alliance via Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're featuring the Four Hills Tournament, a set of four ski jump events that starts today. This image shows a jumper in the 2017/2018 competition. The annual tourney, which wraps up in early January, starts in the German towns of Oberstdorf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and then moves to Austria, with events in Innsbruck, like the qualification run in today's image, and Bischofshofen.\nThe Innsbruck event is held at the Bergisel Ski Jump at the southern edge of the city, so spectators from the top of the hill see the buildings and streets as a backdrop while jumpers sail through the air. The first ski jump was built here in 1925, but the most recent one was designed by architect Zaha Hadid and completed in 2003. It has a tall, sinuous tower and a jump that launches competitors high enough for this breathtaking view of Innsbruck.", + "date": "2019-12-29", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Saguaro cacti in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, Arizona", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Sky island views", + "copyright": "© Jack Dykinga/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Though it's December, it isn't cold and snowy everywhere in North America. Here, near Tucson, Arizona, the Sonoran Desert stays warm year-round. In this photo, we're looking at a 'sky island'—an isolated, high-elevation woodland surrounded by radically different lowland environments. In this case, the desert land at the base of the mountain is peppered with saguaros—a stately cactus recognized for its long arms. The snow-capped Santa Catalina Mountains in the distance are part of the Madrean Sky Islands and are home to Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, which is the southernmost ski destination in the US. The ski area covers the slopes of Mount Lemmon, which reaches an elevation of about 9,100 feet at the summit and can receive around 180 inches of snow annually.", + "date": "2019-12-30", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fireworks for New Year's Eve in Backnang, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "3, 2, 1 … Happy New Year!", + "copyright": "© Lilly/Alamy", + "description": "Backnang, the city celebrating the new year in this photo, is in Germany's Baden region. Thanks to the Rhine River on the west, and the Black Forest to the east, the soil in Baden is ideal for vineyards. Among the varieties of wine produced here, Spätburgunder is popular, which you may know by its more common French name, Pinot noir. It seems likely that the people of Backnang would be celebrating with a glass of Pinot or something else this evening. However you choose to celebrate, here's wishing you a very happy and healthy new year!", + "date": "2019-12-31", + "path": "US/images/2019-12-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2019-12-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A mountain hare hunkers down in a snowstorm, the Cairngorms, Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Napping away New Year's Day", + "copyright": "© Lyle McCalmont/Getty Images", + "description": "This mountain hare is starting the year off right. It's used to cold weather and high altitudes—and, since it's nocturnal, it's perfectly comfortable sleeping through an afternoon snowstorm in northeast Scotland. On New Year's Day, humans in the US are more likely to be found in their natural habitat, the couch, dozing off or perhaps watching one of the college football bowl games on TV. Some more ambitious folks might be getting a jump on their New Year's resolutions and exercising. First Day Hikes are part of an initiative led by state parks, with hundreds of free guided hikes offered in all 50 states. That sounds great, but maybe a little later. Right now, we think the hare has the right idea.", + "date": "2020-01-01", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The whirlpool in Myllykoski scenic area, Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo, Finland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Winter in the Finnish wilds", + "copyright": "© Lassi Rautiainen/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Don't be fooled by this frozen scene's tranquility. Once the snow melts in northern Finland's Oulanka National Park, the river's gentle swirl will turn to deafening rapids, hosting rafters as well as waterfall-peeping tourists. But there's time to enjoy the winter calm, since the region's wintry cold regularly stretches into April or May.\nThe partly frozen whirlpool churns near Myllykoski, a defunct mill that's now a resting point along Finland's busiest nature trail, Karhunkierros. The 50-mile route begins more than 500 miles north of Helsinki, with midsummer hikers enjoying treks lit by the midnight sun. For determined skiers and snowshoers, portions of the trail remain open through the frigid winter. Not feeling quite that intrepid? Chill at home with today's ice-themed quiz.", + "date": "2020-01-02", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Field of Light at Sensorio,' by Bruce Munro, Paso Robles, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'Field of Light at Sensorio' by Bruce Munro", + "copyright": "© George Rose/Getty Images", + "description": "Artist Bruce Munro was camping at Uluru (aka Ayers Rock) in Australia in 1992 when he envisioned the art installation on today's homepage. Titled 'Field of Light,' it's currently on display at a venue called Sensorio in Paso Robles, California, the latest stop in a tour of sites around the world. At Sensorio, a new arts center that bills itself as representing 'the intersection of art, technology and nature,' visitors will find 58,800 solar-powered spheres, lit by optical fibers, that change color. When the sun sets, the fibers illuminate, creating a shimmering, interactive landscape in the meadow. The art installation changes a bit at each site, but Munro tells reporters, 'The one constant is that it does make people smile.'", + "date": "2020-01-03", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sperm whale mother and albino baby swimming off the coast of Portugal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating whales—and a whale of a tale", + "copyright": "© Flip Nicklin/Minden Pictures", + "description": "A mother sperm whale surfaces in the North Atlantic as her young albino calf swims beside her. It's an especially photogenic moment for these underwater powerhouses, which spend much of their time in the dim depths over 1,000 feet below the waves. You're meeting them to commemorate the day in 1841 when a young Herman Melville set out from New Bedford, Massachusetts, on a whaling voyage to the South Pacific that would help inspire his masterwork 'Moby-Dick.' Today at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Melville fans will begin a marathon public reading of the novel—an annual event that lasts a leviathan 25 hours.\nThough the calf may bear resemblance to Melville's fearsome white sperm whale Moby Dick, the whale family in the photo is nowhere near the Pacific, where most of the action of the novel takes place. These two are on the other side of the planet, in Portuguese waters. But we had no choice but to take you that far: little Moby Jr. is a rare sight since albinism only appears in about 1 in 10,000 mammal births, and the worldwide sperm whale population stands at only about 300,000.", + "date": "2020-01-04", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Burrowing parrots in Las Lajas, Argentina", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Digging the birds", + "copyright": "© Cagan Hakki Sekercioglu/Getty Images", + "description": "Burrowing parrots, sometimes called burrowing parakeets, are native to the arid Monte Desert of western Argentina. The birds use their beaks and talons to hollow out nesting spaces in soft limestone cliffs found in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The parrots sometimes end up captured and sold as pets for the wild bird trade. While that's not illegal—burrowing parrots aren't endangered—the capture and sale of these birds and others is part of the focus of National Bird Day in the United States, which is observed on January 5. National Bird Day was created to educate the public about the value of wild birds remaining wild. While keeping a parrot as a pet may seem like fun, the organizers of National Bird Day claim the parrot is going to be healthier and happier in its natural habitat.", + "date": "2020-01-05", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Trakai Island Castle Museum in Trakai, Lithuania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'Have fun storming the castle'", + "copyright": "© Andrius Aleksandravicius/Alamy", + "description": "Our headline quote comes from 'The Princess Bride' film, of course, but our homepage castle is found in Lithuania, the largest of the three Baltic states (the others are Latvia and Estonia). Construction on this fortress was begun in the 14th century by the Grand Duke of Lithuania and completed years later by his son. It served as a strategic and bustling center of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a European state that lasted until 1795. Like much architecture from so long ago, the castle was damaged and fell into disrepair, only to be reconstructed and reopened as a museum. These days it's known as one of the most charming medieval castles in Europe.", + "date": "2020-01-06", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Jupiter and its moons Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Jupiter and the Galilean moons", + "copyright": "© Branko Šimunek/Alamy", + "description": "On January 7, 1610, Galileo was the first person to train a telescope on Jupiter—and what he saw surprised him. Strung in a line beside the planet were three tiny stars, one to the left of the planet and two to the right. But when he observed the formation the next night, he saw that now all three were on the same side of Jupiter. Over the following week, he watched as the tiny stars (now joined by a fourth) changed their position relative to the planet while remaining beside it. By January 15, he had it figured out: he was observing four moons orbiting Jupiter.\nIt was a discovery that would have profound implications on our conception of the cosmos, providing crucial evidence that Earth was not the center of the universe around which everything rotated. Savvy as well as brilliant, Galileo named the four moons 'the Medicean Stars' after his patron, Cosimo II de' Medici. But over the years, as the influence of the Medici family waned and the influence of the genius from Pisa waxed, they became known as the Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. These four moons are pictured here revolving around Jupiter in a composite of images taken by the Galileo spacecraft.", + "date": "2020-01-07", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Take the stairs", + "copyright": "© Bogdan Dyiakonovych/Shutterstock", + "description": "If you want to celebrate Take the Stairs Day in style, look no further than China's Tianmen Mountain (literally Heaven's Door). About 5,000 feet above sea level, the hole in the mountain is the highest naturally formed arch in the world. Originally a cave, it became an arch in 263 CE when the back side of the mountain collapsed, creating the dramatic opening we see today. You'll have to climb 999 steps to make it to the top, but we promise the view is worth it.", + "date": "2020-01-08", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Muir Woods National Monument near San Francisco, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Into the woods", + "copyright": "© Mia2you/Shutterstock", + "description": "On this day in 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt declared 554 acres in Marin County, California, a national monument. William and Elizabeth Kent, who donated the land, insisted the monument be named after naturalist John Muir, the environmentalist known as the 'father of the national parks.' Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods is best known for its old-growth coastal redwood forests, which make up more than half its land. The redwoods in the monument are 600-800 years old, on average, with the oldest being at least 1,200. The tallest tree is about 258 feet, though redwoods grow as high as 379 feet farther north. Redwoods are an important part of the forest ecosystem. They absorb and 'strip' moisture from fog, which then drips into the ground, supporting the trees as well as other forest life.", + "date": "2020-01-09", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Flags outside the UN's Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "League of Nations, 100 years later", + "copyright": "© Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images", + "description": "For the anniversary of the League of Nations, we're in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Palace of Nations. The LN was founded on January 10, 1920, after World War I. It served as an international diplomatic organization until World War II, when it gradually lost support and was eventually replaced by the United Nations. The Palace, built to be the LN's headquarters, has served as UN headquarters in Geneva and hosts diplomats for thousands of meetings every year.\nAt the end of the Palace's rows of flags is 'Broken Chair,' a sculpture by Swiss artist Daniel Berset. With one leg broken off, the piece conveys opposition to land mines and cluster bombs, and was originally placed there in 1997 ahead of a vote on the Ottawa Treaty on land mines. It was later dedicated and given to Handicap International (now known as Humanity & Inclusion), which aims to help people with disabilities and vulnerable people in situations of poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster.", + "date": "2020-01-10", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rakan statues at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Who's wearing such cute hats?", + "copyright": "© Malcolm Fairman/Alamy", + "description": "The stone figures lining the steps in today's photo are among 500 rakan statues on the small island of Miyajima in Japan. The colorful knitted caps they're wearing are offerings from people visiting the island, a tradition followed in other areas of Japan as well. Some believe this gift-giving is based on a children's folk story of an elderly hatmaker who was unable to make it to market on a snowy day, so he placed his collection of hats on rakan statues to keep their bare heads dry. Later, the statues showed their appreciation by delivering gifts to the hatmaker and his wife so they could celebrate the new year properly. The statues in this photo were individually carved sometime between the 1780s to the 1820s, and no two are alike. They line the path at the base of Mount Misen that leads to the Daisho-in Temple, one of the many temples and shrines on the island.", + "date": "2020-01-11", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eibsee, a lake at the base of the Zugspitze, Bavaria, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The Zugspitze: Germany's highest point", + "copyright": "© Marc Hohenleitner/Huber/eStock Photo", + "description": "Welcome to the snowy Bavarian Alps, where the mountain called the Zugspitze (TSOOG-shpit-seh) casts a cold shadow over the Eibsee, a small and serene alpine lake. Situated on the border with Austria, the peak is Germany's highest point at almost 10,000 feet above sea level, towering over the lakeside village of Grainau.\nThe word 'zug' means 'train' in modern German. Though the peak's name is much older than the locomotive (and probably refers to 'zugbahnen,' deep tracks cut into the mountainside by avalanches), it's especially appropriate now: a steep cogwheel railway tunnels up from the nearby town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen to a plateau near the summit. Aerial trams also serve the mountaintop from both the German and Austrian sides, and the one from Grainau boasts the longest free span for a cable car in the world, at about 2 miles.", + "date": "2020-01-12", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Diablo State Park, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Welcome to California", + "copyright": "© Yuval Helfman/Getty Images", + "description": "These are the peaks of Mount Diablo, part of the Diablo Range in the eastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Sierras from here. In fact, this is one of the best viewsheds in the Bay Area, which is a feat, since the peaks are comparatively low for the region. While Mount Diablo may tempt you to take in the scenery or hike in the surrounding state park, the area offers compelling stories from American history as well.\nOn November 4, 1841, a group of about 70 people, led by 22-year-old John Bidwell, finally reached the West Coast after having set out from Missouri. This was the first time a wagon train used part of the newly established California Trail to emigrate to California. The trip was grueling, covering more than 2,000 miles. The wagons traveled at a pace of just 15 miles per day, pulled by oxen, horses, or mules. The journey required traversing part of the Oregon Trail and crossing such daunting obstacles as the desert areas around the Great Salt Lake and the steep slopes of the Sierra Nevadas. After five months, the wagon train arrived at the ranch of John Marsh near Mount Diablo. The successful journey helped pave the way for expansion to the American West and marked the route for future wagon trains during the California Gold Rush.", + "date": "2020-01-13", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Male muskoxen near Prudhoe Bay in Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Going head-to-head with winter", + "copyright": "© Oliver Smart/Alamy", + "description": "Muskoxen are built to chill. These animals can endure, even thrive, in some of the harshest conditions on Earth—the Arctic winter. Their long, wiry outer coat covers a soft and thick inner layer, called qiviut, that keeps them toasty even as temperatures plummet. When winter ends, the muskoxen shed this undercoat, which is collected and spun into yarn that's warmer than sheep's wool and softer than cashmere—pricier, too.\nMuskoxen, named for the strong odor the males emit during the rutting (mating) season, have roamed the tundra eating roots, mosses, and lichen for thousands of years. In the 1920s, they were hunted almost to extinction, and were totally wiped out in Alaska. But thanks to a reintroduction program, today there are roughly 5,000 muskoxen in Alaska, out of an estimated 125,000 animals worldwide.", + "date": "2020-01-14", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Boudhanath stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Harvest season begins", + "copyright": "© Maksim Semin/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we're in Kathmandu, Nepal, where the Boudhanath stupa stands out against the skyline. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the stupa is on the ancient trade route from Tibet—traders have rested and offered prayers here for centuries. Like all stupas, Boudhanath is a mound-like structure containing relics. It was first built sometime after the 600s, when Buddhism was first spreading through Tibet and Nepal. It's long been a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists, and is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha, one of the 29 named ancient Buddhas.\nToday, many locals in Kathmandu and across Nepal are celebrating Maghe Sankranti, the harvest festival that marks the beginning of the month of Magh and the start of warmer weather. It's similar to the winter solstice celebrated by other cultures. Typically, people observe the holiday at home with their families. But this holiday is also when many Hindus worship the sun god by taking ritual baths in nearby rivers and eating special festive foods like yams and sweet dough balls called 'laddus.'", + "date": "2020-01-15", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sunset in Val Gardena in the Dolomites of South Tyrol, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In the valley of the doll", + "copyright": "© Marco Capellari/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're featuring a picture-postcard view of Val Gardena, a valley nestled in the Dolomites in the South Tyrol region of Italy. This time of year, the remote area may be a bit busier than usual as skiers are drawn to its famous slopes. In summer, it's known for other outdoor activities, such as rock climbing and hiking. Since the 17th century, the villagers have been famed for their wood carving. Artisans create everything from simple, utilitarian items, like bowls, to finely detailed figurines. One of the woodcarvers' biggest hits? A wooden peg doll that was popular across Europe and the US during the 19th century.", + "date": "2020-01-16", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A Brandt's cormorant hunts for a meal in a school of Pacific chub mackerel beneath an oil rig off the coast of Los Angeles, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A seabird gets 'schooled'", + "copyright": "© Alex Mustard/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This deep-diving Brandt's cormorant appears to be on the hunt for a meal, and there's plenty of Pacific chub mackerel to choose from here off the coast of Los Angeles, California. While seabirds like the cormorant are a threat to these fish, the mackerel aren't exactly defenseless. Fish have many unique means of defense, such as traveling in dense schools like this one. It's a technique that not only allows for speedy travel (because it reduces friction on most of the fish in the school)—schooling also makes it more difficult for predators to pick out an individual victim. For these fish, there's safety in numbers. But when all else fails, they can take some advice from Dory in 'Finding Nemo'—'Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.'", + "date": "2020-01-17", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gypsum sand dunes, White Sands National Park, New Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Sands of time", + "copyright": "© Grant Kaye/Cavan Images", + "description": "At a quick glance, you might mistake these dunes for massive snowdrifts. Although they do make for great sledding, the tiny crystals that form the dunes at White Sands National Park are not snow or ice but gypsum, a soft mineral often used to make plaster and chalk. The dune field became a national monument on this day in 1933 with a proclamation by President Herbert Hoover, which set aside nearly 150,000 acres for preservation. Recently, on December 20, 2019, President Trump signed legislation making it the 62nd designated national park in the National Park System.\nThe pearly sands compose the largest gypsum dune field in the world but cover just a fraction of southern New Mexico's Tularosa Basin. About half of this vast desert valley is occupied by White Sands Missile Range. The active military installation—the US's largest by area—surrounds the national park and includes the Trinity nuclear test site, where the first atomic bomb was detonated in 1945. That event altered the course of humanity's future, but the White Sands region is also defined by echoes from our very distant past: recently, scientists have used radar technology to zero in on prehistoric human, mammoth, and giant sloth footprints buried long ago beneath the shifting sands.", + "date": "2020-01-18", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Backcountry adventurer Alex Peterson speed riding on the south side of Mount Hood, Oregon", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Ready. Set. Snow.", + "copyright": "© Richard Hallman/DEEPOL by plainpicture", + "description": "Far above the clouds, an adrenaline-seeking skier glides past the jagged Crater Rock on Oregon's Mount Hood. He's practicing a relatively young sport known as speed riding—similar to paragliding but with more emphasis on high velocity than altitude. Skiers with parachute-like 'wings' launch downslope at high speed, navigating runs partly on skis and partly in the air.\nAs Oregon's loftiest peak and with a year-round ski season, Mount Hood has long been a destination for pioneering winter sports enthusiasts, so a view of its snowy slopes seemed appropriate for World Snow Day. This annual celebration was initiated by the International Ski Federation in 2012 to promote sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and other frigidly fun athletics. Organizers also emphasize the health benefits and connection to nature that snow sports provide. With hundreds of wintry events slated worldwide, it's touted as 'the biggest day on snow all year.'", + "date": "2020-01-19", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The front line of demonstrators during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A march toward a dream", + "copyright": "© Steve Schapiro/Corbis via Getty Images", + "description": "For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we're going back to August 28, 1963, to the March on Washington. Among those in the front line of demonstrators are baseball great Jackie Robinson and bus-boycott activist Rosa Parks, both towering figures in the civil rights movement. Later this day, the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. would deliver his 'I Have a Dream' speech in front of a quarter-million protesters packed onto the National Mall. The speech is considered among the best in American history and a defining moment in the fight for civil rights. King was just 34 years old.\nAcross the country today, volunteers will spend their day giving back in honor of Dr. King. His birthday was made a federal holiday in 1983, and in 1994 Congress designated the event as a national day of service, inviting citizens to observe the holiday by improving their communities.", + "date": "2020-01-20", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eurasian red squirrel in the Cairngorms, Highlands of Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Observing a squirrelly day", + "copyright": "© Images from BarbAnna/Getty Images", + "description": "January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day. Really. It was established by Christy Hargrove, a wildlife rehabilitator from North Carolina, to draw attention to the importance of these remarkably widespread creatures. Native to five continents and currently living on six (there's no Antarctic squirrel), there are about 285 species of squirrels in the world, ranging from the tiny African pygmy squirrel to the Bhutan giant flying squirrel (when in Bhutan, be ready to duck).\nLike most squirrels, the Eurasian red squirrel pictured here eats primarily nuts and berries. It also has a habit of burying caches of food for later consumption—and even 'pretending' to bury food to mislead other animals that might be watching. But squirrel brain capacity being what it is, the squirrel inevitably forgets where some of the food has been buried. Out of that grows one of the humble squirrel's most important roles in the forest ecosystem: It's an inadvertent planter of new trees and bushes. Three cheers for the squirrel!", + "date": "2020-01-21", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Northern lights near Whitehorse in Yukon, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A 'horse' of many colors", + "copyright": "© Design Pics/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Whitehorse, Yukon's only city and the largest in northern Canada, will have just seven hours of daylight today, but nature has a way of compensating for this injustice. The area enjoys frequent and spectacular light shows, thanks to the aurora borealis. The mechanics of northern lights are still not fully understood, but scientists agree that solar winds—big pulses of energy from our sun—pass through the Earth's magnetic fields, especially at the polar regions, resulting in shimmering colors.\nIn addition to the lights, the nearby mountains help facilitate another unusual phenomenon: lenticular clouds. These lens-shaped clouds usually develop on the downwind side of a mountain range, and we think they add an otherworldly element to our image.", + "date": "2020-01-22", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Zebras and wildebeests in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Across the great plains of Africa", + "copyright": "© Raffi Maghdessian/Cavan Images", + "description": "This time of year, from late January to early March, babies arrive on the Serengeti. At the height of the wildebeest calving season, thousands of calves are born every day. Moments after birth, these youngsters can walk, and in just a few days, they'll be able to run fast enough to keep up with the herd. That's a good thing. Calving season isn't just a draw for safari tourists wanting a front row seat at the start of the circle of life, but also for predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas on the hunt for easy prey.\nAs spring edges closer to summer, the grasslands in the Serengeti National Park will begin to dry out. Following in the hoofprints of some 750,000 zebras, about 1.5 million wildebeests, young and old, will start their annual trek north in what's considered the largest land mammal migration on Earth. Safe travels!", + "date": "2020-01-23", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sunlit ridges against volcanic scree on Eyjafjallajökull, a volcano in Iceland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Sunlight sets Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull aglow", + "copyright": "© Erlend Haarberg/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This is the sun-soaked ice cap of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull. Remember the name? It's that unpronounceable volcano that made you miss your connecting flight back in 2010. That eruption and the vast ash cloud it belched over the North Atlantic was the biggest disruption to air traffic since World War II. And this relatively small but volatile island may yet waylay the world again: Eyjafjallajökull is a lightweight among the 32 active volcanic systems dotting the Land of Fire and Ice—its much larger neighbor Katla has been closely monitored since the 2010 incident.\nToday is the Friday of winter's 13th week according to the historical Icelandic calendar. It marks the first day of the old Icelandic month of Thorri and the beginning of Thorrablot, a quintessentially Icelandic celebration adapted from the country's pagan roots. Throughout the month, Icelanders will revel in traditional songs, poems, and oral history, while enjoying buffet-style platters of cleverly preserved foods from Iceland's hardscrabble past: rotten shark, boiled sheep's head, lamb's-blood pudding, and other dishes sure to raise non-Icelanders' eyebrows (and, perhaps, turn their stomachs).", + "date": "2020-01-24", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Chinese New Year celebration in Xi'an, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy New Year! (Again!)", + "copyright": "© Aleksandar Plavevski/Shutterstock", + "description": "For the first day of the Chinese New Year, we’re showing the southern fortification of the Xi'an City Wall as it was decorated and lit up for last year's lunar new year party. The south gate was rebuilt in 2014 and is often used to stage the fireworks show that rings in the Chinese New Year, which falls between late January and early February. Why a different new year celebration date? It comes down to the sun versus the moon: While the widely used Gregorian calendar is based on the Earth's rotation around the sun, the lunar calendar is marked by the phases of the moon. So, the Gregorian new year always falls on January 1, while the lunar new year date moves around from year to year. Either way, we're excited to have another excuse to throw a party.\nThe Chinese New Year also comes with a turn of the zodiac, which is divided into 12 parts, with each part represented by a different animal. Instead of all 12 animals appearing simultaneously, the zodiac system assigns a single animal and its attributes to represent each year, and 2020 is the Year of the Rat. There are 11 more animals to cycle through in the coming years, so if the rat year doesn't work out, perhaps the Year of the Ox will be more to your liking.", + "date": "2020-01-25", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Taj Mahal in Agra for India's Republic Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Republic Day in India", + "copyright": "© Michele Falzone/plainpicture", + "description": "For India's 70th Republic Day, we're featuring an uncommon view of the Taj Mahal in Agra. It's on this day that India celebrates its official beginning as an independent democratic republic after having endured nearly a century of British rule. Republic Day events include presentations of the Padma Awards (national service honors), a Republic Day parade in New Delhi, and other ceremonies.\nThe Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New7Wonders of the World, is considered one of the world's best examples of Mughal architecture. This type of architecture is known for its bulb domes, minarets, massive halls, and delicate ornamentation, all of which are easily recognizable elements of the Taj Mahal. The Taj, which was completed in 1653, has been undergoing a lengthy cleaning process, so visitors may see areas of the building covered in scaffolding as the work progresses.", + "date": "2020-01-26", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of New York City from the International Space Station", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Thomas Edison's bright idea", + "copyright": "© NASA Photo/Alamy", + "description": "On January 27, 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for an electric lamp using 'a carbon filament or strip coiled and connected to platina contact wires.' This wasn't exactly the first light bulb, but it was the first practical and inexpensive one, a key technological innovation that introduced a new era. To mark the day, we're looking at the bright lights of New York City and its surrounding area, as seen from the International Space Station.\nEdison moved to New York in 1869 and did much of his work in nearby West Orange, New Jersey. He started the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of New York to supply electricity (and help sell light bulbs). It would eventually merge with several gas companies to form Con Edison, which supplies power to New York City to this day.", + "date": "2020-01-27", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cape Disappointment Lighthouse in Ilwaco, Washington, for the formation of the modern US Coast Guard", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "US Coast Guard: Protecting us for 105 years", + "copyright": "© Tom Schwabel/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "In recognition of the modern US Coast Guard, formed on this day in 1915, we're featuring the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse, one of many lighthouses managed by the USCG. How did Cape Disappointment get its name? A British fur trader in 1788 mistook the mouth of the Columbia River for a bay and was disappointed because his ship couldn't pass due to the river's shallow bar. Many ships would eventually sink in these dangerous waters, but this lighthouse has warned off countless others since it was lit in 1856, making it the first lighthouse in the Pacific Northwest. Most of the lighthouses in the US have been built and maintained by the US Coast Guard and its predecessors.\nUnlike other branches of the US armed forces, the USCG acts as both a military force and a law enforcement agency. Its three main missions are maritime safety, maritime security, and maritime stewardship. These encompass a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities. Its search and rescue operations alone are vast in scope. In an average year, the USCG will respond to 19,790 search and rescue cases, saving 3,560 lives and more than $77 million in property.", + "date": "2020-01-28", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Semuc Champey, a nature park in Guatemala", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Staircase of turquoise pools", + "copyright": "© Joel Sharpe/Getty Images", + "description": "While it's snowy and cold in much of the Northern Hemisphere this time of year, December and January are popular months to visit Guatemala, where the skies are clear, but everything is still green and lush from autumn rains. Nestled in the Guatemalan jungle, Semuc Champey is a hotspot for adventurous tourists. Its name means 'where the river hides under the stones' in Q'eqchi', a Mayan language spoken by local communities.\nOur image showcases the 980-foot natural limestone bridge that crosses over the Cahabón River. Atop the bridge lies a series of stepped turquoise pools, while the main river flows beneath. The tranquil pools are a paradise of swimming holes for those intrepid enough to reach this remote locale. Truth be told, word has gotten out that central Guatemala is an up-and-coming tourist destination, with its stunning natural areas, Mayan ruins, and highland regions. Maybe it's time to plan a trip.", + "date": "2020-01-29", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of a car crossing over the frozen surface of Lake Baikal, Russia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The Pearl of Siberia", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset", + "description": "Russia's Lake Baikal is a record-holding wonder: It's the world's oldest (25 million years), deepest (over 5,000 feet in some parts), and largest freshwater lake (more than 20 percent of the Earth's fresh surface water by volume). Baikal lies in the deepest continental rift on Earth, and because the rift is geologically active, the tectonic plates continue to move farther apart.\nFair-weather tourists visit the 'Pearl of Siberia' in warmer months, but the brave and hardy show up in January when the lake surface freezes over. The ice makes an excellent playground for winter athletes competing in everything from skating marathons to the Baikal Ice Golf Tournament. And when the frozen expanse is at its thickest, an ice road opens between the mainland and Olkhon Island, pictured here, allowing people to drive across another superlative: turquoise ice so clear it's transparent to depths of 100 feet.", + "date": "2020-01-30", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A reddish egret hunts in Fort De Soto Park, Florida", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Dance of the egret", + "copyright": "© Brian Lasenby/Getty Images", + "description": "They say, 'Dance like nobody's watching,' but here in Florida, this reddish egret could very likely have an audience of birders. The species has a reputation for bold, energetic feeding behavior that can resemble a frenetic dance. As it stalks its prey in shallow water, the reddish egret is prone to prance, stagger, and leap, while strategically positioning its wings to block the glare of the sun and boldly stab at fish. It's one of many species that make Florida a year-round delight for birdwatchers.\nOur homepage egret was photographed at Fort De Soto Park, a gateway site for the Great Florida Birding Trail, a collection of more than 500 sites where bird habitat is protected. During wintertime, many migratory bird species fly south to Florida where they join year-round residents like the reddish egret, making winter an especially fruitful season for birders to travel the Great Florida Birding Trail.", + "date": "2020-01-31", + "path": "US/images/2020-01-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-01-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Mapping Courage: Honoring W.E.B. 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He used methodologies—including detailed data visualizations—that were decades ahead of his time, mapping out every household and documenting the challenges that residents encountered as they tried to achieve success and happiness in the decades after Reconstruction and the dawn of the Jim Crow era.\nIn 1899 the University of Pennsylvania Press published the results of Du Bois' study, 'The Philadelphia Negro,' now considered a classic in social science literature. Look closely at the mural and you'll see Du Bois again as a younger man standing among residents at the former home of Engine #11, Philadelphia's first African American firehouse. The mural is just one of dozens of public art projects that Philadelphia Mural Arts produces each year. The works engage local communities by beautifying neighborhoods while drawing on shared experiences and contributions. We think Du Bois would approve.", + "date": "2020-02-01", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Meerkat family huddling together", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hut, hut, hike!", + "copyright": "© stefbennett/Shutterstock", + "description": "Meerkats, also called suricates, are highly social animals that enjoy playing together and grooming each other. Members of the mongoose family, they live in mobs (yes, that's what a group of meerkats is called) of 20 to 50 individuals that work together and share underground burrows to stay cool in the African heat.\nThe meerkats in this photo probably aren't playing football, but it sure looks like it. Or maybe that's just what's on our minds on this particular Sunday. Super Bowl LIV takes place today at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. So follow the meerkats' lead and go play some touch football. Or just grab some snacks and find your spot on the couch. Either one's a perfectly good way to get ready for some football.", + "date": "2020-02-02", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moai statues at Ahu Tongariki in Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The 'moai' you know", + "copyright": "© blickwinkel/Alamy", + "description": "Roam around tiny, remote Easter Island and you'll find almost 900 of the stern stone faces called moai. They seem ancient as the pyramids, even a little alien, but they were actually sculpted between 500 and 800 years ago from compacted volcanic ash that's as terrestrial as it comes. You're seeing six of the 15 moai that stand on Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu (stone platform) on the island. These statues were toppled in the 18th or 19th century along with other moai island-wide for reasons not fully known to scholars, though earthquakes or possible tribal infighting are postulated. The statues were later buried by a tidal wave and lay in ruins until the 1990s, when they were excavated and placed back on the ahu.\nThough scholars still debate how and why the moai were constructed and moved into place, it's known that they represent the ancestors of the Rapa Nui, an isolated and hardy culture that still celebrates its uniqueness. Visit Easter Island during the first two weeks of February and you'll find yourself in the midst of Tapati Rapa Nui, a festival that revives islander ceremonies of song and dance, as well as sporting events like ocean canoeing, horse racing, and haka pei (high-speed sledding on banana tree trunks).", + "date": "2020-02-03", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sigiriya Rock, Central Province, Sri Lanka", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Rock of ages", + "copyright": "© Jeremy Woodhouse/Getty Images", + "description": "We're here at Sigiriya, or Lion Rock, in Sri Lanka, for the South Asian nation's Independence Day, celebrated annually on February 4. Sigiriya towers 600 feet off the ground, jutting dramatically out of the heart of this island country and serving as a formidable monument to the past. The king of Sri Lanka himself, King Kashyapa, who ruled from 473 to 495 CE, once made this the site of his new capital. He ordered that his palace be constructed atop the rock and about halfway up, he had a large gateway carved into the side of the outcropping in the shape of a lion (hence the name). His fortress was abandoned when he died, and the site later served as a monastery. These days it's a tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage site.", + "date": "2020-02-04", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bubbles in the ice of Abraham Lake in Alberta, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Frozen beauty", + "copyright": "© robertharding/Alamy", + "description": "Located on the North Saskatchewan River, Abraham Lake is an artificial lake and Alberta's largest reservoir. Even though it's man-made, it takes on the blue color of other glacial lakes in the Rocky Mountains. In winter, the lake draws nature photographers interested not just in the wildlife and spectacular landscape, but also the lake's odd appearance when it freezes over. Bacteria on the lake bottom feed on dead organic matter and release the methane bubbles you see here. When the surface water freezes, the bubbles get trapped, creating a photographer's dream. They may be beautiful, but these frozen bubbles can be dangerous because they're highly flammable. If you happen to be lighting a match nearby, you'll want to watch out or the released methane could explode. The bubbles aren't so friendly to the environment, either; methane in the atmosphere is a major part of global greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change.", + "date": "2020-02-05", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A snowdrop in bloom", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A hint of spring", + "copyright": "© Péter Hegedűs/Getty Images", + "description": "Native to Western Europe, and especially popular in Great Britain, snowdrops are the bulb you'll want to plant if the cold, drab landscape of winter gets you down. These small bulbs bloom very early—sometimes as soon as January—and are commonly associated with the promise of spring. But plant enough of them, or come across a naturally occurring patch, and it can look like a light dusting of winter snow has coated the ground. Need a little hope to get you through this last stretch of winter? Look no further than the lovely snowdrop.", + "date": "2020-02-06", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of the Old City in Quebec City, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Frozen fun in the Canadian cold", + "copyright": "© RENAULT Philippe/age fotostock", + "description": "Not far downriver from Montreal, where the banks of the St. Lawrence River widen as it approaches the Atlantic, lies Quebec's picturesque and often chilly capital. Quebec City, one of the continent's oldest European settlements, is often called the most European city outside Europe. It's the only North American city outside Mexico whose fortified walls still stand, and its winding streets showcase a French-tinged exemplar of old Romantic architecture (typified by the steep-roofed Château Frontenac in the photo's foreground).\nThe mid-sized metropolis has been central to French Canadian life for over 400 winters, and the annual Quebec Winter Carnival—which kicks off today—is one of the largest and oldest cold-weather celebrations on Earth. Thousands of Quebecers and visitors will spend the next 10 days ice skating, enjoying night parades, exploring the festival's ice palace, and dressing up for the Château's masquerade ball. A few will even perform winter feats like the ice canoe race, where boaters pilot specially equipped canoes across the freezing St. Lawrence, intermittently stepping out to carry their vessels over huge ice chunks.", + "date": "2020-02-07", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lantern Festival in Pingxi, Taiwan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Lanterns alight in Pingxi", + "copyright": "© Jung-Pang Wu/Getty Images", + "description": "Today's Lantern Festival marks the final day of Lunar (aka Chinese) New Year celebrations, which began back on January 25. The day of the festival is filled with dancing, firecrackers, children's games, and food. Nighttime brings a quieter, more thoughtful way to start the new year. After sundown, celebrants may gather at a designated area to light and release paper lanterns into the dark sky. Many think of the lantern as symbolic of the 'old you'—and by letting the old you go, the past is released and you can start the new year fresh. This multiple-exposure composite image shows the trail of 'sky lanterns' as they're ascending over Pingxi, a district in Taiwan.", + "date": "2020-02-08", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Hollywood Sign overlooking Los Angeles, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hollywood's big night", + "copyright": "© Sean Pavone/Shutterstock", + "description": "It's Oscars night in Tinseltown, and we're offering you a moment's escape from the paparazzi to gaze over the glittering megalopolis of Los Angeles—and to get an unfamiliar view of a familiar landmark. The Hollywood Sign originally read 'Hollywoodland' when it was erected in 1923 and festooned with light bulbs to advertise a real estate development. But within a few years, as the silent-film era gave way to 'talkies,' the sign evolved into a popular tourist attraction. Falling into disrepair in ensuing decades—at the peak of its decay, the sign was missing its third 'O' altogether—the original was demolished and a sturdier version built in 1978.\nThough it's inspired similar designs advertising locales from Ireland to Taiwan to the fictional Simpsons' hometown of Springfield, the now-permanent Hollywood Sign is cherished by residents as uniquely LA. Today, a dedicated nonprofit maintains and promotes the sign as both a source of Angeleno pride and an emblem of romanticized Hollywood.", + "date": "2020-02-09", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Superkilen, a park in Copenhagen, Denmark", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "This park is Superkilen", + "copyright": "© Oliver Förstner/Alamy", + "description": "The half-mile-long linear urban park called Superkilen was designed to inspire residents and visitors to congregate together in Nørrebro, one of Copenhagen's most culturally and ethnically diverse neighborhoods. What was once a public space battling gang activity, graffiti, and vandalism, is now an example of 'extreme public participation.' The people who live around Superkilen helped design it, adding cultural objects that represent their homelands—more than 60 countries.\nWe're looking down at the Black Market, the heart of the park, one of three distinct areas where residents gather. The star-shaped fountain center-left is from Morocco and to the right is a Japanese playground structure shaped like an octopus. It's a style of urban design called placemaking, using elements such as furniture, car-free pedestrian plazas, and illustrated asphalt art to support community interactions. For instance, the white lines you see are bicycle lanes encouraging residents to move about the neighborhood.", + "date": "2020-02-10", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dr. Sylvia Earle explores Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a scene from 'Mission Blue'", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating women in science", + "copyright": "© Bryce Groark/AP Photo/Netflix", + "description": "For the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we're visiting the Great Barrier Reef with oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle. This photo is from the 2014 documentary film 'Mission Blue,' which follows Earle, a legendary marine biologist, environmentalist, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. The film focuses on Earle's campaign to create a global network of protected marine sanctuaries. Sometimes called Her Deepness, Earle has made immense contributions to science over her career. From leading groundbreaking research in deep ocean science to becoming the first female chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Earle is recognized as one of the world's preeminent oceanographers.\nDr. Earle started Mission Blue to promote exploration and protection of the world's oceans. With women accounting for a disproportionately low percentage of the world's science researchers, we hope Earle can inspire girls and women alike to investigate, experiment, and leave their mark on the world of science.", + "date": "2020-02-11", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pinzon Island tortoise hatchling emerging from its egg at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Wake up, it's Darwin Day", + "copyright": "© Pete Oxford/Minden Pictures", + "description": "On Charles Darwin's birthday, we celebrate Darwin Day—and, of course, there's no better place to do that than the Galápagos Islands. Darwin is best known for his theory of evolution by natural selection, which he published in his 1859 book 'On the Origin of Species.' During his travels to the Galápagos Islands years earlier, Darwin observed creatures that were similar from island to island but had slightly different adaptations to better survive in their specific environments. This became a key component of his research. The islands are home to thousands of unique species, including this Pinzon Island tortoise, which we see hatching from an egg at the Charles Darwin Research Station.\nThese tortoises were once at the brink of extinction in the wild due to several factors, including centuries of capture by humans and predation by invasive rats. But thanks to conservation efforts at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos, they're beginning to successfully hatch in the wild for the first time in more than 150 years.", + "date": "2020-02-12", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Frozen amphitheater of columnar basalt walls flanking Abiqua Falls, Oregon", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Midwinter freeze", + "copyright": "© Joshua Meador/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Abiqua Falls in Oregon is a beautiful example of a basalt column amphitheater. Over 90 percent of all volcanic rock is basalt, but only a small fraction of it forms into the hexagonal columns that you see here. When molten lava hits the atmosphere, rapid cooling causes it to contract into these characteristic columns. It's just part of what makes Abiqua Falls so spectacular.\nThe waterfall is on the grounds of Mount Angel Abbey, a Benedictine monastery formed in 1882. The monastery now houses a seminary, library, retreat center, and very successful brewery. Monks and brewing have a long tradition together, with medieval monks being credited with developing the first true breweries as early as the 9th century. Lest you think the monks were just looking for a little buzz, remember that beer was such a common drink back then because water was often polluted or carried disease.", + "date": "2020-02-13", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A heart-shaped hole in the rock formation of Calanques de Piana in Corsica, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Two rocks and a heart spot", + "copyright": "© joningall/Getty Images", + "description": "If you really want to earn someone's affections, fly them to Corsica, rent a car, and take a drive on the only road that cuts through the red volcanic rocks of Calanques de Piana. Some call the naturally occurring rock formation in today's Valentine's Day photo 'the two lovers,' while others call it 'the heart of Corsica.' (Spot the heart?) Like most affairs of the heart, the path to this geological valentine is circuitous—it's a winding road, sometimes too narrow to share with oncoming vehicles (the occasional pullovers help). Our vantage point may be a good spot for you to pull over, especially if it's sunset, to see the rocks aglow as the sun creeps west toward the horizon.", + "date": "2020-02-14", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Humpback whale feeding on herring off the coast of Kvaløya, an island in Northern Norway", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Whales in winter", + "copyright": "© Espen Bergersen/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Wintertime brings large numbers of humpback whales to the icy waters off the Norwegian coast, where they feed on herring and krill—and delight whale watchers with powerful leaps, tail-slaps, and glimpses into their underwater world. Male humpbacks are famous for their haunting songs, which can last up to 20 minutes and be heard over great distances underwater. Scientists aren't sure why exactly the males sing these ballads, but some theorize it's related to courtship. That sounds romantic enough, but ladies take note—the humpback isn't one to settle down. It's a migratory animal that swims up to 16,000 miles a year, traveling from southern breeding grounds to Arctic waters like these.", + "date": "2020-02-15", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The 2019 Lemon Festival in Menton, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "When an ideal microclimate gives you lemons…", + "copyright": "© Mandoga Media/Alamy", + "description": "…put them on everything. That's the philosophy behind the two-week Lemon Festival that began yesterday and runs through March 3 in the coastal city of Menton, France, where this citrus-covered dragon looms large. This sliver of the French Riviera just down the road from Monaco almost never sees freezing temperatures, even in winter. That makes it ideal for growing lemons, oranges, and other citrus crops—and the harvests are plentiful, as proved by the Lemon Festival's many fruit-bedecked sculptures and parade floats.\nIf you're not among the lucky 10 million or so who'll visit the Riviera this year, don't be sour—you can check out the Lemon Festival any given February. The annual event is the second-largest in the region (after the city of Nice's colorful pre-Lenten Carnival, which also kicked off yesterday), so you lemon lovers can look forward to plenty of future chances at joining the fun. Until then, pucker up for today's lemon-themed quiz.", + "date": "2020-02-16", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Presidents Day", + "copyright": "© Tony Austin/Alamy", + "description": "It's hard to imagine a more appropriate place to celebrate Presidents Day than here, at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The monument features four of our most famous presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Four hundred workers using dynamite, hammers, and chisels crafted these 60-foot-high sculptures out of the granite mountainside in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Work on the monument began in 1927 and was completed in 1941.", + "date": "2020-02-17", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pluto's crescent imaged by NASA's New Horizons interplanetary space probe", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Too awesome to be a planet", + "copyright": "© NASA/JHUAPL/SWRI/Science Photo Library", + "description": "Pluto was first spotted on this day in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, a 23-year-old astronomer at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. Because it's so far away—about 40 times as far from the sun as Earth is—scientists knew relatively little about Pluto until the New Horizons spacecraft reached it in 2015. In a flyby study, the craft spent more than five months gathering detailed information about Pluto and its moons. What did they find out? There’s a heart-shaped glacier, blue skies, spinning moons, mountains as high as the Rockies, and it snows—but the snow is red.\nOnce thought to be one of nine full-fledged planets orbiting our sun, in 2006 Pluto was stripped of its planetary status and reclassified as merely a dwarf planet. (Sorry, Pluto.) Though it may no longer be considered a true planet, it's still the largest dwarf planet of our solar system and holds plenty of mysteries waiting to be discovered.", + "date": "2020-02-18", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wandering albatross pair, South Georgia Island", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Flocking together in the Antarctic", + "copyright": "© David Tipling Photo Library/Alamy", + "description": "These birds are a few days late for Valentine's Day, but they look like they're in the mood for love. Wandering albatrosses (also known as snowy albatrosses, white-winged albatrosses, or goonies) live mostly on the open ocean but come on land for mating season. A salt gland located above their nasal passages allows them to desalinate and survive drinking only salt water as they feed on small marine animals. They can float on the sea surface and glide for hours.\nThe birds are seen here on South Georgia, a remote island in the southern Atlantic Ocean. The British overseas territory has no permanent residents, but is visited by yachts and cruise ships, as tourists come to fish or observe the unique wildlife.", + "date": "2020-02-19", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rifugio Lagazuoi above the clouds with Monte Pelmo in the background, Dolomites, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Après-ski in the Dolomites", + "copyright": "© Nicolo Miana/eStock Photo", + "description": "Today's homepage image features Rifugio Lagazuoi, a ski lodge located at about 9,000 feet above sea level on Italy's Mount Lagazuoi. With an elevation higher than most ski lodges in this area of the Dolomites, it gives visitors opportunities for breathtaking views like this one. The ruggedly beautiful mountain landscapes, pristine natural environments, and distinctive geologic formations all contributed to the Dolomites being recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2009. While the area is accessible all year long, it's worth visiting during the ski season to check out the Great War Ski Tour, an open-air museum where you can see World War I trenches and tunnels created by Italian and Austro-Hungarian troops as they fought each other in this precipitous and stunning terrain.", + "date": "2020-02-20", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Giant puppets for Carnival in Olinda, Brazil", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Carnival comes to Olinda", + "copyright": "© Pulsar Imagens/Alamy", + "description": "It's the first official day of Carnival in Olinda and the streets in the historic part of town will be alive with revelers who come out to see dozens of giant puppets parade through the town. The larger-than-life 'bonecos de Olinda' kick off the festivities each year and have been part of the celebrations here for over a century. They can be up to 20 feet tall and weigh around 45 pounds each. But Carnival in Olinda is not only about these incredible puppets. Like other Carnival celebrations in Brazil, Olinda's features music, dancing, costumes, and fun.", + "date": "2020-02-21", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The interior of the Great Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's not always sunny in Abu Simbel…", + "copyright": "© Nick Brundle Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "…but when it is, it's pretty spectacular. This tiny lakeside settlement's Great Temple of Ramesses II was positioned on the orders of that powerful pharaoh so the inner sanctum (in this picture, that's the small room at the very back) is lit by the sun only twice a year. On February 22 and October 22 (thought to be Ramesses' coronation and birth dates, respectively), the first light of dawn illuminates the sanctuary and three statues within: one of Ramesses, one of the sun god Ra, and one of the chief god Amun. A fourth statue depicting the underworld figure Ptah is permanently shrouded in shadow.\nThe temple is one of a pair resting on the man-made Lake Nasser's shores, the other honoring the pharaoh's wife Nefertari. When the Nile was dammed to create the lake in the 1960s, the whole complex was painstakingly moved to higher ground. While it's unclear if the relocation slightly altered the original timing of the Great Temple's solar alignment, tourists still descend in droves on the site every six months to witness the luminous event.", + "date": "2020-02-22", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "People ice fishing on Gull Lake in Brainerd, Minnesota", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An icy extravaganza", + "copyright": "© Robert Benson/Cavan", + "description": "We’re just outside Brainerd, Minnesota, for the Ice Fishing Extravaganza on Gull Lake. Each year in late January, more than 10,000 people will come out to catch as many fish as they can—mostly walleye and northern pike, but all fish species are eligible. The contest is organized and run by volunteers exclusively, and 100 percent of the proceeds—around $150,000—goes to local charities.\nNative American tribes in the Upper Midwest practiced ice fishing to gather food for the long, harsh winters. Today, ice fishing is a popular winter recreational activity in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Some anglers even trick out modern-day ice shanties with big-screen TVs, underwater cameras, sonar fish-finders, and bathrooms with hot showers, making it easy to spend entire weekends out on the lake, warm and dry.", + "date": "2020-02-23", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pilgrims throwing wind horses into the air above Ganden Monastery for the New Year in Tibet, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Wind horses carry wishes for a new year", + "copyright": "© Ian Cumming/plainpicture", + "description": "For the first day of Losar, or the Tibetan New Year, we're paying a visit to these Buddhist pilgrims at the Ganden Monastery in Lhasa, Tibet. Losar is celebrated for 15 days, but most events occur in the first three days. They include wishing family members a prosperous year, praying at monasteries or temples, exchanging gifts, burning incense, chanting, wrestling, horse racing, and more. Celebrations for the new year end with Chotrul Duchen, or the Butter Lamp Festival. The pilgrims in today's image are releasing prayer flags called 'wind horses' or lungtas, a ritual they perform for Losar and during the rest of the year as well. Upon releasing the prayer flags, the pilgrims ask the mountain deity to 'increase their fortune like the galloping of a horse and expand their prosperity like the boiling over of milk.'", + "date": "2020-02-24", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Roots of Music Cultural Sculpture Garden in Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans, LA", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Jazzed for Mardi Gras", + "copyright": "© jejim120/Alamy", + "description": "To celebrate the Big Easy's enduring legacy of music, we're in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans for Fat Tuesday. As Carnival season culminates today with Mardi Gras celebrations throughout the city, this historically black neighborhood adjacent to the French Quarter will come alive with the music of jazz bands like the one depicted here. The sculptural profile of a traditional marching brass band marks one entrance to Louis Armstrong Park, a community space honoring New Orleans' musical roots with a 12-foot statue of its jazz legend namesake, as well as other art pieces depicting iconic NOLA musicians.\nThe park is just one of many tributes to the city's complicated past as a cradle for African American creativity, and if you're in town for Mardi Gras you owe yourself a visit. But figure out that itinerary fast, because Lent is coming—and that means six-odd weeks of fasting and austerity for the pious, although we're sure plenty of this fun-loving city's denizens intend to keep the good times rolling.", + "date": "2020-02-25", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Acadia National Park in Maine", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'The Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic'", + "copyright": "© emptyclouds/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to Acadia National Park on Maine's rocky, scenic coast. The 49,075-acre park covers about half of Mount Desert Island, smaller nearby islands, and a section on the mainland. The oldest national park east of the Mississippi River and the only one in Maine, Acadia packs a lot of geographical variety into its relatively small size. You'll find miles of craggy coastline like the shore in our homepage image, woodlands, wetlands, and mountains. The park's Cadillac Mountain is the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard and a great spot to take in the sunrise.", + "date": "2020-02-26", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A polar bear sow and her cubs in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Three cheers for polar bears!", + "copyright": "© Steven Kazlowski/Minden Pictures", + "description": "February 27 is International Polar Bear Day, an observance created to bring attention to the important role these alpha predators play in the Arctic ecosystem. Though polar bears aren't endangered—their current conservation status is 'vulnerable'—these magnificent beasts have become a sort of mascot for the race to slow the melting of Arctic sea ice. The Arctic ice is crucial to the bears' survival, as they hunt the ringed seals that bob up through holes in the ice. As Arctic ice decreases, the polar bears' hunting ground does too.", + "date": "2020-02-27", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Otter Creek in winter, Brandon, Vermont", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Looking down on the Otter", + "copyright": "© Caleb Kenna/Offset", + "description": "Otter Creek is the longest river entirely contained within the borders of Vermont and has been an important waterway since people settled in the area around 10,000 years ago. Originally an important trade route for the indigenous Abenaki, Algonquin, and Iroquois nations, it remained a vital part of the economy of the early European settlers and up through the 19th century. It winds through some of the Green Mountain State's most scenic towns, from Brandon to Middlebury to Vergennes, and empties into Lake Champlain. It is also the water source for more than one of Vermont's many microbreweries, including Otter Creek Brewery. With at least 60 breweries serving just over 600,000 people in the state, Vermonters lead the nation in beer brands per capita. Cheers!", + "date": "2020-02-28", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A Wallace's flying frog glides to the forest floor", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's leap day!", + "copyright": "© Stephen Dalton/Minden Pictures", + "description": "For leap day (the extra day added to February every four years), we're looking at a Wallace's flying frog. Also known as parachute frogs, these critters live in the tropical jungles of Malaysia and Borneo. They spend most of their time in trees, gliding down to the ground to mate and lay eggs. They 'fly' by leaping and using their webbed fingers and toes to glide as far as 50 feet.\nLeap years keep our calendar (the Gregorian calendar) aligned with the Earth's revolutions around the sun. The concept was first introduced by Julius Caesar. People often refer to a calendar year as a 'trip around the sun,' but that trip takes longer than the 365 days of a typical calendar year. It really takes 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 45 seconds. Adding an extra day every four years solves the problem—almost. To keep our calendar mostly synchronized with the astronomical year, some further adjustments need to take place. Years that are divisible by 100 are not leap years unless they're divisible by 400. Yeah, it's confusing, and we haven't even mentioned leap seconds, but that's a topic for another day.", + "date": "2020-02-29", + "path": "US/images/2020-02-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-02-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Women's suffragists who walked from New York City to Washington, DC, to join the National American Woman Suffrage Association parade on March 3, 1913", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Casting a vote for women's history", + "copyright": "© Everett Collection/age fotostock", + "description": "This historical photo commemorates a group of women who came to Washington, DC, to march alongside thousands in the Woman Suffrage Procession on March 3, 1913. Organizers scheduled the protest on the day before President Woodrow Wilson's inauguration to draw maximum publicity to their cause—voting rights for women. But it would be another eight years before American women would finally be guaranteed the vote. That came on August 18, 1920, with the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, after a century of protest and activism.\nMarch is Women's History Month in the US, the UK, and Australia. In the US, this year's theme celebrates the original suffragists who fought for and won voting rights for women. It also honors women today who fight to ensure access to voting as we approach the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.", + "date": "2020-03-01", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fairy chimneys and cave dwellings in Uçhisar, Cappadocia, Turkey", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "And to think that I saw it in Cappadocia", + "copyright": "© Ivan Kmit/Alamy", + "description": "The fantastical 'fairy chimneys' found in central Turkey's historical Cappadocia region were formed by a collision of the natural and the man-made—and they form a scene that seems straight out of a Dr. Seuss illustration. The landforms were created when volcanoes deposited mounds of soft, porous rock called tuff, which was later covered with hard basalt. In the 10th century (though possibly starting up to 5,000 years ago) humans excavated the tuff to create caves and catacombs that could fit thousands of dwellers. Through not only the astonishing ruins but the many 'cave hotels' hewn into rock in the city of Göreme, the memory of those ingenious city planners lives on.\nBut in fact, it's the memory of Dr. Seuss that brings us here today. On March 2, 1904, Seuss—real name Theodor Seuss Geisel—was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. The children's book creator—known for his quirky, bombastic poetry and fantastical pen-and-ink landscapes—passed away in 1991, but his birthday is still observed as a yearly celebration of literacy for kids and 'obsolete children' (as Seuss classified adults) everywhere.", + "date": "2020-03-02", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Spectral tarsiers in a ficus tree in Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "All eyes on sustainability", + "copyright": "© Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock", + "description": "We don't need an excuse to highlight and celebrate wildlife, but as it turns out, today is when the United Nations observes World Wildlife Day. This year's theme is 'Sustaining all life on Earth,' focusing on biodiversity. The UN and its partners are producing a series of programs and social media activities, including an event at UN Headquarters in New York, a film festival, and an international youth art competition.\nTangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve in Indonesia is a great symbol of biodiversity, protecting hundreds of species of plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Among the threatened mammals are these spectral tarsiers. The small nocturnal primates have eyes that are larger than their brains, giving them an alien-like appearance. They're not in imminent danger of going extinct but are classified as vulnerable, and their population has decreased due to human activity and habitat loss.", + "date": "2020-03-03", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Divers at El Pit cenote, located in Sistema Dos Ojos, Quintana Roo, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A different kind of dive", + "copyright": "© Christia Vizl/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Our homepage divers are descending the clear turquoise waters of a cenote on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. A cenote is a sinkhole that's created when limestone bedrock collapses and exposes the groundwater underneath, creating pools of fresh water that delight swimmers, and even cave divers like those on our homepage. They're diving in 'El Pit' cenote, part of a flooded cave system near Tulum. It's one of thousands of cenotes documented on the Yucatán, and a popular spot for divers who come to swim through the brilliant sunbeams.", + "date": "2020-03-04", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Saguaro cactus flowers, Coronado National Forest, Arizona", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The desert blooms", + "copyright": "© Jack Dykinga/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It's getting to be wildflower season in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. That means it won't be long before we see blooms from the big daddy of the cactus world—the saguaro. Our homepage pic shows just a glimpse of this amazing succulent. The saguaro is the largest of them all, with some of the oldest specimens reaching more than 50 feet tall. It can hold huge amounts of water—after plentiful rains when it's fully hydrated, a saguaro can weigh between 3,200 and 4,800 pounds. In the right conditions, it will live more than 100 years, growing arms as it ages, creating that classic cactus profile that's associated with the desert and Old West.\nAs for the saguaro's flowers, they're short-lived, typically blooming at dusk and remaining open till midmorning the next day. The flowers form only at the top of the plant and the tips of branches. The blooms are striking enough to be honored as Arizona's state flower. Later they'll produce a red, edible fruit that will ripen by July.", + "date": "2020-03-05", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Male mountain bluebird in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hello, harbinger of spring", + "copyright": "© Jason Savage/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Welcome back, little mountain bluebird. Although this bright fellow may be enduring the last of this year's snow in Yellowstone National Park, his presence means winter will soon be ending. The bluebird is a symbol of happiness and a welcome sign of spring in many cultures. Soon other migratory birds will arrive in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem—an 18-million-acre tract that includes Grand Teton National Park and surrounding national forests. It's the world's largest intact ecosystem in the northern temperate zone. What exactly does that mean? Since wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone 25 years ago, all the animal species that were first documented by European explorers can still be found here.", + "date": "2020-03-06", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bird's-eye view of Bronte Baths ocean pool outside Sydney, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Summer winds down in the Southern Hemisphere", + "copyright": "© Shay Cooper/Media Drum World/Cavan Images", + "description": "As we in the Northern Hemisphere prepare to greet spring, many in Australia are probably looking forward to the end of a punishing summer. Relatively temperate autumn weather must come as a relief to our friends Down Under. Some are likely greeting the change in seasons with a trip to the pool, like the swimmers in today's image of the Bronte Baths, an ocean pool located in a Sydney suburb. While seaside swimming pools aren't unique to Australia, this island country is known for its many oceanside pools, which provide sheltered spots for swimming in places where rocky shorelines and occasional shark attacks can make ocean swimming difficult or dangerous.", + "date": "2020-03-07", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Joan of Arc Monument at Riverside Park in Manhattan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Joan charges Riverside Park", + "copyright": "© Chase Guttman/Alamy", + "description": "Joan of Arc leads the charge through New York's Riverside Park for our celebration of International Women's Day. This year’s Women's Day observance is particularly meaningful in the United States because 2020 marks 100 years since American women won the right to vote nationwide. That victory was the result of a long, difficult struggle by suffragists—women who faced ridicule, slander, imprisonment, and outright brutality for their efforts to claim the right to vote. These women often drew inspiration from Joan of Arc, who became a feminist symbol of the female warrior for universal rights. In their marches and demonstrations in the early 1900s, suffragists often dressed as Joan and invoked her heroism in defiance of a male-dominated culture.\nArtist Anna Hyatt Huntington surely thought to harness some of this feminist righteousness in choosing Joan of Arc as the subject for this sculpture. Huntington herself was a trailblazing woman for her era—a successful female artist. In 1910, she first exhibited a version of her Joan of Arc statue at the Salon de Paris, a prestigious art exhibition dating from the 1600s. But she only earned honorable mention because the exhibition's judges didn't think a woman working alone could create a sculpture of that magnitude. Paris' loss is Manhattan's gain, as the city soon commissioned a new Saint Joan for display at Riverside Park. It's stories like this that we enjoy sharing on International Women's Day.", + "date": "2020-03-08", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grizzly bear cub relaxing, Cook Inlet, Chinitna Bay, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "This grizzly has Napping Day down", + "copyright": "© Erlend Krumsvik/Getty Images", + "description": "Like the napping grizzly cub in today's image, we're guessing you might feel tired after losing an hour of sleep to the start of daylight saving time. So, we're giving you a great reason to get your nap on—it's National Napping Day. This sleep-inducing day was created by Boston University professor William Anthony in 1999 and always occurs the Monday after 'springing forward.' The idea is that losing even just an hour of sleep renders most of us in need of some extra shut-eye. If that describes you, then maybe it's time to give napping a try.", + "date": "2020-03-09", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Brightly colored powder for sale during Holi", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A festival of colors", + "copyright": "© Max Bauerfeind/Shutterstock", + "description": "Hindus in India and around the globe are celebrating Holi today, a spring celebration also called the festival of love, or the festival of colors. Why colors? Because these colorful powders are flung in joyous revelry to welcome spring and celebrate the blossoming of love. It is a time to forget old grievances and hope for a bountiful spring harvest season.", + "date": "2020-03-10", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Polar bear cubs looking out of their den in Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Anybody out there?", + "copyright": "© Robert Harding/Alamy", + "description": "This is the time of year that polar bears emerge from their winter dens. In today's photo, these adorable cubs are peeking out for the first time in their young lives. Polar bears don't technically hibernate, but in fall, a pregnant female polar bear will dig a maternity den in the snow (although in some areas it'll be under the peat soil). While in her small den, the bear enters a dormant state, sleeping nearly all the time, until she gives birth, usually between November and February. Then in spring she'll dig herself out and emerge with her recently arrived cubs. Polar bear cubs stay with their mother for about two years as they learn to survive in the Arctic.\nThe cubs in this photo are in Wapusk National Park in Manitoba, Canada, which is known as the 'Polar Bear Capital of the World.' It's one of the best places to see polar bears in their natural environment—especially when they move there in the fall, waiting for Hudson Bay to freeze before heading out to hunt for seals.", + "date": "2020-03-11", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Florida", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Fiesta at Siesta", + "copyright": "© Julie Palermo/Getty Images", + "description": "Here we are in mid-March already, the time of year when college-age revelers invade the world's beaches, like this one on Florida's Siesta Key. Located in Sarasota County off the state's western shore, the island beach is a fixture on lists of America's top beaches, a standout even in a state where soft, welcoming sands compose over half the 1,200-mile coastline.\nUsing the onset of spring as an excuse to cut loose is nothing new, going back at least to the ancient Greeks and Romans. But spring break as we know it originated in the 1930s, when Fort Lauderdale began welcoming college swim teams for training. In March 1961, over 50,000 young people vacationed in the city. By the '70s, rising prices and increasing consternation of locals began driving the party from Fort Lauderdale to other Florida beaches, and eventually everywhere else. Tourist-vs.-townie tensions still rage in spring break hotspots, but the party rages on.", + "date": "2020-03-12", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blooming cherry trees in the Jerte Valley, province of Cáceres, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Jerte Valley in bloom", + "copyright": "© Westend61/Getty Images", + "description": "As winter turns to spring in the Jerte Valley, all eyes are on the cherry blossoms. This tiny region in the province of Cáceres, Spain, has the perfect microclimate for cherry trees, and there are more than 1.5 million of them here in 23 square miles. The cherry blossoms last just two weeks before the petals rain down, covering the entire valley. About 40 days later, the first cherries are ready to be picked. Locals make wine, beer, and various foods with them. Cherries are also used for spa and beauty treatments, since they have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, in addition to vitamins and ellagic acid.", + "date": "2020-03-13", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Circle Bridge in Copenhagen, Denmark", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A circular celebration", + "copyright": "© Lingxiao Xie/Getty Images", + "description": "It's Pi Day, the day we celebrate the mathematical constant π. This day was chosen because today's date, March 14, expressed numerically, matches the number's first digits, 3.14. Pi represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It can be used to compute the area and circumference of a circle, such as the circles that make up this bridge we're looking at here in Copenhagen. (Who said math wasn't useful in the real world?) Many people mark the day with activities based around mathematics—and most also serve pie. We can't think of a more delicious way to study geometry.", + "date": "2020-03-14", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pemaquid Point Light in Maine's Damariscotta region", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating 200 years of statehood", + "copyright": "© Tom Whitney/Adobe Stock", + "description": "We're wandering out onto the striated coastal rocks of Maine's Pemaquid Point at sunrise to mark 200 years since Maine joined the Union as the 23rd US state. With roughly 5,000 miles of jagged, rocky coastline, Maine is studded with dozens of lighthouses, and the light at Pemaquid Point is one of the most celebrated—and historic. First, that history: President John Quincy Adams commissioned the lighthouse in 1827, but it needed to be rebuilt in 1835 after the original began falling apart. (Note: Don't use salt water when mixing your mortar.) Maine residents chose the Pemaquid Point Light for display on their state's coin as part of the US 50 State Quarters Program.\nVisitors to the lighthouse are invited to climb the spiral staircase of the 38-foot tower. At the top, they can see the beacon's original Fresnel lens, which is still in use. Gazing out the window offers a superb vantage point of the ridged coastline below. The ancient metamorphic coastal rock is striped with lighter igneous rock, creating banded ledges and lots of scenic drama.", + "date": "2020-03-15", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Shakespeare's handwriting from the play 'Sir Thomas More,' British Library, London", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'I'll call for pen and ink…'", + "copyright": "© British Library/Alamy", + "description": "'…and write my mind.' It's Shakespeare Week in schools across the UK, so we're field-tripping to the British Library for a peek at the only surviving specimen of what's thought to be playwright William Shakespeare's handwriting (if you don't count legal documents). The scratchy cursive is inked within the script of Anthony Munday's 'Sir Thomas More,' a then-controversial play about a king-defying statesman. In 1603, the censorial Royal Office of the Revels brought in Shakespeare among a team of writers to retool the script. But if Shakespeare's task was to tone things down, he may have had other ideas: His three-page addition includes an impassioned speech by the title character to a mob that's rioting over immigration policy.\nSo, to recap: Shakespeare worked as a script doctor for picky producers and used his writing to chime in on hot-button politics. If that all sounds more 2020 than 1600, remember this: Shakespeare not only shaped literature as we now know it, he originated or popularized many household words of today (including the phrase 'household words,' per some sources). Whether modern times have you 'zany' with 'amazement' or so 'jaded' you're 'puking,' there's a decent chance you have the Bard to thank for your word choices.", + "date": "2020-03-16", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Knowth burial mound in the Boyne Valley, Ireland, for St Patrick's Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's a good day to be green", + "copyright": "© whatapicture/plainpicture", + "description": "For St. Patrick's Day, we're featuring an image of the Knowth passage grave, part of Brú na Bóinne, or the Boyne Valley tombs, about an hour's drive north of Dublin. In addition to Knowth, this UNESCO World Heritage site is home to the Newgrange and Dowth passage graves, henges, standing stones, and a significant portion of Western Europe's megalithic art. Knowth, the largest passage grave in the complex, is a 40-foot-high mound with a diameter of 220 feet; two east-west passages run under it that lead to separate burial chambers. The structures predate St. Patrick by nearly 4,000 years, and their original purpose is unclear—but on this day dedicated to celebrating all things Irish, they show off the engineering capabilities of the area's ancient population as well as the natural green beauty of the Irish countryside.", + "date": "2020-03-17", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "NASA astronaut works on the International Space Station during a spacewalk in 2006", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A stroll above the stratosphere", + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "If this photo from 200-plus miles above Earth dizzies you, imagine how it felt to be Alexei Leonov on March 18, 1965. The Soviet cosmonaut achieved the first-ever extravehicular activity (EVA—but you and I just call it a spacewalk). He spent about 12 minutes outside the orbiting Voskhod 2 capsule. It was the ultimate risk: No one knew just what could happen to a human body in the vacuum of space. Near heatstroke, drenched with sweat, and with his suit dangerously inflating, Leonov barely made it back inside the airlock.\nOf course, the art of EVA has been perfected since, and that vertigo-inducing panorama is now the view from the office for those aboard the International Space Station. The spacewalker you see here isn't Leonov but NASA's Robert Curbeam, busily replacing a faulty component. On this mission in 2006, Curbeam set a record with four EVAs in one spaceflight, spending over 24 hours outside the vehicle. Since the ISS's first spacewalk in 1998, over 227 EVAs have been performed by a large cast of astronauts—including a milestone excursion in 2019 that employed the first all-female crew.", + "date": "2020-03-18", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sunrise at Angkor Wat in Cambodia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Sunburst at Angkor", + "copyright": "© Sergio Diaz/Getty Images", + "description": "The spring equinox finds us at Angkor Wat, the most famous Buddhist temple in Angkor Archaeological Park. The park is essentially a 154-square-mile collection of historic temples and related holy sites just outside the city of Siem Reap, Cambodia. On the equinox, when the sun rises it aligns with the top of the main tower at Angkor Wat before climbing farther into the sky to usher in longer days and shorter nights. Of course, if this photo is any indication, every sunrise at Angkor Wat is spectacular.", + "date": "2020-03-19", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A heron perches on a piling at the Salton Sea in California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Heron lies the Salton Sea", + "copyright": "© Garret Suhrie/Cavan Images", + "description": "Migratory bird species are predictable frequent fliers, taking to the sky to travel along roughly the same route, at the same time, every year. Following sources of food and water along the way, the birds often fly great distances to reach breeding grounds or places to spend the winter. Today, we're looking at an important stopover for migratory birds—California's largest lake, the Salton Sea.\nThis shallow saline lake was formed when a dam broke in 1905, causing the Colorado River to flow into a 35-mile-long basin with extensive salt deposits. Now it attracts hundreds of species of birds in what is considered one of the most significant concentrations of bird life in the continental United States. Most of these birds are just passing through, migrating along the north-south route called the Pacific Flyway. They gather here, sometimes in the millions, to feed and regain strength before moving on. Some birds, like the heron pictured in today's photo, may stay here for the season, but most of those who visit in the spring will stay for just a few days before continuing their journey to a summer spot farther north.", + "date": "2020-03-20", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Portrait of poet Pablo Neruda projected on a building, Santiago, Chile", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's World Poetry Day", + "copyright": "© Mario Tellez/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images", + "description": "For World Poetry Day, we're seeing the stylized visage of poet Pablo Neruda projected on a building in his native Chile. World Poetry Day was established by UNESCO to acknowledge 'that individuals, everywhere in the world, share the same questions and feelings.' Neruda, a Nobel laureate generally held up by Chileans as their national poet, made his early mark with famously racy love poetry. But his palette of questions and feelings evolved, expanding into surrealism, epic history, and radical politics. His death in 1973 after a bout with cancer was mourned publicly by Chileans—in defiance of newly installed dictator Augusto Pinochet, whom many Chileans link to Neruda's untimely passing.\nUNESCO explains that World Poetry Day celebrates 'one of humanity's most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity.' So, if it's been a while since you've read a poem, dust off a volume of verse sitting on your shelf or search online for a favorite poet and rediscover the timeless magic of poetry.", + "date": "2020-03-21", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Women climbing a stepwell near Amber Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating World Water Day", + "copyright": "© Shanna Baker/Offset", + "description": "The stepwell that these women are climbing is an apt image to mark World Water Day. Stepwells originated in western India over a thousand years ago as way for locals in that arid climate to easily and reliably access fresh water—even during the driest months. The Panna Meena Ka Kund stepwell in Jaipur is a classic example of the beautiful, regular, geometric architecture used to produce these useful public works. Most stepwells also feature shaded side chambers where locals (primarily women) can gather to escape the heat of the day.\nIn this image, one can see obvious signs of previous high-water marks on the well's walls as seasonal fluctuations and the changing climate affect water levels throughout the region. The impact of climate change on fresh water accessibility is the theme that the United Nations has chosen for this year's World Water Day. The goal of today's observance is to focus attention and energy not just on those problems, but on potential solutions as well.", + "date": "2020-03-22", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lenticular clouds over Mount Rainier, Washington", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A peak in the clouds", + "copyright": "© Delrious/Shutterstock", + "description": "World Meteorological Day brings us to Washington's Mount Rainier, a huge stratovolcano with a habit of creating its own weather systems. Jutting out about 2 miles above the surrounding landscape, its high altitude interrupts the flow of air that comes in off the Pacific Ocean, creating dramatic weather such as the saucer-shaped clouds on our homepage. They're called lenticular clouds, and because of their distinctive appearance, they've been suggested as an explanation for some UFO sightings. Thanks to the science of meteorology, we know they're a normal weather phenomenon, commonly occurring on the downwind side of obstructions such as mountains, buildings, or other tall structures.\nVideo: https://peapix.com/videos/1097", + "date": "2020-03-23", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "European bee-eaters in the Extremadura region of Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Springtime in the Mediterranean", + "copyright": "© Martin Demmel/Offset", + "description": "European bee-eaters really do eat bees, and other insects as well. They catch bugs midair and if the bugs have poisonous stingers, they’ll carry them to a perch and pound them to rub out the venom, making them safe to eat. You can find these jewel-toned birds throughout Europe, especially in nature reserves and parks. These two are enjoying the abundant sunshine in the Extremadura region of Spain, one of the best areas for birdwatching on the continent.", + "date": "2020-03-24", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, England, for Tolkien Reading Day", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Tolkien Reading Day", + "copyright": "© Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images", + "description": "For Tolkien Reading Day, we're featuring Oxford University's Radcliffe Camera, the reading room for the Bodleian Library, which is home to the world's largest archive of J.R.R. Tolkien's original manuscripts and drawings. While Tolkien never worked in the Radcliffe Camera (Latin for 'room'), he both studied at Oxford (graduating in 1915 with first-class honors in English language) and taught here as a professor.\nDuring his years at Oxford, Tolkien wrote 'The Hobbit' and its sequel, 'The Lord of the Rings,' along with other books and research. In 2003, the Tolkien Society organized the first Tolkien Reading Day to celebrate and promote the works of Tolkien. They selected March 25 since it was the day that the Dark Lord Sauron was defeated and the Black Tower destroyed in 'The Lord of the Rings.'", + "date": "2020-03-25", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of the Big Sur coastline near Monterey, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Gray days ahead in Monterey", + "copyright": "© Blue Planet Archive/Alamy", + "description": "If you need another reason to visit Big Sur in California, we have a whale of a reason for you. In late winter and early spring, thousands of gray whales, many with calves in tow, swim by this part of the Pacific coast as they migrate from the warm waters of Baja California to their summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea. Come winter, they pass by again on the swim south. The entire round-trip route clocks in at about 12,000 miles, making gray whales among the longest migrators of the animal kingdom. Because they travel close to the coastline, it's also one of the few whale migrations you can see from shore.", + "date": "2020-03-26", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Azaleas in bloom at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, South Carolina", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Pretty in pink, and purple, and red…", + "copyright": "© Joanne Wells/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Azaleas are in peak bloom during March at the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens near Charleston, South Carolina. Each year a vibrant forest blooms with hundreds of native and hybrid varieties, including 15 azaleas once thought to be extinct.\nFounded in 1676 as a rice plantation, Magnolia introduced an extensive network of dams and dikes built along the Ashley River for irrigating fields for rice cultivation. These earthworks were created by African slaves from rice-growing regions of West Africa and their descendants. The plantation's historical use of slave labor is something that Magnolia's staff members today try to address through education programs.\nBotanical gardens were an early feature of the plantation; some sections of Magnolia's gardens date back 325 years. In the 1840s, the owner was the first in the US to try planting azaleas outdoors, bringing them south from Philadelphia greenhouses.", + "date": "2020-03-27", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Formentor Lighthouse at the tip of Cap de Formentor, Mallorca, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The meeting point of the winds", + "copyright": "© Lasse Eklöf/DEEPOL by plainpicture", + "description": "We're at the northernmost tip of Mallorca's rugged Cap de Formentor, a 7-mile-long slab of rock that's home to one of the most picturesque lighthouses on the Mediterranean Sea. Built atop this Spanish island in 1863 at 689 feet above sea level, the beacon still shines (by solar power now), protecting ships from the rocky coastline below. The wild and rugged Cap de Formentor is accessible by a twisty road that offers incomparable views along the way—including several beautiful beaches and, since 1929, the Hotel Formentor, a glamorous icon for Mediterranean jetsetters. During its heyday in the mid-20th century, the hotel was a destination for celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Today, the cape is less known for its star-studded past and more for protecting and conserving its natural and unspoiled beauty.", + "date": "2020-03-28", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A European crested tit weathers a storm in Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The borrowed days are here", + "copyright": "© Ben Hall/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This photo of a European crested tit weathering a late-winter storm in Scotland may sum up the way some of us living in the Northern Hemisphere feel about the month of March. While the calendar tells us spring has arrived, the weather often seems to disagree. It's the blustery, unpredictable elements of this time of year that inspired an old Western European folktale that the month of March 'borrowed' three days from April so that it could indulge in a few final winter-like days. These 'borrowed days' are the last three days of the month. Perhaps take comfort that it's only three days. In some parts of Ireland, March borrowed nine days. That's too many days.", + "date": "2020-03-29", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Galešnjak Island on the Adriatic coast of Croatia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Spread some love with Bing", + "copyright": "© biggunsband/Shutterstock", + "description": "We hope this aerial view of Galešnjak, or Love Island, serves as inspiration to spread some love today via our newest feature: Give Mode. When you switch to Give Mode on Bing, your Bing searches will earn Microsoft Rewards points that automatically benefit your nonprofit of choice. Pick from more than 1 million charities, including those responding to the new coronavirus in the US and abroad. Your cause will get real monetary donations, and Microsoft will match them through June. What’s not to love?\nAs for our homepage image, it comes from the coast of Croatia. Galešnjak is a small, uninhabited island that reveals itself as a heart-shaped paradise when viewed from above, earning it a romantic reputation and the nickname Love Island. We’ll take it as proof that sometimes all you need is a shift in perspective to find the bright side of things.", + "date": "2020-03-30", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "At the Kistefos Museum's sculpture park in Norway, the Twist bridges the Randselva River via a multipurpose walkway", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "What a twist", + "copyright": "© Laurian Ghinitoiu", + "description": "No, it's not a sci-fi movie set—but maybe it should be. The Twist seems like an intrusion from the future amidst the dense woods and preserved historical buildings of Jevnaker, Norway, home to the Kistefos Museum's sculpture park. The Twist is a bridge, but also an art gallery. Its unique construction features straight slats set at increasing angles as one moves toward the center—'like a stack of books,' as its architects at the Bjarke Ingels Group describe it—to create a 90-degree turn where a wall becomes the ceiling and vice versa.\nSituated about an hour's drive from Oslo around a defunct wood pulp mill on the Randselva River—which the Twist spans—Kistefos boasts a collection of works by Anish Kapoor, Claes Oldenburg, and other notable artists. The Twist, which opened in fall 2019, will be a space for rotating (pun intended) art exhibitions and even music performances.", + "date": "2020-03-31", + "path": "US/images/2020-03-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-03-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A nesting colony of king penguins in South Georgia, Antarctica", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Census Day—make it count", + "copyright": "© Ralph Lee Hopkins/National Geographic/Offset", + "description": "It's Census Day, and we're marking the once-in-a-decade head count with this populous pic of nesting king penguins in Antarctica. You're probably wondering: Shouldn't this crowd of penguins be social distancing right now? A smart observation, but the new coronavirus actually hasn't been observed in Antarctica at all (it's the only continent with no cases), nor have birds been shown to spread it. So, we're giving these avian gatherers a pass, but we encourage you to stay safe at home. With care and patience, we'll get back to enjoying each other's company just like these feathered friends.", + "date": "2020-04-01", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Looking inland from Ponce de León Inlet toward the lighthouse, Florida", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Pascua Florida Day", + "copyright": "© Jason Sponseller/Shutterstock", + "description": "We're at the Ponce de León Inlet Light in Central Florida for Pascua Florida Day, which marks the anniversary of the Spanish explorer's arrival here in 1513. Believing this stretch of coast to be an island, Ponce de León claimed the land for Spain and named it 'La Florida'—because of the verdant landscape and also because it was during the Easter season, which the Spaniards called 'Pascua Florida' (Festival of Flowers). According to legend, Ponce de León arrived here in search of the Fountain of Youth, a mythical water source said to restore the youth of those who drink from it or bathe in its waters. While that mission was unsuccessful, his name lives on in history–and on this lighthouse and the inlet where it shines.", + "date": "2020-04-02", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rainbow at Victoria Falls in Zambia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The rainbow connection", + "copyright": "© Dietmar Temps/Shutterstock", + "description": "April showers bring rainbows, and on April 3, the celebration of Find a Rainbow Day. The rainbow shown here is at Victoria Falls in southern Africa on the Zambezi River, at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Scottish explorer David Livingstone named the falls in honor of Britain's Queen Victoria, though it's also still called by its indigenous Lozi language name, Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means 'the smoke that thunders.' According to some historical records, local villagers described the falls to Livingstone as 'Seongo' or 'Chongwe,' which means 'The Place of the Rainbow,' since rainbows usually appear in the constant spray. Under a bright moon, the falls will produce a 'moonbow.'", + "date": "2020-04-03", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pronghorn buck", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In the path of the pronghorn", + "copyright": "© Donald M. Jones/Minden Pictures", + "description": "As the days lengthen and spring flowers bloom, herds of pronghorns in Wyoming migrate north from their winter grounds in the Upper Green River Basin to Grand Teton National Park. The journey, which biologists have dubbed the 'Path of the Pronghorn,' covers about 150 miles across government and private lands. Pronghorns have walked this route since prehistoric times, though today, fences, highways, and other unnatural barriers have made the journey more perilous. To mitigate these dangers, wildlife corridors are being constructed over highways and under bridges, offering safer passage for these quintessential symbols of the American West. Conservation efforts like these have helped to make the 'Path of the Pronghorn' one of the longest migration corridors remaining for large mammals in North America.", + "date": "2020-04-04", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Green tree frog and water lily, Lake Kissimmee, Florida", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The frog prince?", + "copyright": "© Joanne Williams/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Perched among the petals of a purple water lily, we think this petite tree frog makes a fine mascot for National Frog Month. The annual event celebrates frogs around the world, all 4,000+ species. Among the various kinds, the little green tree frog is commonly found in the backyards and water features of the southeastern United States. It was named the official state amphibian of both Louisiana and Georgia. Not bad for a little tree frog who likes flowers.", + "date": "2020-04-05", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cherry blossoms and Himeji Castle in Himeji, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Castle on a hill", + "copyright": "© Tororo/Getty Images", + "description": "In honor of Castle Day in Japan, we're featuring Himeji Castle—one of the most pristine examples of traditional Japanese castle architecture, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Castle Day is on April 6 (or 4/6) because the Japanese character for castle (城) is read as 'shiro,' and the Japanese pronunciation of 'four' is 'shi' and 'six' is 'ro.'\nThe origins of Himeji Castle date from 1333, when samurai warrior Akamatsu Norimura built a fortress on the top of this hill, called Himeyama. His son dismantled the fort and rebuilt it as Himeyama Castle in 1346. Two centuries later, that castle was significantly remodeled to become Himeji Castle. Over the years, the structure has undergone many remodels, and several buildings were added as the complex changed hands. The castle even survived WWII unscathed while surrounding areas were bombed mercilessly.", + "date": "2020-04-06", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The 2017 April full moon, or pink moon, rises over St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Once in a pink moon", + "copyright": "© Simon Maycock/Alamy Live News", + "description": "We're seeing a vivid 'pink moon' rise above St. Michael's Mount—a granite-encrusted isle connected to the rugged peninsula of Cornwall, England, by sandy flats and a man-made causeway that submerge at high tide. The same order of monks that established France's Mont-Saint-Michel built a church and priory here in the 12th century. In ensuing centuries of war, the insular monastic outpost was fortified into the imposing castle we see today. Privately purchased in 1659, the mount was opened to the public in 1954—and is still managed by members of the family that bought it over 350 years ago.\nThis photo may give the moon a somewhat salmon tint, but the term 'pink moon' doesn't arise from its coloration, nor from any place near the Cornish shores. The April full moon is called the pink moon because Native Americans associated it with the flowering of wild ground phlox, or moss pink, an early sign of spring in eastern North America. The pink moon for 2020 will crest tonight around 10:35 PM EDT, and for extra effect, it's also a supermoon—that means the moon will be full at the same time that it's passing closest to Earth, making it appear larger.", + "date": "2020-04-07", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Santorini, Greece", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Santorini through the clouds", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset", + "description": "With its romantic sunsets, dazzling ocean views, and whitewashed buildings clinging to rocky clifftops, the Greek island of Santorini (aka Thera or Thira) is the very picture of an idyll in the Aegean. But this tranquil scene belies the island's explosive geologic history, for this is the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. The Minoan eruption, about 3,600 years ago, caused the center of the Thera volcano to collapse into the ocean, leaving Santorini a jagged, crescent-shaped moon atop the sea.\nThe impact of the eruption was more than just geologic—when the volcano blew its top, Santorini was home to a thriving outpost of the Minoan civilization. A farming and fishing community had been established at Akrotiri on the island around 7,000 years ago, and by the time of the eruption had developed into a prosperous city built largely on trade with other cultures of the Aegean. Akrotiri had paved streets, delicate pottery, a drainage system, and multistory buildings decorated in elaborate frescoes. Akrotiri's fortunes ended abruptly, however, with the Minoan eruption, which completely buried the city in pumice and ash. Extensive archaeological excavations began in 1967, revealing artifacts that were remarkably well preserved by the volcanic material; particularly notable were the elegant, colorful frescoes. It seems Santorini has always been a site for the beautiful things in life.", + "date": "2020-04-08", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A pod of narwhals near Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hooray, hooray, it's Unicorn Day!", + "copyright": "© Eric Baccega/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today is Unicorn Day—or what celebrants call 'the sparkliest holiday of the year.' To honor the mythical horned beast, we bring you the next best thing: a pod of narwhals brandishing their tusks in the Arctic Ocean. Narwhals develop only two teeth, but—in males especially—the left canine can grow into a 9-foot-long spiraled tusk. The tusk juts right through the narwhal's upper lip, lending the whale the nickname 'unicorn of the sea.'\nFor centuries, dating back to medieval times, narwhal tusks were sold to gullible buyers as rare unicorn horns with magical powers. These 'unicorn horns' were so prized for their medicinal and healing properties that in the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth I of England paid 10,000 pounds for one (equal to the cost of building a castle back in the day). By the late 17th century, scientific facts started replacing superstitious beliefs and the unicorn horn market went out of favor.\nToday narwhals continue to inhabit deep waters of the Arctic and North Atlantic Oceans, surfacing in the cracks between dense pack ice. Although their conservation status is listed as 'least concern,' their long-term challenges are associated with the loss of sea ice and environmental impacts from oil and gas development.", + "date": "2020-04-09", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kermode bear cub siblings huddling in Canada's Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Brotherly cubs", + "copyright": "© Ian McAllister/Offset", + "description": "They're adorable to be sure, but we're betting these two Kermode bear siblings are a handful (hang in there, mama bear!). We're featuring them in honor of Siblings Day, an annual celebration of the bond between children who share one or more parent in common. Kermode bears are a subspecies of the American black bear, although they're obviously not always black. They have a recessive gene that sometimes results in fur that's cream- or white-colored. While most Kermode bears are black, scientists estimate that between 10% and 20% of the population have ivory coats. Known as 'spirit bears,' they are special to the indigenous peoples of the British Columbia coastal regions where they live.", + "date": "2020-04-10", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Forward engine room of the USS Drum, a Gato-class submarine at Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, Alabama", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Think deep thoughts", + "copyright": "© Warren Weinstein/Getty Images", + "description": "Some of you Navy vets—and fans of '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,' 'The Hunt for Red October,' or 'Das Boot'—might get a familiar wave of claustrophobia from today's picture. For National Submarine Day, we're in the forward engine room of the USS Drum, a historic US Navy submarine displayed at Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama. The Drum was the first deployed of the Gato-class subs—the line of boats that, with variations, made up most of the US submarine force during World War II. Decommissioned shortly after the war, the submarine is now in dry dock and open for public tours.\nSubmersibles and the US military have a long past together: American revolutionaries deployed the Turtle, an experimental combat sub, in 1776, and the USS Alligator was launched in 1862 as the Navy's first official underwater vessel. But it was on April 11, 1900, that the Navy acquired its first modern submarine, the USS Holland—ushering in the submarine fleet that today consists of more than 60 nuclear-powered boats.", + "date": "2020-04-11", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "European rabbit kit greeting its parent, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Who created the Easter Bunny?", + "copyright": "© Remy Courseaux/Minden Pictures", + "description": "German Lutherans in the 16th century first came up with the idea of the 'Easter hare,' which eventually formed the basis for the modern-day Easter Bunny. The German version of the bunny judges whether children have been good or bad during the Eastertide season—well-behaved kids get a treat. But rabbits and hares have long been associated with springtime, rebirth, and fertility, so perhaps it was inevitable that the fuzzy bunny would make the leap from gentle backyard visitor to keeper of spring's 'naughty or nice' list.", + "date": "2020-04-12", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Floating temples of Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat Phrachomklao Rachanusorn in Lampang province, Thailand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Floating temples in the Land of Smiles", + "copyright": "© pa_YON/Getty Images", + "description": "Greetings from northern Thailand, near the city of Lampang, where the mountain peaks have been majestically transformed with the addition of these golden and white 'floating' stupas and pagodas. Their construction was a monumental effort, with materials hauled up in pieces by around 50 workers under the direction of a Lampang monk over the course of two years. The resulting temple complex of Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat Phrachomklao Rachanusorn is off the beaten path and requires a half-mile stair climb in what can be punishing heat.", + "date": "2020-04-13", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pantropical spotted dolphins off the coast of Ixtapa, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A day for the dolphins", + "copyright": "© Christian Vizl/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "We're celebrating World Dolphin Day with a small pod of pantropical spotted dolphins. Award-winning photographer Christian Vizl captured this serene scene off the coast of Ixtapa, Mexico, where these cetaceans can be, er, spotted in abundance. As their name would suggest, pantropical spotted dolphins live in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. They're the second-most common dolphin after the bottlenose and grow between 6 and 7 feet long. That may seem big if you were swimming next to one, but it's really pretty small compared with the big kahuna of the dolphin family—the orca. Orca bulls can be up to 32 feet long and tip the scales at 11 tons. Let's all take a moment today to spread the love of dolphins big and small and recognize their importance to our ecosystem. To see more of Vizl's stunning nature photography, select the link below.", + "date": "2020-04-14", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Artist Laura Buckley with her mixed-media sculpture 'Fata Morgana,' Saatchi Gallery, London", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Art and soul", + "copyright": "© Stephen Chung/Alamy", + "description": "Art can seem like a portal to another dimension, as Irish-born artist Laura Buckley shows us in today's mind-bending image. She posed here (and there, and there, and there…) with her mixed-media sculpture 'Fata Morgana' at London's Saatchi Gallery last year. The work is outwardly unassuming, made from a hexagonal wood-frame tube lined on the inside with reflective acrylic and capped on one end with a projection screen. When a viewer enters the installation, the mirrored surfaces reflect their image along with a video projected on the screen, merging the two into a whimsical mirage.\nWe're stepping inside this life-size kaleidoscope for World Art Day. The International Association of Art (IAA) kicked off the idea of World Art Day in 2012, picking the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci, April 15, for the festivities. The occasion—since recognized by UNESCO 'as a means to achieve a more developed, free and peaceful world'—is marked by IAA-facilitated events that support the development of art and look to its future. But if the past is more your thing, try our art history quiz.", + "date": "2020-04-15", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Bridges to the past", + "copyright": "© Fyletto/Getty Images", + "description": "The story of this sandstone formation in southeastern Utah's Natural Bridges National Monument begins around 10 million years ago. That's when tectonic shifts began slowly lifting what is now the 130,000-square-mile Colorado Plateau above the surrounding plains. In ensuing eons, the Colorado River's many streams eroded the elevated land, threading it with deep canyons. When water broke through one canyon wall into another canyon, sometimes a natural bridge like this one remained above the breach.\nOn April 16, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed this place a national monument, Utah's first. It protects three major bridges: Sipapu (pictured, and the largest), Kachina, and Owachomo. But even the president's pen can't stop the slow ravages of time. In a 1992 rockfall, Kachina slimmed down by 4,000 tons—and the remains of many fallen bridges dot the monument, hinting at the main attractions' eventual fate.", + "date": "2020-04-16", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ruffed grouse in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's a ruff life", + "copyright": "© Jim Cumming/Getty Images", + "description": "Native to forests rich in aspens and poplars across Canada and the US, ruffed grouse are nonmigratory birds who spend their entire lives in the same area. This one's posing for us in the forest of Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. Depending on the habitat they're in, their feathers can range in color from gray to red as a means of camouflage to protect themselves from predators. They get their name from the ruff of dark feathers on their neck. Despite being primarily ground-dwelling birds, ruffed grouse can be quite the acrobatic fliers when needed. They excel at flying in short spurts and are skilled at making sharp twists and turns when navigating through thick deciduous forests. How's that for beauty and brawn?", + "date": "2020-04-17", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "National Park Week begins", + "copyright": "© elvistudio/Shutterstock", + "description": "To kick off National Park Week, which starts today, we're turning our lens on Vernal Fall in California's Yosemite National Park. This time of year, the waterfall flows in a torrent, but by late summer it can be reduced to a trickle of small streams slipping over the edge. Most years, Vernal Fall is at full power by May, as the spring thaw in the mountains melts the snowpack, turning the falls into a raging tumble of water spilling to the valley floor where the Merced River flows.", + "date": "2020-04-18", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Milky Way over Neist Point Lighthouse, Isle of Skye, Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Step into the dark", + "copyright": "© Shaiith/Getty Images", + "description": "We're on the Isle of Skye, a fitting locale to celebrate the beginning of International Dark Sky Week, and not just because of its name. The Isle of Skye is one of several parts of Scotland that are set aside as Dark Sky parks, where the lack of artificial light makes stargazing a spectacular event, with or without a telescope.\nFirst observed in 2003, International Dark Sky Week was the brainchild of then-high school student Jennifer Barlow. Her goal was to bring awareness of the impact of light pollution on people and the environment. Her efforts have made it a worldwide event and a centerpiece of Global Astronomy Month. See if you can get away from the bright lights and big city tonight and take a gander across the universe.", + "date": "2020-04-19", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Keukenhof in Lisse, Netherlands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In the 'Garden of Europe'", + "copyright": "© Jim Zuckerman/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to the ‘Garden of Europe’—a nickname given to this public flower garden in Lisse, Netherlands. The literal translation of 'keukenhof'—from Dutch to English—is 'kitchen court,' since the original grounds for the park and flower garden began as a vegetable garden for the royal residents of Keuken Castle during the 15th century. This prompted another nickname for the pastoral spot: 'kitchen garden.'\nMost years, the flower garden opens for just eight weeks in spring to take advantage of the blooming tulips, daffodils, and other flowers. But this year the Dutch government canceled all public events in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Nevertheless, so much effort goes into the careful planning and planting of the garden that the staff of Keukenhof has vowed: 'If people cannot come to Keukenhof, we will bring Keukenhof to the people.' They'll be sharing video and images of this year's garden via various online channels.", + "date": "2020-04-20", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Where do those colors come from?", + "copyright": "© Martin Rügner/DEEPOL by plainpicture", + "description": "As National Park Week continues, we're turning our attention to the vivid colors of the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park. Its intense rainbow hues are formed by cycles of hot water rising, cooling, and falling—creating rings of distinct temperatures inside the spring. The clear, blue center is the hottest part, with almost nothing living in it. But the other rings are home to various microorganisms that produce bands of distinct colors ranging from green to orange to red.", + "date": "2020-04-21", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Te Matua Ngahere, a giant kauri tree growing in the Waipoua Forest, North Island, New Zealand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "50 years of Earth Day", + "copyright": "© Kim Westerskov/Getty Images", + "description": "For Mother Earth's big day, we're shining the spotlight on a tree known as 'Father of the Forest,' or Te Matua Ngahere in the Maori language. This giant kauri tree lives in the Waipoua Forest of New Zealand's North Island. At more than 1,500 years old and more than 52 feet around, it's one of the oldest trees in New Zealand and one of the largest. It's long been revered by the Maori, and is protected by Maori elders.\nWe suspect this ancient tree must have some extra bounce in its branches today for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. On this day in 1970, some 20 million Americans rallied in communities across the nation to raise awareness of environmental issues. The landmark event is credited for sparking passage in the 1970s of the most comprehensive environmental reform legislation in US history, including the creation of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Earth Day is now celebrated in nearly 200 countries and has grown to include Earth Week and even Earth Month celebrations. That's all good news for Earth's residents, big and small.", + "date": "2020-04-22", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Male king eider ducks swimming in Troms og Finnmark, Norway", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Duck, duck. duck, duck, duck...", + "copyright": "© Pal Hermansen/Minden Pictures", + "description": "When king eider males line up in a dandy display like this, it's likely because they're courting a hen (or what birders call a 'queen eider'). These colorful drakes aren't your regular ducks. They're sea ducks, a group that includes several large duck species that feed off the coast in salt water. As you can see, male king eiders have striking multicolored plumage and yellow-knobbed beaks that resemble crowns. They, and the less-ornate brown females, make their home in the frigid waters along the Arctic coasts of northern Europe, North America, and Asia.\nMost of the year, king eiders congregate in large flocks at sea, resting on ice floes, swimming, and diving as deep as 80 feet underwater to feed on crustaceans, mollusks, and other prey. But as the summer breeding season draws near, these ducks will migrate even farther north in smaller numbers to the Arctic tundra, where they'll nest. This row of earnest males was photographed along the northeast coast of Norway, close on the webbed heels of a lovely hen.", + "date": "2020-04-23", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Large Magellanic Cloud, photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating 30 years of eye-opening images", + "copyright": "© ESA/Hubble/NASA", + "description": "On this day in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope entered orbit in the cargo bay of the space shuttle Discovery. Shortly thereafter, it began its continuing mission to capture images of our universe from low Earth orbit, free of the obstructions of clouds and the distortions of the atmosphere. Like its namesake, the great astronomer Edwin Hubble, the Hubble Space Telescope has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. Some of the telescope's greatest contributions include its Deep Field images, which peer back billions of light-years and help astronomers measure the size and age of the universe and test theories about its origin. It's also produced jaw-dropping images of objects closer to home, like the one on today's homepage. Here we're looking at a maelstrom of glowing gas and dark dust within one of the Milky Way's satellite galaxies, the Large Magellanic Cloud.\nNASA estimates that Hubble's mission will continue for another 10-20 years. Next year, it will be joined in orbit by the James Webb Space Telescope, which will be able to peer even farther into space and with greater sensitivity across more wavelengths.", + "date": "2020-04-24", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Southern rockhopper penguins on the Falkland Islands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Rockin' with the rockhoppers", + "copyright": "© Heike Odermatt/Minden Pictures", + "description": "For World Penguin Day, we're featuring a jaunty group of southern rockhopper penguins on a Falkland Islands beach. Most penguins slide over ice on their bellies, but these small penguins opt for more aerobic locomotion—they hop. Of all penguin species, rockhoppers are among the most numerous. But pollution, overfishing, and climate change have taken a toll: Their population has declined by about 30% over the last 30 years. Today, there's an estimated 1.5 million breeding pairs of rockhoppers. About 1 million of those are southern rockhopper couples, like these, with the northern and eastern subspecies accounting for the rest.", + "date": "2020-04-25", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sunset at Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park, Washington state", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Red skies at Ruby Beach", + "copyright": "© Adam Mowery/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Our National Park Week virtual tour comes to a close at sunset on Ruby Beach, one of the many stunning corners of Olympic National Park in Washington state. A few miles from the shore is Destruction Island, where birds such as rhinoceros auklets may stop and rest after a day of gobbling up krill and squid in the cold Pacific waters. While the park includes miles of colorful Pacific coastline, it's also famous for the Hoh Rainforest, an inland temperate forest notable for its towering old-growth hemlock and spruce trees.", + "date": "2020-04-26", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "South American tapir calf trots through the grass", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "That's quite a schnoz, baby tapir", + "copyright": "© Nick Fox/Shutterstock", + "description": "For World Tapir Day, we're bringing you nose-to-nose with a baby South American tapir. The creamy stripes and dashes on its coat help keep this endangered calf camouflaged under the filtered light of the Amazon tree canopy. It may look small now, but mature tapirs are the largest native mammals in South America. About that nose: Tapirs use their prehensile nose trunk to grab plants and berries. And if they submerge under the surface of the water, some even use it as a snorkel.\nWe're observing World Tapir Day to highlight the need to protect these animals and the land where they live. As development encroaches into areas tapirs inhabit, their populations—along with those of other species—are put at greater risk.", + "date": "2020-04-27", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Salisbury Cathedral with flock of grazing sheep, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy 800th, Salisbury Cathedral", + "copyright": "© Slawek Staszczuk Photo/Alamy", + "description": "We're in the English county of Wiltshire to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Salisbury Cathedral—the towering marvel of Early English Gothic design rising behind these contentedly grazing sheep. The massive church's first foundation stones were laid here in Salisbury—then called New Sarum—on April 28, 1220. The structure itself dates back even further, the bulk of it having been moved over a mile piece by piece from the former Roman stronghold of Old Sarum.\nThe building's main body was complete by the time the cathedral was consecrated in 1258, and the magnificent spire was finished in its centennial year, in 1320. Even taller towers were built for cathedrals in London and Lincoln, but the Salisbury spire outlived both of those and, for more than four centuries now, has been the tallest church spire in the country.", + "date": "2020-04-28", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A tractor kicks up dust while tilling fields on the Palouse near Pullman, Washington", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Spring comes to the Palouse", + "copyright": "© Ben Herndon/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The Palouse region of the inland Pacific Northwest is an unusually hilly prairie that straddles the state line between Washington and Idaho. Farming seems an unlikely endeavor here, but the soil and weather patterns make it ideal for growing certain crops, especially wheat and lentils. This time of year, when the wheat and barley crops are young, the hills brighten to fresh shades of green.\nBefore Europeans and early US settlers arrived, the Palouse was occupied by the Nez Perce people, who bred and raised horses with spotted coats—a breed that would eventually come to be known as 'appaloosas'—a gradual permutation of the name 'Palouse.'", + "date": "2020-04-29", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hoary redpoll nest in Lapland, Finland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "What kind of bird laid these eggs?", + "copyright": "© Maximilian Buzun/Alamy", + "description": "These colorful little eggs are the progeny of the hoary redpoll, also known as the Arctic redpoll because of its extreme northern habitat. This hardy finch spends much of its time, including breeding season, in the brushy tundra of the northern polar regions. Because of the extreme cold, the female will often line her nest with feathers, particularly white ptarmigan feathers, as these appear to be. Sighting a hoary redpoll is a rare treat. The bird doesn't exactly migrate, but in winter it will sometimes fly short distances farther south in search of food, so if you live in Minnesota, North Dakota, or Montana, you might get a peek at one on your bird feeder. You’ll recognize a hoary redpoll by its small yellow bill, red cap, dark face, and 'frosty' white underbody streaked with brown. Or listen for the 'chif chif chif' of its call.", + "date": "2020-04-30", + "path": "US/images/2020-04-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-04-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rhododendrons and azaleas blooming around the Moon Bridge, Kubota Garden, Seattle, Washington", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Asian Pacific American Heritage Month", + "copyright": "© Mary Liz Austin/Alamy", + "description": "As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month kicks off today, we're visiting Kubota Garden in Seattle, part of the city's extensive park system. The 20-acre Japanese garden is tucked away in the Rainier Beach district—one of the traditional centers of Seattle's Asian American community.\nThe garden was founded on five acres of converted swampland by self-taught gardener Fujitaro Kubota, who emigrated from Japan in 1907. Founding his own gardening company in Seattle by 1923, he built a reputation by applying Japanese techniques to gardens across the still-young city. He established his namesake garden in 1927, and it quadrupled in acreage over the next decade. Later, during World War II, Kubota and other Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps and the garden was abandoned. But after the war, Kubota restored the garden and his business. He died in 1973, aged 94. But he lives on through his now-public garden, and as one example of the millions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who've helped build and beautify our nation.", + "date": "2020-05-01", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ruins of a kasbah in Kalaat M'Gouna, Morocco", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Morocco in bloom", + "copyright": "© Leonid Andronov/Getty Images", + "description": "Millions of roses are harvested in May and June each year in the Dades Valley of Morocco, known as the Valley of Roses. (It's also called the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, for the many traditional fortresses found here.) The Asif M'Goun River flows from high in the Atlas Mountains, bringing water to the lush valleys below.\nWe’re looking at the town of Kalaat M'Gouna, the center of the rose harvest each spring, when thousands of pounds of roses are plucked from the valley's abundant bushes. Their fragrant petals are used to create the oil that goes into a potpourri of perfumes, creams, and other products that are for sale in local bazaars. No one knows how the roses originally appeared here, but it's said that a traveling merchant from Damascus, Syria, first brought them to the region hundreds of years ago, which gave the local rose its name: Damask.", + "date": "2020-05-02", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Snowy owl at Jones Beach, Long Island, New York", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "World Laughter Day—it's a hoot", + "copyright": "© Vicki Jauron/Getty Images", + "description": "We could all use a little laughter right now, and this snowy owl seems to have the right idea. Or maybe she knows it's World Laughter Day, which has been celebrated every first Sunday in May since 1998. Started in India by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide laughter yoga movement, World Laughter Day aims to raise awareness about laughter and its healing benefits. It's not about watching or reading something funny—though there's nothing wrong with that—it's about improving your mood and well-being by laughing spontaneously. However you choose to do it, take inspiration from the owl and laugh today.", + "date": "2020-05-03", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Star Wars Day", + "copyright": "© Ignacio Palacios/Getty Images", + "description": "Does this place look familiar? If you're a 'Star Wars' fan you might recognize it as the planet of Crait, featured in 'The Last Jedi.' In reality it's Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, found in southwest Bolivia. This otherworldly landscape is near the crest of the Andes, about 12,000 feet above sea level. The salt flat was formed when prehistoric lakes dried up over centuries, leaving behind a salt crust several feet deep. After a rare rainfall, a thin layer of perfectly still water will transform the salt flat into a giant mirror 80 miles across.\nWe hope you're having a good Star Wars Day—and, as the saying goes, 'May the Fourth be with you.'", + "date": "2020-05-04", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bronze sculpture of a child and his grandfather caring for plants and flowers in the San Basilio neighborhood of Córdoba, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A courtyard scene from Spain", + "copyright": "© David M G/Alamy", + "description": "For centuries people have lavishly decorated the courtyards of Córdoba, in southern Spain's Andalusia region. Here in the San Basilio neighborhood of the city’s old town, the densely packed whitewashed houses look out onto courtyards and patios embellished by hanging flowerpots and trailing plants. The sculpture on today’s homepage, by artist José Manuel Belmonte, pays homage to the caretakers who pass along the tradition.\nCórdoba has a rich cultural history, beginning with its establishment as a Roman settlement in the 2nd century BCE. The city later flourished under a series of Muslim conquests, growing into an opulent center of commerce and higher education, one of the most prominent cities of Europe. It returned to Christian rule in 1236, during the Reconquista. Among many treasured sites here is the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, an Islamic mosque that was converted to a cathedral, yet remains a shining example of Moorish architecture.", + "date": "2020-05-05", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Inca fortress of Sacsayhuamán near Cusco, Peru", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The (Inca) empire strikes back", + "copyright": "© Susanne Kremer/eStock Photo", + "description": "It's the 1530s. Spanish conquistadors are cementing their hold over the lands of the Inca Empire, including the massive 12th-century stone fortress in today's image: Sacsayhuamán, in the old Inca capital of Cusco. The Spanish hold prisoner a man named Manco Inca, the puppet leader they've installed over the Incans. But in April 1536, he escapes.\nHe returns on May 6, accompanied by legions of Inca warriors. The Incans retake much of Cusco, including Sacsayhuamán, which they make their main base, forcing the Spanish to take refuge in buildings near the main plaza. In the end, the Incan effort fails: After a few months, the Spanish retake Sacsayhuamán and then manage to cut off the Incans' supplies, forcing their surrender and finalizing Spain's control over Peru. The Spaniards will partly dismantle Sacsayhuamán and use its smaller blocks to build colonial Cusco. But even today, the outer walls of impossibly large interlocking stones overlook the modern-day city, a symbol of the mysterious empire that once ruled here.", + "date": "2020-05-06", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bluebonnets growing alongside an old road in the Texas Hill Country", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Where the wildflowers grow", + "copyright": "© Inge Johnsson/Alamy", + "description": "In honor of National Wildflower Week, we're looking at a splash of blooming bluebonnets, the state flower of Texas. If you notice bluebonnets and other blooms while traveling down Texas highways, thank the state's Department of Transportation, which sows tens of thousands of pounds of wildflower seeds along roadways each year.\nBut wildflowers aren't just pretty to look at. Most of these native plants grow on their own—without the need for cultivation—helping preserve water, protect against erosion, and provide habitat for birds, butterflies, and other critters. Plus, they have a restorative quality for the mind, just as wildflower-lover Lady Bird Johnson once said: 'Where flowers bloom, so does hope.'", + "date": "2020-05-07", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "People looking at the crowded Avenue des Champs-Élysées from the Arc de Triomphe on May 8, 1945, Paris, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Victory in Europe, 75 years ago", + "copyright": "© AFP via Getty Images", + "description": "On May 8, 1945, thousands of people poured into the streets of Paris to celebrate the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II in Europe. This photo of the famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées was taken from atop the appropriately named Arc de Triomphe, looking east toward the distant Place de la Concorde and the Louvre. Victory in Europe (VE-Day) had come at last.\nThe Nazis' unconditional surrender had actually been signed the day before, on May 7, at a ceremony in Reims, France. But a few changes were made, and representatives of the Nazi High Command of the Armed Forces signed it again in Berlin, officially, on May 8. Church bells rang out all over Paris that day, and revelers hugged and cheered in the streets because it was now clear that the battle would not return to their doorstep. But it was a victory half won, as war still raged in the Pacific theater and wouldn't end completely until four months later. That certainly didn't stop the jubilation felt in cities from Paris to London and far beyond 75 years ago today, as the long ordeal in Europe had finally ended.", + "date": "2020-05-08", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Barn owl sitting on a branch", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Here’s looking at you, teachers", + "copyright": "© blickwinkel/Alamy", + "description": "We think the wise, scholarly owl makes a fine mascot for Teacher Appreciation Week, which wraps up today in the US. The annual celebration honors educators who dedicate their lives to developing the minds of young and old, sparking curiosity and encouraging us to explore and think about the world around us. The celebration has a special significance this year, as teachers facing widespread school closures have quickly adapted their teaching methods, including the extensive implementation of remote learning. We're eternally grateful for their efforts, including the support they've given the parents who are stepping up at home.\nOh, and thanks to the efforts of our teachers, we know that our homepage friend is a barn owl—the most widespread land bird species in the world, found on every continent except for Antarctica. What did your favorite teacher help you learn?", + "date": "2020-05-09", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Burchell's zebra mother and foal in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Mother's Day", + "copyright": "© Richard Du Toit/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Zebras can walk within 20 minutes of being born, but they still need help from mom. On Mother's Day, we're looking at a Burchell's zebra mother and foal. For the first two days after the foal is born, the mother will keep it close by and limit contact with other zebras, so the foal gets to know her by sight, smell, and sound. Over the next year, the foal will follow its mother, learning what to eat, where to migrate in the dry and rainy seasons, and how to avoid predators. Those might not be the exact skills your mom taught you, but she surely played a part in your survival and growth—so be sure to wish her a happy Mother's Day today.", + "date": "2020-05-10", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Old Patriarch Tree of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A tree amid the Tetons", + "copyright": "© George Sanker/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This limber pine standing alone in the sagebrush flats has a name—Old Patriarch. A favorite subject of nature photographers in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, Old Patriarch is thought to be more than a thousand years old. The Cathedral Group of the Teton Mountains forms a breathtaking backdrop, bursting up from the valley floor below and stretching dramatically to the soaring peaks. The national park spreads out below the spires for 310,000 acres, featuring extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain. Sounds like the Old Patriarch has found quite a home for himself.", + "date": "2020-05-11", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Painted and leaded glass window panel on display at the Florence Nightingale Museum, London, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Nursing the world to health", + "copyright": "© David Gee/Alamy", + "description": "Today we're celebrating some of the heroes among us on International Nurses Day. May 12, 2020 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the 'Lady with the Lamp' credited with reinventing and modernizing the profession of nursing. Born into a wealthy English family living in Italy, she spurned the traditional Victorian roles of wife and hostess to embark on a career in nursing and social reform. After training as a nurse in Germany and serving as one in London, her friend and confidant, War Secretary Sidney Herbert, sent Nightingale and a staff of 38 women she had trained as nurses to help care for the wounded of the Crimean War.\nWhen Nightingale arrived, she discovered the soldiers were receiving poor care from overworked staff in unhygienic conditions. In the face of this, she pleaded with the government to do more to improve the lot of these soldiers and worked to institute many basic hygiene practices (like handwashing and regular changing of sheets and bandages) that contributed to a precipitous drop in deaths in the hospital. When she returned to England after the war, she pursued a data-driven advocacy campaign to improve sanitation and nutrition in the army, hospitals, and working-class homes. In her later career, she founded the first school of nursing in England, now known as the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, and mentored Linda Richards, America's first trained nurse.", + "date": "2020-05-12", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moose snacking on water lilies in Millinocket, Maine", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Of moose and Maine", + "copyright": "© Scott Suriano/Getty Images", + "description": "As spring unfolds in Maine, the backwoods teem with life small and large. We'd say this water lily-munching moose belongs in the second category. Moose are the bulkiest members of the deer family, trouncing their relatives in size: Bulls can weigh in at well over 1,500 pounds. And while this hulking hoofer's velvety antlers are still sprouting, they may soon span more than 6 feet.\nWith nearly 90% of its land covered in forest, Maine is the 'main' center in the lower 48 for moose-watching: The easternmost state is home to around 75,000 moose, a number beaten only by Alaska. Peak season for spotting the crepuscular creatures (that means they like to come out to feed at dawn and dusk) begins now, in mid-May, and typically runs into July.", + "date": "2020-05-13", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rice fields in the Sidemen Valley, with Mount Agung in the background, Bali, Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Green fields of grain", + "copyright": "© Jon Arnold/Danita Delimont", + "description": "We're looking down on the lush fields of the Sidemen Valley, sitting in the shadow of Bali's tallest mountain, Mount Agung. In May, this Indonesian province marks the end of the harvest season of a key staple—rice. Towns and villages are decorated with colorful flags, and farmers erect shrines to Dewi Sri, the rice goddess. Small handmade straw dolls depicting the goddess are left here and there in further tribute. Before 'social distancing' entered the global vocabulary, people came together to share traditional food and indulge in fun and games, like water buffalo races through the streets. This year, to be sure, the celebrations will be more subdued, more private, though the gratitude for a bountiful harvest, we suspect, will be just as deeply felt.", + "date": "2020-05-14", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grand Canyon and Colorado River from Toroweap Overlook, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona", + "caption": "The last thing seen by Wile E", + "subtitle": "Coyote", + "copyright": "© Matteo Colombo Travel Photo/Shutterstock", + "description": "We'd say, 'Don't look down,' but that'd kind of be missing the point: Verticality is what put Toroweap Overlook on the map. Situated on the Grand Canyon's elevated North Rim, it offers an unmatched view down a sheer 3,000-foot drop straight to the Colorado riverbed.\nIt's just one of the payoffs for those who take the road less traveled to the remote North Rim—in a typical year, only about 10% of park visitors venture there. Since the 'other side' is about 1,000 feet higher on average than the more touristy South Rim, its climate is chillier and given to harsher weather, so it is usually open only from today, May 15, to October 15.\nvideo download at https://peapix.com/videos/1105", + "date": "2020-05-15", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "US Air Force Thunderbirds perform over Hampton, Virginia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Let's run 'em up!", + "copyright": "© gmeland/Shutterstock", + "description": "Since most large social gatherings have been postponed or canceled, we're bringing the Armed Forces Day air show to you, courtesy of the US Air Force's demonstration squadron, the Thunderbirds. In recent weeks, the Thunderbirds have joined with the Navy's Blue Angels air squadron to conduct formation flights over several American cities as a salute to essential workers and health care personnel on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The two services are flying over some cities together and others separately. In a press release, Air Force Lt. Col. John Caldwell, the Thunderbird commander and lead pilot, said, 'We are honored to fly over these cities in a display of national unity and support for the men and women keeping our communities safe.'", + "date": "2020-05-16", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fishing village of Henningsvær with Henningsvær Idrettslag Stadion, Nordland, Norway", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "My my, it's Syttende Mai", + "copyright": "© Viktor Posnov/Alamy", + "description": "Home to only about 500 folks, the far-flung village of Henningsvær, Norway, is recognized for its historic charm and as part of the Lofoten Archipelago's important cod fishery. And thanks to the recent boom in drone photography, the Arctic hamlet with the unlikely soccer field has come to be regarded among the most scenic on Earth. The Henningsvær Idrettslag Stadion (in our photo's lower center) lies at Henningsvær's southern tip, on flat ground hewn out of the rocky outcrop. Look closely at the hills around the stadium and you'll see wooden racks for drying cod—a reminder that even though there's space for fun on these tiny islets, the business of fishing is still very much a key part of life here.\nWe're visiting Norway today because it's May 17, or to Norwegians and observant Midwesterners, Syttende Mai. It's the date in 1814 when the Norwegian national assembly enacted the nation's constitution—one of Europe's earliest. Though Norway would be paired with Sweden under a common crown until 1905, the document declared the self-direction of Norway's people, many of whom now celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day's dawning with a traditional salmon-and-eggs breakfast—and maybe a glass or two of champagne.", + "date": "2020-05-17", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "National Museum of Qatar in Doha, Qatar", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Desert rose of Qatar", + "copyright": "© Hasan Zaidi/Shutterstock", + "description": "International Museum Day brings us to Qatar, a small but wealthy nation on the Arabian Peninsula, surrounded by the waters of the Persian Gulf and bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south. In the capital city of Doha you'll find its national museum, shown here, which opened in March 2019. This elaborate building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, who sourced his inspiration from the desert rose crystal. Look closely and amid the futuristic interlocking disks of the new museum you'll see the early 20th-century Old Amiri Palace, once home of the Emir of Qatar, surrounded by a courtyard of palm trees.", + "date": "2020-05-18", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Roaring Fork in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Loud waters", + "copyright": "© Paul Hassell/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Roaring Fork may seem like a misnomer for this mountain stream in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. During dry spells, it's a gentle brook. But Roaring Fork descends 2,500 feet over just 2 miles—a steep drop down Mount Le Conte. When heavy rains swell the stream, Roaring Fork transforms into a whitewater rush, with the sound of the surging water echoing off the sandstone walls of the mountain.", + "date": "2020-05-19", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fields of lavender and sunflowers with beehives in Provence, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's World Bee Day", + "copyright": "© leoks/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we've buzzed to Provence, France, to enjoy this scenic view brought to you by bees. These hard-working insects are key pollinators of flowers, like the sunflowers and lavender seen growing here. That’s why beekeepers have strategically placed these hives near the flower crops. Bees are also critical for the pollination of fruits and vegetables—about a third of the food we eat is a result of honeybee pollination. In the US, honeybees, whether tended by beekeepers or living in the wild, pollinate about $20 billion worth of crops every year. That's a lot of gold—and doesn't even include their delicious honey. So today on World Bee Day, we invite you to stop and smell the flowers and give a nod to the bees that help color our world.", + "date": "2020-05-20", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "‘Strolling the Biltmore,’ a painting by visually impaired artist Jeff Hanson", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A visionary artist paints his own garden view", + "copyright": "© Jeff Hanson Art", + "description": "On Global Accessibility Awareness Day today, consider this uncommon painting. If you're seeing brightly colored flowers against a multihued backdrop, you're experiencing something the painter of today's Bing homepage image hasn't fully seen since he was a young boy, before a brain tumor damaged his optic nerve. Today, Jeff Hanson is a successful artist who only vaguely sees shapes and colors. Although legally blind, he's developed a unique tactile process that helps him feel his compositions by first plastering the canvas with a thick plastic goop. Once that hardens, he uses the plastic ridges to navigate a piece, lending the composition form so he can add his signature vibrant color. He playfully calls each painting 'a sight for sore eyes' and sells his art to appreciators like Warren Buffett, Elton John, and other collectors. Yet, one of the most creative aspects of Hanson's life is the way he's had to develop assistive methods to paint.\nThe methods Hanson uses are not unlike the wheelchairs, head pointers, closed captions, voice trackers, and a growing number of assistive technologies that empower other people with disabilities. On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we're featuring Hanson's painting to observe the ongoing work to make technology accessible for more people around the world. (One way to appreciate this need is to take our quiz without the use of your mouse.)", + "date": "2020-05-21", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Reichenbach Falls, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The scene of a literary crime", + "copyright": "© Chris Milne/Alamy", + "description": "Remarkable enough in itself, this 800-foot mountain waterfall is also the site of one of fiction's most enduring showdowns between good and evil. Just outside Meiringen, Switzerland, the Reichenbach Falls are the backdrop for 'The Final Problem'—the 1893 Sherlock Holmes story where, on a precipice near the falls (which in the 19th century gushed with far more power than our recent image shows), the genius detective enters a death duel with the criminal Professor Moriarty. In the end, both men plummet to their presumed doom.\nThough the action in 'The Final Problem' was set on May 4, it's May 22 that's celebrated as Sherlock Holmes Day since it's author Arthur Conan Doyle's birthday. The doctor-turned-author created Holmes with 'A Study in Scarlet' in 1887 and intended to kill off his famous protagonist in 'The Final Problem' to move on with his literary life. Nonetheless, pressure from Doyle's anguished, sleuth-starved public led him to resurrect Holmes (but not Moriarty) a decade later with 'The Adventure of the Empty House.' In all, Doyle issued four novels and over 50 short stories starring Holmes over four decades—and they've inspired countless other books, plays, radio dramas, movies, TV shows, comics, and video games that feature the supersleuth.", + "date": "2020-05-22", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A male yellow-bellied slider", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Bask in the glow—It's World Turtle Day", + "copyright": "© Marko Markovic Photography/Shutterstock", + "description": "For the last 20 years, on May 23, turtle lovers everywhere have emerged to honor these shelled reptiles that have roamed the Earth for more than 200 million years. The over 350 known species of turtles alive today are found on every continent, except Antarctica. But despite their wide distribution, most turtles are endangered due to loss of habitat, illegal wildlife trade, and hunting and fishing. World Turtle Day aims to change that by raising awareness about their plight and encouraging conservation efforts. So today, we invite you to stick your neck out for turtles.", + "date": "2020-05-23", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Greenan Maze in County Wicklow, Ireland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Let's get lost", + "copyright": "© Peter Krocka/Shutterstock", + "description": "Beannachtaí ó Greenan Maze in Ireland! (That first part is 'Greetings from' in traditional Irish.) This family farm in Greenan, a small village in the countryside of County Wicklow, has a hedge maze and a meditative labyrinth path, both in the 'celtic maze' style. Celtic mazes are a common artistic motif in artifacts from ancient Celtic settlements. Historians suggest the Celtic maze was linked to spiritual practices, often associated with the journey of the dead into the afterlife. And in modern life, they can be an inspiration for creative hedge mazes. Are you rethinking your backyard landscaping, or is that just us?", + "date": "2020-05-24", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Freedom Wall at the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Here we mark the price of freedom", + "copyright": "© John Roush II/Getty Images", + "description": "Today the United States marks Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor those members of the US armed forces who have died while serving their country. While it was celebrated independently by various towns across the country in the aftermath of the Civil War, Union General John A. Logan was the first to call for a national day of remembrance on May 30, 1868. Originally called Decoration Day, it was a day set aside for the public to offer prayers and honors for those lost to battle and to decorate their graves with flags and flowers. On the first national Decoration Day, over 5,000 widows, orphans, and other mourners attended a ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery, and placed flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers interred there. Originally only a commemoration of those soldiers killed in the Civil War, by the end of WWI it had come to be a holiday honoring all American war casualties from the Revolutionary War onward.\nAcross the Potomac River from Arlington Cemetery, the World War II Memorial sits on 7.4 acres in the middle of the National Mall in Washington, DC. It consists of 56 pillars representing the 48 states and eight American territories that contributed men and women to the effort, bas-relief scenes from the war, and the Wall of Freedom, a detail of which we feature today. The wall is studded with 4,048 gold stars, each representing 100 Americans who lost their lives in service during the war. It also bears a plaque that reads, 'Here we mark the price of freedom.'", + "date": "2020-05-25", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cheetah cubs climbing acacia trees in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's tree-climbing season", + "copyright": "© Paul Souders/Getty Images", + "description": "These cheetah cubs in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania are playing and chasing each other. While doing this, they're also developing the skills they'll need to protect themselves and hunt for food. Cheetahs are born with all their spots, but at birth those spots are closer together, giving the cubs a darker appearance that helps them hide from predators. They also have a strip of long fur down the center of their backs called a mantle that helps them blend into the grass. June is an optimal month for wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area since it's the start of the dry season. In addition to cheetahs, visitors can spot lions, hyenas, leopards, jackals, and other animals.", + "date": "2020-05-26", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Everglades National Park, Florida", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Clouds over the 'River of Grass'", + "copyright": "© Tetra Images/Getty Images", + "description": "It's the beginning of the wet season in the Florida Everglades, where it's typically hot and humid from May through November. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, bringing heavy rainfalls that subside quickly. The largest subtropical wilderness in the US, the Everglades is essentially a slow-moving river, 60 miles wide and over 100 miles long. The water flows during the wet season from Lake Okeechobee southward across a limestone shelf to the southern tip of the Florida Peninsula. The complex ecosystem here is not found anywhere else on the planet.\nNicknamed the 'River of Grass' by conservationist Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the Everglades wetland is full of sawgrass marshes, cypress swamps, and mangrove forests. In the early 20th century, water flow from Lake Okeechobee was increasingly diverted to support the development of South Florida, and it became clear that the Everglades were quickly vanishing. To help protect the fragile ecosystem, Everglades National Park was established in 1947, preserving about 20% of the original wetlands. While rising water levels can make it challenging to spot wildlife during the wet season, it's a critical time for the birds, crocodiles, manatees, and many more beautiful creatures that call the River of Grass home.", + "date": "2020-05-27", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The long plumes of a three-flowered avens as it goes to seed", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Old man's whiskers growing wild", + "copyright": "© Sunshine Haven Photo/Shutterstock", + "description": "The three-flowered avens is one of those lucky plants known by several common names, including prairie smoke and, yes, old man's whiskers. The hardy perennial blooms across North American prairies in the springtime, setting off purple-tinged, closed bell-shaped buds that hang downward in clumps of three. After bees go to work pollinating the buds, the fertilized flowers open and turn skyward transforming their pistils into soft swirling tendrils that are said to resemble an old man's whiskers. Take a good look at our image and decide if that's what comes to mind for you. As summer marches on, the plants continue their spectacular show as the fuzzy seed heads take on a pink-tinged cast resembling low-lying prairie smoke.", + "date": "2020-05-28", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Marley Beach, Bermuda", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Bermuda's big day", + "copyright": "© Paul Zizka/plainpicture", + "description": "We're gazing down at Marley Beach on the southwest coast of Bermuda in honor of Bermuda Day, a public holiday celebrated near the end of May. The event was first established on this British island territory in 1902, to honor Queen Victoria's birthday the year after her death, but it has evolved into a celebration of the culture. Since 2018, it's been observed on the last Friday of May. Locals celebrate the end of winter on this day with a swim or boat ride. Today's holiday also marks the date when islanders transition to a summer wardrobe at work. For the next several months, Bermuda shorts, which hit just above the knee, will be considered appropriate business attire for the island's most dapper gentlemen.", + "date": "2020-05-29", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Santa Cruz River, Patagonia, Argentina", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Meandering through Patagonia", + "copyright": "© Coolbiere Photograph/Getty Images", + "description": "Squiggling east from the Andes Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, the mighty Santa Cruz River in Argentina's Patagonia region flows over some of South America's sparsest terrain. Over the centuries, some of history's most notable explorers have been drawn to the winding waterway: Ferdinand Magellan's 1520 expedition discovered its coastal delta, and Charles Darwin (on the same voyage that took him to the Galápagos Islands) studied the area's ecosystem during a grueling 1834 side trip up the river. Even now, very few settlements exist along the 240-mile course of the Santa Cruz, considered the last major free-flowing river in Patagonia.\nThe river's many U-shaped bends, called meanders, are carved out gradually: When flow pressure isn't equal on both banks of a river, erosion tends to warp small bends into dramatic, sweeping curves over long periods of time. But the prospect of much swifter change looms over the Santa Cruz: A controversial hydroelectric dam project already underway downstream will potentially have a drastic impact on the entire river's hydrology and ecosystem.", + "date": "2020-05-30", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gray wolf with begging pup, Montana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Welcome to the pack", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This fuzzy pup is a young gray wolf, the largest member of the dog family (Canidae). Gray wolf pups are born between March and May, blind and deaf, but after about three weeks they're ready to leave the den and begin exploring their surroundings for the first time. It doesn't take long–around six months–before they've grown enough to join their pack on hunts.\nAfter decades of declining numbers due to habitat loss and hunting, gray wolf populations today have stabilized in the US, at around 18,000. Most live in Alaska, but populations are also found in the northernmost of the Lower 48 states. In Yellowstone National Park, a 1995 reintroduction program was so successful that gray wolves have been removed from the endangered species list there. This year marks the 25th anniversary of their reintroduction to the park, and these days they often can be seen and heard early in the morning in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley.", + "date": "2020-05-31", + "path": "US/images/2020-05-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-05-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The largest living organism on Earth", + "copyright": "© AWL Images/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Today marks the second-ever World Reef Day, an observance created to help focus global attention on the deteriorating health of our planet's vital reef systems, and also to help marshal efforts to help them recover. Why should we care about the health of ecosystems such as the Great Barrier Reef, seen in this photo? Because reefs are an easy indicator of how healthy our oceans are. And right now, reefs aren't doing too well. What can we do? Learn about reefs—not just the dangers that put healthy reefs at risk, but why reefs are such a critical part of Earth's greater ecosystems.", + "date": "2020-06-01", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sunwapta Falls in Jasper National Park, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Falling for the Canadian Rockies", + "copyright": "© Schroptschop/Getty Images", + "description": "Sunwapta Falls is one of several spectacular waterfalls in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. It's actually a pair of waterfalls, a lower and an upper one, on the Sunwapta River. Their water comes from the Athabasca Glacier, so volumes are higher in the summer due to seasonal glacial melting. Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, with more than 4,000 square miles for camping, hiking, water sports, and other activities. Wildlife in the park includes elk, grizzly bears, moose, bighorn sheep, and caribou.", + "date": "2020-06-02", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mountain bikers on White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park, Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "For the love of bikes", + "copyright": "© Grant Ordelheide/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "In honor of World Bicycle Day, we share a bird's-eye view from Utah of two mountain bikers riding on the Shafer Trail switchbacks of White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park. In 2018, the UN officially recognized 'the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the Bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and that it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation.'\nGerman Karl von Drais is credited with creating the first version of a bike in 1817; it was a heavy wooden contraption that the rider pushed forward with his or her feet. It had many names—the 'draisine,' 'velocipede,' and 'dandy horse'—and it was a fad for a few years, but eventually the bike was banned because it was too dangerous (no brakes!).\nThe bicycle has gone through many iterations since then, from the less-than-comfortable 'boneshaker' in the 1860s, followed by the 'penny-farthing' with its huge front wheel, to today’s popular fatbikes and e-bikes. During one of America's biking booms, in the 1970s, more bikes were sold than cars. Today bicycles remain as popular as ever, so whether it's for recreation or transportation, the bicycle is here to stay.", + "date": "2020-06-03", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pont Fawr, a stone arch bridge in Llanrwst, Wales, UK", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A bridge too Fawr", + "copyright": "© Pajor Pawel/Shutterstock", + "description": "How much quaintness can be crammed into one picture? We're pushing the limits with this verdant summer scene in North Wales, looking across the River Conwy from its east bank in the town of Llanrwst. Past the Pont Fawr (Big Bridge) in the foreground, the shrubbery-shrouded cottage dubbed Tu Hwnt I'r Bont (Beyond the Bridge) seems to sprout straight from the grass. Built in the 15th century as a farmhouse, it's now a traditional Welsh tearoom serving up scones to locals as well as visitors bound for nearby Snowdonia National Park.\nThe Pont Fawr is itself the stuff of history: Built in the 1630s, it's often called the 'Inigo Jones bridge' after the pioneering early modern architect who, legend has it, designed the triple-arch span that today carries motor traffic. A one-way bottleneck along an otherwise two-way main road, the bridge's humped shape tends to obscure oncoming cars, earning it yet another local nickname: Pont y Rhegi (Bridge of Swearing).", + "date": "2020-06-04", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Synchronous fireflies illuminate the forests of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "By the light of the fireflies", + "copyright": "© Floris van Breugel/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Every year between late May and mid-June, synchronous fireflies gather into a sparkling, rhythmic light show in the forests of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As part of their two-week mating display, the female lightning bugs synchronize their flashes with nearby males so that every few seconds waves of light ripple through the woods. Of at least 19 species of fireflies that live in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Photinus carolinus is the only species with synchronous light displays, but they can also be found in Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania and Congaree National Park in South Carolina. Other species of synchronous fireflies are particularly prevalent in Southeast Asia.\nNot all firefly species flash light. But of those that do, each species has a characteristic flash pattern that helps the males and females recognize each other. In most species, like this one, the males fly and flash, while the females generally stay still and respond with a flash of their own. It's not clear why some species of fireflies flash synchronously, although some hypotheses involve diet, social interaction, and altitude. No matter why they do it, the flashing of lightning bugs is a magical sight to see—and we can all use a little magic sometimes.", + "date": "2020-06-05", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Walter's Wiggles on the Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park, Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The long and wiggling path", + "copyright": "© Dennis Frates/Alamy", + "description": "In 1926, Walter Ruesch, the first superintendent of Zion National Park in Utah, oversaw the construction of this section of the Angels Landing Trail, one of the park's most ambitious trails. Although he had no previous engineering experience, Ruesch planned the steep 21-switchback path out of Refrigerator Canyon up to Angels Landing. The section of the trail, now affectionately called Walter’s Wiggles, was first built to enable horses' access to Cabin Spring. One of the most difficult and dangerous sections of the Angels Landing Trail, Walter's Wiggles was resurfaced in 1985 in a project that required 258 helicopter flights to haul in concrete for the job.", + "date": "2020-06-06", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hermitage of La Pertusa, Lleida province, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A hermitage with a view", + "copyright": "© bbsferrari/Getty Images", + "description": "If this vivid landscape has you feeling pulled into the photo, take a deep breath before you look right or left. Or maybe just fix your gaze on the medieval brick ruin ahead—the Hermitage of La Pertusa in the province of Lleida in Spain's northern Catalonia region. Glance sideways and you'll be greeted by sheer vertical drops to the basin of the Canelles Reservoir, across which lies the region of Aragon—historically a powerful kingdom that ruled Catalonia and much of the Mediterranean.\nAn actual visit to this spot would require traversing a steep, rocky trail to the narrow outcrop that hosts the hermitage, once the chapel of a long-collapsed Romanesque castle. But imagine the reward: a vista of the beauty Catalonia offers beyond busy Barcelona.", + "date": "2020-06-07", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Galápagos sea lion off the shore of Fernandina Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A day for the oceans", + "copyright": "© Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The Galápagos sea lion is found in two places in the world—its namesake locale and the Isla de la Plata just off the coast of Ecuador. The expert swimmers are often spotted playing and surfing in the waves. They're gregarious on land, too, sometimes even grabbing a snooze on a town bench. Although a common and beloved sight in the islands, Galápagos sea lions are endangered, and their numbers are susceptible to changes in ocean temperatures, which can limit their food supply.\nEnter World Oceans Day. Celebrated annually on June 8 and recognized by the UN, the holiday aims to focus global attention on the health of our oceans. This year's theme calls for world leaders to commit to protecting 30% of the seas and 30% of the land by 2030 to help ensure species diversity and safeguard life as we know it. #BigGoals", + "date": "2020-06-08", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Baron Lake and Upper Baron Lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness in Idaho", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Gem State views", + "copyright": "© Patrick Brandenburg/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Idaho is called the Gem State for its abundance of precious and semiprecious gems, but the moniker could also apply to its many lesser-known, yet spectacular natural landmarks—hidden gems like you see on today's homepage. This is Upper Baron Lake (foreground) and Baron Lake in the rugged Sawtooth Wilderness of central Idaho. It's just a snippet of the nearly 5 million acres of designated wilderness that belong to the Gem State. Other highlights include Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America—at 8,000 feet deep, it surpasses even the Grand Canyon. And in southern Idaho you'll find Shoshone Falls, which towers 45 feet higher than Niagara Falls, earning it the nickname Niagara of the West.", + "date": "2020-06-09", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Millennium Bridge with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background, London, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The Millennium at 20", + "copyright": "© Scott Baldock/Getty Images", + "description": "The view you're seeing was first made possible exactly 20 years ago, but a photo from the same spot on June 10, 2000, might've come out a tad blurry. That's because when the London Millennium Bridge opened to flocks of pedestrians on that date, it wobbled so much it was closed after just two days. But the bridge reopened with improvements in 2002, and today it's stable in terms of not only lateral g-force but also photo-op popularity.\nFamous for its hodgepodge of bleeding-edge design and preserved historic architecture, the London cityscape is full of anachronistic scenes like this. The bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral, seen a few blocks north across the Thames, were built about 300 years apart (just a fraction of London's nearly 2,000-year history). If we could about-face, the contrast of eras would be even more pronounced: Behind us near the bridge's south end lies a reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre neighboring the Tate Modern, an art museum converted from a mid-20th-century power plant.", + "date": "2020-06-10", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Griboyedov Canal and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in Saint Petersburg, Russia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A midsummer twilight's dream", + "copyright": "© Tomas Sereda/Getty Images", + "description": "The Russian language classifies light and dark shades of blue as separate colors—which comes in especially handy if you venture north to Saint Petersburg in midsummer. The seaport metropolis sits less than 500 miles outside the Arctic Circle, so at the height of summer, the twilit 'blue hour' coveted by photographers lasts virtually all night long as the sun hovers just below the horizon. It's a phenomenon also dubbed the 'White Nights' and it usually lasts for around 80 days, starting in May and lasting until July.\nThis particular view peers past the dark blue ('siniy') waters of the Griboyedov Canal at the dramatically named Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Framed against a light blue ('goluboi') sky, the church's colorful exterior is almost as dazzling as the motley mosaics covering the walls inside. The Griboyedov Canal, cutting south and west through a district dense with museums, theaters, and parks, is part of Saint Petersburg's intricate system of man-made waterways that earned the city one of its nicknames: Venice of the North.", + "date": "2020-06-11", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Santa Elena Canyon under the Milky Way in Big Bend National Park, Texas", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Big sky at Big Bend", + "copyright": "© Stanley Ford/Shutterstock", + "description": "Seventy-six years ago today, on June 12, 1944, Big Bend officially became a US national park. The park covers more than 800,000 acres in West Texas along the Mexico border. This vast area—big enough to swallow Rhode Island—contains mountain, river, and desert ecosystems, including the largest protected area of the Chihuahuan Desert in the United States. Far removed from any urban centers and the light pollution that comes with them, Big Bend boasts some of the darkest skies you'll find in the Lower 48, earning it a designation as an international dark sky park. Even after 76 years, Big Bend still glows.", + "date": "2020-06-12", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Dourbie Gorge Corps Mill and adjoining bridge in Grands Causses Regional Nature Park, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A gorge-ous mill in the Causses", + "copyright": "© Hemis/Alamy", + "description": "It may look peaceful now, but on warm days the river below this mill attracts swimmers, kayakers, and the occasional sport fisherman. Moulin de Corps (Corps Mill) connects to a stone bridge that spans the Dourbie River in a gorge deep within the Grands Causses Regional Nature Park of southern France. Built by a French lord in the 14th century, the mill originally produced flour. But by the 20th century it had been converted to the private residence we see in today's picture. The Grands Causses Regional Nature Park is home to hundreds of mills like this one, examples of a cultural heritage that can still be found throughout the Mediterranean agro-pastoral landscape.", + "date": "2020-06-13", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "US Flag Plaza at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating Flag Day", + "copyright": "© Antonino Bartuccio/eStock Photo", + "description": "June 14 is Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States in 1777. Our nation's first official flag had 13 stars and 13 red and white stripes to represent the original 13 colonies that broke from British rule. The stars were arranged on a blue background to represent a 'new constellation.' In 1795, two more stars and two stripes were added to reflect the entry of Vermont and Kentucky to the Union. Then in 1818, Congress passed a plan to go back to 13 stripes and add only stars for new states. The current version of the flag has been in effect since 1960, after Hawaii became a state the prior year. The flags we're looking at here are flying in New Jersey's Liberty State Park, with the Statue of Liberty in the background.", + "date": "2020-06-14", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Surfer on the beach in Medewi, Bali, Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Surfer's paradise", + "copyright": "© helivideo/Getty Images", + "description": "Look closely at today's homepage image and you'll spot the shadow of a surfer who's probably delighted to be here in Medewi, Bali. It's a favorite spot for big waves, warm water, and beautiful views. With its thousands of islands and year-round warm water, Indonesia is a prime surfing destination. The island of Bali especially has gained a reputation as a mecca for the sport since global wave-chasers started arriving here in the 1960s and '70s. These days major surfing brands operate their Southeast Asia headquarters out of Bali. Peak surf season here usually falls between April and October, but you can get a fix anytime—just cue up a classic surf movie filmed on the beaches of Bali, such as 'Morning of the Earth' or 'The Endless Summer 2.'", + "date": "2020-06-15", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "St. Stephen's Green in Dublin, Ireland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In the footsteps of Leopold Bloom", + "copyright": "© L_E/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we're looking down at St. Stephen's Green in Dublin in honor of Bloomsday, a day when people celebrate Irish author James Joyce and his famous 1922 novel 'Ulysses.' But why today, you ask? That's because the novel follows the meanderings and thoughts (and meandering thoughts) of the protagonist, Leopold Bloom, and a host of other characters—real and fictional—from 8 AM on June 16, 1904, through the early hours of the next morning.\nIn 1924, Joyce himself mentioned in a letter that some people celebrated 'Bloom's day' on June 16, which must have amused him. Then, for the 50th anniversary of the events in the novel, a group of Irish literary figures and other 'Ulysses' enthusiasts organized a kind of a pilgrimage on June 16, 1954, ambling along the route that Bloom takes through Dublin. Bloomsday has since grown into a worldwide literary celebration. People in Dublin can follow in the characters' footsteps through the city's streets, visiting places immortalized in the novel; others may celebrate by dressing in the fashions of the time, eating food mentioned in the book, and performing readings of the text.", + "date": "2020-06-16", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Beaver Falls on Havasu Creek in the Grand Canyon, Arizona", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Don't go chasing waterfalls", + "copyright": "© Edwin Verin/Alamy", + "description": "The stunning limestone travertine steps of Beaver Falls are the last in a series of five waterfalls along Havasu Creek, near the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The water gets its turquoise color from calcium carbonate, which reflects the beautiful hue and creates an ever-changing tableau; the minerals are deposited, moved, and redeposited to create new formations.\nGetting to Beaver Falls is only for the adventurous—and lucky. First, you need a permit for Havasupai campground, which typically sell out in a day. From there, it's a 4-mile strenuous hike on rugged terrain with frequent water crossings, narrow ledges, and chains and ladders to assist when the trail gets especially precarious.\nYour persistence is rewarded with pools for swimming, a natural waterslide, and stunning red rock canyon views. It's no wonder this region is sacred to the Havasupai, whose name means 'people of the blue-green water.'", + "date": "2020-06-17", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Bojo River in Cebu, Philippines", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Boating on the Bojo", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "The Bojo River has been the lifeline for the people of Aloguinsan, a sparsely populated municipality of Cebu province in the Philippines. This region of Cebu only recently became a tourist destination when locals started offering cruises along the Bojo in small, outrigger-style boats like the one seen in this photo. Even with this new industry boosting the local economy over the past few years, Aloguinsan remained an out-of-the-way spot for tourists—larger towns and cities nearby still attracted more visitors. But the remoteness of the Bojo was always part of the selling point: Visitors who made the effort to come take a ride down the river would get taste of the quiet life in the fishing villages along the banks.", + "date": "2020-06-18", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Texas African American History Memorial on the State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating freedom", + "copyright": "© Moab Republic/Shutterstock", + "description": "Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, originated June 19, 1865 to recognize the day the remaining enslaved African Americans in the Confederacy were made aware of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years prior. This occurred in Texas—the most remote of the Confederate states—when Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay and read federal orders declaring that all enslaved people were free. Once a mostly regional observance, Juneteenth has in recent decades become a much broader celebration of African American freedom. This year in particular, it's seen as a way to express support for the African American and Black community during a time of widespread protests against systemic racism and police brutality.\nTo celebrate Juneteenth this year, we've come to the Texas African American History Memorial on the State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas. The memorial was created by Ed Dwight, a sculptor, former engineer, Air Force test pilot, and the first African American astronaut candidate. Dwight's sculpture, which was unveiled in 2016, depicts the broad sweep of African American history in Texas, from the 1500s to the present—centuries of enslavement, the Civil War, and legalized oppression and segregation, to current struggles and achievement. That history starts on the left side of the sculpture with Estevanico, an enslaved North African explorer who is thought to be the first person from Africa to walk on the soil of present-day Texas, in 1528.\nThe monument also depicts the events of June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people of the United States were finally declared free. Juneteenth has been a Texas state holiday since 1980, though it's long been celebrated in the Lone Star State. Today most states have passed legislation recognizing Juneteenth as either a state holiday or day of observance and many are advocating for it to be made a federal holiday.", + "date": "2020-06-19", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Artist Saype's 'Beyond Walls' installation in the Parc de la Grange, Geneva, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'Beyond Walls' for World Refugee Day", + "copyright": "© Valentin Flauraud/Shutterstock", + "description": "For World Refugee Day, we're featuring an aerial view of 'Beyond Walls,' an art installation by the French artist Saype. In the span of five years, he aims to create the longest symbolic human chain around the world by constructing outdoor designs of interlaced hands just like this in over 20 cities. The first four were completed in 2019 in Paris, Andorra, Berlin and Geneva, Switzerland, shown here.\nHis series hopes to promote unity and kindness, which seems an apt message for World Refugee Day. According to the United Nations, which established World Refugee Day in 2000, every minute some 20 people leave everything behind to escape war, persecution, or terror. Today's observance is intended to raise awareness of their plight.", + "date": "2020-06-20", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A bearded emperor tamarin monkey carrying a baby", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Grab onto the handlebars, kid", + "copyright": "© Chris White/iStock/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "How does a bearded tamarin celebrate Father's Day? Maybe by giving piggyback rides to pint-sized monkeys. From day one, both male and female bearded emperor tamarin babies (like the one hitching a ride in this photo), start growing their trademark handlebar mustaches and wispy beards. These diminutive residents of the Amazon basin are highly social animals. Females often give birth to twins and stay pretty busy during the day nursing them. After the babies are fed, the males watch over the youngsters by carrying them around on their backs. By the time the young tamarins reach two months old their pops become the primary caregivers, providing food and showing the ropes of the rainforest to their young charges—where to find fruit and nectar in the dry season, how to leap from branch to branch, and the best ways to groom those outrageous mustaches and beards.\nOn Father's Day, we recognize all the dads who revel in giving their kids piggyback rides and sharing the sweeter things in life. In this way, your dad may not be that much different from the mustachioed pop in today's image.", + "date": "2020-06-21", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Male southern double-collared sunbird on a rocket pincushion flower, Cape Town, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Pollinators: not to be sneezed at", + "copyright": "© Martin Willis/Minden Pictures", + "description": "As National Pollinator Week kicks off today, you might ask yourself why a US Senate resolution would officially dedicate a whole week to bees, birds, bats, beetles, and other critters that move pollen from plant to plant. True, on days when your eyes are rubbed red by lunchtime and the Allegra won't seem to kick in, you might not think the world of pollen. But in ways that transcend sinus clarity, your world wouldn't be the same without pollinators—they're to thank for as many as one in three bites of food eaten in the US. Pollinator Week is meant to highlight problems—like climate change, pollution, and invasive species—that threaten pollinator animals, especially bee populations that are already declining.\nThe pollinator we're featuring today—a male southern double-collared sunbird—is hanging out on a rocket pincushion flower not only to complement his groovy vibe, but also because the bright-orange bloom is providing his lunch. The sunbird family of nectar-feeders extends from here in South Africa throughout warmer parts of Europe. Sunbirds are unrelated to the Americas' hummingbirds, but the two feathered families' similar, florally rich habitats set them on similar evolutionary paths—a phenomenon called convergent evolution—to become key pollinators in their ecosystems.", + "date": "2020-06-22", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bull Point in Devon, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Flowers by the sea", + "copyright": "© Robert Harding World Imagery/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "It might be hard to believe that this breathtaking stretch of coastline near Bull Point on the northern coast of Devon, England, was once notorious for smugglers and wreckers. Today, it's a respite from the crowds, boasting views of dramatic cliffs, rocky headlands, and sandy bays. Along these shores in summertime you can spot colorful patches of wildflowers, which have become a less common sight in the UK over the last hundred years or so. In fact, the country has lost 97% of its wildflower meadows since the 1930s as land has been turned over to grow food crops. Some once-common species like the crested-cow-wheat, spiked rampion, and man orchid are so rare they can only be found at the edges of rural roadsides and small, family-owned farms.\nThankfully, the wildflowers pictured here, Armeria maritima, aka sea pink or sea thrift, continue to bloom among the rocky terrain. These pinkish blooms are native to coastal climates and often flourish on the sides of cliffs—and we're sure glad they still do.", + "date": "2020-06-23", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Midsummer light captured at a lake near the city of Örebro, Sweden", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Midsummer in Sweden", + "copyright": "© Anders Jorulf/Getty Images", + "description": "This mirrorlike lake—pictured not at dawn nor dusk, but under the tireless midnight sun that marks Scandinavian summers—lies just outside Örebro, a midsized city in south-central Sweden. To Swedes, late June is synonymous with Midsummer, a solstice festival with roots in ancient, pagan Europe that was later combined with the June 24 Christian feast of John the Baptist.\nIt's one of the country's most celebrated events, and in a typical year festivities include bonfires, outdoor feasts of herring and potatoes, and dances around maypoles decorated with greenery and flowers. But no doubt many Swedes are opting for a more isolated, back-to-nature Midsummer season in 2020—as our image may encourage.", + "date": "2020-06-24", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "German navy tall ship Gorch Fock in waters off Reykjavík, Iceland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hoisting a flag for seafarers", + "copyright": "© DEEPOL by plainpicture/Henn Photography", + "description": "Here above the chilly seas off Iceland, we're peering down at a tall ship called the Gorch Fock—a training vessel of the German navy. Built in 1958, it replaced the original 1933 Gorch Fock, which was seized by the Soviets in the wake of World War II (but is now back home in Stralsund, Germany, as a museum ship). Because traditionally rigged tall ships are valued as tools for learning general sailing skills, the '58 Gorch Fock is still in official service—but for much of the 21st century, it's been in and out of dry dock for repairs and safety improvements.\nToday marks the International Day of the Seafarer, which serves to highlight how crucial overseas shipping is to daily life around the world. The event is also intended to remind us of the bravery and sacrifice shown by sailors of all stripes as they endeavor to perform this essential function. As much as 90% of all cargo travels by sea at some point in its journey to the store or your door, so next time you encounter an old sea dog on a dark and stormy night, be sure to say thanks.", + "date": "2020-06-25", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grandidier's baobab forest near Morondava, Madagascar", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Beautiful baobabs", + "copyright": "© Thomas Marent/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today we celebrate the island nation of Madagascar, located off the southeast coast of Africa, which became independent of France 60 years ago today, in 1960. Madagascar's national tree is the stately baobab—impossibly tall and imposing, but a little silly at the same time. In fact, its nickname is the 'upside-down tree,' since it looks like it was planted with its roots in the air. Six of the world's nine baobab species are native to Madagascar. The trees we're looking at today are Grandidier's baobabs, the largest of them all, lining the Avenue of the Baobabs near the western coast.\nThis species can grow up to 100 feet tall and 36 feet in diameter, a measurement that can actually change as the trunks store water during rainy seasons to help the trees survive in times of drought. Baobabs are also known for their longevity; these growing along the Avenue of the Baobabs are estimated to be 2,800 years old. Locally, the Grandidier's baobab is referred to as 'renala,' or 'mother of the forest.'", + "date": "2020-06-26", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona in Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Looking for peace on the precipice", + "copyright": "© Volodymyr Kalyniuk/Alamy", + "description": "The Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona sits on an outcropping almost 2,500 feet high overlooking the Adige River Valley in northern Italy, near the city of Verona. Since the Middle Ages, this spot has been a destination for religious pilgrimages. The faithful are drawn no doubt by the views and, perhaps, the dangerous path to get there—enlightenment shouldn't come easy.\nOver the centuries, the structure has evolved from a hermitage to a church, first inaugurated in 1530, and eventually to a sanctuary for contemplation and reflection. In the mid-1970s, architect Guido Tisato oversaw a major renovation, including digging out more of the mountain to add additional space. Today, visitors can reach the sanctuary from above via a paved path or from below, on a longer trail, known as the 'Path of Hope,' that ends with a steep staircase zigzagging upward. We think those who manage the climb up may be justified in feeling a little superior.", + "date": "2020-06-27", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Empire State Building lit up in honor of Pride Week in 2014, New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Keep shining", + "copyright": "© C. Taylor Crothers/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Since 1970, New York City has celebrated LGBTQIA+ pride with a parade, public speeches and rallies, and record-setting crowds—officials estimate the 2019 NYC Pride March drew in 5 million people. This photo shows the LED display casting rainbow-hued light across the upper levels of Manhattan's iconic Empire State Building to celebrate 2014's Pride Week.\nPride celebrations will be a little more subdued this year, with social gatherings limited due to the coronavirus outbreak. Events that would normally fill public spaces with friends and families out to join in the fun have largely been canceled. But that doesn't mean you can't participate virtually. How will you safely celebrate Pride this year?", + "date": "2020-06-28", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Goats in an argan tree near Essaouira, Morocco", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Goats don't grow on trees", + "copyright": "© Nizz/Shutterstock", + "description": "You're not seeing things—these goats in Essaouira, Morocco, have climbed high up into an argan tree. And it's not a one-time event. The goats enjoy the small yellow fruit these trees produce, and when the low-hanging fruit is gone they're willing and able to make the climb. Goats aren't the only ones benefitting from these trees. The nuts from argan trees are used to produce argan oil, which is edible and also used for some rather pricey cosmetics, making it a valuable export.\nThe goats contribute to the argan oil business when orchard owners enlist them to unwittingly harvest the nuts. Because the goats tend to swallow the entire fruit, the nuts pass through their digestive systems intact. Once the nuts are excreted, they're gathered from the droppings and cracked open to expose the seed kernels inside—it's these kernels that contain the valuable oil. Occasionally the partnership between orchard owner and goat backfires, though, and the goats must be prevented from chomping away too much in the interest of profits. It's all a delicate balancing act.", + "date": "2020-06-29", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Jabiru storks in the Pantanal of Brazil", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "We're gonna need a bigger birdhouse", + "copyright": "© Juan-Carlos Munoz/Minden Pictures", + "description": "You're more likely to see jabiru storks down on the shores of ponds or on riverbanks, where they hunt for small fish, amphibians, and lizards. They're the tallest flying bird in South and Central America, with the largest males standing 5 feet. Despite their size, jabiru storks are graceful fliers. Here in the Pantanal, a sprawling tropical wetland in western Brazil, jabiru storks will build a massive nest in late August or September—just as spring is beginning in the Southern Hemisphere. The stork mates in this image may be scouting out a good place for their nest. And once it's built, the pair will raise anywhere from two to five jabiru stork chicks.", + "date": "2020-06-30", + "path": "US/images/2020-06-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-06-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Canada's $20 view", + "copyright": "© Schroptschop/Getty Images", + "description": "For Canada Day, we're looking at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. And if you're thinking that this amazing view is worth more than $20, you're right. But this priceless scene was once featured on Canada's $20 bill, hence the nickname. Canada Day, celebrated on July 1, commemorates the date in 1867 when Canada was recognized as a self-governing country under the British Empire. It's not exactly Canadian Independence Day—it marks the passing of the Constitution Act of 1867, which was the first major step toward Canada's sovereignty.\nMoraine Lake is just one of the many beautiful areas in Canada's oldest national park. Located in Alberta's Rocky Mountains, Banff covers more than 2,500 square miles—though we should say 6,641 square kilometres. After all, it's Canada Day.", + "date": "2020-07-01", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of blue and white parasols on the rocky coast of Rhodes, an island in Greece", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "All Rhodes lead to the beach", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Welcome to sunny Rhodes, Greece, an island of stunning beaches and steeped in history. Rhodes sits just off the coast of Turkey and has been occupied for more than 3,500 years by a parade of empires, from Minoans and Persians to Greeks, Romans, and Arabs, and even a Catholic order of knights. It is still famous for being the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—the Colossus of Rhodes—even though there's no visible trace of the statue since it was destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BCE, having stood for just 54 years.\nIn 1948, Rhodes became a part of Greece and today is one of the nation's most-visited islands. People come for the sun, the Greek and Roman ruins, the lush Valley of Butterflies, and especially Rhodes City, the largest medieval town in Europe. Its wonderfully preserved stone walls and gates, cobblestone streets, and Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes all contributed to its designation as a World Heritage site in 1988.", + "date": "2020-07-02", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cape foxes in the Kalahari Desert, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Dog days of summer", + "copyright": "© NSP-RF/Alamy", + "description": "The weather is warmer, and the days are longer, which can only mean one thing—the dog days of summer have arrived. These Cape foxes are helping us celebrate the dog days with their frolicking in the Kalahari Desert. They may not be the kind of 'dogs' you typically think of, but Cape foxes are from the same family (Canidae) as the pooches you know and love. Partly to escape the heat in the desert scrubland it prefers, the Cape fox is most active just before dawn or after dusk, commonly spotted during the early mornings and early evenings.\nIf you're wondering how the phrase 'dog days of summer' came about, look to the sky. In summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, around the time of the summer solstice, the star called Sirius makes its return to the night sky after having been absent during winter. Better known as the Dog Star, because it's part of the Canis Major constellation, Sirius is by far the brightest star in the night sky. This time of year, it becomes visible again above the eastern horizon for a moment just before sunrise.", + "date": "2020-07-03", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Independence Day fireworks over the National Mall, Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Independence Day!", + "copyright": "© Jon Bilous/Shutterstock", + "description": "Across the United States on July 4, we celebrate the adoption on this day in 1776 of the Declaration of Independence, one of the best break-up letters ever written. In this pronouncement, the Second Continental Congress put Great Britain on notice that the 13 American Colonies were no longer subject to its rules or rulers and were forming a new country, the United States of America. Declaration signers, recognizing the importance of the moment and the message, anticipated that generations later, we would remember and celebrate 'from one end of this continent to the other.' The celebration we're looking at here is at the National Mall in Washington, DC, with fireworks rising above the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, and reflected on the Potomac River.", + "date": "2020-07-04", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great Point Light on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "There once was a lighthouse from...", + "copyright": "© Cate Brown/Cavan Images", + "description": "Nantucket is the island home of about 12,000 people. But venture to its sandy northern reaches, composed of narrow sand spits and only accessible via 4x4 vehicles, and you might not bump into many folks on your way to this historic—and still very important—lighthouse.\nThe Great Point Light near the island's northernmost tip traces its origin to 1784, a time when Nantucket was world famous—not so much for appearing in countless (often bawdy) limericks, but as the epicenter of the American whaling industry. Herman Melville wrote in 1851 that Nantucket whalers 'owned' the world's oceans. To get home, all those whaling ships had to navigate the perilous shoals between the island's north shore and nearby Cape Cod. This lighthouse was the solution, first in the form of a wooden tower that burned in 1816, then a stone version toppled by a storm in 1984. The current structure, built partly with materials from the previous one, was dedicated in 1986 and has been in official operation since.", + "date": "2020-07-05", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tolbachik volcanic complex on the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Welcome to the Ring of Fire", + "copyright": "© Egor Vlasov/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we're visiting the pair of volcanoes known as Tolbachik—the flat-topped Plosky (Flat) Tolbachik on the left of our image, and the majestic Ostry (Sharp) Tolbachik on the right, which soars 12,080 feet above the Kamchatka Peninsula in far eastern Russia. These are just two of roughly 300 volcanoes scattered through the region; 29 of them, including the Tolbachik complex, are still active. In fact, there is so much volcanic activity here that UNESCO calls the peninsula 'one of the most outstanding volcanic regions in the world,' and has designated it a World Heritage site.\nThe Kamchatka Peninsula juts out from the Russian mainland between the Sea of Okhotsk to the west and the Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea to the east. The sparsely populated peninsula makes up the western edge of the Ring of Fire, a chain of volcanoes along the Pacific Ocean that account for 90% of the world's seismic activity. Wild, remote, and primal, Kamchatka is home to more than just volcanoes. Among the abundant wildlife that call the peninsula home are the arctic fox, tundra wolf, reindeer, lynx, huge Chukotka moose, and the Kamchatka brown bear that can tip the scales at 1,400 pounds.", + "date": "2020-07-06", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Enhanced-color composite of the Caloris Basin, Mercury", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Mercury in retrograde", + "copyright": "© NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington", + "description": "Today we're traveling to outer space to catch a glimpse of the Caloris Basin on the planet Mercury. This small planet—about the size of Earth's moon—is riddled with craters, but none as spectacular as the Caloris Basin. One of the largest impact craters in the solar system, Caloris is about 950 miles across and ringed by mile-high mountains.\nNow, the study of space is called astronomy, and that's generally our focus when we feature stars, planets, and galaxies on the Bing homepage. But today we're also listening to those who follow astrology. If you've been noticing an uptick in confusion or a spate of misfortune lately, astrologers will tell you that 'Mercury retrograde' could be the culprit. Lasting through July 12, this is one of three times each year that Mercury appears to be traveling backwards—or what's sometimes called Mercury retrograde. This happens due to an optical illusion caused by differences in Earth's orbit relative to Mercury's. Because Mercury is named after the Romans' messenger of the gods, astrology associates the planet with communication. Accordingly, during Mercury retrograde, the astrologically inclined expect misunderstandings, scheduling problems, and disagreements to abound.", + "date": "2020-07-07", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gray seal pup resting on a beach in Blakeney National Nature Reserve, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's only Wednesday", + "copyright": "© Kevin Sawford/Getty Images", + "description": "After looking at this adorable gray seal pup you may be surprised to learn that its Latin name translates to hooked-nose sea pig (or piglet, in this pup's case). Over 110,000 gray seals, more than 35% of the world's population, make their home in and around the coastal waters of the British Isles. As autumn approaches, pupping season begins, and fuzzy pups—like the one photographed here—can be spotted on the coasts and beaches of the eastern Atlantic. About a month after the seal pups are born, they're abruptly weaned when their mothers return to the sea to hunt for food and find a new mate. The older pups then congregate for protection in groups called weaner pods. Within weeks they shed their thick pup fur and take to the sea to learn how to catch their own fish.", + "date": "2020-07-08", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "American Basin in southern Colorado's San Juan Mountains", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "High alpine color in Colorado", + "copyright": "© Blaine Harrington III/Alamy", + "description": "Songstress Dolly Parton once sang 'wildflowers don't care where they grow,' but we gotta believe the wildflowers growing in Colorado's American Basin, shown here, are pretty delighted with their surroundings. American Basin is in the San Juan Mountains in the southern part of the state, about a five-hour drive from Denver. Visitors here will find rocky cliffs, streams, unique rock formations, and some spectacular wildflowers. July and August are the best months to see the blooms—it's the time of year when you'll reliably spot the Rocky Mountain columbine (Colorado's state flower), elephant's head, Parry's primrose, and marsh marigold. Bring us back a bouquet, all right?", + "date": "2020-07-09", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The bell tower in Lake Reschen, South Tyrol, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Italy's submerged village", + "copyright": "© Scacciamosche/Getty Images", + "description": "A 14th-century church tower peeking above the water offers a clue to the past here at Lake Reschen, in northern Italy. Until the mid-20th century, this site in the Italian Alps was home to the village of Graun, which included some 163 homes. But then in 1939, an electric company announced plans to build a dam and an artificial lake here, which would submerge Graun and part of the town of Reschen. Despite public outcry and delays due to World War II, the towns were eventually submerged in 1950 (with everyone safely removed, of course). These days, the remaining church steeple draws tourists, especially in winter, when the lake is frozen over and visitors can walk across.", + "date": "2020-07-10", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bàu Cá Cái mangrove forest in Quảng Ngãi province, Vietnam", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "How Quảng Ngãi got its grove back", + "copyright": "© Robert Harding World Imagery/Offset", + "description": "Could these humble rows of trees prevent a natural disaster? The Vietnamese government hopes so. Mangrove forests like Bàu Cá Cái in coastal Vietnam's Quảng Ngãi province are an important shield against destructive typhoons that rock the coast each year. Unfortunately, mangrove trees have been depleted over the years by population growth, climate change, and increased use of waters for fish farming. Plantings at Bàu Cá Cái—outlined by bamboo frames to create the neat patterns seen here—have been part of a major initiative to regenerate nearly 10,000 acres of mangrove forest around the country.", + "date": "2020-07-11", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ežezers Lake in the Latgale region, Latvia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A day to take a moment", + "copyright": "© Eaglewood Films/Nimia", + "description": "'A field of water betrays the spirit that is in the air. It is continually receiving new life and motion from above. It is intermediate between land and sky.' So Henry David Thoreau immortalized Walden Pond, but he could have been describing this calming image of Ežezers Lake in Latvia. Today, the birthday of that famous American advocate for pursuing a simple life is also National Simplicity Day, an annual reminder to unplug, slow down, step back, and consider your life. Thoreau's most famous work (that you probably haven't read since high school), 'Walden,' is his account of the two years, two months, and two days he spent away from society in a cabin near the shore of Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. Through this work he encourages us to take a step back and look for ways to simplify our lives. 'Our life is frittered away by detail,' Thoreau observed. 'Simplify, simplify.'\nThis advice is as sound today as it was 165 years ago when it first appeared in print. Some things you can do to mark the day are unplug from your devices (even this one—eventually); declutter your house; take a walk in the woods; and maybe even reread 'Walden.'", + "date": "2020-07-12", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park, Washington state", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Welcome to the Hoh", + "copyright": "© Jorge Romano/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Don't let this sunny picture fool you. The Hoh, a temperate rainforest on the western side of Olympic National Park in Washington state, sees between 12 and 14 feet of rain each year, making it one of the wettest places in the continental US. But all that moisture creates a lush, even mystical environment. The forest features a mix of conifers and deciduous trees draped heavily with moss, like the arching big leaf maple in our homepage image. A stroll through the forest will also reveal the massive Sitka spruce and western hemlock trees that may reach more than 300 feet up into the dense canopy. Below, the woods teem with ferns, lichen, and other vegetation. It's an enchanted forest right out of a fairy tale.", + "date": "2020-07-13", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Panthéon in Paris, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Under Parisian skies", + "copyright": "© manjik/Shutterstock", + "description": "For Bastille Day, aka French National Day, we examine not the titular prison that was the site of the beginning of the French Revolution, but another building inexorably wrapped up in that powder-keg moment of French history. The dome in the upper right portion of this photo belongs to the Panthéon. Construction of the building—intended to be a church—began in 1758. But by the time it was completed in 1790, the French Revolution was in full swing and the new establishment decided that it should instead be used as a mausoleum for distinguished French citizens, which it remains today.", + "date": "2020-07-14", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The flooded crypt at Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Who left the tub running?", + "copyright": "© Oliver Hoffmann/Alamy", + "description": "'Sound II,' this sculpture by Antony Gormley, has stood here in the oft-flooded crypt of Winchester Cathedral in the south of England since 1986—not trying to get a plumber on the horn, but quietly standing guard and studying the water in its cupped hands. Elsewhere in the cathedral you'll find another notable statue: The likeness of William 'Diver Bill' Walker, a local hero who—for six years starting in 1906—worked alone in a heavy diving suit to shore up the increasingly flooded structure as it threatened to sink into the boggy soil beneath. Nowadays it's stable, but the lowest level still sees its share of standing water during rainy periods.\nWe're here on the feast day of Swithin (sometimes spelled Swithun), the 9th-century bishop who's now venerated as patron saint of the cathedral. But St. Swithin is most commonly name-dropped in an old weather proverb that begins, 'St. Swithin's day if thou dost rain, for 40 days it will remain.' If it rains on St. Swithin's Day, July 15, expect another 40 days of deluge.\nThe good news: 'St. Swithin's day if thou be fair, for 40 days 'twill rain nae mare.' But if all this just sounds like hooey to you, try today's quiz and see if you think any other weather folklore holds water.", + "date": "2020-07-15", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "North Pacific humpback whale breaching in Frederick Sound, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Summertime in Alaska", + "copyright": "© Tony Wu/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Humpback whales are famous for breaching—leaping out of the water in a spectacular display of size and power. Even though they can weigh more than a house and stretch to 50 feet in length, they still manage aquatic acrobatics that are amazing to behold, as the picture on our homepage captures so beautifully. Scientists don't know why some whales breach but speculate it's a form of communication or a mating display. Or maybe they're just having fun.\nOur homepage image comes from Frederick Sound in Southeast Alaska, one of the best places to see humpbacks in July. The whales return to the area in summer to dine on krill, herring, and other delicacies in the cool waters. But as fall approaches, they'll start their long journey south to spend the winter in tropical environs, as would any sensible mammal with the means to travel.", + "date": "2020-07-16", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Happy hot air balloon", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Let's face it: It's World Emoji Day", + "copyright": "© Leonsbox/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Most versions of the calendar emoji (📆) always give the date as July 17—ever wondered why? Well, for the real nerds among you, it's because July 17, 2002, is the date Apple first rolled out its iCal app (the icon for which inspired the iPhone calendar emoji). But if your reaction to that trivia is 😴, just think of it as a good reminder—like the smiling interior of the hot air balloon in today's photo—that today is World Emoji Day. 🥳\nIf you still type :-D instead of 😀 to express joy, you're certainly old school, but maybe less so than your (grand)kids think. Even Harvey Ball—who designed the iconic yellow-pated smiley (a prototype for 🙂) way back in 1963—was late to the emoji party: A clay pot discovered in Turkey bears the oldest known cartoon of a smiling face, which dates back about 4,000 years. These days, emoji are a virtual second language for the whole 🌎. They’re organized under the Unicode Standard for text encoding, which ensures that characters from A to Z to Æ to ‽ to 💯 display similarly across communication platforms and languages. The underlying code is overseen by the Unicode Consortium, a humble Bay Area nonprofit despite its vaguely dystopian name. Actually, it's quite the democracy: Anyone anywhere can make a case for a new emoji, so if you've got an idea for a 🔥 one, get over to unicode.org and fill out a proposal. 😎", + "date": "2020-07-17", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Nine-spotted moth in Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The moth wonderful time of the year", + "copyright": "© Thomas Marent/Minden Pictures", + "description": "You're forgiven if this is the first you're hearing of National Moth Week, even though it's been going strong for eight years as a global call to learn about and observe the fuzzy little insects. All too often dismissed as pesky, drab counterparts to our brightly fluttering friends the butterflies, moths seem to hog every light but the spotlight. But they don't need flashy marketing to win the numbers game: With an estimated 160,000 moth species (though some estimates go up to half a million), they vastly outnumber their swaggering butterfly cousins in the Lepidoptera order.\nPlus, as the nine-spotted moth in today's image proves, butterflies don't have such a wing up on pretty patterning as you might think. The moth's orange stripes and white flecks across its 1.5-inch wingspan make it one of many moths that show aposematism, biologist-ese for colorful visual features that say 'I taste bad' to predators but 'I look cool' to humans. And that's not all moths can tell us: Moths are important bioindicators, meaning a healthy moth population in most cases indicates a healthy environment. So as National Moth Week kicks off today, consider leaving the porch light on a few nights to see what kind of moth-ley crew swarms to your door.", + "date": "2020-07-18", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Grand Canal and Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Venice by night", + "copyright": "© Jim Richardson/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "In Venice, Italy, the third Sunday in July is known as 'Festa del Redentore' (The Redeemer's Feast), which commemorates the city's salvation from the plague in the 16th century. As Italy still reels from being hard hit by the new coronavirus, the holiday is particularly poignant this year. It traditionally features a fireworks display, a regatta, and a temporary bridge that connects the Zattere promenade to the Church of the Redeemer on the island of Giudecca. While this year's celebration will look different due to COVID-19, it will still be an important and festive day for Venetians.", + "date": "2020-07-19", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Earthrise across Mare Smythii on the moon", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Earthrise on Moon Day", + "copyright": "© Image Science and Analysis Laboratory, NASA-Johnson Space Center", + "description": "Only two dozen people have ever personally witnessed the Earth rising over the lunar surface: the crews of Apollo 8 through 17. Those 24 astronauts are also the only humans to leave low-Earth orbit and see the 'dark' side of the moon—and only 12 of them walked on its surface.\nWe celebrate July 20 as Moon Day, the anniversary of Apollo 11's Eagle lander touching down on the moon and the momentous first steps taken there by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Today's picture of our big blue marble hanging above Mare Smythii was taken by the one of crew of that mission 51 years ago today, but neither Armstrong, Aldrin, nor Command Module Pilot Michael Collins could recall which of them snapped the iconic shot.", + "date": "2020-07-20", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The town of Dinant and the River Meuse in Namur province, Belgium", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Belgium celebrates its independence", + "copyright": "© Kadagan/Shutterstock", + "description": "On July 21, Belgium celebrates its independence from the Netherlands and the anniversary of the establishment of the Kingdom of Belgium in 1831. The holiday brings us to the bank of the River Meuse across from the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame de Dinant, the best-known landmark in the Belgian town of Dinant in Namur province. For such a small city (population about 14,000), Dinant has a rich history. It's the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, and has a museum dedicated to his life and instruments. The Charles de Gaulle Bridge, which crosses the Meuse, is lined with 28 saxophone sculptures, each one representing a different country in the European Union. Namur province is also the birthplace of Leffe beer, which was brewed by monks in the abbey of Leffe starting in 1240.\nOf course, you can celebrate Belgium today with classics like Belgian waffles, fries, or chocolates. But if you're in Dinant, you might also crack open a Leffe and listen to your favorite saxophone player.", + "date": "2020-07-21", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blue wildebeest herd migrating at sunset, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Wildebeest on the move", + "copyright": "© Denis-Huot/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Each year, as many as 1.5 million blue wildebeest move through the Serengeti region of eastern Africa, traveling in a roughly 800-mile loop through Tanzania and Kenya as they chase lush, green grass and fresh water. When resources are depleted in one area, the animals move to another. Late summer often finds them in Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve, shown on today's homepage. The speedy wildebeest (the species can run up to 50 mph!) is not alone in its journey; hundreds of thousands of zebras, gazelles, and elands accompany the herd. The great number of animals makes this phenomenon one of the largest land migrations on Earth, often called the World Cup of Wildlife.", + "date": "2020-07-22", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Base of Fort Lovrijenac in Kolorina Bay, Dubrovnik, Croatia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "At the foot of 'Dubrovnik's Gibraltar'", + "copyright": "© Barbara Vallance/Getty Images", + "description": "The stairs in today's photo lead to Fort Lovrijenac, an 11th-century fortress jutting out into the Adriatic Sea just outside the western wall of Dubrovnik, Croatia. 'Game of Thrones' fans will recognize these doors as entrances to a dwelling in the fictional city of King's Landing. Legend claims that when the fort was built on this rocky coastal outpost, it took just three months to construct. The locals of what was then Ragusa knew they had limited time before their rivals, the Venetians, would arrive to build their own outpost and rule over them. According to 'The Chronicles of Ragusa,' the plan worked—the fort was completed just as the surprised Venetians arrived in ships heavy with supplies.\nAs the centuries marched on, Fort Lovrijenac was reinforced and added to until an earthquake in 1667 nearly destroyed it together with the rest of the town. What would eventually become Dubrovnik was rebuilt, as was the fort, complete with an inscription above the gate that translates to 'Freedom is not to be sold for all the treasure in the world.' Today the walled city of Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage site, safeguarding much of its Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, including churches, monasteries, palaces, and fountains.", + "date": "2020-07-23", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Elephants at Kapama Private Game Reserve in South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Trunks stick together", + "copyright": "© Simon Eeman/Getty Images", + "description": "In honor of Cousins Day, we're looking at a pair of African elephants who seem to have nothing but love for each other. Elephants are matriarchal, meaning they live in female-led groups. The matriarch—usually the biggest and oldest female—leads an extended family group that includes aunts, sisters, and their young, so a given herd is likely to be full of cousins.\nCousins Day is about celebrating the family bonds between first cousins and even distant ones. You probably know that your first cousins are the children of your aunts and uncles, but what about their kids? They're not your second cousins—they're your first cousins once removed (one generation removed). Your children and the children of your first cousins are second cousins. Got it?", + "date": "2020-07-24", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Disko Bay, Ilulissat, Greenland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Going with the floe", + "copyright": "© Kertu/Shutterstock", + "description": "Welcome to Disko Bay near the town of Ilulissat, Greenland, where summer's midnight sun will dip just below the horizon for only about an hour and a half tonight. In fact, for several weeks in the period around the summer solstice, the sun doesn't set at all on Disko Bay. Technically, the 'midnight sun' occurs in places north of the Arctic Circle or south of the Antarctic Circle when the sun remains visible at the local midnight. This natural phenomenon lasts from April to August in the northern regions of Greenland. (The opposite effect, polar night, occurs during winter months when the sun does not rise above the horizon.)\nSo much light during the summer months means that the massive icebergs in nearby Ilulissat Icefjord are easily visible from this west coast town, which is home to about 4,500 people, most of them Indigenous Inuit. Ilulissat is also home to almost as many Greenland dogs, which are sturdy sled dogs with thick fur that prevents frostbite. They're bred for long-distance travel in cold climates, and those physical attributes come in handy, because even in the height of summer, average daily temperatures here barely top 50 degrees, despite all that sun.", + "date": "2020-07-25", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Frank Gehry's BP Pedestrian Bridge connecting Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park in Chicago", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A path to access", + "copyright": "© Devon Neff/Shutterstock", + "description": "Here's an example of cutting-edge form meeting practical function. This snakelike bridge, the brainchild of famed architect Frank Gehry, provides a meandering and safe path over a busy thoroughfare that separates Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park in downtown Chicago. With a gentle 5% slope, the 935-foot bridge is accessible for people who use wheelchairs or have trouble navigating stairs, and that's the main reason why we're featuring it on our homepage today. Thirty years ago to the day, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans With Disabilities Act. This sweeping civil rights bill prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities at work, in school, and in public spaces. The resulting law meant that much of the country's physical infrastructure, like this elegantly curving bridge, was required to accommodate people with disabilities.", + "date": "2020-07-26", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tamul waterfall in the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A stunning sight in Mexico's wilderness", + "copyright": "© Robert Harding World Imagery/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Here in central Mexico, the Gallinas River spills into the Tampaón River gorge to create Tamul waterfall, renowned as a jewel of the country's wilderness. Both rivers offer great swimming near the falls, and boaters can float by on the Tampaón for close-up views. Both activities are best attempted between July and October, though: During wetter months, the falls converge into a thundering cataract as the Gallinas rises to form torrential rapids.\nIn the ancient Huastec language, Tamul means 'place of pitchers,' comparing the cenotes—or underwater sinkholes—that dot the Gallinas riverbed to giant vessels being poured out by the gods. This corner of the state of San Luis Potosí was once a domain of the Huastecs, who split from the Maya three to four millennia ago to settle the lands from here east to the Gulf of Mexico. By the early 16th century, the society crumbled as other Mesoamerican cultures gained influence and the Spanish began colonizing Mexico. But many of their stone temples and earthen pyramids in the region still remain, as do tens of thousands of native Huastec speakers.", + "date": "2020-07-27", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve in Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Over the boardwalk", + "copyright": "© Abstract Aerial Art/Getty Images", + "description": "In this shallow stretch of Shark Bay in Western Australia, a natural record of Earth's history lies just below the water's surface. Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve protects our planet's biggest collections of stromatolites—small sedimentary rock towers built up over the centuries. Each layer captures fossils of the many microorganisms that populate our oceans. Some of the stromatolites in Hamelin Pool contain fossil specimens that are 3 billion years old. When you're strolling down the boardwalk of Hamelin Pool, you're walking over an unparalleled collection of biological history. The view of the Indian Ocean's not bad either.", + "date": "2020-07-28", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kalsoy Island, one of the Faroe Islands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Góða ólavsøku, from the Faroes!", + "copyright": "© Swen Stroop/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "The festival known as Ólavsøka spans several days, but officially July 29 is the big day of merrymaking in the Faroe Islands. What exactly are the Faroese people celebrating? Technically, they're observing the death of Saint Olaf. The Norwegian King Olaf II is said to have died in battle on this day in 1030. A century later, he was sainted by the Catholic Church.\nToday, the Faroes are an autonomous territory of Denmark, but they have centuries-old ties to Norway, and the Norwegian influence on Faroese culture remains so strong, they celebrate King Olaf II with Ólavsøka—literally translated to 'Olaf's wake.' Clear as the skies over the Faroes, right? The celebration includes a rowing competition, traditional Faroese chain dancing, and music everywhere.", + "date": "2020-07-29", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hamerkop standing on a hippo, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "International Day of Friendship", + "copyright": "© David Fettes/Getty Images", + "description": "Who better to embody the spirit of International Friendship Day than these two buddies of different species? Here in Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park, the hamerkop, a wading bird, catches a ride from a hippo into deeper waters, where it can access fish and insects it otherwise couldn't reach.\nIn 2011, the United Nations declared July 30 as International Friendship Day, but individual countries have long set aside various dates to celebrate that special bond between friends. In India and parts of South America, Friendship Day is more widely celebrated than here in the United States. And how does one celebrate this day? It can be as simple as letting your pals know that you appreciate their friendship, no matter where they happen to be, either physically or in the biological taxonomy.", + "date": "2020-07-30", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Nevada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The Big Blue of the Sierra", + "copyright": "© Mariusz Blach/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "High in the Sierra Nevada, straddling the border between Nevada and California, you'll find the largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe—sometimes called Big Blue. Seventy-two miles in circumference, with an average depth of 1,000 feet, it has the sixth-largest volume of any lake in the US—only the Great Lakes are larger. For at least 6,000 years, the territory of the Washoe people centered around Lake Tahoe, but the arrival of non-native people in the 19th century led to a series of armed conflicts and eventual loss of land to farms and townships.\nThe lake has a long history of disputes. Even its name wasn't formally agreed upon until 1945. Since the first European American saw it in 1844, it has been called Lake Bonpland, Mountain Lake, Fremont's Lake, Fallen Leaf Lake, Maheon Lake, and Lake Bigler, after California's third governor and noted Confederate sympathizer, John Bigler. It was that name that Lake Tahoe finally supplanted on maps starting in 1862. The name 'Tahoe' is thought to derive from the Washoe word 'Da ow ga,' meaning 'The Lake.' But not everyone was enamored of the new moniker. Mark Twain famously criticized it as an 'unmusical cognomen' and that it should retain the name Bigler 'until some name less flat, insipid and spooney than Tahoe is invented for it.' Apparently, we're still waiting.", + "date": "2020-07-31", + "path": "US/images/2020-07-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-07-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A lava flow hits water as a tour boat passes, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Where fire meets water", + "copyright": "© Patrick Kelley/Getty Images", + "description": "'Keep your distance' might be the mantra for 2020, but here at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the 50th state's 'Big Island,' it's always been good advice. Especially so for the passengers on this tour boat as they witness a red-hot lava flow hitting the chilly ocean with a tremendous explosion of steam.\nWe're visiting to mark the anniversary of the park's founding on August 1, 1916. Established some 43 years before Hawaii statehood, Hawaii Volcanoes was the first national park in a US territory. It's centered around two volcanic systems: Mauna Loa, one of the world's most massive volcanoes, and the highly active Kīlauea, which erupted continually from 1983 until an explosive 2018 eruption that calmed it for the time being.", + "date": "2020-08-01", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Bellissima!", + "copyright": "© Massimo Ripani/eStock Photo", + "description": "Isola Bella translates from Italian to English as 'Beautiful Island.' We're not going to argue with that. It certainly stands out even amid the rest of picturesque Lake Maggiore in Italy's northwestern Piedmont region. For years, the only human habitation on the island was a small fishing village. The village is still there, but in 1632, Carlo III, an Italian royal, commissioned the construction of a large palazzo (palace) on the island. The ostentatious palace includes a model Italian garden. Both are now major tourist attractions. Visitors to Stresa, the nearby town on the mainland, can book passage to Isola Bella and the other Borromean Islands for day trips or overnight stays…and our list of future travel destinations grows ever longer.", + "date": "2020-08-02", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lightning storm in the Tortolita Mountain foothills, north of Tucson, Arizona, in the Sonoran Desert", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The monsoon arrives in the desert", + "copyright": "© Jack Dykinga/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Lightning strikes are common during the summer monsoon in southwestern US states and northwestern Mexico. In Arizona and New Mexico, powerful thunderstorms roll in most every afternoon from early July until mid-September. Here, in the Sonoran Desert north of Tucson, Arizona, severe weather over saguaro cactus makes for a dramatic scene.\nThe monsoon–which refers to the entire season and not just a single storm—is caused by intense daytime heat, which drives shifts in wind patterns that bring moist air to the generally arid Southwest. Mornings typically begin fair, but as temperatures rise throughout the day, precipitation gathers into clouds that finally burst in periods of heavy rain during the late afternoon and evening. The monsoon storms also bring huge dust storms called 'haboobs,' borrowing the name from similar storms in Sudan.\nIn Arizona, the monsoon can account for nearly half the state's annual rainfall, which averages little more than 7 inches. Water is precious in the desert, and the region relies on this weather pattern to fill reservoirs and maintain the fragile ecosystem. While dry lightning early in the season can spark wildfires, as the monsoon rain starts to fall, it helps reduce local fire danger.", + "date": "2020-08-03", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "White-tailed doe and fawn in Wisconsin", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Into the woods", + "copyright": "© Karel Bock/Shutterstock", + "description": "Catching a glimpse of a deer makes the world go suddenly quiet. One clumsy move, even a gasp, could send these two white-tailed deer, with a flash of their namesake tails, deeper into the woods. But if you live between southern Canada and South America, chances are good you'll get another opportunity to see these native deer. They live throughout the United States, save for parts of the Far West, and thrive in a variety of habitats—forests, grasslands, even city suburbs. This doe and fawn were photographed in Wisconsin, a state that picked this locally abundant and economically important ruminant as its state wildlife animal back in 1957. So, why isn't Wisconsin called 'The White-Tailed Deer State'? Take the quiz to find out.", + "date": "2020-08-04", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Oyster farm offshore from Notojima Island, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Aw shucks, It's Oyster Day", + "copyright": "© divedog/Shutterstock", + "description": "It may look like we've led you into a squishy green minefield, but don't worry, these clustered oysters will only explode with flavor. In honor of Oyster Day, August 5 of each year, we're getting a glimpse of just one method of oyster mariculture, or farming in open seawater. The briny bivalves may be grown on beds, rods, racks, or—in this case—ropes, but the basic process is simple: Growing surfaces are 'seeded' with whole or ground oyster shells before oyster larvae are introduced. The shells attract the larvae, which attach themselves and soon grow into a new layer of mature oysters. Humans have been doing this at least since the days of ancient Rome, but wild-picked oysters have been an important food source to many cultures since prehistory.\nOysters also played an important role in US history, and could impact the future of our biggest city: Until the 1800s, New York Harbor was home to a trillion or more oysters, possibly half the world's supply. Naturally growing on craggy, reeflike beds on the harbor floor, they formed strong barriers against swelling storms. By the 20th century, overharvesting and pollution had decimated New York's oyster population. When Hurricane Sandy hit the NYC region in 2012, it highlighted the city's vulnerability to extreme weather, especially as ocean levels continue to rise. Since then, initiatives have aimed to seed new beds with oyster shells, many collected from local restaurants.", + "date": "2020-08-05", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Former lifeguard station on the island of Rügen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Space-age style by the sea", + "copyright": "© DR pics/Shutterstock", + "description": "This pod-like structure near the seaside resort of Binz, on the Pomeranian coast of northeast Germany, provides a snapshot into a different era, delivered by the architect Ulrich Müther. Originally a lifeguard tower, it was constructed in 1968 in a style known as shell architecture using an innovative thin, poured-concrete material. Müther designed and built roughly 70 buildings in this manner, many of them here on the island of Rügen, where he lived. His work is regarded as some of the most outstanding examples of architecture in the region.", + "date": "2020-08-06", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Young humpback whale giving its mother a hug off the coast of the Tongan archipelago", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A whale of a hug", + "copyright": "© Biosphoto/Alamy", + "description": "This time of year, humpback whales make their annual trip to the warm waters of the South Pacific to mate. Today's image finds us swimming alongside a humpback mother and her young calf near the Polynesian island chain of Tonga. There are six main humpback populations in the southern Pacific, and this pair is part of the one that's often called the 'Tongan Tribe.' The humpbacks of the Tongan Tribe return each year from their feeding grounds off Antarctica—a journey of more than 4,000 miles. Through November, the cows will stay in this region while their newborn calves grow strong enough to make the trek back to the cold Antarctic waters where their main food source—the small crustacean called krill—is abundant.\nHumpbacks are found in every ocean in the world. They're known for their magical songs, which like the humpback itself, can travel great distances through the water. Scientists are still studying these sounds to find out what they mean. But it's likely the humpbacks sing to communicate with others and attract potential mates. Or maybe it's a way to pass the time on that 4,000-mile journey through the oceans.", + "date": "2020-08-07", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Infinity Bridge in Stockton-on-Tees, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's ∞ Day!", + "copyright": "© Robert Smith/Alamy", + "description": "Gustave Flaubert wrote that 'an infinity of passion can be contained in one minute.' So, if you have boundless passion for contemplating the immeasurable, a full day should offer plenty of time. August 8 (8/8) is Infinity Day since the numeral 8 looks like a tilted ∞, the common symbol for infinity first popularized in 17th-century math books. But the concept of infinity itself represents an idea much older, inherent in the countless spiritual traditions that revere eternal gods or outline endless life cycles.\nThe bridge in today's image, which carries foot and bike traffic over the River Tees in North East England, wasn't designed with the infinite in mind. But denizens of Stockton-on-Tees thought the tilted figure eight created by the reflected swooping structure was reminiscent enough of the infinity symbol that city leaders applied the name Infinity Bridge upon the bridge's 2008 completion.", + "date": "2020-08-08", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lassen Peak in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A peek at an explosive peak", + "copyright": "© Engel Ching/Shutterstock", + "description": "We're looking at Lassen Peak, a volcano also known as Mount Lassen, and its reflection in Manzanita Lake. This stunning scene can be found in Northern California's Lassen Volcanic National Park, which was established on this day in 1916. The volcano erupted between 1914 and 1917 (with some activity as late as 1921), but these days the surrounding area is a calm destination of trails, lakes, and stark lava beds. One of the least visited parks, Lassen was the first national park in California to fully reopen after being closed for COVID-19, although it implemented some restrictions to park services and facilities. The park also includes acres of mud pots, hot springs, steam vents, and fumaroles to remind you of the heat that's below you, including Boiling Springs Lake—one of the largest boiling lakes in the world at over 500 feet wide.", + "date": "2020-08-09", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lion cubs hiding in tall grass in the Kalahari Desert region of Botswana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Kings of the Kalahari", + "copyright": "© Jami Tarris/Getty Images", + "description": "We're celebrating World Lion Day with these two lion cubs in the Kalahari Desert region of Botswana. The young cats may be cute and cuddly now, but they'll soon grow up to be one of the most powerful and majestic animals in the world. The predominant predator in the region, Kalahari lions cover vast territories spanning harsh shrublands and desert. As prey becomes scarcer, Kalahari lions travel in smaller prides and often cover longer distances in search of their next meal. As of 2015, lions were listed as vulnerable and placed on the World Conservation Union Red List of Threatened Species. World Lion Day supports and promotes organizations and conservation efforts that address the dwindling wild lion population.", + "date": "2020-08-10", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bioluminescent sea fireflies along the shore of Okayama, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Sea fireflies at the seashore", + "copyright": "© tdub_video/Getty Images", + "description": "Sea fireflies may glow like the fireflies that send out backyard beacons at night, but that's about where the similarities end between the two species. Scientists call the bioluminescent crustaceans washing over these rocks Vargula hilgendorfii, and here in Japan they're commonly known as umi-hotaru. They're visible at night in the shallow sea waters and beaches of Japan, although other species of the genus Vargula can be seen glowing in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and off the California coast.\nEach sea firefly is about the size of a sesame seed, yet as a group they set off an impressive aura. Their glow intensifies depending on the salinity of the sea water and other physical stimuli. Besides lighting up the shores at night, the crustaceans do their part cleaning up the beach by munching on sandworms and dead fish. That's just one less thing for beachcombers to worry about during a glimmering seaside walk.", + "date": "2020-08-11", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fossil skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "King of the dinosaurs", + "copyright": "© Corbin17/Alamy", + "description": "No other dinosaur has quite the notoriety of the Tyrannosaurus rex. The species gained widespread popularity in 1905, when a New York Times article hailed it as 'the king of all kings in the domain of animal life,' and the 'absolute warlord of the earth.' The so-called 'tyrant lizard' has been a star ever since, regularly appearing in film, TV, literature, and—for some of us—nightmares.\nToday's date is significant in the history of tyrannosaur scholarship, because it was on August 12, 1990, that one of the largest, best-preserved, and most complete T-rex skeletons was discovered. It's known as Sue, named after paleontologist Sue Hendrickson, who discovered it in the Badlands of South Dakota while a tire of her truck was being fixed. 'Sue' was auctioned off for $8 million and is now on display at the Field Museum in Chicago, where anyone can come in for a close encounter. Rawwr!", + "date": "2020-08-12", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Matera, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Life in the slow lane", + "copyright": "© Marco Ilari/Getty Images", + "description": "The first humans to settle in this area of what is now southern Italy took up residence in natural caves along the walls of the ravine formed by the Gravina River. Beginning around 9,000 years ago and continuing into the 20th century, the caves were further carved and expanded by these human occupants into an elaborate settlement. It's now called the Sassi di Matera, a pair of districts in the city of Matera, Italy.\nOver the centuries, more modern structures were built on the land surrounding the caves, but people still lived in the cave-homes as late as the 1950s. Many have said that Matera is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. In 1993, UNESCO named the Sassi di Matera a World Heritage site, and many of the cave dwellings have since been preserved—some of the once-decrepit caves have even been converted to restaurants and boutique hotels. Enough of the old-world charm still adorns Matera that Hollywood took notice. Filmmakers have used the city as a shooting location to stand in for ancient Rome and, in 2017, Wonder Woman's home, Themyscira.", + "date": "2020-08-13", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A view of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park from Hunts Mesa, Navajo Nation, between Arizona and Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In the Navajo Nation for Code Talkers Day", + "copyright": "© AWL Images/Danita Delimont", + "description": "This expansive and iconic view, as seen from Hunts Mesa in the Navajo Nation, is none other than Monument Valley, also known as the Valley of the Rocks when translated from the Navajo language (Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii). The red sandstone formations are synonymous with the American Southwest and have stunned moviegoers for nearly a century. The largest of American Indian territories, Navajo Nation covers more than 27,000 square miles and reaches into portions of Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico.\nDuring World War II, an elite team of Navajos left their homes to join the US Marine Corps and solve a communications challenge. In the Pacific, many of the US combat codes had been cracked by the Japanese army and navy, leaving US troops vulnerable to attack by Axis forces. But in 1942, the first 29 Navajo recruits helped develop a new undecipherable code. They used common words and phrases from their tribal language to convey some messages and created special codes to describe military terms; for instance, various weapons of war were assigned Navajo bird names. Code Talkers could encode, send, and decode a three-line English message text—without error—in roughly 20 to 150 seconds. It took machines of the day at least 30 minutes, sometimes longer, to do the same thing.\nSome say the US might not have prevailed in the fiercely fought Battle of Iwo Jima had it not been for the achievements of the Navajo Code Talkers. And yet, their contributions would go unknown until the program was finally declassified in 1968. Since 1982, August 14 is celebrated as Navajo Code Talkers Day to commemorate the elite team as well as other Native Americans and First Nations people who had developed codes used in WWII and other conflicts. It's a fascinating history that you can learn more about by taking our quiz.", + "date": "2020-08-14", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Caves and coastal features at low tide on the Bay of Fundy, near St. Martins, New Brunswick, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating the Acadians", + "copyright": "© Jamie Roach/Shutterstock", + "description": "In honor of Canada's National Acadian Day, we're on the shores of New Brunswick as the ocean recedes to reveal the Bay of Fundy's massive intertidal zone. The tide is a big deal at the bay—more than five times bigger than in most places. Typical tides around the world have a range of 3 to 6 feet, but these waters drop as far as 50 feet from high to low tide.\nNational Acadian Day celebrates the legacy of the Acadians, Canada's first permanent French residents. The agrarian Acadians first settled what's now Nova Scotia in 1605 and spread to nearby areas, like this one. As they established themselves over that century, the Acadians developed an identity distinct from the rest of New France. This unfortunately didn't shield them from Old World conflicts as France's longtime enemy, Britain, occupied and tried to conquer Acadia multiple times, finally succeeding in 1710. The British ultimately expelled the Acadians four decades later, a forced relocation to other British colonies where Acadians were often pressed into servitude—or to France, the mother country many Acadians never knew, and to which many wouldn't survive the voyage.\nBut that tragic chapter is far from the end of the Acadians' story. Some of them eventually returned to Acadia, and their culture still permeates Canada's Maritime Provinces—as well as another unlikely locale. Thanks to France's friendly 18th-century relations with Spain, many exiled Acadians were able to settle the then-Spanish-controlled bayous of Louisiana—where 'Acadian' eventually morphed into 'Cajun.'", + "date": "2020-08-15", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An adult burrowing owl emerges from its burrow at sunset in Davis, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Here's looking at you", + "copyright": "© Neil Losin/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "This bright-eyed burrowing owl is emerging from its burrow just in time to enjoy the sunset here in Northern California. And yes, you read that right—it’s a burrowing owl. Unlike most owls, burrowing owls nest and roost underground, often in tunnels abandoned by ground squirrels or prairie dogs. It's one of many traits that make the pint-sized species unique among owls. Burrowing owls live in grasslands, deserts, or other open dry areas with low vegetation. When threatened, they retreat to their burrows and are known to frighten off predators by mimicking the rattling and hissing sounds of a rattlesnake. And while most other owls sleep during the daytime, burrowing owls are often active in the daylight hours. It's as if they didn't finish proper owl training.", + "date": "2020-08-16", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Borobudur in central Java, Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A giant relic in Java", + "copyright": "© Oleh Slobodeniuk/Getty Images", + "description": "This photo shows the quiet, mist-shrouded wilderness surrounding the Buddhist temple known as Borobudur. The site is among the most-visited attractions on the island of Java, with devout practitioners making pilgrimages to the holy site and curious tourists coming to see the grandeur of the structure. With 504 Buddha statues and 2,672 sculpted relief panels, Borobudur is the world's largest Buddhist temple. It was likely constructed in the 9th century and abandoned in the 14th as much of the Indonesian population converted from Buddhism and Hinduism to Islam.\nOver time it became engulfed by the jungle, and only locals knew of its existence. When word of the temple spread in the early 1800s, a Dutch engineer and 200 workers cut down trees, burned vegetation, and dug away the earth to reveal the monument. Borobudur was eventually restored and given preservation status under UNESCO guidelines.\nOn August 17, this nation of islands at the crossroads of the Indian and Pacific Oceans will be celebrating its independence day. The Indonesian archipelago had been under Dutch control for centuries when, amid geopolitical changes following the end of World War II, Indonesian nationalist leaders proclaimed independence on August 17, 1945. After a bitter four-year struggle, the Netherlands formally recognized Indonesia as an independent nation in December 1949.", + "date": "2020-08-17", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tennessee Woman Suffrage Monument in Centennial Park, Nashville, Tennessee", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Women's suffrage at 100", + "copyright": "© jejim120/Alamy", + "description": "Today marks 100 years since women won the constitutional right to vote in the United States, and we're in Nashville, Tennessee, to celebrate five monumental figures in the women's suffrage movement. Why Nashville? Because it was Tennessee's capital that became the final battlefront in the long fight for the Nineteenth Amendment. On August 18, 1920, the state legislature faced a choice: Should Tennessee become the 36th and deciding state to ratify the amendment, securing its place in the Constitution? The stakes were high as eight states had already rejected the measure—but thanks to some unexpected 'aye' votes from known opposers (one representative switched his vote at the urging of his mother), ratification won out.\nAs for the five suffrage leaders honored by the monument in today's photo, each was present in Nashville for the ratification vote: National organizer Carrie Chapman Catt traveled to Nashville and mobilized demonstrators for the cause. Sue Shelton White, Anne Dallas Dudley, and Abby Crawford Milton each headed women's rights organizations in various parts of Tennessee and helped bring their groups' voices together for the final victory.\nBut the landmark achievement of August 18, while indisputably a women's history milestone, wasn't a complete success. That brings us to the fifth figure: local educator Juno Frankie Pierce, a key activist in the Black women's suffrage movement—a national force that wouldn't see its goals achieved for decades to come. In Tennessee and the rest of the South, African Americans' voting rights were long denied under Jim Crow laws—as were those of Native American and other minority voters in many parts of the country. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 put protections in place for previously suppressed voters, finally guaranteeing votes for marginalized groups, but voter suppression remains a concern even today in the US and around the world.", + "date": "2020-08-18", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A group of curious emperor penguins in Antarctica", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Freeze frame", + "copyright": "© Mint Images Limited/Alamy", + "description": "A lot of work goes into taking great photos, as this emperor penguin can attest. The best photographers find the right location, have mastery over their equipment, and ensure they're ready when the magic happens. Of course, it helps to recognize a chance at an unusual shot, like when curious emperor penguins in Antarctica invite themselves to your shoot.\nThere's no better time to practice all those skills than today, on World Photography Day. And if you need more inspiration to dust off the old camera, today could be considered the anniversary of photography. On August 19, 1839, the French government purchased the patent for the recently invented daguerreotype photographic process, named after French inventor Louis Daguerre, and offered the invention and instructions as a gift 'Free to the World.' We'll say thanks by snapping a few shutters.\nSkip the selfies and food portraits and get creative for World Photography Day. Look for the unusual shot, keep an eye out for penguins, and who knows? In a few years, you might end up on the Bing homepage.", + "date": "2020-08-19", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Highlands of Iceland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Up in the Highlands", + "copyright": "© Kevin Krautgartner/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "There's a good chance the occupants of that car you can see in this photo, winding along a remote highway in the Highlands of Iceland, won't encounter any other visitors to this desolate region. Accessible only during the summertime, roads across the Icelandic Highlands pass through mostly uninhabited volcanic desert. Frequent volcanic activity in the area creates a porous topsoil full of chemical compounds that aren't conducive to plant growth. Besides, much of the rainfall is quickly absorbed so plant life only appears alongside glacial rivers. Despite this seemingly unwelcoming environment, adventurous travelers come to the Highlands every summer to see firsthand an ecosystem so unearthly that NASA conducted training missions here for some of its Apollo astronauts.", + "date": "2020-08-20", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Multicolored lobster buoys, Acadia National Park, Maine", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Lobster tales", + "copyright": "© Cheri Alguire/Shutterstock", + "description": "It's peak lobster season in Maine, and colorful wooden buoys like these are marking lobster traps (or 'pots') along the state's coastline. Each lobsterman or woman has a unique color and pattern to their buoys, and designs are frequently passed down through generations. When not being put to use, lobster buoys are often hung from the sides of barns and sheds—they're an iconic sight in coastal Maine.\nThe state of Maine is known as 'Vacationland' for a reason—it has a year-round population of just 1.3 million people, but it welcomes more than 10 million visitors in a typical summer. And for most, a visit to Maine isn't complete without a taste of broiled lobster tails, lobster bisque, or lobster rolls. The sweet lobster meat (dipped in butter, of course) wasn't always so revered. Lobsters were once considered trash fish; they were so abundant they could be gathered by hand on beaches, were fed to prisoners, and were used as fish bait and fertilizer. Americans' feelings toward lobster changed in the mid-1800s, mostly because newly laid railroad tracks enabled businesses to ship live Maine lobsters (packed in ice) to cities around the country. Soon discriminating diners in New York and Boston put the lowly lobster on a culinary pedestal.", + "date": "2020-08-21", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A monster view in Scotland", + "copyright": "© AWL Images/Danita Delimont", + "description": "People love a good mystery. Maybe that's why we've been fascinated by mythical creatures like the Loch Ness monster for nearly 1,500 years. We're looking at Urquhart Castle, a ruin founded in the 13th century, with Loch Ness behind it. As the legend goes, on August 22, 565, an Irish priest named Columba confronted 'Nessie' and commanded the 'water beast' away. Since then, several other people have claimed to spot, or even photograph, the Loch Ness monster. And then there are the alleged sightings of Bigfoot, the chupacabra, the yeti, and other creatures around the world. These are all examples of a subculture engaged in cryptozoology—the study of hidden animals. Are any of these beasts real? Probably not, but why spoil the fun?", + "date": "2020-08-22", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stars reflected in the Totensee, a mountain lake at Grimsel Pass, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Reflections of the night sky", + "copyright": "© magodevita/Getty Images", + "description": "Because August is such a fantastic time for stargazing, we’re looking skyward at this spectacular nighttime scene of the Milky Way over the Totensee, a small natural lake in Switzerland. In the Northern Hemisphere, the nights are still long and remain warm, so if you're lucky you can catch the always thrilling sight of a falling star. Tonight would be a good night to look for one because we're at the tail end of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Like most predictable meteor showers, it occurs when the Earth's orbit intersects with the long elliptical path of one of the millions of comets that orbit the sun. It is called the Perseid meteor shower because the bulk of the meteors will appear to originate out of the constellation Perseus. So, turn out the lights, head outside, and look up!", + "date": "2020-08-23", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Caño Cristales river in the Serranía de la Macarena region of Colombia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Go with the rainbow flow", + "copyright": "© Jorge Iván Vásquez Cuartas/Getty Images", + "description": "Today's photo brings us to the banks of Caño Cristales, the 'liquid rainbow' that cuts a prismatic path through the heart of Colombia. From June through November, when the clear water is low, the abundant underwater plants that cover the riverbed show off their red, yellow, green, and blue hues. The star of the show—especially in this photo—is Macarenia clavigera, a riverweed that ranges from bright red to deep crimson or purple depending on its intake of sun rays. In August and September, when the florid flora is at its peak, the river's a coveted nature excursion: Because the ecosystem is so fragile, visits are limited to guided tours.", + "date": "2020-08-24", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Tasman Sea from Punakaiki on South Island, New Zealand", + "caption": "Pancake Rocks", + "subtitle": "Punakaiki on South Island, New Zealand", + "copyright": "© Maurizio Rellini/Sime/eStock Photo", + "description": "This portion of New Zealand's South Island coast features plenty of strange geology. The Pancake Rocks, so named due to the stacked, flat layers of sediment and stone, were once underwater. As the Tasman Sea receded, the unusual rocks became the Punakaiki region's shore. Erosion created openings along the cliffs called 'blowholes.' When the tide comes crashing in, water sprays up through the openings, and if you're standing too close, you'll get soaked.", + "date": "2020-08-25", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Spotted Lake in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Spotted Lake emerges", + "copyright": "© Galyna Andrushko/Shutterstock", + "description": "This might look like the surface of some distant planet, but Spotted Lake is much closer to home. Just north of the US border in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada, the lake's strange coloration is due to its high concentrations of mineral deposits. It's a protected cultural site of the Syilx/Okanagan Nation for its healing properties. Spotted Lake is an endorheic lake, which is a basin where water collects but has no river or sea to drain into. The water level rises with rainfall during autumn and winter, but when the days grow hotter and drier in the summertime, the water evaporates and the surface of the lake lowers. It's during these hot, dry summers in the Okanagan when Spotted Lake earns its name—large 'spots' in varying hues of blue, green, or yellow become more prominent as the water level drops. The area's closed to the public, but you can get a decent view from the highway. Binoculars recommended.", + "date": "2020-08-26", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sailing stone at Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Rocks on the move", + "copyright": "© Patrick Walsh/Getty Images", + "description": "No, that stone in today's homepage image didn't get there by itself. Or did it? Not only is Death Valley one of the hottest places on Earth, it also boasts a mysterious geologic phenomenon—rocks that drift across the exceptionally flat desert floor, seemingly under their own power. The rocks here at Death Valley's Racetrack Playa are known as 'sailing stones' and they can vary in size from a few ounces to hundreds of pounds. As seen in our image, the stones leave long trails behind them as they move across the scenic dry lakebed.\nAccounts of the stone trails emerged in the early 1900s, but no one knew just how the stones managed to have apparently 'sailed' across Racetrack Playa without someone to push them along. Because they'd never been seen moving, the sailing stones gave rise to many wild theories to explain their mobility. Then, in 2014, scientists captured the movement of the stones for the first time using time-lapse photography, and the mystery was finally solved: The stones move only with the perfect balance of melting ice, water, and wind. One day that winter of 2014, rain had formed a shallow pond that froze overnight. When it thawed in the next day's sun, the very thin ice sheet melted and cracked into floating panels. Driven by a light wind, these sheets accumulated behind the stones, and very slowly pushed them forward.", + "date": "2020-08-27", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Château d'If in Marseille, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A prison fit for a count", + "copyright": "© Boris Stroujko/Shutterstock", + "description": "Château d'If, off the coast of Marseille, France, was built beginning in 1524 as a fortress by King Francis I. The tiny islet in the Mediterranean Sea was chosen as the site for the fortress because of its steep cliffs and strategic location near the busy port of Marseille. While the 'château' never gained fame defending the ancient port (since it was never attacked), it did become notorious as a prison. Surrounded by treacherous currents—like Alcatraz in San Francisco—starting in the late 16th century it was a dumping ground for political and religious prisoners. As far as official records go, none of the prisoners condemned there ever escaped.\nHowever, there is the famous tale of an escape from the château by one Edmond Dantès. He's the titular hero of the Alexandre Dumas novel, 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' which was published in serialized fashion beginning on August 28, 1844. Though Dantès is a fictional character, the modern Château d'If maintains a prison cell named after him as a tourist attraction. The nearly perfectly preserved castle is just a short ferry ride from the docks of the old port of Marseille.", + "date": "2020-08-28", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bicycle sculptures at the Col d'Aubisque, Hautes Pyrenees, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Big wheels on a big mountain", + "copyright": "© Fco. Javier Sobrino/age fotostock", + "description": "Today we're high in the French Pyrenees at the Col d'Aubisque, a beautiful mountain pass topping out at 5,607 feet above sea level. The Col d'Aubisque is one of the legendary climbs of the Tour de France, which starts today in Nice. The grueling bicycle race lasts 23 days (21 days of racing), with riders clocking around 2,200 miles overall, and this mountain pass is often one of its most challenging stages. The road up the pass has grades in either direction that can tilt past 10%. This epic mountain stage was first added to the 1910 race and it's since appeared in more than half the annual Tours, though not this year as it happens.\nJust off to the side of the road at the pass, these three giant bicycle sculptures are painted in colors that correspond to the colorful jerseys worn by Tour de France riders. The yellow bike represents the overall time leader's yellow jersey; a green jersey is worn by the leader in stage points; and a polka-dot jersey is for the best climber, or the 'King of the Mountains.' It's an apt name for anyone who conquers the Col d'Aubisque, which is an 'hors catégorie' climb, meaning it is beyond categorization. In other words, it's really, really, hard. While climbing the Aubisque in 1910, French rider Octave Lapize famously yelled at Tour officials, 'You are murderers!' Today, motorists can drive over the pass without breaking a sweat, but cyclists still have their work cut out for them.", + "date": "2020-08-29", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hay bales in a field in Jutland, Denmark", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hay, what's up?", + "copyright": "© Nick Brundle Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Whenever summer turns to autumn, the hay harvest is at the front of farmers' minds. To mark the change of season, we're ambling through a hayfield full of beautifully rolled bales. This particular pastoral patch is in Jutland, the agrarian mainland of Denmark that 'juts' into the North Sea. But if you could—hay presto—snap your fingers and teleport to any hayfield at sunset, you'd surely see similar neat rows of dry, amber-tinted grass.\nThe art of drying nutritious grasses as animal fodder is nearly as old and widespread as Jutland's gently rolling hills. And producing hay is a delicate art as well, especially in places with four distinct seasons: Those precious few fall days when the sun is bright, the air is low in moisture, and the grass is mature might make for a farmer's only chance all year to harvest, dry, and bale up the nutrient-rich vegetation. So the pithy proverb, 'Make hay while the sun shines,' is the golden rule to those who tend these golden fields.", + "date": "2020-08-30", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cavern in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior, Michigan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "At the shore of an inland sea", + "copyright": "© Kenneth Keifer/Getty Images", + "description": "We're looking out from a cavern at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The area's named for its colorful sandstone cliffs, which stretch for 15 miles along the shores of the largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior. As groundwater leaches out of the rocks, it carries minerals such as iron, manganese, and copper that paint the cliffs in shades of red, pink, black, green, and other colors. The park itself, which is roughly the size of five Manhattans, boasts waterfalls, beaches, and rock formations—some resembling human profiles and castle turrets—carved over time by relentless waves and the unforgiving weather of Yooper Country.", + "date": "2020-08-31", + "path": "US/images/2020-08-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-08-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Oyster mushrooms in Belgium", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "National Mushroom Month", + "copyright": "© Philippe Clement/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The humble mushroom may grow in some dark, hidden places, but this is its time in the spotlight. National Mushroom Month is celebrated each year in the month of September in the United States. That’s when the Mushroom Council, a group of commercial mushroom producers, takes advantage of the opportunity to educate people on all that fabulous fungi have to offer—especially the nutritional benefits. Mushrooms have long been associated with good health. In fact, early Romans referred to mushrooms as 'food of the gods' and hieroglyphics suggest that ancient Egyptians linked the mushroom to immortality. In modern times, we've learned that mushrooms are a powerful source of vitamins and antioxidants. Which type of mushroom is your favorite?", + "date": "2020-09-01", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Smith Rock State Park, Oregon", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A rock in a wild place", + "copyright": "© Manuela Durson/Getty Images", + "description": "Here in the high desert of Central Oregon, Smith Rock beckons rock climbers from around the world with its cliffs of tuff and basalt. Considered by many to be the birthplace of American sport climbing, it's home to nearly 2,000 climbing routes of all levels of difficulty. For those happier with their feet firmly planted on the ground, Smith Rock State Park offers the usual range of outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, and watching for wildlife like prairie falcons, golden eagles, and mule deer.", + "date": "2020-09-02", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lujiazui Financial District, Shanghai, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Tall, taller, tallest", + "copyright": "© Jackal Pan/Getty Images", + "description": "Piercing the clouds above Shanghai as we celebrate National Skyscraper Day, each of these three supertall spires could be seen as a freeze-frame of China's swift economic growth in the past couple of decades. Jin Mao Tower (right, 1,380 feet) was China's tallest building from 1999 until the Shanghai World Financial Center (left, 1,614 feet) opened in 2007 and took the title. Shanghai Tower (center, 2,139 feet) topped out in 2013, besting the SWFC and becoming the second-tallest skyscraper in the world (behind Dubai's Burj Khalifa, 2,722 feet).\nThe Shanghai Tower is considered a megatall building. Yes, that's self-evident, but 'megatall' is a technical term, meaning that it's over 600 meters, or 1,969 feet. The structure has struggled to enlist tenants since its 2016 opening—owing partly to its clever inline-twist design that protects it from strong winds but makes for irregular floor plans. About 50 of 128 floors were unrented as of 2019, a slow start that may have influenced China's April 2020 decree limiting skyscraper height to 500 meters (1,640 feet) and encouraging lower-rise designs with more traditional Chinese aesthetics. Regardless, Shanghai Tower's observation deck, at more than 1,800 feet above street level, has become one of the freshest attractions in the ancient city.", + "date": "2020-09-03", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A bull in the foothills of Mount Pico on Pico Island in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A bull, some flowers, and a stratovolcano", + "copyright": "© Atmo-Sphere/Getty Images", + "description": "It's grape-harvesting time on Pico, a centuries-old tradition that kicks off in early September. Pico is one of nine islands comprising an autonomous region of Portugal called the Azores archipelago. The islands themselves are the peaks of vast volcanic mountains that rise high above the North Atlantic Ocean.\nLooming in the background of today's photo is Mount Pico, a stratovolcano partly responsible for the island's flourishing wine industry. The mineral-rich volcanic earth and warm temperate climate call for unique methods for growing grapes. Fields of vines run along the ground, resting on top of black basalt rocks the locals call 'biscoitos' (biscuits). These rock biscuits serve a purpose: During the day, the rocks absorb and give back heat, which in turn helps ripen the grapes. The bull, while picturesque, is merely a bystander enjoying the flowers and the view, and perhaps musing about mysteries of viticulture on a far-flung volcanic island.", + "date": "2020-09-04", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Beaver dam in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Beaver achievers", + "copyright": "© Charles Knowles/Alamy", + "description": "Don't get distracted by the awesome top half of today's photo. The postcard appeal of Idaho's Sawtooth Range is undeniable, but our focus today is on the humble structure at the bottom.\nBeaver dams like this can be found coast to coast in the United States and Canada, and now is the time of year when these industrious rodents put in extra time to reinforce their dams. Listening closely for trickles of running water, they patch compromised sections with logs and mud, securing their habitat for the chilly winter. And their efforts have important downstream effects: Beaver dams help prevent floods by slowing water flows, and also filter out sediment to create cleaner streams and rivers.", + "date": "2020-09-05", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Reedy Island in Moneyboque Bay, Long Island, New York", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Summer winds down in the Hamptons", + "copyright": "© Claudia Uripos/eStock Photo", + "description": "As summer unofficially wraps up, we're looking at Reedy Island, an islet that sits in Moneyboque Bay, across from Westhampton Beach on Long Island, New York. The Hamptons is a collection of villages and hamlets with plenty of sandy beachfront that have long been a popular upscale summer destination for New Yorkers looking to escape the city. This year, that migration started early, as city dwellers headed east in the spring in search of space to social distance. In summer, the beaches, of course, are the main attraction, but the area is also known for dining and nightlife (complete with celebrity spotting), wineries, and family-owned farms and farm stands. And the end of summer isn't all bad news, at least for the local economy. As temperatures cool and crowds (usually) thin out, the farms shift gears to apple cider and pumpkins, and by November, the harvesting of Peconic Bay scallops begins.", + "date": "2020-09-06", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A worker painting the Hammering Man, a sculpture by Jonathan Borofsky, in Frankfurt, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Take a break! It's Labor Day!", + "copyright": "© Arne Dedert/Alamy", + "description": "On this Labor Day, we're paying homage to hard work, no matter what form it takes. In this case, a worker is applying a fresh coat of paint to the Hammering Man, a symbol of laborers everywhere. Hammering Man is a series of sculptures in varying sizes that depict a man with a motorized arm swinging a hammer in a slow, steady motion. American artist Jonathan Borofsky says he created the sculptures as tribute to working-class men and women around the world, and with that in mind, Hammering Man is our Labor Day hero.\nThe federal holiday was first proposed in the late 19th century by trade unionists who promoted it as a day to honor the contributions of the labor movement. This member of the Hammering Man work squad stands just shy of 69 feet high in Frankfurt, Germany. He's getting a needed touch-up after long hours toiling in the elements. We hope this Labor Day is a pleasant one and you get time for any touch-ups you need too.", + "date": "2020-09-07", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Valletta, Malta", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Victory Day in Valletta", + "copyright": "© Deejpilot/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're visiting Valletta, the capital of Malta, where the Maltese people are celebrating Victory Day. The national holiday commemorates the end of three historic sieges made on the Maltese archipelago—the Great Siege of Malta, which took place in 1565; the Siege of Valletta by the French, which ended in 1800; and the Siege of Malta during the Second World War by German and Italian forces. The WWII Siege of Malta ended in 1942, after nearly two and a half years of devastating air attacks. King George VI of the United Kingdom, which then ruled the island, awarded Malta the George Cross 'for the heroism and devotion of its people' during the great siege. The George Cross was incorporated into the flag of Malta in 1943 and remains there today.\nThe Maltese people typically celebrate Victory Day with cultural activities like literary readings, music and theatrical performances, and a regatta in the Grand Harbour, seen here. The armed forces parade on Republic Street in Valletta, ending at St. John's Co-Cathedral, where they salute the prime minister and the Maltese anthem is performed. The cathedral holds a mass for the highest-ranking officers and the president places a symbolic garland at the foot of the monument of the Siege of Malta to commemorate the victims of World War II.", + "date": "2020-09-08", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A bearded reedling in Elmley National Nature Reserve in Kent, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Where the bearded reedling sings", + "copyright": "© Mark Bridger/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Feeling a hint of fall in the air? This bearded reedling could be, but a drop in temperature isn't a signal for it to fly on to warmer destinations. These songbirds belong to a resident species, which means most stay put in the marshes, from England to eastern Asia, where they thrive. Their diet changes with the seasons: In the summer, they dine on reed aphids, while during the colder months, reed seeds sustain them. This guy—and we know he's a male due the distinctive black 'mustache' stretching down his face—is perching in the Elmley National Nature Reserve in Kent, one of the largest bird reserves in England.", + "date": "2020-09-09", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Huay Mae Khamin waterfall in Khuean Srinagarindra National Park, Thailand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hidden beauty in Thailand", + "copyright": "© ImpaKPro/Getty Images", + "description": "One of Thailand's best-kept secrets, Huay Mae Khamin waterfall can be found in the forests of Khuean Srinagarindra National Park. The waterfall is especially picturesque this time of year, when the changing leaves provide a backdrop for the bright green water. Its flow originating in the mountains to the east of the national park, the waterfall stretches more than a mile, spilling over seven different levels before joining the Khwae Yai River below. It generally has water all year round, but in 2017, during the dry season, the river feeding the falls dried out completely for the first time, and the park was closed to visitors until the rainy season. Though the journey to this peaceful retreat might be long, it's found a place on our ever-growing list of future travel destinations.", + "date": "2020-09-10", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "One World Trade Center and lower Manhattan, seen from the Empty Sky memorial in Jersey City, New Jersey", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In honor of those we've lost", + "copyright": "© Maurizio Rellini/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we're featuring the view from the Empty Sky memorial in Jersey City, New Jersey, across the Hudson River, to where the World Trade Center's Twin Towers once stood in New York City's lower Manhattan. The Empty Sky memorial honors the 749 people from New Jersey who were killed on September 11, 2001. Their names are etched on two massive steel walls that form a tunnel directing the visitor's gaze to one of the sites of the deadliest terrorist attack in history. The name Empty Sky comes directly from a song by New Jersey's favorite son, Bruce Springsteen, about the 'empty sky' where the Twin Towers once stood before they were destroyed in the 9/11 attacks.", + "date": "2020-09-11", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rocamadour, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A city, a cliff, a canyon…and cheese", + "copyright": "© Rrrainbow/Getty Images", + "description": "Gazing down the lush Alzou river valley at the vertically-oriented village of Rocamadour, you won't be surprised some regard the medieval French town as a holy site: Its beauty alone is mystical. The gorges of southwestern France are home to numerous striking historic hamlets built along and atop their steep edges. But Rocamadour is special as a stop for thousands of pilgrims on the Way of Saint James, a UNESCO-recognized traditional route through France and Spain that still draws journeyers both pious and secular. The town's cliff-top sanctuary and the black-painted Madonna statue within have been purported to have healing powers. If you're drawn to more earthly sources of good health, though, Rocamadour also lends its name to a delicious, locally crafted goat cheese.\nAs we end on that cheesy note, why not test your dairy IQ with today's quiz?", + "date": "2020-09-12", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sand dunes with Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the background, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Super sandy Sweet 16", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "We're in the Rockies of southern Colorado to celebrate Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve's 16th year as a full-fledged national park—though it was a national monument from 1932, and both the dunes themselves and the surrounding valley's history are far more ancient.\nThe dunes lie at the edge of the fertile, expansive San Luis Valley just east of the Rio Grande's headwaters and west of the Sangre de Cristo range shown here behind the dunes. Humans have lived around here for at least 11,000 years. But that's just a few grains in the hourglass for this sand field that formed when huge glacial lakes dried up, leaving sediments that were blown by wind against the mountains to slowly form the tallest sand dunes in North America.", + "date": "2020-09-13", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ruby-throated hummingbird feeding on yellow bells in the Texas Hill Country", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Tiny fliers head south", + "copyright": "© Rolf Nussbaumer/Danita Delimont", + "description": "The ruby-throated hummingbird in today's homepage image is snacking on some yellow bells in the Texas Hill Country, preparing for its long journey south for the winter. This time of year, the hummingbirds leave the northern latitudes of the eastern US and Canada, migrating to the warmer climes of Mexico and Central America. Along their route, many will cross the Gulf of Mexico in a single 500-mile flight, which can take 18-22 hours of nonstop flying at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. Tiny but fierce, the ruby-throated hummingbird weighs less than a nickel. It beats its wings about 53 times a second on average, but during courtship the wingbeat rate increases to 200 times per second, the fastest of any bird.\nRuby-throated hummingbirds can eat twice their weight each day in sugar from flower nectar and feeders, with the occasional insect making up the rest of their diet. In the weeks before the migration, hummingbirds begin to eat more than usual to put on weight. The migration isn't triggered by the amount of food available, but by the length of daylight. The male hummingbirds start migrating first, and a few days or weeks later, the females and young follow. If you live along the migration route, you can help hummingbirds prepare for the journey by growing nectar flowers or putting out a hummingbird feeder—and you just might be paid a visit by these tiny fliers along their journey.", + "date": "2020-09-14", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Out of Many, One,' an artwork by Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada on the National Mall in Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "For Hispanic Heritage Month: 'Out of Many, One'", + "copyright": "© Keith Lane/Tribune News Service via Getty Images", + "description": "This giant portrait by Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada is called 'Out of Many, One.' It was installed on the National Mall lawn in October 2014 and remained for one month. The title not only refers to the motto of the United States (E pluribus unum, Latin for 'out of many, one') but hints at how the portrait was created.\nWorking on a commission from the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, Rodríguez-Gerada used multiple photos of young men of various ethnic backgrounds to create this composite face. It's meant to represent the diversity of the population of the US, something the artist sees as our nation's greatest strength. The work was rendered on 6 acres using gravel, sand, and soil.\nWe're showcasing this artwork by a Cuban American artist today to mark the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of, in the US government's own words: 'The histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.' The observance lasts from September 15 to October 15.", + "date": "2020-09-15", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Guanajuato, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Independence Day in Mexico", + "copyright": "© AI NISHINO/Alamy", + "description": "In honor of today's Independence Day holiday in Mexico, our homepage image comes from the state of Guanajuato—where the country's battle for independence first began. The conflict started with the 'Cry of Dolores,' an event on September 16, 1810, when priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bell in the nearby town of Dolores and called for a revolt to free Mexico from Spanish control. His call to arms triggered the formation of an insurgency that marched onward to San Miguel and then to the city of Guanajuato (shown in this image). The ensuing conflict spanned more than a decade, culminating with Mexico finally breaking free from Spanish rule in 1821.\nSince then, the 'Cry of Dolores' has come to symbolize the very idea of Mexican independence. Each year on the eve of Independence Day, the president of Mexico re-enacts the call to arms from the balcony of the National Palace in Mexico City, while ringing the same bell that Hidalgo used that day in 1810.", + "date": "2020-09-16", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence on display in the National Archives, Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Citizenship Day and Constitution Day", + "copyright": "© Carol M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we visit the National Archives in Washington DC, where the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are on display, to mark Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. It's a single day with a dual purpose—commemorating the formation and signing of the Constitution, while also recognizing both naturalized citizens and those born in the US. Ordinarily, many people become naturalized citizens in group ceremonies on this day; on average, about 700,000 people become American citizens each year.\nSo why is today both Constitution Day and Citizenship Day? The reason is rooted in the World War II era. In 1940, Congress created I Am an American Day, a demonstration of patriotism. Twelve years later, President Harry Truman signed into law Citizenship Day, which replaced I Am an American Day and moved the observance to September 17, the day the Constitution was signed in 1787. Eventually, in 2004 the day was designated as the mash-up of observances we have today.", + "date": "2020-09-17", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Icelandic sheep ready for réttir", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Homeward bound", + "copyright": "© Pieter Tytgat/Getty Images", + "description": "Each September in Iceland brings the arrival of réttir, the annual sheep roundup. After spending spring and summer grazing in the hills and meadows of the Icelandic countryside, the nation's many sheep—all members of a distinct breed—are brought home to their ranches to avoid the harsh winter weather. It's not an easy task—ranchers and Icelandic sheepdogs endeavor to bring the often stubborn sheep in, and then they must sort them so they go back to their respective owners. When the sheep are all secure at their home ranches, people customarily celebrate with music, dancing, drinks, and food. In recent years, the event has attracted tourists interested in seeing this collaborative undertaking in action, but of course, even in the Icelandic countryside, social events like réttir celebrations will be a bit more subdued this year.", + "date": "2020-09-18", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sailboats in Warnemünde, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Arrr, it be Talk Like a Pirate Day", + "copyright": "© Rico Ködder/Getty Images", + "description": "These sailboats in Warnemünde, Germany, set the scene perfectly for International Talk Like a Pirate Day. The holiday (yeah, we're calling it a holiday) was first imagined in 1995 by two Oregon residents. September 19 was chosen for the annual observance since one of them had an ex-wife whose birthday fell on that day and they figured they could remember it. A few years later, seeking widespread adoption, they pitched the idea to humor columnist Dave Barry, who wrote, 'Every now and then, some visionary individuals come along with a concept that is so original and so revolutionary that your immediate reaction is: \"Those individuals should be on medication.\"' From there, it went viral, and these days, September 19 is celebrated internationally, with major brands and media personalities joining in the silliness. We're fans, too. Just picture us typin' this here with an eye patch, peg leg, an' pocket full o' swag doubloons. Arrr!", + "date": "2020-09-19", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sea otter mother and newborn pup in Monterey Bay, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating sea otters", + "copyright": "© Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Say hello to this mom and newborn pup in Monterey Bay, California, during Sea Otter Awareness Week. Sea otters shower their pups with attention, cradling them and grooming them for hours. But it's more than a gesture of affection—a mom will rub her pup to fluff the pup's coat, which causes the fur to retain air bubbles. The air insulates the pup from chilly water and sometimes causes the youngster to float like a cork. Sea otters can survive on land, but they spend most of their time in the water, sleeping above the surface and anchoring themselves with kelp—or by holding onto each other. When they get hungry, they use rocks as tools to hunt food and pry open shells—something that makes them relatively unique, as they're one of the few animal species that can use tools.", + "date": "2020-09-20", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Ship of Tolerance, an international art installation in Zug, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A gentle wind fills this sail", + "copyright": "© Linda Kennard/Alamy", + "description": "To mark International Day of Peace, we invite you to look closely at the colorful sail in today's homepage photo. It's a composite of 120 small panels painted by children from different ethnic and social backgrounds—each panel offers a message of hope for a better world. The Ship of Tolerance is part of an international outreach program created by the Kabakov Foundation that aims 'to promote art as a medium for communication and cooperation between diverse cultures while nurturing the growth and development of young artists in all disciplines.' Children are taught the importance of understanding others and making friends with those outside their own cultural experiences. You're looking at an installation that was moored in Lake Zug, Switzerland.\nIn years past, the United Nations has used International Day of Peace as an opportunity to create a world free of violence through ceasefires and truces. This year, amid the global pandemic, we're asked to observe this day by encouraging compassion, kindness, and hope.", + "date": "2020-09-21", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hobbiton, near Matamata, North Island, New Zealand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Hobbit Day", + "copyright": "© 500px Asia/Getty Images", + "description": "Today is Hobbit Day, marking the anniversary of the 'Long-Expected Party,' which sets in motion the 'Lord of the Rings' book series. September 22 is the birthday of both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the protagonists of 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' respectively.\nFans of the film adaptations of those stories will have no problem identifying today's image as Hobbiton in the Shire (though it is actually a set built in the countryside near Matamata on New Zealand's North Island). You can celebrate Hobbit Day by walking around barefoot all day and having seven meals like a hobbit, or just by watching (or rewatching) any or all of the six films in the series.", + "date": "2020-09-22", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Golden ginkgo leaves at Xuanwu Lake Park in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A tree of many memories", + "copyright": "© SIPA Asia/ZUMA Wire/Alamy", + "description": "As autumn takes hold in China, a blanket of fan-shaped golden leaves—like this one at Xuanwu Lake Park in Nanjing—becomes a familiar sight. And it's been that way for longer than anyone can remember, thanks to a native tree with a lineage going back eons, the ginkgo.\nEven though most medical experts say it's no special boon to the brain, maybe Ginkgo biloba extract is touted as a memory enhancer for a reason—after all, many Chinese ginkgoes are known to be at least 1,400 years old. The order they belong to, Ginkgoales, is 270 million years old—meaning the sole remaining member species, Ginkgo biloba, survived the extinction event that killed the dinosaurs. Ginkgo biloba originated in China but has been cultivated all over the world for centuries as a food source, medicinal plant, and splendid symbol of resilience.", + "date": "2020-09-23", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cows decorated for the Almabtrieb in Tannheimer Tal, a valley in Tyrol, Austria", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Till the cows come home", + "copyright": "© Hans Lippert/Alamy", + "description": "These stylish cows are decorated to celebrate their annual return from high Alpine pastures to the towns and villages where they spend the winter. Known as the Almabtrieb, the tradition is generally held in late September or early October throughout the Alpine regions of Europe. These cows are in the Tannheimer Tal, a valley of the Allgäu Alps in Austria, where more than 100,000 head of cattle make the seasonal migration.\nMost years, the event brings farmers and villagers together for a festival with music, dance, feasts, and booths selling food and artisanal products, but this year the public celebrations have been canceled. Nevertheless, the Almabtrieb is a festive annual tradition that's been happening for thousands of years and will surely happen again. So even though the cattle drive through Alpine villages will be relatively quiet this weekend, let's still raise a glass of milk—or schnapps—to mark the passing of another summer.", + "date": "2020-09-24", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ceiling and cove of the Great Hall at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "One for the books", + "copyright": "© Susan Candelario/Alamy", + "description": "Today is the kickoff to the 20th Library of Congress National Book Festival, and for the first time it will be held entirely online. Nearly 120 authors, including Colson Whitehead, John Grisham, Ann Patchett, Walter Mosley, and Tomi Adeyemi, will appear on virtual stages to discuss the written word from September 25-27.\nWhen the festival launched in 2001, authors and participants gathered on the grounds and in the buildings of the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Over the years, as the National Book Festival grew to become one of the most notable US literary events, the festivities expanded to the lawn of the Capitol, then to the National Mall, and in recent years to the Washington Convention Center.\nWith the festivities occurring virtually this year, we're turning our gaze back to the stately interior of the main building of the Library of Congress, the Thomas Jefferson Building. In this image, we're looking up to the ceiling and cove of its Great Hall. Surrounding the six skylights is decorative aluminum leaf, which was more precious than silver during the 1890s when the building was constructed. When the building opened its doors to the public in 1897 it was said to be the largest library in the world and it remains so today. Its vast holdings are stored in many buildings, including the Thomas Jefferson Building, which was named for the third US president. It was Jefferson's personal 6,000-plus book collection that helped rebuild the Library of Congress' collection after British troops set fire to the original library during the War of 1812.", + "date": "2020-09-25", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Watkins Glen State Park's Rainbow Falls in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Wandering Watkins Glen", + "copyright": "© Kenneth Keifer/Alamy", + "description": "When we talk about celebrating public lands, the images that pop into our heads are generally icons of the famous national parks out West. Old Faithful, El Capitan, the Arches. Our photo for National Public Lands Day highlights the relatively unsung beauty of the more than 10,000 state parks dotting the nation from coast to coast.\nWatkins Glen State Park, just south of Seneca Lake in upstate New York, is centered around a trail that descends with this rushing stream through picturesque cliffs, passing over and under 19 waterfalls. Sure, it's not Niagara Falls (which is part of the same New York State Parks system and is the oldest state park in the US). But especially in the crisp northeastern autumn, this stepped gorge is a tranquil showcase of the rugged landscape surrounding the glacially carved Finger Lakes region.\nAccording to the National Park Service, National Public Lands Day is the largest volunteer event in the US, with opportunities to help with conservation and maintenance from city parks to national forests. But if you'd rather keep your distance, relax, and enjoy the public spaces we all share, most state and national parks are waiving their entrance fees for the day. Happy trails!", + "date": "2020-09-26", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Fraser River, east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with the Golden Ears mountains", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Take me to the river", + "copyright": "© LeonU/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're recognizing World Rivers Day—a conservation event that branched off in 2005 from its source, BC Rivers Day, founded near this British Columbia river's banks 40 years ago today. The Fraser River flows through a showcase of this Canadian province's diverse landscape: It originates in the Rocky Mountains, carves steep valleys through central BC, and irrigates rich farmlands outside Vancouver before spilling into the sea just south of the city. The river flows gently in this stretch, as seen from the span of the Port Mann Bridge east of Vancouver, with the Golden Ears mountains in the background. Thanks to preservation efforts, the Fraser's main stem remains completely undammed, with its drainage basin covering 25% of BC's land area.\nA drainage basin is what we in the US usually call a watershed: Every river has tributaries, or other rivers and springs that flow into it and add to its volume. A river's watershed is the area covered by the main flow and all its tributaries put together. Watersheds may exist within other watersheds, such as when a tributary is longer than the river it feeds—a classic example is North America's longest river, the Missouri, whose vast watershed is a subdivision of the sea-bound yet shorter Mississippi's.\nDelicate environments like rivers are interconnected, and actions have downstream effects—that's what World Rivers Day aims to highlight through hands-on cleanup opportunities and virtual events.", + "date": "2020-09-27", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blue shark near the Azores in the North Atlantic Ocean", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Explorer of the sea", + "copyright": "© Nuno Sa/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This blue shark is swimming near the Azores, a Portuguese chain of islands about 850 miles west of mainland Portugal. The inspiration for the shark's name comes from its back color, which can vary from a light blue to a darker shade. Its slender, tapered body is propelled through the water with agility and grace by a long tail fin that sweeps from side to side. Listed as 'near threatened,' blue sharks are found off the coast of every continent except for Antarctica, making them the most widely distributed of all sharks. Swift and powerful swimmers, blue sharks migrate long distances. It's common for them to swim 1,200 to 1,700 miles or even farther, following the clockwise currents of the Gulf Stream in search of food, mates, and 'just right' water temperatures.", + "date": "2020-09-28", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Steeply terraced vineyards of the Lavaux region on the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A crush in Lavaux", + "copyright": "© Yves Marcoux/plainpicture", + "description": "The 'crush season,' aka the grape harvest, has arrived in these picturesque Swiss vineyards. The steeply terraced vineyards of the Lavaux region along Lake Geneva's northern shore produce grapes for some of the best wine in the country. The vine terraces can be traced back to the 11th century, when Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries controlled the area. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007, Lavaux is the largest contiguous vineyard region in Switzerland. It's known for producing Chasselas wine, a light, delicate white wine that's considered the ideal pairing with Swiss raclette cheese. Visitors enjoy hiking between the vines and wine tasting at local cellars in the villages along the lakeshore. We'll toast to that!", + "date": "2020-09-29", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A saturniid moth in Mole National Park in Larabanga, Ghana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "All eyes on moths", + "copyright": "© Robert Thompson/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Quick! Can you find this moth's head? If the markings on the wings distracted you for a second, score an evolutionary victory for this saturniid moth resting in Mole National Park in Ghana. It's thought that moths, butterflies, and other creatures use this crafty form of mimicry, called eyespots, to either intimidate predators or draw them to attack less vulnerable parts of the body.\nEyespots are common among the Saturniidae family of moths. This family comprises a group of more than 2,000 species—including the moth on our homepage—as well as some giants of the moth world, like the emperor, royal, and atlas moths.", + "date": "2020-09-30", + "path": "US/images/2020-09-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-09-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lantern display celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A lunar lantern celebration", + "copyright": "© Khin/Getty Images", + "description": "The Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival, is a celebration of the autumn harvest observed by the Chinese and other Asian peoples. It falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the full moon closest to the fall equinox. Originally a plea to the gods for rains to ensure a good harvest next year, Mid-Autumn Festival has become a more secular bit of autumn fun, with children and adults gathering to give thanks, eat sweet mooncakes, and light lanterns like the hand-painted ones we're looking at here from a previous celebration in Singapore. This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival coincidentally lands on another holiday, China's National Day.", + "date": "2020-10-01", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Owens River and the Sierra Nevada near Bishop, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A wild and scenic scene", + "copyright": "© Interfoto/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Some of our nation's most treasured rivers are protected thanks to a program that was first established on this day in 1968. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act aims to preserve rivers with 'outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations.' That's something we can get behind.\nThis national system now protects more than 13,000 miles of 226 rivers. They flow through 41 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, from Idaho's Salmon River to the Missouri River in the Midwest to the Allagash River in Maine. Today's homepage visits the Owens River, near the Sierra Nevada in eastern California. About 19 miles of the Owens River headwaters were protected as a Wild and Scenic River in 2009, ensuring we'll see views like this for years to come.", + "date": "2020-10-02", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Brown bear in the Brooks River, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In the belly of Fat Bear Week", + "copyright": "© littleting/Pradthana Jarusriboonchai/Getty Images", + "description": "In Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve, the 'fattening' is under way. Brown bears like our homepage friend are bulking up for the long winter, gathering at Brooks Falls to feast on migrating salmon. The base of the falls is a prime fishing spot because it creates a temporary barrier to salmon jumping upstream. This makes the fish relatively easy pickings for hungry bears, who can catch up to 30 salmon a day.\nThis annual feast attracts hundreds of onlookers to the park and many more online, where viewers can see the spectacle via live feeds. During Fat Bear Week, which goes through Tuesday, Oct. 6, the public is invited to vote for the bears that appear to pack on the most pounds. Keep an eye out for last year's winner—a bear named Holly described as 'the shape and color of a toasted marshmallow.'", + "date": "2020-10-03", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Montage of images of Jupiter and its volcanic moon Io", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Infrared Jupiter, erupting Io", + "copyright": "© NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Southwest Research Institute/Goddard Space Flight Center", + "description": "To celebrate World Space Week, we're featuring this montage of images of Jupiter courtesy of the New Horizons probe's flyby of the planet in 2007. If Jupiter looks a little different than you're used to seeing, it's because it was imaged using the space probe's near-infrared imaging spectrometer. In this false-color image, Jupiter's high-altitude clouds, like its stormy Great Red Spot, are rendered white, while deeper cloud formations take on reddish hues. The planet's innermost moon, Io, is captured in a true-color composite image during one of its frequent volcanic eruptions. A close look will show lava is glowing red beneath the blue and white plume of particles being ejected into the moon's thin atmosphere.\nSpace Week is a UN-recognized event that runs each year from October 4, which is the anniversary of the launch of Sputnik in 1957, to October 10, the anniversary of the signing of the Outer Space Treaty in 1967. This year's theme is 'Satellites Improve Life.'", + "date": "2020-10-04", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Emperor penguin adults and chicks at the Snow Hill Island rookery, Antarctica", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hey, you two in the front!", + "copyright": "© Martin Ruegner/Getty Images", + "description": "For World Teachers' Day, we're taking you to a class of emperor penguin chicks getting a lesson from a couple of wise adults—at least that's how it looks to us. All kidding aside, the celebration has a special significance this year. Educators dedicate their lives to engaging the minds of young and old alike, all the while sparking curiosity about the world around us. But with in-person classes widely curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic, many teachers have had to adapt their instruction methods by shifting to remote learning. More than ever we're grateful for their efforts, including their support to parents who are contributing at home.\nSpeaking of remote learning, the penguins in this photo live and learn in Antarctica at their breeding colony on Snow Hill Island. One thing we've learned on this World Teachers' Day: A group of penguin chicks is called a rookery, but when mature, they become a waddle of adult penguins, a term that also describes their graceless walking gait. About that gait: Penguins rock side to side to raise their center of gravity and compensate for their wide feet and squat legs. You might think they expend a lot of energy getting around, but the percentage of energy retained per penguin stride—or recovery rate—is 80%. In comparison, the recovery rate for humans is a mere 65% (the two penguin chicks snoozing in today's photo probably already know that).", + "date": "2020-10-05", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Xiechi Lake in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Water colors", + "copyright": "© Xinhua/Alamy", + "description": "Xiechi Lake in Yuncheng, China, has such a high level of salinity, it's sometimes called China's Dead Sea. But unlike the Dead Sea in the Middle East, Xiechi Lake supports abundant microscopic life: algae and other microorganisms that have a high tolerance for the salt. In summer and autumn, the lake temperature is high enough to spark algae blooms, bringing a variety of intense colors to the lake water.\nDuring the cold, dry winter, the temperature drops low enough to cause some of the sodium content in the water to form mirabilite rime—spiky, ice crystal-like mineral formations that make the lake shore and shallow surfaces look like an ice-covered landscape from science fiction.", + "date": "2020-10-06", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Autumn mist above Restormel Castle in Cornwall, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The circular castle of Cornwall", + "copyright": "© Robert Harding/Alamy", + "description": "Many generations watched fog roll over this countryside long before the bellicose Norman visitors who built this fortress got the chance. The peninsula of Cornwall has been populated since the Mesolithic period 10,000 years ago, and is one of the traditional Celtic nations—areas of the British Isles and France where the Celts' culture survived Roman, Norman, and other outside influences despite repeated attempts at incursion.\nRestormel Castle is one of the best-preserved keeps of its era in the UK, and also stands apart for its rare rotund shape. Built by the conquering Normans in the wake of their 1066 invasion of Britain, it was fortified as a perfect stone circle a hundred years later. Soon it was renovated into a luxurious palace with rudimentary plumbing and coveted hunting grounds. But after centuries of off-and-on use, it fell into disrepair after the English Civil War ended in 1651. It was acquired by the British government in the early 20th century. Open to the public, Restormel is now managed by the English Heritage charity trust.", + "date": "2020-10-07", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blanket octopus in Palm Beach, Florida", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An underwater rainbow", + "copyright": "© Steven Kovacs/Minden Pictures", + "description": "You might look twice if you passed by this Technicolor sea creature gliding through the ocean water. In celebration of World Octopus Day, we're marveling at a photograph of the rarely seen blanket octopus, near Palm Beach, Florida. The blanket octopus gets its common name from the sheets of webbing that stretch between some arms of the female, like the one pictured here. When threatened, it spreads out its arms, creating a blanketlike silhouette to intimidate would-be attackers.\nThis is just one of the roughly 300 known species of octopus that we're celebrating today. These underwater animals are some of the world's oldest creatures, with fossils dating back more than 300 million years—which means they predate dinosaurs. Plus, they have excellent sight and are highly intelligent. What's not to love?", + "date": "2020-10-08", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Roaring Fork in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Falling for Tennessee", + "copyright": "© Bernie Kasper/Getty Images", + "description": "Although it might not look like it in this image of a tranquil fall day, Roaring Fork in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has earned its ferocious name. The stream descends 2,500 feet over just 2 miles—a steep drop. After heavy rains, Roaring Fork transforms into a whitewater rush, the sound echoing off the mountainsides. But during drier spells, the stream quiets to more of a babbling brook, as seen here along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. The popular 5.5-mile loop drive passes waterfalls, well-preserved historic log cabins, and scenic overlooks of a forest that during this time of year reaches its fall color peak, exploding in bold yellows, oranges, and reds. These are just some of the things that make Great Smoky Mountains the most popular national park in the country.", + "date": "2020-10-09", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of American flamingos flying over Los Roques Archipelago National Park, Venezuela", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Birds of a feather", + "copyright": "© Cristian Lourenco/Getty Images", + "description": "Today is World Migratory Bird Day in Latin and South America, so to honor the occasion we've chosen these flamingos, rising above the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Venezuela. Changes in daylight hours and food availability can trigger seasonal migrations in many bird species, including flamingos. American flamingos like these will migrate relatively short distances, usually to ensure a steady food supply. Found mainly throughout the Caribbean, their range extends as far north as southern Florida.\nThe nonprofit sponsor of World Migratory Bird Day, Environment for the Americas, focuses its efforts on conserving habitats for the hundreds of bird species that migrate along north-south routes in the Americas. Most of these migratory birds use established flight paths called flyways to travel between their breeding grounds and overwintering areas. These aerial highways tend to avoid obstacles such as mountain ranges and oceans, running parallel to topographical barriers and following routes along coasts or major river valleys. Birds migrating through North America follow four main flyways, the Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific. Because the birds need adequate food and shelter at stopover points along the way, conservation of habitats through these corridors is especially important to the birds' survival. This year, with wildfires raging across the American West, the Pacific Flyway has been especially perilous for many migratory birds.\nWhile October 10 is World Migratory Bird Day in Mexico and Central and South America, bird lovers in the US and Canada observe this conservation event on the second day in May. But wherever you live, every day is a good day to pick up some binoculars and watch the birdlife outside your own window.", + "date": "2020-10-10", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Monastery of Geghard, Armenia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A monastery in the mountain", + "copyright": "© traumlichtfabrik/Getty Images", + "description": "Built into the side of a mountain in the Azat Valley of Armenia, the monastery of Geghard is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in the country. The location of the monastery has been inhabited for millennia and venerated by locals since the pre-Christian era due to the spring which emanates from one of the caves in the mountainside. The monastery was originally founded in the 4th century by Saint Gregory the Illuminator—the patron saint of the Armenian Apostolic Church—though none of the original buildings survive.\nThe buildings that make up the existing complex were begun in the 13th century and are now regarded as some of the best-preserved examples of medieval Armenian architecture. But what really makes Geghard unique are the monastic cells and chapels hewn directly into the mountain itself, with elaborate bas-relief ornamentations and multiple exquisite examples of Armenian stone crosses, or 'khachkars,' throughout. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, protections extend to both the monastery complex and the surrounding countryside, making a trip there an opportunity to step back into the medieval world.", + "date": "2020-10-11", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Haida totem poles on Haida Gwaii in British Columbia, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Indigenous Peoples Day", + "copyright": "© Michio Hoshino/Minden Pictures", + "description": "With this image of totem poles, carved and erected by Haida people in British Columbia, Canada, we're touching on two important events in North America today, one in the United States and the other in Canada. In the US, an increasing number of Americans observe the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day, a celebration of Native American peoples and an implicit (and sometimes explicit) critique of the Columbus Day holiday. Observations of Indigenous Peoples Day reflect an effort to honor the tribes, nations, and cultures that existed in North America before the arrival of European settlers and have endured since then.\nMeanwhile, in Canada, it's Thanksgiving Day. (Yes, they celebrate it too, just on a different date.) Like the US version, the holiday embraces a harvest-oriented theme. But most Canadians eat their big meal on Sunday. Just as we have Black Friday to recover from a day of overindulgence, Canadians gorge the day before the official Thanksgiving holiday so that everyone is rested and digested before returning to work on Tuesday.\nThe Haida and other Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast traditionally had their own feasts that were complex gift-giving ceremonies called potlatches. During a potlatch, a community leader would give away or destroy valuable items to demonstrate wealth, but also to forge and affirm family, clan, or intertribal relations. The carvings on Haida totem poles, like these, are often representations of family or clan histories that weave their society together. Haida families traditionally celebrated their histories and marked their identities by erecting totems outside their homes.", + "date": "2020-10-12", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red fox in the Netherlands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Where can you find a red fox?", + "copyright": "© Wim Weenink/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The biggest of all fox species, the red fox lives in many different habitats around the world, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and mountains. This fox is in the Netherlands, but red foxes can be found throughout most of Europe, as well as in temperate Asia, North Africa, and North America. A male fox is called a dog, and the female a vixen. A young fox is a kit, cub, or pup. Foxes live in groups called skulks. The red fox's tail accounts for about a third of its length, and it can serve as a blanket, as well as a flag the fox raises to communicate with other foxes.", + "date": "2020-10-13", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dragonfly fossil, about 150 million years old, in Solnhofen, Bavaria, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In praise of the old…the very old", + "copyright": "© Ingo Arndt/Minden Pictures", + "description": "What better way to honor National Fossil Day than with this amazing dragonfly! It's rare to find one in such exquisite condition, but this one was discovered in Solnhofen, Germany, where limestone deposits preserved some of the most detailed fossils ever found—including the birdlike dinosaur called Archaeopteryx. This dragonfly was preserved in the Solnhofen limestone about 150 million years ago in the Jurassic Period. It measures about 5.5 inches across.\nBack here in the United States we're marking the 11th annual National Fossil Day, hosted by the National Park Service. It's the perfect time to unleash your inner paleontologist. Fossils are often discovered on public lands like national parks, so park rangers, scientists, and educators typically use this day to share how fossils can help us understand what life looked like on an ancient Earth. Even if some events this year can't be held in person, take a moment to look at fossil images online, or read up on the latest fossil news.", + "date": "2020-10-14", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ochre sea star on kelp off the coast of California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A star is borne by seaweed", + "copyright": "© Ralph Pace/Minden Pictures", + "description": "With a little 'kelp,' this starfish is enjoying a change from its typical view of craggy tidal beds. Both passenger and vehicle in this photo, taken off California's coast, play important roles in their ecosystems.\nCanopies of underwater kelp forests create habitats that support many varieties of sea creatures. Distinguished by broad leaves and spherical gas bladders that make the seaweed float, kelp is also part of the diet for many organisms. 'Many organisms' includes us: Kelp-derived algin is an emulsifying and bonding agent that's added to various processed foods, including many ice creams (algin keeps the ice cream from crystalizing).\nAnd despite appearances, our cute little guest star (an ochre sea star) is actually a terrifying killer if you happen to be a mollusk. Starfish like this one have the rare ability to wrench open a mussel just wide enough to insert a stomach-like organ that digests the bivalve's body right inside the shell. Gross, but necessary: A landmark study showed that mussel populations grow to invasive levels in areas where even a few ochre sea stars have been removed. The sea star's role in maintaining diversity in its ecosystem makes it a keystone species.", + "date": "2020-10-15", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of a tractor and trailers of cabbage in a field in Sankt Pölten, Austria", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's harvest time on World Food Day", + "copyright": "© Stephan Zirwes/Getty Images", + "description": "This tractor is transporting trailers full of one of the world's most versatile veggies: cabbage. A stalwart in Slavic recipes, a key ingredient in Korean kimchi, and essential to that sauerkraut on your ballpark dog, it's the perfect cosmopolitan crop to represent World Food Day.\nOrganized annually by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, World Food Day puts a spotlight on the issue of food security: The ability of individuals or communities to readily access nutritious food. This year, food security is of extra concern as the COVID-19 pandemic has further threatened already vulnerable communities. But the FAO says these threats could be turned into opportunities to rebuild food supply chains in more targeted, cooperative, and efficient ways—so they've given 2020's World Food Day the theme 'Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together.'", + "date": "2020-10-16", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Fog above the forest", + "copyright": "© Adam Jones/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Today we're looking out over Pisgah National Forest, which was established on this day in 1916. One of the first national forests established in the eastern United States, it comprises more than 500,000 acres of mountainous peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. With hundreds of miles of trails, Pisgah is a popular place for hiking, backpacking, road biking, mountain biking, fishing, and rock climbing.\nThe land here was first set aside as a public forest with approximately 86,700 acres that were previously part of the Biltmore Estate owned by George Vanderbilt II. When he passed away in 1914, his wife, Edith Vanderbilt, sold the land to the federal government for $5 an acre, fulfilling her husband's wishes to create the core of Pisgah National Forest.", + "date": "2020-10-17", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of the harbor in Sitka, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Sitka shines on Alaska Day", + "copyright": "© Blaine Harrington III/Alamy", + "description": "In honor of Alaska Day, we're in the harbor of Sitka, Alaska, which was the capital of Russian America in the 19th century, when it was called Novo-Arkhangelsk. It was here on this day in 1867 that officials of the Russian Empire formally transferred the Territory of Alaska to the United States in a sale for $7.2 million, or just around 2 cents per acre. It seems an astonishingly small price today, but at the time, opponents called it 'Seward's Folly' after then-Secretary of State William H. Seward, who negotiated the deal. Few Americans moved to the 'Last Frontier' at first, but in the 1890s, when gold was discovered in the Yukon and Alaska, a rush of prospectors and others began a wave of settlers in the territory. Ever since, Alaska, with its vast natural resources and staggering beauty, has been a prized American domain and an enduring symbol of American wilderness.", + "date": "2020-10-18", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Mati Si (Horse's Hoof Temple) and grottoes of Mati Si Scenic Area, Gansu province, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A cliff-hanging complex of temples", + "copyright": "© Ana Flašker/Alamy", + "description": "Feast your eyes on the colorful Mati Si (Horse's Hoof Temple) and its cliffside complex of sandstone grottoes and wooden pavilions. An indentation in the sandstone provides a clue to the mythical origin of the temple. One legend has it that a frightened longma—a winged dragon horse—visited here thousands of years ago and left its hoof mark in the rock as it landed. What you can't see in our homepage image is the narrow network of tunnels cut into the cliff, connecting the seven floors and multiple grottoes to the Mati Si pagoda, which is 200 feet high and holds hundreds of Buddha statues.\nMati Si lies within the grasslands of China's Gansu province along the Hexi Corridor of what was once China's Northern Silk Road. There's no bus service to the temple so you'll have to grab a taxi or, like the mythical dragon horse that left its imprint here, hoof it.", + "date": "2020-10-19", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bare trees and autumn ferns in Beaver Lake Nature Center, New York", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Reflecting on fall", + "copyright": "© Chris Murray/Alamy", + "description": "Some of the best things about fall in many parts of the country are the amazing colorful displays across the landscape. While the trees here in Beaver Lake Nature Center, near Syracuse, New York, are already bare, the autumn ferns cast a radiant reflection on the water. This 661-acre natural area contains a 200-acre glacial lake that draws migrating Canada geese to its shores. Visitors may also see more than 200 other species of birds and over 800 varieties of plants. The nature center is a destination for cross-country skiing in the winter, while the summer months are popular for kayaking and canoeing.", + "date": "2020-10-20", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Chameleon walking on a plant, Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Does this chameleon look a little insecure?", + "copyright": "© SnapRapid/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "If it appears to be slinking away from the camera, maybe this chameleon is all too aware of the way some of us humanfolk see reptiles: as frightening at best, disgusting at worst. We know you die-hard reptile lovers are out there too, but it's undeniable that reptiles' reputation among people has suffered thanks to popular villainous depictions—from 'Anaconda' and 'Godzilla' to the serpent encountered by Adam and Eve. Even our everyday language throws shade on this vast class of critters: When's the last time you called someone 'reptile' and meant it nicely?\nReptile Awareness Day seeks to repair reptiles' rep among those repulsed, and ambassadors like this cuddly chameleon from Indonesia lead the charge. We won't say it wouldn't hurt a fly—in fact, with its independently moving eyes and lightning-fast tongue, it's probably hurt more flies than you ever will. But with their color-changing abilities and gentle demeanor with humans, chameleons have admirers even among the reptile-averse.", + "date": "2020-10-21", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Starlings flock over Lauwersmeer National Park, Netherlands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Moving as one", + "copyright": "© Frans Lemmens/Alamy", + "description": "After the nesting and breeding seasons of spring and summer have passed, starlings become highly social birds, often gathering in flocks that number in the thousands. These flocks sometimes take the form of a murmuration—when the birds form a group large and dense enough that they appear to move together as a single organism, even if the movements seem arbitrary. Though scientists still don't quite understand how the individual starlings in a murmuration coordinate their tight, fluid formations, the behavior is thought to be a way to confuse predators.\nImagine if you're a falcon on the hunt and you see a small group of starlings—an easy meal if you catch one. But if the starlings spot the predator first, they may form a murmuration, swooping and diving as one, making it difficult for the falcon to isolate and hunt an individual bird.", + "date": "2020-10-22", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old general store of Bents, Saskatchewan, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Saskatchewan's spookier side", + "copyright": "© ImagineGolf/Getty Images", + "description": "If you're greeted by a friendly face and a warm 'Welcome to Bents' as you stroll up to this old general store, you might be having a paranormal experience: It's been 50 years since a living soul dwelt in this Saskatchewan ghost town.\nBuilt along one of the last spurs of track laid during central Canada's early 20th-century railroad boom, Bents didn't attract many residents before it quickly declined in the 1920s, when droughts stymied the region's wheat crop. By the '60s even the last hangers-on were gone, leaving only the shells of the store, grain elevator, and a few other assorted buildings. Plus of course any spirits who, nostalgic for the outpost's short-lived heyday, might still call it a favorite haunt.", + "date": "2020-10-23", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "New York City skyline with United Nations headquarters", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "75 years of the United Nations", + "copyright": "© Sean Pavone/Alamy", + "description": "We're looking at the New York City skyline with the UN's headquarters in the middle for United Nations Day, marking the anniversary of the date when the UN Charter entered into force. This year is a milestone 75th anniversary of the United Nations, which replaced the League of Nations as the world's largest and most powerful intergovernmental organization. To mark the occasion, the UN launched its UN75 global dialogue initiative in January, and discussions have taken place around the world in settings ranging from classrooms to the UN General Assembly. COVID-19 has made some of these events a logistical challenge, but it's also highlighted the need for countries to work together to face global issues. The UN website allows anyone to participate, with tool kits for dialogue, issues briefs, and other resources.", + "date": "2020-10-24", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A pumpkin patch in British Columbia, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A most sincere pumpkin patch", + "copyright": "© James Chen/Shutterstock", + "description": "Ah, the perennial pumpkin patch. You might think the round orange gourds in today's photo are vegetables, but botanists say pumpkins are actually the fruit of pumpkin vines. They're considered fruit because pumpkins contain seeds and grow from the same part of the plant that produces flowers. And now, as Halloween nears, pumpkins are ripe for picking and carving into spooky jack-o'-lanterns.\nThe jack-o'-lantern tradition dates to mid-1800s Ireland when people carved faces into potatoes or turnips to ward off evil spirits. Irish immigrants brought the tradition to North America, only to discover that the native pumpkins were much easier to carve. Fast-speed ahead and we're just grateful that pumpkins are the seasonal 'fruit' of choice since turnips would make a questionable spice latte drink.", + "date": "2020-10-25", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Corfe Castle, Dorset, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Corfe gets creepy", + "copyright": "© Ross Hoddinott/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Spying the crooked silhouette of Corfe Castle above the rolling, foggy hills of Dorset, England, you might not guess at the ruin's former palatial beauty—you'll more likely sense its long history of intrigue, and maybe feel a chill down your spine.\nCorfe's tale begins with a betrayal. Rumor has it this mound is where the teenage King Edward the Martyr was assassinated, likely by his half-brother and successor Æthelred the Unready, in 978—a century before the original stone structure was built. The castle became a favorite of 13th-century ruler King John—whose luxurious renovations hid a feared dungeon where the calculating monarch starved numerous prisoners. In the mid-1600s English Civil War, noblewoman Mary Bankes—wife of the castle's new lord, who was off fighting in the war—doggedly defended it against antiroyalist forces in a three-year siege. But Mary was given up by members of her entourage and captured, and the castle was toppled into the craggy heap you see now—another betrayal to end its story.\nNowadays the remains of Corfe Castle are preserved as a Scheduled Ancient Monument by the UK—but that status might not be all that's protecting the site. Reports of children's sobs echoing through the air, unexplained flickering lights, and—most notoriously—the headless apparition of a white-clad woman have some believing specters of a millennium past still haunt the ruin.", + "date": "2020-10-26", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cambron Covered Bridge on Madison County Nature Trail near Huntsville, Alabama", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A bridge of Madison County", + "copyright": "© Jens Lambert/Shutterstock", + "description": "Framed here for the season by fall foliage, the Cambron Covered Bridge is located along a nature trail in Madison County, Alabama—not Iowa, which is the setting of the bestselling romance novel 'The Bridges of Madison County.' It's believed there were once about 14,000 covered bridges in the US, but fewer than 900 or so remain today, a quarter of which can be found in Pennsylvania. But Alabama has covered-bridge bragging rights, too. The state has 11 historic covered bridges. Built in 1974, the Cambron Covered Bridge doesn't make the official 'historic' list, but it does offer hikers a peaceful passageway with great views of Sky Lake.", + "date": "2020-10-27", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grotesques of Ecuadorian seabirds on the Basílica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A 'grotesque' scene", + "copyright": "© Henri Leduc/Getty Images", + "description": "'Goofy' might be a better descriptor, but these seabird statues lining an outer wall of an Ecuadorian cathedral are called 'grotesques'—the architectural term for a statue ornamenting the side of a building. But hang on…don't we call those 'gargoyles'? Not exactly. Gargoyles are simply grotesques that boast a specific, practical feature: spouts that convey water from rain gutters away from the building.\nGrotesques often live up to their off-putting name, depicting demons or monsters (the word 'gargoyle' comes from 'garguille,' an evil creature from French legend). But the Basílica del Voto Nacional's grotesques celebrate the beautiful fauna of Ecuador: not only seabirds but iguanas, crocodiles, armadillos, and more. Though the basílica is one of Quito's premier tourist attractions, it's been under construction since 1892 and technically remains unfinished—but legend has it the world will end when it's complete, so no one's really been rushing the job.", + "date": "2020-10-28", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mazezilla corn maze at Klingel's Farm in Pennsylvania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Let's get lost", + "copyright": "© Alex Potemkin/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to Mazezilla! This 11-acre corn maze in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania boasts a unique design each fall. Don't worry, if you take a wrong turn, you won't be lost forever. 'Corn helpers' are scattered throughout the maze to help confused maze-goers find their way again, and 'tower people' keep a watchful eye over them. This year, visitors to the maze are asked to wear masks, stay at least 6 feet apart, and take other precautions, but organizers are still promising a 'spooktacular 2020.'\nWhile mazes and labyrinths date back more than 4,000 years, the first modern corn maze was created in Annville, Pennsylvania, in 1993. Constructed on 3 acres of land, it was named the world's largest corn maze by the Guinness Book of World Records. The current record for largest corn maze went to Cool Patch Pumpkins in 2014 for a 60-acre maze in Dixon, California.", + "date": "2020-10-29", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blakiston's fish owl in Hokkaido, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Who's there? The largest owl in the world", + "copyright": "© Martin Bailey/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "To get us in the Halloween mood, we're offering a seldom-seen sight—the Blakiston's fish owl. Considered the largest of all living owls—about the size of a fire hydrant with a 6-foot wingspan—it's among the rarest of owls, too. Experts estimate only a few thousand of these elusive birds remain, scattered in pockets of dense old-growth forests in northern Japan, the Russian Far East, northeastern China, and potentially North Korea.\nAlthough it'll eat rodents, rabbits, and other small mammals, the Blakiston's fish owl feeds mainly on aquatic life, particularly fish, and seeks out waterways that don't freeze during the bitterly cold winters of its range. Rather than swoop in silently on its prey like most owls, this fish owl often takes a more earth-bound approach, walking along the forest floor to find a good fishing spot, then perching on the bank, and waiting—just like any good angler would. When it sees a fish, it pounces, grabbing the prey with its talons and popping back out of the water to eat.\nFor more mysterious sightings, be sure to check out our Halloween homepage tomorrow.", + "date": "2020-10-30", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Dark Hedges in County Antrim, Northern Ireland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'Twas a night just like tonight…", + "copyright": "© VanderWolf Images/Shutterstock", + "description": "In the late 18th century, a wealthy landowner built an estate in County Antrim in what is now Northern Ireland. To make a scenic but imposing entryway, he had 150 beech trees planted on either side of the road (90 trees survive). The trees grew to form the Dark Hedges—an arboreal tunnel leading up to the property. In the right conditions—say a gloomy autumn night with the moonlight casting shadows through the tree canopy—this road can be a little spooky.\nIf that isn't enough to tingle your spine, many travelers who've made their passage down the Dark Hedges have reported seeing the Grey Lady—a spectral woman who crosses the path, only to vanish into the trees. And according to local lore, on Halloween the Grey Lady is joined in her wanderings by the occupants of the nearby graveyard. We love a good ghost story on Halloween, but do you mind if we turn on the lights?", + "date": "2020-10-31", + "path": "US/images/2020-10-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-10-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sky Rock petroglyphs in the Volcanic Tablelands near Bishop, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Native American Heritage Month", + "copyright": "© JTBaskinphoto/Getty Images", + "description": "Here in the Volcanic Tablelands near Bishop, California, is Sky Rock, a set of ancient petroglyphs that face the heavens. The volcanic rock formations of this area have made it a premier rock-climbing destination. But long before sport climbers flocked here, it was (and still is) home to the Paiute-Shoshone peoples, who are thought to have created these petroglyphs and many others throughout the tablelands.\nWe're featuring the image in honor of Native American Heritage Month, which is observed each November. The commemorative month celebrates the contributions of Native Americans to our national culture. In honor of the event, we invite you to learn more about Indigenous people in your region. Consider reading a book by a Native American author, supporting a Native-owned business or charity, or visiting a reservation or museum.", + "date": "2020-11-01", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Polar bears in Torngat Mountains National Park, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Waiting for winter", + "copyright": "© Cavan Images/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "These polar bears seem to be just as happy as we are to visit Torngat Mountains National Park today. Located in Canada at the tip of the Labrador Peninsula and bordering the Labrador Sea, the park is accessible only by boat, charter plane, or helicopter. The name 'Torngat' comes from the Inuktitut word 'Tongait,' meaning 'place of spirits.' The Inuit have lived here for centuries and still fish and hunt across the wide tundra valleys where these polar bears roam. This time of year, polar bears are waiting for the sea ice to form so they can venture out onto the Labrador Sea to hunt for seals.\nAs sea ice coverage continues to shrink due to warming oceans, the polar bear population faces a rapidly shrinking habitat. Polar bears have large hunting ranges and rely on the ice to get around. Their role as alpha predators in the Arctic is a crucial part of the natural balance in their unique ecosystem. If our sea ice disappears, the bears may soon follow.", + "date": "2020-11-02", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The United States Capitol Building in Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Vote!", + "copyright": "© f11photo/Getty Images", + "description": "It's Election Day, so if you're eligible to vote but haven't already voted, stop reading this and go cast your ballot. In 1845, Congress decided that general elections of federal public officials would be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Why a Tuesday? In the 1800s, most citizens worked as farmers and lived far from their polling places, so they needed a day or two to travel. Many Americans went to church on Sunday, and Wednesday was their day at the market. So, Tuesday was the most practical.", + "date": "2020-11-03", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Caribou swimming across Alaska's Kobuk River during fall migration", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Caribou on the move", + "copyright": "© Michio Hoshino/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Each fall a quarter-million caribou come together to form the Western Arctic Caribou Herd, a group that makes an epic migration through northwest Alaska. The caribou move south from their calving grounds in the Utukok River Uplands to their winter range on the Seward Peninsula. Fall is also the time when scientists attach radio collars to members of the herd, to track their location and health, and to gain information that will help conserve the species. When spring arrives, the caribou will complete the trip again in reverse, covering a total of 2,000 miles each year, give or take.\nOne of the best spots to see the herd on the move is where the great masses of animals cross this river, the Kobuk, at Onion Portage. The name of the portage derives from an Inupiaq (Inuit) word meaning 'wild onions' for the many wild alliums that grow here. But the native Inuit people don't come just to forage for onions. For millennia, the caribou crossing has drawn native peoples who rely on caribou meat, a tradition that continues to this day.", + "date": "2020-11-04", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Albarracín, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A medieval Moorish gem", + "copyright": "© Domingo Leiva/Getty Images", + "description": "Originally founded as the capital of a small Moorish kingdom in the 10th century, Albarracín remains one of the most perfectly preserved medieval towns in Spain. The town's narrow, winding streets, centuries-old architecture, and dramatic defensive walls were all constructed with the pink-hued gypsum found throughout the region. Aside from its historical charms, Albarracín is also a popular destination for rock climbers who come to scale the red boulders and cliff faces outside the village's fortress walls.", + "date": "2020-11-05", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "West Indian manatees in Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Life in the slow lane", + "copyright": "© Norbert Probst/Getty Images", + "description": "In observance of Manatee Awareness Month, we're swimming through clear, aquifer-fed spring waters in Florida with two friendly 'sea cows.' Generally solitary animals, manatees are also known to be curious and will approach boats. That's why Florida enforces special speed zones for watercraft, particularly as the manatees are on the move to warmer areas to spend the winter. While manatees have no known natural predators, they remain a vulnerable species due to loss of habitat and collisions with boats. These two have arrived in Three Sisters Springs, a natural freshwater spring system in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge on the west coast of the Florida Peninsula. The refuge protects critical habitat for the hundreds of manatees that migrate here each winter.\nMost West Indian manatees off the coast of Florida live in shallow and marshy areas where they feed on sea grass, mangrove leaves, and algae. The ocean's largest herbivore, sea cows nosh on greenery for almost half the day. And what could be better than a nap after all that munching? Manatees will often sleep underwater for the other half of the day, coming to the surface for air in 15-to-20-minute intervals and grazing for food again in shallow waters.", + "date": "2020-11-06", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bison in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "National Bison Day", + "copyright": "© Brian Evans/Getty Images", + "description": "If ever there was an animal that deserved some recognition, it's the bison. Since 2012, National Bison Day has been observed on the first Saturday of November to acknowledge the animal's cultural, historical, and economic significance—as well as its remarkable comeback. Bison were once plentiful in North America. Tens of millions strong until the mid-1800s, they roamed in great herds, helping to diversify and maintain the prairie habitat. They've also played several important roles in Native American cultures. Indigenous peoples have used every part of the bison for food, utensils, and clothing—and they pay tribute to the giant beasts in religious rituals.\nSettlement of the American West caused habitat loss for the bison and that, combined with overhunting, had nearly wiped out the species altogether by 1900. In an effort to save the bison, the American Bison Society formed in 1905 at New York City’s Bronx Zoo—President Theodore Roosevelt was named the organization’s honorary president. The group’s goal was to create wild bison reserves in the American West, but they used the Bronx Zoo to propagate a seed stock of animals to revive the population. Beginning in 1907, the zoo shipped small herds of bison to the first three of the wildlife refuges: the Wichita National Forest and Game Preserve in Oklahoma, Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota, and the National Bison Range in Montana. Fast-forward to today, and more than 20,000 bison roam on public lands in the United States.", + "date": "2020-11-07", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Derwent Island on Derwentwater in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Languid life on the Lakes", + "copyright": "© Chris Warren/eStock Photo", + "description": "Surrounded by forested mountains ('fells') and lush, rolling farmlands, the lake known as Derwentwater is one of more than 30 bodies of water in North West England's Lake District. Rounder and broader in shape than its fingerlike brethren, Derwentwater is home to several small isles like this one—though the classical estate built here is an unusual interruption of this mostly natural tableau.\nWe're seeing the island's boathouse, one of several buildings that a wealthy eccentric named Joseph Pocklington had erected shortly after his 1778 purchase of the island. The main building, Derwent Island House, is set out of view farther back on the woody isle. The estate once included a stone fort housing a cannon, often fired to incite playful 'raids' on the island during regattas Pocklington hosted each year on the lake. Critics of old—among them poet William Wordsworth, who famously loved the Lakes—decried Pocklington's additions as eyesores, but modern-day visitors gladly line up to visit the Italianate estate on the five days a year that it's open to the public.", + "date": "2020-11-08", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Vineyards near Barolo, Piedmont, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Autumn in Piedmont", + "copyright": "© Marco Arduino/eStock Photo", + "description": "This beautiful fall scene is in the Langhe area of Piedmont, one of the great wine regions in Italy. More specifically, we're looking at the hills of Barolo, a town famous for its locally produced wine of the same name, made from Nebbiolo grapes. In addition to wine, Piedmont is known for its truffles, which are harvested this time of year. Piedmont chocolate is also highly prized. Bicerin, a popular coffee-chocolate drink from the city of Turin (which hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics), has been around since the 18th century. The piemontesi, as locals are called, know how to eat and drink. Salute!", + "date": "2020-11-09", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Badlands National Park, South Dakota", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Baddest of the badlands", + "copyright": "© Dennis Frates/Alamy", + "description": "Heading west on Interstate 90, peek out the driver's side when you're about three-quarters of the way across South Dakota. It's the first clue you've entered the Wild West: the expansive, layered landscape of Badlands National Park. It's enjoyed government protection since 1939, first as a national monument and more completely after it was upgraded to national park status on this day in 1978. The park protects 244,000 acres of dramatically eroded bedrock replete with fossil beds—as well as the nation's largest mixed-grass prairie, hosting bison, prairie dogs, and endangered black-footed ferrets.\nBefore it was a national park, Native Americans called the Badlands home for more than 10,000 years. The Lakota had displaced other tribes to control the region by about 150 years ago—the same time settlers from the East were undermining Native power structures throughout the frontier. In response to these incursions, many Lakota in the late 19th century embraced a cross-tribal spiritual movement known as the 'Ghost Dance.' It was a system of rituals—including the namesake circle dance often performed here in the Badlands—believed to impede the encroachment of white settlers and deliver Natives from violence. But those efforts seemed futile by late 1890 as, just south of here, conflicts culminated in the Wounded Knee massacre where US forces killed more than 250 unarmed Lakota men, women, and children.\nThe conflict and ensuing tragedy is one of American history's ugliest chapters—but it bears reflection during Native American History Month as we ponder the Badlands' past, as vast and multilayered as the bedrock here.", + "date": "2020-11-10", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Honoring our veterans", + "copyright": "© Ian G Dagnall/Alamy", + "description": "Today is Veterans Day, the day we set aside to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. There are roughly 18 million living veterans in the US, including nearly 2.25 million who served during the Korean War. June 25 of this year marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, when North Korean troops invaded South Korea. While 21 nations contributed forces to the United Nations' defense of South Korea, 90% of the troops who served in the Korean theater were from the United States.\nThe Korean War Veterans Memorial, shown here, was dedicated on July 27, 1995 in Washington, and consists of four parts: the mural wall, the pool of remembrance, the United Nations wall, and the statues. The 19 stainless steel statues were sculpted by Frank Gaylord of Barre, Vermont. They're approximately 7 feet tall and represent the various ethnicities of the recently integrated American forces who served in Korea. They also reflect a cross section of the US service divisions that fought in the war—they depict an advance party of 14 Army, three Marine, one Navy, and one Air Force personnel. The statues stand in patches of juniper bushes and are separated by polished granite strips, which give a semblance of order and symbolize the rice paddies of Korea.\nWhile veterans account for only about 7% of the US population, they performed an outsized service to our country, and their commitment to the Constitution and the nation was total. Today would be a great day to find one and offer your thanks.", + "date": "2020-11-11", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Connery Pond and Whiteface Mountain in New York state", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Upstate autumn", + "copyright": "© Henk Meijer/Alamy", + "description": "Paddle out onto Connery Pond in the Adirondacks of upstate New York and you may be treated to this mist-shrouded peekaboo tease from Whiteface Mountain. We're near the town of Lake Placid, known to many as the two-time home of the Winter Olympic Games, in 1932 and again in 1980. The Alpine skiing events in 1980 were held right on the slopes of Whiteface Mountain.\nBut let's not get ahead of the season. In autumn, when this photo was taken, the forests of the Adirondacks burst with kaleidoscopic color. It does look a bit brisk out there though, so make sure to pack a cozy sweater.", + "date": "2020-11-12", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ravens in a snowstorm near Kuhmo, Finland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Once upon a midafternoon dreary…", + "copyright": "© Frans Lemmens/Alamy", + "description": "To the superstitiously inclined, this flock of ravens—pictured battling a snowstorm in Finland—is nothing short of a bad omen, while to others it's just a bunch of beaks. Likewise, today is just another flip of the calendar to some, while Friday the 13th consigns others to a day of dread—or at least one of relative inactivity to avoid potential mishaps.\nThe notion of Friday the 13th as doubly jinxed is only a century or two old, but Friday and the number 13 have each long been pegged as unlucky. Old Norse and Christian traditions both tell of suppers spoiled by a malign 13th guest (Loki the trickster and Judas the betrayer, respectively), while nautical lore says a voyage that dares begin on a Friday is doomed to sink to the watery depths. The popular mind began combining the number with the weekday to posit the mother of all bad days in the 1800s, but some historians say it was with the popular 1907 novel 'Friday the 13th'—where a conniving stockbroker incites a Wall Street crash on the titular date—that the compounded phobias became an enduring meme.\nIn any case, whether you call this bad luck stuff bona fide or baloney, consider trying your luck at today's quiz. What could go horribly wrong?", + "date": "2020-11-13", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Oil lamps being arranged on rangoli designs during Diwali", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Decorating for Diwali", + "copyright": "© Subir Basak/Getty Images", + "description": "During Diwali, the five-day festival of lights, vibrant patterns of all shapes and sizes are created on the floor out of materials such as colored rice, sand, and flower petals. The charming Indian folk art, called rangoli, is usually made near the entrance of a home to welcome guests and deities, and is said to bring good luck on special occasions. Celebrations might be a bit different this year, but buildings will still be brightened by these decorative drawings, twinkling lights, and small oil lamps, known as diyas.\nDiwali, which means 'row of lights' in the ancient language of Sanskrit, is commemorated every fall by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists in India and across the world. Each religion marks different historical events and stories, but what they all have in common is the concept of new beginnings, the triumph of good over evil, and the victory of light over darkness. Today marks the third day of Diwali, when festivities reach their peak.", + "date": "2020-11-14", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lupines on the shores of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "What’s blooming in New Zealand?", + "copyright": "© Stanislav Kachyna/Shutterstock", + "description": "Lupines—or 'lupins' as they're generally called here in New Zealand—usually hit peak bloom around mid-to-late November in the Mackenzie region of the South Island. This image shows the burst of color along the shores of Lake Tekapo, famed for its annual lupin blooms. The colorful carpets of purples, pinks, blues, and whites along waterways and roads look stunning, drawing tourists to the area, and locals appreciate the economic benefits that come with these visitors. But lupins hail from North America, and in New Zealand, they're considered invasive species that crowd out native flora, ruining the habitat for birds like the wrybill, banded dotterel, and other species that live along the waterside.\nBeloved by some, rued by others, lupins are said to have taken hold here thanks to local resident Connie Scott. As the story goes, back in the 1950s, Scott scattered lupin seeds along a main highway to add some color to the barren landscape and the blooms have been spreading ever since. Scott's remembered these days as the 'Lupin Lady.' A beautiful legacy? Suppose it depends on your point of view.", + "date": "2020-11-15", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The interior of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A temple, preserved", + "copyright": "© George Steinmetz/Getty Images", + "description": "The temples at Abu Simbel, commissioned by Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II around 1264 BCE, would not be around for us to photograph if it weren't for the efforts of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). A couple centuries after the Abu Simbel temples were completed, Ramesses' empire had collapsed and the sands of the Nubian region of North Africa began to consume them. European explorers 'discovered' Abu Simbel in the early 1800s, leading to massive efforts to excavate and preserve the ruins of the great pharaoh's monument to himself.\nBut it wasn't until the 1950s, when the Egyptian government began drawing up plans for the Aswan High Dam, that preservation of Abu Simbel and other historic sites took on extra urgency. Planners knew the dam would flood the banks of the Nile, submerging the temples. So, the United Nations' UNESCO branch set to work on a solution to keep Abu Simbel preserved and accessible. In 1968, UNESCO's first major project was to literally move the massive temples to higher ground. They succeeded, of course, safeguarding one of the world's great archaeological sites. Out of this effort emerged UNESCO's drive to protect the world's most important sites of both cultural and natural heritage. To date, UNESCO has protected more than 1,000 World Heritage Sites across 167 countries that are ‘irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.'", + "date": "2020-11-16", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Andy Goldsworthy's 'Wood Line' installation near Lovers' Lane in the Presidio of San Francisco, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Take a hike near Lovers' Lane", + "copyright": "© Chris LaBasco/Alamy", + "description": "For those of you who love getting outside, you're in luck! Today is Take a Hike Day, an activity the American Hiking Society says will make you happier as you enjoy the great outdoors. And what better way to take a hike than a walk near Lovers' Lane in San Francisco's Presidio? The sinuous trail we see in today's photo is called 'Wood Line' and was designed by the environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy. By using felled eucalyptus trees, Goldsworthy intended this land art to eventually biodegrade and fade back into the forest floor. It's one of four of his works within this national park that once served as a US military outpost.\nNo matter where you are, we hope you find a nearby trail to explore. The US National Trails System maintains more than 80,000 miles of national scenic, historic, or recreational trails through some of the most beautiful and interesting parts of the country, so you have plenty of hikes to choose from.", + "date": "2020-11-17", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Interior view of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An aviation celebration", + "copyright": "© Rebecca Wyatt/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "The airborne craft you're seeing aren't models—they're real airplanes hung in a hangar at the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center, a National Air and Space Museum branch located next to Dulles International Airport. These retired craft are suspended in the company of notable flying machines from every era, like a Blackbird stealth fighter, a Concorde jet, and the space shuttle Discovery.\nWe're paying a visit in honor of National Aviation History Month—because even though 2020's been a turbulent year for air travel, we know an industry that laughs in the face of gravity itself will take off once again. Until that Euro trip you planned is back on the tray table, why not pass the time with our complimentary in-flight quiz?", + "date": "2020-11-18", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Chestnut-mandibled toucan nesting in the cavity of a tree, Costa Rica", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "That bill's just not going to fit", + "copyright": "© Greg Basco/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today we're visiting Costa Rica, where this magnificent chestnut-mandibled toucan is fashioning a nest in the cavity of a tree. It can be hard to find a suitable space for this, the largest toucan in Costa Rica, so mating pairs will often use an abandoned woodpecker's nest or find a large hole in a decaying part of a tree. This one seems perfectly formfitting.\nThe female will lay two to four eggs and then both sexes will take turns incubating them until the chicks hatch two weeks later. And no, the newborn chicks don't have those ginormous bills—they're born blind and naked, with short bills—something that must please their parents while they share this small space. After about six weeks, the fledglings will make their own way into the forest, plucking fruit with the tips of their bills, sometimes tossing it into the air and letting it fall into their throats.", + "date": "2020-11-19", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of the Aiguille du Midi in the Mont Blanc massif, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Atop the Needle of Chamonix", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "With these dramatic clouds, the shardlike pinnacles of the Aiguille du Midi (Needle of Midday) resemble the spires of a ruined Alpine cathedral. This is just one of the many spectacular peaks of the Mont Blanc massif, the storied Alps range in eastern France that stretches across the border into Italy and Switzerland. It was here in France's Chamonix valley that mountaineering became a sport in the mid-1700s. This dramatic peak was first summited in 1818, a feat that helped to popularize mountain climbing throughout Europe.\nSkilled mountaineers still climb the Aiguille du Midi, but these days the rest of us can choose to reach the top the easy way. A cable car to the summit went into service in 1955 and is still considered the highest vertical-ascent cable car in the world. Visitors can climb aboard in the valley town of Chamonix and ride to the top of the Aiguille du Midi—more than 9,000 vertical feet—in under 20 minutes. The cable cars and viewing platform were upgraded in recent years, and a new feature called 'Step into the Void' was added in 2013. It allows courageous tourists to stand in a glass room jutting out from the mountain and look down through the glass floor with more than 3,000 feet of free air under their feet.", + "date": "2020-11-20", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Autumn leaves frozen in ice, Price Lake, Julian Price Memorial Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Headed to the High Country", + "copyright": "© Richard Bernabe/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Sometimes the transition from fall to winter is an abrupt one—as demonstrated by these pristine, colorful leaves seemingly frozen in time. The cold might convince you we're enjoying a customary leaf-peeping tour of frigid New England—but we're hundreds of miles farther south.\nSet in the High Country of western North Carolina, Julian Price Memorial Park is just one stop along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Running nearly 500 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to North Carolina's portion of the Great Smoky Mountains, 'America's Favorite Drive' is one of the most popular attractions of the National Park System.", + "date": "2020-11-21", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Common cranes in the Drömling wetland, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Birds of the Drömling", + "copyright": "© Mike Friedrichs/Getty Images", + "description": "Common cranes (aka Eurasian cranes) often gravitate to wet open fields, bogs, and marshes. This flock is congregating in the Drömling wetland in Germany. The most widely distributed of all the 15 species of cranes, its native range covers a wide swath of Europe and Asia, with the largest breeding populations in Russia and Scandinavia. As winter approaches, common cranes make the long journey south, often in large flocks of about 400 birds, to North Africa or parts of southern Europe and Asia in search of more civilized temperatures.", + "date": "2020-11-22", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old Town of Bern, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Autumn comes to Old Town", + "copyright": "© Simon Zenger/Alamy", + "description": "The medieval center of Bern, Switzerland's capital, looks much as it did when most of these buildings were first constructed between the 12th and the 15th centuries. What's now called Old Town was founded in 1191 on a long, narrow peninsula surrounded on three sides by the Aare River. As Bern grew over the centuries, it erected defensive walls and moats only to tear them down again with each successive wave of expansion. In their place are now broad public spaces for outdoor cafes and markets, like the Zibelemärit (Onion Market), an annual fall tradition.\nSince at least the 1850s—and possibly much longer ago—the people of Bern have awakened very early on the fourth Monday of November to greet farmers who come to the city offering huge, beautiful garlands of onions and garlic for sale. This year, the coronavirus pandemic has put a stop to the public festival, but we're quite sure that on the streets of Bern's Old Town, the aroma of onion tarts and Glühwein is wafting out onto the streets from these perfectly preserved medieval houses.", + "date": "2020-11-23", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Huge waves crashing on rocks along Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Feel the spray in Monterey", + "copyright": "© Sheila Haddad/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Fantasizing about warm, sandy beaches with gently lapping waves? Well, we decided you could use a shake-up—so here we are on California's Monterey Peninsula for a glimpse at the ocean's raw, unadulterated power. Asilomar State Beach's mile-long coastline trail offers views like this one of seas crashing on jagged shores. Below the frothy surface swim innumerable ocean organisms protected by the massive Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the largest marine preserve in the contiguous United States. Behind us, a rich dune habitat supporting its own delicate flora and fauna can be explored via a boardwalk trail.", + "date": "2020-11-24", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A grove of American elm trees at Central Park's Mall, New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A dying breed of tree thrives in an American park", + "copyright": "© AWL Images/Danita Delimont", + "description": "We're standing on the Mall of New York City's Central Park, in the middle of fall foliage season. When Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed this quarter-mile walkway, they were inspired by Europe's public spaces. They envisioned a 'grand promenade' where people of all backgrounds, from the city's monied elite to those of lesser status, could come together and mingle.\nToday, the Mall remains one of Central Park's most popular and iconic features. Olmsted designed the pedestrian walkway to be the only straight path in all the park. Lining the path on either side is a majestic canopy made from hundreds of American elms. Chances are, you've seen an Elm Street in an American town or two. These stately trees with gracefully spreading branches once populated many parts of the country, but were devastated by Dutch elm disease beginning in the 1930s. The trees here flanking the Mall make up one of the oldest living stands of American elms in North America. They stand today, not only alive but thriving, thanks to dedicated Central Park arborists who monitor and protect them. When a tree must be removed—in a bad year, the park can lose up to 35 trees—a new one is planted in its place.", + "date": "2020-11-25", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A Siberian chipmunk on Mount Taisetsu, Hokkaido, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Thanksgiving from an expert face-stuffer", + "copyright": "© Ida Toshiaki/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The Siberian chipmunk is the only species of chipmunk found outside of North America. Its native habitat ranges from across Russia to northern China, Japan, and Korea. Though Siberian pine nuts are a favorite meal, these little rodents will eat nearly anything—seeds, fruits, insects, even small birds and lizards. Our ravenous friend here in Hokkaido, Japan, is gorging on inflorescences, or clusters of flowers. A chipmunk can stuff a surprising amount of goodies into its cheek pouches, which can stretch to three times its head size—imagine how ridiculous we'd look if our stomachs were as forgiving.\nWhy are we showing you a Siberian chipmunk on Thanksgiving Day? Because on a day when we tend to stuff ourselves silly, we wanted to offer an extra helping of silly.", + "date": "2020-11-26", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kayaking in Glacier National Park, Montana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Green is the new black", + "copyright": "© Makayla Crist/Cavan", + "description": "Black Friday traditionally marks the start of the holiday shopping season, but while bargain hunters scramble online this year to bag a discount or two, we've found a treat that money can't buy—this view. Here on the crystalline waters of a lake in Glacier National Park, there's no waiting in line as we take in the stunning scenery and marvel at the towering snow-capped peaks along the Continental Divide. If you prefer your adventure to take place on dry land, there are over 700 miles of trails to hike within the park—perfect for burning off those turkey and pumpkin-pie calories.\nThe idea of 'Green Friday' began several years ago, when outdoor retailer REI shut its doors on Black Friday so employees and customers could spend quality time with their loved ones—and Mother Nature—over the holidays. Millions of people and hundreds of organizations have since joined the #OptOutside initiative. And some national and state parks across the country will be offering free or discounted admission today to encourage folks to explore outdoors. Now that sounds like a good deal to us.", + "date": "2020-11-27", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Partly snow-covered slope in Val Cervara, an old-growth beech forest, Abruzzo, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Europe's oldest beech forest", + "copyright": "© Bruno D'Amicis/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Listen closely. Is that whistling you hear coming from a chamois, that great-antlered species of goat-antelope? Could it be the howls of an endangered wolf echoing off the mountainside? Or the bellowing of the Marsican brown bear, one of only 50 or so left on Earth? Most likely it's just the cold November wind blowing through this, the oldest beech tree forest in all of Europe. Hard to believe that this vast stand of primeval forest is just a two-hour drive east from Rome's busiest airport.\nIf Italy is a boot, then the National Park of Abruzzo is right in the middle of it, straddling the north and the south. While most tourists flock elsewhere in the country, a few nature seekers venture here to Abruzzo, the greenest part of Italy. Two-thirds of the park is covered in European beech tree forests, protected by their density. Shepherds, farmers, and loggers have never fully penetrated these forests. Hunters have, however, and some species, including the wolf and bear, have become gravely endangered. Hopefully, they and the forest will thrive—UNESCO made this part of a protected site in 2017.", + "date": "2020-11-28", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Taranaki, Egmont National Park, North Island, New Zealand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "New Zealand's loneliest mountain", + "copyright": "© Francesco Vaninetti/plainpicture", + "description": "According to the legends of New Zealand's Indigenous Māori people, the lonely Mount Taranaki wasn't always lonely. Taranaki, the story goes, once lived among other mountains in the North Island's center. But Taranaki feuded with the powerful volcano Tongariro over the love of the pretty peak Pīhanga. In their epic battle, the now flat-topped Tongariro lost his head but emerged victorious. The vanquished Taranaki wandered west, cutting trenches as he trudged to the shore and filling them with lovesick tears to create the region's rivers.\nNow that Taranaki's settled in, the still-active stratovolcano's slopes and foothills comprise one of New Zealand's oldest national parks. Whether or not he's gotten over Pīhanga after untold millennia, Taranaki continues to compete with Tongariro even through modern myth: Taranaki had a star turn as Mount Fuji in background shots for 'The Last Samurai,' while the Tongariro area stood in for the cursed realm of Mordor in the 'Lord of the Rings' films.", + "date": "2020-11-29", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A water loch-ed castle", + "copyright": "© CBW/Alamy", + "description": "Located on a small island where three sea lochs meet in northwestern Scotland, the current Eilean Donan Castle is just the latest incarnation of several monastic cells and Scottish clan strongholds that have occupied the tidal islet since the 7th century. The first fortified castle was built in the 13th century to defend against invading Vikings who occupied much of Scotland at the time. An iconic symbol of Scotland, from the 14th to 18th centuries the castle was mostly held by the Mackenzies and defended by the MacRaes, both storied clans of the Scottish Highlands. The castle was destroyed in 1719 by the invading British Royal Navy during the Jacobite Uprising, but was rebuilt along its earlier design in the early 20th century by Lt. Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap.", + "date": "2020-11-30", + "path": "US/images/2020-11-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-11-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Common terns sharing a small fish", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Giving Tuesday", + "copyright": "© Ryzhkov Sergey/Shutterstock", + "description": "These common terns sharing a fish have the right idea for today, which is Giving Tuesday. Held annually on the Tuesday after the US Thanksgiving, the global movement serves to encourage acts of generosity during the holidays, when consumerism seems to be the focus for so many. Giving Tuesday was founded in 2012 by New York's 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation. Originally observed only in the US, it's grown into a worldwide celebration of generosity promoted by a newly independent organization. There are several ways you can participate: Donate to the cause of your choice, volunteer your time, or just do something nice—even sharing a fish counts.", + "date": "2020-12-01", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cove of Spires in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Protecting Alaska", + "copyright": "© Sekar B/Shutterstock", + "description": "On this day in 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed into law the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, which converted massive tracts of Alaskan wilderness into protected land. That single act 40 years ago doubled the size of the entire National Park System. Alaska's eight national parks cover more than 54 million acres. The Cove of Spires, shown here, is just one of the dramatic glacial landscapes that you can experience in Kenai Fjords National Park. Located near Seward, the park is home to 38 glaciers, which cover over half the park's area in ice—though climate change has reduced them drastically over the last decades.", + "date": "2020-12-02", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Christmas market in the main square of Braşov, Romania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A Carpathian Christmas celebration", + "copyright": "© Alpineguide/Alamy", + "description": "Nestled at the foot of Mount Tampa in the Southern Carpathian Mountains of Romania, Brașov is a wonderful example of medieval Europe's intersecting cultures. Founded by Teutonic Knights, settled by Saxons and Hungarians, and influenced by the Ottoman Empire, the Tartars, and the native Romanians, the city's Gothic architecture and unique cuisine reflect its rich history. The city's Christmas market is held throughout the month of December and is dominated by a 90-foot-tall, live Christmas tree. The market's numerous stalls feature food, drink, and local crafts.\nThe festival is known as 'Braşov—the city from the tales,' perhaps because legend has it that this square is where the children of Hamelin emerged after being led away by the Pied Piper. However you arrive, it's a magical place to drink a cup of cheer and toast to your Romanian hosts with a hearty 'Noroc!' But even if you're keeping it local this year, it's easy to be warmed even by the image of this golden glow from 'the city from the tales.'", + "date": "2020-12-03", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "African savanna elephants in Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Protecting wildlife today and tomorrow", + "copyright": "© Robert Harding/Alamy", + "description": "For World Wildlife Conservation Day, we're dropping in to visit a herd of African elephants at Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa. Established in 1931 to protect a small herd of just 11 African elephants, today Addo ranks as third largest of the 19 national parks in South Africa. It provides a safe haven for about 600 of these magnificent creatures, as well as Cape buffaloes, various antelope species, lions, hyenas, and endangered black rhinos.\nThe organizers of World Wildlife Conservation Day aim to raise awareness about the need to protect wildlife from illegal trafficking in animal parts and products. Because animal trafficking is the most immediate threat to wild elephants, tigers, and rhinos, they encourage people to pledge to avoid products derived from wildlife. Consider the African elephant. Both species—the African savanna elephant (like these) and the smaller African forest elephant—have long been targets of poachers for their ivory tusks. Although millions of elephants once roamed Africa, today only an estimated 400,000 remain.", + "date": "2020-12-04", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The village of Benasque, Huesca, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A cozy winter village", + "copyright": "© Miscellaneoustock/Alamy", + "description": "When snow blankets the steep slopes of the Pyrenees—the mountain range that forms a natural border between Spain and France—the cozy Spanish village of Benasque offers a cheerful refuge on a winter's eve. Beautifully preserved Romanesque and Renaissance manors and churches line the narrow cobblestone streets, and it's easy to feel as though you've stepped back in time. Aside from these cultural charms, most visitors come to Benasque for outdoor adventure. Surrounded by the highest peaks of the Pyrenees, the Benasque Valley receives heavy snowfall and is a popular skiing destination. Summer attracts even more visitors to the area, when hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, and river rafting are big draws.", + "date": "2020-12-05", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Elevated path in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A hidden jewel in Croatia", + "copyright": "© Alessandro Laporta/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we're walking out into the winter wonderland of Plitvice Lakes National Park, the oldest and largest national park in Croatia. More than a million tourists per year flock to this central mountainous region, renowned for its cascading waterfalls and 16 turquoise-colored lakes. These wooden pathways meander for miles around and above the lakes, beside waterfalls and over streams and rivers, which disappear into the moss-covered earth only to burst through again somewhere downstream. In fact, the lakes are all interconnected by underground flows and are separated from each other by natural dams of travertine.\nThe park is open year-round, and winter is its slowest season. If you're brave enough to venture down the park's slippery pathways in December or January, you may be rewarded with views straight out of a fairy tale.", + "date": "2020-12-06", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of the Washington Monument and the National World War II Memorial with its Pearl Harbor Dedication, Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In memory of those lost", + "copyright": "© Olga Bogatyrenko/Shutterstock", + "description": "For Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we're looking at the Pearl Harbor Dedication, part of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. You can see the white obelisk of the Washington Monument lit up on the left. Engraved in stone is the famous quote that begins with, 'December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy.'\nPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke these words to Congress the day after the surprise attack by Japanese forces on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor. More than 2,400 American service members and civilians were killed in the attack and much of the Navy's Pacific Fleet was destroyed. Thirty-three minutes after Roosevelt finished his speech, Congress voted to declare war on Japan.", + "date": "2020-12-07", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rocca Calascio in Abruzzo, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A fortress in the sky", + "copyright": "© Francesco Russo/eStock Photo", + "description": "Beginning as a lone watchtower high in the Apennines of Italy in the 10th century, the fortress called Rocca Calascio gained more heft over the next few hundred years. A quartet of additional towers and heavy walls were gradually added around the first tower. These fortifications made clear that Rocca Calascio was ready for any military rivals who might scale the slopes from the valley below to attack this garrison. The fight never came. The ruins you see here are not battle scars but the result of a powerful earthquake. By the early 1700s, Rocca Calascio was abandoned, but it can still claim the title of highest fortress in the Apennines—and some of the most spectacular views in all of Italy. In fact, filmmakers have chosen the site for several movies, including 'The Name of the Rose' and 'Ladyhawke.'", + "date": "2020-12-08", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bombe code-cracking decryption machine, Bletchley Park, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Computer Science Education Week", + "copyright": "© Louis Berk/Alamy", + "description": "Are we looking at some sort of steampunk time machine? Not quite, but these clock-like rotors did help alter the course of history. The action took place during World War II at England's Bletchley Park, a country estate that served as a top-secret facility. An assembled team, including the pioneering computer scientist Alan Turing, developed this device, known as a Bombe machine. It was instrumental in cracking the Germans' 'uncrackable' Enigma code, which was used for encrypting secret messages in German war operations. The Enigma code was itself generated by a rotor-driven machine that re-scrambled the code each day—so the Bombe mirrored those mechanics to keep up with the changing encryption. Insights the Bombe and other programmable machines provided into enemy military plans helped to speed the Allies' eventual triumph—some even argue that the codebreakers' efforts won the war.\nNow it's the future, and Bletchley Park hosts the UK's National Museum of Computing. And thanks to forward-thinking educational efforts, computer science is no longer such an enigma. Computer Science Education Week, taking place this year December 7-13, is an annual event aimed at inspiring students to pursue CS. It's organized by Code.org, a resource for short coding tutorials themed around 'Star Wars,' 'Frozen,' and more. During CSEdWeek, people of all ages are invited to try Code.org's Hour of Code, a range of fun yet intensive 60-minute coding sessions offered through its website.", + "date": "2020-12-09", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sleeping Arctic fox", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "What does the fox dream?", + "copyright": "© Menno Schaefer/Getty Images", + "description": "We're sure you could just squeeze this snoozing Arctic fox like a stuffed animal, but we wouldn't advise it. These cute little fuzzballs can be ferocious hunters. In fact, the Arctic fox is one of the most prolific predators on the tundra, preying on lemmings, voles, rabbits, birds (often with a side of eggs), and other small critters that cross its adorable path. But right now, our Arctic fox is happy to curl up with its tail and get some shut-eye—by forming a ball with its body, the fox is exposing the least possible surface area to cold air, helping to conserve heat no matter how low the mercury dips.", + "date": "2020-12-10", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Queen of the Andes plants with the Cordillera Blanca massif in the background, Peru", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Mountains fit for a queen", + "copyright": "© Cyril Ruoso/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Like sentinels standing guard, these towering stalks are flowers of the queen of the Andes, the world's largest bromeliad—some specimens can grow up to 50 feet tall. This extraordinary plant has adapted to grow only in the adverse conditions found on the high slopes of the Bolivian and Peruvian Andes. To see several of them in bloom at once is truly special, for the queen of the Andes sends up her flowering stalk just once, after a century or so of painstaking growth. A single plant will bloom for about three months, producing anywhere from 8,000 to 20,000 flowers, then die.\nBecause mountains present a variety of altitudes, exposures, and gradients, they host a broad spectrum of climatic zones and ecosystems. The plants in our image are thriving in Peru's Cordillera Blanca (White Range), the highest and most glaciated tropical mountain range in the world. Several peaks in the Cordillera Blanca tower more than 20,000 feet in elevation, making it a world-class climbing destination. Each step up or down in altitude seems to introduce a new ecosystem, with plants and animals that have adapted to each differentiated zone.\nProtecting this biodiversity found on mountains is the theme for 2020's International Mountain Day, held each year on December 11. The UN, which founded International Mountain Day, invites us to join the conversation about the importance of mountains. On social media, use the hashtag #MountainsMatter to share about the biodiversity in the mountains near you.", + "date": "2020-12-11", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Poinsettia leaf close-up", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "What are we looking at?", + "copyright": "© Charles Floyd/Alamy", + "description": "On National Poinsettia Day we're taking an up-close look at a poinsettia leaf. Although many people assume the red, white, pink, purple, or marbled colors are flowers, they're actually bracts, a type of leaf that aids in reproduction, usually by turning color as the plant develops true flowers. On the poinsettia, the bracts, surrounding small yellow clustered buds called cyathia, flag down pollinators just as flower petals do.\nAnd while we're talking poinsettias, let's dispel a dark myth about this cheerful holiday plant: They are not fatally toxic to children and pets. Way back in 1971, an Ohio State study determined that a 50-pound child would have to eat about 500 leaves to see any ill effects. Those ill effects? Let's just say they're of a gastrointestinal variety and leave it at that.", + "date": "2020-12-12", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gornergrat railway station and the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The view will stop you in your tracks", + "copyright": "© coolbiere photograph/Getty Images", + "description": "When it comes to beautiful winter scenery, Switzerland is hard to beat. We're looking at the Gornergrat railway station with the peak of the Matterhorn in the background. One of the last great peaks of the Alps to be climbed by humans, the Matterhorn was finally summited in 1865, capping off the decade or so that's been called the 'golden age of alpinism.' The iconic peak is a daunting pyramid of stone and ice, towering just inside Switzerland's border with Italy.\nThe train goes from the village center in Zermatt (at an altitude of 5,200 feet) to the station at Gornergrat ridge (over 10,000 feet) in 33 minutes, offering incredible views along the way. The train debuted in 1898 as the world's first fully electric cog railway, connecting three existing hotels. The new attraction helped to make Zermatt a popular tourist destination, and by the time the railway began winter operations in 1929, this corner of the high Alps had become a glamorous year-round vacation hotspot.", + "date": "2020-12-13", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pine grosbeak", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "I see one!", + "copyright": "© Peter Lilja/Getty Images", + "description": "Today's the first day of the 121st annual Christmas Bird Count, said to be the largest and longest-running citizen science project in the world. For the next 23 days, through January 5, thousands of volunteers around the US, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands will join members of the National Audubon Society for this important endeavor in the study and protection of birds. Together, they'll scour the woods, fields, and lakes of their respective regions (or just watch their bird feeders), to take a census of the individual birds and species they find.\nBird watchers in western Canada, Alaska, and the Northwest United States will undoubtedly find a few pine grosbeaks like the one featured in our image today. The largest member of the true finch family, it makes its nest in northern boreal forests and feeds on berries and fruits. You might identify it from its short musical warble. While the pine grosbeak mostly stays in the northern latitudes, it's an irruptive species, meaning it migrates some winters farther south to find food. Quite tame and unafraid of people, it can be easy to miss, because it'll often sit stock-still as a bird watcher walks by. If you're contributing to this year's Christmas Bird Count—and even if you're not—keep an eye out for this beauty.", + "date": "2020-12-14", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bastei Bridge above the Elbe River in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A bridge that rocks", + "copyright": "© Reinhard Schmid/eStock Photo", + "description": "Sandwiched between soaring pinnacles of sandstone, Bastei Bridge is a highlight of Saxon Switzerland National Park. But don't be fooled by the park's name because we're not in Switzerland; we're hundreds of miles away in eastern Germany, close to the border with the Czech Republic. The name comes from two Swiss artists who visited the area in the second half of the 18th century and felt the picturesque upland scenery was reminiscent of their homeland.\nThe park boasts untamed forests and spectacular rock formations, including the Bastei in our photo. The rock pillars here were formed by water erosion over a million years ago and tower 636 feet above the Elbe, one of the major rivers in central Europe. If you're not afraid of heights, you can walk the bridge that has connected these jagged rocks for almost 200 years. Originally made of wood but rebuilt with stone in 1851 to accommodate the increasing tourist traffic, Bastei Bridge offers stunning panoramic views of the river and surrounding Elbe Sandstone Mountains. It also leads to the remains of an ancient castle that once stood here and is now an open-air museum.", + "date": "2020-12-15", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ludwig van Beethoven sculptures and monument at the Münsterplatz, Bonn, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Beethoven's 250th", + "copyright": "© dpa/Alamy Live News", + "description": "German composer Ludwig van Beethoven created melodies and harmonies we instantly recognize, even in this entertainment-saturated 21st century. Overcoming childhood abuse, hearing loss, romantic rejection, and bouts of depression and alcoholism, Beethoven channeled his stormy emotions into music that compelled audiences to viscerally feel what he felt. In the process, he helped end the regimented Classical era and usher in the Romantic period, when even the most flawed artists were sovereign.\nThis scene at Bonn's Münsterplatz features the city's enduring Beethoven Monument (at rear), seemingly swarmed by an additional 700 green- and gold-colored Beethoven statues. Created by German conceptual artist Ottmar Hörl, the colorful statues were placed in the square last year in the run-up to the composer's birthday. Beethoven concerts and celebrations had been planned in Germany and around the world throughout 2020 in honor of this milestone anniversary. Most have been pushed to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but with a quick Bing video search for your favorite symphony or sonata, you can join the world in appreciating Beethoven's radical creativity.", + "date": "2020-12-16", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pine cones, Netherlands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Pining for spring", + "copyright": "© Marcel ter Bekke/Getty Images", + "description": "Next time you're out walking amid the verdant majesty of a conifer forest, take a moment to consider the small but mighty pine cone. It plays a crucial role in the trees' lifecycle but has also served as a potent symbol for a variety of human cultures. In many traditions, it's been associated with fertility and enlightenment, appearing in art from the Mayans, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. That association comes from its main job—making baby trees. The ornate, woody pine cones shown here are females, and they're designed to create and protect seeds. Male cones, which are usually smaller, produce pollen. The female cones open and close their scales to allow for pollination and eventually release their seeds onto the forest floor. But pine cones also open and close in response to changes in the weather, making them a natural barometer.", + "date": "2020-12-17", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tre Cime di Lavaredo as seen from the Lavaredo fork, Sexten Dolomites, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A towering view of the 'Pale Mountains'", + "copyright": "© AWL Images/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Behold the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, some of the most iconic peaks of the Dolomites range in the Italian Alps. The Dolomites, aka the 'Pale Mountains,' are named for the light-colored stone (dolomite) of the jagged range. This is the view from the highest point of a trail that encircles these three dramatic peaks. Usually mobbed with tourists in the summertime, autumn and spring offer a chance for a more tranquil amble along the 6-mile trail. The hike manages to reveal one stunning view after another with each turn of the route. Along the way, the hiker will pass three 'rifugios,' traditional Alpine shelters that offer drinks and meals, and even beds to stay the night.\nUntil 1919, the border between Italy and Austria-Hungary ran directly through the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and there was heavy fighting here in World War I. Visitors can still see trenches and remnants of fortifications left from the so-called White War of the Alps. A small chapel, called Cappella degli Alpini, was built in memory of fallen soldiers in the area.", + "date": "2020-12-18", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Early morning frost on trees in Mount Siguniang National Park in Sichuan province, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Four Sisters, thousands of trees", + "copyright": "© Robert Harding World Imagery/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "You'll find this wintry, sylvan scene on the slopes of Mount Siguniang, the tallest summit of the Qionglai Mountains in southwest China. Its name, which translates as 'Four Sisters Mountain,' is inspired by the local Tibetan legend behind its four distinct peaks. According to the story, four sisters saved their people using a magic mirror to turn themselves into the mountain to imprison the devil. The tallest peak, named 'Peak of the Youngest Sister,' stands at 20,500 feet and is an extremely challenging climb—it's rarely attempted and wasn't summitted until 1981. The national park includes three valleys flanking the mountain and is part of the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to giant pandas, the sanctuary is home to the red panda, the snow leopard, the clouded leopard, and between 5,000 and 6,000 species of plants.", + "date": "2020-12-19", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mountain goat kid in western Montana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Dressed for winter fun", + "copyright": "© Donald M. Jones/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Native to North America, mountain goats spend much of the year scaling peaks from south-central Alaska down to the northern Rockies. They tend to live at high altitudes, often above 13,000 feet, where their sure-footed climbing ability allows them to clamber up extraordinarily steep, rocky slopes. In the winter, they'll migrate down to slightly lower elevations to seek shelter in subalpine forests with south-facing rocky ledges, where the sun and relentless winds keep ice to a minimum. Here, they forage for lichen, mosses, grasses, and other greens. Their woolly, two-layered coats keep them toasty as temperatures dip, which is probably why even in the chill of western Montana this young mountain goat—or kid—appears to be having a ball. Enjoying winter is all about how you dress.", + "date": "2020-12-20", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Castlerigg stone circle near Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, United Kingdom", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Shadows on the solstice", + "copyright": "© Alan Copson/plainpicture", + "description": "Roughly 5,000 years ago, ancient inhabitants of the British Isles somehow dragged as many as 40 giant stones—the heaviest weighing an estimated 16 tons—onto this grassy plateau in what is now England's Lake District National Park in Cumbria. They then grouped them into the stone circle at Castlerigg, seen here casting shadows from the low winter sun. Archeologists believe stone circles were arranged to align with solar and lunar positions. They were used in elaborate rituals to celebrate occasions like today's winter solstice, the shortest day (and longest night) of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.\nCastlerigg is believed to be one of the oldest of the hundreds of stone circles found in Britain. And while it's not as well known as Stonehenge—which was probably begun soon after Castlerigg—its panoramic views of the neighboring Blencathra, Helvellyn, and Skiddaw mountains make it one of the most scenic. Even today, Castlerigg draws winter solstice revelers who beat drums and participate in the magical festival of Yule, in which a log is burned to symbolize the return of heat and light to the sun. And for those of you lamenting the short, cold days of winter, you can take some comfort in knowing that after today the hours of daylight will steadily lengthen, and in six months we'll have traded positions with the Southern Hemisphere and will enjoy long, warm days once again.", + "date": "2020-12-21", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Holiday lights on Cape Neddick Light in York, Maine", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A holiday beacon of light", + "copyright": "© Walter Bibikow/Alamy", + "description": "This classic New England scene is Cape Neddick Light, one of the most iconic of Maine's 65 lighthouses, all lit up for the holiday season. Built on more than 2 acres of granite island, the Nub has been protecting sailors since 1879. It's a tradition for locals to visit when it's dressed up for the holidays. And if you miss the winter display, you can come back in July, when the lighthouse is relit for summer visitors.", + "date": "2020-12-22", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Banded pipefish near Moalboal, Philippines", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Swimming into the season", + "copyright": "© Jenna Szerlag/Alamy", + "description": "This aquatic candy cane is called a banded pipefish. You won't find it at the North Pole or on your Christmas tree, but in the tropical seas of the Indo-Pacific region, from Australia and Japan to the Philippines and South Africa. It's in the same family as the seahorse, and like its cousin, the pipefish has plates of bony armor covering its body. This gives it protection, but a rigid body (like a candy cane!), so it swims by rapidly fanning its fins. Also like the seahorse, it's the male pipefish—not the female—who carries the eggs. After an elaborate courtship dance, the female deposits her eggs in the male's brood pouch, where they develop until the male gives birth. We're not making this stuff up, but we can't vouch for the theory that the red-and-white banded pipefish has a minty taste.", + "date": "2020-12-23", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Northern lights and wild reindeer on the tundra in Norway", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hey, don't you guys have somewhere to be?", + "copyright": "© Anton Petrus/Getty Images", + "description": "Known in North America as caribou, reindeer are built to live in freezing Arctic regions like northern Norway, where this herd was photographed under the transfixing swirl of the aurora borealis, or northern lights. Reindeer have evolved unique features that help them thrive in these harsh environments. Their noses are adapted to warm the air they breathe before it enters their lungs, which helps maintain a steady body temperature even in the coldest of weather. And most of their bodies, including their hooves, are covered with thick, dense fur to keep them well insulated. In fact, they are more likely to overheat then freeze—so when they're flying through the starry skies tonight, they'll be feeling snugger than Santa Claus in his red velvet suit.\nReindeer were introduced to Christmas lore in 1823 with the poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas,' also known as 'The Night Before Christmas.' Written by Clement Clarke Moore, the verses paint a picture of a Santa Claus and his sleigh, driven by eight flying reindeer—Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen. In 1939, Rudolph was added to Santa's squad when Robert L. May created a story about the red-nosed misfit for his employer, Montgomery Ward, as part of a Christmas promotion for the department store.\nThe famous reindeer are often referred to as males in pop culture (except maybe Vixen?), but as the animals are typically depicted with their antlers intact, it is more likely the seasonal sleigh-pullers are female. This is because male reindeer shed their antlers at the end of the mating season in early December, while females sport their thinner antlers throughout the winter. (Castrated males follow an antler cycle that's similar to female reindeer, but we don't think Santa would go to those lengths...)", + "date": "2020-12-24", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Santa's giant sleigh and mailbox, Ilulissat, Greenland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Big dreams require a big sleigh", + "copyright": "© Walter Bibikow/Jon Arnold Images Ltd/Alamy", + "description": "For Christmas Day, we traveled 217 miles north of the Arctic Circle to Ilulissat, Greenland. It's the island's third-largest city, though in almost any other region, it would be considered a small town—only 4,670 people live here. Until a few years ago, Ilulissat served as a key destination for that most important holiday correspondence: Thousands of letters sent from around the world to Santa Claus, North Pole, ended up being rerouted to this giant mailbox. Today the mailbox has moved farther north, to Uummannaq, ever closer to the jolly old elf's magical domicile. If you're celebrating Christmas today, we hope you have a merry one.", + "date": "2020-12-25", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Families play on the snow-covered slopes at Barnett Demesne Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Boxing Day!", + "copyright": "© Stephen Barnes/Alamy", + "description": "That 'Boxing Day (UK)' printed on your calendar's December 26 square has nothing to do with the sport of boxing—although for many modern Brits, Aussies, and other denizens of the Commonwealth, the holiday's full slate of TV sporting events is the main observance. Folks with enough post-holiday energy might even slide down the hills on the grounds of this historic estate-turned public park, Barnett Demesne, in Belfast, Northern Ireland.\nBut in older traditions, December 26 was the day nobles and other property owners offered gifts to servants and employees. It's not clear if 'boxing' refers to the boxes that held these presents, or to donation boxes customarily set up for the poor on the holiday—nor if these were so much gifts as reminders of one's place on the feudal social ladder. But at any rate, as you shop the big sales and munch those tasty leftovers today, consider paying homage to Boxing Day's origins by doing a good turn for someone down on their luck.", + "date": "2020-12-26", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Nabana no Sato garden at night in Kuwana, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Turning darkness into light", + "copyright": "© Zoonar GmbH/Alamy", + "description": "Winter illuminations are a big deal in Japan and there is perhaps no bigger display than the one here at Nabana no Sato, a flower park in the gardens of Nagashima Spa Land in Kuwana, Japan. This image is just a glimpse of what awaits you in the park. More than 8.5 million LED lightbulbs illuminate pathways, trees, and the park's famous 'Tunnel of Lights.' Can't make it for the holidays? No worries. While many of Japan's light displays end after the new year, this one lasts from mid-October through early May. And if not this year (hello pandemic), maybe next?\nAfter taking in the lights, consider heading over to the rest of Nagashima Spa Land. There, you’ll find traditional Japanese hot spring baths, called onsen, where you can soak in hot-water pools both indoors and out, some with aromatic herbs floating in the gentle current. Could there be any better way to end a stressful 2020 than with a relaxing soak?", + "date": "2020-12-27", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Canada lynx in Montana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Wildcat in a winter wonderland", + "copyright": "© Alan and Sandy Carey/Minden Pictures", + "description": "If you're lucky, you can catch a glimpse of this wily wildcat species in many places across Alaska and far-northern Canada. But here in Montana, a Canada lynx encounter like this is rare. While lynxes are known to live in cold climates from Washington state to Maine, they've been listed for two decades as threatened across the lower 48 states.\nThis protective status under the Endangered Species Act—enacted on this day in 1973—aims to keep lynx and other animal populations healthy even in the face of climate change, habitat loss, and other threats to their survival. One success story: There's now a stable lynx population far south of here in the Colorado Rockies, where the once-extirpated cats were reintroduced in 1999.", + "date": "2020-12-28", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old Town of Lucerne, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Where the glow of the holidays lingers", + "copyright": "© Xantana/Getty Images", + "description": "On the shores of Lake Lucerne and bestride the River Reuss, you'll find the medieval Swiss city that shares the lake's name. Emerging from a Benedictine monastery founded here in 750, Lucerne is today the largest town in central Switzerland. The central of three ancient, covered wooden pedestrian bridges of Lucerne's Old Town has a unique feature. The interior of the Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) is painted with religious scenes and allegories to edify those walking across it to the nearby St. Peter's Chapel.\nThis time of year the people of Lucerne would ordinarily be preparing for Fasnacht, the Swiss-German equivalent of Mardi Gras. In a tradition that dates from the 15th century, the streets usually fill up with hundreds of fantastically masked and boisterous marchers, cutting loose before the fast of Lent. But like so many crowded public events, the official parades and other festivities of Lucerne's Fasnacht will be canceled this year. On the bright side, that just gives would-be revelers more time to prepare costumes and make plans for a blowout, post-pandemic Fasnacht 2022.", + "date": "2020-12-29", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Winter in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Winter in the Wild West", + "copyright": "© Don Paulson/Danita Delimont", + "description": "When considering the dramatically eroded canyons of southwestern Utah, snow may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But far-flung Bryce Canyon National Park gets plenty of the white stuff, owing to its elevation of 8,000-plus feet at the massive amphitheater's rim. The cold not only provides scenic snowy views and great cross-country skiing, it's responsible for the striking red-rock pinnacles—known as hoodoos—that make the park so unique.\nHigh above sea level, winter in Bryce Canyon often sees daily shifts between freezing and above-freezing temperatures. The park's hoodoos formed as water seeped into massive stone plateaus, then froze and expanded to break away chunks of rock. Repeated day after day for eons, this process has left slim sections of sediment standing throughout Bryce Canyon—now the largest concentration of hoodoos in the world.", + "date": "2020-12-30", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fireworks during a New Year's Eve celebration in Zaragoza, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Goodbye, 2020!", + "copyright": "© Martina Badini/Shutterstock", + "description": "New Year's Eve celebrations around the world will look a lot different this year, but as we ring in 2021 (and bid good riddance to 2020?) we can still enjoy this view of fireworks from a previous year in Spain. The cathedral in the background is the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, which was constructed over centuries beginning in 1681, though several churches had been built on the site prior to that. On the left is the Puente de Piedra Bridge, which spans the Ebro River. It's also known as the Bridge of Lions because statues of lions (symbols of the city) stand at each end of the bridge. Zaragoza is famous for its landmarks and architecture, as well as for local cuisine, and seasonal festivals—which we can only hope return soon.", + "date": "2020-12-31", + "path": "US/images/2020-12-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2020-12-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Polar bear in waters off Svalbard, Norway", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Take the plunge into 2021", + "copyright": "© Westend61/Getty Images", + "description": "Happy New Year! Last year was pretty bracing and most of us are more than ready to start a new one. This polar bear seems to be shaking off 2020 with his very own—and very authentic—polar bear plunge in the waters off the Svalbard archipelago, way up in the Arctic Ocean.\nThough the earliest records of organized ice swimming come from Russia (naturally), the practice is now widespread. All around the world, hardy souls will be starting the new year by dipping into icy waters. For many, the plunge will raise money for a charity, but cold-water swims have other benefits as well. Those healthy enough for a polar bear plunge and who have trained for it know that ice swimming has been shown to have some measurably positive health effects. Regular participants report less stress, fatigue, and chronic pain, as well as better memory function, mood, and energy levels. Or you could just snuggle down deeper under the covers and sleep off last night's excesses for a little bit longer and see if 2021 looks any better.", + "date": "2021-01-01", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sơn Đoòng cave in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, Vietnam", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A universe underground", + "copyright": "© David A Knight/Shutterstock", + "description": "When Vietnamese farmer Hồ Khanh stumbled upon this cave in 1991, it was immediately clear the gaping mouth led to a huge, dark, untouched chamber, complete with a free-flowing underground river. What couldn't have been apparent to him then was that this cave, now known as Sơn Đoòng, is by far the world's largest by volume.\nLacking gear to explore the cave further, Khanh could only wander back home and tell friends about his discovery. But he was unable to retrace his steps to the cavern, his tracks engulfed by the jungle. Relegated to rumor, the cave went unexplored for almost two decades until a visiting team of British cavers caught wind of Khanh's tale. In 2009, Khanh led them to Sơn Đoòng after a long search, and explorations commenced that found the cave was vast beyond anyone's expectations.\nSơn Đoòng is over 1.5 billion cubic feet in volume, with its main chamber 650 feet high, almost 500 feet wide, and stretching more than 3 miles, large enough to fly a Boeing 747 through—but look out for the 15-story stalagmites. One of the cave's massive dolines—sunken, sun-exposed sections like the one seen here—hosts an entire rainforest ecosystem. And that's just what we know so far: Cave divers have yet to fully explore Sơn Đoòng's subterranean river, and the discovery of vast passages found as recently as 2019 has only added to what's known of the cave's enormity.", + "date": "2021-01-02", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hohenschwangau Castle, Bavaria, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An Alpine fairy-tale castle", + "copyright": "© Mespilia/Shutterstock", + "description": "During a walking tour in the spring of 1829, Crown Prince (and future King) Maximilian II of Bavaria fell in love with these forested mountains and Alpine lakes, so three years later he bought the dilapidated remains of a 12th-century castle overlooking the village of Hohenschwangau. The yellow neo-Gothic castle that Maximilian built to replace the earlier ruins became the summer home and hunting retreat for the king, his wife, Marie of Prussia, and their two sons, Ludwig and Otto. Hohenschwangau Castle became a kind of fantasy palace, particularly for the two young princes, who spent their time traipsing through the forest, reciting poetry, and staging scenes from the Romantic operas of Richard Wagner.\nAfter the death of King Maximilian in 1864, Ludwig ascended to the throne and moved into his father's rooms in Hohenschwangau Castle. He ordered that stars be painted onto the bedroom's ceiling and had them illuminated by hidden oil lamps. Ludwig and his successors made few other modifications, so most of the rest of the castle remains unchanged even today—the 19th-century interiors contain period furniture, and preserved on the walls are more than 90 frescoes depicting heroic German folklore and the medieval legends of Wagner's operas.", + "date": "2021-01-03", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Diamond Beach across from Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon in Iceland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Sparkling ice diamonds on a black sandy beach", + "copyright": "© surangaw/Getty Images", + "description": "The broken pieces of icebergs stranded on this magnificent black sandy beach in Iceland are what give Diamond Beach its name. Sparkling like gems, they're a natural museum of sorts for tourists who flock to this beach year-round to walk among the nature-made sculptures, with some pieces of ice as tall as the tourists themselves.\nIt's about a five-hour drive east from the capital of Reykjavik to get here. But the biggest attraction in this area is Jökulsárlón, the glacial lake just across the Ring Road from this beach. It's a sparkling, still, blue lagoon dotted with huge glacial icebergs, which tourists motor around via pontoon boats. The lake began forming in 1934, when the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier started retreating, leaving the lagoon in its path. The lake's size has increased fourfold since the 1970s.", + "date": "2021-01-04", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red-fronted macaws in Omerque, Cochabamba, Bolivia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Flying high on National Bird Day", + "copyright": "© Bernard Castelein/Minden Pictures", + "description": "On National Bird Day, we're looking at two red-fronted macaws. These birds are endangered, but they're not hard to find at the Red-Fronted Macaw Nature Reserve in Bolivia, where this picture was taken. They're easiest to spot during breeding season, which runs from November to May, and they usually fly in pairs or larger groups. National Bird Day is observed on January 5, which coincides with the end of the Christmas Bird Count—a citizen survey that looks at native bird populations in the US. National Bird Day puts the focus on birds around the world, especially those threatened with extinction due to the pet trade, habitat loss, and climate change.", + "date": "2021-01-05", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Crater Lake in Oregon", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Travels to the Oregon deep", + "copyright": "© Steve Bloom Images/Alamy", + "description": "We're looking out on the deepest lake in the US. Crater Lake, the centerpiece and namesake of the only national park in Oregon, goes down to depths of 1,943 feet—that's enough room to stack three-and-a-half Washington Monuments on top of each other. Fed mainly by snowfall, this pristine, crystal blue lake came into the world with a bang. Sometime around 5700 BCE, Mount Mazama erupted, losing roughly 3,000 feet of its height. The volcano blew out so much molten rock that it left a giant depression that gradually filled with water, giving us this serene scene today.\nCrater Lake National Park is open to visitors year-round, but in the winter many of the facilities as well as the road that circumnavigates the lake are closed. But, as our picture captures so beautifully, the snowy view is worth a (socially distant) trip.", + "date": "2021-01-06", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "White Cliffs of Dover, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Of balloons and lost pantaloons", + "copyright": "© LisaValder/Getty Images", + "description": "We all fly by the seat of our pants now and then, but how about flying with no pants at all? That was the plight of Jean-Pierre Blanchard and John Jeffries, who on January 7, 1785, made history over these chalk cliffs with the first aerial crossing of the English Channel. When their hydrogen-filled balloon dropped altitude due to overloading, the two tossed all the cargo they could into the drink below, britches included. Reaching France in their underpants, the undoubtedly chilly pilots still received a warm welcome.\nKnown worldwide as an emblem of England, the White Cliffs of Dover rise 350 feet over the strait where Blanchard and Jeffries made their crossing. The white chalk and gray-black streaks of flint match geologically with shorter cliffs on the French side—evidence of a land bridge that existed long before we primates got the notion to fly. Of course, even soaring over the waves is a bit outmoded now that you can zip under them in the Channel Tunnel, which has its entrance just down the coast.", + "date": "2021-01-07", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Foucault pendulum at the Panthéon in Paris, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Take this for a spin...", + "copyright": "© Adolf/Adobe Stock", + "description": "In 1851, when French physicist Léon Foucault performed his pendulum experiment in Paris, he became the first to prove what many scientists of his day already suspected—that the Earth spins on an axis. He conducted his first experiments 170 years ago, in early January 1851, with a relatively small prototype in the cellar of his home. Just a month later, Foucault performed his most famous pendulum demonstration, using a 62-pound spherical weight attached to a 220-foot wire, which was hung from the dome of the Panthéon, a Parisian monument. As the pendulum swung back and forth in a fixed plane, the pointed end of the weight traced lines in a compass-like circle of sand below it. As time passed, the angle of these lines began to change, demonstrating to onlookers that the Earth itself was rotating underneath the pendulum, and by extension, everyone watching was rotating as well, spinning on the surface of the great blue marble around its axis.\nAll these years later, replicas of Foucault's pendulum can still be found in museums around the world, continuing to demonstrate this elegant scientific proof. The pendulum seen here, an exact copy of the original, has been on display at the Panthéon in Paris since 1995.", + "date": "2021-01-08", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Spanish shawl nudibranch on kelp off Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The stylish Spanish shawl", + "copyright": "© WaterFrame/Alamy", + "description": "Today we're meeting one of a motley group of sea slugs called the nudibranchs (rhymes with 'thanks'), known for their unique, often complex shapes and neon-bright colors that help discourage predators. The Spanish shawl's fire-orange mane is made up of tendrils called cerata that mainly act as gills. But that mane also retains venom from the slug's prey—sea anemones—treating any would-be devourers to a painful sting. Should a ravenous sea star disregard these defenses and get too close for comfort, the Spanish shawl has a Plan B: By flapping its whole 2- to 3-inch body like a gelatinous wing, the nudibranch can flutter into open water for a quick escape.", + "date": "2021-01-09", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area in Sichuan province, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "China's colorful terraced pools", + "copyright": "© primeimages/Getty Images", + "description": "While the sight of these gorgeous pools may make you want to don a swimsuit and plunge in for a refreshing soak, we don't recommend it. The water may be fed by underground geothermal springs, but these are no hot springs—the water's only about 41 F. We'll take it all in from dry land. The terraced, travertine pools cascade downward for nearly 2 miles. Formed over thousands of years, calcite deposits give the water its unique, and welcoming, turquoise coloration.\nHuanglong is officially called a Scenic and Historic Interest Area, and we can see why. There are plenty of other things to see and do at this huge park nestled between snow-capped peaks in southwest China's Sichuan province. With abundant forests, lakes, and glaciers, the diverse mountain ecosystem is home to a rich variety of animals, including endangered giant pandas and golden snub-nosed monkeys. So extensive and breathtakingly beautiful is this landscape that roughly 200 square miles of it were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.", + "date": "2021-01-10", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Morocco", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "At the gates of the 'ksar'", + "copyright": "© Alex Cimbal/Shutterstock", + "description": "At the eastern edge of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, Aït Benhaddou stands suspended in time. The mud-brick 'ksar' (fortified city) was first built roughly 1,000 years ago, catering to travelers along the former caravan route between the Sahara desert and the city of Marrakesh. As a prime example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture, Aït Benhaddou has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. It's no longer teeming with the large numbers of people who once lived there. But there are small markets and a few families within the city who cater to the visitors who come to walk its historic streets. As a symbol of Morocco's enduring history, Aït Benhaddou would be a fine place to reflect upon the events of January 11, 1944, when Moroccan nationalists issued a public proclamation calling for the independence of their country, an audacious action that sparked the movement that would end colonialism by 1956.", + "date": "2021-01-11", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Antique iceboats on the frozen Hudson River near Astor Point in Barrytown, New York", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Sailing on thick ice", + "copyright": "© Mike Segar/REUTERS", + "description": "New York's Hudson River, winter of 2014: Temperatures were so cold for so long that sailors were able to take their antique wooden ice yachts out for a sail on this 20-mile stretch of thick ice. It was a rare sight for the area. Global warming meant that the Hudson River hadn't frozen thick enough for safe iceboating in years.\nBut beginning in the 1850s and lasting into the early 20th century, when average winter temps were colder, the Hudson Valley was the iceboating capital of the world. Speed was much of the allure. Supported by metal blades ('runners'), like skates, an iceboat encounters little forward resistance, enabling it to glide over the ice at thrilling speeds. In iceboating's heyday, wealthy yachtsmen raced their iceboats over the frozen Hudson as thousands of spectators watched along the riverbanks. In 1885, John Aspinwall Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Roosevelt's uncle, founded the Hudson River Ice Yacht Club, which still exists today. It maintains these beautiful antique wooden iceboats, and if the area is lucky enough to have another long, cold winter, they'll again take to the ice.", + "date": "2021-01-12", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Flamingos in the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve in Bolivia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Strolling across the Red Lagoon", + "copyright": "© Art Wolfe/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Let's fly down to the Southern Hemisphere to enjoy a summer day at the Laguna Colorada in the southwestern corner of Bolivia. Also called the Red Lagoon, this 23-square-mile shallow salt lake sits at about 14,000 feet above sea level within the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve in the Andes. At various times of the year, it can turn the shade of tomato soup due to microscopic red algae and sediments. During the rainy season from December to April, scores of flamingos flock to the area to dip their comb-like bills into the water to filter out delicious plankton and algae. You can find three of the six types of flamingos here—the Chilean, Andean, and the world's largest population of the endangered James's flamingo, once thought to be extinct.", + "date": "2021-01-13", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Beach huts covered in snow in Brighton and Hove, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Summer huts in winter", + "copyright": "© Tim Jones/Alamy", + "description": "We're getting chilly just looking at these snow-covered beach huts in England—and that cyclist slogging through the white stuff. But in the summer, these huts in Brighton and Hove (neighboring towns that share a local government) are in major demand. You can't stay in them overnight, but they give you a place to change your clothes and stash your belongings, which makes a day at the beach less messy and generally more pleasant. The seaside resort area is also known for attractions like Brighton Palace Pier, which offers amusement park rides and fast food, and the i360 tower, which takes visitors 450 feet up for a 360-degree view across Brighton, the South Downs, and English Channel.", + "date": "2021-01-14", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Château de Beynac overlooking the Dordogne Valley in France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's truffle season here in the Dordogne Valley", + "copyright": "© Gareth Kirkland/Alamy", + "description": "Perched high above the Dordogne River in France, the Château de Beynac is one of the best-preserved castles of the Périgord Noir region. This 12th-century fortress has been meticulously restored, showcasing for tourists such delights as a dungeon, 13th-century toilets, and magnificent views of the 'Valley of the Five Castles' below.\nThe region is famous for its castles, its medieval villages, and its ... fungus. At least, the fungus considered by some to represent the apogee of French cuisine: the truffle. Every year from December to early March, truffle hunters and their truffle-hunting dogs (and sometimes pigs) take to the forests to sniff out these aromatic delicacies, which are then sold in village markets and restaurants. Come to the markets in January and you may rub shoulders with famous chefs from around the world, here on a hunt for their own perfect 'black diamonds.'", + "date": "2021-01-15", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Glass igloos at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Saariselkä, Finland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Oh, to sleep under the northern lights", + "copyright": "© Lingxiao Xie/Getty Images", + "description": "Perhaps there's no better place to watch the northern lights dance above you than curled up in bed under the glass dome of a heated igloo here in Lapland, the northernmost region of Finland. There are other glass-domed hotels to choose from in Lapland, but the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, shown here, is the most famous. Visitors come to view the aurora borealis, or northern lights, and for various outdoor sports. There's cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, dogsledding, and even reindeer-drawn sleigh rides to keep you entertained during the short winter days. Evenings are spent dining (yes, reindeer may be on the menu), warming up in the sauna, and for some, sleeping under the stars and the swirling, hypnotic northern lights.", + "date": "2021-01-16", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Agoyán waterfall near Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "On the Route of the Waterfalls", + "copyright": "© Laura BC/Getty Images", + "description": "Coursing down the steep slopes of the Andes, the Pastaza River meets the edge of the Amazon jungle when it's forced through a narrow channel that concentrates the river's power like a firehose. The roiling torrent then shoots over the edge of this mountainside, plunging 200 feet into a cauldron-shaped pool. Agoyán, better known as El Pailón del Diablo (The Devil's Cauldron), is Ecuador's tallest and most famous waterfall. It's a highlight of the Ruta de las Cascadas (Route of the Waterfalls), a popular circuit of the many waterfalls and hot springs near the mountain town of Baños de Agua Santa.\nBaños, as it's better known, is in the shadow of Tungurahua, one of South America's most active volcanoes. The once-sleepy town has become a gateway to the Amazon for outdoor adventurers who love to hike, zip line, rock climb, or bike down the mountain to this roaring cascade in the verdant jungle. Pro tip: Bring a rain jacket. The best way to experience the awesome power of The Devil's Cauldron is to walk onto a swaying suspension bridge and then follow the steep steps down the mountainside, around and behind the roaring curtain of water, literally soaking in the view.", + "date": "2021-01-17", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'I Have a Dream' inscription at the location of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A step toward freedom", + "copyright": "© Pgiam/Getty Images", + "description": "This inscription marks the spot on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, where civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. stood while delivering his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech. It was August 28, 1963, and King was addressing a quarter-million people spread across the National Mall during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. King referred to written notes for most of the speech, but as he neared the end of his prepared remarks, he heard gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who was standing nearby, shout out, 'Tell them about the dream, Martin!' King responded by partly improvising the rest of his message in a soaring, sermon-like delivery, punctuating his ideas repeatedly with that single phrase, 'I have a dream.' King's dream for racial justice, so eloquently shared that day, would resonate through the crowd and across the nation, bringing passionate new energy to the civil rights movement. It still resonates today.\nOn Martin Luther King Jr. Day, volunteers across the country will honor Dr. King's legacy by working for racial and economic justice in our time. It was made a federal holiday in 1983, and in 1994 Congress designated Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a national day of service, inviting citizens to observe the holiday by improving their communities.", + "date": "2021-01-18", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ruins of the ancient Maya city of Calakmul surrounded by jungle in Campeche, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The ruins of a Maya superpower", + "copyright": "© Alfredo Matus/Shutterstock", + "description": "Deep in the jungle of southern Mexico lie the ruins of a city that thrived for centuries before it was abandoned more than 1,000 years ago. Calakmul was once one of the two dueling superpowers—along with Tikal—of the Classic Maya civilization. At its height, around 1,200 years ago, the city of Calakmul had a population of about 50,000 people, but the kingdom as a whole numbered more than 1.5 million. Archaeologists have uncovered 6,750 structures here—the largest is this pyramid temple, called, simply, 'Structure 2.' It's one of the tallest and most massive remaining structures from that highly advanced culture. The ruins of the city proper cover nearly 8 square miles in the jungle and the kingdom once ruled over settlements as far as 90 miles away.\nAll the more amazing, then, that Calakmul was apparently lost to history until an American botanist named Cyrus L. Lundell discovered it when flying over the jungle on a survey of the area in December 1931. A few expeditions were sent to explore it over the next few years, but it went largely unstudied until the 1980s. Calakmul is now recognized as one of the most important archeological sites in southern Mexico.", + "date": "2021-01-19", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gentoo penguins near Danco Island, Antarctica", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Penguins can't fly!", + "copyright": "© David Merron/Getty Images", + "description": "Unlike most other birds, penguins can't fly, though this one sure looks like it's trying—or jumping for joy since today is Penguin Awareness Day. Actually, these gentoo penguins on Danco Island, just off the Antarctic Peninsula, were photographed leaping out of the water as they returned to their nests for breeding season, which starts in November.\nJust as other birds are aerodynamically shaped, penguin bodies are aquadynamic, able to glide through water thanks to their streamlined shape and flipper-like wings. Gentoos are the fastest penguins, and can swim up to 22 mph. While most birds have hollow bones to help them stay aloft, penguin bones grow solid as they mature into adults. The added weight of the dense bones helps the birds stay submerged as they dive into the cold Antarctic waters in search of tasty seafood.", + "date": "2021-01-20", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red squirrel in the Highlands of Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The tale of squirrels like Nutkin", + "copyright": "© Scotland: The Big Picture/Minden Pictures", + "description": "If this picture looks right out of Beatrix Potter's world, we'd say you have a good eye for a story. In 1903, Potter published 'The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin,' about a cheeky squirrel who taunts an owl with silly riddles until he pushes things too far—narrowly escaping with his life, minus a tail. Potter based Nutkin on the red squirrel, the only native squirrel species in the UK. The red squirrel population saw a steep decline here after humans introduced the larger nonnative Eastern gray squirrel in the late 1800s. But today in the UK, the red squirrel is a protected species, bolstering efforts to keep the gray numbers in check and preserve habitat. Estimates put the red squirrel population in the UK at fewer than 140,000, with the vast majority living in the woods of Scotland, like our little friend here.\nJoin us in going nutty for the red squirrel—and squirrels everywhere—for today is Squirrel Appreciation Day.", + "date": "2021-01-21", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Paddleboarder in Bloody Brook, alongside the Connecticut River in Hanover, New Hampshire", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Cold? What cold?", + "copyright": "© DEEPOL by plainpicture", + "description": "As the Scandinavian saying goes, 'There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes.' The adventurer seen here near the top of our image is conquering the New England chill on a stand-up paddleboard, a cold ocean removed from Nordic shores. But this watery winter excursion embodies the Scandie stamina distilled in the Norwegian word friluftsliv, literally translated as 'free air life'—the notion that any time is a great time to be outdoors, weather be damned.\nFriluftsliv has been part of Norse identity since Vikings and Goths eked out their existence in frozen fjords and forests. But it was Henrik Ibsen, the Norwegian master playwright, who brought the word into Nordic popular culture in the 1850s, imbuing it with national pride and folk spirituality. Now it's so woven in the fabric of Scandinavian life that some nonprofits are dedicated to friluftsliv, and many employers allot workers time to play outside—especially in winter, when daytime is brief and precious.", + "date": "2021-01-22", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Chu Dang Ya near Pleiku in Gia Lai province, Vietnam", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A sleeping green giant", + "copyright": "© Quang Ngoc Nguyen/Alamy", + "description": "We're looking down on Chu Dang Ya, an extinct volcano that last erupted millions of years ago. Located in Gia Lai province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, Chu Dang Ya means 'wild ginger' or perhaps 'tough ginger root' in the local Jarai language. The volcano provides fertile soil for crops such as pumpkins, sweet potatoes, taro, and more. Among the best times to visit this rural gem is at the beginning of the rainy season, in late April and early May, and as the rains wind down in November. That's when Chu Dang Ya takes it up a notch—its hillsides erupt with sunflower and other wildflower blooms along roadways, dirt paths, and fields.", + "date": "2021-01-23", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Handicrafts of the Guna people of the Guna Yala archipelago, Panama", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "These patterns tell a story", + "copyright": "© Lars Schneider/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Is it possible for an article of clothing to express the essence of an entire people? Well, not usually, but for the Indigenous Guna people of Panama, the colorful handwoven textiles seen here may be an exception. Molas, which means 'clothing' in the Guna language, are traditionally displayed on both the front and back of women's blouses. Even today, many Guna women prefer to wear them instead of modern attire. The textiles often feature abstract geometric patterns, as well as images from nature such as turtles, flowers, birds, and fish. Guna women of yesteryear were known to paint their bodies with those same geometric patterns and designs, and by the late 1800s they had begun weaving them onto cloth instead of painting themselves. Today, the production of molas is still generally done by women, who use an intricate process called reverse appliqué, where as many as seven layers of fabric are sewn together to form a panel, which is then hand-cut to create the vibrant designs.\nBut the importance of molas to the Guna people runs deeper than mere fashion. Forced from Colombia by Spanish colonists in the 16th century, the Guna endured an arduous migration before settling in what's now known as Guna Yala, a semi-autonomous archipelago of coral islands in Panama. In the early 20th century, they again found themselves at odds with local authorities. The Panamanian government, in an attempt to westernize the Guna people, objected to their wearing of molas and other traditional garb. This resulted in an uprising in which the Guna finally won the political independence they enjoy today. To many Guna, the mola is not just a craft, but a symbol of their autonomy.", + "date": "2021-01-24", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lightning strikes near Church Rock, New Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Struck by Southwestern beauty", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It's okay if this stormy shot stirs your spirit with holy awe: They call this wind-carved edifice Church Rock for a reason. Surrounded by an enchanting Southwestern landscape, it's a sight that almost invites you to get lost out here—and if you look at a map of these parts, you'll see that's not too hard.\nWe're in the 'checkerboard' region of western New Mexico, where patchwork borders separate sovereign Navajo Nation grounds and private land from that administered by an alphabet soup of federal, state, and local agencies. (For its part, Church Rock was the crown jewel of a state park before it was returned to the Navajo in 1989, while the city of Gallup now maintains the nearby parkland.) Maybe it's simpler to think in terms of a more ancient boundary line: The Great Continental Divide, marking the border between North America's Atlantic- and Pacific-destined waters, crosses Route 66 just east of the checkerboard.", + "date": "2021-01-25", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Heart Reef, part of the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Australia Day", + "copyright": "© Peter Adams/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "If this aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef is a reminder that you ❤ everything Australia, today's your day. Australia Day commemorates January 26, 1788, when the first transplants from England said g'day to Australian shores, but you can just call it a day to celebrate all things Aussie. From the Barrier Reef to the rugged bush to the dry Outback, we invite you to join the diverse people of Oz in celebrating their island nation (well, we can almost join the Aussies—it's tomorrow for them already, so they celebrated yesterday).\nMeanwhile, we presume you find yourself stuck in a Northern Hemisphere winter—so why not scroll Down Under and try our Australia Day quiz?", + "date": "2021-01-26", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Taormina, Sicily, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A dramatic view of Sicily", + "copyright": "© Juergen Schonnop/Getty Images", + "description": "If you mistook this gorgeous, postcard-worthy image for one of the many coastal towns along Italy's famous Amalfi coast, you wouldn't be far off. However, the town seen here actually lies farther to the south, located on the eastern side of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean. Beginning in the late 19th century, sun-seeking tourists have come to the chic resort town of Taormina during the warmer months, looking to dine in its restaurants, relax on its beaches, and of course just to take in the exquisite scenery.\nAs expected in a town built over 2,000 years ago, traces of history can be found everywhere here, from the tiny medieval streets of old downtown to the Teatro antico di Taormina, an amphitheater built in the Greek style in the third century BCE, and later expanded by the Romans. And though it's been around for more than two millennia, the theater is still in use, with operas, theatrical productions, and concerts staged there to this day—or at least whenever performances aren't canceled due to the pandemic. The beauty of this town, built into a steep hill overlooking the Ionian Sea, is said to have inspired writers and thinkers both ancient and modern, from Plato to D.H. Lawrence and Truman Capote.", + "date": "2021-01-27", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Arctic wolf family in Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Avatars of the Wolf Moon", + "copyright": "© 4FR/Getty Images", + "description": "The Arctic wolf, or white wolf, is unique among wolves in its light coloring. Supremely adapted to the tundra where it lives, its coloration helps it blend into the landscape as it hunts the caribou, moose, muskox, and Arctic hare that make up its diet. A subspecies of the gray wolf, the Arctic wolf lives in the extreme north of Canada's Queen Elizabeth Islands. It's extremely cold there, but an advantage of this habitat is that the remoteness has kept the Arctic wolf population from being hunted extensively. It is currently the only wolf species not endangered or threatened. We're featuring this handsome trio because tonight will be the Wolf Moon, traditionally the first full moon of the year. The name comes to us by way of the Algonquin people to denote the time of year that hungry wolves could be heard howling outside their settlements.", + "date": "2021-01-28", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "European robin during a winter snowstorm, Peak District National Park, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "So, how long till springtime?", + "copyright": "© Ben Robson Hull Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Winter often brings cold and snow to the uplands of England's Peak District National Park, as this wee European robin surely knows. Here we see it puffing up its plumage to insulate its body against the wintry weather. Unrelated to the American robin, the European robin is commonly known in the British Isles as the robin redbreast. But it's more orange than red, you say? That's because when British people first named it the redbreast, probably in the 1400s, the word 'orange' had not yet been introduced as a color name in the English language. Animals and other things were often named 'red' even when orange or tawny: the red deer, Red Planet, and robin redbreast are all examples. Whatever you decide to call our diminutive friend, we appreciate its bright splash of color on an otherwise bleak wintry day.\nThis weekend, around half a million people in the UK are expected to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch, and it's likely that many will spy European robins, which are widely distributed across the British Isles. One of the world's largest wildlife surveys, the Big Garden Birdwatch has been sponsored by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) for over 40 years. Participants spend just one hour in a garden, local park, or even on an apartment balcony and record the highest number of each bird species they see. By comparing data trends over the years, the RSPB can monitor the health of bird populations and better understand the challenges faced by wildlife.", + "date": "2021-01-29", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Svalbard Global Seed Vault with a glittering facade designed by artist Dyveke Sanne, Svalbard, Norway", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Even nature needs a backup plan…", + "copyright": "© Pal Hermansen/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This glittering concrete monolith is a lot like that still-sealed emergency survival kit languishing in your basement since 1999: Reassuring to have around, but a bummer when you actually have to use it. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault—better known by its cute nickname, the 'Doomsday Vault'—was established on this far-northern Norwegian isle in 2008 to archive frozen genetic copies of seeds already housed in seed banks around the world: a backup of all the backups. Kept at minus 0.4 degrees F within the seed vault, precious botanicals from food to fibers to flowers are safe from disasters, even of the apocalyptic variety. Lucky us: It'll take a healthy diet of veggies to fight off the zombies.\nBut hey, doomsday can wait. Today is Seed Swap Day, an event encouraging horticulture buffs to propagate positivity by trading their favorite species and strains. So, no matter how green your thumb, try to get your hands on some new seeds today—let's plant a future where this Arctic chamber can stay good and sealed.", + "date": "2021-01-30", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mittenwalder Hütte in the Bavarian Alps of Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A glittering diamond in the rough", + "copyright": "© Sebastian Frölich/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Peering from this vantage point you may wonder, how in the world could anyone access this hut nestled in Germany's Bavarian Alps? By hiking in, of course. There are well over 1,000 such huts dotting the Alpine landscape throughout Europe, most of them built and maintained by private social clubs devoted to climbing, hiking, and other activities in the mountains. These huts allow hikers to light out onto the extensive trail systems, sometimes for days, while carrying as little gear as possible. No need to pack cooking equipment, tents and sleeping bags when you have guaranteed shelter each night, with dinners, breakfasts, and, if you're lucky, a hot shower, included.\nIf you're a light sleeper, do pack earplugs, since most of the beds are lined up next to each other in a dormitory setting. And don't try booking for this time of year. The hiking season in the Bavarian Alps typically begins in mid-May and lasts through the end of October. Weather (and COVID) permitting, of course.", + "date": "2021-01-31", + "path": "US/images/2021-01-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-01-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Reflecting on Black History Month", + "copyright": "© tse Pui Lung/Alamy", + "description": "Join the Smithsonian as we celebrate Black History Month with the help of our National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). This stunning image of the museum looks out through its intricate, bronze-colored façade to the National Mall. The museum’s breathtaking exterior, a corona rising in three dramatic tiers, evokes the crowns found in the Yoruba art of West Africa, and its ornate design echoes the decorative ironwork found in the American South, often forged by African American slaves and freed Black Americans. The façade allows natural light to filter into the museum while also protecting artifacts on display from direct sunlight and glare.\nFor a century, people dreamed of a place on the National Mall to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It began with Black Civil War veterans and continued with champions of the project like US Rep. John Lewis. The dream was realized in 2016 when NMAAHC finally opened. It tells the story of America through an African American lens with a robust collection of artifacts, programs, and educational material. While helping create the museum as its founding director, I heeded the words of the African American scholar and creator of Black History Month, Carter G. Woodson, who said, 'The only reason I do history is to make America better.'\nWhen Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History declared that 'Negro History Week' would be celebrated the second week of February 1926, they continued a long tradition of Black communities recognizing the month that contains the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14). In 1976, the observance was expanded to the entire month and was celebrated throughout the country. Today, the opportunities to study African American history are more abundant than ever. And Black History Month is just as relevant as it was when Woodson created it, because there is no more powerful force than a people steeped in their history, and no higher cause than honoring the struggle of our ancestors by remembering. – Lonnie G. Bunch III, Smithsonian Secretary", + "date": "2021-02-01", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Marmot with the peak of Grossglockner in the background, Austria", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Did it see its shadow?", + "copyright": "© SeppFriedhuber/Getty Images", + "description": "For many people, the last year has been a bit like the movie 'Groundhog Day,' with every day feeling the same. But today actually is Groundhog Day. This marmot in Austria popped up to see…a rainbow? We're not sure what that means for the weather forecast, but it feels like a good sign. (The groundhog is a type of North American marmot.) In the US, the tradition says that if the groundhog sees its shadow, six more weeks of winter are in store. If it doesn't, then we're looking at an early spring. There's no science behind it; the custom has its roots in Pennsylvania Dutch culture and was popularized by the Punxsutawney Spirit newspaper in Pennsylvania in 1887—and again by the Bill Murray movie in 1993.", + "date": "2021-02-02", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Colossal limestone statues on Mount Nemrut, Adıyaman, Turkey", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The mountaintop of toppled gods", + "copyright": "© Peerakit JIrachetthakun/Getty Images", + "description": "The ruins on Mount Nemrut depict a gaggle of gods from both Greek and Persian traditions, plus a few deities that King Antiochus I made up himself. The range of spiritual faiths represented in the statues found near the 7,000-foot summit reflects southeastern Turkey's long history as a crossroads of cultures. Today, the derelict statues are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.\nIn 70 BCE, Antiochus took power here in Commagene, one of several small onetime states formed from the shambles of the Seleucid Empire. Looking to unify his populace, he synthesized a mythology that hailed Greek and Persian figures, from Ares to Zarathustra—plus the king himself and his family. Antiochus' claim to godhood wasn't eternal, as he was deposed in 31 BCE, but sometime before that he cemented his customized state religion in history by having its partial pantheon—including, of course, himself—carved into stone statues on the peak overlooking his kingdom.", + "date": "2021-02-03", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Where is this wintry road?", + "copyright": "© Michel Rauch/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This wintry, wooded scene comes from Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park in northeastern France, one of the country's most beautiful and pristine examples of natural beauty. The park, established in 1976, is over 322,000 acres in size, 65% of which is covered in forest. The larch trees seen here are native to many of the mountains of central Europe, such as the Alps, Carpathians, and the Pyrenees.\nThe area is dotted with villages, but because so much of its natural beauty remains, this rural park was named by UNESCO as one of its biosphere reserves. UNESCO studies these reserves to trace the interaction between social systems and the natural world. The biodiversity of the Northern Vosges landscape is reflected in its wide array of forests and wetlands, fauna and flora. But the reserve also contains over 100 municipalities, farmlands, and even five structures left over from France's infamous WWII-era Maginot Line of fortifications built to deter invading German forces. With its many hiking trails, the Northern Vosges region is a favorite for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.", + "date": "2021-02-04", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'The Wave' sandstone formation with pools of water in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A sea of swirling stone", + "copyright": "© Dennis Frates/Alamy", + "description": "By showing you this coveted sight, we're saving you a bit of an ordeal. For a close-up view like this of 'The Wave,' a whorled sandstone formation in the northern Arizona wilderness, you'd have to navigate a rugged and mostly trail-free route with a permit in your pocket (only a small number are available, offered via a daily lottery). But that's just one day hike of many in the expansive Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, which encompasses almost 300,000 acres of Arizona and Utah canyonland.", + "date": "2021-02-05", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Sefton in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, South Island, New Zealand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Where is this gorgeous peak?", + "copyright": "© AWL Images/Danita Delimont", + "description": "This spectacular landscape might just be the perfect place to celebrate Waitangi Day, New Zealand's national holiday. It commemorates the 1840 treaty between Britain and some 500 Māori chiefs that established British law in the island nation. The Treaty of Waitangi is considered New Zealand's founding document and a cornerstone in the country's history. Another important legacy of the treaty is that it provided the framework for political relations between New Zealand's government and the Indigenous Māori people.\nPerhaps nothing symbolizes negotiations between those two parties better than the land you see here, which has been preserved as a national park since 1953. Our image shows the glacier-capped peak of Mount Sefton, one of the many tall mountains here in the Southern Alps. Just a few miles away towers New Zealand's tallest peak, originally called Aoraki by the Māori, who named it after a mythological figure. The mountain was given its English name, Mount Cook, in 1851, in honor of Captain James Cook, the British explorer who circumnavigated and mapped the country in the 1770s. An agreement in 1998 between the government and Māori leaders officially renamed both the peak and the park to Aoraki/Mount Cook. It's one of the few renamed areas in New Zealand where the Māori name precedes the English.", + "date": "2021-02-06", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great gray owls in Montreal, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's superb owl Sunday", + "copyright": "© rollandgelly/Getty Images", + "description": "These two great gray owls look like they're ready to play, which seems fitting on Super Bowl (or 'superb owl') Sunday. Great grays are bigger than most other owls, with broad wings and long tails. But before you pencil them in at the offensive line, consider that most of their size comes from feathers—they're relative lightweights, tipping the scales at under 3 pounds on average, less than most other large owls. They generally live in pine and fir forests with meadows nearby, hunting small rodents at night and avoiding areas with people. Great grays hunt by listening and watching from a perch, then swooping down on their prey—sometimes plunging into more than a foot of snow to make a diving catch.\nSuper Bowl LV will be played tonight at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with the Weeknd performing at halftime.", + "date": "2021-02-07", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "John Lewis hero mural by Sean Schwab in the Sweet Auburn district of Atlanta, Georgia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A hero for the 21st century", + "copyright": "© Ilene Perlman/Alamy", + "description": "Towering above Atlanta's Sweet Auburn district is this 65-foot-high mural of John Lewis, the civil rights icon. What better way to celebrate Black History Month than to honor Lewis, a son of sharecroppers who carried the struggles of the civil rights movement from the Jim Crow South to the halls of Congress? An Alabama native, Lewis moved to Atlanta in 1963. He was already famous and would become even more so for leading marches, protests, and sit-ins throughout the South. Beaten by police, the KKK, and angry mobs, Lewis never wavered from his belief in nonviolent protest. He famously fought with his voice and peaceful actions, never his fists.\nWhen this mural was dedicated in 2012, Lewis joined muralist Sean Schwab in adding the final touch to the work of art. He painted the dot over the 'I' in his last name and reflected on his life's work as an activist. 'Growing up in a little town in southeast Alabama, I never would have dreamed that there would be a mural of me on the side of a building in Atlanta that is so big it could be seen from the highway,' he said. Lewis died on July 17, 2020. Other murals of Lewis have since gone up in other cities, including Rochester, New York, and Birmingham, Alabama.", + "date": "2021-02-08", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moon dog photographed at Hug Point Falls on the Oregon coast", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "What's going on in this sky?", + "copyright": "© Ben Coffman/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "When the sky is clear, and the moon hangs low in the horizon, you can sometimes spot a halo around it, like the one captured in this image from Hug Point Falls on the Oregon coast. And occasionally within that halo, you may also see a bright spot that appears to be a second moon. No, it's not the moon's long-lost twin, but an optical phenomenon called a paraselene, more commonly referred to as a moon dog or mock moon. This 'false' moon can appear when the real moon is at least a quarter visible and is bright enough for its light to refract off hexagonal plate-shaped ice crystals floating in the atmosphere. Moon dogs are more commonly seen in winter months, when ice crystals are more prevalent in the clouds.\nThe moon dog is the lunar equivalent of a sun dog, also known as a parhelion, and both appear as part of a related optical phenomenon called a 22-degree halo. Halos like these are also caused by crystal refraction in the atmosphere, and named for their apparent radius of 22 degrees, or about 10 diameters outside the moon and sun. A 22-degree halo is said to be visible up to 100 times per year, much more common than a rainbow.", + "date": "2021-02-09", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Nieve penitente ice formations seen on Agua Negra Pass in the Coquimbo Region of the Andes, Chile", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A throng of ice and spires", + "copyright": "© Art Wolfe/Danita Delimont", + "description": "If these frozen formations were named by more literal minds, we might know them as simply 'reverse icicles.' But the Andes, including this mountain pass rising above Chile's Atacama Desert, were mapped by poetically inclined Spanish explorers. They likened formations like these to a congregation of penitent parishioners kneeling at mass: hence the common name 'penitentes' for such packed-snow pinnacles.\nMaybe the most dramatic pentitentes appear in dry sections of the Andes, but they can form anywhere the sun beats down on snow enough to vaporize it faster than it can melt into water. Since snow isn't a perfectly even surface, some patches of the snowpack turn to vapor faster than others, creating pits that further reflect sunlight upon themselves. This speeds vaporization within the pits, deepening them often all the way to bare earth, with unmelted portions of snow in between left standing (or kneeling) as penitentes.", + "date": "2021-02-10", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Flowering almond trees in California's Central Valley", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It’s showtime for a precious crop", + "copyright": "© Jeffrey Lewis/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Nestled in California's verdant Central Valley, this almond orchard is in full bloom. If we zoomed in closer, we might see billions of honey bees hard at work moving pollen from one blossom to another, doing their vital work to pollinate the trees so they can produce their valuable crop. Almond orchards are a thriving $6 billion business here in the valley. California produces around 80% of the world's almonds and booming demand means production has more than doubled in the past few years, despite threats from drought and wildfires.\nTo keep up with that demand, orchards pay American beekeepers from as far away as Florida to truck in their hives each February when the trees are in bloom. More than half of the US domesticated honey bee population is needed to work the orchards. Next time you gobble down a handful of almonds, think of the humble honey bee. Without bees, there would be no almonds.", + "date": "2021-02-11", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Muskox with newborn in the central Arctic coastal plain of Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The cycle begins anew", + "copyright": "© Steven Kazlowski/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Today marks the start of festivities celebrating the Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year), which continues through February 26. Because the holiday goes by the lunar calendar, the date of the Lunar New Year on our solar/Gregorian calendar changes each year. The Lunar New Year also comes with a turn of the zodiac, which is divided into 12 parts, with each part represented by a different animal. The zodiac system assigns a single animal and its attributes to represent each year, and 2021 is the Year of the Ox. The others are Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.", + "date": "2021-02-12", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eastern bluebirds in Charlotte, North Carolina", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Four little birds sitting in a tree…", + "copyright": "© Elizabeth W. Kearley/Getty Images", + "description": "This chunky foursome caught in a North Carolina snowstorm is a group of eastern bluebirds, the most widespread of the three types of bluebird. (The other two are the western and mountain.) The eastern bluebird range covers a wide area—east of the Rocky Mountains from southern Canada down to Central America, then over to the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. You can spot them in grasslands, forest clearings, meadows, and the like.\nAll bluebirds are cavity nesters, which means they make their homes in the hollows of trees, in holes vacated by bigger birds like woodpeckers, and in artificial nests called nest boxes. Nest boxes played a big role in helping the eastern bluebird population rebound after a precipitous decline in the early 20th century due to habitat loss and the introduction of nonnative species that out-competed them for nesting holes. Enter conservation groups and passionate backyard birders. They put up nest boxes specifically designed for bluebirds that provided needed shelter for these colorful thrushes.\nThis conservation success story makes the eastern bluebird the perfect mascot for the Great Backyard Bird Count, an online citizen science project sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society that helps monitor wild bird populations. Want to participate? Just count the birds you see in your area and share the results online between February 12-15, 2021. Happy birding!", + "date": "2021-02-13", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ocean waves crashing over a heart-shaped rock island off the coast of Sydney, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An oceanic valentine", + "copyright": "© Kristian Bell/Getty Images", + "description": "Just off the coast of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia, the surf crashes over this cluster of rocks, sending an oceanic Valentine's Day card to a lucky bird—or photographer—flying overhead. We'll take nature's love letters wherever and whenever we can find them. But what makes February 14 the day we celebrate love? Some claim Valentine's Day has its roots in an ancient Roman fertility festival called Lupercalia that included goat sacrifices and a lottery that paired off eligible men and women. Others argue that the holiday began with early Christians celebrating a martyr named Valentine. Chaucer romanticized the day with a poem about two birds mating for life. No matter its pagan or Christian origins, in the modern world, Valentine's Day is celebrated most everywhere as a day devoted to love.", + "date": "2021-02-14", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Presidents hear the echo of history", + "copyright": "© White House Photo/Alamy", + "description": "On this Presidents' Day, we're stepping back in time and behind the scenes at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. In this photograph, taken August 28, 2013, the giant marble statue of President Abraham Lincoln seems to be looking on approvingly as then-President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter walk to the stage for a celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was during that march, of course, when civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech from the steps of this memorial.\nThe hundreds of thousands gathered that day in 1963, and the millions who watched on television or listened on the radio, were so moved by King's passionate call for an end to racism that the civil rights movement gained a much wider following, putting pressure on President John F. Kennedy's administration to support new civil rights legislation. And the words spoken by King and others, together with the chants of so many marchers, continue to reverberate across the capital and the nation, inspiring Americans, including American presidents, to continue dreaming for a better and more just future.", + "date": "2021-02-15", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Flowers and an ironwork fence in front of a house in New Orleans, Louisiana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Mardi Gras flower power", + "copyright": "© Lauren Mitchell/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "While the purple flowers and green ironwork may not look overly festive to the untrained eye, residents of New Orleans will no doubt spot the significance of both, especially today, on Mardi Gras, the final day of Carnival. Purple and green are two of the three official colors of Mardi Gras, together with gold, and in a normal year the streets would be full of revelers decked out in all three colors as they dance and parade down the streets of the city. Due to COVID-19, there won't be any parades this year, but the colors will still be on full display in the city's famous French Quarter and elsewhere, including as colorful icing atop king cakes, a beloved treat that's associated with the Carnival season.\nThe colors themselves have officially been part of Mardi Gras since 1872, when they were introduced by the newly formed Krewe of Rex, one of the private social clubs ('krewes') that stage parades and other Carnival festivities. The krewe's ceremonial King of Carnival ('Rex') proclaimed that gold represents power, green represents faith, and purple stands for justice.\nThe ironwork seen here is a characteristic feature of homes and buildings in the region. It traces back to the early 18th century, when slaves and freemen from West Africa, influenced by French and Spanish styles, crafted fences, gates, and railings from cast iron. The often elaborately ornamented designs adorn verandas and balconies, giving residents a pleasant place to cool off in the muggy Louisiana heat. In true New Orleans fashion, even the architecture reflects a blend of cultural influences that make the city so wonderful and unique.", + "date": "2021-02-16", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia's Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The persistence of Perito Moreno", + "copyright": "© Juergen Schonnop/Getty Images", + "description": "Yes, it's true that glaciers are shrinking, but not all of them. Perito Moreno, a low-lying glacier in southern Argentina, accumulates ice at about the same rate that it melts into chilly Argentino Lake. This equilibrium makes it one of the few glaciers worldwide that aren't losing mass to climate change.\nPerito Moreno is an Argentine icon, partly for its unusual accessibility via the lake, the largest freshwater lake in the nation. Visitors to Los Glaciares National Park can boat or kayak out on ice-blue water for a better look—but they need to keep a safe distance as icebergs constantly calve from the glacier's face, creating huge splashes and waves.", + "date": "2021-02-17", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rocks in the Verzasca River near the hamlet of Lavertezzo in the Valle Verzasca of Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A river runs through it", + "copyright": "© Robert Seitz/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "In just a few months it'll be warm enough to perch for a while on this smooth river rock, dangle your feet into the water, and take in this gorgeous Swiss scenery. We're here in the Valle Verzasca, a valley in Ticino, Switzerland, close to the Italian border. There in the near distance is the tiny hamlet of Lavertezzo, where most everyone speaks Italian. Tourists normally flock to this area in warm summer months to swim and snorkel in the Verzasca River's famous turquoise waters and to jump off the 17th-century double-arched bridge known as the Ponte dei Salti (Bridge of Jumps). The very, very brave bungee jump off the nearby Contra Dam, made famous in the 1995 James Bond film 'GoldenEye.'", + "date": "2021-02-18", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Parrotfish off the coast of Negros Oriental province in the Philippines", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Colorful cows of the reef", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "These brightly colored parrotfish are swimming off the coast of Negros Oriental province in the Philippines. There are dozens of species of parrotfish and they live in abundant numbers in the world's tropical seas. These thick-bodied fish have large scales and a beak of fused teeth they use to diligently scrape delicious algae from reefs and rocks. Some also eat coral, which they grind up with plate-like teeth in their throats. Researchers say parrotfish play a critical role in the health of coral reefs by eating algae that can choke off coral growth. They also help replenish the white sandy beaches near these tropical reefs. How? After parrotfish digest the edible parts of coral, they excrete what's left as sand—a lot of sand. In some species, a single parrotfish can poop almost 1,000 pounds of pearly white sand each year. But never mind that—some trivia is best not to dwell on.", + "date": "2021-02-19", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Clearing snowstorm, Yosemite National Park, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An enduring vision", + "copyright": "© Jeff Lewis/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Of all the camera-wielding luminaries who've snapped this eastward view of Yosemite Valley, few can hold a 'candela' to Ansel Adams, born this day in 1902. The legendary photographer of Western landscapes was given his first camera here in Yosemite as a boy. The national park was his favorite place in the world, and he returned every year for the rest of his life.\nAdams' style is one of the most recognizable in photography: Bright whites against deep blacks, with high horizon lines that leave most of the frame filled with landscape, a narrow lens aperture placing every tiny detail in biting focus. Unlike many photographers of the day who considered themselves more journalist than artist, Adams was a visionary: Instead of plainly documenting what he saw, Adams aimed to convey the enchantment, awe, and terror his beloved landscapes made him feel, spending hours in the darkroom fine-tuning exposures to match what he visualized. 'Clearing Winter Storm'—the photo that today's image pays tribute to—was taken around 1937, depicting ominous clouds gathering around El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall, whiting out the distant peak of Half Dome.\nWhile Adams had to lug bulky box cameras and light meters into the wilderness to capture his vision, chances are you've got the whole setup in your pocket. Why not grab that phone of yours, venture outside, and celebrate this legendary shutterbug's birthday with some masterful nature snaps of your own?", + "date": "2021-02-20", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Porto, Portugal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Overlooking the Douro", + "copyright": "© Kanuman/Shutterstock", + "description": "Welcome to Porto, the second city of Portugal. Known on some English-language maps as Oporto (the Portuguese call it 'o Porto' in conversation, meaning simply 'the Port'), this attractive, ancient city is most famous today not for the port itself but for what's shipped out of it.\nFollow this river, the Douro, east out of the city and you'll soon enter a valley flanked by vineyard-covered embankments. This long, narrow wine country is where world-renowned port wine is produced: A smooth, typically red wine fortified with a grape brandy to halt fermentation, resulting in a sweeter beverage. Douro Valley vintners send their product downriver to Porto—from there, it ships off to dessert tables worldwide. To be called port, the wine must come from the Douro Valley—a stipulation dating from the 1750s—making the area one of the world's oldest protected wine regions.", + "date": "2021-02-21", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Invisible Man,' a memorial to Ralph Ellison in Riverside Park, New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Invisible no longer", + "copyright": "© Randy Duchaine/Alamy", + "description": "As the calendar nears the end of Black History Month, we're paying a visit to the memorial for American writer Ralph Ellison in New York's Riverside Park. The 15-foot-tall bronze monolith depicts a striding, purposeful figure—or rather, the absence of a figure. For this sculpture, by artist Elizabeth Catlett, was inspired by Ellison's most famous written work, 'Invisible Man,' published in 1952. The lyrical, uncompromising novel is narrated by an unnamed Black man who describes his agonizing search for identity in a society largely hostile to African Americans and blind to the suffering and indignities of the Black experience. The sculpture bears an inscription of the novel's opening words: 'I am an invisible man…I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me.' Widely recognized as one of the greatest American novels of the 20th century, 'Invisible Man' won the National Book Award in 1953 and remains one of the most searing portraits of modern American life.", + "date": "2021-02-22", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dalmatian pelicans on ice, Lake Kerkini, Greece", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Giants of the avian world", + "copyright": "© Guy Edwardes/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The three shaggy-coiffed birds you see here are Dalmatian pelicans, posing on chilly Lake Kerkini in Greece. These waterfowl are among the largest freshwater bird species in the world, with wingspans stretching as wide as 11 feet. Dalmatian pelicans generally breed during the first four months of the year, building their nests on or near the ground, and sometimes upon vegetation floating in water. While breeding, they form monogamous pairs, though they generally don't pair up for life.\nOnce breeding season is over, these social birds are on the move, but their annual migrations don’t follow consistent patterns—their travels may find them anywhere from Eastern Europe to Central Asia, Russia to the Indian subcontinent. They travel in search of food, hunting mostly fish and small amphibians. Dalmatians are strong swimmers and fliers, and are said to be meticulous groomers, spending a lot of time preening and splash-bathing themselves between migrations. Unfortunately, because of poaching and shrinking natural habitats, these beautiful birds are endangered, with only 10,000 to 20,000 thought to be remaining in the world.", + "date": "2021-02-23", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Getting to the bottom of the underwater waterfall", + "copyright": "© Hemis/Alamy", + "description": "From this vantage point high over the Indian Ocean, we have a spectacular view of the 'underwater waterfall' formed off the coast of Mauritius. Not a true waterfall, this is an optical illusion—it's really the trails of sand and silt deposits on the seafloor being washed by currents over the edge of an ocean shelf. But we're probably not alone in thinking at first glance that the ocean is pouring into some massive unseen drainpipe.\nOur viewpoint also offers a clear look at the huge basalt monolith in the distance towering over the peninsula called Le Morne Brabant. Originally uninhabited by humans, the island of Mauritius had become an important stopover in the slave trade by the 18th century. Some slaves managed to escape while on the island and made their way to the many caves and overhangs on the steep slopes of Le Morne. There, these 'maroons' hid from slave traders and eventually formed enough settlements that Mauritius became popularly known as the Maroon Republic, and Le Morne a symbol of the slaves' resistance, suffering, and sacrifice.", + "date": "2021-02-24", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Almond blossoms overlooking Trevi, Umbria, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Trevi in bloom", + "copyright": "© Maurizio Rellini/eStock Photo", + "description": "Perched high above the lush Italian countryside is Trevi, a great medieval hill town. Trevi is considered one of the prettiest and most authentic of the medieval towns that dot the Umbria region. Counts and cardinals built these communities to show off their wealth and they built them up high to keep them safe from rivals.\nSurrounding Trevi is a rock wall built around 2,000 years ago. From there, it's a winding walk up through cobblestone streets and squares lined with churches and other buildings from the Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance eras. Flowers spill from window boxes and markets fill with local goods, including black truffles, black celery, asparagus, and olive oil, said to be among the best in all of Italy. We recommend stopping for a classic Umbrian meal (with a local red wine) before making your way to the top of Trevi to take in views of the lush countryside below. Francis of Assisi loved this area so much, he wandered it by foot for years. And is it any wonder? From here, you can see olive groves covering the mountainsides and dense forests where the elusive black truffles grow.", + "date": "2021-02-25", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red lanterns hanging in Jinli Street, Chengdu, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Lighting the way to new beginnings", + "copyright": "© Philippe LEJEANVRE/Getty Images", + "description": "The Lantern Festival marks the final day of Lunar (aka Chinese) New Year celebrations, which began this year on February 12 when we ushered in the Year of the Ox. Traditionally, the day of the festival is filled with dancing, firecrackers, children's games, and food—including tangyuan, balls of rice flour that are generally loaded with sweet fillings. After sundown, celebrants gather to light or observe lanterns like the ones we see here in Chengdu, China. The lanterns are made in all sizes, shapes, and colors, and sometimes illustrate historical or mythological scenes. This year, most public celebrations will be canceled or reimagined online due to COVID-19 concerns, but the spirit remains the same. Many think of lanterns as symbolic of a new start and a way to illuminate the future as a new year begins.", + "date": "2021-02-26", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Twin polar bear cubs asleep in a snow den in Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A snuggling ball of cute", + "copyright": "© AF archive/Alamy", + "description": "We don't really need an excuse to feature this adorable photo of twin cubs asleep inside a snow den in Wapusk National Park in Manitoba, Canada. But it just so happens that today is International Polar Bear Day, the perfect day for this shot from the 2007 documentary film 'Earth,' which focuses on wild habitats and creatures across the planet.\nInternational Polar Bear Day was created in 2005 by conservation group Polar Bears International to bring attention to the important role these alpha predators play in the Arctic ecosystem. Though polar bears aren't endangered—their current conservation status is 'vulnerable'—these magnificent beasts have become a sort of mascot for the race to slow the melting of Arctic sea ice. The Arctic ice is crucial to the bears' survival, as they hunt ringed seals that bob up through holes in the ice. As Arctic ice decreases, the polar bears' hunting ground does, too.", + "date": "2021-02-27", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Turf farmhouses at Skaftafell, Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Tough turf", + "copyright": "© Jarcosa/Getty Images", + "description": "Roofs of sod have sheltered mainland Scandinavians through countless winters and summers. But those who migrated from Norway's grass-roof log cabins to this Icelandic tundra in the 9th century found none of the rich timberland of their homeland—just wispy birch forests and grassy fields. To survive the cold, they took the old turf roof concept and built on it, encasing not only the roofs but the walls of their birch-framed homes in layers of living, insulating soil.\nThe turf buildings shown here are located at Skaftafell, a manor farm founded by early settlers and now part of Vatnajökull National Park. These huts are much younger than the original Icelandic turf houses from a millennium ago. When the plains in the distance began flooding in the late 19th century, the farmers who'd made homes there were forced uphill, and one farmer, Þorsteinn Guðmundsson, built these in 1912.", + "date": "2021-02-28", + "path": "US/images/2021-02-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-02-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A section of a large mosaic of Ida B. Wells displayed at Union Station in Washington, DC, in August 2020", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Gazing upon 'Portraits of Change'", + "copyright": "© Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo", + "description": "For the start of Women's History Month, we've come to Union Station in Washington, DC, to view a mosaic of historical photographs of thousands of American women who fought to win voting rights. The ratification of the 19th Amendment, on August 18, 1920, finally secured the legal right of women to vote, but this mainly benefited white women. Despite heroic contributions to achieve suffrage, Black, Indigenous, and other women of color continued to face barriers to voting in the form of poll taxes, restrictive local laws, and hostile intimidation. This mosaic, called 'Our Story: Portraits of Change,' attempts to show a more complex history of the fight for American women's right to vote.\nWe're seeing just a small detail of the mosaic—in all, some 5,000 photographs were spread across 1,000 square feet on the terminal floor in August to mark the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage. When viewers stepped back to observe the mosaic from a distance, they saw a very large portrait of African American suffragist and anti-lynching activist Ida B. Wells. (Click on the image above to see the full portrait.) The detail here depicts one of Wells' eyes.\nAs a journalist and publisher, Wells was an unflinching critic of racial injustice, particularly lynching. She faced racial discrimination and prejudice in the broader society, but also within the suffrage movement itself. Today she's recognized as a towering civil rights activist, and in 2020 the Pulitzer Prize posthumously honored Wells for her 'outstanding and courageous reporting on the horrific and vicious violence against African Americans.'", + "date": "2021-03-01", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Volcano Llaima with Araucaria trees in the foreground, Conguillío National Park, Chile", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Fall for Chile", + "copyright": "© Fotografías Jorge León Cabello/Getty Images", + "description": "It's nearly autumn in Chile, where signs of the season vary widely as one travels from the Atacama Desert in the north more than 2,600 miles south to the tip of Tierra del Fuego. Around halfway between these two extremes you can find Conguillío National Park and the volcano Llaima at Chile's center. In March, at the start of the Southern Hemisphere's autumn, the leaves of the deciduous forest begin to turn color and fall, and the native Chilean pine trees (Araucaria araucana) stand out even more strikingly.\nBecause of their distinctive appearance and the fact that they thrive in a wide range of climates, Chilean pine trees became a favorite of botanists in the 19th century, who transported and cultivated them in many temperate areas around the world. Also known as 'monkey puzzle' trees, they got this whimsical common name in the 1850s when English barrister Charles Austin observed, 'It would be a puzzle for a monkey to climb that.' Even more amazing is that these trees can live over a thousand years and are themselves living fossils, descended from a lineage stretching back 260 million years to the time of the dinosaurs.", + "date": "2021-03-02", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Female lions in the forest surrounding Lake Nakuru, Kenya", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Climb a tree for wild animals and plants", + "copyright": "© Scott Davis/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Today is World Wildlife Day, the annual United Nations celebration of the incredible diversity of our planet's wild animals and plants. The theme of this year's WWD is 'Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet.' Through a series of virtual events, and a panel at UN headquarters, UN representatives and partner wildlife groups will examine the links between the state of our planet's forests and woodlands and efforts to preserve the millions of livelihoods that directly depend on them. A particular emphasis will be placed on the role of Indigenous peoples who still live and work in forested areas, how they've successfully managed their forest ecosystems for centuries, and what that can teach us about sustainability.\nThe pair of tree-climbing lions you see here in Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya are among the many forest animals whose very existence is threatened by the encroachment of people into their habitats. While lions themselves are not yet considered endangered, they are listed as 'vulnerable,' and many conservationists fear that only sanctuaries like this one surrounding Lake Nakuru are keeping the lion population from becoming completely unsustainable.", + "date": "2021-03-03", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Nusa Dua coast with breakwater, Bali, Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The most wonderful day of the year. Period.", + "copyright": "© Dkart/Getty Images", + "description": "Er, comma—at least it seems like that's what we're seeing. And just like a comma breaks up a sentence, this structure called a breakwater interrupts the Pacific Ocean, punctuating waves with a crash before they can disturb this Bali beach. Whether its resemblance to a comma (or is that an apostrophe?) was intentional or not, it's a fine visual for today's syntactical celebration. That's correct: It's Grammar Day! (Note to hardline grammarians: We know punctuation—like a comma—isn't exactly grammar, but we're loosening the linguistical reins a bit in the generous spirit of Grammar Day. So put that red pen down, smarty-pants.)\nIf you're not inclined to decline nouns or dying to diagram a sentence, don't quit reading just yet. You might just think of grammar as the dos and don'ts taught in English textbooks—but a mere stuffy set of rules it ain't. Grammar is the ingredients of a language. Whenever we speak or even think, whether with prim-and-proper diction or in the most teacher-defying slang, our brains are using grammatical rules to translate firing neurons into words and phrases. Just how this happens is still a hot debate for linguists: Are these rules based on hardwired neural pathways or are they learned from a young age?\nWell, however the brain works, we hope you brought yours today. Our quiz covers those wonderful, nitpicky grammar rules from school you doubtless remember so well. Sharpen your pencils!", + "date": "2021-03-04", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mineral-laden water in the Rio Tinto, Minas de Riotinto mining area, Huelva province, Andalusia, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Reflecting on one of the world's strangest rivers", + "copyright": "© David Santiago Garcia/Getty Images", + "description": "If you like your landscapes on the surreal side, then this weird and wonderful river in the Andalusia region of southwestern Spain should be to your liking. The Rio Tinto (Red River) gets its name from the reddish hue of its water, caused by high levels of iron and sulfur, which make it very acidic. This unusual chemical makeup may or may not be a result of the area's long history of mining, which dates back at least 5,000 years. Ancient residents like the Tartessians and Romans dug here for copper, silver, and gold, as well as the mineral pyrite, commonly referred to as 'fool's gold.' Legend has it that the Rio Tinto was the site of the fabled mines of King Solomon.\nBecause of the river’s extreme acidity, almost nothing can live in it. Only a thriving community of unusual microorganisms—classified as extremophiles—can survive the water's acidic mix, by feeding on the minerals alone. The strangeness of Rio Tinto's ecology has even attracted the attention of NASA, which studied the bacteria that have adapted to this highly acidic environment because the conditions resemble those on the surface of Mars.", + "date": "2021-03-05", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Komodo National Park, Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Here there be dragons", + "copyright": "© Thrithot/Adobe Stock", + "description": "Welcome to Indonesia’s Komodo National Park, founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon—a monitor lizard that evolved in this insular environment to be much larger 'scale' than its fellows. Found only on the islands we see here—Komodo and Padar—and a handful of others nearby, it's the biggest lizard walking the Earth today. Not only walking but sprinting: Since adult Komodo dragons often prey on swift Timor deer, you'll sometimes see a dragon in a dead sprint after its would-be dinner, reaching up to 13 miles an hour.", + "date": "2021-03-06", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great blue herons in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Finding a balance between wetlands and water treatment", + "copyright": "© Marie Hickman/Getty Images", + "description": "Take a stroll through the Wakodahatchee Wetlands and you'll likely spot great blue herons, like the fluffed-up pair we're featuring today. Located in Delray Beach, Florida, and created on 50 acres of wastewater utility property, the park first opened to the public back in 1996. A three-quarter-mile boardwalk takes visitors over ponds and through marshes, offering the chance to see more than 150 bird species, plus turtles, fish, frogs, alligators, and other Floridian fauna. Every day, the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department pumps about 2 million gallons of highly treated wastewater into the wetlands. Then algae and other plants naturally finish the purification process before the water seeps back into the water table. Quite an upgrade from a yucky wastewater pond.", + "date": "2021-03-07", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of the Notorious RBG mural by the street artist Elle in New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A notorious advocate for women", + "copyright": "© lev radin/Alamy", + "description": "Today is March 8, which means it's International Women's Day, the UN-sponsored celebration of women's achievements and a push for gender equity around the globe. To honor this year's event, we turn to New York City's East Village, where Brooklyn-based street artist Elle painted the mural you see here as an homage to one of America's most notorious advocates for women, the late Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, affectionately called RBG.\nPainted just months after RBG's death in September 2020, the mural includes a variety of images symbolizing the late justice's life and career, including the Brooklyn Bridge, signifying Ginsburg's childhood home, as well as a nod to the rapper and fellow Brooklynite Biggie Smalls, who also happens to be the inspiration for her Notorious RBG nickname. Other symbols in the mural include Lady Liberty, the ceiling of the Library of Congress, and some black-eyed Susan flowers that are said to represent justice. The work also features a quote (in part), which seems to define her breathtaking legacy in court: 'Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.'\nAre you ready to make decisions? Try deciding how to answer today's RBG-themed quiz. Like RBG, it's short, but spunky.", + "date": "2021-03-08", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Foothills of the Diablo Range in the East Bay region of Northern California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Spring comes to the Diablo foothills", + "copyright": "© Jeff Lewis/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Spring rains carpet the rolling foothills of Northern California's Diablo Range in emerald green this time of year. Just past the sprawling suburbs of the East Bay region, the Diablo foothills become a sylvan playground for horseback riding, hiking, bicycling, and simply escaping into nature. Grasslands and oak savannahs cover the low ridges that gradually rise into the higher peaks of the range, and at the crests of the foothills, a visitor is granted panoramic views of the ridgeline to the east. Aside from the green grasses, springtime brings a profusion of wildflowers to the area, including poppies, daffodils, and lupines. It's also nesting season for the many birds of the region, like the peregrine falcons that build nests high in the vertical rock formations here known as Castle Rock.", + "date": "2021-03-09", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Step on Board,' the Harriet Tubman Memorial, sculpted by Fern Cunningham, in Boston, Massachusetts", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Commemorating the life of a famous 'railroad' conductor", + "copyright": "© Anthony Pleva/Alamy", + "description": "What better way to celebrate Harriet Tubman Day than with a visit to Harriet Tubman Park? It's in the South End neighborhood of Boston, where this bronze statue by local artist Fern Cunningham commemorates the great abolitionist's life. It depicts Tubman leading fellow slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Under her arm, Tubman holds a Bible. Deeply religious, Tubman felt it was her duty to help people escape bondage in the South. It's estimated she helped free more than 300 slaves on 19 trips north, communicating with coded songs and maps. Tubman is widely regarded as the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she wasn't just a conductor—during the Civil War, she worked as a spy and a nurse, and she led the Combahee River Raid which set free 700 slaves. After the war, she traveled here, to Boston, to work on women's voting rights.", + "date": "2021-03-10", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Thor's Well at Cape Perpetua on the Oregon coast", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Welcome to the 'drainpipe of the Pacific'", + "copyright": "© Cavan Images/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "We are standing here on the craggy Oregon coast looking out to Thor's Well with the help of a photographer's telephoto lens. Only the most daring of visitors would get this close to the gaping sinkhole at high tide. One misstep combined with a forceful surge from the raging Pacific Ocean, and into the plunging well we'd go.\nThor's Well is one of several defining features of Oregon's magical coastline. Dubbed a 'gaping sinkhole,' the 'drainpipe of the Pacific,' and even a 'gate to hell,' it's accessible by foot at low tide, when you can peer in to see its mechanisms at work. Geologists believe it was once a sea cave that had been carved out of the basalt rock by ocean waves. The 'well' was formed when the cave's roof collapsed, leaving openings at the top and bottom through which the ocean surges and sprays like a geyser, only to recede, creating the waterfalls we see here.", + "date": "2021-03-11", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A balloon flies over the Pyramid of the Sun at sunrise in Teotihuacan, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Ringing in the new year at Teotihuacan", + "copyright": "© Marco Ugarte/AP Photo", + "description": "If the Aztecs had hot air balloons, they may well have greeted the new year like this—floating above the massive Pyramid of the Sun at sunrise today, the first day of the year according to the Aztec calendar. Also known as Yancuic Xihuitl, the Aztec New Year is still celebrated by some Indigenous Nahua communities here in central Mexico with songs, dances, and the flames of 'ocote' (pitch pine) candles. Dancers wear colorful traditional costumes topped by quetzal feather headdresses, and celebrants greet the new year by making loud noises with seashells, just as Aztecs did centuries ago. It's one of the many expressions of pre-Columbian tradition that managed to survive the Spanish conquest and modern erosion of Indigenous customs.\nThe Pyramid of the Sun is the largest structure in the ancient city that Aztecs called Teotihuacan (which means, roughly, 'birthplace of the gods'). The 8-square-mile site also contains other important pyramids, plazas, temples, palaces, and a complex network of underground tunnels. As grand a city as it once was, when the Aztecs arrived here in the 1400s, Teotihuacan had been abandoned for centuries. Its precise origins are a mystery, but it was first built by an unknown civilization sometime around 400 BCE. By 400 CE, Teotihuacan had become a center of industry and trade, the largest and most powerful city in the Americas and probably the sixth largest in the world. But by around 550 CE, its major monuments were sacked and deliberately burned, the magnificent pyramids and temples deserted—at least until the Aztecs arrived.", + "date": "2021-03-12", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Common rhododendrons in Semper Forest Park, Rügen, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "All hail the 'king of shrubs'", + "copyright": "© Sandra Bartocha/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Often called the 'king of shrubs,' rhododendrons are prized by gardeners for their glossy green leaves and brightly colored flowers. Depending on the variety, the blooms can emerge anytime from late winter into summer. Either evergreen or deciduous, rhododendrons make up a large and diverse genus of woody plants in the heath family, with over 1,000 wild species and scores of cultivated options. Rhododendrons are native to temperate areas of Asia, North America, and Europe, as well as some tropical parts of Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Our image today captures 'rhodies' in full bloom in March along a path at Semper Forest Park of Rügen, Germany.", + "date": "2021-03-13", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Astronomical clock, Lyon, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Perfect timing", + "copyright": "© kyolshin/Alamy", + "description": "If the first day of daylight saving time doesn't have you springing for joy, this towering timekeeper might be more your speed. The astronomical clock at Lyon Cathedral in France was built in 1660, centuries before daylight saving time was widely adopted in the 20th century. The clock's intersecting hands and dials don't just tell time, they form a flattened model of our planet that tracks the positions of the sun and moon relative to Earth. The zodiac dial, offset to account for the planet's rotational tilt, shows the star sign currently in season.\nAll this movement of circles and spheres might call to mind another observance of the day: March 14 is Pi Day, in celebration of the mathematical constant pi (aka π, or roughly 3.14). You remember pi from geometry class: It expresses the ratio of the distance around a circle to the distance across it. So it was essential to ancient astronomers who mapped these celestial workings, as well as to designers of intricate machines that simulate the circling heavens.\nWow, you kept reading through all the math talk? You deserve a sweet payoff. Why not slice into our Pi Day pie quiz?", + "date": "2021-03-14", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Screech owl resting in a tree cavity, Massapequa Preserve, Long Island, New York", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Every day is Napping Day for this screech owl", + "copyright": "© Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "We can think of no better way to celebrate National Napping Day than with this furry fellow, a screech owl asleep in a tree trunk in the Massapequa Preserve on Long Island, New York. Found in wilderness areas and near human settlements from the Atlantic Seaboard to West Texas and up into Montana, Eastern screech owls like this one are well established in the US. They're nocturnal creatures, so they sleep during the day and become active after dusk. But don't worry about you or your pet getting attacked by these owls. While it's not apparent from this picture, screech owls are tiny–smaller than a pint glass–and prefer to feast on insects, worms, and small rodents.", + "date": "2021-03-15", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Giant panda cub at Bifengxia Panda Base, Sichuan, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Why does this panda cub look so happy?", + "copyright": "© Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It's National Panda Day!", + "date": "2021-03-16", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Inisheer, the smallest of the three Aran Islands, in Galway Bay, Ireland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An emerald isle of the Emerald Isle", + "copyright": "© Chris Hill/Minden Pictures", + "description": "If you were to find yourself wandering across the tiny island of Inisheer on March 17, you'd almost certainly hear someone greet you with a hearty 'Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit!' That's because nearly all the island's 260 residents would want to wish you a happy Saint Patrick's Day in their native Irish tongue. The smallest of the three Aran Islands that are strung across the mouth of Galway Bay in western Ireland, Inisheer has been inhabited from prehistory—artifacts from as early as the Bronze Age have been found scattered around its 1,400 acres. The tiny drystone wall subdivisions of the fields are a result of a long tradition of splitting family farms between all the children. After a few generations, farms were reduced to the garden-size patches you can see here.\nThese days, the islanders are best known for keeping the traditional language, music, art, and stories alive, so you can be sure that they're celebrating the day in style. And if you can't make it there today, you could always visit Inisheer on June 14, when residents celebrate the island's patron saint, Saint Caomhán. Bonus: It's likely to be a little warmer and drier then, too.", + "date": "2021-03-17", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Etna erupting in 2013, Sicily, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A sizzling summit hides in the clouds", + "copyright": "© Wead/Alamy Live News", + "description": "Seen here with its explosive summit socked away in the clouds, Mount Etna towers over the Italian isle of Sicily as the tallest volcano in Europe—and maybe the crankiest, given its near-constant eruptions. The island peak has been highly active for perhaps half a million years and can still be counted on for a spectacular eruption now and then. This photograph shows Etna erupting in 2013, but it blasted back into life again in February 2021, sending lava, ash, and smoke into the sky for weeks.\nWell over twice the height of Vesuvius—the mainland mount that flattened Pompeii two millennia ago—Etna has an even older reputation as a hothead. Its written history goes back as far as 1500 BCE, with ancient poets like Hesiod, Aeschylus, and Virgil all writing of its frequent fireworks.", + "date": "2021-03-18", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of the City of Adelaide shipwreck with trees growing on it, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Life carries on, rising from a ship's skeleton", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "We're on the northeastern coast of Australia in a small bay of Magnetic Island, looking down upon the sunken hull of the steamship SS City of Adelaide. The vessel got its start in 1863 as a passenger steamship ferrying travelers and cargo between ports in Melbourne, Sydney, Honolulu, and San Francisco. Under sail, it was likened to a graceful bird in flight. In 1912, the City of Adelaide was gutted by fire, and in 1916, its burned hulk ran aground here in Cockle Bay while being transported after sale. Now it serves as an artificial island of sorts to a flock of cockatoos who live in the mangroves that have sprouted from the ship's rusted deck.", + "date": "2021-03-19", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sundial on Parnidis Dune, Curonian Spit, Lithuania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's time for spring", + "copyright": "© amoklv/Getty Images", + "description": "This 40-foot sundial stands atop the Parnidis Dune, one of the scenic highlights of the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site shared by Lithuania and Russia. Built in 1995, the sundial was damaged by a hurricane a few years later and rebuilt in 2011. It accurately tells time by creating shadows on the steps, with notches for hours and half hours, as well as months, equinoxes, and solstices.\nMarch 20 marks the spring (or vernal) equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, meaning that for the next six months daylight hours will outlast nighttime darkness. When it's winter in the Northern Hemisphere, those of us above the equator are tilted away from the sun, giving us shorter days and longer nights. In summer, we're tilted toward the sun, but the equinox is right in between. It's the moment during Earth's annual revolution around the sun when its axis is neither tilting away nor tilting toward the sun, giving everyone on the planet an equal split of day and night. This phenomenon happens twice a year—in March and again in September. In the Southern Hemisphere, everything's flipped. There, it's the autumnal equinox today—and, yes, winter is coming.", + "date": "2021-03-20", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bluebell flowers carpet the Hallerbos forest floor, Flanders, Belgium", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A glimpse of the 'Blue Forest'", + "copyright": "© Jason Langley/plainpicture", + "description": "What color do you normally associate with a forest? Well, in the case of the Hallerbos forest of Belgium, that would be blue, for reasons you can clearly see here. For about 10 days every year, usually in late April or early May, this forest floor is transformed as bluebell hyacinths wake up from their winter slumber and carpet it in blue.\nEven though it's a bit early for the fleeting blooms, today would be a good day to visit the 'Blue Forest,' for this is the day that the United Nations recognizes the International Day of Forests. The theme of this year's observance is reforestation, another thing that Hallerbos is known for. Large swaths of the ancient forest were destroyed by German occupying forces during World War I. After the war, the Belgian government planned an extensive reforestation project, which got underway in the 1930s. Within 20 years, Hallerbos was well on its way to being a healthy forest again, as the depleted native beech and oak trees were restocked.", + "date": "2021-03-21", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tuskegee Airmen reading a map", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Honoring some real heroes of World War II", + "copyright": "© Bettmann/Getty Images", + "description": "In this photograph, likely taken in 1941, we see a group of cadets examining a map with their training instructor. They are (from left to right) Lieutenant John Daniels of Chicago, Cadet Clayborne Lockett of Los Angeles, Cadet Lawrence O'Clark of Chicago, Cadet William Melton of Los Angeles, and civilian instructor Milton Crenshaw of Little Rock. The pilots would later be known as the 'Tuskegee Airmen,' the first Black military aviators in the US Army Air Corps, a precursor of the US Air Force. During World War II, more than 1,000 Tuskegee pilots flew more than 15,000 individual sorties in Europe and North Africa, quickly becoming revered for their bravery and excellence.\nLeading up to, and during the war, Black Americans in parts of the US were subjected to discriminatory Jim Crow laws, and the US armed forces were also officially segregated by race. Still, these pilots and thousands more African American navigators, bombardiers, mechanics, instructors, crew chiefs, nurses, cooks, and other support personnel joined the war effort to defend their country. The heroism of Black military personnel like the Tuskegee Airmen during the war encouraged the official desegregation of the US armed forces in 1948, but some forms of racial segregation continued until after the Korean War.", + "date": "2021-03-22", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Satellite image of the Mania River in Madagascar", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Uncommon clouds are gathering", + "copyright": "© NASA Earth Observatory image by Joshua Stevens, using Landsat data from the US Geological Survey", + "description": "A satellite view of the Mania River in Madagascar allows us to see a curious cloud pattern. It's common for cool, moist marine air to rise and form dense clouds over bodies of water, then for the clouds to evaporate as they drift over warmer, drier land. The opposite is happening here: Puffs of clouds are forming over land, but not over water. That's because Madagascar's tropical rainforests are warm and wet enough that evaporating moisture rises as the day heats up. When it rises high enough, the moisture encounters cooler air, which condenses the water into clouds. Generally speaking, clouds will form where the air is rising, which in this case is only over the land. Above the river, the air is cooler and descending, so no clouds are forming there.\nIf learning about an unusual weather pattern puts you on cloud nine, then join the United Nations in celebrating World Meteorological Day today. The UN created the annual observance back in 1950 as a day to recognize the contributions of meteorologists to our safety and well-being. We may not all know our cirrus from our cumulus, but we can at least thank meteorologists for letting us know if we should pack an umbrella or sunscreen.", + "date": "2021-03-23", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Humpback whale mother pushes her sleeping calf to the surface, Maui, Hawaii", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A whale of a picture", + "copyright": "© Ralph Pace/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The family drama you see playing out here in the Pacific Ocean near Maui, Hawaii, is a humpback whale calf getting a little nudge from its mom. She presumably wants the sleepy youngster to practice surfacing, something these amazing marine mammals are famous for doing in dramatic fashion. Winter is calving season for the Hawaiian population of humpbacks. Thousands arrive from their feeding grounds in the North Pacific to swim and breed in the warm Hawaiian waters, making them a common sight from November until April. Because they're known to hang around near the ocean's surface, breaching or slapping the water with their tails, humpbacks are a favorite of whale watchers everywhere.\nMost humpbacks are nomadic and can be found in all the oceans of the world, with some populations migrating distances of up to 5,000 miles as they move from breeding grounds in warmer tropical waters, to colder areas where food is more plentiful. And when they eat, they don't mess around, consuming up to 2,000 pounds of food each day. They eat tiny crustaceans called krill, as well as small fish. Once on the verge of extinction because of commercial whaling, legislative protections in the US and around the world have helped the humpback population to rebound to somewhere around 80,000 worldwide.", + "date": "2021-03-24", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ancient Roman gold mining site of Las Médulas, León province, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "There was gold in them there hills…", + "copyright": "© David Santiago Garcia/Getty Images", + "description": "The red clay formations called Las Médulas owe their angular character not to the shaping hands of nature but to those of gold miners—and not grizzled '49ers in grubby flannel and overalls, but 1st-century excavators clad in tattered tunics. When gold seams were discovered here in what's now northern Spain, the Romans who controlled the region created a clever system of tunnels and canals under the hills, through which they channeled water from nearby streams to build pressure that cracked away huge chunks of clay.\nAs the gold was exposed and extracted over more than a century of mining, rolling hills were transformed into an open pit flanked by cliffs and crags. But once the gold was exhausted and the workers went home, Mother Nature—not to be outdone—began adding her own artistic finish, and her verdant woods have long since reclaimed the once-bare hills.", + "date": "2021-03-25", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The wild heart of Tasmania", + "copyright": "© Paparwin Tanupatarachai/Getty Images", + "description": "This boardwalk leads to one of the many lakes that dot Tasmania's Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, a crown jewel of the island's Wilderness World Heritage Area. Covering over 623 square miles in the interior of the island, the park is home to an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. Marsupials like Bennett's wallabies, quolls, Tasmanian pademelons, wombats, Tasmanian pygmy possums, and the legendary Tasmanian devils, as well as short-beaked echidnas and platypuses, can be found in its ancient forests and lakes.\nIn late April and into May, locals and visitors delight in the 'Turning of the Fagus,' when the leaves of the deciduous Tasmanian beech trees turn brilliant yellow, orange, and red. The Overland Track, a 40-mile trail through the park, is a challenging but popular route for experienced trekkers, whether they're exploring a portion of it over a day or taking a week to complete the entire route. Overnight hikers can stay in warming huts built along the way, and spend the night dazzled by the stars and the aurora australis (aka the southern lights) in one of the island's best stargazing locations.", + "date": "2021-03-26", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mountain hare running across snow-covered upland, Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Blink and you'll miss it", + "copyright": "© SCOTLAND: The Big Picture/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The mountain hare is doubly hard to catch sight of, because along with its tremendous speed, it's terrifically well camouflaged. These two traits help the iconic species survive in the rugged mountains and uplands of northern Europe and Asia—this hare is dashing across a heath in the Scottish Highlands. When they have to, these speedy leporids can dart away as fast as 50 mph, at least for short distances, allowing them to outrun predators and disappear safely into the heather. But a would-be predator may not even spy them to begin with—mountain hares change coats, or molt, several times a year, their fur going from brown and gray in summer, to white-gray in winter, helping them to blend into their surroundings whatever the season.\nUnlike their rabbit cousins, hares don't burrow underground or sleep communally in warrens, but instead live and rest above ground in small nest-like depressions called forms. Hares are born fully formed, with fur grown out and eyes wide open, on the lookout for danger. When the spring breeding season arrives, mountain hares undergo a drastic change in personality, from skittish and easily spooked, to frenzied, lovestruck animals on the hunt for mates. In their delirium, the hares will sometimes 'box' each other by striking out with their forepaws. Males may occasionally battle each other for dominance and attention, but more often it's females that box, to fend off overly aggressive suitors or to test their resolve. These antics have become so famous, they are said to have inspired the idiom, 'mad as a March hare.'", + "date": "2021-03-27", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Jefferson Memorial during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Cherry blossoms spring to life", + "copyright": "© Rae Gabrielle/Alamy", + "description": "The National Cherry Blossom Festival is always a highlight of spring in our nation's capital. It's timed for the peak bloom date (usually the last week in March or first week of April) when most of the blossoms are open on the cherry trees that surround the Tidal Basin. The trees were originally a gift from Japan, planted in Washington in 1912. While some Cherry Blossom Festival events are virtual this year, the trees will decorate the city as usual—just as they do in this photo framing the Jefferson Memorial. This year's festival began on March 20 and runs until April 11. It includes in-person tours and activities visitors can do on their own, as well as virtual viewings and an online Celebration Show that debuts on April 9.", + "date": "2021-03-28", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Reynisdrangar (basalt rock formations) on Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Rising up from the black sand like rock gods", + "copyright": "© Cavan Images/Getty Images", + "description": "Any visitor to Iceland knows that driving the Ring Road rewards the traveler with incredible changing landscapes. Today, we're taking a quick detour to visit this chiseled stretch of Iceland's southern coast, where black sand beaches meet spiky basalt sea stacks. This is Reynisfjara Beach, widely considered the most beautiful example of Iceland's black sand beaches. The sea stacks fronting the beach are known as Reynisdrangar and were formed when a volcano erupted, spewing flowing lava that cooled into these formations. Ask the locals how they formed, however, and you may get a different story, one involving trolls and a battle with a three-masted ship.", + "date": "2021-03-29", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Detail of an ostrich fern in spring, Washington state", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Best fronds forever", + "copyright": "© Stephen Matera/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Each of these tiny fern appendages, known as fronds, is made up of even tinier leaves—but they won't be tiny for long. Ostrich ferns like this one, named for their tapering fronds that resemble feathery ostrich plumes, can be almost 6 feet tall once mature.\nThe fern group of evergreen plants is ecologically crucial here in the Evergreen State of Washington, helping keep soil nutrients in balance beneath the Northwest's mighty fir, hemlock, and red cedar canopies. Deer, elk, beavers, and sometimes even bears munch the frilly plants, and Indigenous peoples in the area have long used certain types of ferns as both a food source and pain-relief medicine. Spiral-shaped sprouts from ferns, known as fiddleheads, are enjoyed around the world as a tasty green vegetable—the ostrich fern is sometimes called the 'fiddlehead fern' as its sprouts are especially prized.", + "date": "2021-03-30", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Raja Ampat, an archipelago in Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Paradise, found", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "If your dream is to experience a tropical paradise that's still largely untouched by people, you could do worse than a trip to Raja Ampat, an archipelago in the province of West Papua, Indonesia. Most of the region's 50,000 inhabitants live on or around its four main islands, Batanta, Misool, Salawati, and Waigeo. The remainder of Raja Ampat is made up of roughly 1,500 smaller islands, cays, and shoals—astonishingly, hundreds of these tiny islands have yet to be explored by humans.", + "date": "2021-03-31", + "path": "US/images/2021-03-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-03-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Common chia elephant (Loxodonta laprofolis) in stealth stance, Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Why do elephants hide in trees?", + "copyright": "© Staffan Widstrand/Minden Pictures", + "description": "…Because they're so good at it. Although none are as skilled at self-concealment as this specimen from the Loxodonta genus of African elephants—namely the species laprofolis, better known as the common chia elephant. While it's the well-known habit of other pachyderms to paint their toenails red and hide in cherry trees, the chia elephant's defense is even more unique: After a nice roll in the mud, the elephant charges through patches of seeding chia plants, picking up thousands of seeds that stick on its grooved hide. In under a week—just add water!—the seeds sprout and develop into dense, leafy growths that allow the elephant to conveniently camouflage itself as it wanders the savanna. The curious creature has even been reported to disguise itself as a houseplant, duping homeowners into hosting a literal elephant in the room.", + "date": "2021-04-01", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in the state of Maranhão, Brazil", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "White dunes, blue lagoons", + "copyright": "© WIN-Initiative/Getty Images", + "description": "From the air, the mesmerizing tapestry of sandy dunes and lagoons you see here gives Lençóis Maranhenses National Park an otherworldly, desert-like appearance. Located in the sparsely populated northeast corner of Brazil, this park gets far too much annual rainfall—nearly 50 inches—to be considered a desert. In fact, heavy rain is part of what makes this place unique: Nearly 70% of its annual rainfall comes between January and May, filling the park's nearly 40,000 lagoons to the brim with fresh rainwater. Why doesn't the water sink into the sand? A layer of impermeable bedrock beneath the dunes prevents that from happening.\nDespite its remote location, the park, established in 1981, has become a popular destination for ecotourists. They come partly to see the many kinds of animals and plants that manage to thrive here, including several endangered species. One of the park's most famous inhabitants is the predatory wolf fish. It lies dormant during the dry season by burying itself in layers of wet mud in the lagoons, only to reemerge to snack on unsuspecting prey as the pools refill with the rains.", + "date": "2021-04-02", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lighthouse at Cape Aniva, Sakhalin Island, Russia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A light at the edge of the world", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Seemingly against all odds, the Aniva Lighthouse stands atop this rocky outcrop where it once lit the way for vessels navigating the fierce currents, hidden rocks, and frequent fogs of Cape Aniva on the island of Sakhalin. Russia's largest island, Sakhalin lies off the mainland's Far East coast, due north of the Japanese island of Hokkaido. The island was hotly contested by both Russia and Japan in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In the late 1930s, when the Aniva Lighthouse was built, Russia controlled the northern half of Sakhalin while Japan controlled this, the southern part—so it was a team from Japan that built this lighthouse.\nConstruction was a staggeringly complex endeavor on this tiny rock amid the turbulent seas of the North Pacific. But beginning in June 1937, the engineers and workers managed to overcome innumerable obstacles, and by October 1939 they had completed this nine-story, 100-foot tower. Lightkeepers braved harsh weather, but the lighthouse itself was relatively comfortable. Aside from a kitchen, radio room, and equipment room, the living quarters were spread across three floors and could accommodate up to 12 people. The lightkeepers left in the 1990s after Aniva Lighthouse became fully automated, powered by a nuclear system. But when that power source was depleted in 2006, the lighthouse was abandoned, and now it's being slowly reclaimed by nature.", + "date": "2021-04-03", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An Ostereierbaum (Easter egg tree) in Saalfeld, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A yearly sign that spring has sprung", + "copyright": "© Rudi Sebastian/Alamy", + "description": "If you find yourself in Germany or Austria around Easter, you'll see trees, bushes, and cut branches decorated in colorful eggs such as these. The Ostereierbaum (aka Osterbaum or Easter egg tree), is a German tradition dating back centuries, though no one's quite sure of the exact origin. Eggs have long been a symbol of rebirth and spring, and the sight of colorful eggs hung by ribbon can melt even the coldest of hearts.\nThis Ostereierbaum is perhaps the most famous Easter egg tree in all of Europe. Volker and Christa Kraft of Saalfeld, Germany, started decorating this apple tree in 1965, when it was just a sapling and could only hold 18 plastic eggs. Flash-forward to the 21st century, when more than 10,000 blown and painted eggs decorated the fully grown tree. Sadly, the Krafts ended their tradition in 2015, but the memories of the glorious Ostereierbaum live on in photographs such as this one.", + "date": "2021-04-04", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Saut du Brot stone bridge in the Areuse Gorge, Neuchâtel, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Once upon a time there was a bridge…", + "copyright": "© Andreas Gerth/eStock Photo", + "description": "Although this stone bridge, known as Saut de Brot, looks right out of a fairy tale, it serves a very practical purpose. It connects walking trails on each side of the Areuse Gorge, offering safe passage to hikers exploring the lush Brot-Dessous area in western Switzerland, a predominantly French-speaking region of this multilingual country. It's not known when the bridge was built exactly, though it's thought to be a recent construction. But if that's true, how do we not know who built it? All this mystery leads us to suspect it's the work of helpful gnomes and fairies living deep in the Swiss woods. The end.", + "date": "2021-04-05", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Acropolis of Athens, Greece", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "On the rebirth of the Olympic Games", + "copyright": "© Lucky-photographer/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today marks the 125th anniversary of the first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens in 1896—1,500 years after they were banned by the Roman emperor. (The original games were held at least as far back as 776 BCE and probably earlier.) The 1896 Games were held in the Panathenaic Stadium, in the shadow of the Acropolis of Athens, shown here. Those newly revived games of 1896 included athletes from 14 countries, with the largest delegations from Greece, Germany, France, and Great Britain. The 43 events included a marathon, tennis, cycling, fencing, shooting, Greco-Roman wrestling, and swimming. And while some things haven't changed over the years, some were pretty different back then. Swimmers were taken out to sea by boat for the longer races and had to swim back to shore. Winners were given a silver medal (copper for second place), as well as an olive branch and a diploma.\nThis is a unique time for the Olympics. We can look forward to the postponed 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo (now scheduled to start in July 2021) as well as the Winter Games in Beijing in 2022. The Beijing Games will feature a mascot panda named Bing Dwen Dwen—and we swear we had nothing to do with it. 'Bing' means ice and symbolizes purity and strength, and 'Dwen Dwen' represents children. After the postponement of 2020, we can't wait to hear, 'Let the games begin!'", + "date": "2021-04-06", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Willow tree in early spring, Minnesota", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A willowy welcome to spring", + "copyright": "© Jim Brandenburg/Minden Pictures", + "description": "With winter officially over, we're weeping for joy right alongside this willow tree, its wispy new boughs signaling a healthy year of growth to come. About 400 species of willow grow across the globe in water-rich, seasonally chilly spots like here in Minnesota. With some willows soaring up to 70 feet tall and wide, cultures around the world have bestowed deep symbolism on the formidable trees, associating them with refuge, wisdom, or plenty—if not with ghosts, demons, or the spirit world. One thing all traditions can agree on: When a willow sprouts bright green wisps like this, it's a welcome symbol of spring's arrival.", + "date": "2021-04-07", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Black grouse male calling at a lek site in Kuusamo, Finland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "I'm here! Take a look at me!", + "copyright": "© Oliver Smart/Alamy", + "description": "Spring is lekking season for the black grouse. In the early morning, the male birds, like this fancy fella in Finland, gather on lek sites, often a patch of open ground, to put on a show for the ladies in the audience. The guys flash their white tail feathers, utter cooing and hissing noises, flutter-jump, and pick fights with each other—all to demonstrate their dominance to the watching hens. (Hens are smaller and have gray-brown feathers.) When a hen picks out the male she likes, the two fly off to mate and then go their separate ways. Love connections are brief in the black grouse world.", + "date": "2021-04-08", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Square Tower Group in Hovenweep National Monument, Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A timeless view of the night sky", + "copyright": "© Brad McGinley Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "The bright sweep of the Milky Way is especially vivid amid the mesas, canyons, and prehistoric towers of Hovenweep National Monument. Straddling the southern Colorado-Utah border, Hovenweep is so remote that almost no artificial light disturbs the view of star-filled skies. The dazzling nightscapes are little different from those seen by the Ancestral Puebloans who built these towers. They were a farming culture who first settled in the area roughly 1,100 years ago. By the late 1200s they numbered around 2,500 people and had built these and other structures in six different villages. Archaeologists offer several theories to explain the use of the buildings. Some may have been defensive fortifications, storage areas, homes, or any combination of these. But researchers suggest that the tower called Hovenweep Castle, seen here, was almost certainly used as a celestial observatory.\nThat's why we're visiting Hovenweep during International Dark Sky Week, which lasts through the weekend. Organizers of the event, held during the week of the new moon in April, encourage us to observe the beauty of the night sky without light pollution. It's easy to do here—in 2014, the International Dark-Sky Association named Hovenweep a Dark Sky Park, offering protections that preserve the extraordinarily pristine skies that once shone down on the Ancestral Puebloans.", + "date": "2021-04-09", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grizzly bear cub siblings playing in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Bear cubs roughhouse on Siblings Day", + "copyright": "© Ron Niebrugge/Alamy", + "description": "Let's celebrate Siblings Day by peeking at the antics of these playful grizzly bear cubs (while staying clear of their mother). Pregnant female grizzlies settle into their den in winter and give birth while hibernating, usually to two cubs. While their mother sleeps, the cubs nurse and grow quickly. When springtime arrives, the new family emerges from the den to search for food. The siblings will live with their mother for two to three years, after which they'll venture off on their own.\nGrizzlies once roamed the entire western part of the North American continent, from Alaska to Mexico. They now inhabit about half of their historic range. You can see them in parts of Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Washington, but only around 1,500 remain in the lower 48 states. Of the 55,000 wild grizzlies in North America, about 30,000 of them are in Alaska and another 25,000 or so range through much of western Canada.", + "date": "2021-04-10", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The mountain of 30,000 sakura", + "copyright": "© Sean Pavone/iStock/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Mount Yoshino ranks as one of the best places in Japan to immerse yourself in the spring cherry blossom season. Over 30,000 flowering Japanese cherry trees, or sakura, grow in four main groves on the hillside. Because the trees, some planted over 1,300 years ago, grow at different elevations, the cherry blossom front gradually moves up the mountain in a slow, fragrant wave as the season progresses. Peak bloom usually arrives between early and mid-April. Most years, crowds wander through the town of Yoshino, visiting its traditional temples and shrines, before admiring the profusion of cherry blossoms, a custom known as hanami. Of course, we can practice hanami virtually with pictures. But if you're lucky enough to have a blooming cherry tree near you, we encourage you to pause and breathe the moment in.", + "date": "2021-04-11", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Earth viewed from the International Space Station, photographed by astronaut Jeff Williams", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In orbit for Yuri's Night", + "copyright": "© Jeff Williams/NASA", + "description": "Sixty years ago today at around 9 AM Moscow time, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to get a view of Earth from space (like this one captured from the International Space Station by astronaut Jeff Williams). With the famous utterance 'Poyekhali!' ('Off we go!'), Gagarin launched into low Earth orbit in his Vostok 3KA spacecraft, making history in less than two hours with a complete trip around the planet. Landing in rural Russia, he became an instant worldwide celebrity—that is, after convincing puzzled locals he was a comrade and not a space alien.\nOf course, with Russian elation came American deflation: Gagarin's flight dashed NASA's hopes of making an American the first person in space. But the Soviets' success kicked the space race into high gear, setting the stage for a spate of US spaceflights and eventually that first trip to the moon. Now that competition in spaceflight is less bitter, 'Yuri's Night' is observed today by astronomy lovers of all nationalities, celebrating how space exploration can unite the world. It's even a double holiday: The first US space shuttle mission coincidentally launched on Yuri's Night in 1981.", + "date": "2021-04-12", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Ruins of a royal temple", + "copyright": "© travelstock44/Alamy", + "description": "In present-day Thailand sit the ruins of the ancient kingdom that preceded it, Ayutthaya. Wat Phra Si Sanphet, shown here, was the holiest shrine in the capital of that kingdom, a royal temple containing a 52-foot-tall golden statue of the Buddha, among other treasures. The first king of Ayutthaya, Ramathibodi I, ordered construction of a royal palace here in 1350. Nearly a century later, the palace was moved to a different location in the city and the former palace grounds were converted to a holy site.\nThe bell-shaped structures in the image, called chedis, are believed to have housed the ashes of three Ayutthayan kings. After serving as the seat of the kingdom for 417 years, the capital city of Ayutthaya was sacked in 1767 by the invading Burmese, who melted down the copious gold of the temples and palaces, then set the buildings on fire. All but these three chedis were completely destroyed, and over time they fell into ruin. Restoration began on the chedis in 1956, but only the foundations of the rest of the complex remain.\nWe're featuring these ruins because today is Songkran, Thailand's traditional—though not official—new year and very popular water festival. What began as a ritual of pouring water over statues of the Buddha and each other as a way to signify purification and the washing away of sin and bad luck, has become a good-natured, multiday water fight enjoyed across the nation.", + "date": "2021-04-13", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wildflowers in the Carrizo Plain National Monument, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Nothing plain about it", + "copyright": "© Dennis Frates/Alamy", + "description": "The Carrizo Plain National Monument is a unique attraction in California—not just because of its breathtaking, colorful views, but also due to its quiet, isolated feel. Just a few hours north of Los Angeles, it covers almost 250,000 acres along the base of the Temblor Mountains, giving visitors a chance to escape the crowds and experience nature. In spring, wildflowers cover the hills and valley floor, creating the amazing scene pictured here. The area also features other diverse plant species, including several listed as threatened or endangered. Wildlife includes antelope and elk, as well as rare species such as the San Joaquin kit fox, the blunt-nosed leopard lizard, and the giant kangaroo rat.", + "date": "2021-04-14", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Jackie Robinson signs autographs at spring training in Ciudad Trujillo, now Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on March 6, 1948", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Jackie Robinson Day", + "copyright": "© Bettmann/Getty Images", + "description": "On April 15, 1947, more than 26,000 spectators at Brooklyn's Ebbets Field witnessed history as Jackie Robinson became the first Black player on a modern-era major league baseball team. (Three Black players played in the major leagues briefly in the 19th century before the color line was fully established.) Robinson endured racist resistance throughout his first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, but the national pastime's color barrier was broken, and other players followed him within months. In 1997, Major League Baseball retired Robinson's number, 42, across all teams, and in 2004 it began the annual April 15 observance of Jackie Robinson Day. This photo shows Robinson signing autographs for fans at spring training in the Dominican Republic the year after his debut.", + "date": "2021-04-15", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'A theatrical dream'", + "copyright": "© Valerija Polakovska/Shutterstock", + "description": "The work of surrealist artist Salvador Dalí is the stuff of dreams: melting clocks, burning giraffes, weird objects suspended in midair. Gaze at a Dalí and you may find yourself gripped with a strange sense of familiarity, like your subconscious has visited this strange place before. But what if you could literally step into a huge Dalí piece?\nThis odd, ostentatious building in Dalí's hometown of Figueres, Spain, is exactly that. Fully imagined and designed by the artist himself, the Dalí Theatre-Museum is built on the ruins of the town's former municipal theater, where a precocious 14-year-old Dalí once had his first exhibition. 'The people who come to see it will leave with the sensation of having had a theatrical dream,' said Dalí, and his design delivers. The Theatre-Museum is a labyrinthine guided tour exploring Dalí's artistic growth and his wild ways of thinking—it features 1,500-plus Dalí originals from all stages of his career, as well as collected works by artists who inspired him. Some might even say it houses the specter of the great surrealist: Dalí himself is buried in a crypt below the building.", + "date": "2021-04-16", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "New River Gorge Bridge in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A river runs through it", + "copyright": "© Entropy Workshop/iStock/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "To kick off National Park Week, which begins today, we're visiting America's newest national park, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, in West Virginia. This incredible view is of the New River Gorge Bridge, which, when completed in 1977, was the world's highest bridge carrying a regular roadway. It held that distinction for 24 years and is now a popular attraction for BASE jumpers and rappelers.\nFar below the bridge is the New River, which—despite its name—is thought to be one of the oldest rivers in the world. Its exact age is unknown, but geologists believe the New River is a remnant of a section from the ancient Teays River, which once flowed several million years ago. Today, rafters and kayakers come to ride the New River rapids, which can reach a level of Class V, which means they're among the most difficult waters to navigate.\nYou can enjoy this new park year-round for free—there are no entrance fees. And today, to mark the first day of National Park Week, all national parks are offering free admission.", + "date": "2021-04-17", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Montalbano Elicona, Messina, Sicily, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In Sicily, history is everywhere", + "copyright": "© Antonino Bartuccio/SOPA Collection/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we're in Montalbano Elicona on the island of Sicily. The town is known for the very old castle at the crest of the hill, as well as the quaint medieval village below. It's no wonder that Montalbano Elicona has been called one of the most beautiful towns in all of Italy. The castle itself was built in the early 13th century by medieval power broker Frederick II of Swabia. He wore many hats, including King of Sicily, Holy Roman Emperor, and—as far-fetched as it sounds—King of Jerusalem, a title he claimed after conquering that city during the Sixth Crusade. The castle was originally designed as a fortress, but it also served as a summer residence for Frederick and rulers who followed him.\nSurrounding the castle are several other interesting historical sites, including the 14th-century Church of St. Catherine, known for its Romanesque facade as well as its mix of other elements from Catalan and Renaissance architectural styles. Also of note is the nearby Argimusco plateau, where an array of large oblong rocks, including one that is said to resemble an eagle, have long prompted speculation that they were placed there by members of a prehistoric island culture. However, scientists now believe that these so-called megaliths of Argimusco, sometimes referred to as the Stonehenge of Sicily, are actually of natural origin, and the unique boulder shapes are simply the result of centuries of wind erosion.", + "date": "2021-04-18", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Large school of Munk's devil rays seen from the air, Gulf of California, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Rays on parade", + "copyright": "© Mark Carwardine/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The feeding frenzy is on! Each spring and fall, the waters off Mexico's Baja California Peninsula become the perfect place to spot Munk's devil rays in massive schools like this one. Unlike stingrays (and perhaps the devil), devil rays lack fearsome pointy tails. In fact, these fish are pretty gentle all around, feeding mainly on plankton. And for them, mealtime is party time: During huge devil ray gatherings like this, rays are seen continually bursting out of the water and landing with loud bellyflops.", + "date": "2021-04-19", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Terraced fields of green", + "copyright": "© Michele Falzone/Alamy", + "description": "Twice a year, all of Bali, Indonesia—including those who live and work in the lush, green rice terraces you see here—join together to celebrate the country's most important holiday, Galungan. This 10-day Balinese-Hindu milestone always comes at the end of the traditional 210-day Balinese calendar, usually in March or April, and then again in September or October.\nThis spring, the festivities began on April 14, and on that day the Balinese invited the spirits of their ancient ancestors into their homes with prayers and other offerings draped from bamboo poles called penjor, which seem to be erected everywhere. Planted in the ground at individual homes or along the sides of roads and decorated with coconut leaves and flowers, penjor are used to hang offerings as a kind gesture towards the spirits. The tenth and final day of Galungan is called Kuningan, and comes on April 24 this year. To mark this finale, a specially prepared yellow rice will be offered to the departing ancestors, a gift to accompany them on their return journey to the spirit world.", + "date": "2021-04-20", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The north coast of Madeira, Portugal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Exploring the 'Pearl of the Atlantic'", + "copyright": "© Hemis/Alamy", + "description": "We're taking in a view of the island of Madeira, by far the largest island in the Madeira archipelago, which sits 320 miles off the coast of Morocco in the North Atlantic. Known as the 'Pearl of the Atlantic,' Madeira is part of an autonomous region of Portugal. It boasts a diverse forest ecosystem, endemic flora and fauna, and the largest living stand of laurel trees in the world. It's a great place to hike, too. Trails run alongside irrigation channels, called levadas, that move water all over the island. Walks range from easy strolls in the countryside to precarious hikes along mountain ridges or into remote parts of the forests. Afterward, the calorie-depleted can dig into a local delicacy like peixe espada com banana (fried local fish with banana) and sip on Madeira wine. Saúde!", + "date": "2021-04-21", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mississippi River on the border between Arkansas and Mississippi", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Gazing down on planet Earth", + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "It's Earth Day today and we are high above the blue marble looking down on the border between Arkansas and Mississippi. Those small, blocky shapes are towns, fields, and pastures, and the teal green is the mighty Mississippi River. Anyone who has flown in the window seat of an airplane and gazed down at Earth below might wonder why the colors in this image look so unreal. That's because they are. This image was taken in 2013 by Landsat 7, a NASA satellite that uses thermal infrared sensors to help scientists better distinguish flora, fauna, water, and manmade objects. For almost 50 years, NASA has been using satellite imagery to understand how climate change and population growth are affecting our fragile planet. These satellites help NASA see where deforestation and wildfires are happening, where glaciers are melting, and how rising waters are encroaching on cities.\nThe biggest cause of these changes? According to NASA, it's us. Since the first Landsat launched in 1972, the Earth's population has almost doubled, from 4 billion people then to 7.8 billion today. But there is some good news to mark this Earth Day: The Mississippi River we see here is much less toxic now than it was back in 1972, thanks to environmental laws and regulations.", + "date": "2021-04-22", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Casa Batlló in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A house of grand scale(s)", + "copyright": "© Marco Arduino/Sime/eStock Photo", + "description": "We're looking at the rooftop of Casa Batlló, a six-story building in the center of Barcelona topped with colorful 'scales.' What brings us here? Well, here in the Catalonia region of Spain, and in several other locales from England to Ethiopia, it's the feast of Saint George. You know George (or Jordi, as the Catalans call him): He's the knight who, legend holds, saved a much-loved princess by defeating a fierce dragon. It's said the tower jutting from the casa's tiled roof represents George's lance thrust into the monster's scaly back.\nGeorge is Catalonia's patron saint—but the designer of Casa Batlló's façade could be called the land's patron architect. Antoni Gaudí designed several buildings around Barcelona in matching fashion: bold fairy-tale designs with curvy constructions and vibrant colors. Gaudí's long-unfinished masterpiece, the famous Sagrada Família basilica, is set to be completed in 2026, a century after his passing.", + "date": "2021-04-23", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A garden of prickly delights", + "copyright": "© Bryan Jolley/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "To celebrate the final weekend of National Park Week, we're at Joshua Tree National Park in southeastern California, about a three-hour drive from Los Angeles. This 1,235-square-mile stretch of land where the Mojave and Colorado Deserts converge was declared a national monument in 1936, then was redesignated a national park in 1994. That status protects a wide variety of plant and animal life, including the eponymous Joshua tree, which can be found growing mostly in the hills on the Mojave side of the park.\nThe Cholla Cactus Garden, seen here, lies near the center of the park in what is called the Pinto Basin. Visitors can safely navigate this prickly section via a nature trail that allows a close-up view of a large collection of cholla cactus, which is spread out over 10 acres. This plant may look fuzzy from afar and is sometimes even sardonically referred to as the teddy bear cholla, but you don't want to snuggle with one—or even touch it at all. The cholla cactus is recognizable by its dense yellow new-growth spines, which grow on top of dark lower trunks. Stem-joints from cholla cactus fall off easily and the spines have tiny barbs that can latch onto your skin and be painful to remove. We'll just admire them from a distance, thank you very much.", + "date": "2021-04-24", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Adélie penguins diving off an iceberg in Antarctica", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "One giant leap for penguins", + "copyright": "© Mike Hill/Getty Images", + "description": "These Adélie penguins are jumping for joy because it's World Penguin Day. Or maybe they're just looking for a snack as they dive off this iceberg. Native to the land and surrounding waters of Antarctica, Adélie penguins migrate to their coastal breeding grounds in late October or November. They can dive as deep as 575 feet, and swim as far as 185 miles round trip to find krill, fish, and squid.\nThe smallest penguin in the Antarctic, Adélies are one of only two penguin species (the other is the Emperor penguin) that live exclusively on the Antarctic continent. Huge colonies of Adélies were once spread throughout the Antarctic Peninsula and the coastline of the continent, but as climate change took hold, populations declined in some areas. Fortunately, a robust colony of some 1.5 million Adelie penguins was found on the Antarctic Peninsula's Danger Islands.", + "date": "2021-04-25", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'Cheese! We'll go somewhere where there's cheese!'", + "copyright": "© Guy Edwardes/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Ahh, the pastoral countryside of the Yorkshire Dales in Northern England. Dewy mornings, grazing farm animals, hand-built dry stone walls, and…cheese? Well, if you're a fan of the beloved British claymation series 'Wallace & Gromit,' you may have first heard of this area of the Dales, Wensleydale, because of its local cheese. In fact, the animated duo's notorious affinity for the local curd—which Wallace likes because producers thought saying it makes his face look 'nice and toothy'—became so widespread that it helped the Wensleydale cheesemakers stave off bankruptcy.\nCheese aside, another staple of Wensleydale, and the surrounding Yorkshire Dales National Park, are the 5,000 miles of dry stone walls that have crisscrossed the landscape for centuries. The walls were built by farmers to delineate boundaries, clarify land ownership, and more practically, to keep their cows and sheep from wandering off. The walls are considered 'dry' because they were built with no mortar to bind the stones together. Larger stones form a base for the wall, upon which smaller stones are stacked to create two parallel wall faces, constructed simultaneously. More stones are then used to fill in the gap between the two wall faces, with gravity doing the rest. While that may sound flimsy, a well-constructed dry stone wall can last at least 100 years.", + "date": "2021-04-26", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Yayoi Kusama's 'Pumpkin' artwork on Naoshima Island, Japan, in August 2018", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'Design for Each and All'", + "copyright": "© Wirestock/Alamy", + "description": "Happy International Design Day! It's been said the best designs are the ones you never notice, but this giant yellow polka-dotted pumpkin on Japan's Naoshima Island is kind of hard to miss. The sculpture is the work of Yayoi Kusama, an avant-garde artist active since the 1950s and known for crafting outlandish, repeating patterns in bright colors. Polka dots and pumpkins are her most famous motifs, showing up not only on her sculptures but in her paintings, performance pieces, and films.\nBut when we talk about design, we're not just talking about visuals—design is all around us, from the streets we walk to the app icons we tap. A designer's goal is to make things simpler for people, and since people come from all different walks of life, creating designs that work for everyone is a tough job. That's why 2021's theme for Design Day is 'Design for Each and All.' Whether or not you're a designer, it's a time to reflect on how creative problem-solving can make the world more accessible, fair, and user-friendly for all people.", + "date": "2021-04-27", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Northern gannets on Great Saltee Island, Ireland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Coming home to roost", + "copyright": "© Danny Green/Minden Pictures", + "description": "From North America to Western Europe, northern gannets live all along the North Atlantic coasts. These large birds spend most of their lives at sea, following schools of sardines, herring, and other small fish that they feed on. During breeding and hatching season, northern gannets often return to the same colony locations year after year, where thousands of birds may gather to nest and rear their young. This group is busily collecting nesting material on Great Saltee Island, the larger of the two Saltee Islands, about 3 miles off the coast of southern Ireland. Both Great and Little Saltee are largely unoccupied, well, unless you count all the birds.", + "date": "2021-04-28", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of tidal channels in marshland of the Mockhorn Island State Wildlife Management Area, Virginia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "When does the tide come in?", + "copyright": "© Shane Gross/Minden Pictures", + "description": "From the air, this tract of Mockhorn Island on the Atlantic coast of Virginia's Eastern Shore could pass for gentle farmland. But what you're really looking at is rugged tidal marshland, visible when the tide is out—the rest of the time, much of this area is underwater. Mockhorn is itself part of Virginia's coastal island chain called the Barrier Islands, which run down the east coast of the state from the Maryland-Delaware border for about 70 miles, stretching to the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. The green vegetation you see is grass, although not the kind you'll find in a suburban lawn. Instead, it's saltmarsh cordgrass, a type of perennial deciduous species that grows in wetlands and salt marshes like this one.\nThe only way to access the tidal channels of Mockhorn Island is by boat, and plenty of kayakers, hunters, and sport fishers are willing to brave the fickle, windy weather to enjoy the island's labyrinth of sloughs, bays, and inlets. The area's also a great destination for bird watchers, as many bird species fly directly overhead while migrating. Historically, the rugged terrain and remote location of the Barrier Islands made them a great place for those running from the authorities—it's said that pirates, including Blackbeard himself, spent time in hiding in the backwaters of this rugged coast.", + "date": "2021-04-29", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'The Spirit of Harlem' mural by Louis Delsarte in Harlem, New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'The Spirit of Harlem' by Louis Delsarte", + "copyright": "© Pietro Scozzari/agefotostock", + "description": "On International Jazz Day, we're looking at 'The Spirit of Harlem,' a glass mosaic mural by artist Louis Delsarte. Located near the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City's Harlem neighborhood, it depicts, among others, jazz greats Cab Calloway and Count Basie. Originally commissioned in 2005, the mural was covered up in 2017 when a new store moved into its location. After a petition and protests, the retailer worked with Delsarte to restore the mural and add a new plaque dedicating it to the Harlem community. Delsarte, whose other works include a 125-foot-long mural at the Martin Luther King Jr. Natatorium in Atlanta, died in May 2020.\nApril 30 is designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as International Jazz Day to highlight the music and its role in cultures around the world. Musician Herbie Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue, was instrumental in starting Jazz Day in 2011. It includes educational programs, community events, and performances around the world. This year will feature a mix of virtual and in-person events.", + "date": "2021-04-30", + "path": "US/images/2021-04-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-04-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cherry blossoms at the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month", + "copyright": "© luisascanio/iStock/Getty Images", + "description": "With Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month kicking off today, we're visiting the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Originally designed as a temporary exhibit in the 1894 World's Fair, the gardens became a permanent fixture in the park, overseen by landscape designer Makoto Hagiwara.\nHagiwara poured his money, passion, and talents into giving visitors to the garden an authentic taste of Japanese horticulture. Visitors then and today cross bridges over koi ponds and wander through pagodas and gardens full of native Japanese plants and trees. Hagiwara died in 1925, but his family remained in the house he built on the property until they were sent to an internment camp during World War II and the gardens were renamed the 'Oriental Tea Garden.' Once the war was over, the original name returned, but the family did not. Hagiwara's vision lives on in the gardens, and as one example of the millions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who've helped build and beautify our nation.", + "date": "2021-05-01", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Burchell's zebra stallions, Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy World Laughter Day", + "copyright": "© Richard Du Toit/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Even though these Burchell's zebras are probably fighting, to us it kind of looks like they are sharing a laugh. And since today is World Laughter Day, we've been trying to imagine what kind of joke would make a zebra laugh. Why did the lion spit out the clown? Because he tasted funny. Maybe. Anyway, World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May to remind people of the very real physical and mental health benefits of laughter. It's no joke that laughter has a clinically proven positive effect on your well-being. And experts (yes, there are experts) agree that laughing lowers blood pressure, releases endorphins, works your abs, reduces stress hormones, and even boosts T cells that fight infection. Faking it still works, even if you're not feeling it.\nThe Burchell's zebra is named for William John Burchell, an English naturalist and explorer who in the early 1800s traveled extensively in South Africa, where he studied these and many other animals. The Burchell's zebra is distinguished by one or two faint stripes on its haunches that appear to shadow the bold stripes, but otherwise it strongly resembles other plains zebras. The social structure of Burchell's zebras is based on a stallion leading a herd of mares—the whole group is called a harem. A young stallion may attempt to lead one of the mares away to his own harem, an effort that may result in a rough confrontation with the resident stallion.", + "date": "2021-05-02", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Poster for Teacher Appreciation Week by 12-year-old Caroline Holt, 7th-grade student at the Bush School, Seattle, Washington", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's Teacher Appreciation Week", + "copyright": "© Caroline Holt/Eugenia Chang", + "description": "Twelve-year-old Seattle student Caroline Holt knows that teachers play a pivotal role in her life, and that's why she created this sign for Teacher Appreciation Week and posted it outside her school. Teachers everywhere could use a sign of our appreciation, this week and every week—but perhaps especially now. Despite more than a year of staggering challenges presented by the pandemic, teachers still manage to inspire a lifelong love of learning in their students and provide a foundation for young people's future well-being and happiness.\nDuring Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day (this year that's tomorrow, May 4), many of us are taking time out to thank local educators who work so hard to ensure every student receives a quality education. Some are posting appreciation for teachers on social media, others are sending teachers gifts or delivering notes of thanks. Caroline, the artist who thanked her teachers with this drawing, has been posting lots of artwork like this in her neighborhood. It's an idea that we'd like to see take flight—teachers could use a reminder that their extraordinary efforts deserve an A+.", + "date": "2021-05-03", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grey seal hitching itself over the beach at Donna Nook, North Lincolnshire, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Star Wars Day!", + "copyright": "© Frederic Desmette/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Sprinting over the sands, this grey seal reminds us of Luke Skywalker's zippy landspeeder vehicle from the first 'Star Wars' flick. But unlike Luke, it's not bound for Tosche Station to pick up some power converters—just to the sea for a fishy snack.\nIt looks like we're on Luke's homeworld of Tatooine for Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with you!). But this is really a beach on England's east coast, far, far away from the Tunisian desert where the 1977 film was shot. As for our seal friend, it was mid-flop just an inch off the ground at the moment this photo was taken. The photo's focus and perspective fool your eye, making the seal seem to hover like Luke's souped-up speeder. Quite the Jedi mind trick!", + "date": "2021-05-04", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Great Pyramid of Cholula, in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The birthplace of Cinco de Mayo", + "copyright": "© mauritius images GmbH/Alamy", + "description": "The church we see on the grassy hill was built after Hernan Cortez and his Spanish army conquered Cholula one October day in 1519. The Spanish ravaged the Aztec holy city that day, murdering 10% of its population and burning down the many pyramids that dotted the area. But just underneath this church, buried for centuries, lay an ancient secret never discovered by the Spanish. It's the largest pyramid in the world, the Great Pyramid of Cholula, so large its enormous base would span several Olympic-sized swimming pools.\nIt's apt then, that we visit this holy area on Cinco de Mayo. Just 20 miles away near the city of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, another battle was waged, this time by the Mexicans against French invaders. By some miracle, the vastly outnumbered and outarmed Mexicans won the Battle of Puebla. And so today, we in the United States join those in this part of Mexico to celebrate a win over would-be conquerors.", + "date": "2021-05-05", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Now & Forever,' a mural by Tristan Eaton honoring health care workers, May 11, 2020, in New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Why you should thank a nurse today", + "copyright": "© Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images", + "description": "Artist Tristan Eaton created this mural, 'Now & Forever,' as part of a big thank you to nurses and other medical personnel during National Nurses Week last year in New York City. At the time, the city was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, and an army of nurses, doctors, and other hospital staff delivered critical care under dire conditions. Now a year later, nurses continue their vital work of providing care for the residents of New York and everywhere else. National Nurses Week is observed annually from May 6-12 to honor the crucial role that nurses play in health care—as if we needed any reminder of that after the year we've had. Still, we invite everyone to thank a nurse this week for their skill, professionalism, grit, and warmth. Our debt to them is deep.", + "date": "2021-05-06", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Norcross Brook and wetlands near Moosehead Lake in Piscataquis County, Maine", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Deep in the North Woods wetlands", + "copyright": "© Aaron Black-Schmidt/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "To celebrate American Wetlands Month, we're flying over Norcross Brook, which snakes through the wetlands of Maine's North Woods near Moosehead Lake. Wetlands like these are an often underappreciated natural resource. They act as vital links between the land and our planet's watersheds, playing a crucial role in protecting healthy ecosystems. In addition to providing indispensable habitat for the many species that call them home, wetlands filter our drinking water and cycle nutrients. They also provide a natural buffer from storms, absorb flood waters, and capture carbon from the atmosphere—all of which help to mitigate the impact of climate change.\nSome of the wetlands here around Moosehead Lake include the West Shirley Bog and the Lazy Tom Bog, both of which are well-known moose-watching hot spots. The hulking animals of Maine's North Woods are so common they're said to outnumber residents 3 to 1. Surely there's a moose or five down there among those trees…", + "date": "2021-05-07", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Black-tailed godwits, Netherlands", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "World Migratory Bird Day", + "copyright": "© Edward van Altena/Minden Pictures", + "description": "For World Migratory Bird Day, we're looking at a flock of black-tailed godwits in the Netherlands. These shorebirds breed in parts of Europe and Russia, and then migrate to areas in Western Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. A large percentage of the godwit population breeds in the Netherlands, which is why the country voted to make it the national bird in 2015. It's also captured in paintings by Dutch artists Vermeer and Rembrandt, making the black-tailed godwit as 'Dutch as they come,' according to the Dutch newspaper Trouw.\nWorld Migratory Bird Day highlights the need to protect habitat for winged travelers like these. It began as International Migratory Bird Day in 1993 and was run by different organizations before moving in 2007 to the Environment for the Americas, a non-profit that encourages bird conservation through education and research. World Migratory Bird Day is observed on the second Saturday in May and the second Saturday in October, though the group notes that different species of birds migrate at different times and encourages organizations to host local events when migratory birds are present.", + "date": "2021-05-08", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sea otter mother and newborn pup, Monterey Bay, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Mother's Day!", + "copyright": "© Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures", + "description": "To celebrate Mother's Day, we're in California's Monterey Bay, where a sea otter mom gives her 3-day-old pup a place to snuggle and gives us an amazingly cute picture to boot. These incredibly photogenic animal moms shower their kids with attention, cradling them and grooming them for hours. But all that love is more than a gesture of affection, as newborn sea otter pups can't swim. A pup is totally dependent for about six months, so mom will carry it around on her stomach like you see here. When the little one does venture into the water on its own, mom will rub the pup to fluff its coat, which causes the fur to retain air bubbles, insulating it from chilly water and causing the youngster to float like a cork.\nAnd that fur is remarkable—it's considered the thickest of any mammal on Earth at up to 1 million hairs per square inch. After about four weeks, sea otter pups will start swimming and eating on their own—at six weeks they'll start diving by themselves, too. Until then, mom keeps her pup close. When she does have to leave the pup in search of food, she'll sometimes wrap the little one in kelp, which keeps it from floating away while she looks for dinner.", + "date": "2021-05-09", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Hōkūle'a, a traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe, departs for a 3-year voyage from Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 17, 2014", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An ancient sailing tradition takes to the water", + "copyright": "© Reuters/Alamy", + "description": "During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're turning our attention to this vessel setting sail from Honolulu. It looks like a sailboat at sunset, accompanied by a group of rowers. But this is actually the Hōkūle'a, a replica of a traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe, as it departs in May 2014 for a three-year 'Mālama Honua' voyage to circumnavigate the world. The Polynesian Voyaging Society, which organizes the expeditions of the Hōkūle'a, explains that 'Mālama Honua' means to 'care for our Island Earth.' As they sail around the world, they're discovering and sharing local and Indigenous wisdom in a bid to help overcome the world's current challenges.\nThe Hōkūle'a is probably best known for its 1976 maiden voyage, when it sailed from Hawaii to Tahiti without the use of charts or instruments. Instead, the crew used traditional Polynesian voyaging techniques such as star mapping and tracking cloud formations, wave patterns, and the flights of birds. Why go to so much trouble? The sailors wanted to prove that their ancestors discovered Hawaii during purposeful trips in the Pacific, instead of happening on the islands by chance while aimlessly drifting with the currents. The Hōkūle'a continues to sail today, spreading the culture of Hawaiians and other Polynesians—doing the work and sharing the wisdom of Mālama Honua.", + "date": "2021-05-10", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grinnell Lake, Glacier National Park, Montana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "'The Crown of the Continent'", + "copyright": "© Pung/Shutterstock", + "description": "With one million acres of rugged, northwestern Montana wilderness to explore, a trip to Glacier National Park could fill up an entire summer and more. But let's just take one day and virtually visit Grinnell Lake. A 7-mile loop trail, a relatively easy one in this mountain wilderness, takes you to the shores of the lake turned emerald green by glacial silt. Grinnell Lake—as well as Mount Grinnell and Grinnell Glacier—is named for the naturalist George Bird Grinnell. For two decades, he lobbied for federal protection of these lands, and on May 11, 1910, the 'Crown of the Continent,' as Grinnell dubbed the area, became the nation's 10th national park.", + "date": "2021-05-11", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A view across the River Shannon in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A visit to Limerick on Limerick Day", + "copyright": "© Piotr Machowczyk/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today is Limerick Day, and what better place to celebrate this unofficial holiday than in Limerick, Ireland. The connection between the historic city and the humorous, five-line verse is unclear. Several theories have been purported, none of them definitive. But the city of Limerick has embraced its namesake poetry style and in recent years the Limerick Writers' Centre has hosted an annual competition called Bring Your Limericks to Limerick.\nWe're looking across the River Shannon at the historic part of the city, a medieval section walled off by the Vikings around 812 and known today as King's Island. That's King John's Castle on the left, built on the order of King John in 1200. Over on the right is St. Mary's Cathedral, which dates from 1168 and is the oldest building in Limerick still in use. History suggests the area was settled long before the Vikings conquered it and set about destroying Irish public records. The earliest map of Ireland, produced in 150 CE by historian and overall polymath Ptolemy, shows a place called 'Regia' at the same site as King's Island.", + "date": "2021-05-12", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Shikisai no Oka flower gardens in Biei, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hues of Hokkaido", + "copyright": "© Tanya Jones/Shutterstock", + "description": "The Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido is known the world over as a winter wonderland. But once the snow melts, it's not long before the northerly island becomes a summery extravaganza of color. Just outside the town of Biei in central Hokkaido's hilly highlands, gardeners cultivate a rainbow blanket of tulips, lupine, marigolds, dahlias, and many more flowering plants. So wide is the assortment here at Shikisai no Oka (meaning 'Hills of Seasonal Colors') that if you visit between April and October, you're sure to find at least one type of flower in full bloom.", + "date": "2021-05-13", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Amazon rainforest with morning fog near Alta Floresta, Mato Grosso, Brazil", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A misty morning in Brazil", + "copyright": "© Pulsar Imagens/Alamy", + "description": "The Amazon rainforest is big. Almost unimaginably big. To begin to grasp its immensity, consider these numbers: The Amazon rainforest covers about 2% of the world's surface area, nearly 2.1 million square miles across South America, mostly (nearly 60%) in the country you see here, Brazil. It's an area that accounts for over half the Earth's remaining rainforests. The breadth of biodiversity is incomparable—nearly 16,000 different tree species, 40,000 species of other plants, 2.5 million insect species, and over 2,000 different types of birds and mammals. Incredibly, perhaps a tenth of the planet's known species call the Amazon home, many of which have not even been identified.\nYet, despite its vastness and ecological riches, the Amazon and the world's rainforests in general are in jeopardy, with large swaths of these precious environments being stripped and spoiled every day. Recent analysis has revealed some ominous warning signs that the Amazon rainforest, long known as the 'Lungs of the World,' is now spewing out as much greenhouse gas as it can store because of rampant deforestation here. If true, this is a bad sign in our battle against climate change. Hopefully, these warnings will raise awareness about the importance of rainforests, and the vital 'carbon sink' role they play in creating and maintaining the air we breathe. The more we learn about rainforests, the more we appreciate how our own future, and the future of our planet, hinges upon their health.", + "date": "2021-05-14", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Telescopes and star trails at Paranal Observatory, Atacama Desert, Chile", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Astronomy Day!", + "copyright": "© Matteo Omied/Alamy", + "description": "No, that's not a downpour of lightsabers—but it's no typical night sky either. Stargazing here at Paranal Observatory, on a mountaintop in Chile's desolate Atacama Desert, you'll get one of the clearest possible naked-eye views of the southern skies. This 'lightsaber' effect comes from the photo's long exposure: What we're seeing is these stars' paths as they track across the night sky due to our planet's rotation. The dazzling colors indicate temperature, from chilly red (5,000-ish degrees Fahrenheit) to balmy blue (temps in the tens of thousands).\nWhat about those structures beneath the starry sky? They're three of the eight telescopes making up the Very Large Telescope, an aptly named project of the European Southern Observatory. Together the telescopes compose photographs of astronomically fine focus: If you were to drive a car on the surface of the moon (which we don't advise trying), the VLT could snap a crystal-clear shot of your headlights.", + "date": "2021-05-15", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of El Peñón de Guatapé, Guatapé, Antioquia, Colombia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A magnificent monolith", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Towering more than 650 feet, El Peñón de Guatapé (The Rock of Guatapé) is an inselberg, which is geologist-speak for a stone monolith that stands alone amid relatively flat surroundings. This huge rock is found in northwest Colombia, a region once inhabited by the Indigenous Tahamí people, who are said to have worshipped El Peñón, as many locals now call it. Probably because it's so smooth, no one is known to have climbed the rock until 1954, when a small group of friends scaled it by wedging a series of boards into a vertical crack. It took them five days to reach the top.\nThese days El Peñón is considerably easier to climb, but it'll still make you work for that view at the top. Built into the same crack the climbers used back in '54, a masonry staircase now makes several switchbacks all the way to the summit. Each of the 740 stairs is numbered, so you can be reminded with each step just how many more remain before you arrive at the viewing platform up top. There you can buy drinks, snacks, and souvenirs while taking in the view of twisting lakes and small islands.", + "date": "2021-05-16", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ålesund, Norway", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Syttende Mai!", + "copyright": "© AWL Images/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "If you have Norwegian roots, May 17, aka Syttende Mai, is a day to celebrate. On this day in 1814 the constitution of Norway was signed, declaring Norway an independent kingdom. Today we honor this stunning country by looking out over the town of Ålesund, nestled amid mountains and fjords in the western part of the country. This seaport stretches across several islands linked by bridges and is known for its charming art nouveau architecture. In ordinary years, Ålesund draws hordes of tourists and serves as a gateway for visitors to explore the bird island of Runde as well as Geirangerfjord, considered one of Norway's most beautiful fjords.", + "date": "2021-05-17", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Centre Pompidou Málaga in Málaga, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "International Museum Day", + "copyright": "© Wim Wiskerke/Alamy", + "description": "On International Museum Day, we're looking at the Centre Pompidou Málaga in Spain, an offshoot of the modern art museum in Paris. This location was introduced in 2015 as a pop-up branch—a temporary, underground space for exhibitions and multi-disciplinary experiences as well as workshops dedicated to younger audiences. Originally scheduled for a five-year run, it was extended until 2025. The piece we see here, 'El Cubo,' created by French artist Daniel Buren, is the only part of the museum that's visible above ground. The glass cube functions as a multicolored skylight, its panels projecting tinted light into the subterranean museum's courtyard below.\nInternational Museum Day began in 1977, with participating museums, galleries, and similar institutions offering free or reduced admission, as well as programs to highlight the work they do. In 2020, the format was adapted to focus on virtual activities, and this year will offer a mix of online, hybrid, and in-person events. As museums around the world begin to reopen their doors, this year's theme is 'The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine.'", + "date": "2021-05-18", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fallen rhododendron petals line a trail through Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A path lain with petals", + "copyright": "© aheflin/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Pisgah National Forest, in western North Carolina, is primarily a hardwood forest boasting 500,000 acres of mountainous peaks and cascading waterfalls that attract hikers, anglers, mountain bikers, and more. But from mid-May to mid-June, the crowds flock here to hike trails that lead to incredible views: acres of native Catawba rhododendrons in full blossom.\nThe trail pictured here leads to Grassy Ridge Bald and to the 'rhodies.' Grassy Ridge Bald is one of several treeless, grassy ridges found in Pisgah's Roan Highlands, which straddle North Carolina's border with Tennessee. The area boasts not just Catawba rhododendrons, but also huge swaths of orange flame azaleas and other wildflowers. If you're lucky, you may even spot the rare Gray's lily, which was first discovered on Roan Mountain.", + "date": "2021-05-19", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A bee dives into a lotus flower at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Bee Day to you", + "copyright": "© Linda Davidson/The Washington Post via Getty Images", + "description": "If flowers are the starring cast of nature's big spring show, then bees are the crew. Honey bees are always buzzing in the background, pollinating not only our photogenic petaled friends, but also food crops that make up a third of humans' diet. But when seen in front of the camera, they're hardly bee-listers: Today's pollen-coated photo subject was certainly ready for her close-up.\nMaybe she's striking a pose on the pink carpet for World Bee Day. The annual event is held each May 20 to celebrate bees' crucial environmental role and raise awareness of the threats they face, especially as the world bee population has declined in recent decades. By carrying pollen, our bee friend is helping fertilize this lotus and the many other flowering plants here at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens. This sprawling preserve protects 700 acres of tidal marshland in the far eastern corner of Washington, DC.", + "date": "2021-05-20", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Whooping cranes taking off during spring migration in South Dakota", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Whoopin' it up!", + "copyright": "© Gerrit Vyn/Minden Pictures", + "description": "For Endangered Species Day, celebrated annually on the third Friday of May, we're featuring the whooping crane, one of only two crane species found in North America. Once seen throughout midwestern North America, whooping cranes were driven perilously close to extinction by the early 1940s, with fewer than two dozen birds in the wild. Thanks to conservation efforts, their numbers have now risen to more than 600. While that's good news, this limited recovery is still fragile, and these incredible creatures remain imperiled, particularly by the loss of their wetland habitat.\nWhooping cranes are so named because of their unique and very loud call, which they sound either alone or in unison. The calls are so loud they can be heard at distances greater than a mile. Part of the reason the whooping crane is so loud is its trachea, which can be almost 5 feet long, curling into the bird's sternum to help it project.", + "date": "2021-05-21", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The medieval walled town in Tossa de Mar, Catalonia, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Blue paradise on the Costa Brava", + "copyright": "© dleiva/Alamy", + "description": "On Spain's Costa Brava, about 65 miles north of Barcelona, lies a perfectly preserved medieval town just beyond the enceinte (stone wall) you see curving up the hillside. While La Vila Vella (The Old Town) traces its origins to the 12th century, it still melds beautifully with the more modern, larger city of Tossa de Mar.\nModern hotels are just out of the camera's viewfinder. Visitors can spend their days sunbathing on the beach, diving in the sea, or strolling La Vila Vella's narrow, winding streets past centuries-old architecture. Just beyond the defensive walls is the deep blue sea. It was this view that inspired French painter Marc Chagall to nickname Tossa de Mar 'blue paradise.' In fact, this has long been a haven for artists. Actress Ava Gardner loved Tossa de Mar so much while making two movies here in the '50s that the town has erected a statue in her memory.", + "date": "2021-05-22", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The renovated Rose Main Reading Room, New York Public Library Main Branch, New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A palace for the public", + "copyright": "© Sascha Kilmer/Getty Images", + "description": "May 23, 2021 marks the 110th anniversary of the opening of the New York Public Library's Main Branch (now known as the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building). Back just before the turn of the 20th century, a group of New York City business leaders decided that if their hometown was ever going to compete with Paris and London as a center of urban culture, it needed a great library.\nIt took almost two decades and a lot of brainpower and money to create the architectural masterpiece that stands today on New York's Fifth Avenue. On the day the library opened to the public, 30,000 to 50,000 people streamed through its doors to take in the architecture and gaze at the one million books on display. The first book request was filed at 9:08 AM and delivered to the reader six minutes later through the library's rapid delivery system. Since then, it's become part of the very fabric of New York and has been featured in movies from 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' to 'Ghostbusters' to 'Spiderman.'\nToday, we turn our gaze to the beaux-arts delight that is the Main Branch's Rose Main Reading Room. It is truly one of New York's great public spaces, a lavish hall where one can come to escape the bustle of the city streets and the honking of taxis. This room underwent an extensive renovation after one of the ceiling's gilded rosettes crashed to the floor in May 2014. Now it's all spiffed up and in perfect form for the library's anniversary.", + "date": "2021-05-23", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Infinite Bridge in Aarhus, Denmark", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A bridge comes full circle", + "copyright": "© Kosmaj/Shutterstock", + "description": "If residents of Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city, feel like they're going around in circles, then it might have something to do with this wooden walkway. The Infinite Bridge, or 'Den Uendelige Bro' to locals, is about 200 feet in diameter. It forms a perfect circle overlapping the sand and sea, offering sweeping views across Aarhus Bay and along the tree-lined beach. Designed by Danish architects Niels Povlsgaard and Johan Gjødes, it was originally constructed as a temporary display in 2015 for the city's Sculpture by the Sea exhibition. But the never-ending pier proved so popular, the city now opens the bridge to circular meandering each spring and summer.", + "date": "2021-05-24", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sperm whale off the coast of Roseau, Dominica, in the Caribbean Sea", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An improbable tribute for Towel Day", + "copyright": "© Tony Wu/Minden Pictures", + "description": "'Space,' Douglas Adams observed in his comic sci-fi novel 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,' 'is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly hugely mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you might think it's a long way down the road to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to space.' So, in his fictional universe, Adams invented the Infinite Improbability Drive as a way to cross its vast distances in a nothingth of a second. And, in one memorable passage, to convert two approaching nuclear missiles into a bowl of petunias and a sperm whale. Thus, today's image of the Earth's largest toothed whale is our tribute to Adams on the 20th annual celebration of Towel Day (it's surprisingly difficult to find a really great image of a bowl of petunias).\nWhy's it called Towel Day? For the uninitiated, 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' recommends having a towel with you at all times as it 'is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have.' The novel lists many reasons, from the practical to the psychological, but having one with you today would be a fitting tribute to the late author, no matter what your travel plans. That way people may say about you, 'Hey, there's a frood (frood: really amazingly together guy) who really knows where his towel is.'", + "date": "2021-05-25", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The total lunar eclipse of April 4, 2015, photographed over Monument Valley, Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Behold the blood moon", + "copyright": "© Alan Dyer/Alamy", + "description": "We've heard the phrase 'many moons,' but never took it this literally. We're looking at 28 merged photos of our one and only moon over Utah's Monument Valley: 26 snapshots of its partial phases, plus two layered exposures of the eclipsing moon at center.\nIf the weather's agreeable tonight, folks in the US and many other parts of the world are in for a total eclipse of the full moon similar to this one from 2015. The period of totality will last about 15 minutes. The lunar eclipse is sometimes called a blood moon for the crimson shadow Earth casts on the lunar surface, and tonight's show carries a little extra gravity: The eclipse will occur as the moon takes its closest pass to Earth this year, making it appear large in the sky and giving it the ominous title of Super Blood Moon.", + "date": "2021-05-26", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'I Can Hear It,' an installation by artist Ivars Drulle on the beach by the villages of Middelkerke and Westende, Belgium", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Listening to the sea", + "copyright": "© Arterra Picture Library/Alamy", + "description": "Two enormous horns like those of old-fashioned gramophones are pointed toward the North Sea along this stretch of the Belgian coast. At the end of one of the horns, a bronze figure of a woman sits on a bench, seemingly listening to the distant sounds of the sea, while the other horn invites a visitor to do the same. The woman's antiquated clothing, the outsized bolts on the horns, and the fluted Victrola-like design all echo the Belle Époque style once prevalent here on the Flemish coast. (Click on the above image to see more detailed views.)\nThe horns and bronze statue are an art installation called 'I Can Hear It' by Ivars Drulle. It was first placed here on the beach in 2012 for Beaufort04, the fourth edition of the Triennial of Contemporary Art by the Sea. Every three years, seaside villages on the Belgian coast unveil works of art for the beachgoing public to enjoy. Many of the installations become permanent fixtures, like this one. The next edition of the event, Beaufort 21, begins today, May 27, and lasts until November 7, 2021.", + "date": "2021-05-27", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Robin's nest with a brown-headed cowbird egg", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Freeloaders of the avian world", + "copyright": "© Edward Kinsman/Science Photo Library", + "description": "Ever felt like some folks are just born jerks? Birds can relate. Take for example the uninvited speckly-white visitor to this robin's nest: That smaller egg belongs to a baby cowbird whose mother sneakily laid it among the blue robin eggs when no one was looking. Once the baby birds all hatch, the cowbird will grow much faster and larger than its robin 'siblings,' soon becoming an only chick by muscling them right out of the nest. And if mama robin ejects the cowbird egg before it hatches, the cowbird mom may take notice and chuck the remaining robin eggs from the nest out of spite.\nDon't direct all your righteous ire at the cowbird, though—plenty of critters get by on underhanded tactics (even if you don't count humans!). Check out today's quiz on some of the animal kingdom's other pesky parasites.", + "date": "2021-05-28", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Alley and bamboo grove in Wuhou Temple, Chengdu, Sichuan province, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A path into history", + "copyright": "© Eastimages/Getty Images", + "description": "When it comes to tourist destinations, the Wuhou Temple in the city of Chengdu, China, must be among the world's oldest. It's been attracting visitors for nearly 1,800 years and remains one of the most popular attractions in all of China. Located in Sichuan province, this temple complex was constructed to honor two principal members of the Shu Han state (221-263) of China's early Three Kingdoms period. And although the founder of Shu Han, Liu Bei, is honored with his own temple and shrine here, the real headliner is one of China's most important historical figures, Zhuge Liang, who is remembered as a great wit, scholar, astronomer, statesman, and military strategist. In fact, the name Wuhou itself derives from the Chinese title 'Marquis of Wu,' which was an honorary title given to Zhuge Liang.\nThe Wuhou Temple complex is about 9 acres in size, and is graced by winding, peaceful paths lined by trees. It contains not only the temples devoted to Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang, but also a famous garden, a mausoleum, and important cultural relics like the Tablet of Triple Success.", + "date": "2021-05-29", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "California sea lion in a forest of giant kelp near the Channel Islands of California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Who's hiding in the kelp?", + "copyright": "© Nature Picture Library/Alamy", + "description": "This California sea lion is peeking out from a kelp forest near the Channel Islands of California. Although this species is named for the Golden State, the California sea lion's range stretches all along the western coast of North America, from central Mexico up to Southeast Alaska. They tend to live in shallow coastal areas, dining on squid, anchovies, mackerel, and more. Highly social and intelligent, California sea lions often congregate in large—and loud—colonies on beaches and rocky shores to breed and have their pups.\nWhy roar about sea lions today? It's World Sea Lion Day, of course.", + "date": "2021-05-30", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Military Women's Memorial, located at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Here we honor the women who've served", + "copyright": "© Brycia James/Getty Images", + "description": "For this Memorial Day, we're paying our respects at the Military Women's Memorial, at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. Since the American Revolution, more than 3 million women have served the nation in a military capacity, and this memorial is dedicated to them, honoring their courage, patriotism, and leadership. Opened in 1997, it's the only major national memorial to honor all the women who have defended the United States in, or with, the armed services. And it's more than just a memorial. It's also an education center, with thousands of photographs, documents, textiles, artifacts, and other materials representing all eras and services of American women's military history.\nOn Memorial Day, we honor all those who died while serving our nation in the military. This year let us give an extra salute to the women among them for their contributions and sacrifices in defense of the nation.", + "date": "2021-05-31", + "path": "US/images/2021-05-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-05-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of the Grotta della Poesia (Poetry's Cave) near Roca, Lecce, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Pretty poetic for a pit", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Taking a bird's-eye view along the coast of Italy's bootheel, you'll spot many coves and caves like this one, the Grotta della Poesia. In English that's Poetry's Cave, a sea-flooded sinkhole so named for the ancient poets who—legend has it—were charmed by a beautiful princess who often came here for a dip.\nNowadays it's a popular spot for all water lovers, regardless of royal standing. Inside the sinkhole, an underground cavern carries the clear waters out to sea, beckoning the most intrepid swimmers and scuba divers toward the open Adriatic.", + "date": "2021-06-01", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Springboks near a waterhole in Etosha National Park, Namibia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The dry days of winter in Etosha", + "copyright": "© Charlie Summers/Minden Pictures", + "description": "During the dry winter months from May to October, scattered waterholes sustain wildlife in the grasslands of Etosha National Park in Namibia. Large numbers of animals, such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, and our springboks here gather for a drink—making this among the best times of year to view wildlife. A medium-sized antelope, springboks are native to the dry savannahs of southern Africa where they once migrated in large numbers. Today, springbok herds live mainly on game preserves and protected areas like the 8,600 square miles within the Etosha boundaries.", + "date": "2021-06-02", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cyclists on a wooden suspension bridge over the Soča River in Slovenia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Get on your bike and ride", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "In honor of the UN's World Bicycle Day, we're at Triglav National Park in Slovenia, with a bird's-eye view of riders crossing this dubious-looking wooden suspension bridge over the blue glacial water of the river called Soča. Protecting some of the most magnificent mountain landscapes of the Julian Alps, Triglav is the country's only national park, but it's a stunner. Running along Slovenia's northwestern border with Italy, Triglav was first protected as a 'conservation park' in 1924, then made a national park in 1981. The park gets its name from the mountain at its heart, Triglav, long considered a symbol of Slovenia and of Slovene identity.\nSince 2018, the UN General Assembly has recognized June 3 as World Bicycle Day to honor 'the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries.' The bicycle has gone through many iterations since Karl Drais created the brakeless, pedalless bike forerunner called a 'vélocipède' in 1817. The German inventor would likely be floored by today's variety of bike options, from new lightweight road bikes to heavier mountain bikes with fat, knobby tires designed to handle rougher terrain. More than 200 years after Drais introduced his two-wheeled contraption, bicycles remain as popular as ever. Chances are there's one just waiting for you to take it for a spin, and what better day to do so than World Bicycle Day?", + "date": "2021-06-03", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eastern Island and Spit Island, Midway Atoll", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Islands that turned the tide", + "copyright": "© Ian Shive/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Pictured here are Eastern Island and Spit Island, the two smallest of the three islands in the Midway Atoll, located about 3,200 miles west of San Francisco and 2,500 miles east of Tokyo. The atoll was formed as a shield volcano roughly 28 million years ago. Over the millennia, the volcanic island subsided under the sea but the coral reef encircling it has maintained itself and protected the atoll's three, low-lying islands (Sand Island, not shown in our photo, is the third).\nStill etched onto the surface of Eastern Island are some of the airstrips that made Midway the United States' most strategic toehold in the central Pacific in the early days of World War II. Over June 4-7, 1942, the Battle of Midway was fought here—and in the surrounding waters—between the US and Imperial Japanese navies. Regarded by military historians as one of the most consequential naval battles ever, it involved hundreds of aircraft, seven aircraft carriers, two battleships, and over 80 cruisers, destroyers, and submarines. When it was over, the US had sunk all four of the Japanese fleet aircraft carriers, a heavy cruiser, nearly 250 Japanese planes, and turned the tide of the war in the Pacific. Today the atoll is encompassed by the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, a 583,000-square-mile protected zone that supports over 7,000 species of plants and animals.", + "date": "2021-06-04", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Black-mandibled toucan in the rainforest canopy of La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Bird's-eye view on World Environment Day", + "copyright": "© Greg Basco/Minden Pictures", + "description": "For World Environment Day today we're in northeastern Costa Rica, a nature lover's paradise. The UN established World Environment Day in 1974 to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It begins with research, which is exactly what happens in this pristine corner of the planet. The misty canopy of forest pictured here is part of La Selva Biological Station, an internationally renowned center for tropical forest research that's associated with universities and research institutions in the United States, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico.\nThe scientists chose a prime location to conduct their studies. Covering nearly 4,000 acres, this is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world. Researchers and students here at La Selva Biological Station can study at least 2,000 species of plants, 125 species of mammals, 87 species of reptiles, and tens of thousands of insects, arachnids, and other arthropods. And don't forget the 470 species of birds. Can you spot the black-mandibled toucan in our image?", + "date": "2021-06-05", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mulberry harbour at Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "On this shore, history was made", + "copyright": "© agefotostock/Alamy", + "description": "As the sun sets on a beach in Normandy, France, what appear to be working barges and boats offshore are actually the remnants of a Mulberry harbour, one of the temporary portable harbors created by the Allies during World War II. Their story began 77 years ago today, on D-Day, when the first of the Allied troops touched down on the Nazi-occupied beaches at Normandy. After the Allies successfully held the beachheads, the Mulberries were towed into place so the artificial harbors could provide the port facilities necessary to offload the thousands of men and vehicles, and tons of supplies necessary to sustain the effort to drive the Germans out of France.\nTwo Mulberry harbours were built for D-Day. The one known as Mulberry A was constructed off Omaha Beach to aid US forces. Mulberry B was built here, off Gold Beach at Arromanches, to supply British and Canadian troops. Mulberry A was destroyed in a storm just a few days after it was built, but Mulberry B was operational for 10 months after the landings, providing crucial infrastructure to the Allied operation. The innovative feat of military engineering enabled the largest seaborne invasion in history, which in turn laid the foundations of the Allied victory on the Western Front.", + "date": "2021-06-06", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An indigo bunting on a sunflower", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Dressed to impress", + "copyright": "© William Krumpelman/Getty Images", + "description": "This time of year, from late spring to summer, male adult indigo buntings take it up a notch and turn a brilliant deep blue. They fly to a high perch—like our cheerful fellow atop a sunflower—and sing from morning to night to try to catch the attention of females. Indigo buntings are members of the 'blue' clade (subgroup) of the cardinal family. During breeding season, you'll find the small, seed-loving songbirds in brushy habitats in pastures, along roadways, and at the edges of forests throughout eastern and central North America, from southern Canada down to Florida. But you'll have to keep a sharp eye out for the plain brown females, who are usually tending to their young deep in the thicket.", + "date": "2021-06-07", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Thousands of jack fish swimming together at Cabo Pulmo National Park, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A day for our oceans", + "copyright": "© Christian Vizl/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "To celebrate World Oceans Day, we're swimming through a shoal of jack fish just off the coast of Baja, California, in Cabo Pulmo National Park. This Mexican marine park in the Sea of Cortez is home to the northernmost and oldest coral reef on the west coast of North America, estimated to be about 20,000 years old. Jacks are clearly plentiful here, but divers and snorkelers in Cabo Pulmo can also come across many other species of fish and marine mammals, including several varieties of sharks, whales, dolphins, tortoises, and manta rays.\nFor this year's World Oceans Day, the UN chose the theme 'The Ocean: Life & Livelihoods,' to raise awareness of the nearly 3 billion people worldwide who depend on oceans for their food and way of life. The residents of Cabo Pulmo know a little about this—to help revitalize their previously unprotected and overfished waters, the Mexican government made Cabo Pulmo a national park in 1995. But more controversially, officials also banned fishing, a big deal in an area where many people lived off the food they caught by hand. The preservation efforts paid off, though—researchers say the park experienced a 460% increase in the number of fish living in park waters between 1999 and 2009, turning Cabo Pulmo into one of the world's most robust marine reserves. Now, many residents who once relied on fishing have been able to move into jobs in ecotourism or other vocations supporting the park.", + "date": "2021-06-08", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Annular eclipse over New Mexico, May 20, 2012", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Ring of fire", + "copyright": "© ssucsy/Getty Images", + "description": "No, this isn't some kind of early promo for 'Halo Infinite.' Today's homepage image shows an annular solar eclipse captured in New Mexico in 2012. ('Annular' is just a fancy word for doughnut-shaped.) It's not unlike the eclipse some northerly parts of the world will enjoy tomorrow.\nAnnular eclipses like tomorrow's occur when the moon is at its apogee, or the farthest distance in its orbit from Earth. Since the moon looks its smallest to us now, it can't fully cover the sun—but the lucky few living in far northern Canada, Scandinavia, and Siberia will have tickets to a one-ring solar circus once everything lines up just right.", + "date": "2021-06-09", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort near Elvas, Portugal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A Portuguese fort takes a star turn", + "copyright": "© Luis Pina Photography/Shutterstock", + "description": "Perched on a strategic hillside, high above the hot, dry plains of eastern Portugal, the Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort has been called a masterpiece of 18th-century military architecture. The thick walls that surround the fortress are shaped in a star pattern, with pentagonal bastions jutting out from the curtain wall at the corners. We're looking at one of those bastions coming to a point in the lower center of our image.\nA stone's throw from the Spanish border, the Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort was built to defend the garrison border town of Elvas. It's a region shaped by war. The Spanish laid siege to the area during the Portuguese Restoration War (1640-1668), but after the Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort was built a century later, the town was never defeated again. With its 144 cannons, the fort resisted an attack by another wave of Spanish forces during the 1801 War of the Oranges and 10 years later drove back an invading French army during the Peninsular War.\nEventually the fort became a political prison, which it remained until 1974, when it was abandoned and fell into ruin. But it was restored after 2012, when UNESCO recognized the entire historical center of Elvas—including the Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort, a few other nearby forts, and the 16th-century Amoreira Aqueduct—as a World Heritage Site.", + "date": "2021-06-10", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Small loch in Glen Etive, Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An island in the Highlands", + "copyright": "© Oliver Hellowell/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Here in the Scottish Highlands, there's something about the rugged environs of Glen Etive that has tickled the imaginations of both ancient and modern storytellers. A glen is a long, narrow valley and this one is especially beautiful. It has strange footnotes in both Irish and Scottish folklore. The name itself translates to 'little fierce one' and was given in honor of Etive, the Gaelic goddess long associated with Loch Etive.\nAccording to an Irish myth, the tragic heroine Deirdre and her lover, Naoise, sought refuge in Glen Etive after they were forced into exile. In Scottish folklore, Glen Etive is said to be the home of a mythical creature called a fachan—a giant cyclops with one leg, a single tuft of hair, and a lone hand protruding from its chest. Glen Etive has caught the attention of modern storytellers drawn to its history and beautiful scenery as well. A surprising number of TV shows and major films, like 'Braveheart' and the James Bond installment 'Skyfall,' have shot on location here.\nGlen Etive is also part of one of Scotland's 40 National Scenic Areas, and is a favorite destination for white water kayakers, who journey here to shoot down the series of rapids, falls, and pool drops along the River Etive. Hikers trek the mountain trails around Ben Starav to the southeast and the Glen Coe mountains in the north. Some of these hikers are known as 'peak baggers,' who make it a game to summit every peak in the region that’s 3,000 feet or higher. So far, more than 6,000 or so people have completed the entire list of 282 Scottish peaks, or 'munros' as they're known locally.", + "date": "2021-06-11", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park, Texas", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "In Texas, even the riverbend is big", + "copyright": "© Ian Shive/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "We're celebrating the 77th birthday of Big Bend National Park, the place the National Park Service calls 'one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States.' To get here, you have to be committed. This rugged terrain, which covers almost a million acres, is one of the most remote spots in the country—it's hours from the nearest towns or the closest airport, making it one of the least-visited national parks in the country. Those who do make the effort to get to Big Bend are rewarded with an undeveloped natural beauty, and silence, two things that seem to be in short supply these days.\nAt Big Bend you'll find craggy hiking trails, red mountain vistas, limestone canyons, and hot springs alongside the famous Rio Grande. There's also the wildlife you'd expect to find in the Wild, Wild West, including rattlesnakes, packs of javelinas, and 20 species of bats. But it's the huge night sky unencumbered by light pollution that draws stargazers to Big Bend from all over the world. After all, everything, as they say, is bigger in Texas.", + "date": "2021-06-12", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eurasian brown bear cub in the taiga forest, Finland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Bear watching in the Finnish forest", + "copyright": "© Jules Cox/Minden Pictures", + "description": "If you go out to the woods today in parts of Finland, you might get a big surprise. That's because about 2,000 brown bears can be found freely roaming the taiga—or boreal forest—which covers most of the country, making this rugged wilderness in northern Europe the perfect place to see these majestic animals in their natural habitat. And bear watching is a popular pastime in Finland. The bear-watching season begins in April—when the first bears emerge from hibernation in a white blanket of snow—and lasts until fall. Summer nights are the best time to spot the bears, even under the golden glow of the midnight sun for those who venture north of the Arctic Circle. Many observe the creatures from the safety of a 'hide,' a purpose-built wooden cabin offering visitors a close-up view of a real teddy bear's picnic.", + "date": "2021-06-13", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The George Washington Bridge displays the American flag in honor of Flag Day, June 14, 2016, Fort Lee, New Jersey", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A Flag Day tradition", + "copyright": "© Robert D. Barnes/Getty Images", + "description": "Because it's Flag Day in the US, we're at the site of what's believed to be the largest free-flying US flag in the land. It's crowning the George Washington Bridge connecting Manhattan with Fort Lee, New Jersey. For those crossing the Hudson today, Old Glory will be on full display on the New Jersey tower, at least between the hours of 7 AM and 1:15 PM, after which New York Port Authority workers will reel the 60-by-90-foot, 450-pound nylon flag back into the tube where it's housed, suspended hundreds of feet above the busy crossing. The flag is set to come out again on July 4, and if you can't catch it then, you'll still have a chance to see this enormous flag a few more times this year, as it is scheduled to fly again on Labor Day, September 11, and Veteran's Day.\nAmericans have been observing Flag Day every June 14 since 1949, when it was established by an act of Congress. The date marks the occasion in 1777 when the Stars and Stripes were adopted as our nation's ultimate symbol. While the design of the US flag has undergone several changes since then, it's been mostly stable since 1818, when Congress settled on the 13 white and red stripes, plus a star for every state. The current 50-star version of the flag has been in effect since 1960, a year after Hawaii officially joined the union.", + "date": "2021-06-14", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of volcanic Lake Pinatubo and mountains, Luzon, Philippines", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Are you older than this lake?", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "If you were born before summer 1991, the answer is yes. Sorry if you already felt a bit long in the tooth, but it's true: Until 30 years ago, Lake Pinatubo was just a rumble in Mount Pinatubo's magma-filled belly. It was a calamitous eruption on June 15, 1991—one of the 20th century's most powerful—that blew off Pinatubo's original summit and formed a vast crater, which gradually filled with water as greenery reclaimed the summit.\nLocated about 50 miles from the Philippine capital of Manila, the crater was for many years a niche destination for hardy hikers, requiring days of travel to reach. More recently, a four-wheel-drive road and tended hiking trail were added, reducing the rugged journey to a day trip.", + "date": "2021-06-15", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Green sea turtle diving, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Put your flippers in the air…", + "copyright": "© imageBROKER/Alamy", + "description": "…it's World Sea Turtle Day! The gentle giant seen here doing the wave was snapped mid-dive, headed to the seafloor near the Great Barrier Reef to munch some marine grass. The green sea turtle is among the larger of the seven sea turtle species, with some individuals reaching 5 feet in length and weighing 700 pounds. They live throughout the world's subtropical waters, and like other sea turtles, they migrate long distances for food. Despite all that traveling, they return to hatch their eggs on the same select nesting beaches where they were born.\nUnfortunately, also like other sea turtles, the green sea turtle is somewhat of a poster critter for endangered species awareness. In just the last five decades, 90% of the green sea turtle population was lost to overhunting, habitat destruction, and drowning in industrial fish nets. What better time than World Sea Turtle Day to see how you can help? Learning how your seafood was caught and searching out turtle-friendly seafood sources would be a great start.", + "date": "2021-06-16", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bright Eye sea cave on the Nā Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Just another day in paradise", + "copyright": "© jimkruger/Getty Images", + "description": "It takes some effort to reach the stunning Nā Pali Coast on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Located on the island's northwest side and stretching about 16 miles, Nā Pali isn't accessible by car. You have to hike in, fly in by helicopter, or come at it from the sea by boat. In the summer, when the waves are calm, you can explore the rugged coast by kayak, but you'll need a solid supply of muscle power for the sometimes-grueling paddle. If you seek a gentler approach—and if COVID restrictions allow—book a boat trip to explore the interiors of the sea caves that dot the shore. Today, we're looking down on the Bright Eye sea cave, one of several caves on the Nā Pali Coast that lost their ceilings to the pounding of the sea.", + "date": "2021-06-17", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Chapel Bridge over the River Reuss in Lucerne, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A city of bridges", + "copyright": "© Neleman Initiative/Gallery Stock", + "description": "We're in the heart of Switzerland looking down on the compact city of Lucerne, in a charming waterfront setting along the shores of its namesake lake and the River Reuss. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains just out of frame, Lucerne lies in the German-speaking part of central Switzerland and is divided into two parts linked by a series of bridges. The most famous of these bridges—the centerpiece and symbol of Lucerne—is the Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge), a covered wooden footbridge that you can see spanning diagonally across the Reuss in our photo. The building rising from the river alongside the footbridge is a medieval water tower, which has been used as a prison, torture chamber, local archive, and treasury.\nOriginally built in the 1300s as part of Lucerne's fortifications, Chapel Bridge connected the old town on the right bank of the Reuss to the new town on the left, securing the city from attack via Lake Lucerne to the south. It is believed to be the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe, as well as the world's oldest surviving truss bridge, although much of it had to be replaced after a devastating fire in 1993. Named for the nearby St. Peter's Chapel—the oldest original church structure in Lucerne—Chapel Bridge is picturesque in more ways than one: People crossing the river can view paintings on triangular panels under the bridge's roof that date back to the 17th century. Painted by local artist Hans Heinrich Wägmann, they depict Lucerne's patron saints, and events in Swiss national history. Of the original set of 158, 62 paintings survived the fire.", + "date": "2021-06-18", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "People surfing at Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Surf's up—Down Under", + "copyright": "© Vicki Smith/Getty Images", + "description": "It's International Surfing Day! Here in the US we may be welcoming summer tomorrow, but these Aussie surfers are saying g'day to the rad waves of winter (which started for them on June 1). Though peak surf season is autumn (that is, our spring) here in the Gold Coast area of Queensland, these tropical beaches offer world-class breaks all year long.\nWe Americans usually think California when we think surfing, but the sport's history runs deeper here in the South Pacific. Fijians, Tahitians, Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders have been riding waves for several hundred years at least. But the sport didn’t really catch on in the rest of the world until the early 1900s, when Hawaiian Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku demonstrated surfing to both US and Australian officials, creating a wave of popularity that has yet to break.", + "date": "2021-06-19", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bald eagle pair with a chick in their nest near the Yukon River, Yukon, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Father's Day", + "copyright": "© Mark Newman/Minden Pictures", + "description": "These bald eagles look like they're enjoying some family time on Father's Day. But today is extra special for them, because it's also American Eagle Day, a celebration that commemorates the date in 1782 when the bird was added to the Great Seal of the United States, effectively becoming a national symbol. With an olive branch in its right talons and a bundle of 13 arrows in its left (representing the 13 original states in the Union), the eagle is said to represent a strong desire for peace, but readiness for conflict. You'll recognize the Great Seal of the United States from its appearance on passports, flags, official documents, and American currency.\nBald eagles were once plentiful in North America, but by the 1950s their population had plummeted to around 400 nesting pairs. Their decline was attributed to several factors, including use of the pesticide DDT, which caused thinning in their eggshells and interfered with reproduction. New regulations, including a ban on DDT, helped the species rebound. Today, bald eagles can be found in all US states except Hawaii.\nFather's Day was first celebrated in 1910 in Washington state. While it gained popularity over the years, it didn't become a national holiday until President Richard Nixon signed a bill in 1972. Mother's Day got a presidential proclamation in 1914, but let's not get competitive here—today's about dad.", + "date": "2021-06-20", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rothschild's giraffe in Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The tallest animal in the world on the longest day of the year", + "copyright": "© Theo Allofs/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Happy summer! Today marks the first full day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Today also happens to be World Giraffe Day, so we've picked this Rothschild's giraffe dining on tree leaves in Kenya's Lake Nakuru National Park to honor both occasions.\nThere are just over 100,000 giraffes remaining in the world, and although they're not considered endangered, populations are in decline in some of their native habitats across the savannahs and grasslands of Africa. The long-necked star of our homepage today is a Rothschild's giraffe, a subspecies of the northern giraffe, and one that's classified as 'near threatened.' There were only 1,669 of these giraffes in the wild as of 2016, 45 of them here in Lake Nakuru National Park. Others can be found in Murchison Falls National Park in northern Uganda. While the giraffes are fenced off within these parks to keep poachers from sneaking in, their natural predators—the hyena, lion, crocodile, and leopard—remain a threat. But at least they're a natural threat.", + "date": "2021-06-21", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Seljalandsfoss waterfall in the South Region of Iceland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Land of the midnight sun", + "copyright": "© Tom Mackie/plainpicture", + "description": "Here we are in the land of the midnight sun, just after the summer solstice. These days of seemingly endless sunlight are especially dramatic here at the Seljalandsfoss waterfall on the south coast of Iceland. The famous waterfall is less than a two-hour drive from Reykjavik, Iceland's capital city. Intrepid explorers, hopefully kitted out in good traction shoes and raincoats, can explore the walkways behind and surrounding the raging walls of water.\nIceland's famous midnight sun occurs in the days around the summer solstice, when the sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky. This time of year, the sun never seems to set here, delivering up to 21 full hours of sunlight and three hours of twilight. Iceland experiences the long days of midnight sun between mid-May and mid-August. Then the days become shorter, with the entire country plunging into a dark polar night around winter solstice in December.", + "date": "2021-06-22", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fireflies in Nichinan, Tottori, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Light show in the forest", + "copyright": "© north-tail/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "You might be crashing the biggest party in Japan's least populous region. Each summer, fireflies turn this forest in rural Tottori prefecture into their own glitzy nightclub. There's no telling which fireflies are the males in this shot, but be assured they'll spend mating season trying to flicker their way into the females' hearts.\nThe buzzkill here is that fireflies' heyday each June and July amounts to their entire two-month adult lives—so when the rave dies, the fireflies shortly follow. Fortunately, that's plenty of time for the reveling bugs to produce countless eggs, soon to hatch into larvae who'll emerge from their pupae next summer and kick off the light show once again.", + "date": "2021-06-23", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Caribou in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The call of the wild in Alaska", + "copyright": "© Design Pics/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Most visitors to Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska come with a checklist for the 'big five' mammals that live here: grizzly bears, moose, wolves, Dall sheep, and caribou like this small group walking along a ridge. These are barren-ground caribou, a migratory subspecies of caribou found across the Arctic band of North America to western Greenland. Barren-ground caribou migrate in large herds, some traveling over 600 miles one way between their summer and winter ranges. But the Denali herd, which numbers around 1,700 animals today, generally stays on the park's 6 million acres. For good reason, too—it's the only large herd that isn't hunted.", + "date": "2021-06-24", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Empress brilliant hummingbird and a bee in Colombia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Birds and bees, and why they're so important", + "copyright": "© Jiri Hrebicek/Alamy", + "description": "As Pollinator Week kicks off today, we're in Colombia witnessing what appears to be a faceoff between two pollinators. On one side, you have the bee, which takes the title as the best-known pollinator. But birds—like this lovely empress brilliant hummingbird—are excellent pollinators as well. And so are bats, beetles, and other critters that can also move pollen from plant to plant to aid pollination, giving us fruits, seeds, and the next generation of plants. So shall we call this a draw, fellas?\nOur world wouldn't be the same without pollinators: They're to thank for as many as one in three bites of food eaten in the US. Pollinator Week is meant to highlight problems—like climate change, pollution, and invasive species—that threaten these animals so critical to our food supply.", + "date": "2021-06-25", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Glass sightseeing platform in Shilinxia Scenic Area, Pinggu District of Beijing, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Spectacular views below!", + "copyright": "© STR/AFP via Getty Images", + "description": "When residents of the bustling metropolis of Beijing, China, need a break from their daily grind, many will head about 45 miles north of the city to take in the sights at the Shilinxia Scenic Area. Meaning 'Gorge of Stone Forest,' Shilinxia is a protected 7.5-mile gorge characterized by waterfalls, green forests, and steep slopes. Since 2016, it's also featured an amazing main attraction—one of the world's largest glass sightseeing platforms.\nIf you're scared of heights, this platform may not be for you, as it sits roughly 1,300 feet above the valley floor and juts out nearly 108 feet from the tallest point in the gorge. But don't worry: Even though it may inspire a bit of vertigo and has been known to sway a bit with the wind, the platform is perfectly safe—the glass floor is reinforced by titanium alloys. Once out on the platform, viewers can look down through glass into the rugged sandstone rocks and forest of the Shilinxia gorge below. It's easy to also catch a glimpse of some local landmarks, including the nearby Huangsongyu reservoir, Diaowo Village, and the Shilin River.", + "date": "2021-06-26", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts lit in Pride colors on June 18, 2020 in New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Bathing in the light of Pride", + "copyright": "© Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images", + "description": "In June 2020, Lincoln Center, New York City's premier arts complex, lit its iconic plaza and fountain in the colors of the rainbow for the first time. It was as a tribute during Pride Month to Pride celebrations and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a pivotal moment in the LGBTQI+ rights movement. The theme of this year's NYC Pride celebrations is 'The Fight Continues,' in recognition of the advancements that have been made over the last 51 years and to highlight the ongoing struggle for equality.\n'We're fighting for ourselves, fighting for the BIPOC and trans members of our community, and fighting for future generations,' said André Thomas, NYC Pride's co-chair. 'NYC Pride events offer an opportunity to gather in community and highlight the diversity, resilience, and power of the LGBTQI+ community, giving us the energy and spirit we need to continue the fight,' Thomas continued. That resilience is evident in the event itself, which pivoted to an all-virtual program last year in the midst of the pandemic, but which integrates in-person and virtual experiences in 2021, including today's NYC Pride March. Similar celebrations are ongoing around the US and the world.", + "date": "2021-06-27", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Cittadella on the island of Gozo, Malta", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A medieval celebration in the Mediterranean", + "copyright": "© Davide Seddio/Getty Images", + "description": "That mighty fortress at the top of the hill is called the Cittadella—it's a medieval fortified city at the geographical center of the island of Gozo. Gozo is the second-largest island in the Maltese archipelago (after the island of Malta itself), and despite all appearances it's the less densely populated of the two.\nOn both Gozo and Malta, today marks the start of a two-day celebration of Maltese culture called Mnarja (sometimes spelled Imnarja). The national festival dates from the 16th century and is dedicated to the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29. During Mnarja, centuries-old Maltese customs and traditions are on full display. The streets come alive with traditional folk songs called ghana, as well as dancing, and horse and donkey races, some of which feature jockeys riding behind in chariots. Malta's national dish, a rabbit stew called fenkata, is served at nearly all Mnarja events. During the festival's medieval origins this was the only time of year when ordinary Maltese people were allowed to eat rabbit, which was usually reserved for the knights that then ruled the islands. To wash down the rabbit stew? Maltese wine, of course. Saħħa! ('Cheers!')", + "date": "2021-06-28", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rocks on Anse Source d'Argent beach, La Digue Island, Seychelles", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An island hopper's paradise", + "copyright": "© Roland Gerth/eStock Photo", + "description": "Welcome to sunny and sultry Seychelles, a tropical island nation just south of the equator in the Indian Ocean, roughly 900 miles off the eastern coast of Africa. The gorgeous beach you see here is Anse Source d'Argent on the island of La Digue, one of 115 islands that make up this tropical republic. Anse Source d'Argent has long been a favorite of photographers, who are drawn to its contoured, dark granite boulders, pristine white sand, and turquoise-colored water. Beachcombers and sun worshippers also flock to the Seychelles because of their consistently great weather—daily high temperatures almost always stay within a comfortable range of between 75 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit all year round.\nMost any day is a day worth celebrating here, but today is cause for double celebration: June 29 is Independence Day in Seychelles, commemorating the nation's 1976 independence from centuries of colonial rule under the French and British. It also happens to be the UN's International Day of the Tropics, a day of special recognition for Seychelles and other locales within the zone between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. That accounts for about 36% of Earth's land mass and close to 40% of its population. The intent of International Day of the Tropics is twofold: as a celebration of the extraordinary diversity of this zone while also highlighting the challenges facing the region, like poverty, climate change, deforestation, urbanization, and demographic shifts.", + "date": "2021-06-29", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Manicouagan Crater in Québec, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An impactful day", + "copyright": "© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images", + "description": "We'll be the ones to drop the news on you: It's Asteroid Day! Today you're invited to explore a realm of science usually encountered only through white-knuckle action flicks: asteroid impact avoidance, or the study of what the heck we do if we spot a big chunk of space junk hurtling right at Earth. That's right, don't worry: People somewhere are coming up with plans for this.\nGood thing, because as our photo shows, asteroid impacts do happen. Manicouagan Crater, aka the 'eye of Québec,' was formed by a 3-mile-wide meteorite that hit Earth about 215 million years ago. Much more recently, an explosive meteorite leveled 800 square miles of Siberian forest in what's called the Tunguska event. It was 113 years ago today, and Asteroid Day's date was chosen in recognition.\nSo if you find yourself casting paranoid glances at the sky today, maybe do a little searching on how scientists are learning to prevent potential impacts. Proposed plans involve everything from altering an asteroid's course via a gravitational field, to delaying its approach by attaching rocket thrusters, to good old-fashioned blowing it up. Yay science!", + "date": "2021-06-30", + "path": "US/images/2021-06-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-06-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Passage migratoire' ('Migratory Passage'), an art installation by Giorgia Volpe in Old Québec City, Québec, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating migrations", + "copyright": "© Lucbouch/Getty Images", + "description": "For Canada Day, we're peering up at 'Passage migratoire' ('Migratory Passage'), an art installation of hanging woven canoes in Old Québec City. It was part of the 2016 edition of Passages Insolites (Unusual Passages), an annual public art exhibition in the historic Petit-Champlain and Saint-Roch districts of the city. The canoe has long been associated with Canada's national history, linked with early explorers, fur traders, Indigenous peoples, and colonists who ventured out into the wilderness of the great north. The artist behind this installation, Giorgia Volpe, was inspired by 'the idea of migration and its influence on the formation of our society and our territory.' Canada welcomes on average about 200,000 immigrants each year, many of whom will become Canadian citizens. The migrations continue…", + "date": "2021-07-01", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A meerkat in Namibia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A meerkat stands alone", + "copyright": "© Danita Delimont/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Meerkats, also called suricates, are members of the mongoose family native to the southern African plains. They live in mobs (yes, that's what a group of meerkats is called) of 20 to 50 animals that work together and share extensive networks of underground burrows. Our friend today, photographed in Namibia, appears to be on sentry duty, which is when a meerkat stands lookout for predators as the rest of the group forages for food, such as insects, small reptiles, and other delicacies. A sentry shift usually lasts about an hour, after which another meerkat takes over and the now-relieved sentry gets to focus on filling its belly.", + "date": "2021-07-02", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wakatobi National Park, Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Diving into the 'underwater nirvana'", + "copyright": "© Fabio Lamanna/Alamy", + "description": "Indonesia's Wakatobi National Park protects one of the most diverse underwater environments in the world. Around 400 species of coral are found in these pristine waters, and they're home to a staggering variety of marine life, including dolphins, whales, turtles, and hundreds of species of fish. The park was established in 2002, preserving more than 5,000 square miles, most of which is covered by coral reefs. In fact, the barrier reef here is second in size only to the Great Barrier Reef and is so full of life that famed oceanographer and explorer Jacques Cousteau is said to have called it an 'underwater nirvana.' Many others have followed in Cousteau's wake, and Wakatobi has become a preeminent destination for diving and snorkeling.", + "date": "2021-07-03", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fireworks in San Francisco, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Independence Day!", + "copyright": "© tampatra/Getty Images", + "description": "All across the United States on July 4, we come together as a nation to celebrate the adoption on this day in 1776 of the Declaration of Independence. In it, the Second Continental Congress put Great Britain on notice that the 13 American colonies were no longer subject to its laws and instead had formed a new country, the United States of America. Declaration signers, recognizing the importance of the moment and the message, anticipated that generations later we would remember and celebrate 'from one end of this continent to the other.' The celebration we're looking at here is in San Francisco, where crowds traditionally gather at various spots along the waterfront area to take in the annual fireworks display over the bay.\nSo while you're enjoying all those barbecues, fireworks, and picnics, in a way you're also expressing your inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Happy Independence Day!", + "date": "2021-07-04", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Serra da Malagueta mountains on Santiago Island, Cabo Verde", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "How green is my valley", + "copyright": "© Samuel Borges Photography/Shutterstock", + "description": "Cabo Verde ('Green Cape') celebrates its independence today. We're looking at the northern part of Santiago, the largest island of the Cabo Verde archipelago. This is the island's Serra da Malagueta mountain range, which is protected as a national park. At nearly 3,500 feet, it's the highest point of northern Santiago and offers views of nearby Fogo and Maio islands, as well as diverse plants and wildlife.\nThe islands that make up Cabo Verde were uninhabited by people until they were colonized by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century. They remained in Portuguese control until gaining independence on July 5, 1975. Since the 1990s, Cabo Verde has been regarded as one of the most stable democracies in Africa and has steadily developed an economy based largely on tourism.", + "date": "2021-07-05", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tawny frogmouth chick, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The most Instagrammable bird?", + "copyright": "© SnapRapid/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Why did German researchers set out to determine the world's most Instagrammable bird? We're not quite sure, but once they did, we had to know what it was. And once we saw this cute, fuzzy, kind of angry-looking creature that reminds us of an owl, we had to feature it here. So, who is this we're looking at? It's a tawny frogmouth, a nocturnal bird found throughout Australia, including Tasmania. Tawny frogmouths are carnivores, eating nocturnal insects, worms, slugs, and snails, as well as small mammals, reptiles, frogs, and birds. Sometimes confused with owls, they're more closely related to nightjars.\nThe study, conducted by Katja Thömmes and Gregor Hayn-Leichsenring at the University Hospital Jena in Germany, analyzed Instagram posts from bird-related accounts and determined that people responded to tawny frogmouths' unusual looks and amusing expressions. Who are we to argue with science?", + "date": "2021-07-06", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kazem Dashi rock formation in Lake Urmia, Iran", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Back on the rise", + "copyright": "© Ali/Adobe Stock", + "description": "This beautiful lake in northwestern Iran has had a rough couple of decades. Until around 1995, Lake Urmia was one of the 10 largest saltwater lakes on Earth, and the center of a thriving resort scene. Then drought, rising temperatures, water overuse, and the building of a causeway across the lake reduced it to less than 10% of its size by the 2010s.\nNow this salty lake (currently eight times saltier than the ocean) may be ready for a comeback. Over the last decade, multinational efforts to restore Lake Urmia have improved irrigation systems, reduced water usage, and diverted water from other sources. So for the last few years, these salt flats have slowly given ground to rising waters. It's still not quite a lake-half-full situation, but the upward trends have revived hopes that Lake Urmia's glory days will return.", + "date": "2021-07-07", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Appalachian Trail in Stokes State Forest, New Jersey", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A storied trail marks a century", + "copyright": "© Frank DeBonis/Getty Images", + "description": "This is but a tiny portion of what's often called the longest hiking-only trail in the world. Today we're in Stokes State Forest along the top edge of New Jersey, and that 2-by-6-inch white stripe tells us that we're on the famous Appalachian Trail (the 'AT' to those in the know). And what a day to be here, for July 8, 2021, is the trail's 100th birthday.\nIt was 100 years ago today that the trail was first conceived by a Connecticut forester named Benton MacKaye. MacKaye wanted to connect a series of farms and wilderness study camps across several states, and he liked the idea that the trail would be accessible to many via the towns and roads it would pass by. After more than a decade of work, the AT was completed in 1937 and currently stretches 2,190 miles (give or take a few) from Georgia to Maine and 12 states in between. Today we raise a birthday toast to nearly 100 years of hiking and the millions of people from all over the world who have trekked at least a portion of this trail. Cheers!", + "date": "2021-07-08", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ortygia, a small island off the coast of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A center of antiquity on the Mediterranean", + "copyright": "© DaLiu/Shutterstock", + "description": "This bird's-eye view lets us take in the charms of Ortygia, a small island just offshore from Syracuse, on Sicily's east coast. Ortygia is considered Syracuse's 'old town' and the historical heart of the city. Two bridges cross the narrow channel that separates Ortygia from Syracuse. Ancient Greeks first colonized this island in the 8th century BCE, and the town is brimming with 2,700 years of history. Walk Ortygia's web of narrow streets and you'll see Greek and Roman ruins, medieval Norman buildings, and examples of Baroque architecture as well.\nAn ancient Greek hymn tells of the goddess Leto's sojourn at Ortygia, where she gave birth to her twins, Artemis and Apollo. Visitors today can pay homage to the mythology with a visit to the Temple of Apollo, which dates from the 6th century BCE, making it the oldest Doric temple in Sicily. But for some, the most magnificent attraction of Ortygia is the cerulean Mediterranean Sea, which surrounds the island in a shimmery blue.", + "date": "2021-07-09", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Milky Way over the Tagus River in Monfragüe National Park, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celestial Spain", + "copyright": "© Miguel Angel Muñoz Ruiz/Cavan Images", + "description": "Today we're in the Extremadura region of western Spain, in the beautiful Monfragüe National Park near the border with Portugal. This 18-mile long, 4-mile wide stretch of nature in the province of Cáceres is framed by the Tagus and Tietar Rivers (it's the Tagus that's in our image today). The mountainous Peña Falcon rock face defines its western side. Much of the park is covered by a thick Mediterranean forest full of wildlife, making this place a destination for outdoor lovers of all sorts. It's especially notable for the many birds: Over 280 species are found here, including storks, kingfishers, cormorants, and eagles, as well as one of the world's largest reserves of black vultures and their tawny vulture cousins. Other wildlife routinely spotted in Monfragüe include otters, deer, wild boar, and Iberian lynx.\nWhen the sun goes down in Monfragüe, the generally cloudless sky, combined with the low level of light pollution, makes this a perfect place for stargazing. The national park was recognized as a dark-sky preserve in 2016. Monfragüe also appeals to those interested in the human history of the area, as it contains a number of caves with prehistoric paintings, Roman ruins, and the remnants of the castle of Monfragüe, which was built by Moors in the 9th century.", + "date": "2021-07-10", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Spiral aloe", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Why, aloe there", + "copyright": "© David Madison/Getty Images", + "description": "Aloe isn't just that itch-relief ooze you buy at the supermarket. Aloes are some of the most splendid succulent plants in nature, coming in many shapes and colors. While the rubbery, gel-filled leaves of most aloe plants are long and spear-shaped, those of the pictured Aloe polyphylla species are stout and tightly set—one of many examples in nature of a near-perfect spiral. Commonly called spiral aloe, it's a coveted garden plant with specific growing conditions that make it hard to keep alive. Even in nature it's rare and native only to the chilly mountains of Lesotho, a tiny kingdom entirely surrounded by South Africa.", + "date": "2021-07-11", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wave crashing on Farolim de Felgueiras, a lighthouse in Porto, Portugal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A lofty lighthouse and a little ocean spray", + "copyright": "© Stephan Zirwes/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "The Farolim de Felgueiras (Lighthouse of Felgueiras) you see here has withstood relentless waves for around 135 years. It offered its solitary warnings to ships approaching Porto, Portugal's second-largest city, beginning in 1886 until it was finally deactivated in 2009. Even though it's no longer operational, it's still a well-known local landmark. It offers sightseers a beautiful view, and maybe a little ocean spray, from its perch overlooking the mouth of the Douro River where it flows into the Atlantic.\nThe nearby city of Porto was originally established in around 136 BCE by the Romans as an outpost called Portus Cale (Port of Cale), which is believed to be the origin of the name Portugal. The city is also responsible for the name of one of the country's most famous exports, Port wine, the (usually) sweet red fortified wine that was first exported by local merchants across Europe in the second half of the 17th century. These days the city and surrounding municipalities are home to around 1.7 million people, but Porto retains its historic charm. One of its oldest riverside neighborhoods, the Ribeira, was honored as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996 and was also designated as a National Monument of Portugal.", + "date": "2021-07-12", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moose crossing a pond below Mount Moran, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Through an artist's eyes", + "copyright": "© Jim Stamates/Minden Pictures", + "description": "If this beautiful view of Grand Teton National Park seems as pretty as a painting, there may be a reason for it. The majestic peaks towering over the landscape include Mount Moran, named for Thomas Moran, an American artist of New York's Hudson River School who earned fame by painting scenes of the Western frontier. In 1871, Moran and photographer William Henry Jackson were invited on an expedition to the Yellowstone region to accompany a team from the US Geological Society while they conducted the first comprehensive survey of the area. Moran's paintings and Jackson's photographs from the trip immediately captured the public's attention and inspired Congress to establish Yellowstone as the first national park in 1872.\nFor the next two decades, Moran painted hundreds of landscapes of the Yellowstone region, producing indelible images of this spectacular wilderness that would come to define the American West in the imaginations of many. The area had such an impact on Moran that he adopted the signature T-Y-M, Thomas 'Yellowstone' Moran. He returned to the area in August 1879 on an expedition to the Teton range, just south of Yellowstone National Park. He never made it as far into the mountains as he'd hoped, but gazing up at the towering peaks, he wrote in his diary, 'From this point it is perhaps the finest pictorial range in the United States or even N. America.' Judging from this image, it's hard to argue with him.", + "date": "2021-07-13", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blacktip reef sharks off the coast of Tahiti, French Polynesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A different view of sharks", + "copyright": "© Paul Mckenzie/Minden Pictures", + "description": "They've long been treated as threats, portrayed as villains, and brutally hunted for their edible fins, so we think it's only fair that sharks get their own day. Shark Awareness Day is meant to highlight the importance of the most fearsome fish in nature, from little dwarf lantern sharks to great whites to these blacktip reef sharks cruising the Tahitian coast.\nWhy celebrate an apex predator that most humans associate with horror movies? Well, first: The blacktip reef shark is timid around people and has not been known to fatally attack a human. And second: Without sharks acting as population control on other marine life, the ocean would be a very different place. Sharks eat a lot of squid and smaller fish—like land predators, they help keep their prey from overpopulating. Shark populations have declined more than 70% since the 1970s, so they deserve our attention as a vital, disappearing part of the marine ecosystem—even if they seem a little scary.", + "date": "2021-07-14", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Boats float by rice fields on the Ngo Dong River in Ninh Bình province, Vietnam", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A river runs through rice fields", + "copyright": "© Jeremy Woodhouse/Getty Images", + "description": "We're peering down the winding Ngo Dong River at a group of rowboats meandering through rice paddy fields. This is Ninh Bình province in Vietnam, about 60 miles south of Hanoi. On these two-hour tours by traditional Vietnamese rowboat, visitors wend their way between limestone karst peaks, through grottoes, and, if they're lucky, by workers harvesting rice in the fields, their wide-brimmed hats shielding them from the sun. Perhaps the most spectacular time to take this river cruise is around harvest time in late May and early June when the paddy fields are awash in a golden glow with a backdrop of bright green hillsides. But don't be surprised if the person rowing your boat moves the oars from hands to feet. It's tradition here for rowers to give their arms a break and let their legs take over.", + "date": "2021-07-15", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mont Choisy Beach, Mauritius", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Whatever floats your boat", + "copyright": "© Robert Harding World Imagery/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "These turquoise waters are lapping the sands of Mont Choisy Beach in Mauritius, an island nation off the southeastern coast of Africa. It's a popular spot for locals and tourists to swim, enjoy the sun, or head out in one of these boats to catch some fish. The island has a unique cultural history. Most scholars believe it was known to Arab seafarers by the 10th century, but it remained uninhabited until Portuguese sailors established a base on the island in the early 1500s. Mauritius was later colonized in succession by the Netherlands, France, and Great Britain before gaining independence in 1968. Over the years, Mauritius has evolved from a low-income economy based mostly on sugarcane (still one of its biggest exports), to a more diverse one that includes tourism, clothing production, and technology.", + "date": "2021-07-16", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A Loepa oberthuri moth", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Pretty, pretty…butterfly?", + "copyright": "© Robert Thompson/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Not quite. This winsome winged creature is a moth, a Loepa oberthuri to be exact, a type of silkmoth. It's the star of our homepage because today marks the start of National Moth Week, which shines the porch light on this unlikely hero. Unlike their showier cousins, butterflies, moths get a bad rap from time to time, and that's fair, as caterpillars of some moth species are agricultural pests. But before you break out the mothballs, consider this: Scientists estimate that there are some 160,000 species of moths worldwide, many just as stunning as our silkmoth today, and tracking their health often helps us gauge the health of entire ecosystems. So we encourage you to investigate moths this week right in your own backyard. All you have to do: Turn on the porch light—and the moths will come calling.", + "date": "2021-07-17", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tour de France riders in front of the Louvre Pyramid and Museum in Paris, France, during the 2020 race", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Grand finish of Le Tour", + "copyright": "© Martin Bureau/AFP via Getty Images", + "description": "After a three-week jaunt around France, cycling's most prestigious race concludes today with a triumphant procession into Paris before a sprint finish on the iconic Champs-Élysées. The 21st and final stage of this year's Tour de France—the 108th edition of the famous event—begins in Chatou, a town in the western suburbs of Paris along the River Seine. Tour tradition dictates the overall race leader isn't challenged on the last day, so it starts out as a victory parade for the champion-elect, who will be wearing a yellow jersey, posing for pictures, and sipping a glass of champagne along the route. But when the riders reach the heart of Paris, the pace picks up as they dash along the Champs-Élysées, a tree-lined promenade often described as the 'most beautiful avenue in the world.'\nThe peloton—a large group of riders bunched together—enters the Champs-Élysées via the courtyards of the Louvre Palace, passing directly by its famous glass pyramid, as shown on our homepage. They then complete an eight-lap circuit, which takes them on a sightseeing tour around the Arc de Triomphe, past the Tuileries Garden, across the Place de la Concorde—the largest square in Paris—and back up the cobblestones of the Champs-Élysées, which is French for 'Elysian Fields,' the final resting place for heroes from Greek mythology. Quite the place then to finish a relentless race that covers more than 2,000 miles and includes brutal climbs in the Alps and the Pyrenees. Chapeau!", + "date": "2021-07-18", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Colorful alleyway in the medina of Tétouan, Morocco", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Wander the ancient medina", + "copyright": "© Jan Wlodarczyk/eStock Photo", + "description": "This colorful alleyway is in the medina—the ancient part—of the Moroccan city of Tétouan. From above, the medina appears to be a maze of traditional white plaster buildings surrounded by rampart walls and seven magnificent gates. But inside the maze, some alleyways like this one display a burst of color, an embellishment created by mixing pigments into the buildings' plaster. The passageways here are tall and skinny, large enough for a donkey and its handler to pass by, but too small for vehicles, so they invite peaceful strolls through the colorful shade.\nThe old city was founded by the Amazigh people in the 13th century, but 200 years later, Castilians from the Iberian Peninsula destroyed the fortified settlement. The medina later became a refuge for Muslims and Sephardic Jews from Andalusia who were fleeing the Reconquista and the Spanish Inquisition. These refugees helped rebuild the city that had been destroyed by Castilians, making a significant mark on Tétouan's architecture, art, and cuisine. The medina remains largely unchanged all these centuries later, making it a natural fit as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.", + "date": "2021-07-19", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Composite image of the moon", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Fly me to the moon", + "copyright": "© Prathamesh Jaju", + "description": "It was 52 years ago today that astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon. Their photographs of the moon, and others taken since then, have become commonplace. But for Moon Day—the annual celebration of that first lunar landing—let's take a close look at this extraordinary image of Earth's only natural satellite. Prathamesh Jaju, age 16, of Pune, India, worked for over 40 hours stitching together this detailed photograph from more than 50,000 images he took of the moon's surface. Jaju, who describes himself as an 'amateur astrophotographer,' used an automated telescope to track the moon's movements over a four-hour period in May 2021. The result is this highly detailed portrait showing the moon's craters, textures, shadows, and colors. While this image may be as close as we ever get to the moon, at least we know we'll never gaze at it the same way again.", + "date": "2021-07-20", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Castel del Monte, Apulia, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An octagonal architectural treasure", + "copyright": "© Toni Spagone/Alamy", + "description": "Built in the 1240s by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in southeast Italy, Castel del Monte (Castle of the Mount) features an unusual octagonal design. Eight stone walls stretch between eight octagonal towers and enclose an octagonal courtyard. Each of the two floors also has eight trapezoidal rooms. Acclaimed and protected as a World Heritage Site in 1996, the castle symbolically reflects a harmonious integration of classical Roman, Arabic, and medieval architecture and design—and to some, its octagonal symmetry suggests a connection between heaven and earth.\nIts original purpose is unclear. Without a drawbridge, moat, or curtain wall to protect it, it was clearly not a defensive fortress, and its lack of stables calls into question its function as a hunting lodge. Over the centuries it has served as a prison and as a refuge from the plague. But whatever the emperor's intention, he left a captivating monument that still enchants today.", + "date": "2021-07-21", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Minokake-Iwa rocks off the coast of the Izu Peninsula, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Singing praises of the oceans", + "copyright": "© Krzysztof Baranowski/Getty Images", + "description": "In Japan, mid-July brings an excuse to head to the beach. That's because this time of year marks Marine Day (aka Ocean Day), an observance recognizing the close bond the island nation shares with the seas and ocean that surround it. Because Marine Day roughly coincides with the end of the rainy season, it has, over the years, become a sort of unofficial kickoff to the hot summer season. One place sure to attract visitors is the picturesque Minokake-Iwa rock formation seen here, lying off the island of Honshu and its mountainous 31-mile-long Izu Peninsula.\nOrdinarily Marine Day is observed on the third Monday in July, but this year the holiday was moved to immediately precede the start of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. So, this is the day to hit the beach in Japan, just before the Olympics' opening ceremonies begin tomorrow.", + "date": "2021-07-22", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tokyo Tower in Minato City, Tokyo, Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Let the games (finally) begin!", + "copyright": "© Yukinori Hasumi/Getty Images", + "description": "Shining like an incandescent Olympic torch, the Tokyo Tower is our cue to finally say, 'Let the games begin!' Along with so much else, the 2020 Summer Olympics were postponed last year (as you probably heard). Despite the long delay, the Summer Olympic Games begin in Tokyo today, almost exactly one year after the games were originally due to start. But these Olympics will look a little different from past games. A recent spike in coronavirus cases has led to a state of emergency in Tokyo, so Olympic organizers have barred spectators from most events. Nevertheless, officials are determined that the Tokyo Olympics will be a demonstration of fortitude in the face of adversity.\nThe events will be held at 42 venues in and around the city, with most held in Tokyo itself. Organizers expect some 11,000 athletes from about 200 countries to compete. Four sports will make their Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games: karate, sport climbing, surfing, and skateboarding. Also, baseball and softball, which were last held in 2008, are being reintroduced. Closing ceremonies are scheduled for August 8. Game on!", + "date": "2021-07-23", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Javan tree frogs sitting together on a stalk in Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Can you see the family resemblance?", + "copyright": "© SnapRapid/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "In honor of Cousins Day, we're hanging out on a limb with these four Javan tree frogs in Indonesia. Tree frogs are smaller than your average terrestrial frogs because they spend the majority of their lives perched in trees, and their weight must be fully supported by twigs and leaves. At the rounded ends of their froggy fingers and toes are disc-shaped adhesive pads that help them to maneuver about on trees. While most tree frogs (there are 800 species all over the world!) are green, brown, or gray, these Javans are bright and colorful. This is so they can blend into their jungle environs and avoid notice by predators such as snakes, spiders, bats, and owls.\nEach of these frogs went through a complete metamorphosis, starting out as one of about 50 eggs in a clutch nestled in foam. Tree frog mothers tend to lay their eggs on the leaves of branches hanging over streams, ponds, or lakes. When the eggs hatch, the tadpoles then drop into the water below. The tadpoles mature into frogs and end up hanging out with their frog cousins on limbs like this one. Here's to cousins!", + "date": "2021-07-24", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Field of Light' by artist Bruce Munro at Uluru, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Illuminated Uluru", + "copyright": "© Sheralee Stoll/Alamy", + "description": "This landmark of the Land Down Under is usually pictured in sweltering desert sunlight. Now a 21st-century addition near the ancient rock of Uluru has people flocking here even at night.\nBruce Munro's 'Field of Light' installations—which blanket landscapes in thousands of small LED lights—have appeared around the globe, first in the artist's native England. But it was decades ago while camping here at Uluru that Munro first had the idea for an immersive artwork that would bathe its surroundings in soft light nightly, like desert flowers that bloom after dusk in the Australian Outback. Munro was finally able to bring 'Field of Light' to this forest near Uluru in 2016, and it became so popular with visitors that it's been extended indefinitely.", + "date": "2021-07-25", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mangrove trees, Walakiri Beach, Sumba Island, Indonesia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The 'dancing trees' of Sumba Island", + "copyright": "© Tengguo Wu/Getty Images", + "description": "On the northern coast of Indonesia's Sumba Island, a stand of mangrove trees appears to dip and sway to summon another dreamy sunrise. Walakiri Beach is gently sloped, so it's easy for a visitor to walk out into the knee-deep water to examine the extraordinary transitional zone of a mangrove ecosystem. Mangroves thrive here at the boundary between land and sea, growing in coastal salt water and low-oxygen conditions where other trees would quickly die. Their complex root systems filter out the salt and form a strong natural defense against storm surges, rising sea levels, and coastal erosion. Mangroves also create aquatic nursery habitats that support a highly diverse range of juvenile fish and crustaceans.\nBut despite their critical role in maintaining healthy oceans and coastlines, mangroves are disappearing fast, several times faster than forests on land. The United Nations estimates that the world has lost half its mangrove coverage in just the last 40 years. To raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems and to promote solutions for their sustainable management and conservation, the UN has declared that July 26 is International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. We'll dance to that.", + "date": "2021-07-26", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Adler Planetarium near Lake Michigan, Chicago, Illinois", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Maybe we should be looking up", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "When it first flicked on the projector lights in 1930, the Adler Planetarium in Chicago was the only one in the Western Hemisphere, and it featured an innovative new lens imported from Germany. But the American public's fascination with stars and distant worlds, it turned out, was skyrocketing. By 1934, the Adler had welcomed over a million visitors.\nAnd though our love for space endures, these days in Chicagoland it's tough to catch a clear night sky past all those wonderful bright lights of the Windy City. That helps explain why the Adler still pulls half a million visitors in a typical year, with three state-of-the-art auditoriums and even a massive telescope that lets visitors view far-off galaxies.", + "date": "2021-07-27", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "School of sea goldies with feather stars, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A goldie gala", + "copyright": "© Gary Bell/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It's ladies' night at the Great Barrier Reef: Their bright orange-pink coloration indicates these sea goldies are females. But that could change quickly: Sea goldies are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning that when there aren't enough fellas around, the largest females change sex to become male, turning purplish and growing even larger. All goldies are born female, but those that switch to male enjoy instantly better odds at mating time: For every male goldie there are up to 10 females.", + "date": "2021-07-28", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tiger camouflaged in tall grass, Assam, India", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hiding in plain sight", + "copyright": "© Sandesh Kadur/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today we're in Assam, India, to celebrate International Tiger Day, the annual celebration of the magnificent striped cats that have captured our imagination through the ages. This annual observance began in 2010 at a summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia, conceived as a way to draw attention to the plight of tigers and spur conservation efforts.\nHundreds of thousands of tigers once roamed a broad territory across Asia, eastern Russia, and various islands of the Indian Ocean. Over the past century, however, hunting and habitat loss have reduced their range and populations by more than 90%. Today, the World Wildlife Fund estimates there are fewer than 4,000 tigers remaining outside captivity. While the numbers have stabilized a bit recently, these solitary animals continue to be gravely endangered. India is home to the largest number of wild tigers in the world. The massive cats have always played an important cultural role here, and perhaps because of that, the Indian government has set up over 50 tiger reserves across the country, with several more in the works. Despite these efforts and others like them elsewhere, the mighty cat still faces a variety of dangers, including an uptick in poaching, often fueled by illegal trade for tiger parts used in traditional medicines.", + "date": "2021-07-29", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Otter Cliffs, Acadia National Park, Maine", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Working for that cliffside view", + "copyright": "© dbimages/Alamy", + "description": "Maine's Acadia National Park serves up spectacular views at most every turn. But the park's Otter Cliffs on Mount Desert Island offer the adventurous among us a chance to take in the picturesque Atlantic shoreline from the edge of a sheer granite wall. Rising some 60 feet above the crashing waves below, the cliffs are shown here at low tide—when the tide is up, that ledge at the bottom is completely submerged.\nThe spot's become one of New England's premier climbing destinations, with routes beloved by experts and beginners alike. Climbers begin by either rappelling down the cliff or being lowered from the top. The heart races at the bottom, as waves crash against the seawall right below the climber's shoes and ocean spray makes the first few hand- and footholds slippery. From there, the only way out is up, back to the top of this stunning crag and the cap to a thrilling ascent.", + "date": "2021-07-30", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Northern carmine and European bee-eaters in Mkomazi National Park, Tanzania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Fashion models of the avian world", + "copyright": "© webguzs/Getty Images", + "description": "Striking plumage, dramatic tail feathers, long down-curved bills, that indefinable certain something… You can see why bee-eaters are considered among the most beautiful of birds—and highly prized by photographers. There are about 25 species of bee-eaters that live throughout tropical and subtropical parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. They're medium-sized and both males and females sport similar jewel-toned plumage. This group perching in Mkomazi National Park in Tanzania is mostly made up of the northern carmine variety—with blue-green heads and mostly red bodies—plus a few European bee-eaters seemingly for accent color.", + "date": "2021-07-31", + "path": "US/images/2021-07-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-07-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Barley field in East Lothian, Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Welcome to Scotland's garden", + "copyright": "© Scott Masterton/plainpicture", + "description": "Today, we're in the 'Garden of Scotland,' better known as the East Lothian region, to pay homage to the area's agricultural roots on Lammas Day. Also known as Loaf Mass Day, it's an observance that marks the beginning of the harvest season and is traditionally celebrated on August 1. The holiday is descended from the ancient British tradition known during the Middle Ages as the Gule of August and was gradually incorporated into the Christian liturgy celebrating Holy Communion. It gets its name from loaves of bread baked from the first harvested grain of the season each year.\nTraditionally, Lammastide festivals would mean up to 10 days of raucous eating, drinking, and general merriment. Scottish couples could also take advantage of another common practice during a Lammas fair: a trial marriage, or 'handfast,' where a young couple could live together for a period that could last as long as the Lammas festival itself, or even up to a full year. If at the end of the trial the couple decided to call things off, the woman could return to her family with all of her possessions. If a child was born from this union, it would go live with the father without stigma. And while this arrangement seems awfully modern, it was likely just a consequence of a lack of priests—handfasts allowed a single traveling priest to perform all the town's weddings in one day.", + "date": "2021-08-01", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mesas, Upper Cathedral Valley, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "This 'reef' is nowhere near the sea…", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "…nor the US Capitol building it's named for. Utah's Capitol Reef National Park—first established as a national monument this day in 1937—is named for its massive rock domes that reminded explorers of that famous rotunda back in Washington, DC. Why Capitol 'Reef,' though? Because the imposing formations were a major obstacle to travelers through the region, the same way a coral reef is an obstacle to sailors.\nThis section of the park, Cathedral Valley, is dotted with monoliths that differ from the namesake domes, instead featuring sheer, jagged walls. While most of the park rests on a steeply warped section of Earth's crust, Cathedral Valley is relatively flat—so rather than carving out gently sloping domes, water erosion here has tended to cut deep, narrow recesses down the rock faces.", + "date": "2021-08-02", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wachsenburg Castle near Erfurt, Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A reflection of Europe's past", + "copyright": "© Radius Images/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we're in the central German state of Thuringia to visit Wachsenburg Castle. It's the most famous of a trio of medieval hilltop castles collectively referred to as 'Drei Gleichen' (Three of a Kind) because of their close resemblance. Wachsenburg was originally built by the Hersfeld Monastery sometime in the early 10th century as a fortified castle, but it underwent significant changes over the centuries.\nAs might be expected of a building nearly 1,100 years old, the castle has housed many different occupants in its time, some of them notorious. Through most of its history it was used as a defensive fortress, and by the 13th century the Counts of Mühlburg had added a moat to help fend off invaders from nearby Hungary. Later, in the mid-15th century, an infamous brigand and wayward knight named Apel von Vitzthum conquered Wachsenburg. He used it as a base to carry out raids against merchants in the nearby town of Erfurt before the locals finally banded together to put an end to his pillaging. The Duke of Saxony took control of the fortress in 1710, but by the late 18th century, it was being used as prison. These days, Wachsenburg plays a different role in the local community. Following a number of renovations, including a major one in the 1990s, it's now a tourist destination complete with restaurant, hotel, and museum.", + "date": "2021-08-03", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Clouded leopard", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A special day for a special cat", + "copyright": "© Dhritiman Mukherjee/Alamy", + "description": "With short, limber legs and a long tail, the clouded leopard is perfectly adapted for living in the trees. Flexible ankle joints allow it to descend trunks headfirst, one of only two cat species that can pull this off. A long tail provides stabilizing balance for leaps between trees. Sharp, retractable claws let this jungle climber dangle off branches in all sorts of gravity-defying positions.\nClouded leopards are stealthy, solitary creatures native to the tropical jungles of Southeast Asia. Considered a vulnerable species, there are thought to be only about 10,000 adults left in the wild, but firm numbers are hard to come by. No wonder—these cats are so elusive, so rarely seen in the wild, what we know about their behavior has been largely gleaned from studying them in captivity. But protecting the clouded leopard begins with learning about them, which is the aim of International Clouded Leopard Day, observed on August 4, so this is the optimal time to learn about these mysterious cats.", + "date": "2021-08-04", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Sky Pool at Embassy Gardens in London, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A swim in the sky", + "copyright": "© Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images", + "description": "A lap in the Sky Pool may have you holding your breath, and not just because you're underwater. With the streets of London looming 10 stories down, the view through the pool's clear bottom is a bit freaky to all but the fearless. But swimming here is a one-of-a-kind experience, and for some lucky residents of these twin apartment blocks near the US Embassy, a convenient way to pop in on neighbors the next building over.\nThe pool is suspended 115 feet in the air, but its origin is even loftier: It was manufactured at 4,600 feet in the good ol' USA—Grand Junction, Colorado, to be precise—then shipped across the pond to its new home in sea-level London.", + "date": "2021-08-05", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park overlooking Edinburgh, Scotland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Looking down upon Edinburgh", + "copyright": "© Andrew Merry/Getty Images", + "description": "We're kicking off festival season in Edinburgh, Scotland, with this view of the capital city from Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park. Throughout the month of August, the city is hosting a staggering number of music, theater, opera, dance, and other types of performances as part of the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which is the world's largest international arts festival.\nLocated less than a half-mile southeast from Edinburgh's main shopping street, Holyrood Park provides a welcome respite from the festival hubbub. Hike up here to take in views of Edinburgh and its famous landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Palace, the City Centre, and the New Town, which stretches out toward the sea.\nFormed by glaciers and volcanic activity millions of years ago, these craggy outcroppings are among the best examples of a geological sill in Europe. We're lucky that they're still here for our hiking pleasure. For two centuries, the hard dolerite was mined, broken up, and shipped off throughout the UK for use as cobblestone streets. The locals put a stop to the mining and now we can stand here to take in the views—and during festival season if we listen closely, we may hear strains of music coming from somewhere down below.", + "date": "2021-08-06", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Salt cones on Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Salt of the earth", + "copyright": "© John Shaw/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This shimmering white expanse could easily be mistaken for Antarctica. But what we're looking at isn't snow and ice—it's a surreal landscape of endless salt high in the Andes of southwest Bolivia. Located at a lofty altitude of about 12,000 feet above sea level, Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat (or salt pan), spanning just over 4,000 square miles. It was formed when prehistoric lakes dried up over centuries, leaving behind a desert of bright white salt that can be seen from space. During the rainy season (December to April), a thin layer of water covering the salt transforms the area into a giant mirror that reflects the beautiful Bolivian skies. If you're driving across the surface at such times, it can appear as though you are navigating through a highway of clouds.\nSalar de Uyuni contains more than just a pinch of salt; there's an estimated 11 billion tons of it here, with about 25,000 tons extracted annually. Local salt gatherers—'saleros'—scoop the raw mineral into mounds to let it dry under the sun before it's transported to the nearby village of Colchani, where it's processed and turned into table salt, which is then sold in Bolivia and other countries. But the real treasure is buried beneath the salt crust: Just below the crystalline surface lies the world's largest untapped lithium reserve, which could one day power the batteries in our smartphones, laptops, and electric cars.", + "date": "2021-08-07", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Elizabeth Quay Bridge in Perth, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Bridge to infinity", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Infinity Day has us visiting Perth, Australia, and the Elizabeth Quay Bridge. From this aerial view, the bridge closely resembles a tilted ∞, the common symbol for infinity first popularized in a 17th-century mathematical text. We recognize this unofficial holiday every August 8, because the number 8 resembles the infinity symbol—at least when tipped on its side—and the eighth day of the eighth month is an infinitely superior day to celebrate the infinite.\nView this bridge at ground level and you'll quickly realize that the graceful figure 8 seen from above is something altogether different when viewed from below. The architects designed the bridge to dramatically link the Swan River with the city. The upper left and bottom right curves seen in this image are actually double arches that loop up and then under a 360-foot pedestrian and bicycle pathway. The pathway offers striking views of Perth's central business district and connects the area with the newly developed Elizabeth Quay mixed-use development, featuring shops, cafés, apartments, and bars. If you ever have a chance to walk on this bridge, we recommend taking a moment to ponder the infinite, just like the mathematicians and philosophers of the 17th century did.", + "date": "2021-08-08", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Māori rock carving by Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell, Lake Taupo, North Island, New Zealand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A tribute to the ancestors", + "copyright": "© Evgueni Zverev/Alamy", + "description": "To celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we're on New Zealand's North Island, looking at the Ngatoroirangi rock carving by Māori artist Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell in Mine Bay. This artwork is part of a larger collection of carvings on the edge of Lake Taupo and has become a big tourist attraction despite being accessible only by boat. Four years in the making, the work is a tribute to Māori ancestors and guardians, and the integral roles they play in the Indigenous Māori culture.\nInternational Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples was created by the United Nations to draw attention to the distinct cultures of Indigenous peoples and to support measures that protect their rights. This year's theme is 'Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.' With this focus, the UN hopes to raise awareness about the unwritten rules, or 'social contracts,' that help communities function equitably. Historically, Indigenous peoples have been excluded from these social contracts, which were often meant only for dominant populations. This year's festivities hope to address that inequity and will include a virtual commemoration for guests to discuss how communities can redesign these contracts to be inclusive of the Indigenous and their ways of life.", + "date": "2021-08-09", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building in Washington, DC", + "caption": "A renowned museum celebrates 175 years", + "subtitle": "Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch on the institution's 175th anniversary", + "copyright": "© Ron Blunt/Courtesy Smithsonian", + "description": "In 1846, when Congress authorized an institution 'for the increase and diffusion of knowledge,' no one could have predicted what the Smithsonian Institution would eventually become. Today, on our 175th anniversary, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. And in the decades that I have worked here—as an educator, curator, museum director, and now as Secretary—I have watched us grow into a vital and vibrant 21st-century institution: conducting groundbreaking research, becoming a national leader in K-12 education, creating new museums that represent the American experience more fully, and equipping our audiences to tackle the world's most pressing challenges.\nThe Arts and Industries Building (AIB), pictured here, exemplifies our role as both a cultural steward and a hub of innovation. The Smithsonian's second-oldest building, AIB opened in 1881 as the US National Museum. An architectural icon located at the heart of the National Mall, its soaring halls introduced millions of Americans to wonders about to change the world—Edison's lightbulb, the first telephone, Apollo rockets. Since the 19th century, when it hosted early flight experiments and the country's burgeoning natural history collections, AIB has been a place for creativity and invention.\nThis forward-looking spirit is embodied in FUTURES, the Arts and Industries Building's large-scale, dynamic exhibition opening in November 2021. Focusing on interactive discovery and collaboration, the exhibition will feature art installations, technology debuts, interactive experiences, and ideas that preview humanity's next chapter. (This entry was written by Lonnie G. Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.)", + "date": "2021-08-10", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Perseid meteor shower photographed at the Dinosaur Museum of Erenhot in Inner Mongolia, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Everyone's watching the Perseids", + "copyright": "© bjdlzx/Getty Images", + "description": "These dinosaurs are (nervously?) looking at the annual Perseid meteor shower, photographed at the Dinosaur Museum of Erenhot in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. Known as Dinosaur City, Erenhot gained attention in the 1920s when dino fossils were found there. It's believed that more than 20 kinds of dinosaurs lived in the area during the Cretaceous Period around 70 million years ago.\nOne of the brighter meteor showers of the year, the Perseids occur every year starting in mid-July and ending in late August. This year, the light show will peak in the predawn hours of August 12. Like most predictable meteor showers, it occurs when Earth's orbit intersects with the long elliptical path of one of the millions of comets that orbit the sun (in this case, Comet Swift-Tuttle). It's called the Perseid meteor shower because the bulk of the meteors appear to originate out of the constellation Perseus.", + "date": "2021-08-11", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "African bush elephant herd, Okavango Delta, Botswana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Haven't you herd? It's World Elephant Day!", + "copyright": "© Juan-Carlos Munoz/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Maybe this shot reminds you of that scene in 'The Jungle Book' where a regiment of elephants thunders through India's dense brush. We're actually looking down at the wetlands of Botswana, a country that boasts a pachyderm population of 130,000—more elephants than any other nation. Unfortunately, herds here in the Okavango Delta have been hit hard recently: Mysterious die-offs in 2020 claimed about 350 local African bush elephants—and the deaths have continued, albeit at a lesser rate. Though the problem is still being studied, it's theorized that high water temps gave rise to poisonous algae blooms in the animals' watering holes.\nWorld Elephant Day, observed annually on August 12, is an international awareness campaign that highlights threats to the world's largest land mammal, from climate change to ivory poachers to causes we don't fully understand. The good news: Plenty of nonprofits are working to designate protected elephant habitats, defend against poaching, and promote positive human-elephant relations all around. Check out worldelephantday.org for a full list.", + "date": "2021-08-12", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Horned ghost crab, Grand Anse, Praslin Island, Seychelles", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Fight for your lefts", + "copyright": "© Ingo Schulz/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "It's International Left-Handers Day, so why are we showing this horned ghost crab whose right claw is noticeably larger than its left? Well, we're calling this crab a lefty because while its beefy right pincher is useful for grappling with other crabs, it uses its left claw for precision work like bringing food to its mouth, as a human southpaw does. (Though to be fair, it's never been observed which claw these crabs use for writing or playing golf.)\nAmong humans, lefties are outnumbered 9 to 1—so simple actions, from typing on keyboards to swiping on dating apps to zipping up a jacket to reaching for the toilet paper, are by design just a little harder for them. International Left-Handers Day is observed each August 13 to highlight this imbalance and work toward lefty-inclusive solutions. Call it a lefty rights movement.\nIf you're a righty, try going through today as if your left hand were dominant—you'll find it's not just lack of practice getting in your way but human design too. And once you've thrown both hands up in frustration, give 10% of your fellow humans a big hand for their everyday resourcefulness.", + "date": "2021-08-13", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ubehebe Crater in Death Valley National Park, California", + "caption": "When the desert blew its top", + "subtitle": "When Death Valley blew its top", + "copyright": "© Albert Knapp/Alamy", + "description": "Deep below Death Valley's charred surface, blazing hot magma once gushed up through a geologic fault until it hit groundwater. The magma quickly turned the water to steam, and like a defective subterranean pressure cooker, the Earth's crust blew its top in a ferocious explosion. The hydrovolcanic eruption sent up a mushroom cloud of steam and spewed burnt volcanic cinders for miles. It also left the giant crater seen in this photo and 12 smaller ones spread across the surface.\nThe Ubehebe Crater (pronounced you-bee-HEE-bee) is a half-mile across and more than 700 feet deep. Geologically speaking, Ubehebe and the other craters here are quite young. A 2016 study concluded that the craters were all formed in a relatively brief series of explosions—a period of days or weeks—about 2,100 years ago. Another eruption could happen, but visitors need not worry about the ground below their feet—seismometers in the region will alert geologists in advance of any future volcanic unrest. A trail around the rim of the crater offers views of the colorful layers of stone along the walls. Adventurous hikers can descend to the bottom, but it's a long slog back out again, especially on a sweltering summer day.", + "date": "2021-08-14", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen, a public pool on the shore of Lake Zürich, Switzerland", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Swim city", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Switzerland may be a landlocked country in the middle of Europe, but with about 6% of Europe's fresh water flowing through its countless rivers and lakes, there are plenty of outdoor swimming spots to cool down in the Swiss summer heat. Today, we're dipping our toes in the pristine waters of Lake Zürich in Switzerland's largest city, which has developed its own urban lido culture. Dotted across Zürich, you'll find lots of lidos (public open-air swimming pools or bathing beaches) that make the most of the city's lakes. This time of year, it's common to see bankers and other workers change from business suits into bathing suits as they enjoy a quick swim during their lunch break.\nThe lakeside lido in our image is called Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen. There's no sand here, but it does feature a circular boardwalk built over the water that surrounds a shallow pool. Nearby, there's a 200-foot water slide spilling into the lake, diving platforms, and a sprawling lawn for sunbathing and activities including yoga, volleyball, and table tennis. And of course, as we're in Switzerland, you're never far from the mountains—the snow-clad Alps are visible from here on a clear day. Swiss bliss.", + "date": "2021-08-15", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Silhouette of Shambhala roller coaster at sunset in PortAventura Park, Salou, Tarragona, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Let's ride! It's Roller Coaster Day", + "copyright": "© Joaquim F. P./Getty Images", + "description": "Whether screaming with delight and waving their hands or closing their eyes and praying for it to be over, these riders are on the downslope of one of Europe's biggest and fastest hypercoasters (that's a roller coaster over 200 feet tall). Spain's PortAventura Park is home to seven coasters, more than enough to get the adrenaline pumping. The Shambhala coaster, seen here, reaches 256 feet above the ground and has a max speed of 83 miles per hour. If that's too tame, the park's Red Force roller coaster climbs to 367 feet and reaches 112 miles per hour. Hang on!\nRoller Coaster Day happens every August 16, encouraging folks to visit their favorite theme parks and strap in for some winding white-knuckle thrills. With theme parks all over America back open for business this summer, it's a great day to make up for last year's lost rides!", + "date": "2021-08-16", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stairway to Heaven trail in Wawayanda State Park, New Jersey", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Wanderin' Wawayanda", + "copyright": "© Leembe/Getty Images", + "description": "Preserving more than 35,000 acres of prime New Jersey highland wilderness, Wawayanda State Park brushes up against the state's border with New York. The park's name comes from a transliteration of the Indigenous Lenape people's word for the area, said to mean 'winding water' or 'water on the mountain.' A lake and a mountain within the park are also called Wawayanda—perhaps because it's so fun to say?\nIn addition to the various rivers and creeks here, the park is home to 60 miles of trails, many of them covered with wooden planks. The trail in this photo is an out-and-back hike that takes visitors up to a lookout point on Wawayanda Mountain, where stunning views inspired the trail's name: Stairway to Heaven. (And now you have the Led Zeppelin song stuck in your head. You're welcome.)", + "date": "2021-08-17", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Pearl of the Adriatic", + "copyright": "© Jeremy Woodhouse/Getty Images", + "description": "Jutting out into the sparkling Adriatic Sea, the medieval city of Dubrovnik in southern Croatia displays its centuries-old charm. Here at the heart of the city is the Old Town, paved with limestone and surrounded by medieval walls that encircle its historic core. Visitors can walk along the walls, which stretch over 6,000 feet and were built to defend Dubrovnik from pirates and other unwelcome guests during the Middle Ages. Dotted by fortifications, bastions, and towers, the walls offer breathtaking views of the brilliant blue waters of the Adriatic on one side, and the Old Town's distinctive terra-cotta roofs on the other.\nThe rooftops of Dubrovnik tell their own story. Originally molded in the shape of the human thigh, the tiles immediately draw attention. Take a closer look and you'll see a patchwork of vibrant orange and dark brown roofs. The more brightly colored tiles are replacements—a reminder of repairs made after hundreds of buildings were damaged by bombings in the early 1990s during the Croatian War of Independence. The restoration process was backed by UNESCO—the city had been made a World Heritage Site in 1979 in recognition of its outstanding medieval architecture and fortified Old Town.", + "date": "2021-08-18", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Giant manta ray and a photographer off the Ningaloo Coast, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy World Photography Day!", + "copyright": "© Shutterstock Premier", + "description": "What's the best thing to do when you come face-to-face with a giant manta ray? Take a photo of course, and then share your creation with the rest of the world, especially on World Photography Day, celebrated each August 19. As this photographer can attest, a lot of work goes into taking a great photo. There's more to it than having mastery of your equipment and a willingness to go on the hunt for the perfect shot. You also must be ready for a magic moment like this one, so when that amazing shot does present itself, you're ready to capture it.\nAnd if you need even more inspiration to dust off the old camera, today could be considered the anniversary of photography. On August 19, 1839, the French government purchased the patent for the recently invented daguerreotype photographic process, named after French inventor Louis Daguerre, and offered the invention and instructions as a gift 'free to the world.' We'll say thanks by snapping a few cool images with whatever camera we have handy.", + "date": "2021-08-19", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rub' al Khali desert on the border of Oman and the Emirate of Dubai", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Signs of life in the 'Empty Quarter'", + "copyright": "© Daniel Schoenen/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "An unlikely tree stands amid the seemingly endless dunes of the Rub' al Khali desert in the Arabian Peninsula. The Rub' al Khali, meaning 'Empty Quarter' in Arabic, is a vast sea of sand. Spreading across 250,000 square miles, it's the largest area of continuous sand in the world, covering most of southeastern Saudi Arabia, with smaller portions in Yemen, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. One of the driest places on Earth, almost no one lives in the Rub' al Khali, and much of the desert remains unexplored. Some of the dunes tower more than 800 feet, and the depressions in between—called sabkhas—can be so soft that vehicles, camels, and people can easily become stuck.\nThe Rub' al Khali wasn't always so forbiddingly dry. At various times between 2,000 and 6,000 years ago, 'cataclysmic rainfall,' like modern-day monsoons, formed shallow lakes in the spaces between the dunes. Most of these lakes were temporary, but some lasted hundreds of years and supported a variety of plants and animals, even large creatures like hippopotamuses, water buffalo, and long-horned cattle. Rain isn't unheard of today, either. In May 2018, Cyclone Mekunu brought enough rain to once again form lakes in the Rub' al Khali, reportedly the first time that had happened in about 20 years—it was the rare occasion when the 'Empty Quarter' wasn't looking so empty after all.", + "date": "2021-08-20", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Petit Minou Lighthouse in the roadstead of Brest, Finistère, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Ambassadors of the airwaves", + "copyright": "© Mathieu Rivrin/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're visiting the Petit Minou Lighthouse on the coast of northwest France to mark the relationship between lighthouses and the 20th-century technology of amateur radio, commonly known as 'ham' radio. The International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW) is an event set up every August by a group of amateur radio operators from nearly 100 countries. Activities for this ILLW weekend are organized online with individual events held at various lighthouses around the world, where ham radio operators gather to broadcast and engage with fellow enthusiasts. The aim of these gatherings is to not only foster goodwill for ham radio around the world, but also to promote awareness of lighthouse preservation and restoration, and to honor the legacy these solitary structures have had on our collective maritime heritage.", + "date": "2021-08-21", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The shoreline of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, Washington state", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A wild, craggy corner of the United States", + "copyright": "© Chris Moore/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The sun is setting here on the west coast of Washington state's rugged Olympic Peninsula, where more than 3,000 square miles of marine waters are protected as part of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Wondering where exactly we are? Look at a map of the United States and draw your finger up the West Coast until it ends where the Strait of Juan de Fuca meets the Pacific Ocean. Those final 135 miles of shoreline form the landward boundary of the sanctuary, which also extends seaward 25 to 50 miles.\nThis area attracts more than 3 million visitors a year. Many come to catch glimpses of the 29 species of marine mammals that reside in or migrate through this area, like humpback, gray, and orca whales, plus seals, sea lions, and sea otters. Salmon and halibut thrive here, as do any number of seabirds that make their nests in the craggy rock walls, seagrass, and treetops. At low tide, visitors explore tidepools teeming with life. This sanctuary is more than an ecological resource, it's also home to vibrant Native American tribes. The Makah, Quileute, Hoh, and Quinault people have been here for centuries, long before the first British sea captains spotted the coast and gave it its current name.", + "date": "2021-08-22", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Little blue heron in Cuba", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A little blue", + "copyright": "© Sergey Uryadnikov/Alamy", + "description": "If you want to see a little blue heron in its natural habitat, head to the swamps, tidal flats, and lake marshes of the US Gulf Coast, the Caribbean Islands, and Central America—and bring your patience. These herons keep a low profile, and often sit so still while hunting, they can be hard to spot. The adults develop deep blue plumage, sometimes sporting purple feathers on their heads, and tiptoe around the shoreline on green legs. The chicks are born snowy white, which scientists suggest is a survival adaptation to help them blend in with cattle egrets and snowy egrets—both species with bright white feathers—to enjoy the added safety of being in a large group.", + "date": "2021-08-23", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old surfboards lined up as a fence near Paia, Maui, Hawaii", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Surf's always up in Paia", + "copyright": "© Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Old surfboards never die, at least not here, just outside the town of Paia, on Maui, Hawaii. Local resident Donald Dettloff constructed this fence beginning back in 1990 from over 600 discarded boards, most of which were either donated or salvaged from local junk and vintage stores. Dettloff originally wired some of his own boards to his fence to keep them from blowing away in a hurricane. Now the colorful display is a local landmark and even caught the attention of Guinness World Records for being the largest surfboard collection.", + "date": "2021-08-24", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Peekaboo view of Angels Window on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Arizona", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy anniversary to the National Park Service!", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "On the National Park Service's Founders Day, we're here on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona peering out at the stunning vista. Can you see the rectangular hole in the canyon wall near the top of the image? That's Angels Window. Brave hikers can make their way up to the trail above it, but the window itself is best viewed from various points along the North Rim. Far down below is the Colorado River. Beginning about 6 million years ago, it gradually carved downward through countless layers of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock. The Colorado and its tributary streams continue to deepen and widen the Grand Canyon even today.\nThe first national park, not only in the US but also in the world, was Yellowstone, which was designated as a park in 1872. It was followed by Sequoia, Yosemite, and Mount Rainier. While the Grand Canyon seems like an obvious choice for a national park, land and mining moguls kept it from becoming protected as a park for years. It finally became a national park in 1919, three years after the National Park Service was created on August 25, 1916. Each year on August 25, Founders Day is celebrated in all the national parks, where entrance fees are waived in honor of the occasion.", + "date": "2021-08-25", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A sea swallow feeding on the tentacles of a blue button in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "What are these creatures?", + "copyright": "© Gary Bell/Minden Pictures", + "description": "No, this isn't a still image from a sci-fi space opera. We're offshore of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, watching a Glaucus atlanticus, aka 'sea swallow' or 'blue sea dragon,' snack on the poisonous tentacles of a Porpita porpita, aka 'blue button.' At the tips of the blue button's tentacles are stinging cells called nematocysts, but the venom doesn't deter the sea swallow. Instead, once the sea swallow ingests the blue button's poison, it stores the venom in the tips of its own feather-like fingers called papillae. Would-be predators should think twice before biting the sea swallow. The poison concentrated in its papillae can kill a predator in seconds. If you come across either of these creatures washed ashore, don't touch! While the stings aren't deadly to humans, they can cause skin irritation.\nYou can't tell from this picture, but both of these sea creatures are tiny (about an inch long) and get around by floating on ocean currents. They're both also vibrant shades of blue to help camouflage them from predators. Of course, camouflage didn't keep this blue button safe from the sea swallow. Dinner time!", + "date": "2021-08-26", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Casa do Penedo (House of the Rock) in Portugal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Yabba-Dabba-Doo!", + "copyright": "© Olimpio Fantuz/eStock Photo", + "description": "This rock-solid house in the Fafe mountains of northwest Portugal looks like it could be the home of a modern Stone Age family. Known locally as Casa do Penedo (House of the Rock), its prehistoric appearance has drawn comparisons to the Flintstones' dwelling in the fictional town of Bedrock. But the secluded stone structure on our homepage is very much real—it was built as a rural retreat in the Portuguese countryside in the 1970s. The building is sandwiched between four boulders that serve as the foundation, walls, and ceiling of the house, blending in as part of the beautiful natural landscape.\nIt may appear small on the outside, but inside there are two floors, comprising a kitchen, living room, bathroom, and bedrooms—just enough space for a family and their pet dinosaur. Many of the rustic fittings, including furniture, stairs, and handrails, are made of logs. There's no electricity, but there is a stone fireplace and even a small swimming pool carved into a rock on the boulder-strewn property. The quirkiness of the building has attracted plenty of curious visitors over the years, leaving the owners between a rock and a hard place. Due to an influx of tourists, Casa do Penedo can no longer be used as a peaceful getaway and has even been equipped with bulletproof windows and a steel door to fend off vandals. Today it functions as a small museum with relics and photographs from the house's history.", + "date": "2021-08-27", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red-billed oxpeckers on an impala in Mpumalanga, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Relationship status: It's complicated", + "copyright": "© Heini Wehrle/Minden Pictures", + "description": "By posing for us, are these red-billed oxpeckers imposing on the impala? Well, science hasn't quite decided on this one. The relationship between parasite-eating birds and hoofed mammals was once considered a textbook example of mutualism, with oxpeckers cleaning up the ticks and fleas that bug the bigger beasts. Which is what we'd like to think is going on here.\nBut research in the last few decades suggests the oxpeckers only seek out ticks that have had their fill of mammalian blood—making their benefit to impalas and similar animals minimal. So is our impala friend getting a free cleaning or being taken for a ride? We'll let you decide.", + "date": "2021-08-28", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Underground lake in Ruskeala Mountain Park, Karelia, Russia", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Notes from an underground lake", + "copyright": "© Konstantin Trubavin/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "The Ruskeala Mountain Park is an eerily beautiful reminder of the booming mining industry that thrived for centuries in this area of Russia near the border with Finland. Located on the site of an abandoned marble quarry, the park opened to the public in 2005. The centuries-old quarry has been flooded with groundwater since the end of World War II, although some old buildings and kilns from the mines are still intact.\nMiners in this area once extracted and exported limestone, and more importantly, marble, for use in large building projects in Russia. Catherine the Great is said to have had an affinity for the white marble that came from Ruskeala and urged its use in the construction of many of the beautiful buildings in St. Petersburg during her 18th-century reign as empress. Ruskeala marble eventually ended up in famous landmarks of the city, including St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Michael's Castle, and the Marble Palace, among others. While the mines finally stopped operations in the 1990s, the park is now a popular day trip for tourists who want to learn more about the history of mining in the region.", + "date": "2021-08-29", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Crater glow from Mount Mayon in the Philippines", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Behold the 'perfect' cone", + "copyright": "© Per-Andre Hoffmann/Cavan", + "description": "How far would you have to travel for the 'perfect cone'? Well, probably not too far if you're talking ice cream. But if volcanoes are what you're looking for, you'll have to make your way to Mount Mayon on the Philippine island of Luzon. The glowing lava you see is on the tip of what many consider to be the world's most perfectly shaped, symmetrical volcanic cone. Mount Mayon has erupted dozens of times in the past 400 years, and there was a significant eruption as recently as 2018. Even this year, white steam plumes and a faint crater glow are sometimes visible. Mayon is the most active volcano in an island nation full of active volcanos. It's located inside the UNESCO Albay Biosphere Reserve as well as in the Philippine's Mayon Volcano Natural Park. Despite its active status, tourists still flock to the park to view the unique beauty of this cone-shaped spectacle.", + "date": "2021-08-30", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Đurđevića Tara Bridge in Montenegro", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Bridge over the River Tara", + "copyright": "© Hike The World/Shutterstock", + "description": "In northern Montenegro, the Đurđevića Tara Bridge is the fastest passage between the villages of Budečevica and Trešnjica. The five-arch concrete bridge was completed in 1940 just as World War II was spreading across Europe. By 1941, Italian forces from the Axis powers had invaded this region. Local guerrilla fighters took an extreme measure to keep the Italian army from crossing the Tara River Valley: They blew up one of the arches, making the bridge unpassable and slowing the advancement of the invading forces. The bridge was rebuilt in 1946, and though it retains its original name, some still call it the anti-fascist bridge. And now you know an awesome story about a bridge in Montenegro.", + "date": "2021-08-31", + "path": "US/images/2021-08-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-08-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A porcini mushroom", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's National Mushroom Month!", + "copyright": "© vnosokin/Getty Images", + "description": "Is it just us or does this porcini mushroom look straight out of a fairy tale? We're featuring this sweet 'shroom today because September is National Mushroom Month, a non-official holiday inaugurated in 1992 as part of a governmental effort to promote mushroom farming in the US. Some of the biggest celebrations this month occur in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, which is recognized as the Mushroom Capital of the World. The town of just 6,000 people cultivates around 500 million pounds of mushrooms each year, about half of the total US crop.\nThe porcini variety (or Boletus edulis) is very difficult to cultivate, so it’s usually foraged in the wild. Praised for their rich, versatile flavor, porcini are among the most popular—and priciest—wild mushroom varieties. Which type of mushroom is your favorite?", + "date": "2021-09-01", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Porto Flavia, Sardinia, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A cliffside harbor in Sardinia", + "copyright": "© Visualframing/Adobe Stoc", + "description": "The mining industry in Sardinia, Italy, was booming in the early 20th century, as European nations looked to reconstruct from the damage of World War I. But Sardinians faced myriad logistical issues trying to export the zinc, lead, and other minerals that were in high demand. Miners on the island were using modern techniques to extract more and more ore, but it wasn't until 1924, when engineer Cesare Vecelli designed and built the mining infrastructure along the cliffs in Porto Flavia, that getting ore off the island matched their ability to extract it.\nBefore Vecelli's architectural marvel at Porto Flavia began operating, ore was often hand carried in wicker baskets and loaded by workers onto boats, a process that was slow, expensive, and often dangerous. Vecelli's innovation was a loading system built high in the cliffs that used gravity to lower ore directly onto ships waiting in the harbor below, saving time and cutting costs by up to 70%. Porto Flavia, which Vecelli named after his daughter, wasn't purely an exercise in productivity. The engineer added design flourishes including a concrete tower, as well as an arched doorway and windows, giving the port a certain elegance not normally associated with a mining hub. These days, Porto Flavia lives on as a UNESCO-protected tourist attraction.", + "date": "2021-09-02", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The 'Alien Egg Hatchery' in the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, New Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Welcome to the 'Alien Egg Hatchery'", + "copyright": "© Ian Shive/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The otherworldly rock formations in the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness inspired some creative names—such as the 'Alien Egg Hatchery' seen in this photo. More than 70 million years ago, this desert was a tidal swamp along the shore of the long-evaporated Western Interior Seaway that once bisected North America. A diverse array of sediment and rock was deposited by the waters, and after the seaway retreated, the rocks remained.\nToday these inspiring desert landscapes are a protected area thanks to the Wilderness Act of 1964. If you're planning a road trip along any of New Mexico's Scenic Byways, make time for the Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway, which will take you directly to Bisti/De-Na-Zin.", + "date": "2021-09-03", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Anna's hummingbird", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Humming along", + "copyright": "© Dee/Getty Images", + "description": "Did you know that in the US, the first Saturday in September is National Hummingbird Day? You do now! And what a terrific bird to celebrate. Hummingbirds, such as the Anna's hummingbird in this photo, are crucial to healthy ecosystems. Many flowers have evolved funnel-shaped blooms specifically to attract hummingbirds—large insects like bumblebees can’t always squeeze into these tubular blossoms. But hummingbirds can plunge their long, narrow bills deep into the blooms to find the nectar that accumulates in the base and in the process, they spread pollen from flower to flower.\nThey're also highly adaptable. While many other hummingbirds on the Pacific Coast of North America migrate to warmer areas as fall and winter approach, the Anna's hummingbird can survive the cooler temps by bulking up its fat stores or, if necessary, slowing down its metabolism to cope with the cold.\nIf you don't know the words to the hummingbird national anthem, it's easy: Just hum along.", + "date": "2021-09-04", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Regata Storica on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Venice's grand regatta", + "copyright": "© Alexander Duffner/Alamy", + "description": "Every year, on the first Sunday of September, Venice celebrates the Regata Storica along the city's most famous canal. The event is the highlight of the Venetian rowing calendar and consists of two parts: a historical boat parade and a series of rowing races. Festivities begin with a regal water pageant comprising a flotilla of colorful boats from the 16th century. Gondoliers are dressed in period costume as they ferry high-ranking Venetian officials up the Grand Canal in a faithful recreation of Venice's storied maritime past. The regatta commemorates the welcome given in 1489 to Caterina Cornaro, the wife of the King of Cyprus, who renounced her throne in favor of Venice.\nAfter the parade, it's time for the racing. Competitions are divided by age categories and feature different types of historical boats. The last and most popular race is the gondolini regatta. A lighter and faster version of the gondola from which it takes its shape, the gondolino is rowed by two competitors—standing as per Venetian tradition—who power their way up the Grand Canal toward the finish line at the famous 'machina,' the spectacular floating stage in front of the Ca' Foscari palace on the city's waterfront.", + "date": "2021-09-05", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Park service employees inspecting Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "All in a day's work", + "copyright": "© Universal Images Group via Getty Images", + "description": "For Labor Day this year, we're at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota watching park rangers inspect the 60-foot-tall granite faces of Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Over on the left, and just out of camera shot, is George Washington. Beginning in 1927, sculptor Gutzon Borglum led more than 400 workers to carve these presidential visages into the granite face of Mount Rushmore. These tradespeople were not artists—most of them were miners who had come to the Black Hills looking for gold—but they knew how to use dynamite, jackhammers, and chisels, and so they worked for 14 years carving the likenesses into the stone.\nThis holiday weekend, as you grill, relax, or maybe even work like these rangers and the tradespeople who came before them, it's worth noting the origins of this holiday. Labor Day was established in the late 19th century by trade unionists who wanted a day to honor the social and economic achievements of American workers. However you labor, and however you spend your day, we hope it's a pleasant one.", + "date": "2021-09-06", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Humpback whales off the coast of Massachusetts", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Whale hello there!", + "copyright": "© Eric Kulin/plainpicture", + "description": "It's whale-watching season here off the coast of Massachusetts and these humpback whales and their seagull friends are in a feeding frenzy. Here's a little tip if you ever find yourself seeking out humpbacks: Look for birds. Where there are swarms of dive-bombing birds, there will be fish, and where there are fish, there may be humpback whales.\nIt appears this pod of humpbacks is engaged in 'bubble-net feeding,' a phenomenon that involves the whales diving below a school of fish and then blowing bubbles as they twirl back up. The bubbles create a 'net' around the fish, disorienting them and allowing the whales to gobble up mouthfuls as they rise to the surface.\nIt's an ingenious way to catch prey. This is the feeding season after all, and these whales spend up to 20 hours a day eating 1 to 1.5 tons of krill and small fish. As for the seagulls pictured here, they certainly appear happy to take part in the feast. Bon appétit!", + "date": "2021-09-07", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Livraria Lello, a bookstore in Porto, Portugal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Enter the magical world of Livraria Lello", + "copyright": "© Nido Huebl/Shutterstock", + "description": "How will you celebrate International Literacy Day today? We're highlighting this important observance with a photo of a very special bookstore, Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal. With its art nouveau façade, neo-Gothic interior, stained-glass ceiling, swooping catwalks, and the dramatic, curvaceous staircase with crimson steps, the Lello is considered one of the most beautiful—and among the oldest—bookstores in the world. The Lello bookstore opened in 1906 and has been serving up the magic of books ever since.", + "date": "2021-09-08", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "San Juan Islands, Washington", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Islands of the Salish Sea", + "copyright": "© Stephen Matera/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The San Juan archipelago is made up of over 400 islands and rocks, some only visible during low tide. They're scattered across the Salish Sea between Washington state and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. No bridges connect the San Juans to the mainland, but four of the largest islands—San Juan, Orcas, Lopez, and Shaw—are accessible via the Washington State Ferries system. Tourists come to the islands to take in the stunning coastal views, catch a glimpse of resident orcas, and partake in many outdoor activities, such as sea kayaking, biking, and hiking.\nOne popular destination is the San Juan Island National Historical Park, which was established on September 9, 1966, to commemorate the Pig War. That strangely named confrontation between the US and the UK was sparked, in part, by the killing of a pig in 1859. But it was really a dispute over ownership of the islands.", + "date": "2021-09-09", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "River Avon in Bath, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating all things Austen", + "copyright": "© Robert Harding World Imagery/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Bath, in southwestern England, was the first home Jane Austen knew away from her tiny village when she moved here at about age 25. Though the author only lived in Bath from 1801 to 1806 and did little writing here, no doubt this spa city on the River Avon gave her inspiration. After all, Bath was a popular resort at the time for Britain's upper crust—the posh, mannered society types whom Austen satirized so wittily in novels like 'Pride and Prejudice.'\nThe Jane Austen Festival kicks off in Bath today and runs for 10 days, offering theatrical performances, walking and driving tours, a masked ball, and much more. Drawing thousands of fans each year, it's the largest and longest-running Austen event in the world.", + "date": "2021-09-10", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "US flag on part of a 9/11 memorial overlooking the New York skyline from Exchange Place, Jersey City, New Jersey", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "20 years later", + "copyright": "© Gary Hershorn/Getty Images", + "description": "The glassy lower Manhattan skyline is so pristine it's hard to fathom the tragic scene it became 20 years ago today. But this twisted beam resting on the Hudson River's shores is one of many reminders.\nOf the 2,977 people who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks, 37 were from here in Jersey City. Their names are engraved in this memorial on a granite slab, displayed alongside steel recovered from the collapsed World Trade Center.\nThe monument is a vivid artifact of the deep loss felt that day, and ever after. Glancing past the memorial at the restored city, hopefully you're also reminded of something that was never destroyed: Our ability to regroup and rebuild after trying times, whether in 2001 or 2021.", + "date": "2021-09-11", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Asian elephants in West Bengal, India", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A grand event", + "copyright": "© Avijan Saha/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It's Grandparents Day in the USA! Did you know Asian elephants live an average of 60 years in the wild? That means this pair of pachyderms in West Bengal, India, could easily be grandparents. Or great-grandparents, or even great-great-grandparents, considering elephants normally start having babies at around age 12.\nIf you're lucky enough to have grandparents (or greats or great-greats) in your life, why not make some calls today and see what they're up to? And once you've done your filial duty, try our quiz on famous grandfolks.", + "date": "2021-09-12", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of the Venice Skatepark in Venice Beach, Los Angeles", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Sand, sun, and sk8ers", + "copyright": "© Ingus Kruklitis/Getty Images", + "description": "Walk the busy boardwalk of Venice Beach in Los Angeles, and you'll see more than distant yachts sailing past—like an endless stream of skateboarders whizzing by within inches, always seeming to dodge you and your snow cone at the last second. Wanna bet they're headed to this world-famous skatepark right on the beach?\nFirst poured in 2009 and serving locals, tourists, and pros alike ever since, Venice Skatepark's three bowls are usually brimming with skilled skaters—and visitors crowding the railings hoping to spy sick tricks. It's an appropriate setting for a top-notch skate spot: Bustling SoCal beaches like Venice were the birthplace of skateboarding, invented by bored surfers who wanted to cruise the land on days when waves were weak.", + "date": "2021-09-13", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aldeyjarfoss waterfall in northern Iceland's interior landscape", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Behold the mighty Aldeyjarfoss", + "copyright": "© Jim Patterson/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "In waterfall-dense Iceland, it says something that Aldeyjarfoss is considered one of the most beautiful sights in the country. Fed by Iceland's largest ice cap, the 65-foot fall is flanked by distinctive hexagon-shaped basalt columns seemingly carved by some Norse god.\nOkay, the columns may not have their origins with Odin's kin. Geologists will tell us that they're formed as lava flows cool and buckle under stress, with cracks penetrating deep into newly formed rock. The path of least resistance places these cracks at 120-degree intersections. So as the cracks run deeper, their shape averages out to a near-perfect hexagon—exposing neatly geometric columns when the rock face eventually shears off.", + "date": "2021-09-14", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Artist Jesus 'CIMI' Alvarado painting his mural 'Fronterizos' on a wall of the El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso, Texas", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "It's National Hispanic Heritage Month", + "copyright": "© Paul Ratje/AFP via Getty Images", + "description": "National Hispanic Heritage Month takes us to the Texas border town of El Paso, where artist Jesus 'CIMI' Alvarado is pictured applying the final touches to the mural he calls 'Fronterizos' (Border People). It was commissioned by the El Paso Museum of Art for one of its outside walls. Alvarado began his painting career as a graffiti artist, tagging the walls of the city's historic Segundo Barrio, and today his work can be found throughout the city. This mural depicts a local musician, Johnny Barragan, with an unnamed woman, and is described as an ode to a hometown hero of El Paso.", + "date": "2021-09-15", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A cry for independence", + "copyright": "© Lukas Bischoff Photograph/Shutterstock", + "description": "The Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City has hosted art exhibits, music and dance performances, and much more since its opening in 1934. The ornate Art Nouveau building was originally planned to open years earlier in 1910 to mark the 100th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain. Even though it missed that 1910 deadline, the Palacio de Bellas Artes is still considered a symbol of Mexican independence. To get the story of how Mexico broke with Spain, we must travel 200 miles from this spot and back in time to the early 1800s.", + "date": "2021-09-16", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Benagil Cave in the Algarve, Portugal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Eye of the cave", + "copyright": "© Michael Malorny/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Many sea caves and rock formations line the alluring Algarve coast in the south of Portugal, and today we're shedding light on Benagil Cave—one of the region's most spectacular and famous natural landmarks. Just east of the small fishing village of Benagil, the cave was formed about 20 million years ago from the pounding waves that sweep in from the Atlantic. Rainfall has caused the softer segments of limestone to erode, creating a giant hole in the cave's roof, which is what we're looking down through in our photo.", + "date": "2021-09-17", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red panda at the Chengdu Panda Base in Sichuan province, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hanging out on a limb", + "copyright": "© Biosphoto/Alamy", + "description": "For International Red Panda Day, we're hanging out on a tree limb with this cutie in the Chengdu Panda Base of Sichuan, China. If you spot a red panda in the wild, consider yourself lucky. Not only will you have to travel far (they live in the mountain forests of Nepal, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, and India), but there are fewer than 10,000 wild red pandas, and they're rather elusive, hanging out up in trees. They also spend more than half their day asleep, conserving energy for—you guessed it—eating bamboo leaves. They spend a whopping 13 hours a day eating.", + "date": "2021-09-18", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Le Castella at Capo Rizzuto, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Arrr! Can you talk like a pirate?", + "copyright": "© mRGB/Shutterstock", + "description": "Ahoy matey! Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day so we present to you a fortress that was really used to defend against pirates. Arrr! This is Le Castella, a magnificent fortification on the Calabrian coast of Italy. For centuries it served as a defense against warring nations and rampaging pirates from the Ottoman Empire.\nLegend holds (and what good pirate story doesn't start that way?) that in 1536, an Algerian pirate nicknamed Redbeard stopped by here on one of his many European raiding sprees and wreaked havoc on this fortress. Gazing upon these rock walls, it's easy to imagine area soldiers at battle with Redbeard and his pirate ships. Can you see the cannons firing? Smell the plumes of smoke? Hear the clink-clink of sword on sword?\nAs for Talk Like a Pirate Day, the idea for such a day was dreamed up in 1995 by a couple of Oregon guys and became an unofficial holiday after writer and humorist Dave Barry helped make it go viral. Now every year on September 19, people all over the world raise their cups of grog and shout, 'Aye, aye!' Well, in our imagination, at least.", + "date": "2021-09-19", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Starlings in the wetlands between Denmark and Germany", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Birds of a feather flocking together", + "copyright": "© Viking/Alamy", + "description": "In the fall and spring, thousands of people come to the marshlands of the Wadden Sea, between Denmark and Germany, to watch huge flocks of starlings take flight at sunset. The birds synchronize their movements in a flocking behavior called murmuration. They swoop, shift, and turn as one, creating incredible shapes in the sky.\nThe Danes call this phenomenon 'sort sol,' or black sun. And the description's apt. The starling flocks can be so thick they appear to darken the evening skies. Experts believe murmuration is a defense against hawks and other raptors, or it could also be a way for the birds to stay warm as temperatures dip. Whatever the reason for their mesmerizing, undulating movements, one thing is undeniable—the starlings put on a stunning show.", + "date": "2021-09-20", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Rising Moon' lantern to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong's Victoria Park", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An old celebration for a new season", + "copyright": "© Bobby Yip/Reuters", + "description": "This photo takes us to Hong Kong's Victoria Park, where a group of engineers constructed a giant lantern sculpture called 'Rising Moon.' It's made of more than 7,000 recycled plastic water bottles with LED lights inside, to honor one of China's most important holidays, the Mid-Autumn Festival. While it's only been an 'official' public holiday in China since 2008, mention of the Mid-Autumn Festival first appeared in written historical texts as far back as 3,000 years ago. Families celebrate the holiday by lighting paper lanterns and sharing a meal, traditionally at a round table. This reunion is said to bring good luck and happiness.\nOne of the tastier traditions of this holiday is the eating of mooncakes, which are a type of stuffed pastry served during the festival when the moon is supposedly at its fullest and brightest. These famous cakes can be sweet, stuffed with a sweet bean paste, or savory and stuffed with ham, sausage, or nuts and dried fruit. Mooncakes are often given as gifts to friends, coworkers, and family members, and the holiday is even sometimes called the Mooncake Festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival is not only a Chinese holiday, but is celebrated across Asia, with each nation observing this family-friendly holiday in its own unique way.", + "date": "2021-09-21", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Baby white rhinoceros and mother in Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, South Africa", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "What's cuter than nuzzling rhinos?", + "copyright": "© Martin Harvey/Alamy", + "description": "Today is World Rhino Day, and to celebrate we're in South Africa, the home of the majority of the planet's white rhinos. In the wild, these majestic animals are grazers, with wide, square upper lips perfect for feeding on the grasses of African savannahs. The two-horned white rhino is one of five living rhino species, along with the black, greater one-horned, Sumatran, and Javan rhinos. White rhinos, like the mother and offspring you see nuzzling here, have seen their numbers dwindle due to poaching and shrinking natural habitats.\nIt's estimated that there are only between 17,000 to 18,000 white rhinos alive today, and those are still under constant threat from poachers who illegally target the animals for their horns. In fact, rhinos of all species have seen a precipitous drop in population, from a total of around 500,000 at the beginning of the 20th century, to just over 28,000 today. According to the International Rhino Foundation, the theme of this year's World Rhino Day, which also happens to fall on the day of the 2021 autumnal equinox, is 'keep the five alive.'", + "date": "2021-09-22", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Neptune", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Last stop before leaving the solar system", + "copyright": "© NASA/JPL", + "description": "Official telescopic confirmation of Neptune's presence in our solar system came on September 23, 1846, and it was a big deal partly because Neptune is the only planet in our solar system not visible with the naked eye. Credit for this discovery inspired a dust-up in the international astronomy community, as scientists from both Britain and France claimed they had been the first to predict the existence and position of the eighth and most-distant planet in our solar system before it was seen through a telescope. Eventually peace was brokered, and credit is now shared between the two factions.\nThe discovery of Neptune was a sensational moment of 19th-century science, since the existence and position of Neptune were predicted before the planet was even seen, thus confirming the basic principles of Newtonian gravitational theory. But those 19th-century astronomers were using astronomical coordinates first recorded by Galileo in 1612. The Italian polymath had correctly mapped Neptune's position more than 200 years earlier using a less powerful telescope. Galileo mistook Neptune for a star—but his coordinates prompted many stargazers who came along after him to look in the correct direction and identify Neptune.", + "date": "2021-09-23", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cusco Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Peru", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The crossroads of empires", + "copyright": "© sharptoyou/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today, we're 11,000 feet above sea level in the city of Cusco, in the Peruvian Andes. Cusco is considered the historical capital of Peru, a designation that's even enshrined in the country's constitution. The city served as a capital for the Incan Empire in the three centuries before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century.\nThe Spanish invaders attempted to destroy Cusco, but after failing to do so, changed course and began building instead. Cusco Cathedral, seen in the foreground of this photo, is among their longest-lasting accomplishments. Constructed in the city's busy main square called the Plaza de Armas, this Gothic-Renaissance-styled building took nearly 100 years to complete. The cathedral still holds a treasure trove of colonial art and archeological artifacts, and along with the city of Cusco itself, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.", + "date": "2021-09-24", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Escarpment Trail in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Autumn comes to the Porcupines", + "copyright": "© Pat & Chuck Blackley/Alamy", + "description": "Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is considered one of the few remaining large wilderness areas in the Midwest. Visitors can follow the park's Escarpment Trail, seen here, up to striking viewpoints of popular attractions in the park, like Lake of the Clouds and the Upper Carp River Valley. And in autumn, when this photo was taken, hikers are treated to a kaleidoscope of foliage as the hardwood forest canopy alights with fall color.\nAutumn—specifically the fourth Saturday in September—is also time for National Public Lands Day. Established in 1994, the observance was created by the National Environmental Education Foundation. The main goal of National Public Lands Day is to promote volunteering to help maintain our amazing protected public lands across the nation. It's also a free day for most national and state parks—including Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.", + "date": "2021-09-25", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Mackenzie River in Canada emptying into the Beaufort Sea", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "World Rivers Day", + "copyright": "© Norman Kuring, GSFC/NASA/USGS Landsat", + "description": "Today we're recognizing World Rivers Day, a celebration of our planet's waterways. The event branched off in 2005 from its source, BC Rivers Day, which has been observed by British Columbians in Canada since 1980. The annual event is now celebrated on the fourth Sunday of September by millions of people in more than 100 countries. It is a day that raises public awareness about rivers around the world and encourages their conservation.\nOur photo, captured by NASA's Earth-imaging Landsat 8 satellite, shows part of the Mackenzie River Delta and the river's turbid waters as they flow from the continent's far north into the Beaufort Sea in the Arctic Ocean. The Mackenzie is the longest river in Canada and has the second-largest drainage basin of any North American river after the Mississippi. It plays a vital role in modulating the Arctic climate as warmer fresh water mixes with colder seawater.\nAbout 7% of the fresh water that flows into the Arctic Ocean each year comes from the Mackenzie and its delta, and much of that arrives in large pulses after periods of inland ice and snow melts. These pulses, known as freshets, carry huge amounts of sediment—much of it derived from erosion of the Rocky Mountains upstream—which you can see pouring out of the river on today's homepage.", + "date": "2021-09-26", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Thorn bug, Pico Bonito National Park, Honduras", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Sharp-dressed bug", + "copyright": "© Mac Stone/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Sometimes to be left alone, you just have to act prickly—like a thorn bug. Looking like a plant's painful parts, this sneaky insect wards off predators simply by being itself. Thorn bugs are found in the countries of Central America, such as Honduras, where this photo was taken, as well as Mexico, and parts of Florida…but only if you can spot them.\nClearly our bug buddy's just trying to hide, so we'll stop poking into its little world. On to today's quiz. But stay sharp, because it's some thorny trivia.", + "date": "2021-09-27", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Fuji in Japan", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The snows of Fuji", + "copyright": "© The Asahi Shimbun/Getty Images", + "description": "This shot of Mount Fuji's symmetrical cone was taken in September 2020, showcasing the first snow of the season. The dusting proved short-lived, melting off in just a couple of days. And snow wouldn't come again until the end of December—raising new concerns about decades of rising temperatures on Fuji's slopes.\nAs we tiptoe toward another winter, we're cheering on Mount Fuji for a snowier season. It just isn't the same without that iconic white top!", + "date": "2021-09-28", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A wood bison near Behchoko, in the Northwest Territories, Canada", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "The largest American bison around", + "copyright": "© Don Johnston/agefotostock", + "description": "Emerging from a stand of trees in the Northwest Territories of Canada comes a wood bison, the larger of the two subspecies of the American bison. (The plains bison is the other type). The wood bison once numbered in the tens of thousands, roaming the chilly boreal forests and open meadows in northwestern Canada and parts of Alaska. But by the early 1900s, these majestic animals, as with their cousins to the south, were driven almost to extinction by hunting, disease, and habitat loss.\nThanks to conservation efforts, today their numbers have rebounded enough to move the wood bison's status from endangered to threatened. And one of the best places to see them in the wild? The Northwest Territories, an area that has become an important refuge for the largest land mammal in North America.", + "date": "2021-09-29", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Container ship in San Pedro, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Global commerce in motion", + "copyright": "© Cameron Venti/Getty Images", + "description": "The COVID-19 pandemic has been rough sailing for everyone, and especially so for seafarers on shipping vessels. As if moving more than 80% of the world's goods wasn't a big mission already, the pandemic created urgent needs for certain goods to be shipped to all corners of the globe. At the same time, it forced travel restrictions that made shipping more complicated. Hundreds of thousands of sailors and other shipping personnel have found themselves stuck on ships much longer than planned as virus precautions impede crew changes.\nSo this year's World Maritime Day—always observed on the last Thursday in September—is a good day to salute the workers who help keep global commerce in motion. World Maritime Day was established by the UN to improve shipping efficiency through international standards and cooperation—on safe crew-change procedures during a pandemic, for example. Maritime Day also aims to put seafarers and their sacrifices in the spotlight. Thanks, sailors!", + "date": "2021-09-30", + "path": "US/images/2021-09-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-09-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hyacinth macaws in the Pantanal region of Brazil", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "What's better than a smile?", + "copyright": "© David Pattyn/Minden Pictures", + "description": "How about two smiles? Some would say there's plenty to be glum about these days, but to help you grin and bear it, we're sharing this pic of a pair of hyacinth macaws in Brazil's Pantanal region as they say 'cheese' for the camera.\nThese cheery birds are here to celebrate World Smile Day with us. The observance is commercial artist Harvey Ball's second-most famous invention—after the iconic yellow smiley face, of course. Held the first Friday of October, World Smile Day was founded by Ball as a time to smile, spread good cheer, and perform acts of kindness. Can you make someone smile today?", + "date": "2021-10-01", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Ivishak River in the North Slope of Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A river on the tundra", + "copyright": "© Don Paulson/Danita Delimont", + "description": "This mesmerizing expanse captures a small stretch of the 95-mile-long Ivishak River in northern Alaska. The Ivishak flows in the Philip Smith Mountains and the foothills of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The entire run of the river is in a region called the North Slope Borough, Alaska's northernmost borough (Alaska is divided into boroughs, not counties). Look at the magnificent colors and textures this photo captures—it's a view that's preserved and protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.\nThe act was signed into law on October 2, 1968. It declared that 'certain selected rivers of the [US] which, with their immediate environments, possess outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other similar values, shall be preserved in free-flowing condition…' Sure, we could have summed it up for you, but instead quoted the exact text from the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to show how all-encompassing the intent of the protection is.", + "date": "2021-10-02", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Roman amphitheater of Itálica, near Seville, Spain", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Birthplace of Roman emperors", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Just a few miles north of Seville, Spain, you'll find the ancient ruins of Itálica, the first Roman city outside of Italy. The city was founded in 206 BCE by the Roman general Scipio as a place to house veterans from the Second Punic Wars. Itálica was also the birthplace of at least two Roman emperors.\nFor centuries, Itálica was an elaborate urban center with a temple, a theater, public baths, gorgeous homes for the monied elite, and a population of about 8,000 residents. This aerial view is of the city's famous amphitheater. It was built during the reign of Hadrian, who was emperor of Rome between the years 117 and 138 CE. Itálica's amphitheater was one of the largest in the Roman Empire. Thousands of spectators came from near and far to watch bloody gladiator fights, hunts of wild beasts, and public executions. The 'entertainment' here was not for the faint of heart.\nToday, the modern Spanish city of Santiponce has grown up around—and even atop—the ruins. Tourists come here to walk the preserved Roman streets, admire the mosaics, and imagine the scenes of life and death that happened in this amphitheater nearly 2,000 years ago.", + "date": "2021-10-03", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Andromeda galaxy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Hey neighbor, it's World Space Week!", + "copyright": "© NASA/JPL-Caltech", + "description": "Space is a big, lonely place, so it's nice to know we have neighbors. The pictured Andromeda galaxy is our Milky Way's closest neighbor—right next door at 2.5 million light-years away. Our cordial relationship with Andromeda goes back about 10 billion years to when both galaxies were still forming. But trouble is brewing: Andromeda is on a collision course with the Milky Way, due for impact in 4 billion years. This neighborhood's about to get rough…\nSometime in the 4 billion years we have left (preferably this World Space Week, October 4-10), we encourage you to turn your attention to the stars, whether you're in the countryside, a planetarium, or your backyard. World Space Week's 2021 theme is 'Women in Space'—and it's also the theme of today's quiz. How much do you know about the final frontier's famous females?", + "date": "2021-10-04", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kindergarteners drawing on canvases in Nantong, Jiangsu province, China", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A day to celebrate teachers", + "copyright": "© Xu Hui/VCG via Getty Images", + "description": "To celebrate World Teachers' Day, we're in the Jiangsu province of China, taking in this birds'-eye view of kindergarteners drawing together under the tutelage of some hard-working teachers. The UN created this day back in 1994 to draw attention to the vital role that teachers play in providing kids a quality education. The observation also highlights the obstacles that teachers face every day, particularly in challenging times like these.\nDespite the massive disruptions to classrooms around the world because of the coronavirus pandemic, teachers everywhere have continued to work hard every day to encourage young people to learn and grow, and to think about the world around them. So when these Chinese kindergartners are finished drawing, our hope is that they let their teachers know how appreciated they are! And we hope you can do something special for the teachers in your life today, too.", + "date": "2021-10-05", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dallas Divide in southwest Colorado", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A valley view at 9,000 feet", + "copyright": "© Ronda Kimbrow/Shutterstock", + "description": "This is the Dallas Divide, but we're hundreds of miles from (and 8,500 feet above) North Texas. This saddle amid the southwestern Colorado Rockies cuts a swath just north of the San Juan Mountains. Nestled in those peaks you'll find Telluride, Silverton, and other former mining towns that got a boost from the Rio Grande Southern Railroad when it came to the Dallas Divide in 1890. Nowadays the divide hosts State Highway 62, a less-traveled byway for most Colorado travelers—but worth the detour if you're keen on a sweeping valley vista.", + "date": "2021-10-06", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Huay Mae Khamin Waterfall in Khuean Srinagarindra National Park, Thailand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Great on so many levels", + "copyright": "© Casper1774Studio/Getty Images", + "description": "Water flows evenly over seven distinct tiers of packed earth at Huay Mae Khamin Waterfall, a remote gem four hours northwest of Bangkok. Part of Khuean Srinagarindra National Park, the waterfall features a trail network leading up to each terrace, offering visitors a close-up look at every level of the picturesque cascade.", + "date": "2021-10-07", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Common octopus off the coast of France in the Mediterranean Sea", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "An uncommonly cool critter", + "copyright": "© BIOSPHOTO/Alamy", + "description": "An octopus's life depends on camouflage, so don't tell this one it's sticking out like a sore tentacle. Or maybe this master of disguise is posing for the camera on purpose. Either way, we're glad to have spotted it just in time for World Octopus Day!\nThe intelligence and beauty of the common octopus have been hot topics since the documentary 'My Octopus Teacher' came out last year, winning a huge audience and an Oscar. But as awesome as this almost-alien creature is, don't let it hog the limelight: Today also kicks off International Cephalopod Awareness Days, celebrating not only octopuses but also their relatives like squids, cuttlefish, nautiluses, and even mythical monsters like the kraken.", + "date": "2021-10-08", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sandhill cranes and mallard ducks, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Birds of a feather", + "copyright": "© Cathy & Gordon Illg/Jaynes Gallery/DanitaDelimont.com", + "description": "For World Migratory Bird Day, we've journeyed down to Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in southern New Mexico to join a group of sandhill cranes and their mallard duck friends as they feed in shallow water. Each year beginning in late October, this 57,000-acre refuge becomes the winter home to tens of thousands of migratory birds including sandhill cranes and various species of geese and ducks who travel from as far away as Alaska and Siberia to hunker down in warmer climes. They stay until late February when they begin their journey back north to their summer homes.\nApproximately 2,000 of the world's 11,000 bird species migrate, some covering enormous distances. Imagine a nonstop flight between Alaska and New Zealand. That's the flyover distance the Arctic tern travels twice each year. World Migratory Bird Day is held twice yearly, in October and May, to bring attention to these migratory birds and their challenges. Take a moment today to look up in the sky and chances are good you'll see birds heading south for the winter.", + "date": "2021-10-09", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rainbow abalone shell, New Zealand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A shell of many colors", + "copyright": "© Lynda Harper/Minden Pictures", + "description": "We could perhaps fool you and claim you're viewing a long-lost Jackson Pollock canvas, but it was Mother Nature who painted this blackfoot paua (aka rainbow abalone) shell. And modern art it ain't: Fossils from similar marine gastropods date back at least 65 million years.\nThere are more than 100 abalone species in oceans around the world, but the blackfoot paua is one of the largest and is found only in New Zealand's waters. The Indigenous Māori people have long prized its black flesh as a delicacy and now others are discovering its distinct flavor, particularly in Asia, where the blackfoot paua fetches astronomical prices at seafood markets. After harvesting the abalone meat, the Māori use the colorful shells as decorations in traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. Paua power!", + "date": "2021-10-10", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Clan House at Totem Bight State Historical Park near Ketchikan, Alaska", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Indigenous living", + "copyright": "© Ron Niebrugge/Alamy", + "description": "Just north of Ketchikan, Alaska, is Totem Bight State Historical Park, a 33-acre space dedicated to preserving elements of the Indigenous Haida and Tlingit cultures of this area. Visitors can walk through the low door of the Clan House to see how families from the tribes once lived. The park also boasts a collection of 14 traditionally crafted totem poles based on 19th-century originals. The order and positions of the symbolic faces on the poles show the progression of a specific story that can be interpreted by those who know how to 'read' the carvings.\nMany US cities and states celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on the second Monday in October. The holiday has been embraced across the Americas, though the date of the observance varies depending on where it's being celebrated. Does your area observe this holiday?", + "date": "2021-10-11", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Saint-Malo in Brittany, France", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "High tide at the walled city", + "copyright": "© Mathieu Rivrin/Moment/Getty Images", + "description": "Saint-Malo was founded by the Gauls more than 2,000 years ago and has an appropriately rich and storied history. Built on the Brittany coast of the English Channel, Saint-Malo became an important stop for ships coming into and out of Western Europe. And because of its strategic location, Saint-Malo was, for a time, a favorite spot for pirates, corsairs, and privateers—as ships made their way through the channel, pirates lurking off the Saint-Malo coast could pounce easily while French authorities looked the other way.\nDuring World War II, in the summer of 1944, Saint-Malo was largely destroyed by American shelling and bombing as well as demolitions by occupying German forces. The Battle of Saint-Malo was the backdrop for much of the action of Anthony Doerr's 2014 award-winning novel, 'All the Light We Cannot See.' After the war, the walled city was painstakingly rebuilt, and now it's a tourist spot where visitors can walk down Saint-Malo's historic streets.", + "date": "2021-10-12", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An ichthyosaur fossil of the Jurassic period, Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Celebrating a young girl's age-old discovery", + "copyright": "© Christopher Jones/Alamy", + "description": "When 12-year-old Mary Anning uncovered the complete skeleton of a fish-like creature near her home on England's southern coast in 1811, extinction was a shaky idea in science. Fossils were nothing new—everything dies and leaves remains, after all. But could an entire species really die off? Were more of these 17-foot sea monsters lurking in the depths of the English Channel?\nThe fact that ichthyosaurs like this went extinct 90 million years ago seems obvious today (which, by the way, is National Fossil Day). But though such definite answers were still only suspicions during Mary Anning's lifetime, she persisted with paleontology. Her prolific fossil discoveries fueled both public interest and scientific understanding. Anning later discovered the plesiosaur at age 24 and the first-known pterodactyl skeleton found outside Germany at 27. Though she died young at 47, largely denied recognition as a woman in Victorian society, her influence endures like the fossils that fascinated her.", + "date": "2021-10-13", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Saguaro 'family' and Milky Way, Saguaro National Park, Arizona", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy birthday, Saguaro National Park", + "copyright": "© Christian Foto Az/Shutterstock", + "description": "If you know what these distinctively shaped cactuses are called, you can name this patch of public land in the Sonoran Desert. Saguaro National Park was established on this day in 1994 to protect giant saguaros like these. The slow-growing, prickly behemoths have been known to reach almost 80 feet into the Arizona sky. Just don't be tempted to climb one—take it from us, a closer look at that celestial display isn't worth getting jabbed by 3-inch saguaro spines.", + "date": "2021-10-14", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Farra di Soligo in the Prosecco Hills of Veneto, Italy", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Autumn in the Prosecco Hills", + "copyright": "© Olimpio Fantuz/Sime/eStock Photo", + "description": "It's fall here in the Prosecco Hills of northeastern Italy. We're just outside Farra di Soligo, a village about 30 miles northwest of Venice. This region is known for growing the glera grape used to make the sparkling white wine called prosecco. Once considered a poor cousin to Champagne, prosecco now eclipses it in global popularity. More than 600 million bottles of prosecco were produced in Italy in 2018, about twice the amount of Champagne.", + "date": "2021-10-15", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of the Temple of Hatshepsut near Luxor, Egypt", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Unearthing a queen's lost tale", + "copyright": "© Ratnakorn Piyasirisorost/Moment/Getty Images", + "description": "Almost 3,500 years ago under Queen Hatshepsut's reign, Egypt enjoyed decades of peace and flourishing culture, and this elegant temple is just one piece of her larger-than-life legacy. But the pharaoh who succeeded Hatshepsut forbade all mention of her rule, taking credit for her monuments and leaving her name all but unknown for millennia.\nBy the 19th century, many archaeologists had noticed a gap in the recorded succession of pharaohs. Through their efforts decoding hieroglyphics, cataloging artifacts, and finally excavating Hatshepsut's great temple in 1906, the greatest woman ruler of her time began reclaiming her place in the history books.\nIsn't it lucky we have people willing to dirty their hands and dig up the truth? On International Archaeology Day, which happens every third Saturday of October, we're celebrating those who solve human history's mysteries: the archaeologists of the past, present, and future.", + "date": "2021-10-16", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Redwood Memorial Grove in Whakarewarewa Forest, North Island, New Zealand", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A walk among the giants", + "copyright": "© Michael Breitung/Huber/eStock Photo", + "description": "On New Zealand's North Island, Whakarewarewa Forest is home to a diverse range of native plants and animals. There's also a series of lakes as well as hot springs, bubbling mud pools, and even active geysers. But Whakarewarewa Forest features something that no other forest in New Zealand can claim: a stand of majestic redwood trees called the Redwood Memorial Grove. The redwoods were introduced from their native California at the beginning of the 20th century.\nToday, the Redwood Memorial Grove is a popular hotspot for tourists hoping to walk among the giants, with an elevated walkway that winds through the roughly 15 acres of redwoods. Some of the trees have grown as high as 230 feet in the century since they were planted. These California transplants seem to have taken to their new home quite well.", + "date": "2021-10-17", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Capel Curig in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, United Kingdom", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A Welsh wonder turns 70", + "copyright": "© Sebastian Wasek/Sime/eStock Photo", + "description": "Here on the west coast of Great Britain, we're enjoying views of the windswept uplands and jagged peaks that surround the small village of Capel Curig in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. Renowned for its rugged and mountainous landscape, Snowdonia is the largest national park in Wales and home to over 26,000 people and even more sheep—the wooly farm animals outnumber people 3 to 1 in Wales. About 60% of the park's population speak Welsh, one of Europe's oldest languages, and today they will be wishing this spectacular setting a 'pen-blwydd hapus' (happy birthday) as Snowdonia celebrates its 70th anniversary.\nEstablished on October 18, 1951 as the first national park in Wales, Snowdonia boasts nine mountain ranges that cover just over half the park's 823 square miles. Its most popular peak is Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh), the tallest mountain in Wales and England, which you can see in the background of our photo. At 3,560 feet, Snowdon is one of 15 mountains within the park that top 3,000 feet. They're clustered close enough together to make it possible to reach all 15 summits within 24 hours, a feat known as the Welsh 3000s Challenge.", + "date": "2021-10-18", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Fanal Forest on Madeira Island, Portugal", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "These laurels are hardy", + "copyright": "© Val Thoermer/Alamy", + "description": "Go back 15 million years and you'd find most of Southern Europe looking like this fantasy forest: thick, scrubby underbrush canopied by wizened laurel trees. An epoch or two of human agricultural advances cleared those ancient woods, but patches persist on a few temperate Atlantic islands—especially here on Madeira, a Portuguese-held island off northwest Africa.\nThe Laurisilva of Madeira, at almost 60 square miles, is the largest surviving laurel forest in the world. Ninety percent of the forest's growth remains uncut, and some of these long-in-the-root laurels have stood for 500 years.", + "date": "2021-10-19", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Brown-throated three-toed sloth in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica", + "caption": "Feeling lazy? Today's your day", + "subtitle": "", + "copyright": "© Lukas Kovarik/Shutterstock", + "description": "Isn't it odd that many of us don't have to work on Labor Day, but International Sloth Day is just another Wednesday? If you're moving slowly today, that's just fine: You're outpacing today's homepage subject, which spends 90% of its time scarcely moving a muscle.\nSloths like this three-toed specimen in Costa Rica move very little to conserve the scant energy gained from their leaves-only diet. They live their whole lives hanging around in trees from their hooked claws, only descending for bathroom breaks and an occasional swim. Sloths even sleep in a dangling position—often snoozing away 20 hours of the day. Jealous?", + "date": "2021-10-20", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bald cypress and Spanish moss in the Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Here's looking Atchafalaya", + "copyright": "© Chris Moore/Exploring Light Photography/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Encompassing 14 Louisiana parishes and over 1.4 million acres, the Atchafalaya Basin is one of the United States' 55 National Heritage Areas, the one they call America's Foreign Country. It's the nation's largest river swamp and wetland—the bayous, marshes, and backwater lakes here nurture one of the most diverse ecological and cultural landscapes in North America.\nThe Choctaw people named the area hacha falaia ('long river'). Over the past four centuries, waves of French, Spanish, African, Acadian, and Caribbean settlers have contributed to the unique Cajun language, cuisine, music, architecture, and storytelling traditions that set this region apart.\nBald cypress trees—seen here draped in Spanish moss—are an iconic part of this incredibly rich ecosystem. Wildlife here includes crawfish, catfish, shrimp, bears, alligators, and over 270 species of birds. The Atchafalaya Basin was recognized as a National Heritage Area in 2006. Unlike national parks, NHAs function as partnerships between residents and local and federal agencies, which combine private and public lands into more livable and sustainable regions.", + "date": "2021-10-21", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Comet NEOWISE streaks across the sky over Sunwapta Lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada", + "caption": "Take in the mesmerizing sky", + "subtitle": "Jasper Dark Sky Festival", + "copyright": "© Stocktrek Images, Inc./Alamy", + "description": "We're in Canada's Jasper National Park, one of the best stargazing spots in the world, to witness the Comet NEOWISE shooting across the night sky. NEOWISE, discovered on March 27, 2020, happens to be the brightest comet in Earth's northern skies since Comet Hale-Bopp became visible to the naked eye in 1997.\nLook closely at the image (you may want to go back to the larger image on the Bing homepage). What else can you see? The photo on most screen resolutions will reveal the Big Dipper at the top of the image. On the far left is Arcturus, the brightest star visible in the Northern Hemisphere. That orange star on the bottom is Tania Australis, a binary star in the constellation of Ursa Major. And streaking across the skies are gorgeous red and green bands of color called airglow.\nEach year in October, amateur and professional astronomers alike flock to Jasper for the Dark Sky Festival, a two-week extravaganza of speakers, stargazing, and celestial experiences such as seeing comets like NEOWISE shoot through the heavens.", + "date": "2021-10-22", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eurasian scops owl in Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech Republic", + "caption": "Hoo's there?", + "subtitle": "Eurasian scops owl", + "copyright": "© Milan Zygmunt/Alamy", + "description": "In the owl world, you're either a member of the Strigidae or Tytonidae. That might sound like two warring houses from 'Game of Thrones,' but these are the two families of classification that make up the 200+ species of owls around the world. The Tytonidae family includes barn owls, which have distinct heart-shaped facial disks, while the larger Strigidae family consists of true (or typical) owls, most of which have round faces.\nThe Eurasian scops owl in our photo is a true owl and one of the smaller members of the Strigidae family. It is primarily found in regions of southern Europe, western Asia, and Central Asia and migrates to warmer regions in sub-Saharan Africa during the winter. It is a largely nocturnal bird, most active from after sunset to midnight. The owl's bark-colored plumage provides excellent camouflage during the day, when it roosts in shady trees and hollows.", + "date": "2021-10-23", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bavljenac Island, Croatia", + "caption": "This 'fingerprint' is one of a kind", + "subtitle": "Bavljenac Island", + "copyright": "© Julien Duval/Amazing Aerial Agency", + "description": "Of the 1,246 islands on Croatia's fragmented coast, the unique isle of Bavljenac might be the most identifiable. It's nicknamed 'Fingerprint Island' for its miles of dry-stone walls that look like the whorled ridges of a human fingerprint. The tiny, uninhabited landmass in the Adriatic Sea was once an agricultural center. In the 19th century—the heyday of Croatian wine production— farmers from the nearest populated island built the winding walls on Bavljenac to protect olive trees and grapevines from the winds blowing in from the Adriatic.", + "date": "2021-10-24", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dyavolski Most (Devil's Bridge) over the Arda River in Bulgaria", + "caption": "Does this crossing carry a curse?", + "subtitle": "Dyavolski Most", + "copyright": "© Petar Mladenov/Alamy", + "description": "You've heard of a bridge over troubled waters, but what if the bridge is troubled too? Legend tells of a Bulgarian stonemason, Dimitar, who was tasked with solving a bridge problem here in the early 1500s. Dimitar was hired to construct a crossing that wouldn't collapse into the rushing Arda River, as had all previous spans in this strange spot.\nHow could Dimitar build a bridge to beat all the others? By making a deal with the devil, of course. As one version of the story goes, Lucifer impelled Dimitar to encase his wife's shadow in the stonework, which imbued the bridge with supernatural strength against the rapids. The diabolical catch? Trapping her shadow meant she was doomed to death once construction was completed. Dimitar finished the bridge in 40 days, and his wife died shortly after.\nDyavolski Most (Devil's Bridge) in the Rhodope Mountains of southern Bulgaria stands tall to this day as proof of Dimitar's deadly pact. Or could it be, perhaps, that Dimitar was just a really good stonemason? Five centuries on, it's all water under the bridge…", + "date": "2021-10-25", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red fox in the Black Forest of Germany", + "caption": "A red fox stalks the Black Forest", + "subtitle": "Red fox", + "copyright": "© Klaus Echle/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Even in the most flattering daylight, foxes somehow always seem up to no good. Not to mention when they're spotted slinking up a fallen tree in a dank, shadowy Black Forest in Germany. These cunning canids get away with a lot just by being cute, don't you think?\nThat mischievous twinkle in a fox's eye hasn't gone unnoticed by countless cultures around the world. Most fox myths venerate the critter as a trickster or even a shapeshifter who outfoxes larger, meaner foes like lions and bears. But the fox is said to sometimes hoodwink humans too…so keep your wits about you while wandering the wilderness.", + "date": "2021-10-26", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A pumpkin patch in Newton, Massachusetts", + "caption": "In a field of fruits…or vegetables?", + "subtitle": "Pumpkin patch", + "copyright": "© Frank Debonis/EyeEm/Alamy", + "description": "It's not too late to pick up a pumpkin to add some Halloween flair to your doorstep. Although pumpkins are grown across the country, most of the 2 billion pounds produced annually in the US come from five states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Texas. While California grows the most pumpkins headed for the jack-o'-lantern market, Illinois wins in poundage, though most of its crop ends up as pie filling or other processed products—perhaps even in your pumpkin spice latte?\nAnd while we're talking orange orbs, what are pumpkins exactly? You might think they're vegetables, but botanists say they're the fruit of pumpkin vines. They're considered fruits because pumpkins contain seeds and grow from the same part of the plant that produces flowers. Whether you opt to consume or carve, we invite you to enjoy this fruit of the spookiest season!", + "date": "2021-10-27", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Necropolis near Dargavs, North Ossetia, Russia", + "caption": "Tale from the crypts", + "subtitle": "Necropolis of Dargavs", + "copyright": "© Yakov Oskanov/Shutterstock", + "description": "Be glad we're merely paying a virtual visit to this 'City of the Dead' outside Dargavs, Russia. Local folklore warns that if you set foot here, you won't escape with your life. We're not sure the dead pose such a mortal danger, but what's certain is that this is a dead-quiet village. These vaulted-roof huts are not homes—they're crypts.\nWere you here, you might peer into the sole window of any of these huts and see the inhabitants, some entombed with their earthly possessions, others laid to rest in rowboats to paddle into the afterlife. Many of the remains are preserved unsettlingly well—and they more than outnumber you. In use from at least the 16th to 18th centuries, this necropolis is populated by about 10,000 departed ancestors.\nSpooked enough yet? If not, try today's quiz about cemeteries, tombstones, and other grave matters…if you dare.", + "date": "2021-10-28", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ravens in Juneau, Alaska", + "caption": "An unkindness of ravens", + "subtitle": "Ravens", + "copyright": "© Brian Browitt Photo/Adobe Stock", + "description": "With their black feathers standing in sharp contrast to the misty Alaskan background, this group of ravens perched on a leafless tree conjures up a fitting image for this spooky time of year. In the folkloric traditions of many cultures around the world, these highly adaptable, intelligent birds have been considered symbols of all manner of unpleasantness. In Chinese mythology, they're blamed for bad weather, while Celts associated them with warfare. In some Native American traditions ravens are often represented as mischievous tricksters, while many European cultures associate them with evil spirits, usually of demonic origin. In English, a gathering of ravens like this is even called an 'unkindness'!\nBut the truth about these birds is that they are intelligent and sociable creatures, who happen to be very good to each other. They usually forage for food in pairs, are highly communicative, and love to play. Ravens also mate for life and are devoted parents who both fully participate in the raising of their fledglings. These super-smart birds even console each other, offer each other gifts, and recognize other friendly birds as well as individual human faces. So, while they may look menacing, you'll probably get along with them just fine if you treat them with respect. If not, well, these birds have been known to hold a grudge! After all, another term for a group of ravens is 'conspiracy.' Let's try to stay on their good side.", + "date": "2021-10-29", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Misty pine forest in the Central Highlands of Vietnam", + "caption": "Into the woods…", + "subtitle": "Central Highlands of Vietnam", + "copyright": "© Thanh Thuy/Moment/Getty Images", + "description": "The woods are a tranquil place, but they can be scary for a lone wanderer. Out here, you could suddenly find yourself running from the Big Bad Wolf, trying to escape a witch's clutches, or just plain old lost. Though often in the old stories, scary places like this are also where the hero overcomes a great obstacle or finds a valuable treasure. Could you be in luck?\nThe spindly pine forests of the Central Highlands of Vietnam, shown here, are the setting for many traditional tales of evil spirits and spells. But even if you don't believe in all that magic stuff, a forest can still feel enchanted when twilight bathes the misty air. Just don't lose your way out here…", + "date": "2021-10-30", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grotesques at York Minster, North Yorkshire, England", + "caption": "Wishing you a grotesque Halloween", + "subtitle": "Happy Halloween!", + "copyright": "© John Potter/Alamy", + "description": "These mask-like monsters of the Minster wish you a hearty 'Happy Halloween'! That's York Minster, by the way, the towering medieval cathedral in the heart of York, England, decorated with these impish figures meant to scare off evil spirits. Just don't call them gargoyles (for that title to apply, they'd need waterspouts)! Statues like these fellas bear an even more Halloween-appropriate name: grotesques.", + "date": "2021-10-31", + "path": "US/images/2021-10-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-10-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The sculpture 'Kindred Spirits' by Alex Pentek in Bailick Park, Midleton, County Cork, Ireland", + "caption": "Celebrating Native American Heritage Month", + "subtitle": "Native American Heritage Month", + "copyright": "© David Creedon/Alamy Live News/Alamy", + "description": "Today, on the first day of Native American Heritage Month, we're visiting Bailick Park in County Cork, Ireland. Why come to the Emerald Isle on a day meant to honor the contributions of Native Americans? The answer lies in a tale of shared humanity that begins in the 19th century.\nBack in 1847, Ireland was enduring a horrific famine. Humanitarian aid poured in from all over the world, but one contribution stood out among the others—the $170 raised by the Choctaw Nation to supply food to the starving Irish. It doesn't seem like a lot, but it was equivalent to thousands in today's money. Most remarkably, the aid came from a nation of people who, just 16 years before, had been forced by the administration of US President Andrew Jackson to leave their ancestral homeland in Mississippi and march 500 miles to areas west of the Mississippi River that had been designated 'Indian Territory.' They and other forcibly relocated Native Americans endured brutal winter conditions, disease, and starvation, as well as extortion and violence by local frontiersmen, ultimately losing about a fourth of their people on the 'Trail of Tears.'\nThe Choctaw contribution to the Irish in 1847 began a long history of friendship between the two nations, and in June 2017, with a 20-strong delegation from the Choctaw Nation in attendance, this monument in County Cork, Ireland, was dedicated. Named 'Kindred Spirits,' it features nine giant stainless-steel feathers, shaped to represent a bowl of food for the hungry. The sculpture was created by Alex Pentek at the Sculpture Factory in Cork, Ireland, with assistance from students of the Crawford College of Art and Design. It's meant as a tribute—or 'Yakoke' ('Thank you' in the Choctaw language)—to the Choctaw tribe's contribution to alleviating the 'Great Hunger.' The demonstration of empathy between the two peoples continues to inspire efforts to provide assistance for people suffering from famine worldwide.", + "date": "2021-11-01", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Marigolds decorate a cemetery in Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico, for a Day of the Dead ceremony", + "caption": "A day to honor the ancestors", + "subtitle": "Day of the Dead", + "copyright": "© Daniel Elizalde S/Shutterstock", + "description": "If you've ever been in Mexico during Day of the Dead festivities, then you've no doubt come across the beautiful orange flowers you see here. Marigolds are one of the main symbols of this festive, two-day celebration. The flowers are native to North America, and were deemed sacred by the Aztecs, who likened their bright colors to the sun. According to legend, those colors and the flowers' sweet aroma have the power to lure the souls of the dead back to this world from beyond.\nIt's believed by most scholars that Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, has roots that reach back thousands of years, long before Spanish colonization began in 1492. These Indigenous traditions eventually blended with the Catholic observances of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, November 1 and 2 respectively. During modern Day of the Dead festivities, Mexican families gather to eat, drink, and pay homage to their deceased friends and relatives, and if they're lucky, maybe even commune with them!", + "date": "2021-11-02", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moon jelly and golden jellyfish, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia", + "caption": "Sunshine on a moon jelly", + "subtitle": "World Jellyfish Day", + "copyright": "© Alex Mustard/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today we're celebrating World Jellyfish Day—even though these creatures are best described as otherworldly. Despite their alien qualities (not to mention their inability to vocalize), jellyfish have a lot to say to us about the history of life on Earth.\nFor example, species like the moon jelly and smaller golden jellies in our picture possess primitive eyes that only detect the presence of light, like the nourishing sunbeams they're chasing here. But some of their cousins, like the box jellyfish, boast several complex eyes with corneas and retinas. These differences help biologists understand how the human eye evolved to process such dazzling spectacles as the jellyfish's delicate dance.", + "date": "2021-11-03", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lanterns illuminated for the Diwali festival, Mumbai, India", + "caption": "All aglow for Diwali", + "subtitle": "Diwali", + "copyright": "© RAMNIKLAL MODI/Shutterstock", + "description": "Diwali is a five-day celebration of the symbolic victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Though Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu faith, it is also embraced by Sikhs, Jains, and even some Buddhists. Celebrants often decorate their homes with oil lamps called diyas and create colorful patterns on the floor known as rangolis. Streets, markets, temples, and other public spaces are also illuminated with hanging lanterns like those seen in our homepage photo.\nEach day of the festival has its own significance, but day three—called Lakshmi Puja—is considered the main event. Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth. To prepare for Lakshmi Puja, people clean their homes to welcome Lakshmi's blessings of prosperity and happiness. Diwali celebrations in 2021 last until November 6, so there's still time to embrace the light.", + "date": "2021-11-04", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pont Rouge (Red Bridge) over the Palmer River in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière, Quebec, Canada", + "caption": "A bridge to the past", + "subtitle": "Pont Rouge", + "copyright": "© Jean Surprenant/Getty Images", + "description": "When the Pont Rouge (Red Bridge) of Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière was built over the Palmer River in 1928, covered bridges were already commonplace here in Quebec. Simple designs imported from the United States allowed relatively untrained workers to quickly construct crossings like this. 'Ponts rouges' (often called this whether or not they were painted red) popped up wherever rural French Canadians required a convenient river crossing—as many as 1,500 were built between the late 1800s and the 1950s. Today fewer than 100 still stand, and some—like this one—are protected by local and provincial agencies for historic preservation.", + "date": "2021-11-05", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Female numbat in Brookton, Western Australia", + "caption": "It's World Numbat Day!", + "subtitle": "World Numbat Day", + "copyright": "© Martin Willis/Minden Pictures", + "description": "OK, you might be asking: World What Day? Meet the nifty numbat! Though it's one of many marsupials found here in Western Australia, the numbat is unique, sharing no relation to any living species. It's also critically endangered: This cute specimen is one of fewer than 1,000 of its kind left in the wild.\nNumbats behave a bit like Africa's meerkats or North America's prairie dogs, often standing on hind legs to furtively scan the surroundings for predators or hiding out in hollow logs or burrows. They've always got a nose to the ground, too, searching for nests of their favorite snack: tasty termites. A single numbat often slurps up 20,000 termites a day with its long, sticky tongue, something homeowners in Western Australia surely appreciate.", + "date": "2021-11-06", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mack Arch Rock at sunrise on the southern Oregon coast", + "caption": "Stacking up with the best of them", + "subtitle": "Mack Arch Rock", + "copyright": "© Dennis Frates/Alamy", + "description": "Much of the Oregon coast is characterized by colossal rock formations, known as sea stacks, jutting dramatically out of the Pacific. The sea stacks you see here run next to a grassy promontory in the southern part of the state that overlooks a mostly inaccessible stretch of coastline.\nIn the background of this image is Mack Arch, one of the largest naturally formed arches on the Pacific Coast and part of the Mack Reef archipelago. These sea stacks and beaches are home to a large concentration of seabirds like cormorants, black oystercatchers, gulls, and murres, as well as harbor seals, sea lions, and other marine wildlife. To help preserve this pristine sanctuary, the US Fish & Wildlife Service has designated it part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge and closed this part of the refuge to the public.", + "date": "2021-11-07", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Polar bear investigating a camera, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada", + "caption": "Nosing in on a polar bear pair", + "subtitle": "Polar bears", + "copyright": "© Matthias Breiter/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Welcome to Churchill, Manitoba, population 899 (if you don't count the bears, or the many human visitors who come around this time each year to glimpse the world's largest land carnivore).\nThis cold Canadian outpost becomes a polar bear hotspot in late fall as ice floes begin to form on the frigid Hudson Bay. Because the bay melts completely during the summer, the bears have to spend three or four months on land surviving on fat reserves they built up over the previous winter. But usually by early November, as many as a thousand polar bears congregate near the shore, waiting to step out onto the newly formed ice to start hunting seals again.\nThe bear who's front and center in today's image uncovered something else on its hunt: A motion-activated 'camera trap.' That's probably the safest way to get a close-up mug shot of this giant 'lord of the Arctic.'", + "date": "2021-11-08", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ancient rock tombs carved into the cliff near Dalyan, Turkey", + "caption": "The land that time almost forgot", + "subtitle": "Dalyan, Turkey", + "copyright": "© Reinhard Schmid/eStock Photo", + "description": "Among the remains of the ancient Anatolian port city of Kaunos are these carvings in the sheer rock walls above the Dalyan Çayı River. Overlooking the modern-day city of Dalyan, Turkey, what appear to be ornate cliff dwellings are really the weathered facades of tombs for the elite of a once-forgotten society.\nWith a history of human habitation going back almost 3,000 years, Kaunos has over the centuries found itself under Persian, Greek, Persian (again), Macedonian, Roman, Lycian, Roman (again), and finally Ottoman rule—just to give you the highlights. But it was the sands of time that conquered the city once and for all: Silty deposits from the river eventually mucked up the port so badly it became useless. Gradually abandoned, Kaunos' location was lost to memory, and its rock-hewn Lycian tombs, monuments, and 5,000-seat amphitheater were relegated to rumor until a British surveyor rediscovered the site in 1842.", + "date": "2021-11-09", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia", + "caption": "An island 'where nature and history meet'", + "subtitle": "Cumberland Island National Seashore", + "copyright": "© Wilsilver77/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "Along the southernmost stretch of Georgia's Atlantic coast are several barrier islands, and Cumberland is the largest. The US National Park Service (NPS) protects 9,800 acres of the island's wilderness, a place where, as the NPS says, nature and history meet. Human occupation on Cumberland Island touches on numerous milestones in the story of America.\nThese stories include Indigenous populations dating back 4,000 years and colonial-era settlements that included a large slave population. Eventually, Cumberland became a vacation getaway for wealthy industrialists in the 20th century before most of the island was designated a protected public land.\nThe natural beauty of the island's maritime forests and marshes adds to Cumberland's unique charm. And a lush ecosystem supports the island's diverse array of wildlife, including armadillos, alligators, and herds of feral horses.", + "date": "2021-11-10", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sailors on the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima on New York's Hudson River during Veterans Week, 2016", + "caption": "Honoring our veterans", + "subtitle": "Veterans Day", + "copyright": "© Apple White/Alamy", + "description": "For Veterans Day today, we're featuring a moment captured back in 2016 of US sailors on the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima. It was Veterans Week in New York City, and the ship was sailing across the Hudson River on its way to participate in the events. Every year on November 11 we celebrate Veterans Day and honor all service members living or dead, including these sailors. There are currently around 19 million living veterans and 1.3 million active service members in the US.\nThe USS Iwo Jima was named for the World War II battle on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. The five-week battle saw some of the fiercest and bloodiest fighting of the Pacific war. The battle's namesake ship is in active service and has deployed over the years to Liberia, Yemen, Haiti, Israel, and Lebanon. It also provided disaster relief during Hurricane Katrina. The ship's motto, 'Uncommon Valor,' is based on the words of WWII Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz after the battle of Iwo Jima: 'Among the Americans who served on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.'\nToday, we honor all who have served, living or dead. So, if you happen to see a veteran or a current service member today, be sure to tell them, 'Thank you.'", + "date": "2021-11-11", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Beavers Bend Resort Park near Broken Bow, Oklahoma", + "caption": "A vivid scene from Beavers Bend", + "subtitle": "Beavers Bend", + "copyright": "© Inge Johnsson/Alamy", + "description": "To take in these incredible fall colors, we've come to Beavers Bend, a 1,300-acre state park and resort in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. It's a scene that may confound your expectations for the wilds of the 'OK' state. The 'bend' referenced in the park's name is a nearly 180-degree turn in Mountain Fork, the river that runs through the park.\nMountain Fork was dammed to form Broken Bow Lake, which is not just another draw for park visitors interested in water-related recreation but is also used as a reservoir and hydroelectric power generator. To really take in the autumn color in Beavers Bend—or to enjoy it during just about any time of year—there are numerous hiking trails in the park and a train that chugs through some of the park's scenic areas as well.", + "date": "2021-11-12", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of El Tajo gorge and the Puente Nuevo bridge in Ronda, Málaga, Spain", + "caption": "A gorge-ous town divided", + "subtitle": "Ronda, Spain", + "copyright": "© Jude Newkirk/Amazing Aerial Agency", + "description": "Today we're visiting the mountaintop town of Ronda in the Málaga province of Andalusia, in the south of Spain. First settled by the Celts and later inhabited by the Romans and Moors, this dramatic cliffside setting is split in two by the El Tajo gorge, a rocky drop plummeting nearly 400 feet to the Guadalevín River. There are three bridges that span the gorge, the largest and newest of which features in the center of our homepage image and is—appropriately enough—called Puente Nuevo (New Bridge). Despite its name, the bridge is more than a couple of centuries old—it was completed in 1793 and connects the Moorish old town, La Ciudad, with the new town, El Mercadillo.\nThe Puente Nuevo was completed by Spanish architect Jose Martín de Aldehuela, who also designed another of the historic town's famous landmarks—the open-air circular building you can see to the left of the bridge. The Plaza de Toros de Ronda is one of Spain's oldest bullrings. Built entirely of stone in the 1780s, it's considered the birthplace of modern bullfighting. It was frequented by two giants of American culture—Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles, who were inspired by Ronda's beauty and bullfighting traditions. They spent many summers in these parts, and Welles' ashes are buried in an urn near Ronda at the country estate of his great bullfighting friend, Antonio Ordóñez.", + "date": "2021-11-13", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "First Cliff Walk on First near Grindelwald, Switzerland", + "caption": "Walking on air", + "subtitle": "First Cliff Walk", + "copyright": "© Hans-Georg Eiben/eStock Photo", + "description": "When it comes to breathtaking mountain scenery, it's difficult to top the village of Grindelwald in the center of the Swiss Alps, flanked as it is on all sides by towering peaks such as the Mannlichen, Faulhorn, and Wetterhorn. In winter, Grindelwald is home to one of the biggest ski resorts in Switzerland's Jungfrau region, and even in the offseason there's still plenty of adrenaline-inducing activity to be found here.\nFor example, you can take a gondola from the village up to a a small peak called First, home of the First Cliff Walk observation platform, seen in our photo. Visitors walk up the metal footbridge that winds along the side of First and onto the platform, which extends out nearly 150 feet over the abyss. The sheer beauty and verticality of the views from this spot are sure to set just about anyone's heart racing.", + "date": "2021-11-14", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Manatee in Florida", + "caption": "Spotlight on the 'sea cow'", + "subtitle": "Manatee Awareness Month", + "copyright": "© Paul E Tessier/Cavan Images/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we wish this gentle giant of Florida's warm waters a safe and happy Manatee Awareness Month. Closer cousins to elephants than to fellow sea mammals such as whales and dolphins, manatees follow a fully herbivorous diet of sea grasses and other marine plants—so these fish hanging out with our buddy here needn't fear becoming a manatee's lunch.\nWith the beginning of Manatee Awareness Month on November 15, a number of seasonal slow-speed manatee protection zones go into effect in Florida—boaters are urged to motor slowly through the water this time of year while manatees are on the move. But manatees face threats beyond boat propellers, including habitat loss, cold stress, toxic effects of red tide, and the loss of their favorite food, seagrass. Officials in Florida have reported an unusually high number of manatee deaths in 2021, mostly due to seagrass die-offs on the eastern Florida coast.\nThe good news? Manatee populations near Florida have rallied since their low point in the early 1990s, when it was thought only about 1,200 were left. The most recent state estimates have their numbers between 7,500 and 10,200 along both Florida coasts.", + "date": "2021-11-15", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Jacobite steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Inverness-shire, Scotland", + "caption": "All aboard the Hogwarts Express", + "subtitle": "Glenfinnan Viaduct", + "copyright": "© The Escape of Malee/Shutterstock", + "description": "Muggles from around the world flock to this iconic scene at the top of Loch Shiel in the West Highlands of Scotland to marvel at the 21-arched Glenfinnan Viaduct, also known as the 'Harry Potter bridge.' The curving structure was made famous in the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling's novels as part of the route taken by the Hogwarts Express, which carries students to and from the wizarding boarding school at the start and end of every term. And today is a reason to celebrate for Potterheads, as we are marking the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter's big-screen debut.\nIn real life, the Hogwarts Express is the Jacobite steam train. It's described as one of the greatest railway journeys in the world, taking passengers across the viaduct on a magical 84-mile round-trip between the towns of Fort William and Mallaig in summer months, passing Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, and some of Scotland's most splendid scenery.", + "date": "2021-11-16", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Boardwalk Trail at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Florida", + "caption": "Hey you: Take a hike!", + "subtitle": "Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary", + "copyright": "© Bill Gozansky/Alamy", + "description": "Hey you: Take a hike! And we mean that in the nicest possible way. After all, what's nicer on a crisp November day than lacing up those hiking boots and hitting the trail? (Especially when that day happens to be Take a Hike Day!) Of course, there might be no trails to hit were it not for state and national park rangers, foresters, nonprofit employees, volunteers, and others who forge them through the wilderness. Or in some cases build them, as with this boardwalk in the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary near Florida's Gulf Coast.\nConstruction of Corkscrew's Boardwalk Trail was started in the mid-1950s by the National Audubon Society, which manages Corkscrew Swamp as a wildlife sanctuary. It's clearly built for the terrain—particularly this cypress poking through a bespoke hole in the path. The walkway allows trekkers to easily traverse the wetlands without trampling the diverse flora and fauna on the damp ground.", + "date": "2021-11-17", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bohemian Switzerland National Park near Tisá, Czech Republic", + "caption": "Is this the real leaf? Is this just fantasy?", + "subtitle": "Bohemian Switzerland", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset", + "description": "Today we rhapsodize about the beautiful region called Bohemian Switzerland, but we're hundreds of miles from Switzerland. The name for the area originated with Swiss painters visiting the Kingdom of Bohemia, now the western half of the Czech Republic. They were reminded of their homeland by this region's dramatic sandstone formations. Turns out the acclaimed artist named Mother Nature finds inspiration here, too, turning the Bohemian Switzerland’s pockets of thick forest into a canvas of warm oranges and yellows every autumn.", + "date": "2021-11-18", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Subway slot canyon in Zion National Park, Utah", + "caption": "Celebrating Zion's birthday", + "subtitle": "Zion National Park, Utah", + "copyright": "© Stan Moniz/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Today, we're celebrating the 102nd anniversary of southwest Utah's Zion National Park with a visit to its Subway slot canyon. Zion is defined by its breathtakingly steep red cliffs, its maze of sandstone canyons, and its waterfalls with colorful hanging gardens. Visitors here can trek for miles, ducking into crevices and resting in canyons once occupied by the Ancestral Puebloans.\nThe bravest souls might venture into Zion's Subway. Yes, there's a 'subway' here, but it's not a transit system or a sandwich shop. You see the image we are featuring today? That's the Subway. It's a geologic marvel, a hollowed-out canyon reminiscent of a subway tunnel.\nTo get here requires some technical experience, or at least a guide. There will be bouldering, climbing down waterfalls, possibly rappelling, and a 9-mile round-trip hike on a trail that is a running stream with parts so deep, hikers have to wade or swim, depending on water levels. Did we mention the water is cold? But all that work will be worth it in the end for a photo like this. Zion is the third-most-visited national park in the country, but the park grants just 60 permits a day to hikers who want to attempt a visit to the Subway.", + "date": "2021-11-19", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'A New Breath' by artist Saype in Moléson-sur-Gruyères, Switzerland", + "caption": "'A New Breath'", + "subtitle": "World Children's Day", + "copyright": "© Valentin Flauraud/Shutterstock", + "description": "For World Children's Day, we're featuring an aerial view of a larger-than-life painting on the summit of the Moléson in the Swiss Prealps. The 16,000-square-foot fresco is titled 'Un Nouveau Souffle' (A New Breath) and depicts a child blowing clouds toward the horizon. It was created by French-Swiss artist Saype—real name Guillaume Legros—who is known for his grassy graffiti around the world. The eco-friendly artist uses biodegradable paints made from natural pigments such as coal and chalk, so by the time you read this, his land art will have already disappeared into the soil.\nSaype's mountaintop mural aims to inspire childlike wonder, which is an apt message for World Children's Day. Though there are numerous Children's Day celebrations around the globe, and on varying dates, the United Nations created World Children's Day—observed every November 20—to celebrate kids worldwide and to promote their welfare.\nPerhaps you can recall picking out shapes and pictures in the clouds as they drifted by when you were young. Why not turn that fuzzy feeling into action and find out how you can help build a better future for children. Just like watching clouds, all you need is a little imagination.", + "date": "2021-11-20", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Forest near the village of Invergarry, Scotland", + "caption": "The frosted forest", + "subtitle": "The Great Glen", + "copyright": "© Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Was this photo taken in a peppermint forest? This rare and delicate hoarfrost may look like a confectioner's coating, but it's just the ice that forms when the Scottish Highlands' fog mixes perfectly with a sharp cold snap.\nWe're in a storied section of Scotland—sort of a lowland of the Highlands—called the Great Glen. This deep valley runs 62 miles coast to coast—from a North Sea inlet on the east to Loch Linnhe on the west. The Great Glen's gentle slopes enclose fairy-tale forests like this as well as quaint villages and lochs—including nearby Invergarry and Loch Oich, respectively.", + "date": "2021-11-21", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Irohazaka road near Nikkō, Japan", + "caption": "Reading and riding on Irohazaka road", + "subtitle": "Irohazaka road", + "copyright": "© LightRecords/Shutterstock", + "description": "If you've ever wanted to learn written Japanese, a joy ride on this undulating road offers an unexpected tutorial. The hairpin turns in our photo are just a few of the 48 curves you'll negotiate on your way up one part of Irohazaka road and down another—together they make a scenic loop in the highlands outside the city of Nikkō. That's one switchback for each of the 48 hiragana symbols in an ancient Japanese writing system, with each marked by a sign showing one symbol. Not a bad visual aid for the still-learning visitor!", + "date": "2021-11-22", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cross-section of a fossilized ammonite shell", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Fibonacci Day", + "copyright": "© Marianna Armata/Getty Images", + "description": "It's a bit of a fib that Fibonacci, the 13th-century Italian math whiz, was the first to sketch out a number sequence in which each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, and so on forever. In fact, scholars in India described the sequence centuries before Fibonacci, and they probably weren't the first to figure it out either. But in any case, each November 23—that is, 11/23—we celebrate the infinite series known as the Fibonacci sequence.\nSo what does this have to do with our image of a fossilized shell? Try to picture the Fibonacci sequence on a graph. If you properly arrange squares of the areas 1x1, 1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 5x5, 8x8, etc., on graphing paper, a curved line drawn through each square will form a perfect expanding spiral not unlike the ammonite fossil cross-sectioned here. Not every spiral in nature expresses a perfect Fibonacci sequence, but nature does seem to have a thing for spirals. And in that sense the Fibonacci sequence seems especially elegant.", + "date": "2021-11-23", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines", + "caption": "Dry, with a chocolaty finish", + "subtitle": "Chocolate Hills", + "copyright": "© Danita Delimont/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "In late November, the dry season arrives in the Bohol province of the Philippines to create a magical confection: The green grass that covers these rolling, conical mounds begins to turn brown, transforming the area into what looks like endless hills of chocolate. At least 1,260 of these 'Chocolate Hills' are spread across about 20 square miles. The unusual landscape has become a robust tourist attraction, leading the regional government to construct a viewing complex amidst the hills in the town of Carmen.\nLocal legends tell several different origin stories for the hills. One suggests they're leftover wreckage following a battle between two giants. Another says they were formed by the tears of a heartbroken giant. Geologists offer a different story: The hills are a kind of cockpit karst—marine limestone deposits that were uplifted millions of years ago, then slowly eroded by wind and water.", + "date": "2021-11-24", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red squirrels in Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland", + "caption": "Wee mascots for today's feast", + "subtitle": "Happy Thanksgiving", + "copyright": "© Scotland: The Big Picture/Minden Pictures", + "description": "For this food-centric holiday, we're featuring two small but prodigious eaters, a pair of Eurasian red squirrels. These cheerful omnivores dine on the rich menu of available offerings in the forests of the UK, primarily Scotland, where our friends today were photographed noshing.\nRed squirrels eat nuts, fruit, flowers, bulbs, birds' eggs, insects, and more. They'll feast on deer antlers for a calcium boost, too. But their favorite dish? Seeds of conifer trees. It's estimated that one squirrel consumes seeds from about 20,000 cones each year. That's a lot for a creature who weighs in at just over half a pound.", + "date": "2021-11-25", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Zuni Olla Maidens at the annual Inter-Tribal Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico", + "caption": "Preserving a 4,000-year-old culture", + "subtitle": "Native American Heritage Day", + "copyright": "© Julien McRoberts/Danita Delimont", + "description": "While our photo today focuses on the colorful dress and jewelry of the Zuni Olla Maidens, people who've been lucky enough to see these women perform traditional songs and dances might have been distracted by their 'ollas'—that’s the name for the large clay jars that the women balance on their heads as they dance. The unusual prop has practical origins. The Zuni people have thrived in the Zuni River Valley in New Mexico for 4,000 years, and their handmade clay ollas have long been used to store food and water. A practical—if tricky—way for a Zuni woman to carry a heavy jar of water back home was to balance it on her head. Over time, the women began incorporating this skill into their dances, thus the formation of the Zuni Olla Maidens.\nWhile the entire month of November is Native American Heritage Month in the United States, today is Native American Heritage Day. It's a focused observance of the contributions of Indigenous culture and society to the United States. And, as some Native organizations suggest, it's a day to reflect on both the past and present struggles faced by Indigenous people across the country.", + "date": "2021-11-26", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Penn Station and the New York City skyline at night in the 1950s", + "caption": "A jewel glittering in the city", + "subtitle": "Penn Station", + "copyright": "© R. Gates -Staff/Getty Images", + "description": "If this image of New York City's Pennsylvania Station seems straight out of a classic film noir, it's for good reason. The photo was taken in the 1950s, just a few years before the city's beloved Beaux-Arts style masterpiece was dismantled and then demolished so that Madison Square Garden could be built atop its warren of walkways and train lines.\nThis original Pennsylvania Station opened to the public on November 27, 1910. It was built by its namesake, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, to compete with Grand Central Station. For 50-plus years, commuters and visitors streamed in and out of the grand and imposing Penn Station to take trains to and from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond. When the building was decapitated in 1963 with only its underground network of tunnels and walkways left in place, the demolition sparked city-wide and even international outrage. 'One entered the city like a god; one scuttles in now like a rat,' wrote architectural historian Vincent Scully. There was a silver lining to the cloud of demolition dust: A collective sense of loss galvanized the movement to preserve historically significant buildings in the US.\nToday, we celebrate the anniversary of Penn Station with more good news. On January 1, 2021, the first train left Penn Station from the new Daniel Patrick Moynihan Train Hall. It's a $1.6 billion architectural masterpiece of its own, built from the adjacent US post office building and taking design cues from the original Penn Station building, pictured here. We'll toast to that!", + "date": "2021-11-27", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Centennial Bridge towering above Soberanía National Park, Panama", + "caption": "Bridge of the world, heart of the universe", + "subtitle": "Celebrating Panama's independence", + "copyright": "© David Tipling/Universal Images Group via Getty Images", + "description": "What do you get when you cross historic feats of engineering with unmatched natural beauty? Answer: This photo of a suspension bridge in a rainforest. Or more generally: Panama, where the photo was taken.\nPanama celebrates its Independence Day today—although on this strategic, ocean-straddling strip of land, independence is complicated. When Panama broke loose from Spain on this day in 1821, it became part of Colombia until, backed by the US, it seceded in November 1903 just before the US took over construction of the Panama Canal. (The Centennial Bridge over the canal, shown here, was finished in 2003 and named to commemorate 100 years since Panama's secession from Colombia.) The US spearheaded building the international waterway, and controlled it until December 31, 1999, when Panamanians finally assumed full command of the canal, one of Panama's chief sources of revenue.", + "date": "2021-11-28", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of snowy peaks of Vinicunca (aka Rainbow Mountain), Peru", + "caption": "Over the Rainbow Mountain", + "subtitle": "Rainbow Mountain", + "copyright": "© Jude Newkirk/Amazing Aerial Agency", + "description": "Even to the huge bummer that is glacial melting, there are bright sides: The radiant colors of Vinicunca (aka Rainbow Mountain) might have gone unseen had rising temps not melted the peak's glacial caps beginning in the 1990s. Rainbow Mountain's streaky sediment layers, multicolored like a wildflower bloom, were revealed by the 2010s. Since then, it's become the most visited natural attraction in the lofty Peruvian Andes of the Cusco region. At more than 17,000 feet above sea level, Rainbow Mountain isn’t the tallest peak in the area—towering Ausangate is nearly 21,000 feet in elevation—but most visitors will need time to acclimatize before attempting the trek to the summit.", + "date": "2021-11-29", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "African bush elephants at Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya", + "caption": "Lunch buddies", + "subtitle": "Giving Tuesday", + "copyright": "© Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Social structure in elephant herds is surprisingly complex. The adults in the herd exhibit what scientists call 'reciprocal altruism.' That means that elephants will act in ways that give them no direct benefit—say, protecting or feeding a calf that isn't theirs. They do that because the other elephants in their herd will do the same for them. Maybe the elephant is a good role model for Giving Tuesday?\nAlways observed on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the US, Giving Tuesday began in 2012. It has begun to spread around the globe, as other countries embrace the idea. The purpose of the observance is to encourage everyone to set aside some time to do something good for others. In the meantime, do something good for yourself and take in how wonderfully wrinkly and happy the two elephants look in our photo today. Then test your elephant IQ in today's quiz.", + "date": "2021-11-30", + "path": "US/images/2021-11-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-11-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blue icebergs near Cuverville Island, Antarctica", + "caption": "The continent that belongs to all of us", + "subtitle": "Antarctica Day", + "copyright": "© Mike Hill/Getty Images", + "description": "At just over 600 miles from the tip of South America, Cuverville Island is closer to civilization than most of Antarctica. As such, this small isle off the northward-jutting Antarctic Peninsula is a hotspot for tourists to catch some cool scenery (while freezing their butts off, of course). Visitors can also chill on the rocky beach with the locals: a glut of gentoo penguins whose rookery here is the largest along the peninsula.\nToday we're observing Antarctica Day, which commemorates the signing of the Antarctic Treaty on December 1, 1959. In the treaty, 12 of the world's most powerful nations agreed to dedicate Earth's southernmost continent to science—any military activity there was banned. The Antarctic Treaty still stands 62 years later as an important landmark in global relations and has expanded to include 54 countries.", + "date": "2021-12-01", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dall sheep rams at Polychrome Pass, Denali National Park, Alaska", + "caption": "A big anniversary in the biggest state", + "subtitle": "Denali National Park", + "copyright": "© Patrick J. Endres/Getty Images", + "description": "Someone ought to tell these Dall sheep they don't blend in here at Polychrome Pass. Their white coats may be great camouflage against the Alaskan snows, but the warm tones of this tundra make them stick out a bit. And they aren't the only thing sticking out in this national park: It's home to the tallest mountain in North America.\nDenali National Park and Preserve encompasses not only its namesake peak but more than 6 million acres of parkland like Polychrome Pass. And this massive park is part of something even bigger: The federal Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, established on December 2, 1980, protected almost a quarter-million square miles of wilderness all over Alaska. As of today, 65% of the state consists of public lands.", + "date": "2021-12-02", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Autumn leaves coated with frost", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Frost on autumn leaves", + "copyright": "© sagarmanis/Getty Images", + "description": "You can almost hear frost-coated autumn leaves crunching under your shoes as you walk through the woods. Though the calendar says it's still autumn, scenes like this highlight the colder temperatures as winter arrives in the Northern Hemisphere.\nWhen water vapor in the air comes into contact with surfaces that are at or below the freezing point, the vapor quickly crystalizes into frost. It can make for charming scenery, or a reminder that you should have worn a heavier jacket.", + "date": "2021-12-03", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mother cheetah and her cub in the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya", + "caption": "Elegant felines of the savannah", + "subtitle": "Cheetah mother and cub", + "copyright": "© gudkovandrey/Adobe Stock", + "description": "Today we're in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve to celebrate Wildlife Conservation Day, which also happens to be International Cheetah Day—two reasons to extend our appreciation for this elegant mother and cub. These lithe and lightweight cats are built for speed, with compact heads, thin torsos, and long legs that help them accelerate up to 70 mph when hunting gazelles or antelopes on the savannah. Because cheetahs have uniquely flexible spines, they're able to make sharp, sudden turns, even during a high-speed chase. Individual cheetahs tend to avoid one another, but a cub like this one will stay with its mother for about 18 months, and a female cub may stick with mom into adulthood. Some males are territorial and will form small groups, called coalitions, to defend a prized area.\nInto the 19th century, cheetahs ranged across most of sub-Saharan Africa and were also abundant in the Middle East and India. Today, they live in small, isolated populations in southern and central Africa, with just a few dozen individuals left in central Iran. A 2016 estimate placed their total population at 7,100 worldwide. While cheetahs are the fastest land animal on earth, they can't outrun human encroachment and loss of habitat, and are considered a vulnerable species.", + "date": "2021-12-04", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Salzach River in Salzburg, Austria", + "caption": "Winter in Salzburg", + "subtitle": "Salzburg, Austria", + "copyright": "© MacEaton/Alamy", + "description": "If you know of Salzburg, Austria, it's probably because of Mozart and not monsters. But if your holiday wish is to be chased by an unseemly seasonal demon, the narrow, medieval streets of this city are the place to be tonight. Or this would have been the place to be if a different ghoul hadn't raised its unwelcome, spiky head—the coronavirus continues to unleash its real-world horrors, canceling tonight's scheduled Krampus runs, just as it did last year. Allow us to explain.\nThe furry, devil-horned figure of Krampus is a sidekick to Santa Claus in Alpine folklore. This mean and mischievous bogeyman travels with Saint Nick, whipping naughty kids with sticks while Santa showers the good ones with toys. Too cheery for you? In other versions of the legend, Krampus eats up the little misbehavers or drags them to hell. And you thought a lump of coal was harsh.\nThough the roots of Krampus festivities stretch back to ancient times, Austrian officials tried to stamp out the yuletide demon in the mid-20th century. But like an undead fiend, Krampus has resurged in popularity in the last decade or so, his legend spreading around the world. He's been the subject of several (mostly low-budget) horror movies in the US alone, and central Europe has seen revived Krampus-themed festivities like Salzburg's 'Krampus run.' Typically held December 5, this raucous event sees costumed Krampuses and other grotesque ghouls chase revelers through the old city. Here's hoping the horned beast returns to Salzburg next winter.", + "date": "2021-12-05", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An 1840 design for the Analytical Engine by Charles Babbage", + "caption": "Visionary 19th-century technology", + "subtitle": "Computer Science EDU Week", + "copyright": "© Science & Society Picture Library/Getty Images", + "description": "In the decidedly pre-digital 19th century, English polymath Charles Babbage developed his design for an Analytical Engine, a machine that incorporates many of the functional ideas of modern computers. The diagram in our photo today shows the plans for the inner workings of Babbage's mechanical computer. Construction was difficult and expensive, given the precision required for the crafted metal parts, so Babbage tinkered on his own but died before he saw his vision realized. Engineers have since built working models of Babbage's machine.\nWe bring you this bit of 'ancient' computer history to mark the first day of Computer Science Education Week. The observance is intended to help demystify computer science and encourage K-12 students of all backgrounds to explore coding and other high-tech disciplines to bring more equity and creativity to the world of computer science.", + "date": "2021-12-06", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "US Navy sailors on the WWII museum ship USS Bowfin in Honolulu, Hawaii", + "caption": "Remembering Pearl Harbor", + "subtitle": "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day", + "copyright": "© US Navy Photo/Alamy", + "description": "Today we're in Hawaii to mark the 80th anniversary of the surprise attack on the US naval base in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The strike by Japan cost 2,403 service members and civilians their lives, injured 1,178 others, and thrust the US into WWII. The sailors you see here are standing on the deck of the USS Bowfin, a US Navy submarine that is now a memorial and museum moored in Pearl Harbor next to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.\nThis Balao-class submarine played an important role in the American response to the historic attack, earning the nickname the 'Pearl Harbor Avenger.' Launched a year to the day after the Pearl Harbor attack, this vessel served nine patrols, or deployments, in the Pacific theater between 1943 and 1945. One of the top-performing US submarines of the war, Bowfin is credited with sinking 16 Japanese vessels, key strikes in helping to achieve the US victory. The decommissioned Bowfin was moved to Pearl Harbor in 1980, converted to a museum ship in 1981, and named a National Historic Landmark five years later.", + "date": "2021-12-07", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona", + "caption": "Party in the petrified forest", + "subtitle": "Petrified Forest National Park", + "copyright": "© Ian Shive/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The burliest lumberjack with the best-oiled chainsaw couldn't slice the massive 'timbers' found in Petrified Forest National Park in northeastern Arizona. So why are these giant stone logs segmented in such symmetrical rounds, as if they're ready to be split into firewood?\nEach of these smooth splits occurred in an instant as the brittle quartz cracked under geologic pressure. But each of those instants was eons in the making. First, about 225 million years ago, the trees were buried by torrents of river silt. Then mineral deposits slowly seeped into the trees and replaced the decaying wood. Much later, around 60 million years ago, the entire Colorado Plateau began shifting, generating crushing forces that finally divided the petrified logs.\nThe fossilized trees, surrounding land, and the many plants and animals that live here have enjoyed protection since December 8, 1906, when President Theodore Roosevelt created Petrified Forest National Monument. It was designated as a national park in 1962, lending still greater protection.", + "date": "2021-12-08", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Glowworms in Blue Mountains National Park, Australia", + "caption": "Subterranean stargazing", + "subtitle": "Glowworm caves in Australia", + "copyright": "© Leelakajonkij/Getty Images", + "description": "Down under the land in the Land Down Under, cave explorers may find these subterranean spaces illuminated by an unlikely light source. Fungus gnat larvae—more affectionately known as glowworms—speckle the walls and ceilings of caverns here in Australia during the warm season, from December to March.\nTo humans they're hypnotizingly harmless and add a little otherworldly charm to the caves in such places as Blue Mountains National Park, as seen in our photo. But if you're a fly or mosquito, beware! Glowworms dangle tiny, sticky silk strands that ensnare winged insects flying toward what looks like a starry night sky, but is in fact the cave ceiling, covered in glowworms, patiently waiting to reel in a deceived bug.", + "date": "2021-12-09", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Arctic fox in Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park, Norway", + "caption": "A change of seasons means a change of color", + "subtitle": "Arctic fox in Norway", + "copyright": "© Andy Trowbridge/Minden Pictures", + "description": "We're visiting Norway's Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park, where this small but mighty Arctic fox is undergoing changes to prepare for the cold, Nordic winter. While animals have many ways to adapt to winter weather, such as migrating, hibernating, and growing thick fur, the Arctic fox does none of these. Instead, its coat transitions from brown and gray to a snowy white every autumn. The fox's pelt acts as camouflage, allowing it to blend in among the rocks and tundra for half of the year and, after turning white, hide in the snow and ice the other half.\nNote the rounded ears and short muzzle—these protect the Arctic fox against frostbite. Even the bottoms of the Arctic fox's paws are covered in fur, protecting it from the cold as it walks atop the snow and ice. This little fox will be able to play, hunt, and wander the snowy tundra all winter, even in temperatures as low as minus 94°F! Stay warm, little buddy.", + "date": "2021-12-10", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The shadow of Mount Everest over the western Himalayas in Nepal", + "caption": "Summiting sustainably", + "subtitle": "Everest's shadow on the Himalayas", + "copyright": "© Kent Karvey/KH Films, Inc./Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "In honor of International Mountain Day, breathe as much of that sweet, crisp mountain air as you can. See the shadow stretching past the Himalayas' craggy skyline? It's cast by Mount Everest, the tallest peak of them all, rising to 29,032 feet above sea level.\nEverest is the ideal peak to pair with 2021's Mountain Day theme of sustainable tourism, albeit for regrettable reasons. As the literal top mountaineering destination on Earth, it hosts around 800 climbers each season—and also many seasons' worth of trash, discarded gear, and other waste. When Nepal launched a program to remove a staggering 10 tons of garbage in 2019, they found 3 tons in just the first two weeks.\nThe case of Everest is a standout reminder that wherever in the wilderness we go, it's our responsibility to leave no trace—or as eco-conscious climbers say: 'What goes up must come down.' Let's do our part to keep our beautiful mountains clean, no matter how tall, and maybe someday Everest will cast its shadow over a land free of trash.", + "date": "2021-12-11", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wicker fields in Cañamares, Spain", + "caption": "Weaving through fields", + "subtitle": "Wicker fields in Cañamares, Spain", + "copyright": "© David Santiago Garcia/Alamy", + "description": "The summer swaths of green in this field have transformed by wintertime to a harvest-ready red—but it's not a harvest you can eat. Just what's being grown here?\nSoon these reeds will be cut, bundled, and cured to become wicker. The blood-hued brush growing naturally by riverbanks near the central Spanish village of Cañamares is gathered each year by locals. The people of Cañamares maintain a centuries-old tradition of weaving with their locally harvested wicker. They create baskets, furniture, sculptures, and more from the coveted stalks.", + "date": "2021-12-12", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old Town and El Panecillo Hill in Quito, Ecuador", + "caption": "¿Qué pasa, Quito?", + "subtitle": "Old Town Quito", + "copyright": "© Karol Kozlowski/plainpicture", + "description": "If Ecuador's capital city, Quito, isn't high enough for you at 9,350 feet above sea level, you can elevate your experience even further with a journey up El Panecillo. Translated from Spanish, 'El Panecillo' means 'The Dinner Roll.' Rising 650 feet above the old city center, seen in the foreground, this rotund volcanic hill offers perhaps the best possible panorama of Quito. Though our viewpoint here, looking south through Quito's vast valley, makes for a nice twilight shot, too.", + "date": "2021-12-13", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "American robin perched on a branch in Canada", + "caption": "Making every bird count", + "subtitle": "American robin", + "copyright": "© marcophotos/Getty Images", + "description": "Season's tweetings! Today is the first day of the 122nd annual Christmas Bird Count, said to be the longest-running citizen science project in the world. Between December 14 and January 5, tens of thousands of volunteer birdwatchers will participate in counts across the US, Canada, and many other countries in the Western Hemisphere. Organized by the National Audubon Society, each local count takes place in a 15-mile-diameter circle, where volunteers follow a specific route to record and often photograph every bird they see.\nOne bird that participants might spot is the American robin, although sightings are less common this time of year. Found in woodlands, fields, parks, and backyards across North America, this familiar songbird is often associated with the first sign of spring, but many robins are still around in winter. You're just less likely to see them during the colder months because they spend more time roosting in trees and less time hopping across your lawn, as their diet shifts from earthworms and insects to berries and small fruits.", + "date": "2021-12-14", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The chapel and hermitage of Santa Justa in Cantabria, Spain", + "caption": "On the coast of Cantabria", + "subtitle": "The Hermitage of Santa Justa", + "copyright": "© Luis Miguel Martin/Getty Images", + "description": "Today's image brings us to Cantabria, a rugged region on the north coast of Spain. To reach this isolated stone hut, you'll need to wait until the frothing waters of the Bay of Biscay hit low tide, then traverse a silty path to the structure's façade. Peering in the windows, you'll see a cavernous room adorned with shrines—the long-abandoned living quarters of a religious hermit who dwelt here in the 8th century. Not your typical waterfront condo, but hey, it's cozy.", + "date": "2021-12-15", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The English National Ballet's 2016 production of 'The Nutcracker' at the London Coliseum in London, England", + "caption": "A holiday tradition endures", + "subtitle": "Dancing in 'The Nutcracker'", + "copyright": "© Robbie Jack/Corbis via Getty Images", + "description": "If it's December, then countless dance companies are likely performing 'The Nutcracker.' The ballet has become an iconic holiday entertainment staple, produced around the world. This photo captures a scene from the 2016 production by the English National Ballet at the London Coliseum. The company has been performing 'The Nutcracker' during the Christmas season since 1950.\nIt's perhaps the world's most indomitable ballet today, but when 'The Nutcracker' premiered in December 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia, it was far from a hit. Some critics appreciated Tchaikovsky's score, but most found the choreography and dancing 'amateurish' and 'insipid.' Largely forgotten by the early 20th century, 'The Nutcracker' made its US debut with a performance by the San Francisco Ballet company in 1944. It became a true Christmastime classic when choreographer George Balanchine staged his own 1954 production with the New York City Ballet. Balanchine's version caught on and inspired other dance companies to perform it themselves. Most years, 'The Nutcracker' is such a draw that a staging of Tchaikovsky's Christmas fantasy can help keep a ballet company financially stable.", + "date": "2021-12-16", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Christmas-themed beach huts in Bournemouth, England", + "caption": "Life's a beach...hut", + "subtitle": "Bournemouth beach huts", + "copyright": "© Allouphoto/Alamy", + "description": "Today we're taking our bucket and spade to the seaside resort of Bournemouth on the south coast of England. OK, it might be a bit chilly to build sandcastles this time of year, but the festive glow of these cozy beach huts will warm us up as we enjoy a stroll along the seafront for the town's annual Christmas Tree Wonderland—a trail featuring more than 100 glittering trees and illuminations. The huts in our photo have been decked out for the holidays, providing visitors with the perfect scene for a seasonal selfie—or should that be elfie?\nThere are nearly 2,000 beach huts dotted along Bournemouth's 7 miles of sandy beaches, which is around 10% of all beach huts in the UK. Evolved from the wheeled bathing machines used by prudish Victorians to preserve their modesty, these candy-colored wooden cabins are icons of the British seaside. The green 'elf' hut on our homepage is said to be the UK's oldest public beach hut. Marked with a blue heritage plaque, the 7-by-7-foot structure was built in 1909 and is still hired out by beachgoers wanting a front row seat by the sea.", + "date": "2021-12-17", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The December full moon seen through holiday lights", + "caption": "Full moon in December", + "subtitle": "Full moon", + "copyright": "© Jesus Merida/Getty Images", + "description": "Each month of the year has at least one full moon, and the occasion of that full moon often has nicknames related to the season. In the Northern Hemisphere, December is usually considered the start of winter, so December's first full moon gets the chilly nickname 'cold moon.' It's sometimes called the 'long night moon,' since the winter solstice is just around the corner.\nIf the sky where you are is clear enough to see tonight's full moon, you have our permission to gaze up at it knowingly and inform your companions that December's full moon is known as the 'cold moon.' And then tell them you learned that on Bing.", + "date": "2021-12-18", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aurora borealis above the Brooks Range in Alaska", + "caption": "Light show on a lonesome highway", + "subtitle": "Aurora borealis", + "copyright": "© Noppawat Tom Charoensinphon/Getty Images", + "description": "You don't have to go all the way to Alaska to see the northern lights (they've been spotted as far south as Hawaii). But based on this stunner of a photo, we recommend it. And the farther north the better: Auroras are more frequent and intense the closer you are to the North Pole.\nThis mesmerizing aurora borealis was captured over the Brooks Range, the stretch of mountains that forms the North Slope of Alaska. Journey hundreds of lonely miles northward via the Dalton Highway and you'll descend into a vast coastal plain before finally reaching the Beaufort Sea coast, where nothing but icy water lies between you and the North Pole.", + "date": "2021-12-19", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Performers from the Ministry of Fun Santa School in London, England", + "caption": "A class of Clauses", + "subtitle": "Ministry of Fun Santa School", + "copyright": "© Matt Dunham/AP Photo", + "description": "If Kriss Kringle himself stood among this lineup of rigorously trained substitute Santas, you'd never know it: These certified Saint Nicks have done their ho-ho-homework. They're students of the Ministry of Fun Santa School—each year the Ministry of Fun trains dozens of 'Father Christmases' (as Santa Claus is known here in London). Skilled in the art of helping Santa to be in many places at once, Santa School graduates will soon be in demand at department stores across jolly England.", + "date": "2021-12-20", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sunlight in the forest of Western Siberia, near the city of Raduzhny, Russia", + "caption": "A Siberian solstice", + "subtitle": "Winter solstice", + "copyright": "© Leonid Ikan/Shutterstock", + "description": "The whole Northern Hemisphere will experience the winter solstice today, but the farther north you get, the more obvious it'll be. In high-latitude areas like here in Siberia, the sun's arc cuts especially low across the sky as winter sets in. Today, this spot near the city of Raduzhny will barely get five hours' daylight.\nOf course, even in the hotter climes of Earth's northern half, today is the shortest day of the year. So, while you wait for the long night to set in, make those daylight hours count!", + "date": "2021-12-21", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Winter scene illuminated on the Palais de l'Isle in Annecy, Haute Savoie, France", + "caption": "Illuminating the Alps", + "subtitle": "Illuminating Annecy", + "copyright": "© blickwinkel/Alamy", + "description": "Who knew that an 800-year-old structure could look so festive? The pretty holiday illumination you see is adorning the side of the Palais de l'Ile, a distinctive 12th-century building in the town of Annecy, France, high in the French Alps. Designated a historic monument in 1900, the medieval structure is perched on a small islet in the Canal du Thiou.\nOver the years, this 'house in the shape of a ship' has served as a palace for local nobility, a prison, a courthouse, and an administrative building for the regional government. Today, it's a museum of local history. The town of Annecy itself, dubbed 'the pearl of the French Alps,' dates back to Roman times. Over the centuries it passed to various counts and regional kingdoms before finally being annexed to France in 1860. Today it's the largest city in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France. Near the border with Switzerland, the area is also home to Lake Annecy, the third-largest lake in France. It's a popular tourist draw for skiers in winter, and hikers and cyclists in summer.", + "date": "2021-12-22", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Two young male polar bears, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada", + "caption": "A Festivus for the fuzziest of us", + "subtitle": "Festivus", + "copyright": "© Cheryl Ramalho/Getty Images", + "description": "For polar bears, the airing of grievances is a feat of strength in itself. These big fellas are frequent sights here in Churchill, Manitoba, where hundreds of bears converge in the winter to hunt, but we're still calling this light-bathed snapshot a Festivus miracle!\nDecember 23 marks Festivus, a tongue-in-cheek observance created by writer Daniel O'Keefe. At first an O'Keefe family inside joke, Festivus was rebranded as a rejection of Christmas-season commercialism and written into a 1997 episode of 'Seinfeld' by Daniel's son Dan. The show introduced such goofy new traditions as the Airing of Grievances, Feats of Strength, and the obligatory Festivus decoration: an unadorned aluminum pole on a wooden stand.", + "date": "2021-12-23", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Christmas tree at Weissensee, a small lake near Ehrwald in Tyrol, Austria", + "caption": "O Tannenbaum", + "subtitle": "'Smoking nights' in Austria", + "copyright": "© nagelestock/Alamy", + "description": "Behold the lovely Tannenbaum ('fir tree' for you non-German speakers). Here in Tyrol, Austria, Christmas Eve marks the first of three Rauchnächte, or 'smoking nights.' A long-standing Tyrolean tradition, people in this Alpine region burn frankincense and herbs in homes, barns, and stables to avert bad fortune. The custom is then repeated on the other two 'smoking nights,' New Year's Eve and the night before Epiphany.\nIt's said that everything that happens on these nights is of great significance, including one's dreams. Whatever you dream on smoking nights is thought to be a message from above foretelling what the next year may bring. Pardon us while we drift off to the holiday carol 'O Tannenbaum,' currently playing in our heads. Sweet dreams!", + "date": "2021-12-24", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Trees on the northern slope of Mount Khomyak in the Carpathian Mountains, Ukraine", + "caption": "Not your average Christmas tree", + "subtitle": "Merry Christmas", + "copyright": "© panaramka/Getty Images", + "description": "For Christmas Day, we're taking in the winter views on Mount Khomyak in Ukraine's Carpathian Mountains. The bright green moss and the red of the fallen leaves pop against the snowy white, as though the forest were transforming into a magical band of Christmas elves. While much of the Christian world celebrates Christmas on December 25, for those who follow Eastern Orthodox Christian traditions—including many Ukrainians—Christmas is still a couple weeks away. Eastern Orthodox Christmas celebrations are tied to the Julian calendar, which is 13 days behind the more universal Gregorian calendar, so Christmas Day in Ukraine will be celebrated on January 7.\nIn many Eastern European cultures, a traditional Christmas Eve dinner consists of 12 meat-free courses meant to symbolize the 12 disciples of Christ. For the Ukrainian feast, kutia, a sweet wheat grain pudding, is a star of the meal—other dishes may include braided bread, fish, and soup. The meal begins when children spot the first star that appears in the night sky. Christmas Day is typically spent in church services and with family.\nIf you're celebrating Christmas—either today or in 13 days—we wish you a merry one.", + "date": "2021-12-25", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Royal Pavilion Ice Rink in Brighton, England", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Boxing Day!", + "copyright": "© Chris Gorman/Getty Images", + "description": "December 26 isn't just a day for Santa to put his feet up and sleep off all those mince pies. In many British Commonwealth countries, today is known as Boxing Day, a holiday that originated in the United Kingdom. There are a few conflicting theories about its origins, but it's generally accepted that the name derives from the giving of 'boxes' to lower classes on the day after Christmas. One thing is certain—it has nothing to do with pugilism, although it has primarily become a day dedicated to sporting events and shopping, much like the Friday after Thanksgiving in the US.\nMany families also use the holiday as an opportunity to go outside and get some exercise after spending Christmas Day indoors, like these ice skaters in our homepage image. They're gliding across the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink in Brighton, on the southern coast of England. The ice rink, set in front of a royal pleasure palace built for King George IV, is said to be the only one of its kind in the UK powered entirely by green energy. It is located within Brighton's bustling North Laine district, a popular shopping area that is sure to be busy today. As you shop for bargains and enjoy those tasty turkey leftovers, consider paying homage to Boxing Day's origins by helping those who are less fortunate.", + "date": "2021-12-26", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Snow buntings flock during a snowstorm in New York", + "caption": "A flurry of 'snowflakes'", + "subtitle": "Snow buntings take flight", + "copyright": "© Marie Read/Minden Pictures", + "description": "These snowflakes have feathers! The birds you see in this wintry image are snow buntings, sometimes referred to as 'snowflakes' because of the distinct white in their wings. These medium-sized Arctic specialists love the cold and travel farther north than other passerine birds. Only ravens can be found north of snow buntings.\nBut when winter weather approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, snow buntings migrate south and settle across southern Canada, the northern US, and parts of Europe and central Asia. By early April, male snow buntings will begin their long return to the cold north to search for quality nesting areas, with female buntings arriving about six weeks after the males. While these birds are not currently endangered, the effects of global warming could potentially impact future populations, as a warmer climate threatens to shrink their habitats and upset the balance between their peak breeding and feeding seasons.", + "date": "2021-12-27", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kjell Henriksen Observatory in Svalbard, Norway", + "caption": "Studying the skies in Svalbard", + "subtitle": "Kjell Henriksen Observatory", + "copyright": "© Vincent Fournier/Gallery Stock", + "description": "While these domes look like they should be in a movie set depicting a galaxy far, far away, they're actually part of a scientific research station here on planet Earth. Kjell Henriksen Observatory is named for a Norwegian scientist whose research focused on the polar lights. The aurora borealis is frequently seen here, deep within the Arctic Circle in Norway's remote Svalbard territory. And the observatory is specially designed to observe the aurora. Since it opened in 2008, the observatory has become a destination for atmospheric scientists, who can rent one of these 30 glass-topped rooms built to house high-end optical instruments.", + "date": "2021-12-28", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mountain goats in the Yukon, Canada", + "caption": "Nature's fluffy mountaineers", + "subtitle": "Mountain goats", + "copyright": "© Mark Newman/Getty Images", + "description": "Elusive mountain goats, like these three in Canada's Yukon Territory, rarely let themselves be discovered as plainly as this. Despite its name, the hooved wild mountain goat is not a true goat—in fact, it's the only genus and species of its kind in the world. Found only in northwestern North America, its closest relatives aren't domestic goats, but the chamois of Europe and the goral and serow of Asia.\nThese sure-hoofed critters have no trouble ascending icy mountain slopes, taking slow steps as their white fur blends in with the subarctic snows. They aren't confined to these far northern wilds, though: The mountain goat's habitat extends as far south as the Colorado Rockies—there, these mountain bovines go by another common name: Rocky Mountain goats, but they're still not really goats.", + "date": "2021-12-29", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Westerheversand Lighthouse in Westerhever, Germany", + "caption": "Stargazing by the shore", + "subtitle": "Westerheversand Lighthouse", + "copyright": "© Sandra Bartocha/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Even in the places most altered by humans, nature seems to slip through, like the Milky Way shown here peeking between light beams from Germany's Westerheversand Lighthouse. This beacon lies along the Wadden Sea, which forms the world's largest tidal flat along the Dutch, German, and Danish coasts.\nThis soggy low country was once prone to deadly flooding, but over time, locals have moved earth and sea to reinvent the coastline with dikes, causeways, and artificial islands. You may not guess it by the thousands of species of seabirds, shellfish, and other lifeforms that thrive here, but this UNESCO-recognized biosphere is one of the most engineered locales on Earth.", + "date": "2021-12-30", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bonfire to celebrate New Year's Eve in 2014 in Reykjavik, Iceland", + "caption": "Roaring into 2022", + "subtitle": "New Year's Eve", + "copyright": "© Ragnar Th Sigurdsson/Alamy", + "description": "The Land of Fire and Ice earns its nickname from the unique landscape of volcanoes and glaciers here, but Iceland's white-hot celebrations in the dead of the Nordic midwinter also evoke the phrase. The tradition of New Year's Eve bonfires in Iceland is said to date from the 18th century, when a group of schoolboys heralded the new year by scrounging up and torching a huge pile of wood scraps. The unruly teenagers' celebration sparked the general public's interest, and annual fires—like this one in Reykjavik—became an internationally noted tradition for Icelanders. Huddle up to the fire and raise a toasty-warm toast to the new year!", + "date": "2021-12-31", + "path": "US/images/2021-12-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2021-12-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Harp seal sleeping at Jones Beach, Long Island, New York", + "caption": "Napping away New Year's Day", + "subtitle": "New Year's Day", + "copyright": "© Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "This harp seal is starting 2022 off right. While many of us may be napping today to recover from New Year's Eve celebrations, this seal is napping because it can. All the noise and excitement were last night, just 40 miles away at New York City's ball drop, but it's quiet enough here at Long Island's Jones Beach for our sleepy friend to recuperate in the sand. Harp seals are one of five types of seals that populate Jones Beach from November to May. They travel from as far away as the Canadian Arctic and northwestern Greenland to rest up and feed before making their way north again in the spring.\nHarp seals can sleep in the water, too, with almost their entire body submerged, save for the snout. They tend to hang out in groups on land because it's safest that way. A harp seal can live up to 35 years provided it isn't hunted for its pelt as a newborn, or gobbled up by a polar bear, orca, or great white shark as a juvenile or adult. Here, at Jones Beach State Park, harp seals live out of harm's way. They're protected from hunters, while the sharks have migrated south for the winter. So, rest up, little friend. Here's to a great 2022!", + "date": "2022-01-01", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Skyline of Prague, Czech Republic", + "caption": "Inspiring spires", + "subtitle": "Prague, Czech Republic", + "copyright": "© benkrut/Getty Images", + "description": "As a haze of blowing snow diffuses the streetlights of Prague, try to count the steeples, belfries, turrets, and towers that make up the Czech capital's skyline. You may lose count like 19th-century travel writers did when they dubbed Prague the City of 100 Spires. The number is closer to 500 currently.\nA few 'points' of interest: The Church of Our Lady before Týn in the foreground boasts 18 spires total between its two towers. Looming behind it is Prague Castle, built starting in the year 870 and considered the world's largest ancient castle. And the Old Town Hall, its clock tower brightly lit at left, houses an even more impressive timepiece at its base in the city square: The Prague Orloj, the oldest working astronomical clock, which has tracked celestial movements since 1410.", + "date": "2022-01-02", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton, near San Jose, California", + "caption": "Legacy of light", + "subtitle": "Lick Observatory", + "copyright": "© Jeffrey Lewis/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Shrouded in snow on the summit of Mount Hamilton, in the Diablo Range just east of San Jose, California, lies the world's first permanently occupied mountaintop observatory. Constructed between 1876 and 1887, the Lick Observatory has been the site of significant discoveries, including several of Jupiter's moons and other planetary systems. It's named for American real-estate entrepreneur James Lick, who set aside $700,000 for the University of California to build a facility that would be home to a 'telescope superior to and more powerful than any telescope yet made.'\nHis wish came true. The 36-inch refracting telescope on Mount Hamilton was the largest that had ever been built when it saw first light on January 3, 1888, a distinction it held until the construction of the 40-inch refractor at Wisconsin's Yerkes Observatory in 1897. Sadly, Lick died before his vision became a reality, but his name lives on. His body is even buried beneath the telescope, which continues to scan the skies today.", + "date": "2022-01-03", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Borrego Badlands in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California", + "caption": "Beautiful badlands", + "subtitle": "Borrego Badlands", + "copyright": "© Tom Hogan/plainpicture", + "description": "If you're looking to take in a beautiful sunset over some exotic terrain, you could do worse than the Borrego Badlands, a 20-mile stretch of desert in southeastern California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This arid landscape is not the kind of dune-filled terrain that you might visualize when you think of a desert. Instead, it's a series of rolling hills, canyons, gullies, and arroyos, speckled with sparse but hardy vegetation. It makes for a surreal and beautiful view.\nFossilized seashells found in the area reveal that this arid landscape was once submerged under the waters of the Gulf of California and the Colorado River. The terrain was shaped over time by water and wind erosion into its current form. Today, the Borrego Badlands are a favorite spot for campers, while photographers are drawn by the picture-perfect sunsets.", + "date": "2022-01-04", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Plate-billed mountain toucan in Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve, Ecuador", + "caption": "A plate-billed mountain toucan", + "subtitle": "National Bird Day", + "copyright": "© Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures", + "description": "In honor of National Bird Day, observed every year on January 5, we're at the Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve in the Pichincha Province of Ecuador, a 2,000-acre conservation area that was established in 1981. Bellavista is located at high altitude, in the northwestern Andes mountains, and is home to a huge variety of bird species, including the plate-billed mountain toucan you see here.\nThese colorful birds live in the elevated cloud forests of Ecuador and southern Colombia, and are particularly vocal toucans, with males and females known to duet at volumes that can be heard more than a half-mile away. Plate-billed mountain toucans are considered near-threatened due to loss of habitat caused by deforestation and poachers who trade in exotic birds. But conservation organizations, including Bellavista, are offering a glimmer of hope—and refuge—to this and many other rare and understudied species of birds, plants, and other wildlife.", + "date": "2022-01-05", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kochelsee and Heimgarten Mountain in Bavaria, Germany", + "caption": "Cold winter days on Kochelsee", + "subtitle": "Kochelsee in Bavaria", + "copyright": "© Reinhard Schmid/eStock Photo", + "description": "To English speakers, this is Lake Kochel. To German speakers, it's Kochelsee. Whatever you call it, this popular recreation spot in Bavaria looks great all decked out in winter white. Imagine how quiet it must be when the lake is blanketed by snow. Now stretch your imagination further to the warm summer months when the shores of Kochelsee are busy with tourists out to get a dose of nature. The lake is just an hour's journey by car or train, south from Munich. Visit during summer and you're likely to see windsurfers gliding across the surface of the lake.", + "date": "2022-01-06", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Nazaré Lighthouse atop Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo, Nazaré, Portugal", + "caption": "How do you say 'gnarly' in Nazaré?", + "subtitle": "Nazaré Lighthouse", + "copyright": "© Richard A Lock/Getty Images", + "description": "Instead of Surfin' USA, today we're Surfin' Portugal—though if you shout a reverential 'cowabunga' at these colossal waves, we're sure the locals will get your meaning.\nThe iconic surf beaches of the world sit predominantly on the Pacific, but we're in the dead of shredding season on the Atlantic. The surf begins to swell here in Nazaré, Portugal, in September or October and lasts till March. Word's gotten out about Nazaré’s big wave season, and it beckons surfers from around the world, who don their thickest wetsuits to brave gargantuan breaks.\nBrazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa caught an 80-footer here in 2017, beating the previous Guinness World Record for surf wave height—also set here. Meanwhile, those less daredevilish among us are content to join this crowd standing in awe from the safety of Nazaré's Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo, a lighthouse-topped fortress on a shoreside cliff.", + "date": "2022-01-07", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "American bison in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": "Bundle up, bison", + "subtitle": "American bison", + "copyright": "© Steve Gettle/Minden Pictures", + "description": "For an American bison, winter is the season to slow down, plump up, and let your hair grow out. Relatable, sure, but these massive mammals get there without the aid of beer, chips, and a couch.\nIn fact, even when looking to put on a few pounds, bison still order the salad. Grazers of grass and other wild brush, bison are ruminants with specialized digestive systems that process and metabolize food extremely slowly, squeezing as many calories as possible out of a few bites of rabbit food. If extra fat is hard to come by, they can also rely on their extra-thick winter fur—often seen frosted with snow, since even these giants' body heat can't escape the hardy, woolly coat.", + "date": "2022-01-08", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rice laid out to dry in Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh", + "caption": "Rice basking in the sun", + "subtitle": "Rice processing in Bangladesh", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset by Shutterstock", + "description": "In Bangladesh, a nation that's never recorded a freezing temperature, rice growing is a year-round affair. But growing an aquatic crop in the dry season—October through March—is complicated, requiring high-yield plant strains and additional irrigation.\nDrying the grains is more straightforward, though: As these workers spread rice thinly over a large field, heat from the sun warms it and the surrounding air, creating an arid environment to vaporize moisture within the grains. It's tough, toasty work—and important to boot, given that rice is the staple for the more than 160 million people who live in this South Asian nation.", + "date": "2022-01-09", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ski touring in the High Tauern mountain range near Bad Gastein, Austria", + "caption": "Winter in the backcountry", + "subtitle": "Ski touring in Austria", + "copyright": "© RooM the Agency/Alamy", + "description": "The High Tauern mountain range above the Austrian spa town of Bad Gastein is one of many regions around the world that attract brave ski-touring enthusiasts, like the three skiers crossing the ridge here. Ski touring is a sport for only the most skilled athletes since it usually involves navigating remote alpine territory and climbing with mountaineering gear, generally without removing your skis.\nIt's usually done off-piste, or outside the established boundaries of ski resorts. And while 'backcountry' skiers will sometimes take a ski lift or helicopter to far-flung slopes in the upper elevations, those who commit to true ski touring do the hard work themselves—the point is often to reach the most remote areas they can find, and to do it under their own power. The skiing itself can be a combination of downhill and cross-country styles. Ski touring has been around since the late 19th century but has become more popular in the past few decades.", + "date": "2022-01-10", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A porcupine hangs on a willow tree branch, Alaska", + "caption": "Psycho quiller!", + "subtitle": "Porcupine", + "copyright": "© Design Pics/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Psycho quiller? Nope, this is no homicidal rodent. Act friendly and keep a tail's length of distance, and you should be safe from a spiny fate. (That thing about porcupines launching their quills at you like darts? Yeah, total myth.)\nBut make no mistake: These pudgy rodents are more than able to put the hurt on perceived predators. Porcupine quills are lined with barbs that make them difficult—and extremely painful—to extract. Even the burliest bear or the toothiest cougar fears a snoutful of spines, so most stalkers of forest prey are content to leave Spike here alone.", + "date": "2022-01-11", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Fanjing in southwest China", + "caption": "Cloudy with a chance of enlightenment", + "subtitle": "Take the Stairs Day", + "copyright": "© zhuxiaophotography/Shutterstock", + "description": "In honor of Take the Stairs Day, we're here in China's Guizhou province peering over at Mount Fanjing. Visitors will need to climb almost 9,000 steps to reach the summit of the mountain, the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains. Look closely at the image and you can see how the stairs wind up, up, up around stone outcroppings and through a gorge.\nThe buildings you see perched at the top are two Buddhist temples—the Temple of the Buddha and the Temple of Maitreya—linked by a small footbridge. For visitors who can't fathom walking the 8,888 steps to the top, there's a cable car that will take them two-thirds of the way there. Wherever you are today, we encourage you to forgo the cable car, the elevator, or the escalator, and take the stairs instead!", + "date": "2022-01-12", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Northern lights over a stranded boat in Tasiilaq, Greenland", + "caption": "Northern lights aglow", + "subtitle": "Tasiilaq, Greenland", + "copyright": "© Shane P. White/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It's said that Erik the Red gave Greenland its deceptively pleasant name to draw unwitting settlers to the snowy subcontinent. The Viking leader wasn't totally fibbing, though: Greenland can turn pretty darn green when the aurora borealis gives the glaciers a glow-up.\nThis verdant display was captured in Tasiilaq, the largest settlement on the island's east coast. Though Tasiilaq is home to fewer than 2,000 people, it's one of Greenland's fastest-growing towns. Plus, regular plane hops from Reykjavik, Iceland—about 500 miles east—add the occasional cold-tolerant tourist to the population.", + "date": "2022-01-13", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The road leading to Sa Calobra on the Spanish Balearic island of Majorca", + "caption": "Majorca has its ups and downs", + "subtitle": "Road to Sa Calobra, Majorca, Spain", + "copyright": "© Tolo Balaguer/agefotostock", + "description": "Though twists and turns abound on this road leading to Sa Calobra, on the Spanish island of Majorca, you'd have a hard time getting lost out here—there's only one road in and out of this coastal town. Rather than cut a more direct path through the mountains via tunnels, the road's designer chose to incorporate numerous switchbacks and hairpin turns, allowing sightseers to journey above ground. After all, if you make the long trip to this Mediterranean island paradise, you won't want to miss a thing—just keep an eye on the road too!", + "date": "2022-01-14", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "To Sua Ocean Trench on the south coast of Upolu Island in Samoa", + "caption": "A crown jewel in the Pacific", + "subtitle": "To Sua Ocean Trench", + "copyright": "© Chris McLennan/Alamy", + "description": "This majestic swimming hole on Samoa's Upolu Island sits just inland from the coast. It was formed when the roof of an ancient lava tube collapsed, exposing the 98-foot-deep teal-blue pool. This is the largest of many such tide pools and blow holes formed in the area thousands of years ago. An underground cave system connects this swimming hole to the nearby ocean, and the water rises and falls with the tides.\n'To Sua' translates to English as 'big hole.' While accurate, it feels like an understatement in this context. For adventurous visitors to Upolu Island, To Sua Ocean Trench can feel like a trip to another world. To get to this natural saltwater pool, make your way along a cliffside path surrounded by lush forest. Then climb down to the waters via the wooden ladder. After your swim, you can squeeze through a cave-like lava tube to find yourself on a short, sandy beach.", + "date": "2022-01-15", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sorting chili peppers at a farm in Bogra, Bangladesh", + "caption": "An extra-spicy extravaganza", + "subtitle": "Hot and Spicy Food Day", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Agency/Offset/Shutterstock", + "description": "The super-spicy curries of Bangladeshi cuisine start out here in the chili fields, where workers harvest and sort red chili peppers by hand. Once picked, the peppers are sun-dried and used whole or ground into powder. The chilis not only add a flavorful kick to foods but help kill bacteria as well. Plus, spicy foods help diners cool down: One natural reaction to capsaicin, the active chemical in chilis, is sweating, which can help chill the skin amid tropical heat.\nWe're visiting this chili harvest in honor of International Hot and Spicy Food Day. Whether you're already crazy for chilis or just looking to broaden your spicy-food horizons, today's the day to try that level 5 Thai curry or a burrito with habanero salsa—or if you're truly capsaicin-averse, turn up the heat with a Spice Girls or Red Hot Chili Peppers playlist.", + "date": "2022-01-16", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "MLK memorial sculpture by William Tarr outside of Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Campus in New York City", + "caption": "It's MLK Day", + "subtitle": "Martin Luther King Day", + "copyright": "© Randy Duchaine/Alamy", + "description": "Sculptor William 'Bill' Tarr created the large, untitled memorial that welcomes students to Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Campus in Manhattan. The steel block features quotations from King and famous phrases from the civil rights movement. It was designed to weather over time, changing in color and texture as it ages. The school was founded in 1975 and is now home to seven distinct high schools, each focusing on a different discipline, including law, technology, and the arts.\nToday is the 36th celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the US. It's an observance that is intended to be 'a day on, not a day off': Many community organizations use the holiday as a way to encourage us all to give our time to help those in need. As the man himself said, 'Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve.'", + "date": "2022-01-17", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ashdown Forest, home of Winnie-the-Pooh, England", + "caption": "In a little corner of Hundred Acre Wood…", + "subtitle": "Winnie-the-Pooh Day", + "copyright": "© Mark Phillips/Alamy", + "description": "Today we're in England's Ashdown Forest, a tranquil patch of woods 30 miles south of London in East Sussex. We've wandered here because this is the enchanted forest that inspired author A.A. Milne's depiction of Winnie-the-Pooh's neighborhood, the Hundred Acre Wood. It's our way of celebrating Winnie-the-Pooh Day, observed each year by the Pooh faithful on January 18, Milne's birthday. The author, along with help from illustrator E.H. Shepard, introduced the world to Pooh and his many forest friends with the beloved 'Winnie-the-Pooh' books, first published in 1926.\nMilne owned a home on the northern edge of Ashdown Forest called Cotchford Farm, and the author drew inspiration from these woods for many of the settings in his series. The real-life Five Hundred Acre Wood became Hundred Acre Wood, while the hill called Gills Lap became Galleon's Leap. Milne also modeled the character Christopher Robin after his real son, Christopher Robin Milne, who himself spent much time as a child in these very woods. If there's any doubt about the importance of Ashdown Forest to the 'Pooh' books, Christopher Milne himself once described the real-life and fictional forests as 'identical.'", + "date": "2022-01-18", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Saint Elias Mountains and Kaskawulsh Glacier in Kluane National Park and Reserve, Yukon, Canada", + "caption": "A grand view of the Great White North", + "subtitle": "Kluane National Park", + "copyright": "© Design Pics Inc/Alamy", + "description": "What looks here like an ice road for 50-foot-tall truckers is really Kaskawulsh Glacier in Canada's Kluane National Park. This corner of the Yukon is home to the largest ice field on Earth outside of the poles, with the slow, steady flow of more than 2,000 glaciers continually carving these vast canyons amid the peaks.\nSpeaking of peaks, glance up and you'll see the Yukon is also paradise for mountain lovers. And Kluane is its pinnacle, literally: Located within the park is Mount Logan, the highest mountain in Canada (and second highest on the continent after Alaska's Denali).", + "date": "2022-01-19", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Adélie penguin in Graham Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica", + "caption": "Flightless fancy", + "subtitle": "Penguin Awareness Day", + "copyright": "© Nick Garbutt/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Let's hear it for our poster penguin on Penguin Awareness Day. This cheerful specimen is an Adélie penguin, a species commonly encountered along the coasts of Antarctica this time of year. Breeding season for these birds begins by October, when they gather in colonies of thousands, coupling off and constructing nests made of stones.\nWhen it comes to parenting, Adélie couples are true partners. The female lays two eggs, and then the parents each take turns incubating them in 12-day shifts until the chicks hatch after about a month. The chicks remain in the nest for around 22 days, while both parents again take turns, this time by feeding and guarding them. Once March rolls around, the parents return to sea, bringing their young along with them. They'll spend the winter foraging for food among the icebergs.", + "date": "2022-01-20", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A lion cub and mother in Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, South Africa", + "caption": "Who said bears do all the hugging?", + "subtitle": "National Hug Day", + "copyright": "© Andrew Coleman/Getty Images", + "description": "Even the toughest predator on the South African savannah can get snuggly, especially on Hugging Day. Founded 35 years ago, this celebration of the embrace is meant to lift spirits during the post-holiday lull, encouraging family and friends to hug each other more often, not only today but every day. So, what are you waiting for? Go hug people!\n(But bear-hug this in mind: Hugging Day looks a bit different during a pandemic, so embrace the recommendations of health officials as you hug the day away. Ask before you hug, and if you live in a high-risk area, consider keeping it to those in your safe pod!)", + "date": "2022-01-21", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Martinique, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean Sea", + "caption": "Say bonjour to paradise", + "subtitle": "Martinique", + "copyright": "© Airpano LLC/Amazing Aerial Agency", + "description": "Welcome to France—but don't expect your picture taken at the Eiffel Tower today. Folks at this island destination may speak French and spend euros, but we're more than 4,000 miles from Paris.\nThe isle of Martinique in the Caribbean is one of many overseas territories of France. That means not only do locals enjoy the same French citizenship as anyone in European France, but French people from the mainland side can visit these warm blue shores all year without setting foot on foreign soil.", + "date": "2022-01-22", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) off the coast of Futami, Mie Prefecture, Honshu, Japan", + "caption": "Sacred stones", + "subtitle": "Wedded Rocks, Japan", + "copyright": "© Marco Gaiotti/plainpicture", + "description": "Just off the shore of Futami, in the southern-central region of Japan's main island, Honshu, two rocks represent a sacred union between a divine couple. Known collectively as Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), these sea stacks represent Izanagi and Izanami, the married brother-and-sister deities who created the islands of Japan and its gods in Japanese mythology. The large rock on the left is said to be the husband, Izanagi, and at its peak is a small torii, a symbolic gateway marking the entrance to a Shinto shrine. The smaller rock represents his wife, Izanami.\nThe smitten sea stacks are joined together in matrimony by a thick rope braided of rice straw called 'shimenawa,' which is used as a symbol of purity and protection in the Shinto religion. The sacred rope is replaced in a special ceremony, held three times each year during the months of May, September, and December. The best time to see the rocks is at dawn during summer or twilight in winter, when the sun and moon, respectively, rise between them. If the weather is clear and the gods are on your side, you might even catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji in the distance.", + "date": "2022-01-23", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lower Manhattan in New York City", + "caption": "The City That Never Sleeps", + "subtitle": "Manhattan", + "copyright": "© New York On Air/Offset/Shutterstock", + "description": "Ahhh, New York City. Well, Manhattan specifically, one of New York's five boroughs. This aerial view is of lower Manhattan, what New Yorkers consider the heart of the city. That's New Jersey sparkling across the Hudson River in the distance. And that's the Brooklyn Bridge pictured at the bottom, linking the island of Manhattan to the borough of Brooklyn.\nAnytime is the right time to take in the nighttime views of New York City from high above, but the cityscape in January might be especially beguiling. For one thing, you won't have to fight crowds to stand at the windows to view the dazzling lights. May we recommend the observation decks of the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, and the One World Trade Center Observatory? Happy gazing.", + "date": "2022-01-24", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tŵr Mawr lighthouse on Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey, Wales", + "caption": "Love at first light", + "subtitle": "Saint Dwynwen's Day", + "copyright": "© Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images", + "description": "Love is in the air on Llanddwyn Island at the southern tip of Anglesey, a much bigger island just off the northwest coast of Wales. Each year on January 25, Cupid aims his arrow toward the people of Wales who celebrate St. Dwynwen's Day—the Welsh version of St. Valentine's Day. St. Dwynwen is Wales' patron saint of lovers, although she was rather unlucky in that department after falling head over heels for a man she wasn't allowed to marry. The 5th-century princess's heartache led her to dedicate her life to God and pray for true lovers to have better fortune than her own. In return, Dwynwen became a nun and set up a convent here on Llanddwyn.\nDespite its name, Llanddwyn Island is cut off from Anglesey's mainland only during very high tides. Since the 19th century, it has been home to Tŵr Mawr lighthouse (meaning 'great tower' in Welsh). The design of the lighthouse, seen in our photo today, is inspired by the area's many windmills. Just out of frame, you will find the remains of the church Dwynwen founded, along with a well named after her. It became a place of pilgrimage following her death. Legend has it that the well is home to sacred fish that can predict whether couples' relationships will succeed.", + "date": "2022-01-25", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India", + "caption": "Honoring 72 years of democracy", + "subtitle": "India Republic Day", + "copyright": "© Jayakumar/Shutterstock", + "description": "You might never guess that this ornate, skylit building, with an exterior covered in intricate carvings and artwork, was once a military base. Perched high on a hill above the city of Jodhpur, the colossal Mehrangarh Fort—aka the Citadel of the Sun—was built nearly five centuries before its home country became a democratic republic.\nIndia's Republic Day commemorates January 26, 1950, when the constitution of India was adopted and the newly independent nation became a democratic republic. At the time of independence, the Republic of India had a population of 370 million, making the new nation the world's most populous democracy. It remains so today, with a population nearing 1.4 billion.", + "date": "2022-01-26", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bluespotted ribbontail ray near Perth, Australia", + "caption": "Stingray spotted!", + "subtitle": "Bluespotted ribbontail ray", + "copyright": "© Jeff Rotman/Minden Pictures", + "description": "We're not sure whether it deserves the blue ribbon for most colorful stingray or most literal name, but there's no doubt the bluespotted ribbontail ray is a standout. Shower it in accolades from a distance, though. Those bright blue polka dots are—as is the case with many brightly colored animals—a warning to predators that the ray's stinging tail packs a potent poison.", + "date": "2022-01-27", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Short-eared owl hunting at dusk in Worlaby Carrs, Lincolnshire, England", + "caption": "Winter birdwatching", + "subtitle": "Short-eared owl", + "copyright": "© Ben Hall/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Silently swooping over the open English countryside in search of its next meal is a short-eared owl, though that's something of a misnomer. Named for the inconspicuous tufts on top of its head that resemble ears, the owl's true ears are on the side of its head, hidden by feathers. But those tiny false 'ears,' which may function as display feathers or camouflage, lend the owl a distinctive appearance, and the short-eared owl is often affectionately called 'shortie.' Here in England, short-eared owls are seen more frequently in winter, when their numbers are boosted by an influx of continental birds migrating from Scandinavia, Russia, and Iceland.\nUnlike most owls, the short-eared owl often prefers to be out and about during the daytime, which is good news for British birdwatchers this weekend. Over the next few days, around 1 million people across the UK are expected to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch, one of the world's largest wildlife surveys. Beginners and birding experts alike grab their binoculars and spend an hour counting birds they see landing in their garden or local green space. The records provide a vital snapshot of the UK's bird populations each winter.", + "date": "2022-01-28", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Symmetrical brain coral on a reef in the Caribbean Sea near Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands", + "caption": "This is your brain on puzzles", + "subtitle": "Brain coral", + "copyright": "© Alex Mustard/Minden Pictures", + "description": "By using a long exposure and rotating the camera, a photographer highlights the spherical shape and grooved surface of a brain coral. You needn't be a genius to guess how brain coral got its name. But you could just as easily call it 'maze coral' after its labyrinthine surface. Either way, this sea organism is an apt mascot for today's cerebral celebration: Puzzle Day!\nFrom mazes to math problems to minute mysteries, you can find puzzles to tease just about every part of your brain, from the logical left hemisphere to the creative and crafty right. While medical science hasn't fully established that regular practice with puzzles benefits the brain, it's thought that solving puzzles helps concentration, pattern recognition, and memory. Or maybe they're just fun—but hey, that's excuse enough to riddle away the day on your favorite puzzles. Try starting off with today's homepage quiz.", + "date": "2022-01-29", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Halo around the sun in the Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany", + "caption": "Why, halo there", + "subtitle": "Halo around the sun", + "copyright": "© Martin Ruegner/Getty Images", + "description": "What do you call a rainbow formed by ice? An icebow, of course. Others call the phenomenon a halo, and we'll admit it does have a mystical aura. Halos can occur when ice crystals suspended in the air refract light into a colorful ring around the bright sun. That's what's happening in the cold atmosphere here in the Ore Mountains along the Czech-German border. It's a perfect complement to the snow angels you're yearning to make in this pristine blanket of white.", + "date": "2022-01-30", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Workers sorting incense in the Huyện Ứng Hòa district of Hanoi, Vietnam", + "caption": "Get set for Tết", + "subtitle": "Incense making, Vietnam", + "copyright": "© Azim Khan Ronnie/Amazing Aerial Agency", + "description": "Tomorrow marks the start of the Lunar New Year, known as Tết here in Vietnam. With celebrations fast approaching, these craftspeople in the 'incense village' of Quang Phu Cau have been busy. Incense is used both in places of worship and on altars in family homes during Tết. The bright orange, pink, and crimson incense sticks are made from bamboo shavings hand-dipped in spiced and dyed paste. They're then dried before bundling for sale all over the country.", + "date": "2022-01-31", + "path": "US/images/2022-01-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-01-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The 369th Infantry returns to New York City, 1919", + "caption": "What are these soldiers celebrating?", + "subtitle": "Black History Month", + "copyright": "© Science History Images/Alamy", + "description": "To mark the beginning of Black History Month, we're paying tribute to one of the few all-Black combat regiments in World War I, true heroes who were instrumental in achieving the Allied victory. The storied 369th Infantry Regiment, famously known as the Harlem Hellfighters, served in frontline trenches for 191 days—longer than any other American unit in the war—and suffered 1,500 casualties, the most losses of any American regiment. They fought under the 16th Division of the French army, because many white Americans refused to go into combat alongside Black soldiers.\nBut the men of the 369th quickly proved their bravery and combat skills. Their heroism in battle earned them the respect of their French comrades, who awarded them—before any other American unit—the prestigious Croix de Guerre, France's highest award for bravery. It also earned them the fear of the enemy—media reports credited the Germans for bestowing their nickname, 'Hollenkampfer,' or 'Hellfighters.'\nSoldiers of the 369th are pictured here on February 17, 1919, on their victorious return to New York City after the war. Around 250,000 people gathered to greet them. Accompanied by music from the Hellfighters band, led by James Reese Europe, they paraded north from Fifth Avenue at 23rd Street to 145th and Lenox in Harlem. Around 70% of the regiment's members called Harlem home, and their family, friends, and neighbors were among those cheering their return. On this day during a month that would eventually be set aside for Black history, these soldiers were given a hero's welcome. A few months later, as General John J. Pershing led soldiers along Fifth Avenue in a much larger victory parade, not one Black soldier was honored. Despite the sacrifice and bravery of the Harlem Hellfighters, the country remained segregated, both in its military and its society writ large.", + "date": "2022-02-01", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Alpine marmot in Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria", + "caption": "Happy Groundhog Day (again?)!", + "subtitle": "Groundhog Day", + "copyright": "© Misja Smits/Minden Pictures", + "description": "If you're reading this for the first time, Happy Groundhog Day! And if you're reading this for the hundredth or thousandth time, we wish you luck in breaking out of your infinite time loop. Then you can join the rest of us as we either brace for six more weeks of winter or sigh with relief that fair weather's on the way—depending, of course, on the shadow of a certain burrowing rodent.\nActually, this confrontational-looking rodent isn't a groundhog but an alpine marmot. Groundhogs are in the marmot family and both rodents share similar burrowing habits. But the groundhog is unusual in that it lives at low elevations, unlike most marmots, which are mountain-bound.\nSo, does it count if a marmot sees its shadow on Groundhog Day? Only time will tell—well, assuming the day doesn't reset as soon as you go to bed.", + "date": "2022-02-02", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Corjuem Fort in Goa, India", + "caption": "The forest reclaims a fortress", + "subtitle": "Corjuem Fort in Goa, India", + "copyright": "© Ingvar Kuznetsov/Shutterstock", + "description": "Corjuem Fort, built in 1705 by Portuguese colonists, was abandoned in 1894 but never demolished. It is now a protected historical site in Goa, India, and during the right time of year, Corjuem can look like it's being eaten by the forest.\nWhile Britain is heavily associated with colonial control of India, Portugal had its own foothold in what is now the state of Goa, on the southwestern coast of India. The colony of Portuguese India held for more than 400 years before the Portuguese relinquished the territory in 1961. Sites such as Corjuem Fort show how much the colonial influence affected not just the culture, but the landscape itself.", + "date": "2022-02-03", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Big Air Shougang venue in Shijingshan District, Beijing, China", + "caption": "Catching big air in the Olympics", + "subtitle": "Winter Olympics in Beijing", + "copyright": "© Gao Zehong/VCG via Getty Images", + "description": "Winter is coming to Beijing. The Winter Olympics that is, as the Chinese capital hosts the 24th edition of the sporting extravaganza. Over the next 17 days, close to 3,000 athletes will compete in 109 events across 15 disciplines in seven sports. The venues are spread over three zones: central Beijing, the Yanqing District of northwestern Beijing, and Zhangjiakou, a city in neighboring Hebei province. Artificial snow will be used for outdoor competitions, including here at the illuminated Big Air Shougang, the only snow event venue in downtown Beijing.\nThe brand-new structure, which has been built at the site of a former steel factory, features a steep ramp about 540 feet long and nearly 200 feet high. It will be used for the big air freestyle skiing and snowboarding events—the former is featuring in the Winter Olympics for the first time, while the latter debuted four years ago. As you can probably guess, these big air competitions involve athletes riding down the ramp onto a jump and into the air, where they will attempt to execute their biggest and best tricks in a bid to win gold. So, it really is go big or go home. Let the games begin!", + "date": "2022-02-04", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Monarch butterflies in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, Angangueo, Mexico", + "caption": "King of the butterflies", + "subtitle": "Monarch butterflies in Angangueo, Mexico", + "copyright": "© Sylvain Cordier/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Every year, one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in Mexico takes place in the forested mountains west of Mexico City. During the fall, colonies of monarch butterflies migrate here from colder northern climates to find warmth and begin their breeding season. These huge flying colonies can contain as many as 20 million monarchs, which make use of air currents to travel as far as 100 nautical miles per day. The monarchs remain in Mexico from around November to March.\nUpon arrival in the Mexican state of Michoacán, they settle into the forests of fir trees like those shown here. Then they begin finding their way to milkweed plants to mate and lay their eggs. The eggs hatch after just a few days, leaving the offspring to feast on the milkweed before eventually transforming into the next generation of adult butterflies. Once the winter breeding season is over, the newly hatched monarchs start the annual migration cycle over again, taking to the air for the long trek back north.", + "date": "2022-02-05", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Winter in Oymyakon, Russia", + "caption": "Brrrrrrrr", + "subtitle": "Oymyakon, Russia", + "copyright": "© Alexandr Berdicevschi/Getty Images", + "description": "Oymyakon, Russia, is one of a few places claiming to be the coldest spot in the Northern Hemisphere, a northern 'Pole of Cold.' Centuries of evolving meteorological technology means some historic cold temperatures are considered more accurate than others. The record for ultimate cold is a hot debate.\nOymyakon's claim may be strongest, though. The Siberian town has a verified low-temperature record of minus 89.9 degrees Fahrenheit set in 1933—though if local lore and a Soviet-era monument are accurate, the true record low was notched a decade earlier at minus 96.2.\nBy the way, the southern Pole of Cold blows all claimants to the northern record away like fresh-fallen snow: Russia's Vostok Station, in Antarctica, once recorded a low of minus 128.6! Think the Russians brought the cold with them?", + "date": "2022-02-06", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rideau Canal Skateway during Winterlude in Ottawa, Canada", + "caption": "Gliding through winter", + "subtitle": "Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa, Canada", + "copyright": "© Preappy/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're at the iconic Rideau Canal Skateway in Canada's capital city of Ottawa. Each winter a 4.8-mile section of the canal downtown is converted into the world's largest—and second-longest—outdoor skating rink. Rideau was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, and most years this rink section becomes a featured attraction of Winterlude, a free annual festival that usually attracts visitors from across the country for the first three weekends of February.\nThe 2022 Winterlude festival runs February 4-21, and traditionally features a wide variety of cold-weather activities, including ice-sculpture and snowman-building competitions, a gigantic snowflake playground, a tug-of-war, winter sports lessons, and a wide array of public art installations. However, given the ongoing pandemic, many of the in-person activities will again be canceled this year. The national ice-carving contest will go ahead, as it did last year, when all Winterlude programming was virtual—spectators of the contest will be able to view and vote for the sculptures online.\nOur fingers are crossed inside toasty mittens for Winterlude 2023, when locals and tourists will hopefully again indulge in Canada's cultural and artistic diversity, while transforming the city into a giant winter wonderland.", + "date": "2022-02-07", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rock art near Santa Fe, New Mexico", + "caption": "The truth is out there…but not on this rock", + "subtitle": "Extraterrestrial Culture Day", + "copyright": "© Scott Warren/Cavan", + "description": "Evidence of ancient aliens? Nah, more likely the etchings of a prankster hiker. Though Pueblo peoples here in northern New Mexico made pictographs in this style several centuries ago, there's no evidence they were depicting extraterrestrials. But don't get us wrong: We want to believe.\nToday is Extraterrestrial Culture Day, a holiday that enjoys official status in New Mexico thanks to the 'Roswell incident' of 1947. Depending who you ask, the metallic wreck found on a remote ranch in New Mexico one July morning was either a weather balloon, a top-secret military device disguised as a weather balloon, or a bona fide alien craft. Whatever the truth, the nearby town of Roswell has gone all-in on UFO lore. It's home to numerous UFO-themed attractions, chief among them the International UFO Museum and Research Center.", + "date": "2022-02-08", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Ceremony Hall of Icehotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden", + "caption": "Northern hospitality", + "subtitle": "Ceremony Hall at Sweden's Icehotel", + "copyright": "© Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images", + "description": "Rebuilt every winter since 1989 in the northernmost county of Sweden, the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi is not only one of a kind each year, but the first of its kind established. Other ice hotels can now be found in Norway, Finland, Canada, Romania, and elsewhere, but this one is still the largest: The ice blocks harvested from the nearby Torne River to build the Icehotel weigh 2 tons each.\nThe hotel began as an art gallery and stays true to those roots, bringing in a new group of creatives each year to design guest rooms and other ornate spaces. Pictured here is the 2018 design of the Ceremony Hall, complete with 'stained glass' made of carved ice. The ever-changing space has become a popular venue for winter weddings.", + "date": "2022-02-09", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Old City of Bern, Switzerland", + "caption": "Lights of the Old City", + "subtitle": "The Old City of Bern", + "copyright": "© Xantana/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to a wintry wonderland in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. We're in Bern's medieval center—the Old City—which looks much as it did when many of these buildings were constructed between the 12th and 15th centuries.\nThe Old City was founded in 1191 on a long, narrow peninsula surrounded on three sides by the Aare River. Today, visitors and locals alike enjoy strolling down quaint alleyways and cobblestone streets amidst the charming medieval buildings. In winter, many stop here en route to ski in the nearby Bernese Oberland mountains or to visit the Schwarzsee ice palaces.\nThose in the know also suggest a climb to the top of the Bernese Minster, the highest church spire in all of Switzerland, seen in our photo. It's 312 steps to the viewing deck, but we hear the panorama of snowy rooftops and the nearby peaks is worth the climb.", + "date": "2022-02-10", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Go' by Kehinde Wiley, displayed inside Moynihan Train Hall at New York City's Penn Station", + "caption": "Look up to Black pride", + "subtitle": "'Go' by Kehinde Wiley", + "copyright": "© Spencer Platt/Getty Images", + "description": "We're continuing our celebration of Black History Month with a glimpse of a public art installation in Moynihan Train Hall in New York City's Penn Station. As you rush to catch your commuter train in the station, pause to look up and then contemplate Kehinde Wiley's triptych called 'Go.' The ceiling fresco—a mix of stained glass, hand-painted detail, and LED lighting—recalls artwork from the Italian Renaissance, with vibrant blue skies and heavenly clouds. But in Wiley's interpretation, the religious figures common in such works are replaced by Black Americans in modern-day clothing—seemingly weightless in the air, in poses reminiscent of breakdancing moves.\nWiley first gained attention with his vibrant portraits of Black men and women. These works often referenced the classical 18th-century portraits of Western Europe. But the artist toyed with those conventions by featuring figures in modern attire against stylized backgrounds.", + "date": "2022-02-11", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Darwin's Arch with Darwin Island in background, Galápagos, Ecuador", + "caption": "Last days of a famous sea arch", + "subtitle": "Darwin's Arch", + "copyright": "© miralex/Getty Images", + "description": "On Darwin Day, we visit Darwin's Arch, named for the famous English naturalist Charles Darwin, who was born on this day in 1809. The last time the sea arch looked as it does in this image was May 17, 2021. That's when it collapsed due to natural erosion and became a pile of rubble between what is now two pillars. Some locals and scientists have renamed the rock formation the 'Pillars of Evolution,' a nod to Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.\nSea arches are found all over the world, often where cliffs meet the sea. They're formed as waves erode the underside of a rock, leaving the top. Darwin's Arch is located southeast of Darwin Island, one of the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean.", + "date": "2022-02-12", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "American bison in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": "American goliaths go head-to-head", + "subtitle": "American bison", + "copyright": "© Gerald Corsi/Getty Images", + "description": "Although American bison live and defend themselves as a herd, these two don't appear to see eye to eye. With their massive heads, they're natural stand-ins for the helmeted human titans facing off in the stadium today for Super Bowl Sunday.\nThe iconic bison is the largest terrestrial animal in the Americas and a living symbol of Yellowstone National Park, home to the dueling duo seen here. Yellowstone is the only place in the US where bison have roamed continuously since prehistoric times. Bison numbered around 60 million in the late 1700s as vast herds covered the grasslands of the continent. But they were driven to near extinction in the 19th century by hunting and disease. Conservation efforts have brought their numbers in the wild up to about 31,000 today.\nAt full sprint, bison can run up to 35 mph even though they can weigh over a ton. Big, fast, and strong, these heavyweights are built for the Great Plains, or the gridiron.", + "date": "2022-02-13", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Heart-shaped island with sandy beach, offshore coral reef, Indian Ocean, Maldives", + "caption": "A Valentine in the Arabian Sea", + "subtitle": "Maldives", + "copyright": "© Willyam Bradberry/Shutterstock", + "description": "Heart-shaped islands are more common than you might guess and can be found at many latitudes and longitudes. This one in the archipelago nation of the Maldives is hard to top for its beauty. A flight over this tropical gem might make for the most memorable Valentine's Day ever.\nThe Republic of Maldives lies about 470 miles southwest of the Indian subcontinent. The country is made up of 26 atolls, together containing more than 1,000 islands. It's the smallest nation in Asia by land area, although it covers 35,000 square miles if you count its waters.\nA popular destination among honeymooners, the Maldives derives most of its income from tourism. However, its days as a tropical getaway might be numbered as it faces the threat of climate change. With an average elevation of just under 5 feet, the country is especially vulnerable to rising sea levels. If you need a reason to care about global warming, just keep this precious spot close to your heart.", + "date": "2022-02-14", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red lanterns hanging on trees during the Lantern Festival in Chengdu, Sichuan, China", + "caption": "A festival of lanterns", + "subtitle": "Lantern Festival", + "copyright": "© Philippe Lejeanvre/Getty Images", + "description": "Lunar New Year festivities last 15 days, culminating with a good party known as the Lantern Festival. Here in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province, it's said that residents have been hosting Lantern Festival celebrations since the year 711, though the origins of the festival are believed to be more than 2,000 years old. This year's festivities take place on February 15, with homes and businesses draped in lanterns of all shapes and sizes, often in the traditional red silk with gold trim as you see here.\nOf course, the Lantern Festival is celebrated across China, as well as in other countries that follow Chinese cultural traditions. Revelers fill the streets with dancing, fireworks, and children's games. They also enjoy special holiday foods—including tangyuan, balls of rice flour that are generally loaded with sweet fillings and simmered in a soup. After sundown, celebrants light the lanterns to welcome a new start as the Lunar New Year festivities come to a close.", + "date": "2022-02-15", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Beech woodland in hoarfrost, Cranborne Chase, Dorset, England", + "caption": "Beech forest covered in hoarfrost", + "subtitle": "Cranborne Chase, England", + "copyright": "© Guy Edwardes/Minden Pictures", + "description": "If this looks to you like the setting of a fairy tale, you're not alone. England's Cranborne Chase has long inspired writers and painters, and it's been designated a national protected area because of its natural beauty. It may be especially beautiful in winter, when the trees and shrubs can be coated with hoarfrost, an uncommon type of frost that forms when water vapor turns directly into ice, skipping the liquid stage.\nCranborne Chase is a plateau in southern England touching the counties of Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. These 380 square miles of diverse countryside include rolling grasslands, river valleys, hillsides, and ancient woodlands. The area has been inhabited since the Stone Age, and for centuries was a royal hunting ground—in fact, the word 'chase' derives from these hunts. Today, while Cranborne Chase is protected from most new development, it's not a wilderness—nearly 90% of the land is used for farming and more than 30,000 people live here.", + "date": "2022-02-16", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Flamenco dancers outside Palma de Majorca, Spain", + "caption": "A dance of passion", + "subtitle": "Flamenco dancers", + "copyright": "© Torleif Svensson/Getty Images", + "description": "Today's image captures a split second of the sweeping arm movements and rhythmic foot stamping that are characteristic of Spain's most famous style of dance. Flamenco is packed with passion and drama, as performers transmit their deepest emotions—from sadness and regret to exuberance and joy—through body movements and facial expressions. But flamenco is more than just a dance: It's an art form that mixes dancing with singing, guitar playing, clapping, and finger snapping.\nThe origins of flamenco are shrouded in mystery, but the centuries-old tradition is commonly associated with the Romani people of Andalusia, in the south of Spain. The dancers seen here are performing outside Palma de Majorca, on the Spanish Balearic island of Majorca, an indication that despite its Andalusian origins, flamenco has spread to all corners of Spain. Nevertheless, it's the Andalusian city of Jerez that's at the heart of the flamenco scene. On any given night, you'll find bailaoras (female dancers) in traditional red dresses performing in local flamenco venues known as 'tablaos.' Every year, Jerez celebrates its flamenco heritage with a world-renowned festival, simply known as the Festival de Jerez. Over the next two weeks, the festival will feature events, classes, and performances by famous flamenco artists.", + "date": "2022-02-17", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great tits on a branch during winter in France", + "caption": "Out on a limb for the Great Backyard Bird Count", + "subtitle": "Great Backyard Bird Count", + "copyright": "© Eric Ferry/Alamy", + "description": "This colorful foursome resting on a tree limb during a winter in France is a group of great tits, one of the most common bird species seen across most of Europe and Asia and in parts of North Africa. Belonging to the same family as North American chickadees, great tits are beloved for their colorful plumage and acrobatic antics while feeding in backyards and in gardens, which makes them an ideal mascot for the Great Backyard Bird Count.\nSponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count occurs each year in mid-February. It began in the United States in 1998 but in recent years it's become a worldwide citizen science project. Anyone can participate, from novice birders to professional ornithologists. The findings collected in the Great Backyard Bird Count help scientists monitor bird populations around the world. Want to take part? Just count the birds you see in your area and share the results online between February 18-21, 2022. You'll be able to see all the data from around the world posted online in near real time. Happy birding!", + "date": "2022-02-18", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Logan in Kluane National Park and Reserve, Yukon, Canada", + "caption": "Majestic Mount Logan", + "subtitle": "Mount Logan in Yukon, Canada", + "copyright": "© plainpicture/Design Pics/Robert Postma", + "description": "Today we're visiting Canada's tallest mountain, the 19,551-foot-high Mount Logan, which is part of the St. Elias Mountain range. Located in Yukon, the smallest and westernmost of Canada's three territories, this majestic peak is also the second tallest in North America—only Alaska's Denali is taller.\nMount Logan is part of Kluane National Park and Reserve and gets its name from Sir William Logan, founder of the Geological Survey of Canada. It's surrounded by several big glaciers and is mostly composed of granitic rock. Due to ongoing tectonic activity underneath the mountain's massive base, the peak has actually grown taller since accurate measurements of it began in the 1990s.", + "date": "2022-02-19", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Humpback whales and dolphins, Hawaii", + "caption": "Wishing you a whale of a World Whale Day", + "subtitle": "World Whale Day", + "copyright": "© drewsulockcreations/Getty Images", + "description": "As surely as some tourists return to Hawaii each and every year, thousands of humpback whale families, like the one seen in this photo, make an annual winter visit to the waters off Maui. They're the reason behind today's cetacean celebration: World Whale Day. While the observance honors whales of all kinds in all the world's oceans, it was here in Maui that the Pacific Whale Foundation first held the event and timed it to match the yearly return of the humpbacks.\nThese whales belong to one of at least four populations of humpbacks that live in the North Pacific. This group spends winters breeding and resting up in Hawaii's warm waters before making a summer migration to their feeding grounds in the chilly depths off Alaska. If you visit Hawaii during February, you'll have one of the best opportunities anywhere to spot these majestic marine mammals—and as we see here, maybe you'll spot a few dolphins too!", + "date": "2022-02-20", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Washington Monument seen from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC", + "caption": "Happy Presidents Day", + "subtitle": "Presidents Day", + "copyright": "© lucky-photographer/Getty Images", + "description": "On Presidents Day, we take you to Washington, DC's National Mall, the downtown park known as 'America's front yard.' Here, from the front steps of the Lincoln Memorial, you can see all the way across to the Capitol Building, with the tall, white obelisk of the Washington Monument rising in between.\nPresidents Day was originally established to honor George Washington's birthday on February 22. The official federal holiday, established in 1879, is still called 'Washington's Birthday,' but the observance has evolved to honor all the US presidents. Who's your favorite president?", + "date": "2022-02-21", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Two Bactrian camels in Kazakhstan for Twosday", + "caption": "Two for Twosday", + "subtitle": "Twosday", + "copyright": "© Nurlan Kulcha/Alamy", + "description": "Is this pair of dual-humped Bactrian camels heralding hump day? Nope, it's not quite Wednesday yet—but you can double down on your celebratory mood this February 22, because Tuesday, 2/22/22 occurs just once every 400 years. So on this deuce of a day, beware of two-timers claiming they'll pay you back next Twosday—you'll be short your two bits until February 22, 2422.", + "date": "2022-02-22", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The cypress tunnel at Point Reyes National Seashore in California", + "caption": "A tunnel to the past", + "subtitle": "Point Reyes National Seashore", + "copyright": "© Spondylolithesis/Getty Images", + "description": "This evocative photo of a cypress-lined road was taken in Point Reyes National Seashore, a marine and coastal reserve under the care of the National Park Service. A portion of the park preserves the marine habitat in the harbors along the coast of the Point Reyes Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area. Inland, the area's grasslands, marshlands, and wooded uplands present a notably diverse collection of landscapes—including the cypress tunnel.\nIt's worth noting that at the end of this tree-lined cul-de-sac is an old ship-to-shore radio station known as KPH. It's mostly a historic site that still broadcasts locally but was once a vital communications relay for the many ships that passed by Point Reyes, especially during World War II.", + "date": "2022-02-23", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Flowing river inside a glacier cave, Vatnajökull, Iceland", + "caption": "Ice, ice, caving", + "subtitle": "Glacier cave in Iceland", + "copyright": "© Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images", + "description": "The Land of Fire and Ice is home to countless natural wonders, like this brilliant blue cave formed within the ice of a glacier. (Glacier caves are often called ice caves, but the term 'ice cave' is properly used to describe a bedrock cave that contains year-round ice; a glacier cave is formed entirely within the ice of a glacier.) The majority of Iceland's glacier caves are in Vatnajökull glacier, which covers about 8% of the island nation and is one of the largest glaciers in Europe.\nVatnajökull's caves, formed by the flowing rivers underneath the glacier, are famous for their blue corridors and eerie atmosphere. The caves are only accessible from November until March when temperatures are cold enough to strengthen the ice. The caves vary in size and shape each year, so enjoy the beauty of this one while you can, because it may not be around next winter.", + "date": "2022-02-24", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Legacy' mural painted by Josh Sarantitis and Eric Okdeh within the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania", + "caption": "A beautiful day in the neighborhood…", + "subtitle": "'Legacy' mural in Philadelphia", + "copyright": "© Vespasian/Alamy", + "description": "As Black History Month winds down, we've come to the City of Brotherly Love—Philadelphia—to admire this stunning mural, 'Legacy,' painted by Josh Sarantitis and Eric Okdeh. Measuring nearly 10,000 square feet, the mural in Philadelphia's Central City District explores the work of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass to end slavery. Students and staff at five public schools, together with dozens of other individuals, collaborated to produce the artwork, hand-laying over 1 million small glass titles on the mural’s right side. The main figure is a girl holding a medallion surrounded by blue flames. The girl's middle-aged self rises out of these flames, a symbol of defiance and freedom.\nWhat began in the mid-1980s as an anti-graffiti effort became a city-changing artistic movement that has been called the world's largest outdoor art gallery. Artist Jane Golden and anti-graffiti activist Tim Spencer started the Mural Arts Program (now Mural Arts Philadelphia) with the goal of channeling the talents of graffiti artists into city beautification. Graffiti taggers were given the option of either going to jail or participating in the new initiative. Easy choice! Today the program employs over 300 artists and has produced more than 4,000 paintings on the city's buildings, around 2,000 of which are still viewable today.", + "date": "2022-02-25", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lamplugh Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska", + "caption": "Where ancient ice meets the sea", + "subtitle": "Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve", + "copyright": "© Andrew Peacock/Getty Images", + "description": "Think of this special spot as the place where two different Alaskas meet—its vast icy north and its verdant maritime south. Glacier Bay is named for this area's dominant feature, the rivers of ice that carve the landscape and periodically calve icebergs into the sea. On February 26, 1925, President Calvin Coolidge declared much of the land around the bay a national monument. The protected area was greatly expanded in 1980, when a 3.3-million-acre expanse of glaciers, fjords, rainforest, coastline, and mountain peaks was named a national park and preserve.\nPictured here is Lamplugh Glacier, one of the relatively few tidewater glaciers in the park; the vast majority are found inland. Lamplugh is known for its intense blue color—ice and water absorb the red wavelength of white light and transmit blue light, which is what we end up seeing. The thicker and more pure the ice, the more blue it appears.", + "date": "2022-02-26", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Polar bear mother with cubs in Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada", + "caption": "A day for those who rule the north", + "subtitle": "International Polar Bear Day", + "copyright": "© Andre Gilden/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today we celebrate International Polar Bear Day to spotlight efforts that protect these charismatic but vulnerable animals. Perhaps no other creature is as emblematic of climate change as polar bears, the apex predator of the Arctic. As the planet warms, their fragile habitat shrinks.\nIn the fall, after the ice floes have diminished, making hunting more difficult, a pregnant female polar bear will dig a maternity den, usually in a snowdrift. She lies dormant there through the winter before giving birth sometime between November and February. The cubs, born blind and with only a light layer of fur, weigh just about a pound at birth. In the cold Arctic winter, the newborns would suffer outside the protection of the den, so they rest there with their mom, growing rapidly on her fat-rich milk until the young family breaks open the entrance to the den sometime in early spring.\nThis mother and her cubs are enjoying a spring day in Manitoba, Canada, in Wapusk National Park, where the Arctic tundra yields to a boreal forest. Wapusk is one of the largest polar bear denning areas in the world and is critical to the survival of a population of about 1,000 bears who roam the western side of Hudson Bay.", + "date": "2022-02-27", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hoarfrost and snow in the Cotswolds, England", + "caption": "Cold falls on the Cotswolds", + "subtitle": "Winter in England's Cotswolds", + "copyright": "© Peter Adams/Getty Images", + "description": "The Cotswolds region is well known by Brits as a sleepy summer getaway, a day-trip destination for rambling through rolling pastures and charming villages while sampling delicious local produce. But in winter, this rural landscape takes on a new character when snows blanket the countryside.\nSome visitors take several days to hike all 102 miles of the Cotswold Way, the trail that leads from charming Chipping Campden in the north, over hill and dale through villages including Dursley—near the spot where this photo was taken—and finally to the city of Bath in the south. The whole stretch has year-round appeal—especially if you include stops at cozy cafes and pubs on the route. It's no wonder the Cotswolds region is the largest patch of land in the UK designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.", + "date": "2022-02-28", + "path": "US/images/2022-02-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-02-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "US Army Nurse Corps personnel, 1944", + "caption": "It's Women's History Month", + "subtitle": "Women's History Month", + "copyright": "© Bettmann/Getty Images", + "description": "To celebrate the start of Women's History Month, our homepage photo features a candid shot of members of the US Army Nurse Corps in 1944. The women are shown in between training exercises while they await deployment to the South Pacific near the end of World War II. At the time, all who served in the Army Nurse Corps were women, and the units were all segregated. And though the need for nurses was urgent, the army had set a quota for just 160 Black nurses. By the end of the war, that number had increased to nearly 500.\nWomen's History Month offers an opportunity to study and celebrate women's vital role in history and their essential contributions to society today. The theme for the observance in 2022 is 'Women providing healing, promoting hope'—which seems like a good fit for our photo. How will you celebrate Women's History Month?", + "date": "2022-03-01", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moonlight and the Milky Way over Mount Rainier in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington", + "caption": "Happy 123rd birthday", + "subtitle": "Mount Rainier National Park", + "copyright": "© Brad Goldpaint/Cavan", + "description": "Mount Rainier is the crown jewel of its namesake national park, designated March 2, 1899, by President William McKinley. It was just the fifth national park in the United States. Beyond the mountain, the 369-square-mile park also includes valleys, waterfalls, old-growth forest, and pristine alpine meadows famous for summer wildflowers.\nRainier is considered the most glaciated peak in the contiguous US. Native Americans named it Tahoma, which translates to 'mother of waters.' Indeed, the mountain spawns five major rivers, and to this day, its snowmelt provides much of the water for the region.\nAlthough beautiful, Rainier is also one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Scientists consider an eruption in the near future to be highly probable. In addition to spewing ash and triggering landslides, a major eruption would likely cause massive mudflows, called lahars. These lahars would send a surge of mud, boulders, and debris hurtling toward the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area, less than 65 miles away. For now, we'll just admire the majesty of this sleeping giant and be thankful that the national park protects so much pristine northwest wilderness.", + "date": "2022-03-02", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Greater one-horned rhinoceroses in Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India", + "caption": "Celebrating World Wildlife Day", + "subtitle": "World Wildlife Day", + "copyright": "© Robert Harding World Imagery/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today is World Wildlife Day, the UN-sponsored tribute to efforts that protect the plants and animals that make our world so special. This year's WWD theme is 'recovering key species for ecosystem restoration'—key species like the greater one-horned rhinoceroses you see here in northeastern India's Kaziranga National Park. These unique creatures have staged a remarkable comeback from the verge of extinction in the early 20th century, when their numbers had dwindled to a precarious low of around 100 animals. But with the concerted efforts of Indian and Nepalese wildlife authorities, the population of greater one-horned rhinos has slowly built back up to around 3,700 today.\nThis megaherbivore, noted for its single black horn, is considered a keystone species due to the disproportionately important role it plays in its native ecosystem. Conservation efforts have concentrated on the rhinos' traditional habitat in the grasslands and woodlands of northeastern India and southern Nepal. The rhinos are especially important to the health of the ecosystem there because they love to wallow in puddles of water—by doing so they help to protect, expand, and create water holes that are also used by other animals, significantly enriching the habitat for all.", + "date": "2022-03-03", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The National Aquatics Center in Beijing, China", + "caption": "Ice Cube aglow", + "subtitle": "2022 Winter Paralympics", + "copyright": "© Han Haidan/China News Service via Getty Images", + "description": "The 2022 Winter Paralympics begins today in Beijing, as the Chinese capital becomes the first city to host both the summer and winter editions of the Paralympic Games. Over the next 10 days, about 600 athletes will compete in 78 different events across six sports—alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, snowboarding, para ice hockey, and wheelchair curling. All the events will take place in a strict Covid 'bubble' system to ensure safety at the Games.\nSpeaking of bubbles, today we're looking at the National Aquatics Center, a box-shaped building that will host the wheelchair curling events. The design of the bubble-wrapped façade—made from a thin, transparent material called ETFE—is based on the Weaire-Phelan geometric structure, which is derived from the natural pattern of bubbles in soap lather. The building was originally built to host the swimming, diving, and synchronized swimming competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Nicknamed the Water Cube for the Summer Games, the building's pool has been turned into an ice rink for the winter events, so the venue has been redubbed the Ice Cube, at least temporarily. It's the first sports arena in the world that can switch between water and ice.", + "date": "2022-03-04", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The island of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, France", + "caption": "A saintly vision inspired the first chapel", + "subtitle": "Mont-Saint-Michel", + "copyright": "© DaLiu/Getty Images", + "description": "Rising majestically out of the bay, Mont-Saint-Michel is once again a true island, at least during high tides. A crude, elevated causeway built in the 19th century once connected Mont-Saint-Michel to the mainland, allowing visitors to walk across to the spectacular rock. But in 2014, the causeway was removed and replaced by an elegant, curving bridge above the tidal flats. Now water flows freely around the monument at high tide, making the tiny island fortress a real island for the first time in more than a century.\nToday's visitors are following in the footsteps of pilgrims who for centuries traversed Europe to pray at the sacred site. The local bishop of Avranches built a chapel on this rock in 708 after the archangel St. Michael visited him in a dream, and the rest, as they say, is history. Now the island, half a mile off the coast of Normandy in northwestern France, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its permanent population is fewer than 50 people, including a dozen or so monks and nuns, but more than 3 million visitors cross over to the island most years.", + "date": "2022-03-05", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great cormorants gliding through a snowstorm in Hesse, Germany", + "caption": "March of the cormorants", + "subtitle": "Great cormorants", + "copyright": "© Wilfried Martin/Getty Images", + "description": "Great cormorants are among the great anglers of the avian world. Found in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and North America, they're expert at diving under the water's surface to catch bottom-dwelling fish.\nBut these underwater fishing expeditions come at a price: Ironically for a water-diving bird, the great cormorant's plumage isn't sufficiently waterproof. As a result, cormorants must come ashore to dry themselves by spreading their wings open for long periods. This behavior may also help with digestion or regulate their body temperature. Or maybe they're just showing off.", + "date": "2022-03-06", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lake Tekapo with Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the background on New Zealand's South Island", + "caption": "Blue Zealand", + "subtitle": "Lake Tekapo, New Zealand", + "copyright": "© Sophie Dover/Getty Images", + "description": "Here on New Zealand's rugged South Island, the waters of Lake Tekapo display such striking electric-blue colors because of glacial silt flowing into the lake, carried by the braided Godley and Macauley Rivers, seen at the bottom of our image. These rivers are themselves fed by the melted waters of glaciers in the nearby Southern Alps. As these active glaciers slowly bulldoze the mountainsides, they pulverize rocks along valley floors and walls. All that grinding eventually produces a fine-grained powder of silt, sometimes called glacial flour. Meltwater picks up the silt, carrying it downstream and into lakes like Tekapo. The particles are so light and fine, they're slow to sink to the bottom, remaining suspended in the water column instead.\nThe name Tekapo is a misspelling of the Māori word Takapō, which means 'to leave in haste at night.' But if you are one of the region's many visitors, you may find the nighttime even more mesmerizing than the day. Lake Tekapo is a certified Dark Sky Reserve, one of the world's largest. With night skies almost completely free of light pollution, stargazing doesn't get much more vibrant, and tours cater to manuhiri (visitors) interested in astro-tourism. If that's not reason enough to stay the night, the area's abundant skiing and fishing opportunities might be. There's certainly no need to leave in a rush.", + "date": "2022-03-07", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The 'Fearless Girl' statue outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York City", + "caption": "'Fearless Girl' rules the Financial District", + "subtitle": "International Women's Day", + "copyright": "© Brendan McDermid/Alamy", + "description": "This famous feisty girl stands her ground in front of the New York Stock Exchange in lower Manhattan, a striking reminder as we celebrate International Women's Day that we still have work to do in the quest for gender equality. Kristen Visbal's bronze sculpture 'Fearless Girl' took up her power pose in 2017 facing down the iconic Wall Street bronze statue called 'Charging Bull.' For the 2021 observance of International Women's Day, the corporate sponsor of 'Fearless Girl' added broken glass around her, with a plaque that read: \"Today's broken glass ceilings are tomorrow's stepping stones.\"\nWhile many glass ceilings are indeed being broken, much work remains in the fight for gender equality in pay and opportunity. The National Women's Law Center reports that US women who work full time earn 82 cents for every dollar paid to men performing similar work. And those lost cents add up. One study suggests the disparity is stark: Over a lifetime, a woman in the US can be denied hundreds of thousands of dollars in pay. And the losses are especially pronounced among Black women, who remain underrepresented in high-earning positions.\nThe 2022 theme for International Women's Day is #BreakTheBias, and organizers call on us to imagine a 'world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination…A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.' Bring it on.", + "date": "2022-03-08", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The 'Flower of Life' symbol drawn in the snow by artist Michael Uy, Jacobsdorf, Brandenburg, Germany", + "caption": "A flower blooms in winter", + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty Images", + "description": null, + "date": "2022-03-09", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Ponte Vecchio, a bridge near Bobbio, Italy", + "caption": "On the left bank of the River Trebbia lies...", + "subtitle": "Bobbio, Italy", + "copyright": "© afinocchiaro/Getty Images", + "description": "Between the metropolis of Milan—the fashion and design capital of Italy—and the fabled seaport city of Genoa, you'll find this small river town in northern Italy. People have resided here since ancient times, at least as far back as the Roman era, but the town really began to flourish when the abbey was constructed in the 7th century. For much of the Middle Ages, the Bobbio Abbey and its vast library made the town a center of religion, culture, and learning.\nThese days, Bobbio is a regular tourist stop perhaps best known for its old bridge, or Ponte Vecchio (not to be confused with THE Ponte Vecchio in Florence). Bobbio's old bridge spans the River Trebbia with 11 arches of unequal size and is commonly called Ponte Gobbo (Hunchback Bridge), because of its irregular shape.\nBobbio remains a jewel box of a town frozen in time. With its many small churches, modest houses, and cobblestone streets, Bobbio maintains the character of a medieval village nestled in the Trebbia Valley. Ernest Hemingway described the Val Trebbia as 'the most beautiful in the world,' and with views like this, who could argue with him?", + "date": "2022-03-10", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Field of sunflowers, Ukraine's national flower", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "We stand with Ukraine", + "copyright": "© Oleksandrum/Shutterstock", + "description": "Ukraine grows so many sunflowers they've become regarded as the country's national flower—and recently, as a symbol of resistance. Just like sunflowers standing tall against a blue sky, the people of Ukraine are holding strong while an unlawful invasion threatens their democracy. As Ukrainians battle for their nation's existence, millions of people have been forced to flee their homes to an uncertain future.\nAntiwar demonstrators around the world are marching in the streets while waving the Ukrainian flag—a band of blue over yellow, recalling clear skies over golden fields like this one. We're joining them in solidarity with the brave Ukrainian people. Click 'How you can help' below to learn more about aiding people affected by this tragic war.", + "date": "2022-03-11", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Girl Scouts camping on the shore of Todd Lake in 1960, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon", + "caption": "Girl Scouting, more than just cookies", + "subtitle": "The Girl Scouts celebrate 110 years", + "copyright": "© CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're celebrating 110 years of the Girl Scouts! Sure, we enjoy their cookies every year, but with so much history behind the organization, the Girl Scouts deserve merit badges for more than just the Thin Mint. On March 12, 1912, founder Juliette Gordon Low brought an outfit called the Girl Guides stateside from England after befriending the founder of the scouting movement there. The first American troop had 18 girls participating. Low designed activities to allow girls to serve their communities, experience the outdoors, and develop self-reliance and resourcefulness. Those skills would be useful on the camping expedition seen in today's photo. These girls can be seen along the shore of Todd Lake at the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon in 1960.\nOfficially renamed Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1913, the organization had a hand in relief efforts during the Great Depression and World War II. Girl Scouts also have a long history leading events that support civil rights—Martin Luther King called the group 'a force for desegregation.' In recent years, the scouts have focused on environmental and social issues, and have made headlines as transgender allies.\nIf all that's not enough of a reason to celebrate the Girl Scouts, then, OK, consider the cookies. Girl Scout Cookies have been produced on a commercial scale since 1934, though individual sales have been documented much earlier. Called the largest annual fundraiser in the world dedicated to girls, every year more than 1 million scouts sell over 200 million packages of cookies, raising more than $800 million. The Thin Mints variety amounts to 25% of all sales. We'll raise a glass of milk to the Girl Scouts today as we sample our favorite cookies.", + "date": "2022-03-12", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A European hare jumps through a wetland in the Netherlands", + "caption": "Getting a jump on spring", + "subtitle": "Daylight saving time", + "copyright": "© Jim Brandenburg/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Just like the European hare, we get a little more hop in our steps this time of year—and a bit more daylight as well. It's the second Sunday of March, when most Americans and Canadians 'spring forward,' setting their clocks ahead one hour in observance of daylight saving time (DST). Then on the first Sunday of November, we'll 'fall back' by turning our clocks back an hour.\nThe practice of resetting clocks with the seasons became widespread during World War I, first in Germany, as a way to conserve coal used for heating homes. Other European countries followed suit, and the US did, too, in 1918, but that lasted just two years. The US brought it back during World War II, and observing daylight saving time has remained standard practice ever since. Initially it was a mess, with a patchwork of some cities observing it and others not—at one point the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis were on different clocks!\nFinally, passage of the Uniform Time Act of 1966 got most places in the US marching to the same daily drumbeat. Congress added about a month of DST in 1986 and again in 2007. But not everyone is on board. Arizona and Hawaii do not observe daylight saving time, and dozens of states have introduced legislation to end it permanently.", + "date": "2022-03-13", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lanyon Quoit burial chamber, Cornwall, England", + "caption": "It's just pi in the sky...", + "subtitle": "Pi Day", + "copyright": "© Guy Edwardes/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Did Neolithic humans build this structure to celebrate Pi Day? Not likely. Pi Day is a relatively recent phenomenon—invented by a physicist in 1988 and designated by Congress a national holiday in 2009. But it's already almost certainly the most popular holiday celebrating a mathematical constant. While Pi Day is a young tradition, the number π (pi) itself has been a fascination since antiquity, when it was first calculated as the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.\nYou probably know that March 14 was chosen for Pi Day since the date expressed numerically (in month/date format) matches the number's first digits, 3.14. Aside from eating pie to celebrate, some people go to great lengths to memorize digits that go way beyond 3.141592…, which earns them bragging rights in some, um, circles. The world record is a staggering 70,000 digits after the decimal point—the remarkable feat was achieved by 21-year-old student Rajveer Meena in 2015.\nTake a moment from your Pi Day revelry to appreciate the unintentional π symbol formed by this Neolithic burial chamber in Cornwall, England. As the morning sun warms Lanyon Quoit's ancient stones, it's impossible not to wonder who built it and how, since it predates metal tools and is older than Egypt's pyramids. Theories abound, of course, but could π have been involved?", + "date": "2022-03-14", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Roman Forum, Rome, Italy", + "caption": "A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum…", + "subtitle": "Beware the Ides of March", + "copyright": "© Peter Zelei Images/Getty Images", + "description": "We're at the Roman Forum for the Ides of March, a date made famous as the time of Julius Caesar's assassination. According to the ancient historian Plutarch, Caesar had been warned by a seer that his life would be in danger no later than the Ides of March, something that William Shakespeare dramatizes in his famous tragedy of Caesar’s life and assassination. While historical fact and fiction can diverge, we do know that before March 15, 44 BCE was over, a group of senators had intercepted Caesar here in the Forum as Caesar was on his way to the Senate House. They stabbed him 23 times, killing him. Afterward, Rome descended into civil war, ending the Roman Republic, and leading to the rise of the Roman Empire.\nThe Forum was a city square in which Rome's commercial, political, and religious activity took place, along with the occasional assassination. It was a site of ceremonies and celebrations. It was where Mark Antony's famed funeral oration for Caesar was given, and where Caesar's body was burned before the public. Today the area is a popular tourist attraction, drawing more than 4.5 million visitors in an average year.", + "date": "2022-03-15", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Giant panda in Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan, China", + "caption": "Beneath that cuddly exterior...", + "subtitle": "Panda Day", + "copyright": "© Katherine Feng/Minden Pictures", + "description": "There's just something comforting about giant pandas. They're stoic but look cuddly, and their unusual black and white markings make them distinctive. Pandas are one of the animals we recognize from an early age. But while we may take them for granted, they've been under threat from shrinking habitats and food supply as people harvest bamboo and build roads and train tracks through their forests. National Panda Day on March 16 spreads awareness about these beloved bears and encourages us to safeguard their future.\nThere are currently about 1,800 giant pandas living in their native habitat of central China and another 600 or so in zoos. These figures represent a slight increase over population counts of the early 2000s, perhaps a result of dedicated conservation efforts. With the rise in numbers, the International Union for Conservation of Nature reclassified the giant panda in 2016 from 'endangered' to 'vulnerable.'\nThis giant panda is scratching a tree to mark its territory in the Wolong National Nature Reserve in China's Sichuan province, which has implemented strict conservation measures to protect pandas. Soon, no doubt, this one will scout out some tasty bamboo shoots. Bamboo makes up 99% of a panda's diet, and an adult bear must consume more than 30 pounds (some manage 80!) of the woody grass each day to meet its dietary needs. While that sounds like a hefty amount, giant pandas digest only 17% of that bamboo. Since eating occupies about 14 of its waking hours, the giant panda has a couple of physiological tools to help: The bone at the base of its paw works as a modified thumb so it can get a firm grip on the bamboo, and its molars are very broad and flat to crush the bamboo shoots, leaves, and stems.", + "date": "2022-03-16", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Coastal redwoods and wood sorrel, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California", + "caption": "Any with four leaves?", + "subtitle": "St. Patrick's Day", + "copyright": "© Jack Dykinga/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Ireland has been called the land of '40 shades of green,' but this green leprechaun's-eye view comes from the feet of California's coastal redwoods. Today we celebrate St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who famously never traveled to California. St. Patrick is often depicted holding a shamrock, which he purportedly used to explain Christianity in Ireland by saying the leaves illustrated the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of the Holy Trinity. Never mind that Celtic druids had revered the sacred shamrock and its three leaves long before Patrick's arrival. Coins depicting St. Patrick with a shamrock date back as far as 1675.\nLegends of St. Patrick abound. For example, he's said to have driven the snakes out of Ireland, but most experts would suggest it was the cool, damp weather that kept the serpents from ever arriving there in the first place. Tradition has it that he died on March 17 of the year 461 CE, and one can only assume that a year later the first green beer was served.\nWhether you find yourself in Dublin, on the California coast, or any point in between today, we leave you with a traditional Irish toast: 'May your glass be ever full. May the roof over your head be always strong. And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead.'", + "date": "2022-03-17", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Multicolored powders for sale during Holi", + "caption": "A holiday as colorful as the season", + "subtitle": "Holi festival", + "copyright": "© Nuno Valadas/Getty Images", + "description": "The ancient Hindu festival of Holi will find revelers caked in these colorful powders by the day's end. Also referred to as the Festival of Spring, the Festival of Love, and the Festival of Colors, Holi is celebrated during the full moon in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna, which falls around the middle of March in the Gregorian calendar. This year it's March 18. Holi symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and celebrates the beginning of spring, the end of winter, and the blossoming of love in all forms. It's a time for affirming friendships, burying old grievances, and letting romance bloom.\nBut the real fun of Holi is the audience-participation portion, for which the holiday is most famous. Celebrants sprinkle and smear one another with brightly colored powders, typically made by coloring rice flour or corn starch with food dye. Water is tossed into the mix by way of water guns and water balloons and the resulting scene is of other-worldly, kaleidoscopic revelry.\nAlthough chiefly celebrated in India, Holi has spread around the world, along with the Indian diaspora. In a festival marked by singing, dancing, eating, frolicking, and non-stop merriment, it's easy to see why word spread quickly.", + "date": "2022-03-18", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Chicagohenge sunset, Chicago, Illinois", + "caption": "The city grid delivers this celestial phenomenon", + "subtitle": "Chicagohenge", + "copyright": "© Razvan Sera/Amazing Aerial Agency", + "description": "During the fall and spring equinox, the celestial phenomenon known as Chicagohenge occurs when the sun rises or sets directly between the buildings lining Chicago's east- and west-facing streets. The city's almost perfectly aligned grid is responsible for the event.\nDuring the equinox, the Northern and Southern hemispheres receive an equal amount of sunlight, and the sun rises and sets directly to the east and west. As it happens, Chicago's grid is aligned with the cardinal directions on a compass, a handy fact to know anytime you're walking in the city.\nIt might be easy to lose touch with the natural cycles of the planet when you live in a concrete jungle, but at least twice a year, Chicagohenge reminds city dwellers exactly where this third rock from the sun is spinning.", + "date": "2022-03-19", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Javan tree frog, Indonesia", + "caption": "What's this croaker smiling about?", + "subtitle": "World Frog Day", + "copyright": "© kuritafsheen/Getty Images", + "description": "World Frog Day is celebrated every year on March 20, a chance to consider the world's most famous tailless amphibian. The star of fairy tales, cartoons, films, and TV shows, the charismatic and clearly photogenic frog accounts for almost all amphibian species. Frogs have been around for more than 200 million years, and although they live in both warm and cold places, most reside in tropical rainforests.\nWet environments suit frogs, whose skin is semi-permeable and susceptible to dehydration. There are thousands of species of frogs, and they come in every imaginable color and shade. And frogs are vocal creatures, known for their croaking. A frog's call is unique to each species.\nThis Kermit-like face belongs to a Javan tree frog. Its round, sticky toes and fingers help it maneuver on the twigs and leaves that it calls home. This one may appear to be mugging for the camera, but the tree frog's bright colors ordinarily provide camouflage in the colorful jungle canopy where it lives. And life, it seems, is a happy one for the Javan tree frog, with a face that is all smile and always camera-ready.", + "date": "2022-03-20", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, England", + "caption": "Resting place of the Bard", + "subtitle": "World Poetry Day", + "copyright": "© James Osmond/Getty Images", + "description": "'How like a winter hath my absence been / From thee, the pleasure of the fleeting year! / What freezings have I felt, what dark days seen! / What old December's bareness everywhere!'\nSo begins William Shakespeare's chilly Sonnet 97. Today we celebrate World Poetry Day with a wintry look at the final resting spot of Shakespeare: Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon. Though he was better known for his plays, the Bard of Avon began his literary life as a poet, penning 154 sonnets in total. The first 126 are addressed to a 'fair youth,' the final 28 to a mistress known as the 'Dark Lady.'\nUNESCO created World Poetry Day with the aim of 'supporting linguistic diversity through poetic expression and increasing the opportunity for endangered languages to be heard.' The day was long celebrated on October 15 to honor Roman poet laureate Virgil on his birthday, and many countries continue to mark the occasion on that day. There's never a bad day to indulge in the poetry of Dickinson, Neruda, Angelou, or whoever's writing stirs your heart.", + "date": "2022-03-21", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Waterfalls in Thousand Springs State Park, Hagerman Valley, Idaho", + "caption": "Earth's most precious resource?", + "subtitle": "World Water Day", + "copyright": "© knowlesgallery/Getty Images", + "description": "You can almost hear the crash and feel the spray of this cluster of pristine waterfalls in southern Idaho. Could there be a better place to celebrate World Water Day? Since 1993, the UN has dedicated March 22 to advocate for sustainable management of freshwater resources and bring attention to topics relevant to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. Each year a different aspect of this critical resource has been emphasized, with themes like 'Valuing Water,' 'Water and Climate Change,' 'Water and Jobs,' and 'Why Waste Water?' This year's theme is 'Groundwater—Making the Invisible Visible.'\nGroundwater surfaces in spectacular fashion here at Thousand Springs State Park, located in a beautiful corner of Idaho—the aptly named Magic Valley region. The springs here are fed by the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer, one of the largest aquifers in the United States, about the size of Lake Erie. The groundwater in the aquifer travels from its source just 1 to 10 feet per day and can take 150 to 250 years to flow into Thousand Springs and the Snake River.", + "date": "2022-03-22", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grand Canyon National Park during a thunderstorm, Arizona", + "caption": "Forecasting power", + "subtitle": "World Meteorological Day", + "copyright": "© spkeelin/Getty Images", + "description": "Did you check the weather forecast today? Does it look like rain? Will it turn colder? What's the outlook for the weekend? These questions may seem commonplace, even mundane, but the answers can be of crucial importance. Given our reliance on weather prediction, let's tip the rain hat to the world's weather experts on World Meteorological Day, celebrated each March 23 by the United Nation's World Meteorological Organization (WMO).\nThe 2022 theme for World Meteorological Day is 'Early Warning and Early Action. Hydrometeorological and Climate Information for Disaster Risk Reduction.' That's a mouthful, but it essentially boils down to the importance of predicting high-precipitation weather events and mitigating or preventing the damage caused by them.\nWorldwide, floods cause more than $40 billion in damage each year. They're the most common type of natural disaster. In the United States flash floods claim more lives than tornadoes, hurricanes, or lightning. But with accurate predictions and appropriate warning systems, people living in an area likely to flood can know the severity of upcoming threats and plan accordingly. Thanks to the study of hydrometeorology, forecasts can predict the impact days and even weeks in advance. Long-term projections can even give an idea of what's coming several months from now. And we thought that weather app was just to tell us whether we'll need an umbrella.", + "date": "2022-03-23", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red squirrel in a nest of lichen and pine needles, Scottish Highlands", + "caption": "Snug as a squirrel in its nest", + "subtitle": "Red squirrel", + "copyright": "© Neil Anderson/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Shhh, it's sleeping. But don't confuse that with hibernating. A tree squirrel, like this red squirrel in Scotland, doesn't hibernate during the winter. Hibernating is more of a ground squirrel trait. But the red squirrel is particular about where it sleeps, mostly building its nest, or drey, high above the ground in the cavity of an evergreen tree. Nests are often lined with soft materials such as leaves, moss, and grass. This little sleeper is using its bushy tail to keep warm, with the help of some lichen and pine needles.\nIn Scotland and elsewhere in the United Kingdom, the native red squirrel is threatened by the much more prominent, non-native North American gray squirrel. The American transplants tend to outcompete the red squirrels for food and living space. While there are millions of gray squirrels in the UK, it's estimated only 120,000 to 160,000 red squirrels remain, about three-quarters of them in Scotland. Conservation efforts focus on preserving red squirrel habitat and combating the spread of gray squirrels.", + "date": "2022-03-24", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lauterbrunnen Valley in the Swiss Alps", + "caption": "Is this Rivendell?", + "subtitle": "Tolkien Reading Day", + "copyright": "© Leonid Andronov/Getty Images", + "description": "For Tolkien Reading Day, we're visiting the Lauterbrunnen Valley in the Swiss Alps, which is believed to have inspired the Elven sanctuary of Rivendell in J.R.R. Tolkien's novels 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit.' Like Tolkien's mythical Elf settlement, Lauterbrunnen Valley has a bit of storybook appeal, with an unusually narrow valley floor hemmed in by steep Alpine cliffs and dotted with numerous waterfalls. Lauterbrunnen became popular among mountain climbers and hikers beginning in the late 19th century, and Tolkien hiked through the valley in 1911. The valley remains a popular tourist destination.\nThe Tolkien Society organized the first Tolkien Reading Day in 2003 to celebrate and promote his works. They selected March 25 as it is the day that the Dark Lord Sauron was defeated and the Black Tower destroyed in 'The Lord of the Rings.' Tolkien's writing continues to provide fodder for various entertainment forms, with Amazon's TV series 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' debuting later this year.", + "date": "2022-03-25", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great tit and yellow crocuses", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Spring awakens", + "copyright": "© Nataba/Getty Images", + "description": "No flower better signals the start of spring than crocuses, early bloomers that come in Easter egg colors such as purple, lavender, orange, pink, and yellow. Crocuses are perennial, flowering bulbs that are built for toughness. As you can see, the plants are able to endure frost and even snow because their flowers and leaves are protected by a waxy cuticle. That's why the first blooms you see in spring are often crocuses. They can grow in a variety of environments, even in the high elevations of the alpine tundra above the tree line.\nWhile other blooms are still slumbering, crocuses are up and at 'em. Naturally, they are magnets for brave bees and birds, like this great tit coming in for a snow-covered landing. The birds are widespread and common in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia—and they know a sure sign of spring when they see one.", + "date": "2022-03-26", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ancient theater of Taormina in Sicily, Italy", + "caption": "The play's the thing", + "subtitle": "World Theatre Day", + "copyright": "© Antonino Bartuccio/eStock Photo", + "description": "What better place to celebrate World Theatre Day than the ancient theater of Taormina, Sicily, an amphitheater built in the Hellenistic style of the Greeks in the third century BCE. The venue was later expanded by the Romans and is one of the signature sights in Taormina. And if you look in the upper-right corner of the photo, that's Mount Etna giving a performance of its own, spewing a little ash and smoke.\nThe theater is still in use, hosting operas, theatrical productions, and concerts. The beauty of this town, built into a steep hill overlooking the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, is said to have inspired writers and thinkers both ancient and modern, from Plato to D.H. Lawrence and Truman Capote.\nSince 1962 World Theatre Day has been celebrated every March 27 by theater professionals, organizations, universities, and theater lovers across the continents. Each year a speaker is selected to deliver a message about the importance of theater and its value to humanity.", + "date": "2022-03-27", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wisteria blooms at Kawachi Fuji Garden in Kitakyushu, Japan", + "caption": "Japan's purple paradise", + "subtitle": "Kawachi Fuji Garden", + "copyright": "© Steve Tan C K Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're taking a trip to a Japanese purple paradise. This photo captures just one of over 22 different varieties of wisteria planted at the Kawachi Fuji Garden in Kitakyushu, Japan. Hundreds of wisteria plants were meticulously cultivated to form tunnels that bloom with shades of blue, white, purple, and pink. The walkable tunnels open into large domes of wisteria vines for visitors to sit under and bask in the fragrant flowers. An overlook gives visitors an impressive view of not only the flowers but also the surrounding valley and its bamboo groves.\nThe private garden wasn't necessarily intended to be a tourist destination. Founder Masao Higuchi just wanted to leave something behind as proof that he lived in this world. Work began on the garden in 1968 and in 1977 the garden was open to the public. If you want to see the garden, plan accordingly. It's only open for two brief periods a year: the wisteria season between late April and early May and the equally impressive maple season. In autumn more than 700 maple trees change color, bringing another blast of color from mid-November to early December.", + "date": "2022-03-28", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Caribbean coast near Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, Colombia", + "caption": "Coming into paradise", + "subtitle": "Northern coast of Colombia", + "copyright": "© Nicholas Hills/Getty Images", + "description": "Colombia is the only country in South America that has coastline on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Seen here is a stretch of beach near Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona and the small town of Buritaca, on the Caribbean coast along Colombia’s north shore. This region boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. It's also among Colombia's most ecologically diverse areas, with jungle, desert, and one of the highest coastal mountain ranges in the world, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.", + "date": "2022-03-29", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Belted Galloway cows in Scotland", + "caption": "Black-and-white bovines", + "subtitle": "Belted Galloway cows", + "copyright": "© JohnFScott/Getty Images", + "description": "These cool cows are Belted Galloways, also known as 'Oreo cows.' (And if you like a glass of milk with your cookies…) The heritage breed originated in the southwest of Scotland, and it thrives on the region's rough pastures and windswept slopes. Belted Galloways fight the elements with a double-layer coat: The long, coarse hair diverts rain, and beneath that, the cow has a soft undercoat to keep it warm and dry in the harsh Scottish winters.\nHow did these cattle get that signature white belt? It's believed that black Galloway cattle were crossbred with Lakenvelder (Dutch Belted) cows in the 17th or 18th centuries. While the black-and-white look is most common, the cattle can also sport a reddish or dun-colored coat, always with that distinctive creamy white belt.\nBelted Galloways are known for their top-quality marbled beef, although they are also raised as dairy cattle. Some breeders—known as 'Belties' in the biz—keep the cattle for their calm temperament and eye-catching coat. Although they are still a Scottish favorite, Belted Galloways can now be found in other countries too. So if you ever see Oreos in a field…", + "date": "2022-03-30", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eiffel Tower in Paris, France", + "caption": "Celebrate another year with the Iron Lady", + "subtitle": "Happy Birthday, Eiffel Tower", + "copyright": "© Susanne Kremer/eStock Photo", + "description": "Locally, it's called 'La dame de fer,' which translates to English as 'The Iron Lady.' To the rest of the world, it's the Eiffel Tower, a landmark nearly synonymous with all things Parisian. It's one of the most recognizable structures in the world and the most visited monument with an entrance fee. The Eiffel Tower took 500 workers two years, two months, and five days to complete. Most of the structural work was finished by the end of March 1889 and to celebrate, the builders led a group of government officials and journalists to the top of the tower on March 31. It was, at the time, the highest man-made structure in the world. With the addition of a new radio antenna on March 15, 2022, the Eiffel Tower grew an additional 20 feet and is now 1,083 feet tall, just in time for its 133rd birthday.\nWarm weather in summer causes the iron in the structure to expand, so the Eiffel Tower actually grows by up to around 7 inches. On a particularly windy day, if you look closely, maybe you'll notice the natural swaying movement of the tower near the top. That wind gets collected by turbines on the second level, which convert it into electricity for the tower's shops and restaurants. There's also a rainwater collection system that's used for the toilet tanks. The Eiffel Tower gets a fresh paint job roughly every seven years. Originally it was dark red, then yellow, but has been 'Eiffel Tower Brown' for the past 54 years. It takes around 16,000 gallons of paint to get the job done.", + "date": "2022-03-31", + "path": "US/images/2022-03-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-03-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Greetings from Giza,' an installation by the artist JR, Cairo, Egypt", + "caption": "Don't let appearances fool you today", + "subtitle": "April Fools' Day", + "copyright": "© Ammar ABD RABBO/Abaca Press/Alamy", + "description": "In honor of April Fools' Day, take a moment to appreciate this trick of the eye created by the French street artist and photographer who goes by the name JR. He's known for surreptitiously posting large black-and-white photographs in public locations, often in humorous contexts. This cheeky public-art piece from 2021 was installed in the desert sands of the Giza pyramid complex in Egypt. The installation makes it look as if the detached tip of the Pyramid of Khafre magically hovers above its base.\nKhafre is the second-largest pyramid in the Giza complex, smaller only than the Great Pyramid, whose capstone has been missing for all of modern history. (That's no joke.) The Great Pyramid's missing top has been the subject of much speculation and scholarly pursuit. This complex of pyramids was built around 2,600 to 2,500 BCE.\nVisual illusions in art, a technique known as trompe l'oeil, are a specialty of JR, born in Paris in 1983 to a Tunisian mother. He always appears in public wearing a fedora and sunglasses, and has revealed very little of his identity. The enigmatic artist is most famous for making the glass-and-metal Louvre pyramid 'disappear.'", + "date": "2022-04-01", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Whangārei Falls near the city of Whangārei, North Island, New Zealand", + "caption": "Pretty as a picnic", + "subtitle": "Whangārei Falls in New Zealand", + "copyright": "© Nathan Kavumbura/Getty Images", + "description": "This lush, Eden-esque location on New Zealand's North Island has been a popular spot to bring a blanket and picnic basket for generations of Kiwis. Whangārei Falls is part of the Hātea River. At the falls, the river drops 85 feet over a basalt lava flow. The surrounding park provides a loop trail ideal for a hike along the edge of the river.\nEnglish horology enthusiast Archibald Clapham purchased the land here, including the falls, during the 1920s to save the landscape from commercial exploitation. The North Island preserve was later purchased by the Whangārei Businessmen's Association, which turned the space into a public park. Thanks to their preservation work, this island paradise provides respite for visitors from nearby towns and around the globe.", + "date": "2022-04-02", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cherry blossoms at Lake Tai at Wuxi, China", + "caption": "Spring on the shores of Lake Tai", + "subtitle": "Lake Tai's cherry trees in bloom", + "copyright": "© Eric Yang/Getty Images", + "description": "The tranquil appearance of Lake Tai belies its location within Wuxi, China, a metropolis of 7.5 million people in southern Jiangsu province. A short distance to the east is the megacity of Shanghai. But city life feels a world away here at China's third-largest freshwater lake. More than 20 miles across in places, Lake Tai provides a needed retreat from urban life, drawing locals and tourists to its picturesque shores.\nThere is no more popular time to visit Lake Tai, also known as Lake Taihu, than when its 30,000 cherry trees bloom on Turtle Head Isle, a peninsula that helps form a cove at the north end of the shallow lake. Turtle Head is the perfect launching point for a visit to the lake, where visitors can explore scenic trails, formal gardens, bridges, and overlooks.\nThe cherry trees bloom for about 10 days, usually starting in late March and early April. If the scene evokes thoughts of Japan, you're on the right track as the viewing of blossoms is a long-standing tradition in Japan. In fact, the trees of Lake Tai were a gift from Japanese visitors who helped plant them in Wuxi. Now there is no doubt when spring arrives.", + "date": "2022-04-03", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Kjeragbolten boulder on the mountain Kjerag in Rogaland county, Norway", + "caption": "Between a rock and a hard place", + "subtitle": "Norway's Kjeragbolten boulder", + "copyright": "© Angel FAyE/Getty Images", + "description": "If you have nerves of steel, you'd enjoy the precarious, one-of-a-kind photo op that is the Kjeragbolten boulder. Visitors climb up Kjerag, a mountain on the southwest coast of Norway, for the chance to clamber onto the stranded rock and have their daredevil pic snapped for posterity. Indeed, Kjeragbolten is so popular that you might have to wait up to an hour for your turn—plenty of time for second thoughts and jitters.\nSo how did Kjeragbolten become wedged in a crevice on Kjerag, with a clear 791-foot drop below? Experts say that after millions of years of glacial activity the ice finally receded to the valley, leaving the famous rock in the mountain's grip. Today the piece of geological history invites brave adventurers and steady-handed photographers. If adrenaline rushes aren't your thing, don't worry: The mountain itself offers perfectly safe, breathtaking views of the valley and fjord below.", + "date": "2022-04-04", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Goðafoss waterfall under the northern lights, Iceland", + "caption": "Land of Fire and Ice", + "subtitle": "Goðafoss waterfall, Iceland", + "copyright": "© Anton Petrus/Getty Images", + "description": "Goðafoss is one of the hundreds of show-stopping waterfalls Iceland is blessed with. And though it isn't the island's highest waterfall—that would be Morsarfoss at over 787 feet—or most powerful (the thundering Dettifoss), Goðafoss, has, within its swirling waters, its own story to tell.\nAn Icelandic legend holds that in 1000 CE, a well-respected pagan priest and chieftain named Thorgeir Thorkelsson was tasked with deciding if Iceland was to become a Christian nation or if it would continue to worship the ancient Nordic gods. The peace of the island was at stake, with fierce advocates on each side. Thorgeir decided in favor of Christianity, but with the caveat that those who chose to continue to recognize the old gods would not be punished so long as they converted. This tale, likely created in the 19th century, says that after Thorgeir converted to Christianity he returned to his home near Goðafoss and hurled his statues of the Norse gods into the falls, which is said to have angered the old gods so much that they split the waterfall in two. However the falls came to be, we'll just admire the result, especially when they're illuminated by the green glow of the northern lights.", + "date": "2022-04-05", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Crested caracara birds courting in Texas", + "caption": "Love at first flight", + "subtitle": "Crested caracaras", + "copyright": "© Alan Murphy/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Crested caracaras are no strangers to spring fever. These members of the falcon family make their intentions loudly known, throwing their heads back with guttural calls and cackling cries to attract a partner. Couples are loyal to each other and to their home, mating for life and returning yearly to the same nesting site and even the same tree. This courting pair is in the grasslands of Texas, the northern extent of the crested caracara’s range. The striking birds can be found in pastures, farmland, deserts, and savannas from the southern United States all the way down to the southern tip of South America.", + "date": "2022-04-06", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old town of Málaga, Spain", + "caption": "2,800 years of history", + "subtitle": "Málaga, Spain", + "copyright": "© Sean Pavone Photo/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're visiting a city with over 2,800 years of history—it's one of the oldest in Europe. Málaga is said to have been founded by the Phoenicians in 770 BCE and today its year-round exceptional weather has made it a center of tourism in Spain. Situated perfectly along the Costa Del Sol, this culturally rich mecca is visited by around 6 million tourists in an average year. If you can pull yourself away from the beautiful beaches, you'll find yourself in a city abounding in historical architecture, museums, and restaurants featuring outstanding local seafood.\nAside from paying Pablo Picasso's birthplace a visit, the most common reason people make the journey to Málaga is to celebrate Holy Week. Contrasting with the silent and meditative celebrations throughout the rest of Spain, Málaga's 45 processions are loud, joyous demonstrations through the streets to commemorate the Passion of Jesus from Palm Sunday until Easter Sunday. The event has happened for more than 500 years with a vast number of floats and other processional materials being carried over from year to year.", + "date": "2022-04-07", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Coast near Ponta Delgada, Madeira, Portugal", + "caption": "Pearl of the Atlantic", + "subtitle": "Ponta Delgada", + "copyright": "© Jan Wlodarczyk/Alamy", + "description": "Today we're taking a trip to the verdant cliffs at the edge of Madeira, the principal island of the Portuguese archipelago that's also called Madeira, roughly 320 miles west of Morocco in the North Atlantic. These terraced hillsides are just outside the village of Ponta Delgada, on the north coast of the island. Originally uninhabited, Madeira and the other islands in this chain were settled by the Portuguese in the early 1400s and became a main stopover for European explorers during the so-called Age of Discovery.\nThese days it's mainly tourists who make the voyage to Madeira, drawn by gorgeous views and natural landscapes. The 'Pearl of the Atlantic' is especially popular for those seeking outdoor adventure, with world-class hiking, diving, and sailing. But cultural treasures await the visitor as well, some hinting at the island's history as a major wine exporter—its distinctive fortified wines became especially prized in Europe and the Americas during the 18th century. Several of the wealthy Madeira landowners and vintners built beautiful mansions here in Ponta Delgada, some of which have been converted to museums. With so little changed over the centuries, a glass of madeira wine on a terrace overlooking the ocean might transport a visitor back to an earlier age.", + "date": "2022-04-08", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Arvada Skatepark, Arvada, Colorado", + "caption": "Go with the glow", + "subtitle": "Light show at the skatepark", + "copyright": "© Jon Paciaroni/Getty Images", + "description": "The art of light painting combines with the artistry of skateboarding to bring you this provocative image from Arvada Skatepark in Colorado. At 40,000 square feet, the park, which opened in 2012, is one of the largest in the country. The massive park includes a snake run, large bowl, medium bowl, street plaza with manual pads, banks, granite pieces, ledges, rails, step ups, stair set, benches, Jersey barrier, brick stamped china bank, and a pyramid. And if you know what all those things are, you're probably a steezy sk8r.\nThis image was created using a technique called 'light painting,' a photographic technique that involves moving a light source while taking a long-exposure photograph. In this way the artist can 'draw' with light on the photo. How would you imagine the artist created this image?", + "date": "2022-04-09", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Caracal cubs", + "caption": "Yes, we see the family resemblance...", + "subtitle": "Siblings Day", + "copyright": "© Marion Vollborn/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Make the most of this family photo—caracals tend to go solo as adults, so these cute cubs will hang out together only until they've honed their hunting skills from watching mom. In the meantime, we think they make ideal mascots for Siblings Day, celebrated in the US and Canada on April 10.\nFully grown caracals are trim and sleek, with long legs built for speed that have springs inside (not really) to help them leap as high as 10 feet to catch birds in midflight. They're incredibly stealthy—they even have stiff fur on the pads of their feet to quiet their steps. It's not surprising that they're also known as the desert lynx, as they are the fastest—and largest—of the small cats in Africa, but they're only distantly related to actual lynx. Caracals' short coat is a gorgeous gold, but it's those distinctive face markings and ear tufts that give them character (in fact, 'caracal' is a Turkish word that means 'black-eared'). There's debate in the wildlife community about the purpose of the tufts. Some believe they enhance the cats' hearing or help camouflage the caracals in the dry areas of Africa, India, and the Middle East they call home; others think tuft twitching is a way to communicate.\nThroughout history the caracal has been prized for its skill at leaping high to pluck birds out of the air and catching small game, such as mongooses, rodents, and monkeys—even a stray impala or small kudu. Indian and Chinese rulers used them for hunting and bestowed them as gifts. In recent years, caracal numbers have been dropping, largely due to agricultural encroachment on their habitat. Caracals will kill livestock if they're hungry, and of course farmers and ranchers object, often with shotguns. On the plus side, caracals do keep small grass-eating critters under control, which leaves more pasture for livestock to eat. For the sake of these charismatic cats, we're rooting for peaceful coexistence.", + "date": "2022-04-10", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fiddlehead fern fronds in Quebec, Canada", + "caption": "Springing into action", + "subtitle": "Fiddlehead fern fronds", + "copyright": "© Marianna Armata/Getty Images", + "description": "You're officially on notice: Fiddlehead season is about to ramp up! Foragers already know that spring is the best time to find this delicacy in the wild. Fiddlehead fern fronds are one of the first fresh vegetables ready for the yearly harvest. Eaten in Europe, Asia, and North America for centuries, fiddleheads are not only tasty but are also nutritious: They're a source of antioxidants and omega fatty acids, as well as iron and fiber. When cooked, fiddleheads are said to have a somewhat nutty, grassy flavor akin to a cross between spinach and asparagus.\nIf you're a fiddlehead first-timer, don't just rush out to the woods and start picking. You'll want to research which varieties are safe to eat. Some have been found to cause cancer, particularly if they're not properly cooked. In North America, the ostrich fern is the one most commonly eaten but it's important that you don't pick every shoot or else you might kill the plant. After you have a successful, safe, and sustainable harvest, steam or boil the fiddleheads to ensure they're thoroughly cooked. Then try popping those puppies in a pan with a little butter or olive oil, sizzle them with lemon and garlic, and enjoy a well-earned taste of spring.", + "date": "2022-04-11", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Waning gibbous moon above the Earth's horizon, photographed from the International Space Station", + "caption": "A view from space", + "subtitle": "International Day of Human Space Flight", + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "Sixty-one years ago today, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to see Earth from space, with a view likely similar to this image of the waning gibbous moon taken from the International Space Station. With a call of 'Poyekhali!' ('Off we go!'), Gagarin launched into low Earth orbit in his Vostok 3KA spacecraft, making history in less than two hours with a complete trip around the planet. Landing in rural Russia, he became an instant worldwide celebrity—that is, after convincing puzzled locals he was a comrade and not a space alien.\nGagarin's flight dashed NASA's hopes of making an American the first person in space. The Soviets' success quick-fired the space race into high gear, setting the stage for a spate of US spaceflights and eventually the first trip to the moon. 'Yuri's Night' (aka International Day of Human Space Flight) is observed today by astronomy lovers of all nationalities, and is a reminder, in this divided time, of how space exploration can help unite the world. Coincidentally, the first US space shuttle mission launched on Yuri's Night in 1981.", + "date": "2022-04-12", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mitsumata (aka paperbush) in a forest in Japan", + "caption": "Golden flowers, paper banknotes?", + "subtitle": "Mitsumata blossoms", + "copyright": "© nattya3714/Getty Images", + "description": "Stress seems to melt away when you gaze at this serene forest protecting the mitsumata blossoms below. While the flowering buds are beautiful in their natural state, the mitsumata shrub (Edgeworthia chrysantha) has so much more to offer. Originally brought from China to Japan by monks, the green plant is now a staple of Japanese papermaking and one of three principal ingredients in washi, traditional Japanese paper. No wonder, then, that it's also known as the Oriental paperbush. Mitsumata washi is dense and holds ink well—it's a favorite of artists and calligraphers—and sheets of mitsumata paper are also used in traditional shoji screens.\nIt's this very versatility and strength that made mitsumata a natural candidate for Japanese banknotes. The dense, short fiber from the inner layer of bark helps create sturdy currency that can withstand millions of grubby hands and transactions. Mitsumata made its banknote debut in 1879, and it's still used in Japanese currency today.\nWant to see mitsumata in bloom? Spring's the time to catch the golden flowers, and gardeners note that you'll smell the heady, almost spicy fragrance before you see the bush itself. After the flowers fade, the leaves take on a bluish, silvery hue, and in autumn they turn golden themselves.", + "date": "2022-04-13", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Horseshoe Bend, Arizona", + "caption": "Does this horseshoe bring good luck?", + "subtitle": "Horseshoe Bend, Arizona", + "copyright": "© Michael Dunn/Getty Images", + "description": "Grab your boots and gear, today we're heading to Arizona to hike out to Horseshoe Bend. Known as the 'east rim of the Grand Canyon,' it's actually about 140 miles from the other rims and is really more a part of nearby Glen Canyon. Scientifically, the beautiful view exists thanks to something called an 'entrenched meander.' Around 6 million years ago, the area was closer to sea level. The Colorado River, following the path of least resistance, meandered and became trapped when the Colorado Plateau uplifted around 5 million years ago. Over time, the river water cut through exposed sandstone, forming the thousand-foot-deep, 270-degree horseshoe-shaped bend.\nHorseshoe Bend used to be a locally loved gem until social media came around to spread photos like this one. Now, nearly 2 million tourists a year visit this natural wonder. It's believed that eventually the Colorado River will cut through the neck of the bend. So, if you want your selfie with the horseshoe, you only have another million years, give or take.", + "date": "2022-04-14", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped,' an art installation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude on September 24, 2021, in Paris, France", + "caption": "An icon is 'Wrapped'", + "subtitle": "World Art Day", + "copyright": "© Bruno de HOGUES/Getty Images", + "description": "To celebrate World Art Day, we're taking a look at one of the greatest triumphs (pun intended) of public art—last fall's 'L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped,' by the late artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Completed and staged 16 months after Christo's death at age 84, 'Wrapped' was the fruition of an idea 60 years in the making. On view for 16 days from Saturday, September 18 to Sunday, October 3, 2021, the project required 270,000 square feet of recyclable silvery-blue polypropylene fabric that completely covered the monument. The fabric glistened and glimmered with the changing light of Paris. The pleated fabric was held fast to the arch by nearly 2 miles of red rope.\nOver the decades, artistic partners Christo and Jeanne-Claude created several large-scale installations at famous landmarks around the world, using fabric in tandem with landscapes and structures like Berlin's Reichstag and New York's Central Park.\nWorld Art Day was declared by the International Association of Art, a UNESCO partner, as an international celebration of the fine arts, and to promote awareness of creative activity all over the world. It is celebrated every April 15, which also aptly marks the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci, the embodiment of creativity.", + "date": "2022-04-15", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": "'America's best idea' began here", + "subtitle": "National Park Week begins", + "copyright": "© AirPano LLC/Amazing Aerial Agency", + "description": "Only a very small percentage of Yellowstone's total visitors see the park when it looks like this. In winter, when the park grows quiet, its hydrothermal features really stand out, like the rainbow-hued Grand Prismatic Spring in the bottom center of this image, the most photographed feature in Yellowstone.\nJust the inspiration we need as we start National Park Week, an occasion to celebrate the splendor of our park system and turn to thoughts of hiking, paddling, and camping. The 'week' is actually a bit longer, starting today and running through Sunday, April 24. Yellowstone was established by Congress 150 years ago as the nation's first national park. Today, there are 63, and they include the volcanoes of Hawaii, the giant sequoias of California, the Grand Canyon, and the desolate moonscape of the Badlands.\nPerhaps no national park better captures the American landscape than Yellowstone, 3,500 square miles of lakes, canyons, rivers, mountains, waterfalls, hot springs, and its charismatic megafauna—bison, wolves, elk, and grizzly bears. But it's Yellowstone's hydrothermal sites that really set it apart. Old Faithful might be the most famous of them, but it's only one of 10,000 geysers and hot springs around here. Because the park is still chilly in April, you'll have the place mostly to yourself. Only about 44,000 people visit Yellowstone in April, compared to the nearly 1 million who gather each July. If you need more incentive, entrance fees today, in honor of National Park Week, are on the house.", + "date": "2022-04-16", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The blue eggs of an American robin in New Jersey", + "caption": "No dye needed for these eggs", + "subtitle": "Easter", + "copyright": "© Mira/Alamy", + "description": "The American robin doesn't go out of its way to hide its colored eggs, nor does it need watercolor to celebrate Easter! Thanks to a process in the mother's blood, her eggs—which she can lay up to three times each year—are always colored this lovely shade of blue. There's even a name for the hue, 'robin's-egg blue.'\nAlthough it's uncommon to see these blue eggs in your backyard or in the wild (and please don't go hunting for them!), the American robin is ubiquitous throughout North America. Some migrate to Canada and Alaska, but many also remain year round in the United States and northern Mexico. This orange-breasted beauty is so popular, it's the state bird of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Connecticut.\nBut the American robin isn't the only bird that produces colored eggs. The emu (greenish-blue), great tinamou (turquoise), peregrine falcon (mottled brown), and red-winged blackbird (light blue with black spots) are only some of the other bird species that can produce eggs worthy of an Easter egg hunt!", + "date": "2022-04-17", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Square Tower House in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado", + "caption": "Castle of the Ancestral Puebloans", + "subtitle": "Square Tower House in Mesa Verde National Park", + "copyright": "© lightphoto/Getty Images", + "description": "We continue our celebration of National Park Week (through April 24)–and the UNESCO International Day for Monuments and Sites–with a visit to the impressive Square Tower House in Mesa Verde National Park. Square Tower House is one of many cliff dwellings constructed by the Ancestral Puebloans in what is now the American Southwest. At 27 feet, it's the tallest structure in the park. Square Tower House is also notable for its kiva, a round, sunken room used for ceremonies. Unlike most of the ancient kivas found in the region, the kiva at Square Tower House has an intact original clay roof supported by wooden beams.\nAncestral Puebloans lived in today's Four Corners region, where the borders of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico meet at a single point. It's unclear when exactly this culture emerged, but the current consensus is that the Ancestral Puebloans appeared in this area a little more than 3,000 years ago. They're believed to have built the series of cliff dwellings for defensive reasons as various factions competed for scarce resources when the region suffered from a prolonged drought. It's thought that the changing climate eventually became so severe that it likely drove them from the cliff dwellings sometime around 1300 CE, just a century or so after construction began. Today, many of the cliff dwellings have been restored and visitors can view the homes and kivas of the builders.", + "date": "2022-04-18", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia", + "caption": "Boardwalk over Balkan lakes", + "subtitle": "Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia", + "copyright": "© Janne Kahila/Getty Images", + "description": "In a country more famous for its coastline, about a million visitors each year venture inland to amble along these boardwalks and marvel at spectacular lakes and mountains. Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest and largest of Croatia's national parks. The big attraction is the series of 16 descending, turquoise-colored lakes, connected by subterranean karst rivers, and above ground by streams and waterfalls. The lakes are separated by natural dams of travertine, which is created by the interplay of water, plant material, and bacteria. The water changes color from green to azure to gray depending on the angle of the light and the density of minerals and organisms in the water. About 11 miles of wooden boardwalk make it easy for people to wander among the lakes, falls, and caves that are open to visitors year-round.\nThe 115-square-mile park was established in 1949 in what is now central Croatia, near the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 1979, Plitvice's unique beauty put it on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The lakes seem to magically disappear into the moss-covered earth, and then reappear downstream, proof enough that these woods are indeed enchanted.", + "date": "2022-04-19", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mute swan chicks shelter under mom's tail feathers, Massapequa Preserve, Long Island, New York", + "caption": "Beauties are born", + "subtitle": "Mute swans", + "copyright": "© Vicki Jauron/Getty Images", + "description": "These proverbial 'ugly ducklings' are anything but. Soon, they will indeed grow up to become graceful swans. The young mute swans, called cygnets, are sheltered under mom's tail feathers in the Massapequa Preserve on Long Island, New York, a tranquil oasis in the suburban sprawl of Nassau County.\nMute swans, despite their name, make a variety of sounds such as grunts, snorts, and whistles but are less vocal than other species of swans. The popular phrase 'swan song' comes from the mistaken belief that swans are silent until the end of their lives, when they sing a beautiful song. Cygnets have dark bills and grey down, but as they grow older, they'll acquire snow-white feathers and an orange bill, as well as those long, looping necks swans are famous for. Male swans, or cobs, can weigh over 30 pounds, making them one of the heaviest flying birds in the world.\nTrue to their associations with love and romance, mute swans are devoted lovers. They tend to pair for life and remain monogamous, sharing duties of maintaining a nest and caring for their young. Swan pairs aggressively defend each other and even mourn dead mates. It's no wonder we've come to view them as symbols of enduring love.", + "date": "2022-04-20", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sheep graze along a road, Iceland", + "caption": "What are Icelanders celebrating today?", + "subtitle": "First day of summer", + "copyright": "© Matthew Kuhns/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "After long—very long—winter nights, it's not surprising that the First Day of Summer is cause for a big celebration in Iceland. The public holiday falls on the first Thursday after April 18, and launches Harpa, the first summer month of the old Norse calendar that was followed by the country's first inhabitants. The year was split into just two seasons back then—summer and winter—which explains why Sumardagurinn Fyrsti, the First Day of Summer, falls in chilly April. Indeed, folklore has it that if you put a dish of water outside the night before the holiday and it freezes, you'll have a good summer. Regardless of temperature, the holiday does herald the arrival of those famously long days with little darkness, a welcome relief after the light-deprived winter months.\nSo how do Icelanders celebrate the First Day of Summer? Well, they take part in flag-waving local parades, listen to marching bands, and enjoy outdoor games and sports with family and friends. There's a tradition of giving summer gifts ('sumargjafir'), and those are often connected to outdoor activities—maybe a bike or a soccer ball, or new clothes—to encourage children to play together in the fresh air after the long, frigid winter. And of course, what celebration would be complete without food? The holiday gets people cranking up the barbecue and gathering for 'summer' food, even though the average high temperature in April is in the 40s. Getting cold watching a parade? Icelandic crepes with thick cream and jam inside will warm you up. Feeling chilly but you're determined to think 'summer'? Join the hardy Icelanders who make ice cream a First Day of Summer must-have.", + "date": "2022-04-21", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Small lake in Karula National Park, Valgamaa County, Estonia", + "caption": "Eye of the world", + "subtitle": "Earth Day", + "copyright": "© Sven Zacek/Minden Pictures", + "description": "For this year's Earth Day we find ourselves floating above Karula National Park, the smallest national park in the smallest Baltic nation. Visiting this jewel of Estonia feels appropriate for Earth Day, as it is home to a variety of endangered species, including animals such as the pond bat, the lesser spotted eagle, and the black stork. Rare plants thrive here, too, like the endangered Baltic orchid, mezereon, and daisyleaf grape fern. In addition to the draw of its biodiversity, Karula is a popular spot for camping, adventure tourism, fishing, nature photography, hiking, and cycling.\nThe very first Earth Day was on this day in 1970, when some 20 million Americans rallied in communities across the United States to raise awareness of environmental issues. The landmark event is credited for sparking passage in the 1970s of the most comprehensive environmental reform legislation in US history, including the creation of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Earth Day is now celebrated in nearly 200 countries and has grown to include Earth Week and even Earth Month celebrations. That's good news for Earth's residents, big and small.", + "date": "2022-04-22", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tianjin Binhai New Area Library in Tianjin, China", + "caption": "See and be seen", + "subtitle": "World Book Day", + "copyright": "© Imaginechina Limited/Alamy", + "description": "World Book Day takes us to the Tianjin Binhai New Area Library in Tianjin, China. Nicknamed 'The Eye,' this immense, stunning facility was completed in 2017 as the focal point of the Binhai Cultural Center. Designed by Dutch design firm MVRDV in collaboration with local architects, the library's floor-to-ceiling bookshelves appear well stocked with books, but most of them are actually printed images. The real books are stored in traditional rooms with normal shelves. Still, it looks super cool.\nThe original idea for World Book Day was conceived in 1922 by Spanish writer Vicente Clavel Andrés to honor famed 16th-century author Miguel de Cervantes. It was first celebrated in 1926 on October 7, Cervantes' birthday, before being moved in 1930 to his death date, April 23, which is also the date of William Shakespeare's death. In Spain the day often involves an exchange of gifts, with the traditional gifts being a book and a rose. In 1995 the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established World Book Day as a worldwide celebration of the written word and the power of stories.", + "date": "2022-04-23", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Milky Way rising above Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California", + "caption": "Could you turn off the lights?", + "subtitle": "Dark Sky Week", + "copyright": "© Cory Marshall/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "During International Dark Sky Week, we're counting ourselves lucky to have this spectacular nighttime view, considering the astonishing fact that 83% of the global population lives under a light-polluted sky. Unneeded artificial light is classified as a pollutant and has been proven to have harmful side effects. Not only does it waste money and energy, it also disrupts plants and animals, is believed to impact the climate, and blocks our view of the universe.\nEncouraging people to get away from artificial light is one of the goals of International Dark Sky Week, and today's photo shows just how magnificent that can be. Here, we're treated to a beautiful view of the Milky Way from Yosemite National Park in California. Yosemite is part of a network of national parks monitoring dark night skies to gather a complete data set of light pollution. A report from Yosemite National Park says that 'two-thirds of Americans cannot see the Milky Way from their backyard, and if current light pollution trends continue, there will be almost no dark skies left in the contiguous United States by 2025.'\nLuckily, dark sky is a recoverable resource. There are ways to reduce our light use and improve the view of the night sky for everyone. Think about it over the course of the next week, preferably while gazing at a night sky undisturbed by light pollution—or at least a beautiful photo of one.", + "date": "2022-04-24", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Three king penguins on the shore of St. Andrew's Bay, South Georgia Island", + "caption": "King confab", + "subtitle": "World Penguin Day", + "copyright": "© Paul Souders/Getty Images", + "description": "For World Penguin Day, we're dropping in on these three kings, who are conferring on matters of state, no doubt. By their grand name, you might expect the king penguin to be the largest of penguin species. In fact, the emperor penguin outranks the king in stature, although they do look similar. The king stands out because of its striking yellow-orange chest feathers and the matching flash of color on the side of its head. Kings can be found in Antarctica and on the subantarctic islands, but their only visits to shore are during the breeding season and when it's time to molt. The 3-foot-tall kings have one of the longest breeding seasons for birds: It lasts from 14 to 15 months, and they only raise one chick every other year, as it takes nine months for the baby to be fully fledged.\nKing penguins hunt for krill, fish, and squid, while they themselves are prey for fur seals, leopard seals, and killer whales. Their hunting prowess is thanks to their large flippers, which power them to the ocean depths where dinner lurks. They can dive about 1,000 feet below the surface, where little light remains, so they rely on their excellent 'night vision' to locate prey in the darkness of the deep. That dapper tuxedo also serves an important purpose (it's not just a fashion statement): Predators looking down see the penguin's black back when he's swimming, which helps him blend in with the dark water; prey looking up from below see his white tummy, which matches the sunlight above. We'd call that a very versatile outfit.\nApril 25 is World Penguin Day, which was created to celebrate these lovable, entertaining birds and to alert people to threats facing this feathered family. Of the 18 (or so) penguin species, 12 are considered endangered or vulnerable. Among the main threats to penguins are climate change and ice melt, overfishing, and oil spills. Happily, our king friends have seen their numbers rise in recent years.", + "date": "2022-04-25", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Central Park, New York City", + "caption": "An oasis in the city", + "subtitle": "Landscape Architecture Month", + "copyright": "© Tony Shi Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "April is World Landscape Architecture Month, and to mark the occasion, we're hovering above this masterwork, probably the most famous urban park in the world. Central Park is not the oldest, or the biggest, but no city park is more iconic. About 42 million people visit the park every year, and it's the most filmed location in the world. What American movie is complete without a scene of a stroll through its unmistakable grounds?\nCentral Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, considered the fathers of landscape architecture. It was their first project together. They later collaborated on many large parks and college campuses all over the US, but Central Park is no doubt their most enduring work. It took 19 years to build and was completed in 1876.\nAlthough the landscape of boulders, ponds, woods, and gently sloping hills appears to be nature's original design, the land was greatly altered to create what you see today. About 5 million cubic yards of soil and rock had to be removed. Land had to be drained and leveled. More gunpowder was used to carve the land than was used in the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. Nearly 150 years later, the park is still where the city plays. Residents and visitors get to enjoy two ice skating rinks, a carousel, zoo, outdoor theater, tennis courts, ballfields, formal gardens, rustic trails, and even a castle. Manhattan's crown jewel might just be the best backyard renovation ever.", + "date": "2022-04-26", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Midnight sun in Svalbard, Norway", + "caption": "Endless summer", + "subtitle": "Midnight sun", + "copyright": "© Nature Picture Library/Alamy", + "description": "Don't lose your sunglasses! At least not during this time of year in Svalbard, Norway, when the sun crests the horizon and never dips below it again for more than four months. From about April 19 to August 23, it's nothing but sunshine in this island chain above the Arctic Circle, more than 500 miles north of mainland Norway. It's not quite a day at the beach, with average summertime high temps of 39 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (toasty compared to average wintertime temps of 5 to 9 degrees). And who knows how far it is to the nearest Ray-Ban store?\nNorway is one of eight nations in the Northern Hemisphere that experience the phenomenon known as the 'midnight sun' (but the only one that lays claim to the name 'Land of the Midnight Sun'). Parts of the United States (Alaska), Canada, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Russia, and the Kingdom of Denmark (Greenland) also see the sun at local midnight during the summer months. In these northernmost climes the path of the sun is often cause for celebration. Svalbard celebrates Sun Festival Week when the sun first emerges in early March. St. Petersburg, Russia, is renowned for its White Nights of endless twilight, and Midsummer is a huge outdoor party in many northern nations. You'll want to get your sunshine while you can, because the endless dark of the polar winter lasts just as long.", + "date": "2022-04-27", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fox kits practice their hunting skills, Quebec, Canada", + "caption": "Keep practicing, little guy", + "subtitle": "Fox kits", + "copyright": "© Vlad Kamenski/Shutterstock", + "description": "At first glance, these red fox kits might look like they're just enjoying playtime in a Canadian field, but this is serious business. The kits are actually practicing crucial hunting skills. Called 'mousing,' a fox jumps high so it can surprise its prey from above. These little guys are going to get the hang of it pretty quickly, too. Baby foxes grow up very fast—they're roughly fully grown after only six or seven months. This pair is 4 months old, which is just about when their mother will get them to hunt for themselves. By autumn, when they’re around 8 to 10 months old, they'll be ready to leave their mother altogether and go off on their own.\nThere's no denying that fox hops are cute, but scientists have observed an interesting phenomenon about them. When a fox is on the hunt, regardless of the time of day, weather, or other factors that could affect how it sees its prey, a fox will almost always jump facing northeast. When it's forced to jump in another direction the hunt is rarely successful. It's believed foxes use the Earth's magnetic field to measure distance, which increases their accuracy. Clever as a fox, indeed.", + "date": "2022-04-28", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A young coast redwood sprouting out of an old log in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California", + "caption": "The sprout with amazing potential", + "subtitle": "Arbor Day", + "copyright": "© Hutch Axilrod/Getty Images", + "description": "With a little love, support, and luck, this wee sprout at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in California has a big future in store. It's a coast redwood, the species that includes the tallest trees on Earth. Some top out at more than 350 feet tall and live for over 2,000 years. These redwoods are heroes of nature, affecting the weather and climate, while creating conditions essential for a healthy ecosystem along this stretch of the Pacific Coast.\nBut all of this little sprout's potential is at risk because the coast redwood is an endangered species. Before commercial logging began in the mid-1800s, coast redwoods stretched across 2 million acres of the California coast—today, only 118,000 acres of older coast redwood forest remain. But they're at least protected in areas like this state park.\nWe're considering the fate of this young seedling today, because it's an especially important day for it and for all trees. That's right, today is Arbor Day, the day where we stop for a moment to think about the trees (and hopefully even plant a few). The first American Arbor Day occurred 150 years ago, when an estimated 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska in 1872. This year, America's Arbor Day Foundation is celebrating its 50th year of dedication to tree planting. They've planted over 350 million of them over the years, but the mission never ends. Trees are vital to the health of our planet, which means they're important for our own health as well.", + "date": "2022-04-29", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The North Beach Jazz Mural created by Bay Area artist Bill Weber in San Francisco", + "caption": "Get in tune with International Jazz Day", + "subtitle": "International Jazz Day", + "copyright": "© Kosso/Getty Images", + "description": "On April 30 the world celebrates International Jazz Day, a UNESCO designation to honor an art form that has brought people and cultures together from all over the world. The beautiful mural we highlight today epitomizes the wondrous alchemy that is jazz. Even its location—the junction of the North Beach, Chinatown, and Barbary Coast neighborhoods in San Francisco—symbolizes a dynamic nexus of heritage and experience galvanized by a musical form that has unleashed creative genius for more than a century.\nArtist Bill Weber named his piece 'Jazz' when he first painted the mural in 1987, and it features such leading lights of the music as Teddy Wilson on piano, Gene Krupa playing drums, and Benny Goodman with his signature clarinet.\nJazz originated in the early 20th century as a blending of European harmonic structures and African rhythms. It grew out of ragtime and blues music among African American musicians in and around New Orleans, but quickly spread to other parts of the US and eventually around the world. Jazz has continually evolved ever since, introducing such forms as bebop, jazz fusion, acid jazz, and many more.", + "date": "2022-04-30", + "path": "US/images/2022-04-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-04-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dancers on a hula pa'a on the site of a lele (altar) on the island of Molokai, Hawaii", + "caption": "Sunrise at the birthplace of hula", + "subtitle": "AAPI Heritage Month & Lei Day", + "copyright": "© Alvis Upitis/Getty Images", + "description": "May 1 means different things in different parts of the world, but here in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it means Lei Day, a statewide celebration of Hawaiian culture and the spirit of 'aloha,' that intangible sense of warmth, belonging, and connection that emanates from this isolated chain of volcanic islands. Lei Day was first celebrated in 1927 and made an official holiday in 1929. It also happens to fall on the first day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which honors Americans of Asian, Melanesian, Micronesian, and Polynesian heritage. May is the month the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the US in 1843, and the month the transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869 by, mostly, Chinese immigrants.\nLei Day is celebrated on all the Hawaiian Islands with parades, pageants, music, dancing, and food. But at the heart of the party are leis, the garlands worn around the neck that are made with leaves, shells, and seeds, but primarily with flower blossoms. Leis are considered symbols of aloha.\nHula is also an important part of celebrating Lei Day. More than the quaint entertainment many of us have come to know, hula is a complex and ancient art form of dance and chants. Without a written language, Hawaiians used hula to record their history and culture. In this photo, a hula teacher, known as a kumu hula, leads a group of dancers against the backdrop of the rising sun, on the site of an ancient altar on the island of Molokai. It's said that hula was created by the goddess Laka on this very spot...probably on a morning that looked a lot like this one.", + "date": "2022-05-01", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Travertine terraces of Pamukkale, Turkey", + "caption": "Heavenly hot springs", + "subtitle": "Pamukkale, Turkey", + "copyright": "© bybostanci/Getty Images", + "description": "The stunning travertine terraces and hot pools of Pamukkale, Turkey, have dazzled visitors since at least the end of the 2nd century BCE, with the founding of the Greco-Roman thermal spa of Hierapolis. Since then, people have enjoyed a relaxing soak in the 97-degree Fahrenheit water, claiming curative powers for many ailments.\nIt makes sense that Pamukkale is also known as the 'Cotton Palace,' in a nod to the fluffy-looking white formations that cover the hillside. That 'cotton' is travertine, a soft limestone that is formed over centuries as calcite-laden water drops from springs in a cliff high above. Here it's a stunning white, but travertine can be found in many different colors, ranging from gray to gold.\nPamukkale, with its travertine terraces, and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis are so unique that they were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To protect the pools, authorities now limit the number of bathers, so you may not be allowed to take a dip. But there's plenty more to marvel at here. Walk around the ruins of the theater, necropolis, ancient temples, and bath houses in Hierapolis. You'll be in good company: The hot springs and Hierapolis draw more than 2 million visitors a year, making Pamukkale one of Turkey's most visited attractions.", + "date": "2022-05-02", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mandarin duck hen with ducklings in South Korea", + "caption": "This lesson is going swimmingly", + "subtitle": "Teacher Appreciation Day", + "copyright": "© VDCM image/Getty Images", + "description": "This mandarin duck and her cute little charges seemed a fitting way to illustrate Teacher Appreciation Week, which peaks today on Teacher Appreciation Day. She is leading by example, safely guiding the next generation on their first forays into the world. Hopefully we appreciate the dedication and wisdom of our teachers year-round, but this special day is certainly a timely reminder. For the last two years educators have battled the staggering challenges of the COVID pandemic; rallying their students, whether online or distanced and masked in the classroom; and doing their best to give children a safe, nurturing environment for learning. Their commitment has helped build a strong foundation for young people's future well-being and happiness, and it taught the value of community and resilience.\nThis duck convoy is an adventure in early education too. After the chicks hatch in their nest high up in a tree cavity, the mother flies down to the ground and urges the chicks to leap out and join her (don't worry, leaves and grass protect them from the fall). Once all the chicks have made the daring plunge, the mother leads them to the water. This duck is clearly a female, as she lacks the brightly colored, showy plumage of the male—and she does have a distinctive white circle around her eye.\nDon't be surprised if it's usually a female leading the family swim—the moms are left to raise up to a dozen chicks while the dads go off to molt. While this division of the sexes may sound unfair, it's important to note that mandarin ducks are monogamous and mate for life. That's why they are symbols of love and fidelity, and carvings or illustrations of them are often given to newlyweds in China and Japan.", + "date": "2022-05-03", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wadi Rum, Jordan", + "caption": "The sun sets on the Valley of the Moon", + "subtitle": "Star Wars Day", + "copyright": "© Thomas Coex/AFP via Getty Images", + "description": "This otherworldly desert landscape in Jordan might look familiar to 'Star Wars' fans, who today can't be blamed for blessing each other with the tired pun, 'May the Fourth be with you.' That's right, today is Star Wars Day, an annual celebration every May 4 of all things 'Star Wars.' Wadi Rum, aka Valley of the Moon, in southern Jordan, stood in for the moon Jedha in 'Rogue One,' and for the planet Pasaana in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.' It is easy to see why this desolate landscape was chosen to mimic an alien world.\nWadi Rum ('wadi' means 'valley' in Arabic) is the largest valley in Jordan, cut through sandstone and granite formations. A UNESCO World Heritage protected area, Wadi Rum is singled out for its ancient rock carvings and archeological remains. Various human cultures have lived in this valley since prehistoric times.\nToday, Wadi Rum is one of the most popular destinations in Jordan for tourists, particularly rock climbers and hikers. Summer temperatures routinely reach the 90s, but this being the desert, nights cool off considerably. The local Zalabieh tribe of Bedouins act as guides for tourists and coordinate activities like camel rides, horseback rides, and camping. The coastal city of Aqaba is less than 40 miles away, so if you'd like to visit Wadi Rum, put away your hyperdrive—you don't have to leave the galaxy.", + "date": "2022-05-04", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tree in blue agave field in the tequila-producing region near Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico", + "caption": "This blue succulent is as good as gold here", + "subtitle": "Cinco de Mayo", + "copyright": "© Brian Overcast/Alamy", + "description": "Many celebrations of Cinco de Mayo owe a debt to these rolling fields of blue agave, or agave azul, the source material required to make genuine tequila. The distilled spirit is to Mexico what Scotch whisky is to Scotland and sake to Japan. Tequila is also the base ingredient in the beloved margarita cocktail certain to be served in abundance today.\nBlue agave is native to Jalisco, a coastal state of Mexico, where it grows head-high in the rich, sandy soils of Jalisco's highlands. Its flowers are pollinated, not by bees or birds, but by the Mexican long-nosed bat, adding to this succulent's mystique. The bat's favorite foods are the pollen and nectar of agave. Tequila is made by roasting the heart of the plant and then crushing or squeezing it to release a sugary, clear liquid called aguamiel, which translates to honey water. That liquid is distilled to produce tequila. Authentic tequila, by law, can be made only in Jalisco and a few municipalities outside it, and its authenticity is protected by trade agreements.\nTequila's association with Cinco de Mayo in the US probably owes to the fact that Americans observe the day with an upbeat celebration of Mexican culture in general. Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually on September 16. In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French Empire in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Whatever side of the border you're on today, if you toast the table with a glass of tequila, take a moment to remember the azure fields where it all started.", + "date": "2022-05-05", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A path winding through a forest carpeted with bluebells in Hertfordshire, England", + "caption": "Dare to tread through the fairy flowers?", + "subtitle": "Bluebells in Hertfordshire, England", + "copyright": "© JayKay57/Getty Images", + "description": "For just a few weeks every spring, across the pond in England and under the newly forming woodland canopy, one of the most enchanting flowers begins to bloom. The bluebell is known by many names but those who know it as the 'fairy flower' might be the most prepared to withstand its strong, sweetly scented allure. According to British folklore, a blooming bluebell carpet on the woodland floor is a mystical place where fairies live. The legends hold that fairies hang their spells on the flowers to dry, and disturbing them would unleash the magic. In earlier times, children were warned that picking bluebells would cause them to be spirited away. Even adults could fall victim to the flower, being doomed to wander the woods and never escape. And heaven forbid you ever happen to hear the fairies ring the bluebells for their gatherings—it means your death is imminent, a belief that inspired another name for bluebells: 'dead men's bells.'\nThe truth of the matter is that bluebells are considered toxic. Ancient folktales about fairies were a good way to make sure curious humans avoided handling them. But enjoying their beauty is a whole different matter. Walking through ancient woodland to catch a glimpse of these short-lived beauties is a popular activity in the United Kingdom, where they grow prolifically—today's enchanting photo was taken in Hertfordshire, England. Rare in other parts of the world, there has been success in transplanting them, should you want to want to tempt fate with the fairies.", + "date": "2022-05-06", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Swedish telescope at La Silla ESO Observatory, Chile", + "caption": "Eyes on the skies", + "subtitle": "Astronomy Day", + "copyright": "© Alberto Ghizzi Panizza/Getty Images", + "description": "In one of the darkest places on Earth there's a cluster of telescopes that examine the heavens each night, sending detailed information about the celestial bodies they observe to astronomers across the planet. Far from any population centers or light pollution, the Atacama Desert is the world's driest nonpolar desert. It's the perfect place for La Silla Observatory, one of the largest observatories in the Southern Hemisphere, and the first to be used by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), a research organization made up of astronomers from 16 European nations. The first ESO telescope at the La Silla site in Chile began operating in 1966.\nAnd what better place to spend World Astronomy Day? The event was started in 1973 by Doug Berger, the president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California. His initial intent was to set up various telescopes in busy urban locations so that passersby could enjoy views of the heavens. Since then, the event has expanded and is now sponsored by several organizations associated with astronomy. The springtime Astronomy Day is mirrored by another in the fall between mid-September and mid-October.", + "date": "2022-05-07", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Koala mother and 8-month-old joey, Queensland, Australia", + "caption": "Happy Mother’s Day, marsupial mama!", + "subtitle": "Mother's Day", + "copyright": "© Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Among mothers, few can claim as deep a bond with her baby as a koala mom. Because her pregnancy lasts only a month—likely making her the envy of other mammal mothers—her baby emerges into her embrace still in the embryonic stage, about the size of a jellybean. Mom will spend the next year carrying her baby, called a joey, either inside her pouch or on her back, a feat that makes her annual Mother's Day card well-earned.\nSometimes inaccurately called 'koala bears,' koalas aren't bears at all. Koalas are marsupials, and like most marsupials, they have maternal pouches. Other marsupials include kangaroos, wombats, and opossums, but the universally recognized koala might be the most photogenic of the gang. As such, the adorable creatures have become symbols of their native Australia.\nIf they always seem to be striking a relaxed pose, that's because they're sedentary tree-dwellers, inhabiting the eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia. A koala's diet consists mainly of eucalyptus leaves, which are low in calories and nutrients—that's why a koala typically spends 20 hours a day sleeping or resting. That doesn't leave time for much else but eating. Good thing koalas are asocial animals and tend to be loners. If you ever see two koalas together, they're likely mother and joey, making a koala's mother-child bond all the more special.", + "date": "2022-05-08", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of Göreme from an observation deck, Göreme National Park, Cappadocia, Turkey", + "caption": "Living rock", + "subtitle": "Göreme, Cappadocia, Turkey", + "copyright": "© Anton Petrus/Getty Images", + "description": "Both natural wonders and historic landmarks, the 'fairy chimneys' of Göreme may suggest the fantastical dwellings of an alien species, or an illustration from a Dr. Seuss book. These and similar rock formations are known by many names—hoodoos, tent rocks, earth pyramids, as well as fairy chimneys—and are typically found in dry, hot areas. Here in Cappadocia, in south-central Turkey, they were formed when a thick layer of volcanic ash solidified over millions of years into soft, porous rock called tuff that was overlaid by hard basalt. Cracks in the basalt allowed wind and rain to gradually wash away the softer bottom layer, leaving the hard basalt to cap tall columns of the tuff. The result is these unusual, often beautiful—and perhaps puzzling—formations that spread across the Anatolian plain.\nThis part of modern-day Turkey has been inhabited since at least the Hittite era, between 1800 and 1200 BCE, and possibly for much longer. Innumerable ancient empires fought over the region, with Hittites, Assyrians, Neo-Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans each laying claim to Anatolia at times. To escape this dangerous world, the locals learned to burrow into the hillsides for protection. Today, a visitor can see the vast, complex, interconnected caves in which societies thrived and sheltered for millennia. Göreme National Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985 and is now a popular tourist destination.", + "date": "2022-05-09", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Panther Creek Falls in spring, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington", + "caption": "Deep in an emerald forest", + "subtitle": "Gifford Pinchot National Forest", + "copyright": "© Stephen Matera/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Today we're paying a visit to an 'elder statesman' of the United States' national forests. Seen in today's photo is Panther Creek Falls at Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington state. Officially, the forest was named in 1949 in honor of Pinchot, the first head of the US Forest Service. Located between Mount St. Helens to the west and Mount Adams to the east, the land was set aside as a place worth preserving as far back as 1897. But people had been living in the forest for more than 6,000 years. Archaeologists continue to make discoveries within the dense forest that teach us about the past lives of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest.\nSpanning 1.3 million acres, GPNF exhibits an array of natural wonders: forests, wildlife, mountains, and numerous rivers and lakes that offer excellent fishing. Goose Lake is said to be the best fishing hole in the state. The forest is known as a native habitat for several threatened species, like the spotted owl, bull trout, and chinook salmon. The grounds also include the 110,000-acre Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, established in 1982.", + "date": "2022-05-10", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The village of Oia on the island of Santorini, Greece", + "caption": "The ancient home of the Minoans", + "subtitle": "Santorini, Greece", + "copyright": "© Zebra-Studio/Shutterstock", + "description": "Officially known as Thira, Santorini is perhaps the most famous of all the Greek islands. Located at the southern end of the Aegean Sea, Santorini is part of the Cyclades group of islands and receives about 2 million visitors a year. That's a lot of adoring attention for a small island (only 28 square miles) of 15,000 residents, and it's no wonder why. The whitewashed, clifftop villages of Santorini, like Oia featured in this image, are postcard-perfect. And so are the unlimited panoramic views of the azure Mediterranean Sea.\nIts tranquil beauty belies the cataclysmic eruption that formed the island as we know it today. The Minoan eruption, about 3,600 years ago, was one of the world's largest known volcanic eruptions. It destroyed what was a thriving Minoan city and created a giant caldera that sank below the sea, leaving behind the picturesque lagoon seen here. Volcanic activity has continued since then. At the center of the lagoon is the uninhabited volcanic island of Nea Kameni, which emerged from the sea in 19 CE, according to Pliny the Elder. It's had several major eruptions over the past 300 years.\nWith millennia of experience, people have learned to live with the volcanic activity of these islands. Tourism is now the main activity on Santorini, along with a small winemaking industry. Throw in abundant sunshine, constant sea breezes, and meandering steps through storybook villages and you'll never run out of reasons to visit.", + "date": "2022-05-11", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Nurses serving with the American Red Cross in Paris, France, in May 1919", + "caption": "A proud nursing tradition", + "subtitle": "International Nurses Day", + "copyright": "© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images", + "description": "While the uniform style has changed since these American Red Cross nurses proudly posed together in Paris, France, in 1919, the medical care and kindness provided by nurses the world over has remained steadfast. Today we're celebrating International Nurses Day, which is observed on May 12 each year to turn a well-deserved spotlight on nurses and the contributions they make to society. The theme for 2022's observance is 'Nurses: A voice to lead—Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health.' It's a fitting topic, especially when nurses have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more than two years, nurses have suffered from critical staffing shortages while facing a health crisis of tremendous proportions. For all that nurses have endured and for all they've contributed to our personal and collective well-being, we offer our heartfelt thanks.\nThe American Red Cross had already been operating for nearly 40 years when this photograph was taken in May 1919, soon after the end of the First World War. The American nurses had come to Paris to join other representatives from the National Red Cross Societies of the Allied Powers (United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Japan), with a joint goal to expand their healthcare activities to additional countries. Today, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a worldwide humanitarian aid organization that reaches 160 million people each year.", + "date": "2022-05-12", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Masai giraffe in Maasai Mara, Kenya", + "caption": "Solo on the savannah", + "subtitle": "A giraffe in Maasai Mara, Kenya", + "copyright": "© Andy Rouse/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Our lonely giant is silhouetted on the Maasai Mara, or just 'The Mara' to locals. It's a large national game reserve in Kenya, and one of the world's most important wildlife conservation areas. The preserve was established in 1961 and is contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania—together, the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem protects some 9,700 square miles. In addition to our friend the giraffe, the Maasai Mara is home to large populations of elephants, lions, cheetahs, rhinos, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, and many more creatures.\nWhile some zoologists consider the Masai giraffe its own species, most authorities recognize just one species of giraffe with nine subspecies. Masai giraffes like this one are the tallest of those, with males reaching heights of more than 18 feet. They range from southern Kenya, south through the Serengeti, and through all of Tanzania. In 2019, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced that Masai giraffes are now endangered. Their population has declined by nearly 50% in the last 30 years, mostly because of poaching and changes in land use.\nUntil the late 19th century, giraffes were commonly known as camelopards, due to the mistaken belief that a giraffe was a cross between a camel and leopard. But if you've ever tried to get a camel and a leopard to even go on a first date, you'd know how unlikely this is.", + "date": "2022-05-13", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Windmills, Kinderdijk, Netherlands", + "caption": "Trusty water-shifters", + "subtitle": "Windmills in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands", + "copyright": "© Achim Thomae/Getty Images", + "description": "This stretch of windmills is one of the best-known Dutch tourist sites—you probably recognize them from postcards and calendars. Both iconic and historic, the windmills in the village of Kinderdijk have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. The Netherlands has about 1,200 windmills, though only 300 or so are still operational. Over the years they've played a major role in pumping sea water away from the nation's reclaimed land. Keeping the water at bay is a perennial issue for the flat Low Countries, where much of the ground is below sea level.\nThe second Saturday in May—today!—is National Windmill Day in the Netherlands, when windmills all over the country open their doors to visitors, letting locals and tourists alike marvel over the simple yet highly effective inner workings. And of course, though wind is a force of nature that's been harnessed for centuries, it's having a resurgence, albeit in a more high-tech form. It's a leading producer of clean, renewable energy and is expected to grow dramatically in the coming years. So, on National Windmill Day, let's tip our hats to these sturdy ancestors while also cheering the pioneering work of the sleek, graceful new generation.", + "date": "2022-05-14", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Panoramic view of the Bernina Range with blood moon, Eastern Alps, Engadin, Switzerland", + "caption": "Get ready for the blood moon", + "subtitle": "Lunar eclipse", + "copyright": "© Bernd Zoller/Shutterstock", + "description": "If you're lucky enough to find yourself under a cloudless sky tonight, you'll be able to see one of our solar system's great wonders, a full lunar eclipse, also known as a 'blood moon.' The spooky nickname derives from the reddish hue the moon takes on when Earth casts its shadow upon it. Featured here is a blood moon over the Swiss Alps. A full lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth and moon align perfectly with the sun, and the moon falls directly behind Earth's shadow. When Earth falls behind the moon's shadow, a solar eclipse occurs.\nWhile total eclipses of the sun get more attention and make a more dramatic entrance, total lunar eclipses are majestic in their own right and are much more user-friendly. For one, you can look directly at a total lunar eclipse without any worry of harming your eyes. And they're viewable by far more people than solar eclipses. That's because a total lunar eclipse can last for hours, while solar eclipses last just a few minutes. In addition, lunar eclipses are viewable anywhere on the nighttime side of the world while total solar eclipses occur only within a narrow longitude on the planet.\nTonight's lunar eclipse coincides with the 'flower moon,' the full moon of every May. Earth's shadow will gradually begin moving across the face of the moon beginning at 10:28 PM Eastern time. The moon will be in Earth's full shadow for about 85 minutes, with the peak of the eclipse occurring just after midnight, at 12:11 AM Eastern time. It can be seen from Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia, but is best viewed from North and South America. While not exactly rare, total lunar eclipses don't occur too often, and even when they do, they can be hidden by cloud cover. If you miss tonight's blood moon, you'll get a second chance this year in November. Your next chance after that will be in three years, so you might want to plan to stay up late tonight.", + "date": "2022-05-15", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Burrowing owl chicks gaze out from among flowers near the Pawnee National Grassland in Colorado", + "caption": "Owl be seeing you ... somewhere!", + "subtitle": "Burrowing owls", + "copyright": "© Roberta Olenick/Alamy", + "description": "Many things distinguish burrowing owls from their owl cousins. Instead of sleeping in trees, they make their homes in the ground, often taking over tunnels abandoned by ground squirrels or prairie dogs. They're also one of the smallest owl species, measuring 9 or 10 inches and weighing less than a half-pound.\nAnd unlike other birds, their method of warding off predators is to make rattling and hissing sounds, as if they were rattlesnakes. Moreover, these owls are most active during the daytime, not snoozing when the sun is up as other owls do.\nThe burrowing owl has many neighbors here in the Pawnee National Grassland. This internationally known birding area is home to the Colorado state bird, the lark bunting, as well as the mountain plover and several birds of prey. It's a perfect home for burrowing owls, which live in grasslands, deserts, or other open, dry areas with low vegetation.", + "date": "2022-05-16", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Salt ponds of Maras in Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas", + "caption": "Incan ingenuity", + "subtitle": "Salt ponds of Maras, Peru", + "copyright": "© Fotofeeling/Westend61 on Offset/Shutterstock", + "description": "Peru's spectacularly beautiful Cusco region has plenty of Incan wonders waiting to be rediscovered. Take, for example, these ancient salt ponds, stepping their way down the mountainside in Maras, nestled in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You'll find more than 6,000 of the little salt pans near Maras, many of them owned and mined by local families.\nSalt is still harvested from the ponds through evaporation, just as it was in the 1400s when the Inca created the pools. Production is—pun sort of intended—seasonal. From May to October output is greater and of higher quality, and you'll see crystallized salt with its subtle pink hue. Maras salt is prized for its flavor and rough texture, and people swear by its healthy properties, too. The salt is sold in markets, and of course visitors are encouraged to take samples back home with them.\nIt's not far from Maras to Moray, another location where Incan ingenuity is on display. This time it's in the form of grass-covered stone rings believed to have been test beds for crop experimentation. The soil is from a few areas in the region, and studies show that the rings were designed to create microclimates to see what worked best for different plants.", + "date": "2022-05-17", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Museum at Prairiefire, Overland Park, Kansas", + "caption": "This building sets the prairie on fire", + "subtitle": "International Museum Day", + "copyright": "© Bernard P. Friel/Universal Images Group via Getty Images", + "description": "To mark International Museum Day, we're featuring a destination that hasn't (yet!) achieved the fame of the Louvre or the Getty or the Met, although it's as unmistakable in appearance as any of them. This relatively small wonder proves that inspiration can be found in many places, including a suburb of Kansas City. At 42,000 square feet, the Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park, Kansas, is about 1/50th the size of the American Museum of Natural History in New York, with which it has a partnership. But to those who find beauty and truth behind its walls, Prairiefire is no less enriching.\nInternational Museum Day was created by the International Council of Museums in 1977 to create awareness that 'museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.' It's observed annually on or around May 18 by more than 37,000 museums in 158 countries and territories. Each year is assigned a different theme. This year's theme is 'The Power of Museums,' to innovate and build community.\nThe Museum at Prairiefire, which opened in May 2014, is devoted primarily to natural history. It borrows displays from larger museums and hosts at least two major traveling exhibits per year. Its striking glass exterior, featured here, was designed to reference the intentional prairie fires that were an integral part of farming life in Kansas. The glass is dichroic, which means that its color changes with the light of the day. The museum is itself a work of art.", + "date": "2022-05-18", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Glass bridge of Zhangjiajie, Hunan, China", + "caption": "Standing on glass 900+ feet in the air", + "subtitle": "Glass footbridge in Zhangjiajie, China", + "copyright": "© MediaProduction/Getty Images", + "description": "Just 13 days after the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge opened in 2016 in Hunan, China, it was forced to close. Not because it was faulty but because the attendance rates far exceeded capacity. Built to hold 800 people safely at any given time, daily attendance was expected to be around 8,000. When 80,000 visitors showed up each day after it opened, authorities needed some time to reevaluate what exactly they had. Parking, ticketing, and customer service were boosted before the bridge reopened.\nDesigned by Israeli architect Haim Dotan, it was always meant for tourists. Spanning 1,410 feet across the canyon between two mountain cliffs in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, more than 120 glass panels allow unparalleled views 980 feet straight down. Should you feel daring, you could swing underneath the bridge or take the plunge from the world's highest bungee jump. Management touts that the bridge set 10 world records for design and construction, and when it opened it was the longest bridge of its kind in the world. That honor has since passed to the bridge at the Huangchuan Three Gorges Scenic Area in China's Guangdong province, which spans 1,726 feet.", + "date": "2022-05-19", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Honey bee flying over crocuses in the Tatra Mountains, Poland", + "caption": "Something to 'bee' thankful for", + "subtitle": "World Bee Day", + "copyright": "© Mirek Kijewski/Getty Images", + "description": "It's World Bee Day, and we're doffing our caps in thanks to the world's lesser known 'essential workers.' According to the UN, three out of four crops across the globe producing fruits or seeds for use as human food depend, at least in part, on bees and other pollinators. And tens of thousands of flowering plants, like the crocuses in today's photo, would not exist if it weren't for the little buzzers. A quote often misattributed to Albert Einstein suggests humans would have only four years left to live if the bees go extinct. No matter who said it, the message is clear: Our livelihood is intimately tied to the survival of bees. And that connection is of critical importance now, as bee colonies continue to struggle after more than 20 years of mass die-offs, a phenomenon known as colony collapse disorder.\nThe good thing is that many people are actively working to reverse this trend. The hobby of beekeeping has skyrocketed in recent years, even in urban areas. Bees suffer in some rural agricultural areas where the wildflowers they depend on have largely disappeared due to monoculture farming practices. Excessive pesticide use on farms is also harming bee populations. So, ironically perhaps, urban areas have greater plant diversity and lower pesticide levels, which makes cities often better habitats for beekeeping. 'City bees' are now said to be healthier and produce better honey than bees raised in farming areas.\nIn Slovenia, the country responsible for the World Bee Day initiative, beekeeping is a way of life. One out of every 200 people is a beekeeper, most of them amateurs. The Beekeeping Academy of Slovenia says the hobby teaches 'responsibility, perseverance, modesty, hard work, love of nature and homeland.' Plus, they get that honey. Now that's something to buzz about.", + "date": "2022-05-20", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Albion Falls, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada", + "caption": "Cascade in the 'City of Waterfalls'", + "subtitle": "Albion Falls, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada", + "copyright": "© Alexander Sviridov/Shutterstock", + "description": "The spectacular Albion Falls is just one of more than 130 waterfalls that give the city of Hamilton in Ontario, Canada, its sobriquet: Waterfall Capital of the World. The city eagerly welcomes visitors to share in its natural beauty, and there are hiking and biking trails around the waterfalls as well as guided tours. On the edge of Lake Ontario, Hamilton lies 54 miles northwest of Niagara, New York, a town that constantly brags about its own waterfall.\nAs you can see here, Albion Falls is a cascade waterfall with flows that fan out gracefully. It's 62 feet high (and almost as wide), and there are two viewing platforms at the top for jaw-dropping photo ops. Just obey the signs and watch your footing: There is some fencing, but the ground can be unstable near the cliff edges.", + "date": "2022-05-21", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A Burchell's zebra and a cattle egret at the Rietvlei Nature Reserve in South Africa", + "caption": "We can all just get along", + "subtitle": "International Day for Biological Diversity", + "copyright": "© Richard Du Toit/Minden Pictures", + "description": "On this day when we honor all the world's species and their interdependence, the Burchell's zebra and the cattle egret give us a great example of commensalism, a type of symbiosis in which one species gets a benefit without helping or hurting the other species: As the zebra grazes in the grass, it stirs up insects for the egret to eat.\nThere are countless other amazing examples of symbiosis. The anemone's tentacles protect the crab from predators, and the crab's mobility helps the anemone move around. The Egyptian plover bird picks food from the Nile crocodile's teeth, and the croc gets a cost-free dental hygienist!\nAll over the world, in all biospheres—forest, ocean, desert—species need each other to survive and thrive. And humans need healthy ecosystems for our water, food, medicine, energy, and so much more. The United Nation's International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 theme is 'Building a shared future for all life.' The observance promotes ecosystem-based approaches to cope with climate change, ensure food and water security, and maintain sustainable livelihoods.", + "date": "2022-05-22", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Florida red-bellied turtle in Rainbow Springs, Rainbow Springs State Park, Florida", + "caption": "Turtle-y nice day for a swim", + "subtitle": "World Turtle Day", + "copyright": "© Michel Roggo/Minden Pictures", + "description": "That's a Florida red-bellied turtle celebrating World Turtle Day with a dip in the clear waters of Rainbow Springs State Park in Florida. This river turtle species spends the bulk of its day basking in Florida's abundant sunshine and chomping on vegetation, but it's nice to cool off with a swim, too. Red-bellied turtles have been known to sneak into alligator nests to lay eggs. If you're going to find someone to protect your kids, you might as well make it an alligator!\nWorld Turtle Day celebrates all things chelonian, with turtle and tortoise lovers dressing up as turtles or wearing green summer dresses. The day can include missions to save turtles, research activities, and educational opportunities for people to learn more about these gentle, famously unhurried creatures. Come out of your shell for the day and take some turtle time.", + "date": "2022-05-23", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kornati National Park, Croatia", + "caption": "An island park for everyone", + "subtitle": "European Day of Parks", + "copyright": "© Anton Petrus/Getty Images", + "description": "Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, diving, or sailing? How about soaking in a spectacular natural setting? Croatia's Kornati National Park checks all the boxes. The 84-square-mile park protects 89 islands, islets, and reefs off Croatia's scenic Adriatic Coast.\nToday is the European Day of Parks, and we're joining others in taking time to appreciate and support protected natural areas throughout the continent. Kornati, one of Croatia's eight national parks, takes that mission seriously year-round. You can visit Kornati on a day trip from Zadar, an ancient seaside city with a Roman forum and other historic sites. And since 2005, Zadar has had the world's first sea organ, which plays music by way of sea waves and tubes located underneath a set of large marble steps. Many tour boat options offer quick access to the park, some that ply you with local food to enjoy en route. But we suspect you'll want to spend more than a day exploring the island wonders of Kornati National Park. It's an ecotourist's dream.", + "date": "2022-05-24", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Alhambra in Granada, Andalusia, Spain", + "caption": "Pearl Among the Emeralds", + "subtitle": "The Alhambra in Granada, Spain", + "copyright": "© Armand Tamboly/Getty Images", + "description": "The winds of history have long blown through the beautiful halls of the Alhambra. Though it had been the location of fortresses as far back as the 800s, construction of the Alhambra (Arabic for 'red castle') began in 1238 under the rule of Muhammad I Ibn al-Ahmar, founder of the Emirate of Granada. Ensuing leaders would continue construction of the complex, turning it into one of the finest examples of architecture from the historic Islamic world. The palace was the final hold of the Moors before the completion of the Christian Reconquista in 1492, when the Alhambra became the royal court of Ferdinand and Isabella. They greeted Christopher Columbus there later that same year.\nWhile Spanish rulers would soon leave their imprint on the complex, with Spanish Renaissance architecture standing in contrast to the existing structures, the next few centuries would see the Alhambra gradually fall into disrepair and disuse, including a damaging occupation by Napoleon's forces during the Peninsular War of 1807-1814. After Napoleon's defeat, the grand palace was rediscovered among European and American travelers, which led to several extensive restorations. In 1984 the Alhambra was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today it's one of Spain's most-visited tourist destinations.", + "date": "2022-05-25", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hanging bridge in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica", + "caption": "How's the air up there?", + "subtitle": "Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica", + "copyright": "© Dmitriy Burlakov/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're taking a walk through the clouds to visit one of the most beautiful and biodiverse places on the planet. Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is in the Tilarán mountain range 5,000 feet above sea level. Hundreds of animal species and thousands of insect and plant species call the forest home. Diligent nature lovers could count nearly 700 types of butterflies and 500 species of orchids during a visit. Famous in the scientific community, the forest also attracts more than 70,000 tourists a year.\nYou may be wondering, what exactly is a 'cloud forest?' Different than a rainforest, a cloud forest is high enough above sea level to be covered by persistent mist and fog generated by the forest's own evaporating moisture. This makes for a damp and humid, yet cool environment. Generally tropical, cloud forests are pretty rare. Only 1% of the current global woodland is considered true cloud forest. Entirely dependent on an area's local climate, it is expected that many of the 736 locations currently identified as cloud forests will be strongly impacted and altered in the coming years. Monteverde, in fact, is known as the location where the first climate-related species extinction was recorded—in the 1980s, the golden toad fell victim to a parasitic fungus that spread into the area due to the changing climate.", + "date": "2022-05-26", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands photographed from Golden Gate Overlook in San Francisco, California", + "caption": "Nothing says 'San Francisco' quite like...", + "subtitle": "Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco", + "copyright": "© Jeff Lewis/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Few structures achieve the status of the Golden Gate Bridge—so recognizable that it needs no introduction. Opened on this day in 1937, the bridge was a marvel of engineering, built to withstand ferocious winds above and swirling currents below. Its construction was embraced by the local population because it would finally connect the rising metropolis of San Francisco to communities in Marin County and all that lay north. Before the bridge was completed, a ferry was the only way across the Golden Gate, the mile-wide strait that connects the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay. Building a bridge to cross the span would be no small feat, and many thought it impossible.\nFinancing for the construction was another hurdle and was put further at risk with the Great Crash of 1929. But eventually voters in the Bay Area supported a bond measure worth $35 million ($530 million in 2020 dollars), using their homes, farms, and business properties as collateral—the infusion of cash allowed construction to begin in 1933. In the midst of the Great Depression, the bridge became a jobs generator, putting 2,000 men to work. In four years they completed the engineering triumph ahead of schedule and under budget.\nIts two towers rise to 746 feet above the water, and the span suspended between them is 4,200 feet long, which made it the longest suspension bridge in the world upon its completion. Eighteen longer suspension bridges have since been built (nine of them in China), but the Golden Gate remains the star among them, considered the most beautiful, the most photographed, a symbol of American style and ingenuity, and a calling card for a city. There are few better reasons to leave your heart in San Francisco.", + "date": "2022-05-27", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Australia", + "caption": "Bungle beehives", + "subtitle": "Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Australia", + "copyright": "© Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images", + "description": "Aboriginal Australians have lived in this area for more than 20,000 years. But only recently did the rest of the world learn of the extraordinary terrain of the mountains known as the Bungle Bungle Range. In 1982, a nature-documentary crew was filming in remote areas within the Kimberley region of Western Australia and 'discovered' the little-known mountain range. Today it is the most popular aspect of Purnululu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.\nThe Bungle Bungle Range is composed of sandstone domes that can be up to 800 feet tall. Formed by wind and rain over millions of years, the domes get their striking look due to alternating rusty-orange bands colored by iron oxide and gray bands colored by colonies of single-celled microbes called cyanobacteria. Beneath the beehive formations are large pools and caverns, some of which have ancient Aboriginal cave paintings on the walls.", + "date": "2022-05-28", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hyalite Creek in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana", + "caption": "An angler's paradise", + "subtitle": "Hyalite Creek at Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana", + "copyright": "© Jared Lloyd/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're taking a little fishing trip just south of Bozeman, Montana, to Hyalite Creek, which runs through Custer Gallatin National Forest. This is one of the most heavily visited recreation areas in Montana, especially for those who like to fish. Late-1800s logging operations in the surrounding forest damaged the habitat for trout in Hyalite Creek, but stream restoration projects have increased trout populations to such an extent that this is now considered a world-class destination for fly fishing.\nEven if you're not the fishing type, the ecologically diverse landscapes of Custer Gallatin National Forest will delight most any visitor. Stretching across more than 3 million acres, there's plenty of hiking, camping, and mountain climbing to be had. If you're up for something a little different, hop over to Grasshopper Glacier in the Beartooth Mountains. Entombed inside the ice are millions of the now extinct Rocky Mountain locusts that were trapped long ago while swarming during severe storms.", + "date": "2022-05-29", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rainbow Pool and the field of stars in the World War II Memorial with the Lincoln Memorial in the background, Washington, DC", + "caption": "A day of remembrance", + "subtitle": "Memorial Day", + "copyright": "© Sean Pavone/Getty Images", + "description": "Today, on Memorial Day, many will no doubt stand before this fountain on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Dedicated 18 years ago as our national World War II Memorial, it's become one of the most popular sites in the nation's capital, and now receives more than 4 million visitors each year. To the west, toward the setting sun, is the Reflecting Pool and the Lincoln Memorial. To the east, unseen here, is the Washington Monument.\nThe World War II Memorial is steeped in meaning and tells the story of the armed conflicts in both the Atlantic and Pacific. On the north side of the oval fountain and plaza, images cast in bronze tell the story of the battle against the Axis powers in Europe. Other bronze bas-reliefs on the south of the fountain depict the battle for the Pacific. The images also draw a link between the battlefront and the home front with images of troops in Europe and the Pacific interspersed with those of farmers and factory workers in the US. Statements made by leaders of the time are etched onto the walls of the memorial, as are names of famous battles.\nAt opposite ends of the fountain are 56 pillars arranged in two semicircles, representing the 48 states and six US territories (at the time of the war). But perhaps the most poignant feature of the memorial is the field of gold stars, in the center of today's photo, as you look west toward the Lincoln Memorial. Each of the 4,048 stars represents 100 Americans who died in the war. Below the field of stars are inscribed the words, \"HERE WE MARK THE PRICE OF FREEDOM.\"", + "date": "2022-05-30", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Scarlet macaw in Costa Rica", + "caption": "This clever bird passes with flying colors", + "subtitle": "World Parrot Day", + "copyright": "© Harry Collins/Getty Images", + "description": "World Parrot Day was started in 2004 and is celebrated every May 31 to bring attention to the birds' plight in the wild. These long-lived, charismatic, intelligent, loyal, and affectionate creatures are threatened by habitat loss, competition from invasive species, and trapping for the pet trade. Indeed, the qualities that make them darlings of the animal world also make them attractive as pets for people.\nThere are nearly 400 species of parrots, divided into three superfamilies: true parrots, cockatoos, and New Zealand parrots. Most live in tropical or subtropical regions. A quarter to a third of all wild parrot species are threatened with extinction. As many as 50 million parrots live in captivity, where they can live as long as humans. Along with crows, ravens, and magpies, parrots are among the most intelligent birds and are well known for being able to mimic human speech.\nThe scarlet macaw, pictured here in flight in Costa Rica, is found from southern Mexico to Bolivia. It has disappeared from some places because of habitat destruction or capture for the parrot trade, but in other areas it remains widespread. Prized for their bright colors, macaws have been bred by people for centuries. They are among the largest of parrot species, growing to almost 3 feet long, mostly because of their tail feathers, a trademark of the scarlet macaw. They prefer to live in tall deciduous trees and near rivers. They tend to mate for life and share in the duties of caring for their young, taking turns preening their chicks and each other in an impressive display of affection.", + "date": "2022-05-31", + "path": "US/images/2022-05-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-05-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Coral reef in Marovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands", + "caption": "The beauty that lies below", + "subtitle": "World Reef Day", + "copyright": "© WaterFrame/Alamy", + "description": "Marovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands is the largest saltwater lagoon in the world. Protected by a double barrier reef, it's home to unique marine life and coral, making it a bucket-list destination for divers. The beauty and diversity of species contained within its pristine 270 square miles are the perfect inspiration for World Reef Day, observed every year on June 1 to bring awareness to this vital but largely unseen part of our natural world. Reef Day also kicks off World Oceans Month, a time to celebrate and learn more about these indispensable ecosystems.\nAlthough coral reefs occupy less than 0.1% of the planet's oceans, they support up to 25% of the world's marine species. They have rightfully earned their nickname, 'Rainforests of the Sea.' Coral is not a plant, but part animal and part mineral, a marine invertebrate that secretes calcium carbonate to form a hard skeleton. They grow in colonies, usually in warm, shallow waters, and form vast colonies that we see as reefs, creating the basic platform for marine life to flourish around them. They even provide benefits to land, protecting shorelines from the forces of the ocean.\nUnfortunately, coral reefs are under immense environmental pressure due to pollution, overfishing, and particularly from changing ocean temperatures. A warming ocean and acidification due to increased carbon dioxide have resulted in coral bleaching—when under stress, corals lose their color. The yellow whip and red gorgonian you see here are what healthy coral look like, but vibrant, hearty coral are swiftly becoming the exception rather than the rule. Recently, even the previously robust and thriving Marovo Lagoon began showing signs of bleaching, a sobering reminder that the beauty we see here is fragile and becoming more precious.", + "date": "2022-06-01", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Buckingham Palace in London, England", + "caption": "Good place for a party", + "subtitle": "Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee", + "copyright": "© Pajor Pawel/Shutterstock", + "description": "Any royal watcher will tell you that the Brits know how to throw a good party. For Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee—she's been monarch for an amazing 70 years—a slew of events are planned, hitting all the notes from pomp and ceremony to picnics on the village green. Of course, the Trooping of the Colour will take center stage today as the official birthday parade, with 1,400 soldiers in full military regalia, 200 horses, and 400 military band musicians. The royal family will watch the parade and then turn their gaze to the skies as the Royal Air Force flies past. The rest of the jubilee week will include a service of thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, a live concert here at Buckingham Palace, and a special pageant featuring people from throughout Britain.\nBeacons will be lighted the length of the land, and we suspect many will celebrate by sampling the newly anointed official jubilee pudding, a lemon trifle that won a nationwide baking contest to discover a new dessert fit for the queen. Another delicious way to celebrate the jubilee is with the Big Lunch. The idea took off in 2009 and is now a beloved annual tradition. Communities get together to celebrate and enjoy themselves, sharing food and friendship in gatherings large and small. The lunch can be a neighborhood barbecue or a street party—or even an impromptu wine-and-cheese affair, with people sitting on folding chairs in someone's driveway. While no one really needs an excuse to show their national pride, a platinum jubilee is quite a remarkable reason to celebrate.", + "date": "2022-06-02", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cycling across a natural rock arch in the desert near Moab, Utah", + "caption": "Don't look down!", + "subtitle": "World Bicycle Day", + "copyright": "© Whit Richardson/Cavan", + "description": "On this World Bicycle Day, we spy a pair of cyclists cruising across Uranium Arch, a natural rock arch in the desert near Moab, Utah. Moab is a hotspot for mountain bikers due to its sprawling, intersecting trail system and stunning views. Popular trails take bicyclists over landscapes of petrified sand dunes and eroded remnants of an ancient seabed.\nSince 2018, the UN General Assembly has recognized June 3 as World Bicycle Day to honor two centuries of two-wheelers. The bicycle has gone through many iterations since Karl Drais created a brakeless, pedal-less bike forerunner that he called a 'Laufmaschine' ('running machine') in 1817—it was later called a 'vélocipède,' a 'draisienne,' and derogatively a 'dandy horse.' The German inventor would likely be floored by today's variety of bike options, from lightweight road bikes to heavier mountain bikes with fat, knobby tires designed to handle rougher terrain and even snow. More than 200 years after Drais introduced his two-wheeled contraption, bicycles carry more passengers around the world than ever. Chances are there's one just waiting for you to take it for a spin, and what better day to do so than World Bicycle Day?", + "date": "2022-06-03", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Banner Peak and Thousand Island Lake, Ansel Adams Wilderness, California", + "caption": "Head for the hills, it's National Trails Day!", + "subtitle": "National Trails Day", + "copyright": "© Michael DeYoung Photography/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Whether you're a leisurely day walker or a hardcore hiker, there's a US National Trail with your name on it. Thankfully the trails in the national network are categorized as 'Scenic,' 'Historic,' or 'Recreational' to simplify things. Probably the most famous pathways are the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail (both designated 'Scenic' trails), which were the first to be officially named to the National Trails System when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the system into law in 1968.\nIn a speech three years earlier, Johnson had said, 'We can and should have an abundance of trails for walking, cycling, and horseback riding, in and close to our cities. In the backcountry we need to copy the great Appalachian Trail in all parts of America.' His vision took root, and today there are protected trails across the US, with much of their upkeep carried out by enthusiastic volunteers. If you need an incentive to hit the great outdoors, we reckon this image should do the trick. Banner Peak and Thousand Island Lake in the Ansel Adams Wilderness are highlights along both the Pacific Crest Trail and the John Muir Trail.\nToday is National Trails Day, established by the American Hiking Society as a day of public events aimed at advocacy and trail service. On this day, 'Thousands of hikers, bikers, rowers, horseback riders, trail clubs, federal and local agencies, land trusts, and businesses come together in partnership to advocate for, maintain, and clean up public lands and trails,' the AHS explains. The society works to protect and enhance US National Trails for generations to come. A current focus is to make sure that trails are inclusive and accessible to everyone.", + "date": "2022-06-04", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden", + "caption": "'Only One Earth'", + "subtitle": "World Environment Day", + "copyright": "© Alena Vishina/Alamy", + "description": "The Swedish wilderness is a fitting place to visit on World Environment Day, for it was in Sweden that the United Nations launched the annual observance 50 years ago, in 1972. This is Rapadalen (Rapa Valley), a 22-mile-long valley in Sarek National Park in the pristine mountains of northern Sweden. Surrounded by steep mountains, the Rapa Valley is considered one of Europe's most enchanting landscapes. The remote, high-alpine region is beautiful to be sure, but it's only recommended for experienced and well-equipped hikers. The weather is severe and unpredictable, and there are no accommodations available for tourists.\nLike Earth Day, World Environment Day celebrates our fragile planet and aims to motivate people to help preserve it. This year's theme for World Environment Day is 'Only One Earth,' a reprise from 50 years ago at the UN's landmark Conference on the Environment held in Stockholm. But that theme has been updated for 2022: The UN says, \"In the universe are billions of galaxies / In our galaxy are billions of planets / But there is #OnlyOneEarth. Let's take care of it.\"", + "date": "2022-06-05", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An indigo bunting at the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove in Audubon, Pennsylvania", + "caption": "Singing the blues", + "subtitle": "Indigo bunting", + "copyright": "© Vicki Jauron/Getty Images", + "description": "This time of year, from late spring to summer, male adult indigo buntings take it up a notch and turn a brilliant deep blue. They fly up to a perch—like our cheerful fellow atop a branch—and sing from morning to night to defend their territory from other males and to catch the attention of females. Indigo buntings are members of the 'blue' clade (subgroup) of the cardinal family.\nDuring breeding season you'll find the small, seed-loving songbirds in brushy habitats in pastures, along roadways, and at the edges of forests throughout eastern and central North America, from southern Canada down to Florida. But you'll have to keep a sharp eye out for the plain brown females, who are usually tending to their young deep in the thicket.", + "date": "2022-06-06", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Haaga Rhododendron Park, Helsinki, Finland", + "caption": "Part science experiment, part public park", + "subtitle": "Haaga Rhododendron Park", + "copyright": "© Samuli Vainionpää/Getty Images", + "description": "In early June, if it's a 'good' year, people in Western Helsinki get treated to bursts of color at the Haaga Rhododendron Park. Started in 1975 as a research location for the University of Helsinki, the plan was to create rhododendron plants that would thrive in Finland's northern climate. And, boy, did they. Around 3,000 specimens of a Japanese variety of rhododendron were originally planted, then selectively bred to produce eight new varieties of 'rhodies' over the years.\nIn 1996, the park was expanded to include azalea plants, which are also in the rhododendron family and bloom at the same time. The research garden now doubles as a public park that is visited by thousands of locals and tourists every summer. Since the gardens were originally planted, it's been observed that the blooms fluctuate. A vibrant year is usually followed by a more modest one. So, if you're 'rhodo-loco' and planning on making the trip to check it out, try to time it right.", + "date": "2022-06-07", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Long-beaked common dolphin pod and diving Cape gannets hunting sardines off the Eastern Cape, South Africa", + "caption": "The buffet is open", + "subtitle": "World Oceans Day", + "copyright": "© Pete Oxford/Minden Pictures", + "description": "On World Oceans Day, you're invited to dinner below the sea, hosted by these long-beaked common dolphins. This pod, off the Eastern Cape in South Africa, is employing an ingenious hunting technique, herding a school of frantic sardines toward the surface of the water so they have no escape, essentially driving them against a wall. Once pinned near the surface, the sardines are easy pickings for the hungry dolphins and any other lucky bystanders, like these dive-bombing Cape gannets who are quick to pounce on the opportunity. The technique requires teamwork of course but that comes easy to dolphins, known for their intelligence and tight familial bonds.\nWorld Oceans Day has been officially recognized by the UN since 2008, in an effort to create awareness and understanding of the oceans and their vital role in supporting all life on the planet, not just marine life. The oceans are under pressure like never before from pollution and climate change. As habitats become dangerously altered, many species are facing extinction, signs that the vast oceans are more fragile than we once thought.\nLest we ignore the bit players here, the smallest fish, like anchovies, herring, and these sardines, fill an essential role in the food chain. Mass feedings like this occur all over the oceans. Scientists even have a name for it: multi-species feeding associations. One massive shoal of small fish can feed many larger creatures, demonstrating how life in the sea is interconnected and how every organism has a part to play.", + "date": "2022-06-08", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sweetheart Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland", + "caption": "A very public display of affection", + "subtitle": "Sweetheart Abbey, Scotland", + "copyright": "© Westend61/Getty Images", + "description": "They say Paris is the City of Love but there's a lesser-known place where love is the whole reason it even exists. We're in a Scottish village now known as New Abbey, about 8 miles south of Dumfries. We've stepped inside the ruins of Sweetheart Abbey, a 13th-century testament to the love between a husband and wife. Founded in 1273 by 'lady of substance' Dervorguilla of Galloway, the abbey was constructed solely to commemorate her love for English nobleman John de Balliol upon his death in 1268.\nHer devotion didn't end there, though. It's said she had his heart embalmed and placed in an ivory casket bound with silver. She then carried it with her everywhere she traveled for the rest of her life. Dervorguilla and the heart were eventually laid to rest alongside John at the abbey when she passed in 1290. As time progressed, sadly, the lovers' graves were lost to war.", + "date": "2022-06-09", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Poppies in bloom, Moravia, Czech Republic", + "caption": "'Moravian Tuscany'", + "subtitle": "Poppies in bloom", + "copyright": "© rusm/Getty Images", + "description": "The soft, rolling hills and ample vineyards of this southeastern part of the Czech Republic have earned it the nickname the Moravian Tuscany. This picturesque area, located in the Hodonín District near the town of Kyjov, is a haven for photographers. Moravia has a rich history, and the long-settled region has been a part of numerous empires. Medieval and Ottoman castles are among the historic highlights for visitors to take in.\nAside from Moravia's highly regarded wines, the region produces a vast amount of poppy seeds in fields like this one. Most of the crop is exported, but the tiny black seeds have long had a prominent place in Czech cuisine, particularly in pastries. Poppies have also been revered since ancient times for their beauty and medicinal qualities. The Greeks and Romans used them as offerings to the dead. Poppies on tombstones represented eternal sleep, a symbology L. Frank Baum tapped into when the characters in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' begin to fall asleep in a poppy field. The poem 'In Flanders Fields,' with its reference to red poppies growing on the graves of fallen soldiers, is the reason the flower is associated today with Memorial Day (aka Remembrance Day).", + "date": "2022-06-10", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Misool Island, one of the four major islands in the Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua, Indonesia", + "caption": "An underwater paradise to explore", + "subtitle": "Misool Island, Indonesia", + "copyright": "© Elsy Saldek/Getty Images", + "description": "You may think finding a tropical paradise that's still largely untouched by people is merely a pipe dream. You may be wrong. Raja Ampat, an archipelago in the province of West Papua, Indonesia, has a mere 64,000 inhabitants, and they all live on or around its four main islands—Batanta, Misool, Salawati, and Waigeo. (In fact, the name Raja Ampat means 'Four Kings' and derives from an ancient legend that says four young kings were hatched from dragon eggs, one ruler for each of those main islands.) The rest of Raja Ampat is made up of about 1,500 smaller islands and cays—and astonishingly, hundreds of these tiny islands have yet to be explored by humans.\nOf course, the lack of people is critical to keeping this paradise pristine. The main visitors today tend to be adventurous divers and snorkelers, who love exploring Raja Ampat and its vast reef system. And for good reason: It's considered one of the most biodiverse places in the world. The ecosystem, which is part of a larger tropical ocean area called the Coral Triangle, is so diverse that it's sometimes referred to as the Amazon of the Seas. Raja Ampat stretches over nearly 10 million acres of land and sea, and it boasts 540 types of coral, more than 1,000 species of coral reef fish, 700 kinds of mollusks, and a variety of warm-blooded marine animals (including migratory snorkelers and scuba divers).", + "date": "2022-06-11", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cliffs of the Sierra Ponce and Rio Grande, Big Bend National Park, Texas", + "caption": "A remote oasis in the Chihuahuan Desert", + "subtitle": "Big Bend National Park turns 78", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Join us for a hike at one of America's least-visited national parks. Big Bend National Park may be among the country's largest national parks with an area of over 800,000 acres (about the size of Rhode Island), but it's also one of the most remote. Found in West Texas along the Rio Grande at the Mexico border, the park entrance is roughly a two-hour drive from the nearest interstate. The good thing is, even in a 'busy' year when half a million people visit, there's plenty of space to enjoy the great outdoors unhindered by crowds.\nAdded to the national park system on this day in 1944, Big Bend contains the largest protected area of the Chihuahuan Desert in the United States. It's also known for having the darkest night skies among the contiguous states. This makes it a 'must visit' for stargazing; thousands of stars are visible when the skies are clear, along with the Milky Way. If you head out for a hike, keep your eyes peeled for the 1,200 plant species in the park. There are also plenty of animals, though most of them tend to come out only at night. Except birds, that is. Birdwatching is incredibly popular at Big Bend–it's on the paths of annual migrations, so more than 450 different bird species have been cataloged here.", + "date": "2022-06-12", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Elephant walking in the Okavango River, Botswana", + "caption": "The world's greatest oasis?", + "subtitle": "Okavango Delta, Botswana", + "copyright": "© Markus Pavlowsky/Getty Images", + "description": "At a glance, this might look like some ordinary swamp, but the Okavango Delta in the African nation of Botswana is a veritable miracle of nature. Unlike most rivers, the Okavango River doesn't drain into any sea or ocean, but rather empties into the open savanna. Thousands of elephants, and just about every other type of African animal you can name, owe their existence to this annual wetland. 'Annual,' because the marshland of the delta swells threefold to its full size but once a year, between March and July, when the seasonal rains from the highlands of Angola flow downhill 750 miles until they flood the arid savanna of northwest Botswana. The wildlife drawn to this life-sustaining water includes lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, hyenas, crocodiles, impalas, and of course elephants, the planet's largest land animals.\nBy far, most of the world's elephants—more than 400,000—live in Africa, and Botswana is the country with the largest population of African elephants. The majority are bush elephants, larger than their cousins, the African forest elephants who live in the Congo Basin. Bush elephants have concave backs and their tusks curve outward, while forest elephants have straight backs and tusks. Both are endangered by habitat loss and poaching. Their population is about a tenth of what it was at its peak in the last century.\nMoremi Game Reserve makes up a large portion of the delta. The rest is protected by a mosaic of other preserves called Wildlife Management Areas. In 2014, the Okavango Delta was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The amount of water that fills the delta is estimated to be 2.6 cubic miles, four to five times the volume of water contained in Lake Okeechobee in Florida. Eventually much of this water will be consumed, absorbed, and evaporated, and the delta will once again more closely resemble the savanna around it. Until the next rains come.", + "date": "2022-06-13", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City", + "caption": "Visiting the Met", + "subtitle": "Museum Mile Festival", + "copyright": "© Susanne Pommer/Shutterstock", + "description": "New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, known informally as the Met, is one of the world's preeminent museums. The Met anchors Museum Mile, a stretch of Fifth Avenue on Manhattan's Upper East Side that is home to eight museums. Of these, the Met is the biggest, followed by the Guggenheim. All reside within 22 blocks of one another. Today, the city celebrates these curatorial treasures with the Museum Mile Festival, as museums extend their hours and offer free admission to all visitors. Billed as a mile-long celebration of art and culture, the festival also includes outdoor performances along Fifth Avenue.\nThe Met was founded in 1870 and backs up to the eastern perimeter of Central Park. Its encyclopedic collection includes art from every part of the world, from classical antiquities to modern art, musical instruments, weaponry, and clothing. The vast museum even displays an Egyptian temple, the Temple of Dendur, which Egypt dismantled and gave to the US in 1965—President Lyndon Johnson awarded it to the Met two years later. The Met is also famous for hosting the Costume Institute Gala, better known as the Met Gala, on the first Monday of May. The gala is organized by Vogue magazine and draws celebrities from many fields.\nBut you don't have to be an A-lister to enjoy Museum Mile today. If your jam is the Met, El Museo del Barrio, the Jewish Museum, or the Cooper Hewitt, you don't want to miss this massive block party.", + "date": "2022-06-14", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee", + "caption": "The top of Tennessee", + "subtitle": "Nature Photography Day", + "copyright": "© Tony Barber/Getty Images", + "description": "If you're celebrating Nature Photography Day today, then Great Smoky Mountains National Park would be an excellent place to snap your own shots of sylvan splendor like this one. That's because you'd have two reasons to celebrate—the park turns 88 today. These misty peaks and valleys along the border between Tennessee and North Carolina were established as a national park on this day in 1934. All these years later, it may not be the most famous national park in the US, but it is by far the most popular. With more than 14 million visitors per year, it draws more people than the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite combined.\nTrue to its name, the park is known for its persistent haze. Native Americans–the region is the ancestral home of the Cherokee people–gave the place a name that translates to 'place of the blue smoke.' The smoke is actually a fog created in part by the native vegetation. It owes its blueish appearance to humidity and stagnant air. Almost all of the park is covered in deciduous and coniferous forest, a third of it old-growth trees that predate European settlement. The thick forests, range of elevations, and abundant rainfall support a stunning variety of wildlife. There are so many black bears that about two live in every square mile of the park. Bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, and 200 species of birds also call this place home. The park is most notable for its salamanders. In fact, it's known as the Salamander Capital of the World, with 30 species living here.\nBut the real stars of the park are the mountains. For panoramic vistas, this vantage point—Clingmans Dome on the Tennessee side of the park—is hard to beat. At 6,643 feet, it's also the highest point in the state. To take your own version of this shot, you don't even have to hike. Simply drive to the parking lot. But after you've got your pics, keep the camera handy. If the parking lot looks this good, imagine what photos you can take in the rest of the park.", + "date": "2022-06-15", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Seungseon Bridge at Seonam Temple in Jogyesan Provincial Park, South Korea", + "caption": "Bridging past and present", + "subtitle": "Seonam Temple, South Korea", + "copyright": "© Aaron Choi/Getty Images", + "description": "The Seonam Temple, or Seonamsa, in Jogyesan Provincial Park, South Korea, is famed for expressing calm serenity. Just downstream, Buddhist monks built this gently arched bridge by hand centuries ago. Stones around the base record the names of visitors for posterity. Called the Seungseon Bridge ('the Ascending Immortals'), it's fitting to approach the temple itself on foot, at one with nature. The site is hidden away in ancient trees, with tranquil ponds and streams, gentle hiking trails, and gorgeous pagodas. The temple still ekes out its day in the traditional way, with mellow bells and meditation. The monks also cultivate wild tea plants and are happy to share the benefits of the harvest. You are at peace as soon as you arrive at Seonamsa, and there's little to distract you from the present moment.\nThe original temple is believed to have been built in the 9th century, but over the years war and a major fire caused extensive damage, and it had to be rebuilt in the 19th century. Now the Seonam Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with six other 'sansa,' or Buddhist monasteries, dotted in the mountains throughout the southern provinces of the Korean Peninsula. Visitors are invited to stay overnight at the temple and follow the monks' daily practice, but you can also dip in for a day to absorb the peace and tranquility. Flowers in spring and colorful leaf displays in fall make those the most popular times to visit.", + "date": "2022-06-16", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Balsamroot wildflowers bloom below the Teton Mountains in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": "A grand view", + "subtitle": "Grand Teton National Park", + "copyright": "© Mike Cavaroc/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "These arrowleaf balsamroot wildflowers, commonly known as Oregon sunflowers, have a grand view of the Grand Tetons from the valley below the towering range. The region's harsh weather means that only the hardiest of wildflowers can survive, and the bright yellow arrowleaves fit the bill. The plants are drought-tolerant, impervious to winter, tenacious against trampling, and even fire-resistant, with a taproot that regenerates leaves and flowers after the top has burned.\nLocated in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park's northern border is just 10 miles from Yellowstone National Park. Those two magnificent parks, along with several surrounding national forests and wildlife refuges, together help constitute the almost 18-million-acre (28,000-square-mile) Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the world's largest intact mid-latitude temperate ecosystems.\nHere at Grand Teton National Park, there's something for every lover of the outdoors. It's a popular destination for mountaineering, hiking, fishing, and camping, with more than 1,000 drive-in campsites and over 200 miles of hiking trails that provide access to the backcountry. With all it has to offer, including its proximity to so many other spectacular places, Grand Teton is one of the 10 most popular national parks in the United States.", + "date": "2022-06-17", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Surfers catching waves at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia", + "caption": "What waterborne wizardry is this?", + "subtitle": "International Surfing Day", + "copyright": "© Darren Tierney/Getty Images", + "description": "Of all the tricks humans have taught themselves, few delight and impress more than surfing. A sport, a pastime, an art, a philosophy of life, surfing is as close to magic as a person can perform on the untamed ocean. Today, the sport of wave riding gets its well-earned due with International Surfing Day, a time each year to honor the sport, the lifestyle of surfing, and the ocean itself, whose good health is vital to the sport and so much else. Surfers have a special connection to the ocean and the waves it produces. A surfable wave is shaped by countless variables: The winds hundreds or thousands of miles away that produced the energy to set the swells in motion, and then the reef or point of land or underwater boulder upon which a swell will break into a perfectly shaped wave. Wind and timing are everything, and devoted surfers know the weather and the shore intimately.\nSurfing can be done anywhere waves break, from Iceland to Ireland, Brazil to Senegal. But there are a handful of spots renowned for their waves, such as Hawaii, Tahiti, California, and the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, pictured here. As the sport has evolved, surfers have taken on ever bigger waves, giants that exceed 50 feet in height at now-famous surf breaks like Jaws, Mavericks, and the latest in Nazare, Portugal.\nSurfing is believed to have originated in Polynesia more than 1,500 years ago and was observed by Westerners in Hawaii as early as the 1700s. Native Hawaiians are credited for creating the sport as we know it today. Duke Kahanamoku, Olympic swimmer, great waterman, and one of Hawaii's earliest celebrities, helped spread surfing's popularity to California and Australia in the early 1900s. Today, surfing is an Olympic sport, has a professional tour for both men and women, and is an integral part of popular culture. But for the lucky souls who know how to ride a wave, it's simply the best way to spend a day at the beach.", + "date": "2022-06-18", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Southern cassowary father with chicks, Kuranda, Queensland, Australia", + "caption": "Angry bird, doting dad", + "subtitle": "Father's Day", + "copyright": "© Martin Willis/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Happy Father's Day! To celebrate, we're venturing into a tropical forest in Queensland, Australia, to visit one of nature's most protective fathers, the southern cassowary, the largest of three species of this flightless bird. The cassowary has earned the title of the 'world's most dangerous bird' because of its sharp, dagger-like claws and aggressive behavior. Cassowaries, like this doting father and his chicks, are notorious for attacking and sometimes killing domestic animals and even humans. In the wild, adult birds are so belligerent that they have no natural predators. Their young, however, need some protection. That's when dad steps in.\nOnce a mother cassowary lays eggs, she essentially abandons the family and moves on to start another. Cassowaries are solitary birds, so this abandonment of the chicks comes naturally. But dad understands his children need some assistance. He'll sit on the eggs for upwards of 50 days, making sure to add or remove nesting material to keep their home at the perfect temperature. During this time, he's so attuned to keeping the eggs safe, he often skips meals. Upon hatching, chicks can stay in the nest for nine months. Dad stays by their side the whole time, often taking them out to feed and to teach them the ways of the world.\nSnakes, lizards, and eagles that try to capture a cassowary chick are often met by extremely aggressive kicks with those claws that can eviscerate the would-be attacker. Once the chicks come of age, papa cassowary chases them away and gets ready to do it all again with another brood. While there are no reports of his kids returning to deliver 'World's Greatest Dad' mugs or ashtrays, the male cassowary's dedication to fatherhood has earned our admiration.", + "date": "2022-06-19", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old World swallowtail butterflies on a flower", + "caption": "Meet for lunch?", + "subtitle": "Pollinator Week", + "copyright": "© Alberto Ghizzi Panizza/Getty Images", + "description": "We spread our wings and fly into Pollinator Week with these exquisite Old World swallowtail butterflies who are enjoying a sip of nectar. The gorgeous swallowtail is welcome in any garden, both for its beauty and its ability to pass pollen from flower to flower. Far less desired are swallowtails in their caterpillar form, which can take a toll on ornamental plants or citrus crops. There are more than 550 swallowtail butterfly species, and their name comes from the forked appearance of their hindwings, which can be seen when the butterfly is resting with its wings spread.\nAbout three-quarters of all flowering plant species need the help of animals to move their heavy pollen grains from plant to plant for fertilization. While bees and butterflies are famously prolific pollinators, they're far from the only creatures to serve this vital function. Other insect pollinators include wasps, ants, flies, moths, and flower beetles. Vertebrates can pollinate certain plants, too: mainly bats and birds, but also some non-bat mammals (monkeys, lemurs, possums, rodents) and some lizards. Long-beaked birds such as hummingbirds, honeyeaters, and sunbirds pollinate deep-throated flowers.\nPollinating animals are our unheralded heroes, traveling from plant to plant carrying pollen on their bodies in an interaction that allows the transfer of genetic material critical to the reproductive system of most flowering plants. These plants provide us with food and innumerable resources. Without hardworking pollinators, humans would soon be an endangered species.", + "date": "2022-06-20", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of Glastonbury Tor from Walton Hill, Somerset, England", + "caption": "Summer a-rising", + "subtitle": "Summer solstice", + "copyright": "© Guy Edwardes/Minden Pictures", + "description": "What more atmospheric place to celebrate today's summer solstice than ancient Glastonbury in Somerset, England? Spend the longest day of the year exploring the town, which is swaddled in myth and history. Pagans and Christians alike have worshipped here through the ages, and both groups still do today. Glastonbury Tor is the striking hill on the horizon, and the lonely tower is the last vestige of the 14th-century church of St Michael, which was built to replace a wooden church toppled by an earthquake in 1275.\nAdventurous visitors may be intrigued by the legend that suggests you can access the fairy kingdom of Annwn through a secret cave below the tor. (Pay a social call on the lord of the Celtic underworld, Gwyn ap Nudd, while you're there). Another legend tells of a visit by the boy Jesus with his uncle, Joseph of Arimathea, and how they left the Holy Grail in Glastonbury. And there's a tale that the town is the site of the mythical Isle of Avalon, where King Arthur went after his final battle. (As far as we know, the Holy Grail has not been found, but in 1191 monks in the community at Glastonbury Abbey announced that they had found Arthur's grave.)\nRegardless of your own beliefs, historical or spiritual, there's no disputing it—celebrating the summer solstice on Glastonbury Tor is a memorable quest. Be warned, though: You won't be alone. The event draws crowds of people, some hoping to tap into the spiritual aura, others who want to start at the tor and work their way to Glastonbury Abbey and the Chalice Well and Gardens. Still others will head from here to the Glastonbury Festival, the massive five-day festival of music and other performing arts that begins in nearby Pilton tomorrow. The summer solstice has been celebrated in different ways in many different cultures for centuries, so feel free to usher in summer however you want, bidding adieu to the dark and cold and welcoming warmer, sunnier days.", + "date": "2022-06-21", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Yasuní National Park in Amazonian Ecuador", + "caption": "The lungs of Earth", + "subtitle": "World Rainforest Day", + "copyright": "© Paul Bertner/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Perhaps no other place on Earth plays a more crucial role in sustaining life as we know it than the Amazon rainforest, the largest in the world. The Amazon spans nine countries in South America including Ecuador, where this pristine ecoregion is protected by the Yasuní National Park, shown here. Today is set aside as World Rainforest Day, to remember the vital role of this and other rainforests and to champion efforts to protect them. The world's rainforests are under threat like never before from deforestation driven by agriculture and cattle ranching. Some studies indicate that humans have degraded or destroyed more than half of the world's rainforests. Fewer trees means warmer temperatures, which increases the risk of drought and wildfire and compounds the damage of deforestation.\nThe Amazon has been called the lungs of the planet because the estimated 390 billion trees here convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, which humans and other animals need to survive. The Amazon also cools our planet by capturing and storing carbon. It is as much the planet's air conditioner as it is its lungs. For that reason, the health of rainforests is crucial to arresting climate change.\nThe other gift of rainforests, and of the Amazon in particular, is biodiversity. The number of species of plants, animals, and insects in the Amazon is not in the thousands, but in the millions. Scientists estimate half of the planet's biodiversity exists in the Amazon. In fact, many of our modern pharmaceuticals are derived from Amazon plants. That makes the Amazon not just the Earth's lungs and air conditioning, but also its medicine cabinet.", + "date": "2022-06-22", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stari Most in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina", + "caption": "The 'Old Bridge,' reborn", + "subtitle": "Stari Most in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina", + "copyright": "© Ayhan Altun/Getty Images", + "description": "For 427 years the Mostar Bridge stood strong, despite the belief that its original mortar was composed of egg whites. Truth is, not much is known about the 16th-century construction of this bridge in what is now known as Bosnia and Herzegovina. All that remains in historical records are memories and legends and the name of the bridge's builder, Mimar Hayruddin. He was charged by Suleiman the Magnificent to build an unprecedentedly wide arch, and threatened with death if the structure failed. Hayruddin is said to have been so unsure of his creation that he made funeral preparations before the scaffolding was removed.\nLuckily (and much to the builder's probable relief), the arch remained intact. Suspended nearly 80 feet above the Neretva River, the highest point of the bridge's arch rose an additional 39.5 feet. Upon its completion in 1566, it was the widest arch ever built, stretching 90 feet across. The bridge was compared by one explorer to 'a rainbow arch soaring up to the skies.'\nKnown locally as Stari Most, or 'Old Bridge,' it was finally brought down in November 1993 after being hit by a barrage of shells in a targeted attack during the Bosnian War. Considered a treasure of Bosnian Islamic architecture, its destruction by Croatian forces was condemned around the world. Scholars referred to the act as an attempt at 'killing memory.' Due to the cultural significance of the bridge in the Mostar region, plans to rebuild it as accurately as possible began at the war's end. The reconstructed bridge was unveiled to the public in 2004. Used for normal daily activities, the bridge also has history as a popular spot for annual diving competitions.", + "date": "2022-06-23", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Scuba diver exploring the underwater cenotes near Puerto Aventuras, Mexico", + "caption": "Underwater underground", + "subtitle": "Cenote near Puerto Aventuras, Mexico", + "copyright": "© Extreme Photographer/Getty Images", + "description": "Like a giant block of Swiss cheese, Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula is riddled with holes called cenotes. Cenotes form when subterranean limestone dissolves, allowing underground water to penetrate. The rock above may cave in, forming a sinkhole that reveals the cool, often crystal-clear water. Other cenotes may remain below the surface, hidden and often unexplored. Cenotes vary in size from very small to several dozen yards across, and recent discoveries have shown that some cenotes lead to a series of underground cave systems that can span several miles in length.\nIn a region with little rainfall and no aboveground rivers or streams, the Yucatán's thousands of cenotes were vital to the many cities of the Maya civilization that used them as a primary source of fresh water. While some of the peninsula's cenotes have a mix of salt water and fresh water, many of the holes have remarkably clean fresh water that has slowly filtered through rock. The diffuse light that reaches into the underground chambers creates a magical effect that only enhances the fantastic swimming and diving. Many of the larger cenotes feature platforms and ropes to jump off, and they are often located near historically significant Maya ruins.", + "date": "2022-06-24", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Brown bear mother and cub in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska", + "caption": "The bears of summer", + "subtitle": "Brown bears, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska", + "copyright": "© Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Summer up north belongs to the bears. When the sun reigns, so do the brown bears of Alaska—like this mother and cub in Katmai National Park and Preserve, about 260 miles southwest of Anchorage. Also known as grizzly bears in Alaska, the brown bears pack a year of living into the summer months, foraging, feasting, frolicking, fighting, and mating under skies of nearly perpetual daylight.\nThe Alaskan varieties of brown bears are among the biggest in the world due in no small part to the summer bounty of food found on their home turf. Alaska springs to life in summer, and the bears take full advantage, eating up to 90 pounds of food per day. That kind of binge eating packs on 3 to 6 pounds of fat daily, which they will need to get through the long winter hibernation. It helps that grizzlies are not picky eaters. They'll eat berries, flowers, roots, fish (especially salmon), small mammals like beavers, and big ones like caribou. That diet helps them reach weights approaching 1,000 pounds. The biggest brown bears are found on the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago, off Alaska's southern coast, where a subspecies of about 3,500 bears have lived in isolation for around 12,000 years. Kodiak bears can weigh up to 1,700 pounds, three times the size of some of their North American and Eurasian cousins.\nCenturies ago, brown bears flourished in much of Europe, North Africa, California, and even Mexico. Although their numbers and territory have shrunk considerably, there are still about 200,000 brown bears in the world, most of them in Russia, Canada, and the US. As such, they are the most widely distributed bear species in the world. Some of the luckiest among them are these coastal bears of Alaska. Katmai is a verdant wonderland of mountain ranges, valleys, lakes, and rivers. The lack of roads in the region keeps pesky humans at bay. (Visitors must use boats or floatplanes.) In short, this mom and baby live in bear paradise, literally living large.", + "date": "2022-06-25", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rainbow flag", + "caption": "Flying the flag for Pride", + "subtitle": "Pride 2022", + "copyright": "© Matt Jeacock/Getty Images", + "description": "We're commemorating Pride Weekend, a time when the focus turns to the LGBTQI+ community and a celebration of gay rights. The first pride parades took to the streets in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles in June 1970, in remembrance of the Stonewall Uprising in Greenwich Village, New York City, the previous year. In the early hours of June 28, 1969, police dragged staff and patrons from the Stonewall Inn bar, a gay venue, sparking six days of protests. Now pride parades and events are celebrated each June in most parts of the world—New York City's is still one of the largest pride celebrations. In 1999, President Bill Clinton gave Pride Month national recognition by declaring June 'Gay & Lesbian Pride Month.'\nOur photo today, of course, is of the now-iconic rainbow flag that symbolizes LGBTQI+ Pride. It's a lively, hopeful statement that promotes inclusivity and acceptance. Long may it wave.", + "date": "2022-06-26", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lavender fields on the Valensole Plateau in Provence, France", + "caption": "Fragrant fields as far as the eye can see", + "subtitle": "Lavender fields on the Valensole Plateau in Provence, France", + "copyright": "© Shutterstock", + "description": "We're sorry. The scratch 'n' sniff option was not ready in time for this photo, so you'll have to imagine the intoxicating fragrance wafting over you... Today we're in the lavender fields that carpet the Valensole Plateau in Provence, France. A rolling 300 square miles of flowers color the landscape as far as the eye can see. Vincent van Gogh spent time here, and featured lavender in some of his paintings. June is the start of the lavender season, and though it runs till August, peak viewing (and smelling) time varies a little with fluctuations in temperature and rainfall. There are lovely villages that you can meander while visiting the lavender fields, stopping for a pastry or crunchy-soft baguette at an outdoor cafe.\nHot, dry summers and plenty of sun help lavender thrive in the South of France and other countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. While we think the sight of lavender fields is relaxing in itself, the herb is always in demand for its essential oil, which lends a soothing scent to cosmetics, cleaning products, and even food. Some studies suggest that lavender can improve your sleep, reduce pain and inflammation, and relieve anxiety and depression. The powerful plant was also used as an antiseptic in days gone by, as it has antimicrobial and antiviral properties.", + "date": "2022-06-27", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An old kasbah in the Tafilalet region, Morocco", + "caption": "An oasis in a sea of sand", + "subtitle": "Tafilalet oasis in Morocco", + "copyright": "© José Antonio Moreno/agefotostock", + "description": "Today we've arrived at the walls of a kasbah in Tafilalet, home to the largest oasis in Morocco. Meaning 'jug' in the language of the ancient Amazigh people (aka Berbers), Tafilalet was named for the pottery jars they filled with water from underground springs. After the first permanent settlement of the region, Sijilmassa, was founded in 757 CE, Tafilalet became a stopping point for caravans traveling from the Niger River to Tangier on the northern tip of Morocco and the gateway to Europe.\nThe oasis here at Tafilalet thrives thanks to underground springs and wells, which are supplied by sandstone aquifers that can be hundreds of miles away. Surrounded by the dry sands of the Sahara, the life-giving waters here at Tafilalet support miles of date palm groves, a major industry in North Africa. Over the centuries, several villages have sprung up in this oasis, some of them with fortified kasbahs like this one, to withstand attacks from invaders.", + "date": "2022-06-28", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mangrove forest in Phang Nga Bay, Andaman Sea, Thailand", + "caption": "In the tropics, land greets sea warmly", + "subtitle": "International Day of the Tropics", + "copyright": "© Ratnakorn Piyasirisorost/Getty Images", + "description": "Only in the tropics do forests grow in salt water. Take this forest of mangrove trees in Phang Nga Bay in southern Thailand, one of the largest and best-preserved mangrove forests in the country. Adapted to thrive in coastal marshes and swamps, mangroves can filter salt water and withstand strong coastal storms. Virtually all mangrove forests and all species of mangrove grow only in the tropical regions of the world. They are protectors of the coastlines, acting as a buffer against storms and floods.\nToday and on every June 29, we join the United Nations in marking the International Day of the Tropics, a moment to focus on the unique beauty of this part of the world and the challenges faced here. The tropics are roughly defined as the area above and below the equator between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. By 2050, the UN estimates the tropics will be home to most of the humans on Earth, and two-thirds of the world's children. The tropics are also home to the poorest parts of our world and those most vulnerable to global warming.\nPhang Nga Bay on the Andaman Sea is one of the most treasured and visited sites in Thailand. The south-facing bay is about 150 square miles in size, and contains numerous limestone islets, tower karsts, cliffs, caves, and lagoons. At its mouth is the tourist mecca of Phuket Island. Much of the bay is protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park, created in 1981 by royal decree. The most famous landmark in the park is probably Ko Tapu, a tall, cylindrical rock that is narrower at its base than at its top. It was featured in the 1974 James Bond movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun,' and has since been dubbed 'James Bond Island.' The real star of Phang Nga, however, is the mangrove. Resilient, wondrous, and beautiful, mangroves are an apt metaphor for the tropics they inhabit.", + "date": "2022-06-29", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Acraman crater, Australia", + "caption": "Will we be ready for the 'big one'?", + "subtitle": "Asteroid Day", + "copyright": "© USGS/NASA Landsat data/Orbital Horizon/Gallo Images/Getty images", + "description": "Today is Asteroid Day, and it's a reminder that as our planet follows its path around the sun, it encounters a lot of stuff. Science tells us that every day, Earth's atmosphere is hit with roughly 100 tons of dust and particles the size of a grain of sand. And every year, at least 30 small asteroids enter the atmosphere, only to burn up before touching the ground. NASA says it's pretty much guaranteed that at least one of them will be about the size of a car. As time progresses, the likelihood increases that even larger celestial rocks will hit the ground and cause significant damage.\nAcross the globe there are plenty of reminders of these events in the form of craters, like the one in today's photo. The Acraman crater is a point of impact in South Australia. It's believed to have been created about 590 million years ago when the Earth was hit by an asteroid with a diameter that could have been as large as 56 miles. For comparison, the asteroid thought to have killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago was 6.2 miles across. NASA says that an asteroid the size of a football field would cause serious damage. One that could really threaten civilization hits every few million years. Hopefully, with 78 countries observing Asteroid Day, governments and scientific institutions are developing ways to protect Earth from an impact if a 'big one' shows up.", + "date": "2022-06-30", + "path": "US/images/2022-06-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-06-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Vejrpigerne' ('The Weather Girls') sculpture on top of the Richshuset building in City Hall Square, Copenhagen, Denmark", + "caption": "Perfect day for a ride", + "subtitle": "Tour de France", + "copyright": "© Stig Alenas/Shutterstock", + "description": "Presiding over City Hall Square on the Richshuset building in Copenhagen, 'The Weather Girls' sculpture will help launch this year's Tour de France. The race will see riders in Stage 1 today cycling past iconic landmarks of the Danish capital like Tivoli Gardens and the Little Mermaid statue. From here, the racers will ride through other parts of Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, and of course France before ending with the final stage on the Champs-Élysées in Paris on July 24.\nCopenhagen seems a fitting starting point for the world's most famous bike race, since it's so well known for being heavily invested in cycling for transportation, healthy living, and a commitment to green energy. That love affair with bikes is reflected in the cyclist figure of today's homepage image. Created by painter-turned-sculptor Einar Utzon-Frank in 1936, 'The Weather Girls' used to provide a quick forecast for folks on the square. Situated atop a rotating disc, the girl on the bike that we see here would spin out if fair weather was in the forecast. But if rain was expected, she would emerge with an umbrella.\nThe sculpture is no longer functional as a barometer, but the cycling figure mirrors the Danes in general—always out biking, rain or shine. The country makes cycling as convenient and enjoyable as possible, with separate traffic lights, dedicated bike lanes, cyclist-friendly traffic laws, and thousands of miles of segregated bike paths. Even the world-class competitors in the Tour de France would appreciate that.", + "date": "2022-07-01", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of a road separating two lakes in the Scottish Highlands", + "caption": "We've made it to Halfway Day!", + "subtitle": "Halfway Day", + "copyright": "© Abstract Aerial Art/Getty Images", + "description": "Congratulations! It's Halfway Day, the midpoint of the year. We've lived through 182 days of 2022, and today is the first of 182 days left—we're halfway there. It's up to us whether we see this as a glass-half-full or a glass-half-empty day… But the past is gone, so we're all for making the most of the remainder of the year.", + "date": "2022-07-02", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red fox", + "caption": "Meet an expert on the dog days of summer", + "subtitle": "Dog days of summer", + "copyright": "© Yossi Eshbol/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Other than our pet dogs, no other canine species has succeeded more at living among humans than the fox. This is despite the fact that people have hunted foxes for sport and for their highly coveted fur, and generally regarded them as pests and nemeses. No matter how we feel about them, foxes seem to have earned our respect. Of all the animals that are arguably clever and crafty, the word we use is 'outfoxed,' not 'outcrowed,' or 'outbeared,' or 'outraccooned.'\nThe cunning fox is an appropriate poster pup for the 'dog days of summer,' which start today and end in 40 days on August 11. These long, hot, languid days of summer are associated with the 'dog star,' Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky and the predominant star of the constellation Canis Major (Greater Dog). The dog days begin when Sirius rises—that is, when the star first becomes visible above the eastern horizon—at least in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, the appearance of Sirius marked the start of winter for Polynesians, who used it as a lodestar to navigate the ocean. For those of us up north, Sirius and the dog days simply mean keeping cool while enjoying the warmth and bounty of the longest days of the year. Foxes typically spend their summers parenting their offspring, called kits, and readying them for the fall when they will stake out on their own.\nTrue to their reputation, foxes are among the most adaptable and resourceful of animals. They live all over the world, in forests, grasslands, deserts, mountains, and even the Arctic. They eat primarily small rodents, but are opportunistic omnivores known to feed on reptiles, birds, insects, fruit, and roots. They are also expert scavengers and thieves when it comes to food. Perhaps the reason foxes are adept at living among people is because they're a lot like us.", + "date": "2022-07-03", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fireworks explode during Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 2021, in Washington, DC", + "caption": "Happy birthday to us", + "subtitle": "Independence Day", + "copyright": "© White House Photo/Alamy", + "description": "Americans will spend this day in a myriad of ways, likely with others and likely outdoors. Many will be at carnivals and picnics, watching parades and listening to concerts. It's all in honor of the moment that the people of 13 far-flung colonies collectively declared they would become a united and independent nation, free of the rule of Great Britain and its monarch King George III across the Atlantic Ocean. For millions of Americans, Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, will end with the launching of fireworks over towns and cities, including the nation's capital of Washington, DC, shown here with the White House and the Washington Monument illuminated.\nThe Fourth of July is the date in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Second Continental Congress, although it officially approved a resolution to split from Britain two days earlier on July 2. As president of the Congress, John Hancock signed the declaration first. His signature appears very large on the document, and to this day his name is shorthand for any type of signature. He and Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin all claimed to have signed on July 4, 1776, although that assertion has been debated. Jefferson was the principal author of the document. Most of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence signed a month later, an act that risked conviction of treason and punishment by death.\nThe American rebellion for independence ignited revolutions around the world, most notably the French Revolution, and shortly thereafter the Haitian Revolution, in which slaves successfully led an insurrection against French rule in the colony of Saint-Domingue, now Haiti. That inspired other Latin American colonies to fight for their independence from European powers. American independence was a contagion of freedom. You could say that colonialism, although its legacy remains today, began its descent in 1776, something we can all take to heart as we watch the night sky light up tonight.", + "date": "2022-07-04", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fannette Island surrounded by Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, California", + "caption": "This island is more than a mile high", + "subtitle": "Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe", + "copyright": "© Rachid Dahnoun/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Tucked into a tiny bay of a grand alpine lake is this granite bump called Fannette Island, the only island in Lake Tahoe. The massive lake lies in the Sierra Nevada at an altitude of 6,225 feet, straddling the state line between California to the west and Nevada to the east with near perfect symmetry. Fannette Island is in Emerald Bay, on the California side of Tahoe's southwest shore. A narrow inlet, seen here at the top center of this image, connects Emerald Bay to the rest of the lake, whose natural beauty draws visitors in all seasons of the year.\nLake Tahoe is known as a mecca for boaters and skiers and even gamblers who flock to the several casinos found on its shores. Its frigid alpine water is renowned for clarity. Despite cold winter temperatures that provide the surrounding ski resorts with ample snowpack, the lake never freezes. The largest alpine lake in North America, Tahoe rivals even the Great Lakes by volume because it is so deep.\nIce Age glaciers, nature's master sculptors, carved out Emerald Bay eons ago. For some reason, they left behind in their wake tiny Fannette Island. It was known by a half dozen names over the last century before Fannette finally stuck. A short hike to the top, 150 feet above the water, will take you to the ruins of an old stone building called the 'Tea House,' constructed in the 1920s by the former owner of the island as well as a nearby estate on Emerald Bay called Vikingsholm (the property is now owned by the state and is a popular feature of Emerald Bay State Park). The Tea House was used for exactly that, intimate tea parties in surroundings that would be nearly impossible to duplicate in any other home. While tea is no longer served atop the island, the alpine vistas are still there for the taking.", + "date": "2022-07-05", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Atlantic puffin pair billing, Shetland Islands, Scotland", + "caption": "Billing time", + "subtitle": "Kissing Day", + "copyright": "© Vince Burton/Minden Pictures", + "description": "This affectionate pair of Atlantic puffins know a thing or two about the restorative pleasures of kissing, which we are celebrating today on International Kissing Day. Started in the United Kingdom, the holiday went global about 20 years ago as a yearly reminder that kissing isn't reserved just for greetings or social formalities. Puffins engage in an endearing form of courtship behavior seen here called billing, in which they playfully tap each other's beaks by swinging their heads from side to side.\nAtlantic puffins, also called common puffins, are the only one of three species of puffin native to the Atlantic. They inhabit the far north, in Newfoundland, Labrador, Greenland, Norway, and especially Iceland. They spend fall and winter on the open ocean fishing. They're expert flyers, swimmers, and divers and can spend years at sea without returning to land. They can fly as fast as 50 mph, and dive as deep as 200 feet for their food. Come spring and summer, adult puffins return to shore to breed and raise their young in cliffside colonies. A female lays a single egg, but both parents take turns incubating it, and later feeding their chick. Puffin couples often reunite each year at the same nesting site. How they find the exact same spot is a mystery.\nThese two puffins are enjoying the warm season in the far north of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. In winter, their beaks turn a drab gray, but come spring their colors return, just in time for mating season. That's probably not a coincidence, scientists have concluded. With beaks flush with bright colors, the billing begins. The behavior is generally limited to mated pairs, but sometimes puffins bill with neighbors as well. Whether you call it billing or kissing, it sure seems to be the way puffins show they care.", + "date": "2022-07-06", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Heceta Head Light, Florence, Oregon", + "caption": "A light in the coastal darkness", + "subtitle": "Heceta Head Light, Florence, Oregon", + "copyright": "© Tom Schwabel/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Heceta Head Light is perched 205 feet above the Pacific Ocean on Oregon's central coast. The headland is named for Spanish Basque explorer Don Bruno de Heceta, who led a secret expedition in 1775 to bolster Spain's claim to the Pacific Coast of North America. Having sailed from Mexico, by the time the voyage reached these shores, the crew was ravaged by scurvy and Heceta made the call to turn back—but not before he became the first to map and record a written description of the mouth of the Columbia River as well as this rocky 1,000-foot-high headland that would eventually bear his name. By the 19th century, seafarers making their way up and down the coast made the call for a lighthouse to guide their way. Construction of the 56-foot-tall lighthouse was complicated by the steep bluffs and remote location, but the first light beam pierced through the darkness on March 30, 1894.\nThe first lightkeepers at Heceta Head found the location too isolated, prompting several of them to leave the job after just a short period. Staffing turnover persisted until the 1930s when the nearby Oregon Coast Highway was put into service and the area received electricity. The lighthouse played a minor role in World War II when 75 members of the Coast Guard and their dogs were stationed here to guard the beaches. The lighthouse became fully automated in 1963, and by 1970 the lightkeeper's house entered a new era as a satellite campus for a nearby community college. These days the area is on the National Registry of Historic Places and the lightkeeper's cottages have a new life as rooms of a bed and breakfast.", + "date": "2022-07-07", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Preveli Gorge with river and palm tree forest, Crete, Greece", + "caption": "A gorge-ous place to drop in", + "subtitle": "Preveli Gorge", + "copyright": "© borchee/Getty Images", + "description": "Trojan War-era rest stop? Local legend has it that this striking and historic location in southern Crete was a stopover on Odysseus' long return to Ithaca. Whatever credence you give to Homeric tales of island hopping, there's no denying the appeal of the palm-lined Preveli Gorge or the enchanting beach it pours out to. Preveli Beach, just out of the frame of this image, was a favorite spot for hippie travelers in the '60s and '70s and remains an idyllic tourist destination today.\nLike most of the ancient, well-trodden Mediterranean islands, Crete—the largest of the many Greek isles—has a rich, epoch-spanning history. Here on Crete's southern coast, Preveli Gorge is home to an influential monastery with two building complexes: the Lower (Kato) Monastery of Saint John the Baptist and the Rear (Pisso) Monastery of Saint John the Theologian. The holy sites date back at least as far as the 16th century, and possibly had origins as far back as the 10th century.\nDuring the long occupation of Crete by the Ottoman Empire, Preveli Monastery was a center of rebellion and patriotism, with monks often serving as leaders and warriors in the many revolts against the occupiers. After more than 250 years, Crete finally won its freedom and joined Greece in 1913. The monastery would again find itself at the center of world events when it provided shelter and supplies to Allied soldiers fighting German occupiers during World War II.", + "date": "2022-07-08", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Dolomite Mountains at night with the Milky Way, Italy", + "caption": "The Rainbow Bridge", + "subtitle": "Dolomites", + "copyright": "© Carlos Fernandez/Getty Images", + "description": "Few places in Europe offer the opportunity to take in the Milky Way like the Dolomites. Far from cities and light pollution, and thousands of feet above sea level, the Dolomites offer a stunning, vibrant night sky above sheer, jagged peaks that cut the dark. Also known as the 'Pale Mountains,' the Dolomites are named for the sedimentary carbonate rock called dolomite that was first identified in this range.\nThe Dolomite region in northeastern Italy boasts more than 2,100 named mountains, including the 'Queen of the Dolomites,' Marmolada, whose Punta Penía is the highest peak of the range. Nature lovers, hikers, and climbers flock to the Dolomites in summer, and the slopes are dominated by skiers and snowboarders during the long winter months. One sure way to appreciate the Dolomites' impressive peaks is to take a hot air balloon over the range.", + "date": "2022-07-09", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of colorful boats in the Mediterranean Sea in Ölüdeniz, Turkey", + "caption": "A beach of many colors", + "subtitle": "Ölüdeniz, Turkey", + "copyright": "© den-belitsky/Getty Images", + "description": "Whether you love snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, paragliding, or simply soaking up some sun, Ölüdeniz on Turkey's Turquoise Coast will fit the bill. The name of the village and beach—Ölüdeniz—literally means 'Dead Sea,' a reference to the calm water, but it's better known as Turkey's Blue Lagoon for the stretch of tranquil waters set off from the ocean by a long sandbar. Much of the area is protected inside a national park, and the Ölüdeniz beach proudly holds the Blue Flag certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education, which recognizes high environmental and quality standards.\nWhen you're all beached out, head for the hills. Ölüdeniz is one of the best paragliding spots in the world, so launch yourself from the impressive Mount Babadağ—just 3 miles from the seaside—and enjoy spectacular views of the lagoon, the beach, the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, and the scenic hills and valleys fading into the distance. Once you're back on solid ground, take a trip to the marvelous Butterfly Valley—it's easy, just jump on a taxi boat or drive the lovely local road that hugs the coast. Hopefully you'll spot a variety of butterflies as you hike through the natural canyon. By air, land, or sea, the options to celebrate nature and diversity are seemingly limitless in this gorgeous part of the world.", + "date": "2022-07-10", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Barcelona, Spain", + "caption": "Urban planning never stops", + "subtitle": "World Population Day", + "copyright": "© SW Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "The bustling city streets of Barcelona seem as good a place as any to mark World Population Day. More and more of us are heading to the city. It's estimated that 2007 was the first year in which more people lived in cities than in rural areas. If current trends continue, by 2050 about two-thirds of the world population will be living in cities. City planners and government officials will need to account for this rapid increase as power grids, water supplies, public transit, and emergency services will all be stretched.\nWorld Population Day was created by the United Nations in 1989 to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. After hundreds of thousands of years, the world human population finally reached 1 billion around the year 1804. In just over 200 years since then it has exceeded 7.7 billion. It's expected to grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and to exceed 11 billion in 2100. How many is too many? What standard of living can we expect for people when there are more than 11 billion of us? And how many people can the planet sustain while also allowing nature to thrive? These are among the questions policy makers will confront as they consider the future of our world.", + "date": "2022-07-11", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bay Marker Lookout, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia", + "caption": "Spiraling upward...", + "subtitle": "Bay Marker Lookout, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia", + "copyright": "© ai_yoshi/Getty Images", + "description": "It's an easy, circular trail to the Bay Marker Lookout, but you have to make it under your own steam—sorry, no cars allowed. This is one of the five Sydney Olympic Park Markers, cone-shaped earth mounds installed for the 2000 Olympics in Australia. They are cleverly placed to look from the air like the Australian flag's Southern Cross. From the ground, the Bay Marker gives a stunning full-360-degree view of Wentworth Common—a large grassy park—and the larger Olympic Park and stadium. You can also look over Homebush Bay (the community and the body of water) to the north. It's a dramatic melding of urban landscape, the city skyline, the wetlands and greenery, rivers, and beaches.", + "date": "2022-07-12", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland", + "caption": "Rocks rock!", + "subtitle": "International Rock Day", + "copyright": "© Olimpio Fantuz/eStock Photo", + "description": "Today is International Rock Day and we're giving due respect to these geologic wonders. It might seem odd to sing the praises of rock, but think about it. Rocks have been with humankind since the beginning. From tools to housing to weapons, they've been key to our survival. A period of our history was so reliant on rocks that it will be forever known as the Stone Age. We would not be where we are today without the many minerals found on our planet, so rock on!\nTo celebrate, we're going to focus on one marvelous rock in particular: basalt, the most abundant volcanic rock on Earth. Here at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, there are roughly 40,000 interlocking hexagonal columns of basalt that were formed after an ancient eruption. Celtic legends tell different stories about the origins of the rock formation. One suggests that it was built as a battleground for two giants, Ireland's Fionn mac Cumhaill (aka Finn MacCool) and Scotland's Benandonner. Another legend claims that mac Cumhaill built the causeway to cross the North Channel to meet a Scottish lover. However it came to be, the Giant's Causeway is revered today as one of the United Kingdom's greatest natural wonders and is among the most popular tourist spots in Northern Ireland.", + "date": "2022-07-13", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Baby lemon sharks swimming among mangroves near Alice Town, Bimini, Bahamas", + "caption": "Sharks, just living their lives", + "subtitle": "Shark Awareness Day", + "copyright": "© Ken Kiefer 2/Getty Images", + "description": "For Shark Awareness Day, let's consider things from the shark's point of view. Sharks get a bad rap. They may be apex predators of the oceans, but we're the ones most responsible for reducing their populations by more than 70% in the past half-century. Rather than perpetuate the stereotype of sharks being dangerous, let's think of them as they are—amazing sea creatures with hundreds of millions of years of history in their genes. We may not always want to encounter them face to face, but they deserve our respect and for the health of our oceans as whole, sharks deserve protection.\nTake these baby lemon sharks, for example. They're just hanging out in some mangroves off the Bimini Islands of the Bahamas. They're considered the best known of all shark populations because of research done at the Bimini Biological Field Station. But as well studied as they are, lemon sharks tend to avoid us. There have only been 10 reports of lemon sharks biting humans, and none of these bites were life-threatening. Notice these babies are sticking by each other's sides. Like many species of shark, lemon sharks prefer to be close-knit with one another. Social interaction is important to them, just as it is for humans. It helps them learn, cooperate, and survive. Sadly, humans have overfished the lemon shark, mostly for food, putting it on the list of vulnerable species. So, rather than live in fear of sharks, let's change the narrative to giving them a little space to live in peace.", + "date": "2022-07-14", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The village of Arrone in Umbria, Italy", + "caption": "Step back in time...", + "subtitle": "Arrone in Umbria, Italy", + "copyright": "© Maurizio Rellini/eStock Photo", + "description": "Close your eyes and picture a charming medieval Italian village, perched on a hill, church bells marking the hours, a hazy spread of patchwork fields fading into the distance. Well, that's the ancient village of Arrone. (On second thought, we probably didn't need the photo.) Arrone looks over the Valnerina, a valley carved by the River Nera, which twists its way through Italy's scenic Umbria region, known as the Green Heart of Italy.\nWhen you stroll through the narrow alleys between 9th-century stone houses, it's like entering a time warp. Gaze out from the fortifications, imagining battles of the past. You'll easily spot the iconic square clock tower, with an ancient olive tree on top—it's what remains of the fortress built by the founders of the village, the Arroni family.\nAs you're walking through the past, make sure to visit both of Arrone's churches. Since you're at the top of the village—'La Terra,' to locals—explore the modest 13th-century San Giovanni Battista Church and its stunning works of art. Check out the bell tower, too: The 'Campanari di Arrone' (bell ringers of Arrone) are guardians of traditional bell-ringing methods. In the village's lower section, you'll find the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, which is filled with gorgeous frescoes dating to the early 16th and 17th centuries. And don't forget to marvel at the 16th-century glazed terra-cotta sculptures. So many ways to explore history in such a little village.", + "date": "2022-07-15", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Goldfinch on a sunflower in McConnells, South Carolina", + "caption": "The 'potato chip bird'", + "subtitle": "American goldfinch", + "copyright": "© Teresa Kopec/Getty Images", + "description": "Birds, bees, and flowers grace today's photo, but we're going to bet that potato chips will be what you remember tomorrow. First the basics: We're in South Carolina looking at a beautiful American goldfinch perched atop a sunflower. While the matching color scheme makes for a great photo, it's likely this little bird has stopped for a meal. American goldfinches are among the strictest vegetarians in the bird world, preferring grains and seeds, especially sunflower seeds. That's why it's not uncommon to see them in neighborhoods with well-stocked bird feeders. In fact, human activity has generally benefited American goldfinches overall. The birds thrive in areas where forests have been removed—they prefer open meadows or fields covered in weeds.\nThe European goldfinch has long been kept as a pet bird, perhaps due to its ability to learn simple tricks. Meanwhile, its American cousin prattles on about potato chips. That's its signature call. The American goldfinch has several vocalizations but its most common is a twitter that sounds distinctly like it's calling out 'po-ta-to-chip, po-ta-to-chip.' In the birding community, the call is so unique and distinguishable that the American goldfinch is referred to as the 'potato chip bird.' Perhaps more interesting, the bird has been observed to distinctly oscillate as it flies, dipping down and back up, over and over, as it screams 'po-ta-to-chip' on the upswing. So, next time you have a hankering for chips, give a listen for nature's advertising agent calling out a not-so-subtle message.", + "date": "2022-07-16", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Wave sandstone formation in Coyote Buttes North, Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona", + "caption": "Ride the wave", + "subtitle": "The Wave at Coyote Buttes", + "copyright": "© Dennis Frates/Alamy", + "description": "By showing you this coveted sight, we're saving you a bit of an ordeal. To get a close-up view of the Wave, a whorled sandstone formation in the northern Arizona wilderness, you'd have to navigate a rugged and mostly trail-free hiking route in typically scorching temperatures. You'd also need to have a permit in your pocket. To protect the landscape, only a small number of permits are available, offered through a daily lottery. But maybe for you the journey is at least as important as the destination? If so, this is just one hike of many in the expansive Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, which protects more than 100,000 acres of Arizona and Utah canyonland.", + "date": "2022-07-17", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Omijima Island in Kita-Nagato Kaigan Quasi-National Park, Japan", + "caption": "Alps of the Sea", + "subtitle": "Marine Day in Japan", + "copyright": "© Sean Pavone Photo/Adobe Stock", + "description": "The striking coastline of Omijima Island has earned it the nickname the Alps of the Sea. Its sheer cliffs and dramatic angles certainly echo the skyscraping peaks in that European mountain range. But a visit to Omijima Island will take you to the other side of the world, to Kita-Nagato Kaigan Quasi-National Park, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Year-round scuba diving adventures reveal a world under the waves just as beautiful as the one above the surface.\nToday Japan celebrates Marine Day. Also known as 'Ocean Day' or 'Sea Day,' Marine Day is a celebration of the life-giving waters that surround the island nation. Usually celebrated on the third Monday of July, Marine Day offers an excuse to visit beaches to swim, snorkel, surf, or dive. National aquariums also host special water-related events on this day.", + "date": "2022-07-18", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Male American bison in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": "Oh, give me a home", + "subtitle": "National Bison Month", + "copyright": "© Donyanedomam/Getty Images", + "description": "July is National Bison Month and we've chosen today to honor America's official and largest land-dwelling mammal. The male American bison in today's photo is lazing among wildflowers in Yellowstone National Park, the only place in the country where there's been a continuous population of bison since prehistoric times. Once widespread across the American plains and revered by Native Americans, they numbered in the tens of millions. Tragically, settlers hunted the bison nearly to extinction by the late 1800s. Fewer than 1,000 of the giants were left in 1905 when the American Bison Society was formed to save them. These days, the population has stabilized with a little more than half a million bison spread across the country, with a few thousand living freely on the plains at Yellowstone.\nYou may know this majestic bovine as a 'buffalo,' which, depending on who you ask, can be considered an incorrect name. Believed to originate from the French word for beef ('boeuf'), 'buffalo' was first attributed to the beast as early as 1616. The word 'bison' didn't see use until 1774, but now it's the term preferred by most scientists. Some argue that the only 'true' buffaloes are the species of water buffalo originating in Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia.\nAmerican bison, due to near extinction, are mostly genetic hybrids, the result of bison mated with domestic cattle. These hybrids are commonly known as 'beefalo.' Only about 5% of American bison are genetically 'pure,' which includes the population at Yellowstone and another at Elk Island National Park in Canada. No matter what you call them, the bison is a noble creature worthy of awareness and conservation.", + "date": "2022-07-19", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Composite photo showing the phases of the moon", + "caption": "One giant leap for mankind", + "subtitle": "National Moon Day", + "copyright": "© Delpixart/Getty Images", + "description": "Bigger and brighter than anything else you can see from Earth in the night sky, the moon has inspired our calendar, our songs, our art, our stories, and our dreams. Today, on National Moon Day, we remember one dream that came true on this date in 1969: the day humans first set foot on the lunar surface. So far, it's the only place beyond our planet that humans have visited.\nFifty-three years ago, millions of people around the world watched NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong step out of the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle and onto the surface of the moon. Fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin followed him 19 minutes later, and the pair spent more than two hours exploring the landing site and collecting samples of lunar material. A third astronaut, Michael Collins, flew the command module that took them back to Earth and did not have a moon walk of his own. The three astronauts of the Apollo 11 spaceflight spent eight days in space before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. The moon landing gave the US a victory in the space race with the Soviets.\nThe moon is Earth's only natural satellite, orbiting our planet about every 28 days, in what we refer to as a lunar cycle. The moon has virtually no atmosphere, no evidence of life, no water, no sound, and very low gravity. It is literally a dusty ball of rock. Yet, the moon stabilizes Earth's wobble on its axis and therefore moderates our climate. Most scientists believe it was formed out of debris ejected from Earth after a massive collision with another planet-like body. If that's true, the moon is part of Earth, inextricably linked to it forever.", + "date": "2022-07-20", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England", + "caption": "Stunning symmetry", + "subtitle": "Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds, England", + "copyright": "© Charles Martinez/Amazing Aerial Agency", + "description": "Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds comprise a living, vibrant park, and just not because of their 14 acres of colorful displays and ornate flowerbeds. The gardens have changed with the times, all while still jealously guarding their history. The site here in the county of Suffolk, in eastern England, was originally home to a powerful Benedictine abbey in medieval times—in fact, 2022 marks the 1,000th anniversary of the storied abbey. You can still visit the abbey ruins and marvel at the 14th-century Great Gate and Norman Tower, which have survived through the ages. Nathaniel Hodson took the original abbey gardens and designed them as a botanical garden in 1831, using the Royal Botanic Gardens in Brussels, with their concentric circles, as his inspiration.\nA century later, the people of Bury St Edmunds saw the popular park's circular beds replaced by 64 island beds set off by specially designed illuminations in honor of George VI's 1937 coronation. A water garden and rose garden added more dimensions to the park, followed by an herb garden (the monks of yesteryear would be happy) and a sensory garden for the visually impaired. Today, gardeners plant about 20,000 plants in the spring to dazzle summer visitors, and then 12,000 plants and 20,000 bulbs each fall in anticipation of a colorful display the next spring.", + "date": "2022-07-21", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Our Lady of the Rocks and Saint George Island in the Bay of Kotor, Perast, Montenegro", + "caption": "An island made from a vow", + "subtitle": "Our Lady of the Rocks", + "copyright": "© Dmitrii Sakharov/Shutterstock", + "description": "Local legend here in Perast, Montenegro, has it that two brothers were returning from a dangerous sea voyage in 1452 when they spotted an icon of the Virgin Mary and Child in the waters near Saint George, a natural island in the Bay of Kotor. One of the brothers had injured his leg on the journey, but in the morning it had healed. Taking this as an omen, they vowed to honor the Virgin Mary by building her a church on the spot where they'd found the icon. They began dropping stones there, and even scuttling old ships. A tradition was born, and over decades, the fishermen of Perast would drop a stone in the water at that spot before heading to sea.\nOver time an island rose out of the bay and a church was erected on it. The centuries since have seen tumult, war, pirate attacks, and at least one devastating earthquake, but Our Lady of the Rocks still stands. The tiny isle continues to grow, as each summer on the evening of July 22, the town celebrates Fašinada, a ritual procession of barges and boats that take more stones to Our Lady of the Rocks. The church is decorated with 68 frescos by local artist Tripo Kokolja (1661-1713) and boasts more than 2,500 silver votives donated by locals.", + "date": "2022-07-22", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Elephant hawk-moth on foxglove flower", + "caption": "Stealthy pollinator", + "subtitle": "National Moth Week", + "copyright": "© David Chapman/Alamy", + "description": "How come bees and butterflies get all the pollinator credit? Moths may not be as buzzy or flashy, but they get the job done, too. Cue National Moth Week, which starts today. Whether you generally swat at moths with a rolled-up newspaper or drape them in a towel to release outside, there's a place for you in Moth Week. You can join enthusiastic 'moth-ers' around the world to observe and document our flying friends and to help us understand more about them.\nYou'll probably find out that most moths have featherlike antennae, whereas butterflies have ball- or club-shaped growths at the tips of their antennae. Of course, since most moths are nocturnal, you may want to leave a light on outside to see them. The elephant hawk-moth in our photo will always see you, regardless of the available light. Not only does it have super-sensitive eyesight, it can see in color—in fact, scientists say it was one of the first species they could prove had nocturnal color vision. We were fascinated to discover one reason for the elephant hawk-moth's great eyesight: It uses a lot of energy flapping its wings to hover and feed from flowers, so it has to be efficient when looking for its next floral feast. Nature—what a problem-solver!", + "date": "2022-07-23", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Amelia Earhart teaching students in Newark, New Jersey", + "caption": "Her legend and mystery endure", + "subtitle": "Amelia Earhart", + "copyright": "© Bettmann/Getty Images", + "description": "Few people in modern history have captured our imagination as much as the famed aviator Amelia Earhart, born on this day in 1897. She was doubly a pioneer of her day, a skilled pilot when flying was a relatively new and daring endeavor, and a woman in a field dominated by men. Earhart's legend was made, sadly, not as much by her piloting accomplishments as by her sudden disappearance in 1937 when her fame was still ascending. The 39-year-old famously went missing, along with navigator Fred Noonan, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, near Howland Island, while attempting to fly around the world. The official search for Earhart and Noonan lasted 17 days. The US Navy and Coast Guard searched 150,000 square miles of the Pacific, an effort that became the most expensive search in history at the time. Her husband, George Putnam, led a private search in the months that followed. No verified trace of Earhart, Noonan, or the twin-propeller Lockheed Electra plane has ever been found.\nEarhart was born in Kansas and began flying lessons at age 23 soon after taking her first flight. She bought her first plane a year later and with it, set the first of her many records: the altitude record for a woman pilot at 14,000 feet. In 1928, she became the first female passenger to fly across the Atlantic. Then, in 1932, she became the first woman to fly nonstop solo across the Atlantic, and the second person (after Charles Lindbergh) to accomplish the feat. Later that year she became the first woman to fly alone across the US and set the women's distance record of 2,447 miles. In 1935, she became the first person to fly from Hawaii to the US mainland. By then Earhart was an American hero, an international celebrity, and a role model for women and girls.\nHer premature demise has spawned countless theories, documentaries, books, movies, tributes, and a permanent place in popular culture. We'll never know what else she could have accomplished had she lived longer. But in her relatively short life, she created a legacy that has far outlived her.", + "date": "2022-07-24", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Golden Gallopers Carousel on the seafront in Brighton, East Sussex, England", + "caption": "Boardwalk nostalgia", + "subtitle": "National Merry-Go-Round Day", + "copyright": "© Graham Prentice/Alamy", + "description": "Today we're celebrating a necessary staple of fairs, carnivals, and boardwalks: the merry-go-round. You may know it as a carousel, like the Golden Gallopers Carousel at the seaside in Brighton, England, seen in today's photo. The word 'carousel' is possibly derived from the Spanish 'carosella,' meaning 'little war.' Carousels have a history that goes back centuries, with roots in medieval jousting competitions. As the war game grew in popularity, commoners without horses wanted to participate, and carousels with wooden horses soon appeared at fairgrounds. The popularity of carousels led to many advancements over the years, including the up and down galloping menagerie of animals real and imagined, and the instantly recognizable music that became widespread after 1803.\nJuly 25 is an important date in the history of the carousel. On this day in 1871, the first US patent for a carousel was issued to a William Schneider, thus designating him the ride's official inventor. Once fully patented, the carousel in the US entered its golden age. Nearly 3,000 of them were made between the 1880s and 1930s. These days, it's believed less than 175 of those classic wooden carousels are still operating. The National Carousel Association was formed in 1973 to conserve and restore these works of art for future generations to appreciate.", + "date": "2022-07-25", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mangrove forest in the Saloum Delta National Park, Senegal", + "caption": "Saviors of the shoreline", + "subtitle": "Mangrove Conservation Day", + "copyright": "© mariusz_prusaczyk/Getty Images", + "description": "Although we think of forests as trees on land, some of the most important trees grow in water, or more precisely, marshland. Mangrove forests, like this one in Saloum Delta National Park in Senegal, are vital components of the world's coastal ecosystems. Mangroves survive where no other trees can, in salty, low-oxygen coastal waters exposed to tides and storms. They grow up to 30 feet high primarily in tropical and subtropical regions and are able to store vast amounts of carbon, making them crucial to moderating our climate. Mangroves also act as nurseries for fish and aquatic life. And with their complex, interwoven root systems, they protect coastlines from erosion. Today we join the UN in shining a light on the necessity and fragility of mangroves: July 26 is the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem.\nThe Saloum Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a sterling example of the biodiversity of marshlands. These shallow, brackish channels contain about 200 islands and islets and support all kinds of marine life and birds. Dolphins and caimans swim in its creeks. Monkeys, warthogs, buffaloes, rhinos, and giraffes roam the savanna farther inland. The park biosphere includes salt flats, estuaries, and of course mangrove forests. Humans have also long inhabited this delta, fishing its waters and cultivating shellfish. For as long as 2,500 years, people have flourished off the bounty of the Saloum Delta, a bounty made possible by the sturdy mangrove, the bedrock for these marshes, and the keeper of the coastline.", + "date": "2022-07-26", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Nabataean tomb in Mada'in Saleh (aka Hegra), Saudi Arabia", + "caption": "The lonely castle", + "subtitle": "Mada'in Saleh, Saudi Arabia", + "copyright": "© Tuul & Bruno Morandi/Getty Images", + "description": "About 2,000 years ago, Mada'in Saleh, or Hegra as the Romans called it, was a thriving city of the Nabataean Kingdom, and a center for the trade of spices, incense, and myrrh, a valuable tree resin used to make perfume and medicine. The Nabataeans were Arab people whose precise origins are unknown. They lived in northern Arabia and the Southern Levant. Mada'in Saleh was their second-largest and southernmost city after Petra, their capital city to the north. About halfway between Petra and Mecca, Mada'in Saleh served primarily as a trading crossroads and was instrumental in establishing the Nabataeans as prosperous middlemen to the rest of the ancient world.\nToday Mada'in Saleh is one of Saudi Arabia's most celebrated historic treasures, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, distinguished by more than 100 tombs with ornate facades, carved from sandstone outcroppings on the outskirts of the city. The smallest is less than 10 feet tall, the largest more than 60. Most of the tombs were carved in groups, but the especially embellished monument in our photo is relatively isolated, which is why today it's known as the Qasr al-Farid (the Lonely Castle). Here in this windswept desert the bustle of merchants and the caravans full of spices are long gone, but these hand-carved boulders rising abruptly out of the landscape remain as evidence of a time when all roads led to Hegra.", + "date": "2022-07-27", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado", + "caption": "Purple mountain majesties", + "subtitle": "Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park", + "copyright": "© Andrew R. Slaton/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "One of the 53 'fourteeners' in Colorado—mountains that exceed 14,000 feet—Longs Peak still manages to reach higher into the heavens than any other mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park at 14,259 feet. Thousands of climbers set off every year to attempt the summit. Some climbers will try to reach the peak of every fourteener in the US during their lifetimes—that's 96 different mountains.\nOnce the home of the Ute and Arapaho peoples, then silver miners and mountain men, today Rocky Mountain National Park teems with outdoor enthusiasts of every stripe. Birdwatchers, bikers, and hikers give way to snowshoers, skiers, and snowboarders as the seasons change. The park is full of wildlife, including nearly 70 kinds of mammals and almost 300 bird species.", + "date": "2022-07-28", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tigresses of Telia Lake in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, India", + "caption": "One rare 'streak'", + "subtitle": "International Tiger Day", + "copyright": "© Ashish Parmar/Alamy", + "description": "Famously solitary, tigers seldom live in groups unless they're still cubs staying close to their mother. This rare 'streak,' as a group of tigers is called, is an exception. So much so, they became the subjects of a TV documentary called 'Girl Gang of Telia.' Today, on International Tiger Day, we're featuring these tigress sisters from the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in central India, a protected area that includes Tadoba National Park.\nTiger Day was created in 2010 to bring attention to conservation efforts for this endangered animal. According to the World Wildlife Fund, only about 3,900 tigers are left in the wild (compared to at least 20,000 lions left in the wild), their decline caused by poaching and the fragmentation and destruction of their habitat by people. The tiger's natural territory once consisted of almost all of Asia and parts of the Middle East but has been reduced by 93%. Of the nine known subspecies of tiger, at least three are now extinct (and a fourth is likely extinct). Most tigers, like this gang of sisters, live in isolated, protected pockets. The largest number of wild tigers, by far, live here in India, where 70% to 80% of the world's tiger population can be found. (Russia and Bangladesh are a distant second and third.) Although tiger mothers give birth to up to four cubs every two years, only half of all cubs survive into adulthood.\nTigers are the largest of all cats, weighing as much as 660 pounds, and the largest terrestrial animal whose diet consists solely of meat. They are ambush predators who hunt mostly at night, relying on stealth and strength to take down large prey like deer, boar, buffalo, and even crocodiles—tigers are famously good swimmers. Their stripes serve as good camouflage in forests and tall grass, and each tiger's stripes are as unique as fingerprints are among people. Mona, Seeta, Lara, and Sonam, the tigress sisters, began to hunt together to improve their chances of landing prey. This behavior is typical of lions but almost unheard of for tigers, proving they can adapt in order to succeed.", + "date": "2022-07-29", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rainforest hike near Milford Sound/Piopiotahi in New Zealand", + "caption": "The 'eighth wonder'?", + "subtitle": "Milford Sound/Piopiotahi rainforest in New Zealand", + "copyright": "© Jim Patterson/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Today we're taking a tramping trip to New Zealand's South Island to visit the place Rudyard Kipling once called the eighth wonder of the world, Milford Sound and its surrounding rainforest. Tramping, New Zealand-speak for hiking, is incredibly popular at Milford Sound. Nearly a million tourists visit the fjord every year, despite its somewhat remote location. Originally overlooked by European explorers, the area is now known for its beauty and abundance of wildlife. It's not uncommon for visitors to spot dolphins, humpback whales, and native Fiordland penguins.\nSince 1998, Milford Sound is one of about 90 places in New Zealand to officially join its European name with the older, Indigenous Māori name. Now known as Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, the Māori named the area after the extinct piopio bird. According to myth, the Māori hero Māui died during his quest to win immortality for humankind. A single piopio flew into the fjord to mourn him. This bird was memorialized in the name, as the Māori word 'tahi' means 'one.' The Māori people first traveled to the area centuries ago to hunt and fish. They also collected the precious pounamu (aka greenstone) used for trade, carving, and weaponry.", + "date": "2022-07-30", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Noctilucent clouds in Lithuania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Noctilucent clouds", + "copyright": "© ljphoto7/Getty Images", + "description": "It's around this time of year when some lucky people get to witness these rare, wondrous clouds. Known as noctilucent, or 'night-shining,' clouds, they're the highest clouds in our sky and are only visible during summer. They're made up of icy dust glowing at the edge of space, roughly 50 miles above the planet's surface. The trick to seeing them is to gaze up into the sky at twilight, when sunlight is not reaching the Earth's surface, but is still shining through the high-altitude noctilucent clouds. These clouds occur more often at high latitudes but have been seen lower than 50° north and south.\nGenerally colorless or light blue, noctilucent clouds are distinct in their patterns of streaks, waves, and whorls. It's not fully known why they happen, though some recent studies suggest methane levels could contribute to atmospheric water vapor that rises high into the mesosphere where they form. What is known is that they were first observed in 1885.", + "date": "2022-07-31", + "path": "US/images/2022-07-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-07-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An active lava tube, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii", + "caption": "The most active volcano in the world", + "subtitle": "Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park at 106", + "copyright": "© Tom Schwabel/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The orange glow of a lava tube like the one pictured here is a frequent sight on Kīlauea, the youngest volcano on the island of Hawaii. In near constant eruption for the last 40 years, Kīlauea is widely considered the most active volcano in the world and is the main attraction at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, which was created on this day in 1916. The park, which was designated an International Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site, also includes another active volcano, Mauna Loa, the world's most massive shield volcano, which last erupted in 1984. Together, they are among the most studied volcanoes in the world.\nThe volcanoes of the Big Island of Hawaii offer a real-time glimpse into the ongoing creation of the entire Hawaiian island chain, a process that has been underway for tens of millions of years. The Hawaiian Islands exist thanks to a volcanic hotspot on the ocean floor. Magma seeps from this hotspot and turns into solid rock. Once enough magma is extruded, the rock breaks the surface of the sea and becomes an island. The island continues to grow until the Pacific tectonic plate moves the island off the hotspot. The hotspot remains stationary, constantly creating new islands.\nHawaiian religion credits the creation of Hawaii to Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes. Possessing a fiery temper and a passionate nature, she is said to make her home in the Halema'uma'u caldera here on Kīlauea. From her volcano home she controls the flow of lava and frequency of eruptions. According to modern legend, she sometimes wanders near the park as an old woman wearing a red muumuu and accompanied by a white dog, as a warning that a new eruption is soon to come.", + "date": "2022-08-01", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Hickman Bridge at Capitol Reef National Park, Utah", + "caption": "Take the trail more traveled by", + "subtitle": "Happy birthday, Capitol Reef National Park", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "You won't find a lot of solitude on the Hickman Bridge Trail, a 1.7-mile route in Capitol Reef National Park that leads to this magnificent natural arch. The trail is used by hikers, runners, and nature lovers drawn by incredible rock formations, gullies, and remnants from the ancient Fremont Culture civilization. Hickman Bridge itself is one of the best-known geologic features of the park.\nCapitol Reef National Park was first established as a national monument on this day in 1937, then became a national park in 1971. Capitol Reef is named for its massive rock domes that reminded nearby residents of that famous rotunda of the US Capitol Building back in Washington, DC. Why Capitol 'Reef,' though? Because the imposing formations were major obstacles to travelers through the region, the same way a coral reef is an obstacle to sailors.\nThe geology of the park is defined by the nearly 100-mile Waterpocket Fold, a wrinkle in the Earth's crust that formed around the end of the dinosaur era. Wind, rain, and time have eroded the Navajo Sandstone into colorful canyons, buttes, and natural arches like Hickman Bridge. The dramatic rock formations make Capitol Reef a favorite destination in the American West.", + "date": "2022-08-02", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red-necked grebes in Germany", + "caption": "You might be a red-necked grebe if…", + "subtitle": "Red-necked grebes during breeding season", + "copyright": "© Edo van Uchelen/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The red-necked grebe has a bit of a split personality—in fact, it only lives up to its name about half the year. Its feathers are not red but brambly brown and gray throughout the winter, when it lives a low-key, quiet life in salt water along North American and European coasts. But just before it migrates to a northerly lake, pond, or swamp for breeding season, the plumage around the grebe's throat turns a distinctive rust-red. Both males and females undergo the plumage change.\nThis colorful phase lasts from May to November or so, during which the previously placid bird becomes given to loud calls and rambunctious mating displays. Maybe it's all in the family: Grebes are more closely related to flamboyant flamingos than to their fellow diving seabirds.", + "date": "2022-08-03", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Farmers collecting water lilies in the Satla marshland near Bagdha, Barisal, Bangladesh", + "caption": "Pastel perfection", + "subtitle": "Satla marshland in Bangladesh", + "copyright": "© Mustasinur Rahman Alvi/Future Publishing via Getty Images", + "description": "There may be a more peaceful, stress-free job somewhere, but we wager that the farmers harvesting water lilies and gliding along the river in Satla, Bangladesh, might have that locked up. The flowers bloom during the seasonal flood from August to November, cloaking an incredible 15 square miles of wetlands in gorgeous, fragrant pink. The village of Satla, in the Barisal District of south-central Bangladesh, is known as the capital of 'shapla,' or water lilies, for obvious reasons.\nGrowing and harvesting the lilies is a community effort, and farmers sell the flowers in local markets. Not only are they bought for their looks, but they're also valued in traditional Ayurvedic therapies for their medicinal properties. You can even find the stalks and seeds of water lilies on your plate as you enjoy a local vegetable curry. No wonder the popular, beautiful, and versatile water lily is the national flower of Bangladesh.", + "date": "2022-08-04", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Edinburgh city skyline at night, Scotland", + "caption": "Festival fever", + "subtitle": "Edinburgh festivals", + "copyright": "© Suranga Weeratuna/Alamy", + "description": "Here's the world-famous Edinburgh Castle, lit up in all its glory as it keeps watch over Scotland's capital city. Today the castle hosts the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a full-on Scottish experience, with bagpipes, drums, and seemingly enough kilts to cover all of Scotland. Enthusiastic visitors can also indulge in whisky and haggis in one of the many hostelries on the Royal Mile, the colorful, bustling historic street that wends its way from the castle down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Queen Elizabeth II's official residence in Scotland.\nThe Tattoo is a spectacular show of military music, dancing, and ceremony that runs alongside the Edinburgh International Festival, which also starts today and goes through August 28, and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (August 5-29), its sprawling, less formal sidekick. The main festival—celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022—is an invitation-only event that brings together top classical musicians and stage performers from around the globe. The Fringe is decidedly casual. It's the world's largest arts festival and features all types of music, street performers, amateur theater productions, stand-up comedy, and more, often in city streets, church halls, pubs...basically any available space. Think free-spirited and fun. One thing's certain: Edinburgh in August keeps everyone entertained.", + "date": "2022-08-05", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Salt flats in San Francisco Bay", + "caption": "A salty situation", + "subtitle": "San Francisco Bay salt flats", + "copyright": "© Jeffrey Lewis/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "You might be wondering where the volcano is in today's photo, but that's not lava. These are salt flats in San Francisco Bay—many of these tidal marshes have been developed into evaporation ponds for the harvest of sea salt. If you happen to be in the air and flying over this part of the country, you'll notice pools of not just bright orange but green, blue, and even magenta among the famous salt ponds. The vibrant colors are determined by brine shrimp, algae, and other microorganisms and their responses to different levels of salt. This orange results from a mid-level saline concentration and the presence of tiny brine shrimp in the water. Green indicates low levels of salt, while pink or red are signs of high salt content in an algae-rich pond.\nWhen Spanish explorers and missionaries arrived in the area in the late 18th century, members of the Indigenous Ohlone people were already extracting salt from the naturally occurring ponds. The California gold rush (1848-1855) brought waves of settlers to the region, and salt became one of San Francisco's largest industries. Roughly 80% of the wetland was eventually lost to salt mining, landfill, or other industrial alteration. But since 2003, many of these tidal flats have been acquired by federal and state agencies as well as private foundations to be restored to their original state. The restoration process will take decades, but even as the wetlands are being restored, about half a million tons of sea salt are harvested from the ponds every year.", + "date": "2022-08-06", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Spring Point Ledge Light in South Portland, Maine", + "caption": "A small but mighty guardian", + "subtitle": "National Lighthouse Day", + "copyright": "© Haizhan Zheng/Getty Images", + "description": "It's Lighthouse Day in the United States, so let's stroll over to Spring Point Ledge Light on the breakwater next to Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, Maine. Lighthouse enthusiasts will recognize this as a caisson-style light station, meaning it's a lighthouse built on top of a water-tight chamber called a caisson. In the US, caisson lighthouses were once known as 'bug lights' because at a distance they appeared short and broad, a bit like a beetle on the surface of the water. After the invention of the internal combustion engine, the shape reminded many people of spark plugs, so they started calling them 'spark plug lighthouses.' Most caisson lighthouses are offshore or on dangerously exposed sites, but this is the only spark plug lighthouse in the country that visitors can walk to.\nSpring Point Ledge Light warns boats approaching Portland Harbor of the hazardous ledge that it's named for. This underwater ridge reaches out into the shipping channel and was the cause of many shipwrecks in the late 19th century, when the harbor was one of the busiest on the entire East Coast. Built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Spring Point Ledge Light has been a reliable guardian of Casco Bay and Portland Harbor since 1897. The brick and cast-iron lighthouse earned its spot on the National Historic Register in 1988. In May 2022, people celebrated the 125th anniversary of the first time the lamp was lit, back when it guided schooners and hulking steamships safely to shore.", + "date": "2022-08-07", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of the island Pantaleu near Sant Elm, Mallorca, Spain", + "caption": "Little island, big sea", + "subtitle": "Pantaleu", + "copyright": "© Dimitri Weber/Amazing Aerial Agency", + "description": "There isn't much to the tiny island of El Pantaleu (or Es Pantaleu in Catalan), cast off the westernmost shore of Mallorca, itself an island only about 60 miles across. Pantaleu and Mallorca are part of the archipelago of Balearic Islands in the Balearic Sea, off the east coast of Spain. Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera are the chain's four major islands, famous as destinations for tourists seeking the warm Mediterranean climate and inviting shoreline.\nPantaleu is more precisely an islet, a mere rock about 6 acres in size. Its highest point is 80 feet. Not much grows on El Pantaleu, and no one lives on it. Mallorca is only about 1,000 feet away, making it a vigorous but doable swim for the many who have tried from the beach at the village of Sant Elm. Technically, no one is allowed to set foot onto Pantaleu, because it is designated a nature reserve along with the much larger Dragonera Island a few miles farther to the west.\nPantaleu is most useful as a windbreak for boats, as you can see from this aerial photo. The notch between the islet and the main island is a popular anchorage for the many pleasure boats that cruise these waters. Even centuries ago, sailors understood the value of Pantaleu. In 1229, the young James I the Conqueror, King of Aragon, sheltered his fleet from a storm behind Pantaleu before invading the Balearics to make good on his nickname. These days, most of the turf wars around here have been settled, although you might have to battle a vacationer for a spot on the sand or a table at happy hour.", + "date": "2022-08-08", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands) in Santa Cruz, Argentina", + "caption": "9,000-year-old handprints", + "subtitle": "International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples", + "copyright": "© Adwo/Alamy", + "description": "What at first glance appears to be graffiti tagged on a rock wall is, in fact, artwork created by the first human settlers of this remote region deep in Argentine Patagonia. It's thought that the cave paintings were made between 13,000 and 9,500 years ago. The archaeological site is known in Spanish as the Cueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands). It's the largest display of prehistoric handprints in the world, made all those years ago by people holding a hand against the rock wall and blowing pigments through tubes made of bone. Of the 829 black, white, red, and ochre prints, most are of young male hands. One print has six fingers, and only 31 are of right hands.\nThe cave paintings were created in at least three waves over thousands of years by ancestors of the Tehuelche people. Archaeologists have hypothesized that the artists were hunter-gatherers. This theory is supported by the fact that even older than the handprints are depictions of guanacos (a relative of the llama, and the main source of food at the time), rheas (large flightless birds), and hunting scenes.\nToday, more than 476 million Indigenous people live in various regions of the world, like the Teheulche, who continue to live in Patagonia near the southern border between Argentina and Chile. To honor and protect the rights of the world's current Indigenous populations, the UN marks each August 9 as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. We'll raise our hands in support of that.", + "date": "2022-08-09", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Joshua trees in Joshua Tree National Park, California", + "caption": "Desert daggers?", + "subtitle": "Joshua Tree National Park", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "These immensely photogenic and relatable trees, their shaggy, sinewy limbs thrust upward into the pale light of the desert sky, are the main reason people come here to California's Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree was declared a national monument on August 10, 1936, before being designated a national park in 1994. Perhaps no other national park is so completely defined by a single feature, be it a plant or wildlife or natural formation. While Joshua Tree National Park contains other wonders, this tree that looks drawn by Dr. Seuss is what visitors come to celebrate.\nThe park (and the town of the same name) could also be called the hippest national park in the country, owing to its proximity to Los Angeles, and the Insta-worthy, charismatic flora that have helped make JT a darling on social media. Vanlifers, artists, celebrities, and other creative bohemians have fueled a boom in tourism, not just to the park itself, but to the surrounding towns, like Pioneertown. The kitschy outpost served as an old Hollywood set and is now a center of nightlife in the area. Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace serves artisanal cocktails with its barbecue and features live music, sometimes from the likes of Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, and Patti Smith. And if you can't find an elderflower martini in Joshua Tree, then Palm Springs and Indio and Coachella are a short drive away, something Yellowstone and Yosemite can't claim.\nBut for those going purely for the nature—the hikers, rock climbers, campers, and stargazers—the 1,200-square-mile park is no less a marvel. Two deserts, the high-elevation Mojave and the low-elevation Colorado, merge here, each with its own ecosystem. The Joshua tree itself grows only on the Mojave side, at elevations between 1,300 and 5,900 feet. Most of the world's Joshua trees are found here. A variety of yucca, Joshua trees live from 500 to 1,000 years with roots as deep as 35 feet. Most believe their name was first concocted by Mormon pioneers who likened their branches to the outstretched arms of the biblical Joshua. It proved catchier than its botanical name, Yucca brevifolia. And as any influencer worth their followers will tell you, it makes for a much more memorable hashtag.", + "date": "2022-08-10", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Tsubakuro near Azumino, Nagano, Japan", + "caption": "Go hug a mountain, if you can", + "subtitle": "It's Mountain Day in Japan", + "copyright": "© Joshua Hawley/Getty Images", + "description": "It makes a mountain of sense for Japan to celebrate Mountain Day, which occurs each August 11. First celebrated in 2016, it's Japan's newest holiday. Nearly three-quarters of the country is made up of mountains, thanks to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire volcanic zone. Japan's four major islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—all have ranges running through them.\nThe 9,065-foot Mount Tsubakuro, which we feature in our home page image today, is a popular hiking destination on Honshu with well-maintained trails, rest areas, and lodges. Beautiful scenery abounds here, less than three hours' drive from Tokyo.\nAccording to the legislation that established Mountain Day, the observance was launched to provide 'opportunities to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains.' One of those is snow-capped Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain (12,389 feet) and one of the most pictured peaks in the world. Japan's rugged terrain is a boon for its tourist industry, with plenty of spots to ski and climb—or just relax in ancient hot springs.", + "date": "2022-08-11", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Herd of African elephants in Amboseli National Park, Kenya", + "caption": "Family on parade", + "subtitle": "World Elephant Day", + "copyright": "© Susan Portnoy/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today is World Elephant Day, when we focus on these remarkable creatures and pledge to protect them. African elephants, like those shown here, are the largest living land animals, with bull elephants standing a whopping 13 feet tall at the shoulder. Their distinctive trunks and big, flapping ears make them one of the first animals every child can recognize. Adults marvel at the close family bonds they create and the way a herd rallies to protect its members, grieving when one dies. They form a strong, social community over their life span of about 60 to 75 years.\nSadly, elephants attract negative attention too. Around 100 of the massive African elephants are killed by poachers every day, their tusks stolen for the lucrative and illegal ivory trade. In fact, the most recent comprehensive census of African elephants shows their populations decreased by 62% between 2002 and 2011, and they have lost 30% of their geographical range, according to the World Wildlife Fund. And this decline continues—it's feared that elephants could be headed to extinction by the end of the next decade. Wildlife biologist Dr. Jane Goodall has studied and written about elephants: 'I have spent hours and hours watching elephants,' she says, 'and come to understand what emotional creatures they are…. It's not just a species facing extinction, it's massive individual suffering.'\nThe elephant family pictured here lives in Amboseli National Park in Kenya, home to more than 1,500 African elephants. The park is also home to the Amboseli Elephant Research Project, which has studied, observed, and protected African elephants for 50 years. This World Elephant Day, let's all find a way to help these majestic beasts and guarantee them a safe, happy future in the wild.", + "date": "2022-08-12", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Superior National Forest, Minnesota", + "caption": "Canoeing in solitude", + "subtitle": "Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness", + "copyright": "© Dukas/Universal Images Group via Getty Images", + "description": "In the mood for a quiet canoe ride? If so, consider a trip to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in northeast Minnesota. The Boundary Waters wilderness stretches for 150 miles along the US-Canada border within Superior National Forest. Known by those seeking solitude, Boundary Waters is one of America's most beautiful and remote locations. Formed long ago from the scraping and gouging of glaciers, the area is distinct with its rugged cliffs, canyons, and thousands of lakes and streams. More than 1,200 miles of canoe routes are enjoyed by thousands of people every year.\nCanoeing the many waterways may be the main draw, but 80% of the area is forest. In fact, the Boundary Waters wilderness contains the largest swath of uncut forest in the eastern US. That's even after the 1999 'Boundary Waters blowdown,' a powerful July 4 derecho storm that lasted 22 hours and took down millions of trees with its 100-mph winds. Many animals call the forest home, including the largest population of wolves in the contiguous states.\nIf you're a night owl, the Boundary Waters wilderness offers a unique opportunity. In 2020, the area was designated one of only 15 Dark Sky Sanctuaries around the world by the International Dark-Sky Association. This differs from a normal Dark Sky designation in that its fragile landscape is one of the planet's most remote locations, free of light pollution and ideal for night sky observation. The point is, night or day, you're sure to find something worth your time at the Boundary Waters.", + "date": "2022-08-13", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Panther chameleon in Amber Mountain National Park, Madagascar", + "caption": "Hide-and-go-seek world champion", + "subtitle": "World Lizard Day", + "copyright": "© Christian Ziegler/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Do you hold a warm spot in your heart for these cold-blooded creatures? Lizard lovers celebrate the scaly squamates on this day each year. This camouflaged panther chameleon is one of a multitude of lizards that inhabit the island of Madagascar, many of which are found nowhere else. More than 50% of chameleon species are found only on the island, including the world's smallest known chameleon, the recently discovered Brookesia nana, which is smaller than your fingernail.\nThere are more than 5,000 species of lizards around the world, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. The individual species have developed adaptations for survival as varied as their environments. Chameleons and geckos camouflage themselves so well they can seem to almost disappear. Many lizards will detach their tails, a technique called tail autonomy, to distract predators while they escape. The frilled-neck lizard fools would-be predators by spreading out a large frill around its neck, making itself look large and scary. And the world's largest living lizards, Komodo dragons, can reach 10 feet long—they're so big that deer are their main prey.", + "date": "2022-08-14", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Chittorgarh Fort, India", + "caption": "On this day, a nation was born", + "subtitle": "Indian Independence Day", + "copyright": "© Anand Purohit/Getty Images", + "description": "At 8 miles in circumference, the Chittorgarh Fort is one of the largest forts in India, a nation with scores of ancient and medieval fortresses. For starters there are seven massive gates from which to enter. Inside you'll find four palaces and 19 temples. At one time there were almost 100 bodies of water, most of them ponds fed by natural catchment and rainfall, although now there are only 20. Chittorgarh ('garh' means 'fort,' so it's also known as Chittor Fort) is so old, no one is sure exactly when it was built, although reports of its earliest capture go back to the 8th century. It is one of six large forts in the northwestern state of Rajasthan referred to as the Hill Forts of Rajasthan, all of them collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We're featuring this important and ancient complex on India's 75th Independence Day, one of India's three national holidays.\nOn August 15, 1947, India officially broke free of Great Britain and became a sovereign and democratic nation with the speedy passage of the Indian Independence Act. The paperwork might have been fast, but the struggle for independence from British rule lasted 90 years and cost many Indian lives. The British controlled the Indian subcontinent for nearly 200 years, after winning the decisive Battle of Plassey in 1757. The victory allowed the English East India Company to eventually exercise control over most of the rest of the Indian subcontinent, Burma, and Afghanistan. East India remained the supreme authority in India for a century until 1857 when a massive rebellion by civilians and Indian soldiers against the company was suppressed, resulting in direct British rule, referred to as the British raj.\nThe ensuing decades saw the formation of the Indian National Congress, the rise of Indian nationalism, various armed rebellions, and many acts of civil disobedience led by Mahatma Gandhi and others, before independence was finally achieved. While India as we know it is still a very young nation, the Chittor Fort reminds us the land and people that created modern India have endured and thrived for millennia.", + "date": "2022-08-15", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Great White Roller Coaster at Wildwood, New Jersey", + "caption": "Thrill ride", + "subtitle": "National Roller Coaster Day", + "copyright": "© John Van Decker/Alamy", + "description": "To really get the feel for today's photo, stop what you're doing, put your hands in the air, and imagine yourself plunging downhill at 50 miles an hour. Screaming is optional. It's National Roller Coaster Day and we're waiting in line at Morey's Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey, for our ride on the Great White. A hybrid wooden and steel coaster, it's been in operation since 1996 and reaches its highest point 110 feet above the ground. Coaster enthusiasts point out the ride's dip under the pier shortly after the start as one of its highlights. It's also noted for a portion of the ride swinging out over the nearby beach.\nRoller coasters have come a long way since their early days beginning in the 17th century as Russian sled rides. Eventually called Russian Mountains, those original rides were just tall, wooden ramps covered in ice. When the concept made its way to the much warmer France, the sleds rolled across the tracks on wooden rollers, hence the name 'roller coaster.' Coasters saw another advancement in the 1870s when a Pennsylvania mining company built a downhill gravity railroad to transport coal. Its train cars held double duty by giving thrill rides to tourists during down time.\nBy the 1920s, coasters had entered their 'golden age.' New construction techniques allowed designers to build them taller, longer, and faster, drawing crowds to newly opened amusement parks around the world. These days, the United States alone has about 760 roller coasters, and thrill seekers take them on roughly 1.7 billion rides per year. Aieeeeee!", + "date": "2022-08-16", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Freshwater plants and tetra fish, Aquário Natural, Rio Baía Bonita, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil", + "caption": "So fresh, so clean", + "subtitle": "Freshwater plants in Aquário Natural, Brazil", + "copyright": "© Michel Roggo/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Aquário Natural (Natural Aquarium, naturally) is the pristine, crystal-clear source of the Baía Bonita River and a highlight of the Baía Bonita Ecological Reserve. This remote inland region near the town of Bonito, Brazil, is a popular spot for ecotourism. A tour of the Aquário Natural offers a hike through the jungle followed by snorkeling with over 30 varieties of fish and gorgeous vegetation to marvel at. Other popular activities of the area include swimming in the Rio da Prata (Silver River), rappelling 236 feet down into the waters of the Anhumas Abyss, and walking through the treetops on the suspended steel walkway of the Circuito Arvorismo (Trees Circuit).\nThe underwater scene in today's image of plants and tetra fish was photographed by Swiss artist Michel Roggo. Since 2010, Roggo has crisscrossed the world in search of the most beautiful freshwater environments. His work has taken him to 48 locations where he has taken more than 12,000 photographs. His projects highlight the need to protect unsullied locations and to safeguard the world's wetlands and freshwater ecosystems.", + "date": "2022-08-17", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Källö-Knippla, an island in the archipelago of Gothenburg, Sweden", + "caption": "Home of the world's worst-smelling food?", + "subtitle": "Surströmming Day", + "copyright": "© Martin Wahlborg/Getty Images", + "description": "Get your clothespins ready, it's Surströmming Day! For the uninitiated, that means we're in Sweden and cracking open this year's surströmming harvest to enjoy its putrid wonder. Surströmming is Baltic herring that's been caught in April and May, then lightly salted and allowed to ferment. Beginning in the 1940s, a royal ordinance forbade the selling of Surströmming before the third Thursday in August to prevent incompletely fermented fish from being sold. The ordinance is no longer on the books, but the tradition holds.\nSwedes indulge in fermented herring from bloated cans that most insist should be opened outside and preferably underwater. That's the recommended way to alleviate the stench from what some call the world's worst-smelling food. You may have seen popular 'challenge' videos of people trying to brave the experience and failing miserably. That's part of the fun, even if those videos are not the best representations of a true surströmming feast.\nIn today's photo, we're visiting a small fishing village on the island of Källö-Knippla in Gothenburg's northern archipelago. People there today might enjoy some surströmming on top of tunnbröd (flatbread). It's common to cover the fish in red onions, sour cream, and dill and then wash it all down with a shot of booze, a beer, or even milk. The taste is said to be very sharp, savory, and even acidic. That is, if you can keep it down. One food critic famously said that 'the biggest challenge when eating surströmming is to vomit only after the first bite, as opposed to before.'", + "date": "2022-08-18", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Solar Impulse 2 flying over the pyramids in Giza, Egypt", + "caption": "A flight to remember", + "subtitle": "National Aviation Day", + "copyright": "© Jean Revillard/Solar Impulse2 via Getty Images", + "description": "In the summer of 2016, an experimental solar-powered airplane called Solar Impulse 2 completed a 26,000-mile multi-stage trip around the world without using a single drop of jet fuel. The remarkable feat took longer than a year and made the slow-flying plane part of aviation history. We are remembering this seminal flight today to mark National Aviation Day, established in 1939 by President Franklin Roosevelt as a day to celebrate the advancement of flight. August 19 was chosen because it is the birthdate of Orville Wright, who in 1903, with his brother Wilbur Wright, became the first to achieve powered, controlled flight on the hills of Kitty Hawk on North Carolina's Outer Banks.\nSolar Impulse 2 was the second aircraft built by Swiss aviators André Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard. Borschberg is an engineer by training, Piccard a psychiatrist and balloonist who copiloted the first balloon to fly around the world nonstop. The pair took turns piloting the aircraft, which can carry only one person, on a multi-leg, 16-month flight around the world that started and ended in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.\nThis image was taken during the final leg from Egypt to Abu Dhabi as Solar Impulse 2 flew over the Great Pyramids of Giza. The superlight plane was powered by thousands of solar cells mounted atop its fuselage and jumbo-jet sized wings. Batteries stored energy so it could fly at night. The going was slow by the standards of modern jet travel—Solar Impulse 2 flew at an average speed of 50 mph. Clearly, solar-powered flight on a commercial scale is still many years away, but as this photo shows, its Kitty Hawk moment is in the books.", + "date": "2022-08-19", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Beehives in the Muniellos Nature Reserve, Asturias province, Spain", + "caption": "Saving and celebrating honey bees", + "subtitle": "World Honey Bee Day", + "copyright": "© ABB Photo/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we're celebrating World Honey Bee Day, honoring the humble bee's role in pollinating our crops and sharing honey goodness with us. It's remarkable to consider that there are around 20,000 different species of bees in the world, but just eight species of honey bees. And it's sobering to realize how fragile their existence is. Billions of honey bees have disappeared over the last 15 years in what's known as colony collapse disorder. There's no definitive explanation for the die-off, though scientists believe pesticides, loss of habitat, climate change, mite infestation, and disease are contributing factors. Now we need to reintroduce bees and other pollinators to safeguard our food system.\nOf course, besides pollinating plants, bees produce honey to feed their hive community over the winter. And since honey bees produce double or triple the amount of honey they need, there's plenty for us to enjoy, too. Unfortunately for busy beekeepers here in the northwest province of Asturias, Spain, local endangered brown bears are also partial to snacking on honey. Hence the traditional stone wall protecting the hives from sticky-pawed thieves.\nWhile the bear has always had pride of place in Spanish culture—it's the symbol of Madrid, for example—bears' reputation for plundering honey hives and sometimes even killing livestock makes them unpopular with beekeepers and farmers. The brown bears of Spain were once aggressively hunted, and the bear population fell to dangerously low levels by the 1970s. Conservationists worked to gain legal protection for the bears, and now there's a delicate balance between bears and bees in Asturias. Ecotourism here in the Muniellos Nature Reserve helps beekeepers and farmers sustain their businesses, with carefully organized tours allowing visitors to observe the bears from a distance while spending money on local honey. Sweet.", + "date": "2022-08-20", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Faro de Playa Lago, Costa da Morte, Muxia, Galicia, Spain", + "caption": "The Coast of Death", + "subtitle": "International Lighthouse Weekend", + "copyright": "© Carlos Fernandez/Getty Images", + "description": "This solemn beacon set atop a rocky outcropping is in a country usually associated with sand and sun, making this a side of Spain many do not often see. We're looking out at the sea on the Costa da Morte, or Coast of Death, a nasty name for an equally nasty (but beautiful!) stretch of Galician coastline in the extreme northwest of Spain. We're featuring Costa da Morte during International Lighthouse Weekend because mariners are never happier to see a lighthouse than when they're sailing this coast, known as the Bermuda Triangle of the Eastern Atlantic.\nThe Costa da Morte is known for its lighthouses, like this one, called Faro de Playa Lago, one of many strung along 125 miles of coast from Finisterre in the south to Malpica in the north. As a devourer of ships, the Costa da Morte is prolific. Since the 14th century, more than 600 shipwrecks costing thousands of lives have been documented. The rocky Costa da Morte faces the open North Atlantic and takes the brunt of big ocean swells. Deep waters turn to shallow waters quickly near this rocky cliff-strewn coast, known for its strong currents and hidden rocks. The fog can roll in quickly. Storms form frequently. And hurricane-force winds are not uncommon.\nCool, rainy, and rocky, the Galicia region of Spain is more 'Lord of the Rings' than Club Med. To visit the lighthouses of Costa da Morte, you can walk a trail appropriately called Camino dos Faros (Road of the Lighthouses). While satellite technology and electronic instruments have vastly changed how safely we can now navigate the seas, lighthouses are still vital to boating and the maritime industry. Plus, they're just darn good-looking.", + "date": "2022-08-21", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A burrowing owl chick and adult in South Florida", + "caption": "Rebels of the owl world", + "subtitle": "Burrowing owls", + "copyright": "© Carlos Carreno/Getty Images", + "description": "Forget looking up in the trees to find these guys. They are burrowing owls, which means that they live on the ground or under it. In fact, they often take advantage of the hard work of tunnelers such as prairie dogs or gophers by building their nests in the burrows they dug and abandoned. Think of burrowing owls as squatters of the avian world. You'll find these 7½- to 11-inch birds in North and South America, especially in grasslands, farming areas, or dry expanses with vegetation that is close to the ground.\nAnother of their behaviors is most unowl-like, too: While most owl species are nocturnal, burrowing owls prefer to be out and about during the day snagging bugs (except when they shelter from extreme midday heat). But they do hunt for small mammals at night using the tactical advantages of their superior hearing and night vision. They hunt by air and by land, swooping down from branches but also using their long legs to hop along the ground to catch critters, just to keep them on their toes.\nIn their downtime, burrowing owls snooze at the mouth of their burrows or in hollows in the ground, which do double duty as a dirt bath. If they're startled, the owls do a cartoonish bounce, then run to the safety of their burrows, uttering screams and clucks to scare off the intruder. They even mimic rattlesnake sounds to send their foes packing. These quirky birds also reject the traditional owl 'woo-who' in favor of 'coo-coooo' and the nighttime 'co-hoo.' Talk about owls of a different feather…", + "date": "2022-08-22", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Menton, France", + "caption": "If given Menton, make lemonade", + "subtitle": "Menton, France", + "copyright": "© Flavio Foglietta/Getty Images", + "description": "Anchoring the eastern end of the French Riviera near the Italian border is Menton, the so-called Pearl of France. It's prized for its beauty and incredible weather that features an average of 316 days a year with full or partial sun. That climate enables Menton to enjoy amazing lemon yields that have given rise to the annual Fête du Citron, or Menton Lemon Festival, a 17-day extravaganza in February featuring floats and sculptures created out of lemons and oranges. More than 200,000 visitors marvel at the nearly 150 tons of fruit used in the festival.\nOwing to its strategic location, Menton and its surrounding locale have been coveted by various powers for centuries. The princes of Monaco, Napoleon III, German Nazi forces, and the King of Sardinia among others have all held sway over this jewel of the Côte d'Azur. These days, Menton has something for everyone—gorgeous gardens, pastel-painted architecture, beaches, cafes, nightlife, and of course, lemons.", + "date": "2022-08-23", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wheat field in Ukraine", + "caption": "Amber waves of grain", + "subtitle": "Ukrainian Independence Day", + "copyright": "© Yuriy Kulik/Getty Images", + "description": "Ukrainian Independence Day takes on a greater meaning this year, as Russian troops occupy its eastern provinces and the invaders' shells rain down on its citizens. On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. NATO and Europe have rallied to Ukraine's cause, and a war that many expected to last weeks has stretched into months, with the Western-backed Ukrainian forces thwarting Putin's ambitions and not showing any signs of relenting.\nToday we demonstrate our solidarity with the people of Ukraine by featuring this image that evokes the flag of their nation—a field of golden wheat below a bright blue sky. Ukraine, together with Russia, has long been known as the 'breadbasket of Europe.' In recent years, Ukraine has been the world's fifth-largest exporter of wheat, accounting for 7% of global sales. Grain yields are so high partly because Ukraine is home to a quarter of the world's highly fertile 'black soil,' or chernozem. Disruption of Ukraine's wheat production and distribution, and the theft of its grain by Russia, threaten to diminish the world's food supply and cripple Ukraine's vital farming sector.\nA recent agreement that the UN brokered with Russia has allowed some of the grain trapped in Ukraine's silos to begin flowing out of the country once again. But it remains unclear how long this fragile deal will hold and whether it will bring relief to the world's hungry or to Ukraine's economy. We can only hope the people of the besieged nation are granted the independence they have strived for.", + "date": "2022-08-24", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "North Cascades National Park, Washington", + "caption": "America's backyard", + "subtitle": "National Park Service Founders Day", + "copyright": "© Ethan Welty/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "While most of us play in our vast system of 63 national parks, others work there. Today, on National Park Service Founders Day, we recognize their efforts and the priceless gift of our country's national parks. The NPS protects and maintains these parks as well as hundreds of national monuments and other natural, historical, and recreational properties. They include some of our most stunning natural landscapes, like North Cascades National Park in Washington state, featured here. This image, of the Triplets and Cascade Peak, is taken from atop Forbidden Peak.\nThe NPS was created on August 25, 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson passed the Organic Act. At the time there were nine national parks and 33 federally protected areas such as national monuments. Today there are more than 400 such areas, managed by 22,000 NPS employees and 340,000 volunteers. The oldest national park is Yellowstone, created in 1872, believed to be the first national park in the world. The youngest is New River Gorge in West Virginia, created in 2020. Fourteen national parks have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and 21 named UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. Thirty of our 50 states have national parks, with California having the most with nine. Alaska has eight, Utah five, and Colorado four. Alaska has the four largest national parks. Not surprisingly, the vast majority of our national parks are west of the Rockies.\nNorth Cascades is one of three national parks in Washington state (the others are Olympic and Mount Rainier). North Cascades is also the state's newest national park, created in 1968. It is perhaps the most rugged park in the lower 48 states, containing more than 500,000 acres of steep mountain peaks and vast forests, as well as the headwaters of many waterways. It boasts the most expansive system of glaciers in the US outside of Alaska. Most of the park is protected as wilderness so there are few roads, structures, or signs of human impact. It is relatively isolated even though it's within 100 miles (as the crow flies) from the metropolises of Seattle and Vancouver, Canada. This proximity of wilderness to human development reminds us why we created the NPS, to preserve some of the nation's most special places in their natural state.", + "date": "2022-08-25", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kiteboarders and windsurfers off the Pelješac Peninsula, Croatia", + "caption": "Add wind, combine with water, and you'll get...", + "subtitle": "Kiteboarding and windsurfing in Croatia", + "copyright": "© helivideo/Getty Images", + "description": "Of the many ways people have invented to ride boards of one kind or another, the sport of kiteboarding (aka kitesurfing) is one of the newest. It owes a debt to all the board sports that came before it, borrowing a little bit from snowboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, and of course windsurfing. Like snowboarders and skiers, windsurfers and kiteboarders often share play space, as they are doing here off the Pelješac Peninsula in Croatia. They can count on a stiff afternoon breeze to fill their sails in the summer months, when the land heats up and draws in the cool air over the Adriatic.\nPeople began experimenting with kiteboarding in the late 1970s, and with key technical innovations in the '90s, the sport began gaining popularity. Many windsurfers were drawn to kiteboarding because the detached sail—in this case the kite—gave the kiteboarders more freedom to maneuver. The kite is inflated, giving it structure and the ability to float should it land on the water. In a sign that the relatively new sport has entered the mainstream, kiteboarding will make its Summer Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games as one of 10 sailing events.", + "date": "2022-08-26", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Boundary Trail in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington", + "caption": "The recovery continues", + "subtitle": "Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington", + "copyright": "© Don Geyer/Alamy", + "description": "We're standing on the Boundary Trail at Johnston Ridge in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. This view of the volcano shows how the eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, ripped apart the once-conical summit, forever changing the Washington landscape. Forty years ago today, 110,000 acres within Gifford Pinchot National Forest were set aside to memorialize the deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption in the United States.\nPresident Ronald Reagan established the monument to preserve the area for research, recreation, and education. Left to recover naturally from the eruption, the land has been open to recreational users since 1986. Though scientists believe that Mount St. Helens will erupt again sometime in the next few centuries, hikers and climbers are undeterred.", + "date": "2022-08-27", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bearded reedlings at a wetland in Flevoland, Netherlands", + "caption": "More of a mustache than a beard?", + "subtitle": "Bearded reedlings in Flevoland", + "copyright": "© Gert-Jan IJzerman/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Flevoland, the 12th and newest province in the Netherlands, has only been around since 1986. Not only was it not established until this late date, but before the mid-20th century, much of the land here simply didn't exist. Flevoland was created through vast land reclamation projects in the 1950s and '60s. While the Dutch had been reforming their landscape to meet their changing needs for hundreds of years, the 20th century would see their most dramatic and ambitious projects realized. The province's anthem is the fitting 'Waar Wij Steden Doen Verrijzen' ('Where We Let Cities Arise'). It's an ode to pushing back the sea and creating a 'province that's not bad, youngest part of the Netherlands. Where it is nice to live, my beloved Flevoland!'\nWith its landscape of bogs, marshes, and swamps, Flevoland is a perfect nesting ground for these bearded reedlings. The reedlings are sometimes referred to as bearded tits, due to their passing resemblance to the long-tailed tit, but not only are they not tits, they don't really have beards either (though the males have something closer to a mustache). Found across Eurasia, the bearded reedling is considered a unique songbird, with no other living species closely related to it.", + "date": "2022-08-28", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Baltic Sea in Estonia", + "caption": "The sea that acts like a lake", + "subtitle": "Baltic Sea, Estonia", + "copyright": "© fotoman-kharkov/Getty Images", + "description": "The Baltic Sea in northeast Europe is a peculiar body of water, combining the characteristics of a sea with those of a lake and an estuary, too. Strictly speaking, it is in fact a sea and thus appropriately named, joined to the Atlantic Ocean through three straits in Denmark: the Öresund, Great Belt, and Little Belt. Technically, the Baltic is classified as a brackish sea, meaning it is not entirely fresh and not entirely saline. The Baltic Sea isn't landlocked, but it does border many countries, including Russia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—and it's the Estonian coast featured in today's image.\nLike a lake, the Baltic is relatively shallow with an average depth of 150 feet. Its salinity is so low it nearly qualifies as a freshwater sea. That's because hundreds of rivers and streams empty into the sea, and more fresh water falls on the sea in the form of rain and snow than evaporates. The Baltic can also be described as a giant estuary, into which flow several major rivers. Sailors favor the Baltic because there is very little current and tide to contend with, and even when surface winds pick up, the seas remain relatively calm. Easy to navigate, gateway to so many lands, the Baltic has been integral to trade and commerce—and inevitable conflict—in the region for centuries. It has been known by many names, proof the Baltic is a true meeting place.", + "date": "2022-08-29", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Regional Park of Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli, Italy", + "caption": "There's more to Pisa than leaning towers", + "subtitle": "Regional Park of Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli, Italy", + "copyright": "© Stefano Valeri/Alamy", + "description": "This idyllic road is a path to one of Italy's magnificent natural gifts. Just outside of the ancient city of Pisa in Tuscany is the Regional Park of Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli. This immense and diverse park boasts numerous distinct environments. A visitor will discover, by turns, seaside sand dunes, marshlands, and vast forests of pine, oak, and elm. A wide array of birds can also be found in the park, along with ample wild boar, rabbits, red foxes, and the impressively antlered fallow deer. It's even been suggested that there are wolves living in the deep reaches of the woods.\nWhile the park is popular for its beaches, forests, and wildlife, it offers cultural attractions as well. There are Roman ruins to be explored here, along with working farms, and environmental education opportunities. It's also home to the Villa del Gombo, once an official residence of the president of Italy. The villa was built in the 1950s on the site of a ruined old hunting lodge once owned by the Royal House of Savoy. Today the facility hosts conferences and tourists.", + "date": "2022-08-30", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blue linckia sea stars off New Ireland in Papua New Guinea", + "caption": "How sweet to be a star, floating in the blue", + "subtitle": "Blue linckia sea stars in Papua New Guinea", + "copyright": "© Jurgen Freund/Minden Pictures", + "description": "In shallow areas of the tropical Indo-Pacific, you'll come across the blue linckia sea star. Oftentimes it's found anchored to or hiding under rocks. This duo was spotted near the coast of New Ireland, an island in Papua New Guinea. Even though 'blue' is in the name, this species of sea star has also been observed in purple, pink, or orange. The vibrant colors make the linckia popular in the seashell trade, unfortunately, and intensive poaching has diminished their populations. But new research could lead to calls for their protection: Scientists have studied potential anti-tumor and antibacterial properties inherent to the blue linckia.", + "date": "2022-08-31", + "path": "US/images/2022-08-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-08-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wildlife crossing in Wierden, Netherlands", + "caption": "Who uses this grassy bridge?", + "subtitle": "Wildlife crossing, Wierden, Netherlands", + "copyright": "© Frans Lemmens/Alamy", + "description": "It's not just chickens that cross the road. Wild creatures from frogs to elk roll the dice with death when they need to traverse the thousands of highways humans have threaded through wildlife habitat. Sadly, the dice don't fall favorably for millions of animals each year, and collisions with vehicles often cause fatalities for both them and the drivers who hit them.\nMany countries now construct wildlife crossings—also called green bridges, ecoducts, natuurbrugs (like this one in Wierden in the Netherlands), and écoponts (in France). These can be either overpasses or underpasses, and they are an expensive venture. Are they worth it? Well, officials in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, would say categorically yes. Over 20 years they built 44 bridges and underpasses so wildlife could cross the Trans-Canada Highway, which divides the park; traffic accidents involving wildlife dropped by 80%.\nFrance built the first overland wildlife crossings in the 1950s and continues to invest in many elaborate safe passageways. But the Netherlands leads the initiative, with an impressive 600-plus wildlife crossings, and counting. In fact, the Dutch can claim the honors for the world's longest animal crossing too—the Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo is an overpass that's half a mile long and 55 yards wide. Now chickens and their four-legged friends can cross the road anytime, no questions asked.", + "date": "2022-09-01", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Seitan Limania Beach in Crete, Greece", + "caption": "This magical beach is worth the hike", + "subtitle": "Seitan Limania Beach, Crete", + "copyright": "© Georgios Tsichlis/Alamy", + "description": "Crete is the largest and most populous of all the Greek islands, and also the farthest from the mainland (in fact, it's just about halfway to Turkey). This big little island is small enough to drive across in a few hours but full of wonders, from mountain ranges to gorges to beautiful beaches. Take this jewel box of turquoise water near the port city of Chania, for example. Set on the easternmost of three peninsulas that stick out like horns from the northwest shoreline of Crete, Seitan Limania is one of the most photographed beaches on the island.\nSeitan Limania is beautiful to behold from a distance but driving up close via the narrow switchback roads takes some nerve. And once you get to the parking lot, the rocky hike down is for only the most surefooted of beachgoers. On your way down, you'll likely meet some of the goats that populate the area. The narrow cove is flanked by steep rock walls that zig one way, then zag the other. When you reach the beach, you'll find yourself on one of the most beautiful spots on any coast—and a selfie here at Seitan Limania is hard to beat for bragging rights.", + "date": "2022-09-02", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia", + "caption": "A pair of high achievers", + "subtitle": "Skyscraper Day", + "copyright": "© tampatra/Getty Images", + "description": "The Petronas Twin Towers are the unmistakable calling card of the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lumpur, affectionately called KL. The 88-story, 1,483-foot cylindrical towers were the tallest buildings in the world when they were completed in 1996, until 2004 when Taiwan's Taipei 101 topped them by almost 200 feet. Still the tallest twin skyscrapers in the world, they're our perfect inspiration today on Skyscraper Day, set aside to appreciate such engineering and architectural feats.\nThe Petronas Towers, named for Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas company, were designed by the late Argentine American architect César Pelli, who incorporated motifs of Islamic art into his postmodern design. It remains his masterpiece, and a true standout in a country and continent full of skyscrapers. One of the most notable features of the buildings is a two-level skybridge that connects the towers at the 41st and 42nd floors. The bridge is not actually anchored to the main structure, but freely slides into each tower to accommodate any swaying caused by wind.\nThe preponderance of supertall structures in Asia isn't a coincidence. Skyscrapers spring up where populations are high, land is in short supply, and economies flourish. Plus, for an up-and-coming city, nothing says you've arrived like a gleaming skyscraper—or a pair of them. And why stop there? Even the Petronas Towers, though emblematic of the KL skyline, are no longer the tallest kids on the block in Malaysia: A new skyscraper, the 2,227-foot Merdeka 118, is expected to be completed in 2023 as the second-highest building in the world.", + "date": "2022-09-03", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Arambol Beach in Goa, India", + "caption": "The Riviera of India", + "subtitle": "Arambol Beach, Goa, India", + "copyright": "© Ben Pipe/Alamy", + "description": "Known for its immense, densely populated cities, India also has a seemingly endless coastline. And no part of it is more languid and lovely than Arambol, in the small and special state of Goa on the southwestern coast. Arambol is a popular holiday town with the vibe of a sleepy fishing village—which it was once was. Now visitors from around the world are drawn to its tropical climate, rainforest valleys, historic architecture, and sandy beaches.\nGoa is distinct from much of India as it was colonized by Portugal while Great Britain occupied the rest. The Portuguese Empire conquered Goa in the early 1500s and ruled it until 1961, when it was annexed by India. The influence of the Portuguese can be seen in Goa's Catholic churches and convents, as well as in the name of the state's largest city: Vasco da Gama, after the explorer who once governed Goa.\nIf history isn't your thing, Arambol is famous for a drum circle and flea market held on the beach a few hours before sunset. It's just as much a beach party as a market. Craftspeople sell handmade wares while musicians join impromptu performances. There's no better way to end your day in Goa, land of sand and spice and sun.", + "date": "2022-09-04", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Labor Day parade in 1934, Gastonia, North Carolina", + "caption": "Celebrating workers' fights and rights", + "subtitle": "1934 Labor Day parade, Gastonia, North Carolina", + "copyright": "© Bettmann/Getty Images", + "description": "Our historical Labor Day photo shows striking textile workers taking to the streets of Gastonia, North Carolina, voicing their grievances and seeking support for their cause. By the time of this 1934 strike, the textile industry had been struggling for years to keep pace with the economic times, and workers were struggling as their wages were cut while their workloads increased. Things came to a head after the National Industrial Recovery Act became law in 1933, leading to the formation of the Textile Industry Committee meant to represent the interests of business owners, consumers, and workers—but this only led to shortened workweeks, effectively reducing wages by 25%. Workers rushed to join the United Textile Workers union to get their voices heard and demand improved conditions.\nOn Sept. 1, 1934, some 65,000 North Carolina textile workers stayed home, shuttering the state's mills. When this photo was taken on Sept. 3, the workers were hopeful that they could achieve change. The governor called out the National Guard to protect the mills, and a couple of weeks later the strike effort crumbled due to lack of union resources and a surplus of fabric on the market. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt did go on to appoint a committee to mediate the situation, and the consensus was that the textile workers' grievances had substance and should be investigated further. Unfortunately, the actual investigation never happened.", + "date": "2022-09-05", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red squirrel carrying a mushroom", + "caption": "A real fun guy…er, squirrel", + "subtitle": "National Mushroom Month", + "copyright": "© Michael Quinton/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Oh, to be a squirrel with a feast such as this! It's National Mushroom Month, and it seems our red squirrel friend here in Alaska got a literal jump on celebrating. It might surprise you, but squirrels don't only eat nuts. They'll eat just about whatever's around and that includes big mushrooms. Though a small percentage of wild mushrooms can be poisonous to humans, squirrels can eat many of these frightening fungi without worry, thanks to special proteins in their guts. Nice to know someone's enjoying them.\nDid you know the United States has a Mushroom Council? Since the early 1990s, the US Mushroom Council has worked as a Research and Promotion program of the Department of Agriculture. After an informal declaration during a Pennsylvania mushroom festival, the council proposed National Mushroom Month not just to highlight mushrooms as a culinary delicacy, but also showcase many other uses for the more than 900 million pounds of mushrooms the US produces each year. Believe it or not, we use mushrooms to build, clean, medicate, and even make leather—and so much more.", + "date": "2022-09-06", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Museu do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil", + "caption": "Back to the future", + "subtitle": "200th anniversary of Brazilian independence", + "copyright": "© Nido Huebl/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we visit the Museu do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow) in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate 200 years of Brazilian independence. Designed by Spanish neofuturist architect Santiago Calatrava, the unique structure was commissioned to showcase Rio's revitalized waterfront ahead of the 2016 Olympics. The museum comprises five main areas: Cosmos, Earth, Anthropocene, Tomorrow, and Us, each inviting visitors to interact in different ways and learn about living in a sustainable world.\nBrazil gained independence from Portugal just a few decades after the United States broke off from Great Britain, though it happened in a decidedly different way. Don Pedro I, first emperor of Brazil, was a member of the Portuguese ruling family (he would eventually briefly rule Portugal too). When Portugal threatened to take back the political autonomy Brazil had enjoyed since 1808, Pedro sided with his adopted homeland against the Portuguese. After a three-year war that was largely bloodless, the Empire of Brazil, which preceded the vibrantly diverse democracy we know today, was born on September 7, 1822.", + "date": "2022-09-07", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View of the city from the Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol) in Seville, Spain", + "caption": "500th anniversary of the world getting smaller", + "subtitle": "Seville, Spain", + "copyright": "© LucVi/Shutterstock", + "description": "The first recorded expedition to successfully circumnavigate the Earth returned here to Seville, Spain, 500 years ago today. This was the remnants of the Spanish fleet that had set sail under the command of Ferdinand Magellan almost exactly three years previously with the goal of finding a western sea route to the rich Spice Islands of Indonesia. While Magellan gets the glory as leader of the expedition, he didn't actually complete the marathon voyage—he had been killed in a skirmish in the Philippines in April 1521. In the end, his place as leader of the five-ship voyage was filled by Juan Sebastián Elcano, whose command ship, the 'Vittoria,' was the only one in the convoy that survived the trip. Harsh conditions, starvation, scurvy, hostile encounters, and other struggles had taken their toll: Of the roughly 270 crew members who set out, only 18 returned with the expedition.\nAlthough he made only half of this globe-circling journey, Magellan is rightly honored as an outstanding navigator, especially given the rudimentary knowledge of world geography and relatively primitive navigational tools of the time. He was the first European to traverse the strait that now bears his name near the tip of South America, trailblazing the first known passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The eventual success of Magellan's expedition, however bedraggled its remaining crew, also offered the first practical proof of a notion many 16th-century people were still skeptical about: The Earth is round.", + "date": "2022-09-08", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lighthouse Reef, Blue Hole Natural Monument, Belize", + "caption": "The other great barrier reef", + "subtitle": "Belize Barrier Reef", + "copyright": "© Tom Till/Alamy", + "description": "One of the greatest marvels of the marine world, the Belize Barrier Reef runs 190 miles along the Central American country's Caribbean coast. It's part of the larger Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System that stretches from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to Honduras and is the second-largest reef in the world behind the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, the Belize Barrier Reef has remained relatively healthy even as many of the planet's reefs are threatened by climate change.\nFeatured here is a mangrove forest on Lighthouse Reef, one of three major atolls (above-water sections of reef that form ringlike, often lush island chains) in the reef system. It's the most visited of the atolls for one reason: Near its center is the Great Blue Hole, a marine sinkhole that's 1,043 feet across, 407 feet deep, and a bucket-list destination for serious scuba divers. Now protected within the Blue Hole Natural Monument, the hole was made famous when oceanographer Jacques Cousteau charted its depths in 1971.\nThe barrier reef is by far Belize's most popular tourist attraction, a destination for diving and fishing as well as sightseeing. An exceptionally diverse ecosystem, it includes more than 400 cays or islands, mangrove forests, coastal lagoons, estuaries, and coral atolls. Think of it as a taste of the South Pacific, but a lot closer to home.", + "date": "2022-09-09", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moon installation for the Mid-Autumn Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia", + "caption": "Looking starry-eyed at the moon", + "subtitle": "Mid-Autumn Festival", + "copyright": "© Lim Huey Teng/Reuters", + "description": "Many people in Asia celebrate the fall harvest season with the Mid-Autumn Festival—and since the moon is the, um, star of the show, it's also known as the Moon Festival. The holiday falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month each year and coincides with the full moon. Our photo features a moon installation from the festivities in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. The city is known for its colorful decorations and lively activities during the festival: Crowds flood the city to watch puppet shows, dragon dances, and parades lit by lanterns.\nOf course, no festival is complete without food. Mooncakes are the most abundant treat at the Mid-Autumn Festival. These small, tasty pastries vary in style and flavor depending on the country where you're celebrating. Here in Kuala Lumpur, you can find traditional Chinese mooncakes but also unique local varieties, like some made with durian (a prickly tropical fruit known for both great flavor and ghastly smell) and cubilose (said to be delicious despite being made from dried bird spit).\nBut even if you're not keen to sample every kind of mooncake, you can come together with people of all races and creeds to celebrate Mid-Autumn. After all, the moon lights the way for us all.", + "date": "2022-09-10", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Statue of Liberty seen behind US flags at half-staff for the anniversary of September 11 in 2014, New York City", + "caption": "America remembers", + "subtitle": "Patriot Day", + "copyright": "© Adam Parent/Shutterstock", + "description": "Patriot Day is held each September 11 to honor the people who were killed in the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. US government buildings throughout the world fly the American flag at half-staff on this day, as do many private homes and establishments. Although schools, government offices, and businesses typically remain open on Patriot Day, communities throughout the country hold remembrances and events to honor the 2,977 people who died.\nPatriot Day is also a time to honor thousands of first responders who worked tirelessly and put themselves in harm's way in the horrific aftermath of the attacks. Tribute is also paid to the many men and women who fought in Afghanistan in the months following the attacks.", + "date": "2022-09-11", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Chestnut-eared aracari in the Pantanal region of Brazil", + "caption": "A different kind of toucan", + "subtitle": "Chestnut-eared aracari in the Pantanal, Brazil", + "copyright": "© Ana Gram/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we're following our nose to the Pantanal in Brazil to visit this member of the toucan family named for the brownish plumage around its ears. What, you've never heard of a chestnut-eared aracari? That could be because aracaris don't really stand out among toucans at a glance: They have long, colorful bills, and they mate for life, always laying eggs in the same nest year after year. But aracaris are much more social nesters: Up to six aracari adults and all their babies might live in one nest.\nToucans are found in tropical climates in Central and South America, mainly in rainforests—our chestnut-eared friend tends to live in the southern Amazon Basin. Known frugivores, or fruit eaters, toucans have also been spotted eating the occasional lizard or even rival bird. They tend to be friendly with humans and have been successfully kept as pets—but probably prefer the wild life.", + "date": "2022-09-12", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado", + "caption": "Like sands through the hourglass", + "subtitle": "Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve", + "copyright": "© Y Paudel/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we celebrate the birthday of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, which boasts 750-foot (and higher) sand dunes that cover more than 30 square miles. But the towering hills of sand—the tallest in North America—are just one feature of an eye-popping Colorado landscape that includes conifer forests, alpine lakes, and wetlands. The 150,000-acre park and preserve even encompasses stretches of tundra at the higher elevations, where it edges up against the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.\nInitially proclaimed a national monument in 1932 by President Herbert Hoover, the territory was redesignated as Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve on September 13, 2004, and the size of the park was quadrupled. The protected landscape provides ample opportunities for visitors to enjoy a wide range of activities, from sandboarding and sand sledding down the steep dunes to hiking, camping, horseback riding, and fat-tire biking.", + "date": "2022-09-13", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Navajo Bridge over the Colorado River at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in northern Arizona", + "caption": "Bridging the gap two ways", + "subtitle": "Navajo Bridge in Marble Canyon", + "copyright": "© trekandshoot/Alamy", + "description": "In the late 1800s, pioneers in Utah who wanted to expand their settlements south into Arizona were confronted by 600 miles of deep canyons carved by the Colorado River. By 1873 a ferry was established to cross the Colorado at the mouth of Glen Canyon—Lees Ferry, as it was called, remained vital to settlers in the area for more than 50 years, until authorities decided a bridge would provide more reliable and safer crossing. Construction began in 1927 of a span across the 834-foot gap of Marble Canyon, at the head of the Grand Canyon. When Grand Canyon Bridge opened to traffic in 1929 it was hailed as a 'modern marvel' and 'the biggest news in Southwest history.'\nBut as time passed, the bridge, which was officially renamed Navajo Bridge in 1934, saw heavier vehicles and more traffic. Debates raged over the traffic’s impact on Native land and endangered plants, and the likelihood of debris falling into the river below. The solution was a new, nearly identical but wider second bridge just downstream from the original bridge. It was dedicated on September 14, 1995, to much fanfare. Both bridges, collectively known as Navajo Bridge, are about 470 feet above the river below. The original span serves as a path for humans and horses while the new bridge carries vehicles.", + "date": "2022-09-14", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mural by Betsy Casañas in Buffalo, New York", + "caption": "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month", + "subtitle": "Hispanic Heritage Month", + "copyright": "© Tom Loonan", + "description": "We're kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with this beautiful mural celebrating the contributions made to the Buffalo, New York, region by the Hispanic and Latinx communities. Artist, community activist, and educator Betsy Casañas, with the assistance of many local artists, created this mural called 'Homeland, Perhaps It Is Because I Wish to See You Fly, That My Flight Continues to Be Yours.' Its subjects highlight local cultural heritage, including portrayals of agricultural production and industrial work. Through conversations with members of the community, Casañas incorporated symbolism inspired by the mixed and integrated Latinx community of Buffalo.\nHispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of Hispanic and Latinx contributions to the United States, takes place each year from September 15 to October 15. Why doesn't it start at the beginning of the month? Because September 15 and 16 are important dates for many Hispanic communities in the Americas. On September 15, 1821, five Central American nations (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua) declared their independence from Spain, almost 11 years to the day (September 16, 1810) after Mexico had declared its independence. These countries were specifically mentioned when US President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed the enactment of what was then Hispanic Heritage Week. In the 1980s, the week became a month, and Belize (which had declared independence from the UK on September 21, 1981) was added to the list of celebrated nations.", + "date": "2022-09-15", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Puma in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile", + "caption": "Nimble and stealthy", + "subtitle": "Puma in Patagonia", + "copyright": "© Ingo Arndt/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Odds are this very focused puma has its eyes locked on a guanaco, a relative of the llama that's firmly at the top of its daily menu. In this case, dinner will be served in Torres del Paine National Park in the Patagonia region of Chile, the sprawling park recognized as one of the most famous places in the world to watch and photograph wild pumas. While tourists will sometimes see the big cats on their own, trained guides take visitors on hikes or all-terrain vehicle tours to look for the stealthy pumas. The wild cats have been officially protected for the last few years, bolstering their population, and there are abundant guanacos in the Patagonian steppes, which also helps.\nThe puma (which is the same big cat you might call a mountain lion or cougar) is the fourth-largest cat in the world, following the lion, tiger, and jaguar. Pumas don't roar like their large cousins—instead, they purr like house cats. That might explain why people in Patagonia simply call pumas gatos ('cats' in Spanish). With their characteristic slim build and impressive camouflage coloring, these canny hunters can live 10 years in their remote Patagonian home.", + "date": "2022-09-16", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Oktoberfest visitors in Munich, Germany", + "caption": "Swinging over Munich", + "subtitle": "Oktoberfest", + "copyright": "© Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/Getty Images", + "description": "Oom-pah, oom-pah… That sound can mean only one thing (at least that isn't chocolate factory-related). It's Oktoberfest season! Don't start the party too fast, though: You might want to ride the Wellenflug swing carousel seen in today's photo before you get too much of that distinctly German beer in your belly. And it is distinct: Due to strict Reinheitsgebot ('purity orders') regulations in place since 1516, real German beer can only be made with certain ingredients—originally just barley, hops, and water, though other additions have trickled in over time.\nFrom today until October 3, brass bands will play traditional German folk music as festive crowds eat, drink, and generally be merry in Munich, Germany—and most everywhere, thanks to the many copycat fests now held around the world. But let's face it, the Germans have most of us beat for beer consumption, as each Munich Oktoberfest sees nearly 2 million gallons of the stuff quaffed by visitors.", + "date": "2022-09-17", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Footpath in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Japan", + "caption": "A grove glows green", + "subtitle": "World Bamboo Day", + "copyright": "© Razvan Ciuca/Getty Images", + "description": "One of the most photographed places in Japan is this otherworldly grove of towering bamboo. The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove on the outskirts of Kyoto is surrounded by temples and shrines along the Katsura River. Rising as a manicured oasis of stories-high bamboo, the grove seems to turn the world green. The former villas and temples of the old noble class are located near the Arashiyama Grove, and its single 500-yard path is usually filled with visitors wielding cameras and selfie sticks, making this serene view a rare one.\nWorld Bamboo Day, celebrated September 18, was created in 2009 to bring attention to this useful and versatile plant that flourishes in East Asia. Though the tallest bamboo can grow up to 100 feet, bamboo is not a tree but a grass. Known for its light weight, strength, and rapid growth, bamboo can be used to make almost anything, from clothing to building materials—and its shoots can even be consumed as food. Because it grows as much as 3 feet in a day, it's a highly renewable resource. For the same reason, it's also an invasive species in some places, as a small stand of bamboo can quickly become a large one. While bamboo grows best in tropical and warm climates, it adapts well to cool temperatures and high altitudes. And though it might have the most cultural value in Asia, it grows wild in Africa, the Americas, and Australia, too. Could there be bamboo growing near you?", + "date": "2022-09-18", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Floral tributes left in London, England, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II", + "caption": "Farewell, Ma'am", + "subtitle": "State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II", + "copyright": "© Maja Smiejkowska/Reuters", + "description": "Britain bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth II today, as her state funeral takes place in London's historic Westminster Abbey. Crowds are lining the streets to pay their final respects to the queen, who died peacefully at her Scottish residence, Balmoral, at age 96 on September 8, after more than 70 years on the throne. The royal family, world leaders, and senior UK politicians are attending the funeral, which is being broadcast across the world. After the service, the queen will be laid to rest in St. George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle, alongside Prince Philip, her beloved husband of 73 years, whom she described as her \"strength and stay.\"\nQueen Elizabeth II is Britain's longest-reigning monarch, and she dedicated her life to public service through turbulent times in the nation and beyond. From jubilees and celebrations to tragedy and political upheaval, she remained a constant, steady force, balancing duty and family responsibilities in her role as the country's head of state.\nWhile Britons are sharing their loss and memories of the queen, some see it as a time to question the very existence of the monarchy, wishing to break with their colonial past by removing the British monarch as head of state and becoming a republic. All eyes are on her son King Charles III as he begins his reign, wondering whether he will follow closely in his mother's footsteps or forge a royal path of his own.", + "date": "2022-09-19", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Raft of sea otters in Sitka Sound, near Sitka, Alaska", + "caption": "Teddy bears of the sea", + "subtitle": "Sea Otter Awareness Week", + "copyright": "© Robert Harding/Offset/Shutterstock", + "description": "Officially called Enhydra lutris, and unofficially known as the cutest creatures that float, these sea otters in Sitka Sound, Alaska, are doing what otters do, showing us that it truly does take a village, in this case a flotilla. Groups of either males or females (sometimes with pups), are appropriately named rafts. Male rafts tend to be larger and can number more than 1,000 individuals. Sea otters' buoyant bodies indeed work like literal rafts, standing in as cradles, dinner tables, or any kind of solid surface. That's handy because otters spend the vast majority of their lives in the water, even giving birth in the sea. Although they seem to live carefree lives, frolicking and grooming and diving, they also serve an important role in keeping their aquatic ecosystems healthy, something to remember this week as we mark Sea Otter Awareness Week, observed every year during the last week of September.\nOtters keep the giant kelp forests of the Pacific Ocean healthy by eating sea urchins, which would otherwise decimate kelp, an important habitat for many fish and other sea creatures. Otters also eat crabs, shellfish, squid, and other invertebrates. They've learned to crack the shells of some of their shellfish prey by smashing the crustaceans and mollusks against a rock (fetched from the sea floor of course) lodged on their bellies. An otter's caloric needs are huge. It must eat a quarter of its body weight each day to keep up with its cold-water metabolism.\nThe key to an otter's aquatic lifestyle is its fur, the thickest of any mammal, with about 1 million hairs per square inch, so dense its skin never actually gets wet. Otters need all those gazillion hairs to stay warm as they don't have a layer of blubber like other marine mammals. Their luxuriant coats made them favorite targets for 18th- and 19th-century trappers who hunted otters to near extinction before they were protected by law. Although sea otter populations have rebounded, they are still considered endangered. Otters live along the Pacific Coast of North America, from California up to Alaska. Although they can walk on land, they almost never find the need or desire to, even when it's nap time. When they're ready for a snooze, they'll raft up, wrap themselves in a strand of kelp to keep them from drifting away, and recline on the world's biggest waterbed.", + "date": "2022-09-20", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Peace Doves' by artist Peter Walker in Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool, England", + "caption": "A dramatic celebration of peace", + "subtitle": "International Day of Peace", + "copyright": "© PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're marking the International Day of Peace, first commemorated in 1981, when the United Nations dedicated the day to 'strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and ceasefire.' This year's theme is 'End racism, build peace.' As the UN says, 'Achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race.'\nOur photo today shows a striking symbolic artwork that seems as if it were commissioned to commemorate the International Day of Peace. Thousands of hands helped create 'Peace Doves,' an artwork installation from 2021 by sculptor Peter Walker that pulled together children and community groups in Liverpool, England. People wrote personal messages of peace on 18,000 paper doves, then those birds joined a dramatic heavenward flight of doves suspended on 15.5 miles of ribbon from the ceiling of Liverpool Cathedral. The lighting drew the focus to the powerful art installation, and if you stood inside the canopy of doves, you could look up and see where the strings of birds converged into starry points of light. Composer David Harper's musical soundscape added yet another layer to the artwork, which people flocked to—60,000 visitors marveled at the 'Peace Doves' in the first month. The main impressions noted? 'Beautiful' and 'moving.'", + "date": "2022-09-21", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The aspen canopy along the Last Dollar Road near Telluride, Colorado", + "caption": "Quaking with autumn color", + "subtitle": "First day of autumn", + "copyright": "© Grant Ordelheide/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "There's a chance this dazzling, ground-up view of fall foliage is not where you think it is. While New England garners most of the leaf-peeping attention in the US this time of year, the high country of Colorado puts on a spectacular show out West. The aspens of the Centennial State turn shades of gold and orange in autumn, which officially starts today. Fall typically marks the end of vacations, the beginning of school, the arrival of chilly nights, and, if you're lucky, a display of leaves turned brilliant shades of gold and red.\nThis thicket of aspen trees is on the Last Dollar Road, an 18-mile scenic drive in southwest Colorado that is as dramatic as its name suggests, with switchbacks and stunning views of peaks and meadows and of course the aspen trees that paint the land come September. Aspens thrive in the cold winters and cool summers of western North America, where they grow at altitudes between 5,000 to 11,000 feet. Their distinct, round leaves quake in the wind, making it appear as if the trees are glittering in the sunlight. Aspens generally grow on west-facing slopes, gorging on the afternoon sun. They're among the world's largest living organisms because aspen groves share a single root system. They're also the state's only native deciduous tree and cover about a fifth of its forested land.\nThere are many places to see them, but none better than the Last Dollar Road. It's unique among scenic byways in the US. For one, it's not a highway at all, but a road, and a dirt road at that. It joins the towns of Ridgway in the north and Telluride in the south, but this bumpy path twists and turns in every direction as well as up and down. The road is never plowed, so when the first snow falls, the road closes and stays closed until spring arrives. That makes this the last time of year you can take this drive, and it happens to be the most beautiful. Just make sure your tires have plenty of tread and your shock absorbers are ready for a workout.", + "date": "2022-09-22", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Golden jellyfish in Jellyfish Lake on the island of Eil Malk, Palau", + "caption": "In a world all their own", + "subtitle": "Golden jellyfish in Jellyfish Lake, Palau", + "copyright": "© Nature Picture Library/Alamy", + "description": "If you're lucky enough to see this view through the lens of your diving mask, you must be snorkeling in Jellyfish Lake on the island of Eil Malk in the Pacific island nation of Palau. Golden jellyfish are a subspecies unique to this small lake, on this small island—they're found nowhere else on the planet. Millions of teacup-sized golden jellies inhabit the lake, following the sunlight that nourishes them. Symbiotic algae live inside the jellyfish and provide their hosts with energy as a byproduct of photosynthesis. The more sun the jellies get, the more energy they derive from their hitchhikers. The jellies start the day at the east end of the lake and drift westward until dusk, following the arc of the sun.\nThe saltwater marine lake they live in is one of dozens in the Rock Islands, which Eil Malk is part of. The Rock Islands, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, is a scattering of hundreds of very small, mostly unpopulated limestone islands and islets characterized by their mushroom-like shapes. On Eil Malk, Jellyfish Lake appears to be landlocked, but it's connected to the ocean by three shallow tunnels that bring water into and out of the lake with the tides. Nevertheless, the lake is so isolated from the nearby lagoon that the golden jellies evolved in this micro universe mostly cut off from other food sources and predators. As a result, they've lost their ability to sting. So, if you take a dip—snorkeling is allowed, but not scuba diving—there's no need to keep a polite distance.", + "date": "2022-09-23", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Milky Way over Acadia National Park, Maine", + "caption": "Starry, starry night", + "subtitle": "National Public Lands Day", + "copyright": "© Harry Collins/Getty Images", + "description": "This striking photo lets us showcase two noteworthy events in one day, at no extra charge. (You're welcome.) National Public Lands Day is observed on the fourth Saturday in September, and today's also part of the Acadia Night Sky Festival, which celebrates the starlit skies over Maine's gem of a national park.\nIt's easy to take our national parks for granted. We certainly appreciate them and enjoy visiting, but today's commemoration reminds us that they also need our help. National Public Lands Day turns the spotlight on parks and other public lands, inviting everyone to explore but also to volunteer to plant trees, work on trail-maintenance projects, and more. As a bonus: Admission is free today at national parks, monuments, and other participating federal sites.\nAcadia is one of the smallest of the nation's 63 national parks, but it's attracted an impressive 4 million visitors annually in recent years. Aside from its natural beauty, Acadia has some of the most spectacular star-filled night skies in the eastern United States. The natural darkness is protected, with restrictions on outdoor lighting in the park and surrounding areas. The Acadia Night Sky Festival, which started on September 21 and continues through tomorrow, celebrates the natural darkness and the celestial star show. A favorite way to mark the occasion is by kayaking in Castine Harbor, where bioluminescent phytoplankton illuminate the water with a swirling, unearthly glow. With sparkling waters below and out-of-this-world stargazing above, it's been called Acadia's 'Floating Planetarium.'", + "date": "2022-09-24", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of the Amazon River in Brazil", + "caption": "The rivers run through us", + "subtitle": "World Rivers Day", + "copyright": "© Curioso.Photography/Shutterstock", + "description": "On World Rivers Day, we honor what may be thought of as the queen of them all—the Amazon, which flows more than 4,000 miles mostly through the South American countries of Peru and Brazil. The Amazon discharges a whopping 58 million gallons of fresh water into the ocean every second, enough to fill 83 Olympic-sized swimming pools, far more water than any other river in the world. It accounts for 20% of all fresh water that flows into the world's seas and oceans. It's also the vital heart of the largest and most diverse rainforest in the world. The Amazon rainforest is home to a third of the world's animal species and its trees and plants pull billions of tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year, making it one of the Earth's best defenses against climate change.\nMark Angelo, a river conservationist from British Columbia, launched World Rivers Day in 2005 to recognize the importance of rivers to the survival of humanity and millions of species all over the world. Rivers are our best source of fresh water, they can be an important energy source, they're the foundations of complex ecosystems, and they provide crucial sources of irrigation for our crops, among other contributions to our way of life. Besides, who doesn't love a float down a lazy river?", + "date": "2022-09-25", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Caribou crossing the Susitna River during autumn, Alaska", + "caption": "Time to make an impression", + "subtitle": "Autumn in Alaska", + "copyright": "© Tim Plowden/Alamy", + "description": "It's that time of year when Alaskan caribou are beginning to feel a little frisky. From late September until early November, males will be strutting their stuff, locking antlers with one another, and competing for the attention of females in hopes of furthering the species. Successful males will mate with 15-20 females a season. After the rutting season males will shed their antlers while females keep theirs until spring. In today's photo we're looking at some caribou in southcentral Alaska crossing the Susitna River.\nAlaska has 32 distinct caribou herds. It's likely today's caribou are members of the Nelchina herd, which roams across about 20,000 square miles in the high basin surrounded by the Talkeetna, Chugach, Wrangell, and Alaska ranges. The Nelchina herd is among the most studied and recognized of Alaskan caribou partly because their range is relatively close to the major human population centers of the state. The herd has provided food for Alaskans for hundreds of years and its population is maintained through carefully monitored hunting regulations. But caribou populations can fluctuate from one year to the next depending on the availability of food and severity of the weather.", + "date": "2022-09-26", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": "Where fire and water meet", + "subtitle": "Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park", + "copyright": "© Ray Urner/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The highest concentration of geysers in the world is found here in this corner of Yellowstone National Park, called the Upper Geyser Basin. They include what is perhaps the most famous geyser of them all: Old Faithful. But the Upper Basin contains many other geysers as well, including the tallest predictable geyser (Grand Geyser) and the most voluminous geyser (Giant Geyser). Yellowstone contains about 500 geysers, roughly two-thirds the number in the entire world.\nGeysers are essentially a rare form of hot spring—a water-filled tube that extends thousands of feet into the Earth's crust, so deep it makes contact with molten rock called magma. The magma is so hot that the water boils, builds to an extreme pressure, then shoots into the air, emptying the tube. After some time, more groundwater seeps into the tube, filling it, and starting the process over again. That's why geysers erupt at somewhat regular intervals. The bigger the tube, the more water, and the longer the eruption. Yellowstone is one of the few places in the world where you can safely walk among so many geysers and superheated springs, and view them close up. Trails and boardwalks guide the way, making the Upper Geyser Basin one of the star attractions of this famous national park.", + "date": "2022-09-27", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A. M. Foster Bridge in Cabot, Vermont", + "caption": "A modern recreation", + "subtitle": "A. M. Foster Bridge in Cabot, Vermont", + "copyright": "© Alan Majchrowicz/Getty Images", + "description": "At one point in history, the United States had upwards of 14,000 wooden covered bridges. Most of them were built between 1825 and 1875 to cross a stream or river and were intended to withstand the elements. An uncovered wooden bridge may have a life span of only about 20 years while a covered bridge could stand for more than 100. Even still, they don't fare well without upkeep and restoration costs can be high. That's why iron replaced wood as the preferred bridge-building material in the mid-1800s. These days, fewer than 900 of the original wooden covered bridges are believed to still be standing. The A. M. Foster Bridge, seen in today's photo, can be found in Cabot, Vermont.\nNamed after Alonzo Merrill Foster, the inventor of a type of spout for collecting maple tree sap to be made into syrup, the bridge is located on Spaulding Farm. Don't be deceived—the Foster Bridge is actually a 1990s replica of a 'farm bridge' that was built in 1890 and known as the Orton Bridge. Despite being a replica, the Foster Bridge was authentically constructed by hand, in collaboration with Foster's great-grandson, with spruce lumber and salvaged granite. Spanning 45 feet across a pond and literally bridging the gap between two farms, it took less than six weeks to complete. Unfortunately, the bridge was found to be too narrow for modern farm equipment, a miscalculation that its constructors found amusing. Still, it works well as a photo opportunity and frequent venue for weddings.", + "date": "2022-09-28", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Infini-D, modeled during the World of WearableArt Awards in 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand", + "caption": "Blurring the lines with wearable art", + "subtitle": "World of WearableArt Awards", + "copyright": "© Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images for World of WearableArt", + "description": "Clothes used to be animal hides and fur. Art used to be stick figures painted on cave walls. Times have changed. Now fashion is a major industry and art can be a lucrative field, too. Today we're celebrating 'wearable art,' which blurs genres and has passionate devotees. Curious? Well, check out the World of WearableArt (WOW), which is WOW-ing (sorry) fashion and art fans with its awards show in New Zealand right now. The competition runs till October 16 and features work by global designers, artists, and costumers—it's New Zealand's largest theatrical production. The competition is just part of the event, though—there are dancers, musicians, and aerialists, too.\nOur photo shows Infini-D, a 2019 winner that is, according to a press release, 'a homage to Yayoi Kusama—a meditation on geometry, dimensionality, and cinematic postmodern gothic,' by Australian designers Tara Morelos, Ahmad Mollahassani, and Nelia Justo. It's not just the look that's unconventional: The outfit was created using electronics, acrylic, cardboard, and fabric. We suspect it's not designed to be worn in the rain.\nWOW is the brainchild of Dame Suzie Moncrieff, a sculptor who envisioned art displayed on the moving human body rather than static, dull gallery walls. She organized the first event in 1987, in the rural New Zealand area of Nelson, where she lived. Now it's held in New Zealand's capital, Wellington, and it's become a worldwide phenomenon, with 103 designers from around the globe delighting audiences this year.", + "date": "2022-09-29", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Southern right whale diving in the Golfo Nuevo near the Valdes Peninsula, Argentina", + "caption": "Giants of the Southern Ocean", + "subtitle": "Southern right whale", + "copyright": "© Gabriel Rojo/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The end of September in the Southern Hemisphere means warming weather and the nearing of summer. For southern right whales like this one off the coast of Argentina, it's time to migrate southward toward Antarctica and rich feeding grounds. Southern right whales are a subspecies of right whale that inhabit the oceans below the equator. They feed on krill at the surface of the water, holding their mouths open as they swim through clouds of the tiny crustaceans.\nRight whales got their name because they were the 'right' whale to hunt, desirable to whalers because they were relatively slow and floated when they died. Right whales are easily identifiable by the thick white calluses on their heads. They tend to be social and curious creatures and sometimes have close encounters with humans. They spend the southern winter in warmer waters closer to the equator. The whale featured today surfaced off the Valdes Peninsula, home to the largest breeding population in the world, and a fitting location for the Southern Whale Natural Monument, created in 1984. In these protected waters, thousands of whales will mate and give birth, staying until October or November, when they will begin their great migration south.", + "date": "2022-09-30", + "path": "US/images/2022-09-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-09-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park, California", + "caption": "Spirit of the Puffing Wind", + "subtitle": "Yosemite National Park turns 132", + "copyright": "© Jeff Foott/Minden Pictures", + "description": "There are thousands of waterfalls in Yosemite National Park, but perhaps none are as well known as Bridalveil Fall. First things first: Don't call it 'falls' because then someone may think you were in Utah where another waterfall bears the surprisingly similar name, Bridal Veil Falls. Bridalveil, as seen in the photo, is often the first waterfall visitors to Yosemite encounter. It plunges 617 feet and flows year-round, fed with water from Ostrander Lake nearly 10 miles away. When the flow is light, brisk winds blow the water sideways. That's why the Ahwahneechee Native Americans, who have lived in the Yosemite Valley for centuries, traditionally called the waterfall Pohono, or 'Spirit of the Puffing Wind.'\nWhen Yosemite was made a national park on this date in 1890, it not only preserved this jewel of the Sierra Nevada from being turned over to sheep grazing, it was also pivotal to the continued idea of protecting natural areas for the future. Scottish American environmentalist John Muir is credited with convincing President Benjamin Harrison to preserve the Yosemite Valley, and that success kicked off a string of conservation efforts that would eventually lead to the creation of the National Park System. Today, Yosemite's pristine wilderness is internationally known for mountains, granite cliffs, giant sequoia groves, and, of course, waterfalls.", + "date": "2022-10-01", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hot air balloons at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico", + "caption": "The oldest way to fly", + "subtitle": "Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta", + "copyright": "© gmeland/Shutterstock", + "description": "October means pumpkin fields, Halloween, leaf-peeping, and the World Series. But in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the beginning of October means a skyful of hot air balloons. The 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest gathering of balloonists in the world, with more than 500 hot air balloons going aloft this week. The now nine-day event got its start by launching 13 balloons from a shopping mall parking lot in 1972 to celebrate the birthday of a local radio station. It has easily become the biggest event of the year in Albuquerque, whose entire populace can view balloons in flight simply by stepping outside their homes and looking up.\nThe event is staged from the 365-acre Balloon Fiesta Park, on the northern outskirts of Albuquerque with the Sandia Mountains a few miles away. The Balloon Fiesta claims to be the most photographed event in the world, and it's easy to understand why. The highlight of the week is a mass ascension, in two waves, of all the balloons, decorated with every color and some shaped like animals or cartoon characters. In the age of jets and helicopters and rockets, this mass celebration of nearly silent flight reminds us that the magic of flying is not about speed, but simply reaching the sky.", + "date": "2022-10-02", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Port House, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Antwerp, Belgium", + "caption": "A future built on the past", + "subtitle": "World Architecture Day", + "copyright": "© Dmitry Rukhlenko/Alamy", + "description": "In Belgium's largest city, the Antwerp Port Authority is housed in a century-old building that sports a gleaming new addition. The update to the building, known as the Port House, was the vision that Zaha Hadid created with her team at Zaha Hadid Architects, which won a 2009 competition to build the new structure around a 1911 firehouse. Work was completed in 2016, the same year the famed architect died. The expansion is intended to resemble the hull of a sailing ship with a protruding bow glimmering with diamonds, recalling Antwerp's longtime trade in precious stones.\nToday we celebrate World Architecture Day and its 2022 theme of 'Architecture for well-being.' Architecture that preserves historic buildings by combining them with modern structures is becoming more prevalent as cities seek to retain the spirit of their earlier incarnations while creating new, modern spaces and never-before-seen constructions. Some famous examples of this style include the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, the Museum of Military History in Dresden, Germany, and another Hadid design, St. Antony's College in Oxford, England.", + "date": "2022-10-03", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula", + "caption": "Golden cliffs of deep space", + "subtitle": "World Space Week", + "copyright": "© NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI", + "description": "Since the first pictures arrived from the James Webb Space Telescope this July, the world has been mesmerized by the vividness, resolution, and literally otherworldly nature of the telescope's infrared images. The JWST's technology will revolutionize the fields of astronomy and cosmology, allowing observation of the first stars in the universe and the formation of the first galaxies. The telescope's high infrared resolution and sensitivity may even allow it to reveal potentially habitable exoplanets.\nToday marks the first day of World Space Week, a UN-recognized event that runs each year from October 4, the anniversary of the launch of Sputnik in 1957, to October 10, the anniversary of the Outer Space Treaty going into effect in 1967. We're celebrating with this iridescent image of an early star-forming region called the Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula, captured in infrared.", + "date": "2022-10-04", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Caribbean flamingos, Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico", + "caption": "Single file, now!", + "subtitle": "World Teachers' Day", + "copyright": "© Claudio Contreras/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Class trip? Looks like this teacher has their youngsters in line. If only it were always this easy.... Today is World Teachers' Day, and we're celebrating educators of all kinds. This year's theme is 'Teachers at the heart of educational renewal,' and it highlights the remarkable efforts of teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. They've had to balance health and safety concerns with an abrupt switch to remote learning or partial in-person classes, all while focusing on the education and well-being of their students.\nOur flamingo teacher here may not have had to worry about COVID, but they certainly have their wings full. Though their gray charges don't look flamingo-y yet, they will. Flamingo youngsters, like those here at the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, develop the coloration of adults at around 1 to 2 years of age, so those trademark pink feathers will soon start to appear. The hot-pink coloring comes from the flamingo diet: They eat food that contains a lot of alpha and beta carotenoid pigments, such as algae, bugs, crustaceans, and mollusks.", + "date": "2022-10-05", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Basque Coast Geopark in the Bay of Biscay near Bilbao, Spain", + "caption": "Dragon tails trail to the sea", + "subtitle": "International Geodiversity Day", + "copyright": "© Olimpio Fantuz/eStock Photo", + "description": "These dragon tail-like structures that stretch into the Bay of Biscay are part of one of the most unique and remarkable geologic formations on the planet. The Basque Coast of northern Spain is a wonderland for geologists and for people who just like looking at cool rocks. Guided tours of the Basque Coast Geopark allow visitors to discover 60 million years of uninterrupted geologic history.\nToday is International Geodiversity Day, an observance introduced by the United Nations in 2021 to bring awareness to the many aspects of nature that aren't alive but are so crucial to our planet nonetheless, from rocks and soils, to landscapes, fossils, and glaciers.", + "date": "2022-10-06", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Designs projected on the Oberbaum Bridge during the yearly Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany", + "caption": "An old bridge in a new light", + "subtitle": "Berlin Festival of Lights", + "copyright": "© John MacDougall/AFP via Getty Images", + "description": "The double-decker Oberbaum Bridge is one of Berlin's most beloved and iconic landmarks. For centuries the Oberbaum Bridge connected the two districts of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg until they were separated by the Berlin Wall from 1961 to 1989. The first bridge at this spot was built in the 1700s, although the current road-and-rail Oberbaum was constructed at the end of the 19th century.\nIt remains an important symbol of unified Berlin, and a prominently featured landmark in the city's annual, weeklong Festival of Lights, which begins today. The international festival, now in its 18th year, transforms Berlin's buildings and landmarks with artful displays of light, as colors, patterns, and images are projected onto structures across the city. Here we see the Oberbaum all lit up for the 2020 festival—a far cry from its Cold War days. Despite growing concerns about an energy crisis in Germany this winter, Berlin's Festival of Lights will go on as planned in 2022, though in a scaled-down version, according to officials at the city government.", + "date": "2022-10-07", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Glass octopus in the Atlantic Ocean off Cabo Verde", + "caption": "See-through cephalopod", + "subtitle": "World Octopus Day", + "copyright": "© Solvin Zankl/Minden Pictures", + "description": "One of the least understood of sea creatures, this glass octopus lives in the depths of the ocean where sunlight can't reach, about 3,000 feet down. Glass octopuses are rarely seen and difficult to observe, but they're a great example of the diversity of the order Octopoda, which we're celebrating today on World Octopus Day. The observance comes around, appropriately, every Oct 8.\nThe more we learn about octopuses, the more fascinating they reveal themselves to be. They're among the most intelligent and behaviorally diverse creatures in the sea. Octopuses can remember and recognize individual humans and are among the very few animals known to be able to use tools. Some, like the giant Pacific octopus, are enormous, and some are tiny. They live in a variety of habitats, from tidal pools to the deepest abyss of the ocean.\nIn the darkness where they live, glass octopuses are nearly invisible, which helps them elude predators like bottlenose whales. Only their eyes give them away. The species is relatively small, with a mantle (the bulbous 'head' that houses the animal's organs) about 4 inches long and a total length of about 18 inches. And their lives, like those of most octopus species, are brief—just a few years. They grow quickly, mature early, reproduce, and die soon after that, never seeing the light of day.", + "date": "2022-10-08", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Phytoplankton blooming in the Chukchi Sea off the coast of Alaska", + "caption": "What's blooming so brightly?", + "subtitle": "Earth Science Week", + "copyright": "© Norman Kuring/Kathryn Hansen/U.S. Geological Survey/NASA", + "description": "Hundreds of shades of blue are marbled together in this cool shot. No, it's not a work of modern art, it's right off the brush of nature. This is a satellite photo of phytoplankton blooming near Alaska as the cool, salty Chukchi Sea mingles with warmer, fresher water closer to shore.\nBut just what are phytoplankton? They're microscopic sun-powered organisms that float near the surface of the ocean, drifting with the currents. In fact, their name derives from the Greek 'phyton' for plant and 'planktos' for wanderer or drifter. Delicious and nutritious to various creatures living in oceans and estuaries, they're also vital to everyone on Earth: Phytoplankton are responsible for about half of the world's photosynthesis, the sun-powered process that takes in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.\nWe're talking phytoplankton today in honor of Earth Science Week, an international event encouraging all of us to learn about or even devote our lives to the Earth sciences. This year's theme is 'Earth Science for a Sustainable World,' emphasizing science's role in sustaining our planet. So, time to dust off that microscope and visit your local science museum, or perhaps just learn more about beautiful, swirling phytoplankton.", + "date": "2022-10-09", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The 'Circle of Sacred Smoke' sculpture by Junkyu Muto frames Devils Tower in Wyoming", + "caption": "'Circle of Sacred Smoke'", + "subtitle": "Indigenous Peoples' Day", + "copyright": "© Nagel Photography/Shutterstock", + "description": "We're celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day by peering through the sculpture called 'Circle of Sacred Smoke' aka 'Wind Circle' or 'Circle Wind' at Devils Tower, one of the most famous rock monoliths in the US. The 'Circle,' sculpted by Japanese artist Junkyu Muto and installed in 2008, is the third of seven 'peace sculptures' placed around the world. Twelve feet high and made of white marble, it's intended to evoke a puff of smoke from a Native American ceremonial pipe.\nDevils Tower is a majestic Wyoming butte considered sacred by Indigenous tribes of the Great Plains like the Cheyenne, Crow, Lakota, and Kiowa. In myth, Devils Tower is associated not with the devil but with a great bear: Crow and Cheyenne names for it translate to Bear's House, Bear's Lodge, or Bear's Lair. The vertical grooves in the tower are said to be the bear's claw marks.", + "date": "2022-10-10", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wall screw-moss glistening with water droplets, Netherlands", + "caption": "Magnified moss", + "subtitle": "Tortula moss, Netherlands", + "copyright": "© Arjan Troost/Minden Pictures", + "description": "You may be surprised to learn that this elegant plant dappled with water droplets is a variety of moss: Tortula muralis, better known as wall screw-moss. It's found all over the world, even in urban areas where more sensitive mosses have a hard time thriving because of dry soil and air pollution. Mosses in general are accurate monitors of air pollution—they absorb air and water, so contaminants can also be measured in their cells.\nWall screw-moss is just one of at least 12,000 species of moss, ancient plants that date back 450 million years. The hardy bunch has weathered climate swings for eons, capable of surviving in icy tundra or scorching desert plains. They don't have roots—instead, they absorb moisture through hairlike rhizoids (which also act as anchors) on their surface. This ability to suck in water so efficiently makes mosses among the first plants to recover from forest fires or extreme heat, spreading out to stabilize the soil and keep it hydrated for other plants.\nHow appropriate, then, that our photograph captured raindrops on the moss. This is a perfect example of what's known as macro photography, when the image is many times larger than life-size. All the better to enjoy the delicate beauty of nature.", + "date": "2022-10-11", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ammonite Pavement at Monmouth Beach, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Dorset, England", + "caption": "Stepping back in time", + "subtitle": "Fossil Day", + "copyright": "© AWL Images/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Travel back 199 million years with a trip to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, a 95-mile-long stretch of coastline in southern England. This stunning fossil display is known as the Ammonite Pavement, where thousands of ammonite fossils are embedded in a limestone ledge at the west end of Monmouth Beach in Dorset. Although the ammonites look rather like snail shells, these are fossils of extinct sea creatures that are more closely related to today's octopus or squid. Britain's Natural History Museum notes that the fossil-filled ledge is unique in the world because of the sheer number and size of the ammonites: The fossils reach up to 27 inches in diameter. If you want to check them out, timing is everything—the ledge emerges at low tide, and there are more ammonites in large rocks nearby, too.\nToday is National Fossil Day, when we celebrate the fascinating world of extinct creatures and plants. It's no coincidence that it falls during Earth Science Week: We can learn more about our planet and all living things from this visible, touchable legacy of our past.", + "date": "2022-10-12", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bull and female moose in Denali National Park, Alaska", + "caption": "When being in a rut is OK", + "subtitle": "Alaska moose", + "copyright": "© Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott/Minden Pictures", + "description": "After months of eating, roaming, and avoiding predators, Alaska moose spend autumn trying to propagate the species during what is called the rutting season, which runs from late September to early October. Males, called bulls, will mark their scent on trees to attract females. They’ll also fight other bulls for access to females, called cows.\nFights between bulls can sometimes be fatal, and occasionally a bull will have to wait until next year's rut to mate if it loses a fight. Virtually all cows have only one mate per year, but bulls can mate with 25 cows over a 12-month period.", + "date": "2022-10-13", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Waterfall on the Río Arazas in Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Pyrenees, Spain", + "caption": "Gateway to Iberia", + "subtitle": "Río Arazas in Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Spain", + "copyright": "© David Santiago Garcia/Cavan Images", + "description": "Striking in any season, but particularly beautiful in years when the warmth of summer stretches into fall, the Pyrenees have served as a natural border between the Iberian Peninsula and the rest of Europe since the earliest civilizations took root there. Located in the center of the range, Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park was created in 1918 and expanded in 1982. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.\nBoasting sheer cliffs and deep, verdant valleys, the park is a photographer's dream, with a landscape defined by dramatic geological landforms and diverse ecosystems shaped by the drastic elevation changes of the Pyrenees. The region is home to several species that can only be found here, including the Pyrenean chamois and the Pyrenean desman, or water mole. The mammal considered the most rare and important in the region, the bucardo or Pyrenean ibex, went extinct in January 2000 despite preservation efforts.", + "date": "2022-10-14", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Naqsh-e Rostam archaeological site near Persepolis, Iran", + "caption": "Final resting place of kings", + "subtitle": "International Archaeology Day", + "copyright": "© mshirani/Shutterstock", + "description": "Naqsh-e Rostam is an ancient necropolis carved into the mountains of southwestern Iran, a porthole into one of the earliest civilizations to flourish in ancient Persia. The tombs of four Achaemenid kings (you can see three of them here) are marked by rock reliefs carved high above the ground into the cliff face. This site and the area around it are of huge significance to the history of Iran and its people. They're also a shining example of the role archaeology plays in understanding our past. On the third Saturday of every October, we pause to celebrate and recognize the contributions of archaeologists as interpreters of human history.\n'Necropolis,' the word for a complex of tombs and burial plots, literally translates as 'city of the dead.' This one is close to the ruins of the ancient Achaemenid ceremonial capital of Persepolis. One of the tombs is identified by an inscription as being the resting place of Darius I, aka Darius the Great, and the others are believed to be the tombs of Darius' son, Xerxes I, Artaxerxes I, and Darius II, leaders during the Achaemenid dynasty from 522-330 BCE. Naqsh-e Rostam is also home to relief carvings depicting kings of the later Sasanian Empire, the last Iranian empire before the Muslim conquests of the 7th and 8th centuries. Only a few hundred yards away is the archaeological site known as Naqsh-e Rajab, with more rock carvings depicting three Sassanid kings and a high priest. While these civilizations have faded, what they created endures as a permanent record of human history.", + "date": "2022-10-15", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Prince Christian Sound in southern Greenland", + "caption": "Southern tip of a northern isle", + "subtitle": "Prince Christian Sound in southern Greenland", + "copyright": "© Posnov/Getty Images", + "description": "The sheer size of Greenland is hard to put in perspective. The world's largest island is more than 836,000 square miles—that's more than three times the size of Texas and 170,000 square miles larger than Alaska. It is a land of deep fjords and thick ice that must have made the Norse explorers feel right at home when they landed there a thousand years ago.\nToday we find ourselves at the southern tip of Greenland, in Prince Christian Sound, a fjord system 60 miles long, at times as narrow as 1,500 feet across. It flows through steep canyons of granite with slopes rising 1,200 feet above the water. The placid calm of these waters is frequently disrupted by calving glaciers, breaching whales, and the cruise ships that visit the region. The only human habitation in this frozen landscape is the Inuit village of Aappilattoq, home to about 100 people.", + "date": "2022-10-16", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Long-eared owl in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands of the Czech Republic", + "caption": "Widespread and long-eared", + "subtitle": "Long-eared owl in the Czech Republic", + "copyright": "© Ondrej Prosicky/Alamy", + "description": "Whooo is that up in that tree? Why, that's just a typical long-eared owl, sometimes called the lesser horned owl or cat owl. It's one of the most numerous owl species in the world with an estimated population between 2 million and 5.5 million long-eared owls widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. Our featured friend today was found in the Czech Republic, but they'll adapt to several kinds of habitats.\nMaybe that adaptability is why they're unusually social, as far as owls go. They'll often roost together in large groups—anywhere from 20 to 100 of them may hunker down together for the winter. You might think it would be easy to see such a large group of owls, but long-eared owls are sneaky. They hide in thick cover, which makes them harder to find, especially when their feathers blend in with the surrounding branches and foliage. Early spring, before the leaves have fully returned, is the most likely time you'd catch a glimpse of a 'parliament,' or group, of long-eared owls.", + "date": "2022-10-17", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain", + "caption": "Night outside the museum", + "subtitle": "The Guggenheim Bilbao turns 25", + "copyright": "© Jeremy Horner/Getty Images", + "description": "Considered one of the world's most important architectural works of the past few decades, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao celebrates its 25th anniversary today. To commemorate the event, the museum has unveiled a slogan: 'Art Inspires Future.' The museum has also released a special edition of its logo in which the characteristic Gs of the Guggenheim brand move like gears to shape the number 25. Perhaps they'll serve cake as well?\nDesigned by famed Canadian American architect Frank Gehry, the museum not only changed the skyline of Bilbao, Spain, by transforming the city's decrepit port area, it changed the entire way the city was perceived by the world. Architect Philip Johnson called it 'the greatest building of our time.' The acclaim was echoed by critic Calvin Tomkins, writing in The New Yorker, who characterized it as 'a fantastic dream ship of undulating form in a cloak of titanium.'\nSince its opening on this day in 1997, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is credited with renewing the Spanish city from a gritty industrial backwater into a glitzy travel hotspot—a metamorphosis now described as the 'Bilbao effect.' Cities around the world have been attempting to repeat the formula: Hire a 'starchitect' to put a neglected locale on the cultural map, which will in turn attract more investment, prestigious brands, and tourism. Some attempts have been more successful than others, but there's no denying that Bilbao has long since arrived.", + "date": "2022-10-18", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Thuringian Forest in autumn with Wartburg Castle, Germany", + "caption": "'Wait, mountain—you shall bear my castle!'", + "subtitle": "Wartburg Castle overlooking Thuringian Forest in Germany", + "copyright": "© ezypix/Getty Images", + "description": "As you glance over today's photo of the trees changing color in the Thuringian Forest in Germany, make note of the castle in the distance. That's Wartburg, a castle built in the Middle Ages that holds significance to Christians. It was the home of St. Elizabeth of Thuringia (aka St. Elizabeth of Hungary), and later, where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German while in exile. Wartburg is the area's most popular tourist attraction and has been recognized for its quintessential medieval architecture.\nThere's some clever wordplay in the name Wartburg. 'Warte' is German for both 'watchtower' and 'wait.' Tradition suggests the castle's founder, upon seeing this forested hillside, exclaimed 'Warte, Berg—du sollst mir eine Burg tragen!' or 'Wait, mountain—you shall bear my castle!' Note the 'berg' and 'burg' in that quote, which translate to mountain and fortress, respectively. And so in the grand German tradition of mashing words together, the name Wartburg came to be.\nIf the castle isn't of interest to you, the Thuringian Forest, known as the Green Heart of Germany, has plenty of its own charm for tourists. The oldest and most popular long-distance hiking trail in Germany, the Rennsteig, runs for about 110 miles within the forest. If you're out for a hike you'll notice the general quietness of the area and fresh, unpolluted air. You may even happen upon the tiny villages that pepper the area and have a reputation for welcoming outsiders.", + "date": "2022-10-19", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hoffmann's two-toed sloth mother and young, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica", + "caption": "Hangin' around", + "subtitle": "International Sloth Day", + "copyright": "© Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Is there another animal that has as coveted a life as the sloth? Your answer depends on how highly you rate the ability to just laze around all day, but in honor of International Sloth Day, let's all just embrace slothfulness. If you want to live the sloth life, head outside and hang upside down in the nearest tree. You won't be able to dangle there as long as a sloth though, because they spend most of their lives doing it. Their arms, legs, hands, and feet evolved for literally 'hanging around' like the pair of Hoffmann's two-toed sloths in today's photo.\nTwo-toed sloths might be better named as two-fingered: They have three toes on their hind legs. Even still, two-toed and three-toed sloths are distantly related, despite a shared preference for living the slow life in rainforests. The mother and child in today's photo are chilling together in a coastal town of Costa Rica. They won't be together forever, though, as part of the sloth's 'best life' is living alone. Adult sloths rarely interact with one another—though sometimes females will get together and, assumedly, hang out.", + "date": "2022-10-20", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cypress trees in autumn, Georgia", + "caption": "Leaf-peeping, Southern style", + "subtitle": "Bald cypress trees in Georgia", + "copyright": "© Chris Moore/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Fall foliage is the hallmark of autumn, when thoughts turn to flannel and corduroy, pumpkin spice and s'mores. Sunny days and crisp nights invite us to step outside to enjoy the changing colors of the leaves. While some may consider the maples of New England the leaf-peeping gold standard, others would give the prize to the aspens of the Rocky Mountains or the cypress trees of the South.\nThese bald cypress trees in Georgia turn brilliant shades of gold, orange, and crimson that rival their northern competitors. Most varieties of cypress are evergreen, but bald cypresses are deciduous—their lacy needles turn this vibrant copper color in autumn and fall in winter, then the trees grow a new set of needles in the spring. Bald cypresses are native to the southeastern US and flourish in the Mississippi River basin along the Gulf Coast. They're a familiar sight in the bayous of Louisiana and also grow in the coastal plains of the mid-Atlantic. Bald cypresses thrive in wet conditions like riverbanks and swamps. Commonly reaching well over 100 feet tall, these slow growers provide important habitat for amphibians, fish, and birds, and they protect coastlines from erosion and flooding. If you're in the area this time of year, head to the swamp to see the autumn display before the gentle giants shed their fall outfits.", + "date": "2022-10-21", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Karst mountains in Guilin and Lijiang River National Park, China", + "caption": "Misty mountain hop", + "subtitle": "Guilin and Lijiang River National Park, China", + "copyright": "© Sean Pavone/Alamy", + "description": "Mountains pierce the mist like dragon's teeth in this enchanting location. Though it may look like the setting of a fantasy story or science fiction epic, the remarkable Guilin and Lijiang River National Park is quite real.\nThe park is one of the most popular natural attractions in China. The Lijiang, or Li River, flows through the region's limestone karst landscape. It's the karst that gives the area its unusual geologic features, notably the cone-like hills covered in lush greenery, but also the craggy caves below the surface.", + "date": "2022-10-22", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mute swan in Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, near Valkenswaard, the Netherlands", + "caption": "An ugly duckling no more", + "subtitle": "Mute swan", + "copyright": "© David Pattyn/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The mute swan is a symbol of beauty and elegance, thanks in no small part to the beloved fairy tale 'The Ugly Duckling,' about an awkward and unsightly duckling who upon growing up discovers he is actually a swan. The proverbial story is often used as a lesson in transformation and the relative nature of beauty. One glance at this swan, seen here holding a feather in a nature preserve in the Netherlands, and it's easy to see how the idiom 'graceful as a swan' came about.\nMute swans are native to Europe and an introduced species in North America. Despite their name, mute swans do make sounds, although they tend to be less vocal than other swan species. The misnomer is also the source of the phrase 'swan song,' which refers to the final act or performance of a long career. Long ago, it was believed that swans sang a beautiful song shortly before their death after a lifetime of silence.", + "date": "2022-10-23", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Oil lamps arranged on a rangoli to celebrate Diwali in Guwahati, India", + "caption": "Lighting the world", + "subtitle": "Diwali lights in Guwahati, India", + "copyright": "© Biju Boro/Getty Images", + "description": "The oil lamps called 'diyas' have been lit for Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in Guwahati, India. Diwali is a five-day celebration of the symbolic victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diyas are a traditional symbol of the festival, and they are arranged on a rangoli, a colorful pattern made on the floor using dried rice flour, colored powdered stone, flower petals, or other colorings. Rangoli designs are more than just attractive—they're believed to attract Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. Each day of the festival has its own significance, but day three—called Lakshmi Puja—is considered the main event. To prepare for Lakshmi Puja, people clean their homes to welcome Lakshmi's blessings of prosperity and happiness. A rangoli design is created near the entrance to a home or building, and families pass down traditional designs from generation to generation.\nDiwali is one of the most important festivals of the Hindu faith, though it is also embraced by Sikhs, Jains, and even some Buddhists. Lamps are lit in homes, temples, and markets, and you'll spot hanging lanterns illuminating just about any public space.", + "date": "2022-10-24", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Orcus sculpture in the Gardens of Bomarzo in Bomarzo, Italy", + "caption": "Park of the Monsters", + "subtitle": "'Park of the Monsters,' Bomarzo, Italy", + "copyright": "© Scott Wilson/Alamy", + "description": "Join us for a pre-Halloween trip to a small Italian town about 60 miles northwest of Rome. We're taking you to Bomarzo, where a once-forgotten 16th-century garden holds monstrous sculptures that are meant to evoke anything but pleasure. In our photo, 'The Mouth of Orcus,' a Roman god of the underworld and punisher of broken oaths, gives visitors the feeling of being swallowed into the abyss. During a visit to the Parco dei Mostri (Park of the Monsters), as it's known, you'll come across other grotesque sights such as a dragon being attacked by lions, a giant shredding a man, and Hannibal's elephant snatching a Roman soldier.\nNearly 500 years after their creation, the grotesque figures still evoke a feeling of horror, perhaps as they were always meant to do. They were commissioned by Bomarzo's Duke Vicino Orsini as a way to cope with his grief upon the death of his wife.", + "date": "2022-10-25", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Brocken spectre in Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria", + "caption": "A ghost on the mountain", + "subtitle": "Brocken spectre in Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria", + "copyright": "© Maya Karkalicheva/Getty Images", + "description": "With Halloween around the corner, we present the ghostly image of a Brocken spectre. Despite appearances and the season, there's nothing paranormal about a Brocken spectre. It's the magnified shadow of an observer cast in midair upon a cloud opposite a strong light source. Brocken spectres are rare but climb a mountain at dawn up to the misty slopes and you may be fortunate enough to witness the effect. The spectre, also known as a Brocken bow, mountain spectre, or spectre of the Brocken, can appear anywhere in which conditions are right—like here in the Balkans of Bulgaria. But it's the thick fogs of the Brocken, a peak in the Harz Mountains in Germany, from which the phenomenon draws its name.", + "date": "2022-10-26", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy", + "caption": "A kiss and a sigh", + "subtitle": "Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy", + "copyright": "© Doug Pearson/Alamy", + "description": "Beneath Venice's Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs) is a popular place to kiss your beloved as a gondolier guides you through the city's canals. But the sighs that the name refers to aren't from staring into your darling's eyes. The enclosed bridge, completed in 1600, connects the Prigioni Nuove (New Prison) to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace, and it is said that a prisoner's last look at beautiful Venice would be from that bridge. And that's reason enough to sigh indeed.", + "date": "2022-10-27", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stormy sky over Lake Geneva in Lausanne, Switzerland", + "caption": "On a dark and stormy night...", + "subtitle": "Frankenstein Friday", + "copyright": "© Suradech Singhanat/Shutterstock", + "description": "If the sight of storm clouds gathering over Lake Geneva puts you in a dark mood, then you have an idea of Mary Shelley's frame of mind when she conceived the story that would become her seminal work. While Shelley wrote several historical novels and travel books, it was this macabre story of a grotesque creature that made her legacy.\nToday and every final Friday of October is Frankenstein Friday, a celebration of Shelley's 1818 novel about a doctor who reanimates the dead—a tale of terror that many also think of as the first science fiction novel. Shelley concocted the concept for 'Frankenstein' (aka 'The Modern Prometheus') at Lake Geneva in the northern Alps on the French-Swiss border. She spent an unusually cold and wet summer there in 1816 with her future husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Lord Byron, both poets. Confined indoors, the group challenged one another to come up with ghost stories. Mary Shelley quickly wrote the short story that would become 'Frankenstein,' inspired in no small part by the gloom and chill of Lake Geneva on one dark and stormy night.", + "date": "2022-10-28", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sea angel", + "caption": "Angel of the sea", + "subtitle": "Sea Slug Day", + "copyright": "© Alexander Semenov Images/Shutterstock", + "description": "Swimming into view like an oceanic Halloween specter, today's 'sea angel' is one of about 3,000 sea slug species. Sea slugs can be found in all the oceans and seas of the world. Scientifically known as nudibranchs, sea slugs are mollusks and today is the day the world celebrates them. What, you didn't know? Perhaps that's because technically it's the birthday of the premier authority on all things related to sea slugs, Terry Gosliner. Gosliner has identified nearly half of the known sea slug species in the world, has written 150 scientific papers about them, and has personally named around 350 individual species. 'Everything about them just piques the imagination,' he says. So, we're saying 'Happy birthday, Terry' by taking a moment to examine the sea angel.\nSea angels are classified in six different families, and they're all remarkably small, with the largest being only about 3 inches long. They can be found anywhere from under the ice in arctic waters to tropical seas and all points in between. Gelatinous in nature, they're also mostly see-through. You see those 'wings' there in the photo? They allow the sea angel to 'fly' around in the water at about 0.22 mph, which may not seem very fast, but it's about twice as fast as its most common prey, the sea butterfly. Belying their name, these angels are ambush predators that actively attack and extract sea butterflies (technically sea snails) from their shells. Some species of sea angels emit a toxin to keep predators away, which has caused other sea creatures to carry them around as a sort of underwater pepper spray to fend off their own predators. Given this, maybe 'sea guardian angel' would be a more fitting name. Someone call Terry.", + "date": "2022-10-29", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Polar bear at the edge of Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada", + "caption": "Hunters of the North", + "subtitle": "Polar Bear Week", + "copyright": "© Sean Crane/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The largest carnivore on land roams the icy north. Polar bears like this one spend much of their lives on sea ice rather than terra firma, stalking their favorite prey: seals. Superbly insulated against the cold, polar bears are uniquely suited for life on the ice—so they're especially vulnerable to a warming planet. Their plight is the focus of Polar Bear Week, observed the first week of every November, bringing attention to these creatures who live far out of sight of most humans.\nPolar bears live in portions of Greenland, Norway, Russia, Alaska, and Canada. Most of Canada's polar bears live near the vast Hudson Bay, seen here near the delta of the Seal River. As summer ends, hungry bears who have been living on fat reserves for months gather on the shores of Hudson Bay, waiting for ice to form so they can return to the hunt. Due to climate change, the ice-free period of summer has grown longer, cutting short the bears' hunting season and making human-bear encounters more likely. And while the latter may seem like good news for bear-watchers, these maritime beasts are best viewed from afar.", + "date": "2022-10-30", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Trees in Wychwood Forest near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England", + "caption": "Who's in this creepy copse?", + "subtitle": "Wychwood Forest, Oxfordshire, England", + "copyright": "© Frederick Ardley/Getty Images", + "description": "What better way to spend Halloween than with a ghostly apparition in a scary haunted forest? Today we've (ill-advisedly?) wandered into Wychwood, an English forest with more than its share of spooky backstory. Many people walking in these woods have reported unexplained phenomena, such as feeling a hand on their shoulder and turning to find…no one. Or hearing children wailing as they're driven through the forest in a ghostly horse-drawn carriage.\nBut maybe the most spine-tingling yarn linked to Wychwood is that of Amy Robsart, whose ghost is said to haunt the forest. Born almost 500 years ago, she was the first wife of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, a favorite—and perhaps love interest—of Elizabeth I of England. Robsart died mysteriously from a fall down the stairs in Cumnor Place, the couple's rented home in Oxfordshire, while Dudley was away at the royal court. But was it murder? Suicide? A simple misstep? Theories and conspiracies abound to this day.\nLegend has it that her apparition lingered at the foot of the stairs, screaming, and Dudley never slept in that house again. But later, as he rode through Wychwood one day, the specter of Robsart caught up with him and told him he'd be dead within 10 days—and he was. So, if you find yourself walking in Wychwood this Halloween, or any night, stay clear of ghostly women with dire warnings. [Note: This photo was enhanced with the help of AI image-generating tools.]", + "date": "2022-10-31", + "path": "US/images/2022-10-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-10-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Skeleton figures (calacas) dressed up for Día de los Muertos celebrations in Mexico", + "caption": "What are they celebrating?", + "subtitle": "Día de los Muertos celebrations in Mexico", + "copyright": "© Amelia Fuentes Marin/Getty Images", + "description": "It may seem odd to celebrate death—after all, it's the end of our personal era. But tell that to people who celebrate the Day of the Dead, or el Día de los Muertos, and they'll smile. They may explain that death is part of the circle of life, and as natural as any other human milestone. As our photo shows, the Day of the Dead is a big holiday in Mexico, where calacas—skeleton figures of musicians, workers, and other folks in merry scenes of everyday 'life'—lurk everywhere for weeks before the main event. Of course, living people also play dead for the day, donning skeleton outfits, masks, and grotesque makeup. Music, processions, and food add to the quirky, fun carnival atmosphere.\nThe Day of the Dead has deep roots in Mexico. In Aztec times, for example, the belief was that after people died, they traveled to the Land of the Dead, called Chicunamictlán. Mexico's pre-Hispanic beliefs eventually melded with Catholic celebrations of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day to create the joyous event celebrated today. Families leave food or other gifts on their loved ones' graves or on homemade altars called 'ofrendas,' welcoming deceased relatives for the day. No wonder it's viewed as a happy holiday—you get to hang out with the spirits of the dearly loved people whom you've lost. (Just don't let Uncle Joe tell one of his jokes.)", + "date": "2022-11-01", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Hughes H-4 Hercules, aka the Spruce Goose, November 1947, Long Beach Harbor, California", + "caption": "'If it's a failure, I'll probably leave this country'", + "subtitle": "75th anniversary of the 'Spruce Goose'", + "copyright": "© J R Eyerman/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today we're looking back to a time when an eccentric billionaire's dream of reaching new heights was still a novel idea. It was 75 years ago today that Howard Hughes' 'flying boat,' dubbed the 'Spruce Goose,' made its one and only flight. Officially named the Hughes H-4 Hercules, the press persisted in calling it the 'Spruce Goose' even though it was constructed almost entirely of birch wood. The plane was commissioned in 1942 by American industrialist Henry Kaiser, who supplied ships to the US during World War II. Kaiser recruited Hughes—the film producer turned pilot, engineer, and business magnate—to build a flying cargo ship that could avoid German submarines while transporting troops and war supplies across the Atlantic. The contract called for three of the planes to be built within two years. Hughes was still working on the design when the war ended—in the end, he delivered only the one in our photo, two years after V-E Day.\nAdjusted for inflation, the Spruce Goose cost roughly $213 million. It remains the largest flying boat ever built and when it was finished, it had the longest wingspan of any previously built aircraft at 320 feet, 11 inches. Even though the plane was no longer needed for the war effort, Hughes was committed to seeing it fly, which it did, but just barely. After liftoff, it flew at 135 mph roughly 70 feet above the water. It cruised for about a mile for a whopping 26 seconds. 'I put the sweat of my life into this thing,' Hughes had said just a few months prior, vowing to leave the country if it was a failure. Failure is in the eye of the beholder, however, as Hughes never left and his spending of government funds was considered reasonable, because, technically, the Spruce Goose did fly.", + "date": "2022-11-02", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Kilimanjaro with Cape buffaloes in foreground, Amboseli Biosphere Reserve, Kenya", + "caption": "An experiment in sustainability", + "subtitle": "International Day for Biosphere Reserves", + "copyright": "© RealityImages/Shutterstock", + "description": "UNESCO designated November 3, 2022, the first annual International Day for Biosphere Reserves. Biosphere reserves are vast areas around the world used to promote biodiversity, cultural diversity, environmentally sustainable economic development, and research and education on how humans can coexist with nature.\nThe Amboseli Biosphere Reserve, which we feature today, is located on the Kenyan side of Mount Kilimanjaro and includes an amazing variety of ecological zones, including dry mountain forests, mountains, savannah rangelands, wetlands, and swamps. Elephants, lions, and giraffes make their home in the Amboseli. Designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 1980, Amboseli was a focus of a UN-sponsored program to ensure the long-term conservation of biodiversity in the area, partly by involving the local population in sustainable use.", + "date": "2022-11-03", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Depiction of deities from the Tomb of Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt", + "caption": "Tomb of the Golden Pharaoh", + "subtitle": "A century since Tut's tomb was discovered", + "copyright": "© Stefan Lippmann/Universal Images Group via Getty Images", + "description": "A hundred years ago today, British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun, better known as King Tut, in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Though they first uncovered the tomb of the 'boy king' on November 4, 1922, Carter and crew took years to excavate the burial site. What they found astonished the world. It was loaded with more than 5,000 artifacts, including a solid gold coffin, face mask, thrones, archery bows, trumpets, a lotus chalice, furniture, food, wine, sandals, gold caps to protect Tut's toes, and fresh linen underwear. Because you should always bring clean undies, even when you're crossing into the realm of the dead.\nThough Tut is considered a minor pharaoh by historians, the discovery of his tomb was one of the most significant in the history of archaeology. The burial site was remarkably well preserved—unlike many neighboring tombs, it was untouched by grave robbers, thanks to debris covering the entrance for most of the tomb's existence. In the 1960s, Egypt allowed the treasures of King Tut to leave the country for display, and the exhibit has traveled the world numerous times. Today, King Tut's death mask and sarcophagus are displayed here at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.", + "date": "2022-11-04", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tigh Mor Trossachs on Loch Achray, Scotland", + "caption": "Reflecting its stylish past today", + "subtitle": "Tigh Mor Trossachs on Loch Achray, Scotland", + "copyright": "© Fortunato Gatto/eStock Photo", + "description": "Fairy-tale castle? Check. Stunning Scottish backdrop? Check. Calm, tranquil loch? Check. If Tigh Mor looks idyllic to you, you're not alone. Queen Victoria spent time here in its heyday, and though the old hotel (it was built in 1849) declined over the years, a multimillion-dollar restoration has brought it right back to its former glory.\nTigh Mor sits above Loch Achray in Scotland's Trossachs, a region with scenery so stunning it draws artists and painters like moths to a flame. Writers are also inspired by its beauty: Way back in the early 1800s Sir Walter Scott's poem 'The Lady of the Lake' and novel 'Rob Roy' stirred interest in visiting this area of wooded glens, braes, and waterways called 'the Trossachs.'\nToday many visitors hike or bike the Trossachs Trail, a beautiful 40-mile route that starts at Loch Lomond and winds along rivers and through woods, offering family-friendly adventures as well as challenges for mountain bikers and rock climbers. More of a water person? The Trossachs are also great for canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, swimming, and fishing on rivers and lochs aplenty.", + "date": "2022-11-05", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Runners in the 1990 New York City Marathon crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge", + "caption": "Racing through the five boroughs", + "subtitle": "New York City Marathon", + "copyright": "© David Madison/Getty Images", + "description": "The route for the 2022 New York City Marathon starts right here at the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, crossing from Staten Island into Brooklyn and eventually coursing through all five boroughs of New York. This photo gives you an idea just how many people will be running today. Because the race starts early on a November morning, many runners show up in layered clothing to beat the typical chill. But once they heat up from running, those layers come off and are often discarded on sidewalks. Race organizers collect the activewear left behind by 50,000 runners, about 26 tons a year, and donate it to charity.", + "date": "2022-11-06", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lunar eclipse above Mount Crested Butte, Colorado", + "caption": "Blood moon", + "subtitle": "Lunar eclipse", + "copyright": "© Mengzhonghua Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "If you missed the first full lunar eclipse of the year back in May, you'll get another chance tonight as the second blood moon (as lunar eclipses are often called) of 2022 takes to the sky over the Pacific region. Tonight's display can be seen from Asia, Australia, North America, and parts of northern Europe and South America. If you're lucky enough to find yourself under a clear sky, the view might look something like this image, taken over Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, during the lunar eclipse of September 27, 2015.\nA lunar eclipse is a happy accident of the solar system and is possible because of relative sizes of and distances between the sun, Earth, and moon. Every couple of years on average, the Earth casts a perfect shadow on the moon, causing a full lunar eclipse. During a full solar eclipse, the moon casts a perfect shadow on the Earth. While not as rare, and perhaps not quite as dramatic as a solar eclipse, lunar eclipses have plenty of upsides. For one, you can safely look at them without doing any harm to your eyes. They last for hours, while solar eclipses last minutes. And a lunar eclipse is visible from a much larger portion of the planet—in fact, the eclipsed moon can be seen at the time of the eclipse wherever the moon is above the horizon.\nIf you want to see tonight's lunar eclipse in the US, you'll likely have to sacrifice some sleep. Totality on the West Coast begins at 2:16 AM, 5:16 AM on the East Coast, and will last about 85 minutes. The next total lunar eclipse won't happen until March 2025, so a few hours of lost sleep seem a small price to pay for this dazzling view.", + "date": "2022-11-07", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sky lanterns take flight during the Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand", + "caption": "Launching hopes and prayers", + "subtitle": "Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand", + "copyright": "© Suttipong Sutiratanachai/Getty Images", + "description": "The bright light of the full moon is mirrored by lit lanterns launched skyward in the Thai festival of Yi Peng. It's a beautiful celebration, as you can see, and it happens around the second full moon at this time of year ('yi' means 'two' and 'peng' means 'full moon day'). Our photo shows the lanterns in Chiang Mai, Thailand's second-largest city and the home of the most famous Yi Peng observance, which has strong ties to the Lanna people of northern Thailand.\nYi Peng is a religious festival that also features entertainment and local traditional food. It is believed that sending lanterns up into the sky will honor the gods, and traditionally the release of lanterns has represented letting go of bad luck and wishing for good fortune. During the festival, lanterns or candles are also lit outside homes and businesses to show devotion to the Buddha.", + "date": "2022-11-08", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "European hedgehog in Sussex, England", + "caption": "Look, but don't touch", + "subtitle": "European hedgehog in Sussex, England", + "copyright": "© Jules Cox/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Join us for a trip across the pond as we take a moment to examine the prickly European hedgehog. Our friend in today's photo is in Sussex, England, but European hedgehogs are widespread across the continent. They're thought to be the largest and heaviest of the hedgehog family. A nocturnal creature, the hedgehog can often be found in gardens snacking on its preferred diet of insects.\nThe European hedgehog is sometimes considered an invasive species. In New Zealand, for example, the hedgehog has no natural predators and threatens the food supply of native bush birds. But it's hard to blame such a cute little creature. With roughly 6,000 spines on its back, the hedgehog was, at one point, used as an unofficial symbol for NATO, chosen because it's a peaceful animal that has a rather pointed defense system.", + "date": "2022-11-09", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rock formations in Badlands National Park during a lightning storm, South Dakota", + "caption": "Happy birthday, Badlands National Park", + "subtitle": "Badlands National Park turns 44", + "copyright": "© DEEPOL by plainpicture", + "description": "Forty-four years ago today, a rugged, inhospitable area of South Dakota was designated a national park to protect the many fossils found there. The region has a 12,000-year history as hunting grounds for Native Americans. In fact, the name we know it by today, Badlands, comes from the Lakota phrase 'mako sica,' which literally translates to 'bad lands.' Covering nearly 380 square miles, its harshly eroded rock formations make it one of the most distinct landscapes in the United States.\nAnd it's still forming! The National Park Service says the Badlands erode about an inch every year, which is awfully fast as erosion goes. Scientists estimate that within the next half million years, the Badlands will have eroded away completely. Might want to start planning your visit soon.", + "date": "2022-11-10", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington, DC", + "caption": "Honoring those who served", + "subtitle": "Veterans Day", + "copyright": "© Cvandyke/Shutterstock", + "description": "On the National Mall in Washington, DC, just north of the Reflecting Pool, is a sculpture honoring the women who served during the Vietnam War. The military efforts of women, less visible than those of men, are commemorated by the Vietnam Women's Memorial, featured today on Veterans Day. While Memorial Day honors those who died during military service, Veterans Day recognizes the service of all veterans, whether or not they served during a war. Veterans Day, a federal holiday, was originally known as Armistice Day and coincides with the anniversary of the end of World War I. For this reason, other countries also observe today as a holiday.\nThe Vietnam Women's Memorial was officially dedicated on Veterans Day in 1993. During the Vietnam War, 265,000 American women volunteered to serve. About 11,000 were stationed in Vietnam, most as nurses. Women were not allowed to serve in combat roles then as they are now. It took decades before their contributions were publicly acknowledged with the addition of this memorial. It depicts three uniformed women tending to a wounded soldier and reminds us of the roles women played during this and other wars, often behind the scenes, as nurses, physicians, air traffic controllers, translators, and intelligence officers.", + "date": "2022-11-11", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bald eagles near Haines, Alaska", + "caption": "A convocation of eagles assembles", + "subtitle": "Alaska Bald Eagle Festival", + "copyright": "© Marion Vollborn/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Each November as many as 4,000 bald eagles descend on the Chilkat River near Haines, Alaska, to feed on the late run of chum and coho salmon that have returned to spawn in the river flats. It's a feast for birds and birders alike, as the raptors tear into a never-ending supply of tasty fish. The largest congregation of eagles in the world, it's celebrated by the annual Alaska Bald Eagle Festival in the second week of November. The event features live raptor demonstrations, educational programs, guided hikes, and live music.", + "date": "2022-11-12", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Punch Bowl on the River Quoich in the Cairngorms, Aberdeenshire, Scotland", + "caption": "Take a sip from the Punch Bowl", + "subtitle": "River Quoich in Aberdeenshire, Scotland", + "copyright": "© AWL Images/Danita Delimont", + "description": "In the eastern Highlands of Scotland, tucked into the forested plateaus of the Cairngorms mountain range, is a small but beloved river that runs through a ravine. The River Quoich is frequented by nature lovers, hikers, and intrepid paddlers willing to brave its surprisingly swift currents and its several waterfalls, including the one featured here, the Linn of Quoich. This spot is famous for the bowl-shaped cavity in the rock that you see on the left.\nCalled the Punch Bowl, this natural feature has become the star attraction for those who visit the river and take the 3-mile hike along its banks. According to lore, the Earl of Mar, the 18th-century nobleman who owned the forest, placed a ceremonial punch bowl atop the hole and drank from it after a successful deer hunt. Queen Victoria loved these pine woods and built a rustic lodge near the falls around 1850. While the beauty of the River Quoich is fit for a queen, you don't have to be royalty to enjoy it.", + "date": "2022-11-13", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ruins of the medieval castle of the Knights of St. John above the village of Chorio, Halki Island, Greece", + "caption": "High above the Aegean Sea", + "subtitle": "Castle ruins on the island of Halki, Greece", + "copyright": "© Massimo Ripani/eStock Photo", + "description": "Halki, a tiny Greek island in the Aegean Sea, is the type of place you go to when you need a getaway from your getaway. Off the beaten path, Halki is quiet and sleepy when other Greek islands are flush with visitors. The only way to arrive is by ferry. Halki, with a total area of just 11 sun-kissed square miles, is the smallest inhabited island in the Dodecanese island group.\nOne of the most popular attractions on Halki is the ruins of this medieval castle built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century in the now abandoned village of Chorio on the island's south-facing shore. It's a short, uphill walk from the only town on the island, the port village of Emporio, where most of the island's few hundred permanent residents live. A significant portion of the population left in the mid-20th century, many of them settling in the Gulf Coast town of Tarpon Springs, Florida, which lays claim to having the highest percentage of Greek Americans of any US city. People from Halki and other Greek islands were lured to Tarpon Springs to work as sponge divers, a skill they honed for generations in Greece. These days, not much goes on in Halki beyond eating, relaxing, and swimming. Like all Greek islands, Halki has beautiful beaches. Here, you're more likely to have them all to yourself.", + "date": "2022-11-14", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "North American river otters swimming in Acadia National Park, Maine", + "caption": "You 'otter' check this out", + "subtitle": "River otters at Acadia National Park, Maine", + "copyright": "© George Sanker/Minden Pictures", + "description": "You 'otter' know something about the creatures in today's photo. They're a pair of North American river otters swimming in Maine's Acadia National Park. Technically members of the weasel family, these 'water dogs' aren't just locked into rivers. They can be found in other waterways and along the coasts of North America. A myopic animal with eyesight adapted to help with swimming, river otters will come right up on humans or boats, usually within a few feet.\nThey're active year-round, though they tend to do most of their business at night, which primarily consists of hunting and eating. River otters are highly active predators, usually going after fish, but they have been known to munch on fruit, reptiles, ducks, and even the rare beaver. River otters are highly sensitive to pollution, so will tend to disappear from tainted areas. Scientists value them as trusted bioindicators of the environments where they live due to the way their bodies accumulate various chemical compounds.", + "date": "2022-11-15", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado", + "caption": "A 50-year balancing act", + "subtitle": "50 years of World Heritage Sites", + "copyright": "© Brad McGinley Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "At its World Heritage Convention on November 16, 1972, UNESCO adopted an international treaty that for the first time linked the concepts of nature conservation and preservation of cultural properties. The World Heritage Sites program was sparked by Egypt's plans to construct the Aswan High Dam. UNESCO helped save thousands of antiquities that would have been lost as a result of the dam, which flooded a large swath of the Nile Valley.\nColorado's Mesa Verde National Park, where Ancestral Puebloans lived for seven centuries, was among the first World Heritage Sites chosen by the UNESCO committee, in 1978.", + "date": "2022-11-16", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bridge on the McKenzie River Trail, Willamette National Forest, Oregon", + "caption": "Take a hike!", + "subtitle": "National Take a Hike Day", + "copyright": "© Don Paulson/Danita Delimont", + "description": "It's National Take a Hike Day, so what better time to lace up those boots and head out on a trail to pay homage to John Muir, the patron saint (not really) of US hiking. Muir was instrumental in persuading the government that enjoying nature is the right of every American and that there should be an official national park system. He saw the spectacular beauty of the American West when he walked through the Sierra Nevada in California, and was passionate about preserving the country's national wonders. In 1892, Muir founded the Sierra Club, an environmental organization that protects wild lands to this day.\nThe US boasts more than 60,000 miles of national trails, and you can choose coastal paths or mountain climbs, forest meanders or historical walks like Boston's Freedom Trail. Our photo shows Oregon's McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, part of the Willamette National Forest. This trail winds by lakes, rivers, and springs, guiding you through shady old-growth forests. One highlight: the view overlooking Tamolitch Blue Pool, a crystal-clear pool created by the river bubbling up into it.", + "date": "2022-11-17", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The gates of the Royal Palace (Dar al-Makhzen) in Fez, Morocco", + "caption": "Keyholes to the kingdom", + "subtitle": "International Day of Islamic Art", + "copyright": "© Adam Smigielski/Getty Images", + "description": "The International Day of Islamic Art, proclaimed by UNESCO in 2019, occurs every November 18 to celebrate past and contemporary artistic expressions of Islam, and to highlight Islamic artists' contributions to world civilization. November 18 also marks Morocco's independence day, commemorating Sultan Muhammad V's return to Morocco from exile in November 1955.\nOur image honors both of today's events: You're beholding the main gates of the Dar al-Makhzen, the royal palace of the King of Morocco in the city of Fez. While the palace was originally founded in 1276, these ornate gates were added in the 1960s and '70s, crafted of wood and bronze—plus intricate mosaic tiling, a hallmark of Islamic art both old and new.", + "date": "2022-11-18", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Virgin River in Zion National Park, Utah", + "caption": "103 years of Zion", + "subtitle": "Zion National Park turns 103", + "copyright": "© Jonathan Ross/Getty Images", + "description": "Our photo brings us to a 16-mile stretch of the Virgin River where it cuts a spectacular thousand-foot-deep gorge through the upper reaches of Utah's Zion Canyon. Flowing through Zion National Park (which turns 103 today!), the Virgin River is home to unique plants and animals that aren't found anywhere else, due to the unique intersection of biomes found where the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert all meet. Without the water of the Virgin River system, creatures like the woundfin minnow, one of rarest species on the planet, couldn't exist.", + "date": "2022-11-19", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'World in Progress II,' a land art painting by Saype, United Nations Headquarters, New York City", + "caption": "Creating a better world", + "subtitle": "World Children's Day", + "copyright": "© Valentin Flauraud/Shutterstock", + "description": "Color, creativity, and fun are three things that go along with being a kid, so what better way to illustrate World Children's Day than with this huge (we're talking more than 100,000 square feet!) piece of 'land art' in New York City, painted by the French-Swiss artist known as Saype. Gifted to the United Nations by Switzerland in honor of the UN's 75th anniversary, 'World in Progress II,' shows two children busily drawing and using origami to create their ideal world.\nWorld Children's Day launched in 1954 as Universal Children's Day, and it's always celebrated on November 20, the date in 1959 when the UN adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. The day is meant to focus global attention on improving the lives of children around the world, and to foster equality and inclusion among the youngest generation. After all, children are our future!", + "date": "2022-11-20", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar", + "caption": "Kickoff in Qatar", + "subtitle": "2022 FIFA World Cup", + "copyright": "© Qatar 2022/Supreme Committee via Getty Images", + "description": "Finally, after years of planning, building, and controversy, the 2022 World Cup is kicking off in Qatar. It's the biggest event on the international soccer calendar, bringing together the globe's top teams to proudly represent their countries. The prestigious World Cup tournament has been held every four years since 1930, except when WWII derailed it in 1942 and 1946. There will be fierce competition in Qatar as the champion French team seeks to defend their title, with the final scheduled for Qatar National Day, December 18. This is the first World Cup hosted by a country in the Middle East, and it's later in the year than usual due to the hot weather in Qatar.\nControversy swirled around Qatar 2022 from the get-go. Senior officials in FIFA, soccer's governing body, expressed concerns about corruption in the process of awarding World Cup hosting to Qatar, though an internal investigation didn't prove any violation. Soon Qatar's treatment of the country's invaluable 2 million migrant workers—most from Africa and Asia—was criticized, with groups like Amnesty International citing unethical labor practices. While Qatar enacted new laws to improve worker safety, conditions, and pay due to the international spotlight, Amnesty has stressed that these laws must also be effectively implemented. Perhaps the extent of the reforms will be revealed as soccer fans flood the nation and the TV cameras roll.", + "date": "2022-11-21", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red fox in Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen Nature Reserve, Netherlands", + "caption": "A fox in the dunes", + "subtitle": "Red fox in the Netherlands", + "copyright": "© Edwin Giesbers/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today we're heading to the Netherlands to visit the red foxes at the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen Nature Reserve. This protected area about 8 miles west of Amsterdam is host to not only a diverse assortment of plants and animals, but also hundreds of specially designed sand dunes that help filter rainwater. The Waterleidingduinen ('water supply dunes') have been the source of the city's drinking water since the 19th century.\nMaybe for almost as long, red fox sightings have been common at the Waterleidingduinen. Red foxes are the world's largest foxes and are widespread across the Northern Hemisphere. They stick together with their families, the young often helping to care for the next generation of kits. Not fully content in the woods, red foxes are increasingly colonizing urban areas. It's just the latest move in a long history of foxes sharing the planet with humans, as they appear in the folklore of Native American, Greek, Celtic, and Chinese cultures.", + "date": "2022-11-22", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sunflower", + "caption": "Nature, art, and...math?", + "subtitle": "Fibonacci Day", + "copyright": "© Dileep Chandran/Alamy", + "description": "The sunflower is an eye-catcher, growing to the sky and brightly singing of summer no matter the time of year. Helianthus annuus is native to the Americas, and its flowering head is actually made up of more tiny flowers that mature into seeds (and, of course, get eaten around the world). But did you know that sunflowers also bring one of nature's mathematical wonders to life?\nThe gorgeous sunflower displays its seeds in two spirals that twist and curve in opposite directions, fanning out from the center to the golden petals. If you mapped either of those spirals on a graph, they would closely follow the Fibonacci sequence (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21…), where you add a number to the one before it to get the next number. While the famous spiral formula is attributed to Fibonacci, the 13th-century Italian math whiz, scholars in India described the sequence centuries before him—and they probably weren't the first to figure it out either. But regardless of the origin story, each November 23 (11/23…get it?) we celebrate the infinite series known as the Fibonacci sequence.", + "date": "2022-11-23", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cranberry bog", + "caption": "A crimson quagmire", + "subtitle": "Happy Thanksgiving!", + "copyright": "© SHSPhotography/Getty Images", + "description": "Whether made from scratch or plopped out of a can, your cranberry sauce started in a bog like the one seen here. Cranberry shrubs are planted in beds surrounded by dikes. Once the fruit ripens in the fall, the beds are flooded with water, creating bogs full of submerged shrubs. A harvester machine dislodges the berries, which float to the top of the water. Then they're easily corralled on the surface with flexible booms.\nThe very sour cranberries will need to be further processed, with lots and lots of sugar, to be palatable as turkey's best friend on the Thanksgiving table. Cranberries grow wild in the wetlands of North America and were an important food for Native Americans, who used them to make pemmican, a nutritious paste of berries, dried meat, and fat. Today, the US accounts for more than half of commercially grown cranberries in the world.", + "date": "2022-11-24", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Monks Mound at the Cahokia Mounds UNESCO World Heritage Site near Collinsville, Illinois", + "caption": "Pyramid built by Native Americans", + "subtitle": "Native American Heritage Day", + "copyright": "© Matthew Gush/Alamy", + "description": "Today we mark Native American Heritage Day and Month with the imposing pyramid now known as Monks Mound, once the center of a city that rivaled any European city of the age in population. Built by people of the Mississippian culture, construction of Monks Mound began early in the 900s CE in present day southern Illinois. By around 1050 the area had grown into a major hub of commerce and agriculture now known as Cahokia. With a population that may have exceeded 40,000 at its peak, Cahokia was the largest urban center north of the great Mesoamerican cities of Mexico and Central America. In the 13th century, for reasons still debated by scholars, the city began to decline, and it was abandoned around 1350. Excavations in the 19th and 20th century revealed a society far more sophisticated and complex than many had believed existed north of Mesoamerica previously.\nNative American Heritage Month celebrates the rich traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Island communities. Public schools are encouraged to enhance student understanding of Native Americans by providing classroom instruction focusing on Indigenous history, achievements, and contributions, while many government institutions make efforts to recognize the contributions of the first Americans.", + "date": "2022-11-25", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "An olive tree in front of the Temple of Concordia on the island of Sicily, Italy", + "caption": "A symbol of peace", + "subtitle": "World Olive Tree Day", + "copyright": "© Alfio Finocchiaro/Shutterstock", + "description": "While not everyone would recognize this as an olive tree, most of us understand the meaning of the phrase 'extending an olive branch,' long known as a gesture of peace and friendship. That sentiment of compassion, harmony, and wisdom is at the heart of UNESCO's World Olive Tree Day, created in 2019 and observed every November 26. The intent of the day is to bring attention to the resolution of conflict worldwide and to the preservation of the olive tree itself, like this one standing in front of the Temple of Concordia in Agrigento, Italy. The well-preserved, Greek Doric temple was built on what is now the south shore of Sicily, around 440 BCE. Olive trees are native to the coastal regions of the Mediterranean and are cultivated today in places with similar climates, like parts of California and Israel. About 90% of harvested olives are used to make olive oil, the quintessential ingredient in Mediterranean cooking.\nThe cultivation of olives is about as old as human civilization itself, as are some of the trees themselves. Although olive trees do not grow very tall, usually no more than 30 feet, they live a very long time. One of the oldest known trees in the world, in Portugal, is believed to be 3,350 years old. Many live for millennia, their trunks growing thick and gnarled, and their branches bearing fruit century after century. As civilizations rise and fall around them, these hardy trees remain resilient and steadfast.", + "date": "2022-11-26", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cecropia leaf atop lobster claw petals, Mexico", + "caption": "Unbe-leaf-able", + "subtitle": "Cecropia leaf and lobster claw petals in Mexico", + "copyright": "© Gerry Ellis/Minden Pictures", + "description": "No doubt your eyes are drawn to the large, silver-bluish leaf in today's photo, but there's a little more to this colorful display. We're on the floor of a Mexican rainforest to examine a large Cecropia leaf and some lobster claw petals. The genus called Cecropia contains some of the most recognizable neotropical trees anywhere, but the roughly 60 different species can be hard to tell apart. All Cecropias grow fast, by tree standards anyway. On average, they'll climb about 2.5 feet per year and under perfect conditions can grow as much as 10 feet in that time, eventually reaching around 60 feet tall. When dried, Cecropia leaves shrivel into a fist-like form which displays interesting patterns and shapes. Not only are Cecropias very popular with animals like sloths, monkeys, and toucans for their fruit and leaves, many species have a symbiotic relationship with Azteca ants. Cecropias provide shelter and food for ants, and the ants in turn defend the trees from plant-eating predators.\nThe other striking leaves here are cup-shaped flower petals of the hanging lobster claw plant, or what botanists call the Heliconia rostrata. With its bright colors and distinctive shape, the lobster claw is often cultivated as an ornamental plant for tropical gardens. Gardeners looking to attract birds love the Heliconia because its plentiful nectar draws hummingbirds to its downward-facing flowers. Those same flowers have special recognition in Bolivia as 'patujú,' the national flower, which appears on one of the country's flags.", + "date": "2022-11-27", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mars", + "caption": "Fourth rock from the sun", + "subtitle": "Red Planet Day", + "copyright": "© NASA/Alamy", + "description": "About 140 million miles away from Earth, the most relatable planet in the solar system orbits the sun. Mars, popularly known as the Red Planet, is the fourth planet from the sun, after Mercury, Venus, and Earth. We know more about Mars than any other planet but our own. That knowledge has been gained over centuries and has grown exponentially in recent years with the successful landings on Mars of the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers in 2012 and 2021 respectively. Today we celebrate those and other accomplishments on Red Planet Day, which coincides with the launch of Mariner 4, the first probe sent to Mars, on this day in 1964.\nMars was observed in ancient times as a bright and moving object in the night sky, distinct from the stars. Even its reddish tint was observed by the naked eye. Our curiosity was cemented. It might not be the planet closest to ours—Venus owns that title—but it seems to be the planet that most captures our imagination. The more we learn, the more we can imagine that Mars might have been just like Earth a long time ago, possessing organic life, rivers and oceans, and a much thicker atmosphere than it does today. Current conditions on Mars, while not exactly habitable, are hospitable by comparison to those on other planets, maybe the most compelling reason we're inclined to imagine that living on the Red Planet might someday be possible.", + "date": "2022-11-28", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great blue herons building a nest in Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida", + "caption": "A day for giving", + "subtitle": "Giving Tuesday", + "copyright": "© Imagebroker/Alamy", + "description": "The largest heron in North America, the great blue heron makes its nest in a 'basket' made from twigs, usually placed high in a tree. The herons line the interior with moss, leaves, grass, and other softer materials, and tend to return to the same nesting site each year, though not the same nest. The male heron finds building materials while the female assembles the nest, then both birds maintain and add to it. The helpful male heron shown here is presenting his mate with nesting material—he seems an apt mascot for this year's Giving Tuesday.\nAlways observed on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the US, Giving Tuesday began in 2012. It has since spread around the globe, as other countries have embraced the idea. The purpose of the observance is to encourage everyone to set aside some time to do something good for others. So this year, after you've finished your shopping, think about contributing to your favorite nonprofit, giving to someone in need, or just helping someone build their nest.", + "date": "2022-11-29", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Old Town of Rovinj, Croatia", + "caption": "Jewel of the Adriatic", + "subtitle": "Old Town of Rovinj, Croatia", + "copyright": "© trabantos/Shutterstock", + "description": "Beautiful, historic Rovinj dips into the Adriatic like a toe testing the water. The 200-foot-tall bell tower of the Church of St. Euphemia overlooks Rovinj's historic center. The church, which was built in the early 1700s over the remains of older Christian holy structures, acts as a beacon that welcomes home the town's fleet of fishing boats each evening.\nMore than 2,000 years old, Rovinj was once an island—it wasn't connected to the mainland until 1763, when the narrow channel was filled in. Today the city's economy comes from tourism, and the romantic cobblestone streets are home to numerous bars, restaurants, and museums. It's on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Istria.", + "date": "2022-11-30", + "path": "US/images/2022-11-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-11-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Paradise Harbour, Antarctica", + "caption": "The other continent down under", + "subtitle": "Antarctica Day", + "copyright": "© SinghaphanAllB/Getty Images", + "description": "The most isolated continent in the world is hands down the polar desert that is Antarctica, the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth. Inhospitable as it sounds, Antarctica, which lies almost completely below the Antarctic Circle, is also a place of stunning beauty as evidenced by this image of Paradise Harbour, aka Paradise Bay, near the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctica is also extraordinarily vulnerable to the effects of climate change, worth remembering today on Antarctica Day, which marks the anniversary of the signing of the 1959 Antarctic Treaty. The international agreement protects Antarctica as a scientific preserve.\nThe Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of Antarctica and the closest to South America, making it relatively accessible. Paradise Harbour is one of the most-visited places on the continent, and a regular stop for cruise ships. The area is home to a thriving colony of penguins and is an excellent place to see glacial calving. While the loss of glacial ice is normal, the process has accelerated at an alarming rate due to global warming. The mile-thick ice sheet that covers Antarctica accounts for 70% of the planet's supply of fresh water. To put that in perspective, if it all melted, sea levels would rise by 200 feet. Without this land of ice, the world would look a lot different.", + "date": "2022-12-01", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tlikakila River Delta in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska", + "caption": "Preserving Alaska's natural beauty", + "subtitle": "Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act marks 42 years", + "copyright": "© Dawn Wilson Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "On this day in 1980, the single largest expansion of protected lands in history doubled the size of the US National Park System. As a result, Alaska now has eight national parks, plus numerous monuments and preserves that protect more than 157 million total acres. When President Jimmy Carter signed the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, the public was granted the right to appreciate stunning locations like the one in today's photo: the braided river delta of the 51-mile-long Tlikakila River in Lake Clark National Park.\nIn the native Athabaskan language, Tlikakila literally means 'salmon are there river.' The park is known for its salmon-laden waterways and the fish are of major importance to the local economy and ecosystem. Local bear populations benefit from the excess salmon, and bear watching is very popular at Lake Clark. The abundance of salmon has also benefited a wolf pack within the park—the only one in the world known to be solely dependent on salmon.", + "date": "2022-12-02", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Miami Beach, Florida", + "caption": "Chasing summer in the art world", + "subtitle": "Art Basel Miami Beach", + "copyright": "© Matteo Colombo/Getty Images", + "description": "Every December the center of the art world convenes not in New York, Tokyo, or London, but in a town known more for its wide sandy beaches, café Cubano, and conga rhythms. Art Basel Miami Beach, which wraps up its three-day run today, is the American leg of an international art fair also staged in Basel, Switzerland (where the festival started in 1970), Hong Kong, and Paris. The event, now 20 years old, is the most comprehensive contemporary art fair in North America, attracting thousands of artists, dealers, collectors, appreciators, and just fun-seeking tourists for this annual burst of creativity steps from the sand.", + "date": "2022-12-03", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Elephants near Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Kenya", + "caption": "Trunks packed for the road", + "subtitle": "World Wildlife Conservation Day", + "copyright": "© Diana Robinson Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "We're taking a walk with these beautiful beasts for World Wildlife Conservation Day. Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, known as the Great White Mountain to local tribes, stands sentinel as these African bush elephants cross the vast savannahs of Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Habitat loss and poaching for ivory have decimated the populations of the bush elephant and its cousin the forest elephant, which roams the nearby foothills of Kilimanjaro.\nToday is an occasion to recognize our planet's fragile ecosystem and the daily impact humans have on biodiversity. It's up to all of us to help these elephants keep roaming.", + "date": "2022-12-04", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Saint Nicholas Day in Verbier, Switzerland", + "caption": "Santa slalom", + "subtitle": "Saint Nicholas Day in Verbier, Switzerland", + "copyright": "© Denis Balibouse/Reuters", + "description": "We're used to Santa Claus sliding down chimneys, but who knew he could ski? Thousands of Santa Clauses make a stunning downhill display to open the ski season in Verbier, Switzerland, each year. Why the costumes? Their annual descent also celebrates the feast day of Saint Nicholas, observed in Europe on December 5 and in the US on December 6.\nLittle is known historically of Saint Nicholas, but he's thought to have grown up under the Roman Empire, in a wealthy Greek family in what's now southern Turkey. When his parents died, he used his inheritance to help those in need, the sick, and the suffering—even tossing gifts through strangers' open windows (not chimneys) now and then. Nicholas joined the early Christian clergy as a bishop, dedicating his life to serving others generously. It's said he loved and helped children especially, and that, of course, is at the root of the legend of Santa Claus.", + "date": "2022-12-05", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A great egret in Everglades National Park, Florida", + "caption": "Stretching out in the Everglades", + "subtitle": "Everglades National Park turns 75", + "copyright": "© Troy Harrison/Getty Images", + "description": "We're heading down to Florida today to celebrate the 75th year of Everglades National Park, the largest tropical wilderness in the United States. The park was established in 1947 to defend a fragile ecosystem and covers about 20% of the entire Everglades wetland. But even with the park service's protection, the Everglades' features, primarily shallow freshwater pools, have suffered significantly due to human activity.\nFor example, the park is the most important North American breeding ground for wading birds, like the great egret seen in today's photo. Though great egrets are a robust and widespread species, breeding pairs in the park have declined to a tenth of what they once were. And great egrets are just one of 40 species native to Florida listed as endangered or threatened in the Everglades—so one can see why this unique corner of the country demands protection.", + "date": "2022-12-06", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mokoli'I Island in Kaneohe Bay, seen from Kualoa Regional Park, Oahu, Hawaii", + "caption": "Where the battle began", + "subtitle": "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day", + "copyright": "© Riddhish Chakraborty/Getty Images", + "description": "While most know the US entered World War II after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, fewer know that the battle on December 7, 1941, actually started here on Oahu's eastern shore at the old Kaneohe Bay Naval Air Station. Now a Marine Corps airfield, the base lies beyond the small, cone-shaped Mokoli'I Island in the background of this image.\nKaneohe Bay is a protected notch along the windward shore of Oahu, about 10 miles from Pearl Harbor. To ensure a successful attack, the Japanese first destroyed American air defenses here, taking out dozens of planes before moving on to the ships tied up at Pearl Harbor—starting a chain of events that would alter the world.", + "date": "2022-12-07", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Cathedral of Florence, Italy", + "caption": "Birthplace of the Renaissance", + "subtitle": "The Cathedral of Florence, Italy", + "copyright": "© Alexander Baert/Amazing Aerial Agency", + "description": "Considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence helped lead Europe out of the Middle Ages as a center of politics, finance, art, and culture. Seven-odd centuries later, it's a snap to get aerial views of that era's marvels, like the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (known more simply as the Cathedral of Florence). A crowning achievement in a city of crowning achievements, the complex includes a campanile, or bell tower, and a white-roofed baptistery in addition to the cathedral with its grand dome.", + "date": "2022-12-08", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Muskox mother and calf in Dovre-Sunndalsfjella National Park, Norway", + "caption": "What are these ancient animals?", + "subtitle": "Muskoxen in Dovre-Sunndalsfjella National Park, Norway", + "copyright": "© Robert Haasmann/Minden Pictures", + "description": "These handsome beasts are a living legacy of primeval times—they've watched history unfold around them from the era of the woolly mammoth. The cow and calf in our photo belong to Norway's only herd of muskoxen, and you can visit them in Dovre-Sunndalsfjella National Park. If you feel like roaming by yourself, follow the signposted Musk Ox Trail; just be aware that the massive animals are known to attack if they feel threatened, so give them a wide berth. That sound too scary? Jump on a park safari with an experienced guide who can keep you safe and help you see the muskox in all its hairy glory.", + "date": "2022-12-09", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia", + "caption": "When just a pinch of salt won't do", + "subtitle": "Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia", + "copyright": "© Theo Allofs/Minden Pictures", + "description": "More than 2 miles above sea level, near the crest of the Andes, is an anomaly of the natural world, a salt flat bigger than many countries. The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the largest salt flat in the world at about 4,000 square miles. The salt flat is the remains of an ancient lake that evaporated long ago leaving behind a thick mineral crust that is both a source of edible salt and a critical breeding ground for, of all things, flamingos. But for a battery-hungry world, the greatest riches might lie below the crust—a vast brine rich in lithium.", + "date": "2022-12-10", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tangle Creek Falls in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada", + "caption": "Rocky Mountain runoff", + "subtitle": "Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada", + "copyright": "© Jeff Foott/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Jasper National Park boasts numerous breathtaking waterfalls, but the multi-tiered cascade of Tangle Creek Falls makes for a must-see spectacle. Located off the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93) in Alberta, the falls are easily accessed. Tangle Creek Falls' misty spray can be felt out on the highway itself. If you're looking to capture some breathtaking shots, it may be worth getting off the highway and going closer to the falls to truly soak in its beauty.", + "date": "2022-12-11", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Poinsettia plants", + "caption": "Holiday hues", + "subtitle": "Poinsettia Day", + "copyright": "© Elizabeth Fernandez/Getty Images", + "description": "It's been almost 200 years since poinsettias were first brought to the US from their native Mexico, where the Aztecs used the leaves to make dye and the sap to treat fevers. American botanist and government representative Joel Roberts Poinsett introduced the scarlet foliage to the US in 1828. Flash forward to the 1960s, when a breeding program resulted in hardier, fuller plants and many variations. The booming poinsettia wholesale trade in the US brings in a whopping $250 million a year. The House of Representatives designated December 12 as Poinsettia Day in 2002. Poinsettias are the top-selling potted plant in the US and Canada, brightening holiday tables every December.", + "date": "2022-12-12", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hallstatt, Austria", + "caption": "A city so nice they made it twice", + "subtitle": "Hallstatt, Austria", + "copyright": "© Jon Arnold Images Ltd/Alamy", + "description": "This tiny, snow-dusted village is Hallstatt, in Austria's mountainous Salzkammergut region, sandwiched between the shore of Lake Hallstatt and the slopes of the Dachstein Mountains. The salt mines here are thought to be among the oldest in the world and were once the backbone of Hallstatt's economy. Today they're a popular tourist attraction—this little village draws in so many visitors that it is considered an area of over-tourism. Hallstatt has sought to limit the number of people who can visit each day.\nHallstatt's charms are so considerable that an identical recreation of the town was built in Guangdong, China, in 2011. So, if they can't squeeze you into Hallstatt, perhaps you can pop over to China's version.", + "date": "2022-12-13", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great horned owls and a gilded flicker on a saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona", + "caption": "Counting crows...and every other bird", + "subtitle": "National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count", + "copyright": "© John Cancalosi/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It's that time again! Grab your binoculars and bird guide and head outside to start counting. The National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count starts on December 14 annually and runs until January 5. Originating as an actual hunt in the 19th century, on Christmas Day in 1900 someone had the bright idea to stop killing the birds and instead just observe them.\nConducted entirely by volunteers, the Christmas Bird Count is the largest citizen science project in the world. It helps to track the health and well-being of bird populations and is vital to conservation efforts. Without it, species like the great horned owl and the gilded flicker, seen nesting in a saguaro cactus in today's photo of Arizona's Sonoran Desert, could end up being underrepresented and possibly endangered.", + "date": "2022-12-14", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Borovets, Bulgaria", + "caption": "Winter wonderland for your wallet", + "subtitle": "Borovets ski resort in Bulgaria", + "copyright": "© Grigor Ivanov/Cavan Images", + "description": "This frosty scene shows Borovets, Bulgaria's oldest winter resort, established in 1896. It's a budget-friendly skiing alternative to the more expensive resorts in the Alps, especially for beginners and those looking for fun on the slopes without shelling out the big bucks.\nThe resort area was once used by Bulgarian royalty as hunting grounds. Borovets covers the foothills and ridge-spine of Musala Peak, the highest mountain in Bulgaria and the Balkans, in the eastern Rila Mountains, only a few dozen miles south of the national capital, Sofia.", + "date": "2022-12-15", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Holiday lights in the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Georgia", + "caption": "Let there be lights!", + "subtitle": "Atlanta Botanical Garden", + "copyright": "© Natalia Kuzmina/Alamy", + "description": "Winter comes alive at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Georgia for two months every year with a dazzling holiday light display, 'Garden Lights, Holiday Nights,' which began in 2011 and has become a tradition for local families and many tourists. Behind the shimmering lights, the garden staff has decades of experience in plant conservation and species recovery through the Southeastern Center for Conservation. The center works locally and globally to help efforts to preserve and proliferate a variety of plant species.", + "date": "2022-12-16", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mountain goats at Glacier National Park in Montana", + "caption": "As curious about you as you are about them", + "subtitle": "Mountain goats at Glacier National Park in Montana", + "copyright": "© Sumio Harada/Minden Pictures", + "description": "You're maybe more likely to see a mountain goat in Montana's Glacier National Park than anywhere else in the lower 48 states. And you may not just see the goats from afar—they are accustomed to humans and will saunter right up to visitors. You're going to want to keep your distance, though: Mountain goats can deliver forceful headbutts.\nThese goats are excellent climbers and often can be found on high cliffs and seemingly defying gravity on the sides of mountains. That's thanks to a special split hoof that allows them to grip rocky slopes. Being plant eaters, mountain goats tend to spend most of their time grazing and looking for places to lick up much needed minerals.", + "date": "2022-12-17", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida", + "caption": "Gateway to Latin America", + "subtitle": "South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida", + "copyright": "© Claudia Uripos/eStock Photo", + "description": "The seaside resort of Miami Beach is perhaps best captured here by the surf at South Beach, its most famous neighborhood. Cosmopolitan Miami Beach is perpetually fixed inside the lens of the world as a playground for the wealthy, glamorous, and aesthetically advantaged set. You're likely to hear many languages spoken while strolling the sidewalks of Miami Beach. It's home to the music academy known as the New World Symphony, and host to the visual arts festival, Art Basel. Miami Beach also boasts the world's largest array of preserved Art Deco structures. It's a favorite haunt of celebrities—none of whom can outshine the real star, this beach of endless sand.", + "date": "2022-12-18", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A northern cardinal perched in a common winterberry bush in Marion County, Illinois", + "caption": "A splash of color", + "subtitle": "Northern cardinal in winterberry bush", + "copyright": "© Richard and Susan Day/Danita Delimont", + "description": "This scarlet winterberry shrub is the perfect hiding place for the northern cardinal. What better spot for singing in the winter holidays? Winterberry is a deciduous holly that's native to North America and can be a modest shrub or a tree reaching up to 15 feet. The yellow and green flower clusters that bloom in spring give way to bright red berries in winter.\nCardinals winter in the Midwest and the Eastern US, brightening the dreary winter months with flashes of bold scarlet. It's only the male cardinal that sports the crimson plumage. Female cardinals are mostly light brown, with a bit of red. Some people believe sighting a cardinal is good luck or a message of support from a lost loved one.", + "date": "2022-12-19", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Christmas market at Belvedere in Vienna, Austria", + "caption": "Reflecting on Christmas", + "subtitle": "Christmas market at Belvedere Palace in Vienna", + "copyright": "© Diyana Dimitrova/Alamy", + "description": "Christmas markets win the holiday trifecta: You can buy interesting, often handcrafted gifts, they are set in picturesque, romantic towns and villages in Europe, and they tempt you with mulled wine and local delicacies. What's not to like? Christmas markets, or 'Weihnachtsmärkt,' are one of Europe's oldest Advent events.\nOur photo shows Austria's Belvedere Christmas market from across the Danube River, outside Upper Belvedere, one of two palaces on the property. If you visit a Christmas market, make the time to stroll, taking in all the sights and smells of the season. In Vienna, the architecturally impressive city goes all out for the holidays, with lights, decorations, and music, and the Belvedere Palace is a suitably dramatic backdrop.", + "date": "2022-12-20", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sun halo over Lake Antermoia in the Dolomite Mountains of Italy", + "caption": "Rainbow around the sun", + "subtitle": "Winter solstice", + "copyright": "© Walter Donega/Getty Images", + "description": "The days only get longer from here! The Northern Hemisphere marks the beginning of winter today, but the winter solstice is also the shortest day of the year. The rainbow that encircles the sun in our image, a sun halo, is above Lake Antermoia, in the Dolomite Mountains of northern Italy. Sun halos form when sun or moon light shines through ice crystals suspended in the upper atmosphere. When the light of the sun hits the crystals they serve as a prism, separating the light into individual colors of the spectrum, the same way rainbows occur after a rain shower.", + "date": "2022-12-21", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Christmas tree of the Galeries Lafayette in Paris, France", + "caption": "Season of light in the City of Light", + "subtitle": "Galeries Lafayette, Paris", + "copyright": "© Geoffroy Van der Hasselt/AFP via Getty Images", + "description": "Surely one of the grandest stores found in any city is the Galeries Lafayette in Paris. It's not just a place to shop but a destination as popular as any in the City of Light. At a time when department stores are fading and the entire retail industry is shifting, the Galeries Lafayette holds fast. It has survived financial crises, wars, and now the internet, remaining a celebrated part of life in Paris. Like Macy's or Rockefeller Center in New York, the Galeries Lafayette is synonymous with the holidays. A giant fir is decorated every holiday season under the store's signature stained glass dome—a ritual of Christmas cheer that Parisians have embraced for generations.", + "date": "2022-12-22", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gentoo penguins in Antarctica", + "caption": "'I've got a lot of problems with you penguins!'", + "subtitle": "Gentoo penguins in Antarctica", + "copyright": "© Nature Picture Library/Alamy", + "description": "For the uninitiated, the origins of the made-up holiday Festivus can be traced back to an episode of the hit '90s show, 'Seinfeld.' Based on the real family tradition of one of the show's writers, Festivus has taken on a life of its own in the real world and provides fans with a fun, tongue-in-cheek way to celebrate the holiday season while ignoring its pressures and commercialism.\nAnd with today's photo, it appears these Gentoo penguins in Antarctica are well aware of Festivus, as they seem to be engaging in one of the holiday's main traditions—the 'Airing of Grievances.' As far as Gentoos go, it's not uncommon for them to have plenty of grievances to air. Whether excommunication for infidelity, or jealousy of their neighbor's nesting stones, Gentoos can be salty. Maybe that's to be expected, though, as their diets are so loaded with the stuff that they literally leak highly concentrated saline from their beaks.", + "date": "2022-12-23", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Amalga Harbor, Alaska", + "caption": "All is calm", + "subtitle": "Christmas Eve", + "copyright": "© Mark Kelley/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "This isolated cove on 'the Last Frontier' is the least likely place you'd expect to find a Christmas tree decorated from head to toe with lights aglow. Amalga Harbor lies about 15 miles north of Juneau (one of the few coastal state capitals in the US) and shows that the public expression of Christmas cheer knows few limitations–and may include use of a small barge. This photograph was taken from nearby Ernest Gruening State Historical Park, which was named for the former governor of the Alaska Territory. Gruening led the territory from 1939 to 1953 before becoming one of the state's first US senators when Alaska became a state in 1959. After his political career ended, he and his wife lived in a cabin that was preserved as part of this historic site.", + "date": "2022-12-24", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Miniature holiday scene in Strasbourg, France", + "caption": "Have a merry little Christmas", + "subtitle": "Merry Christmas!", + "copyright": "© Kavalenkava Volha/Alamy", + "description": "For more than 400 years the city of Strasbourg, France, has transformed into a Christmas wonderland in December. Including displays such as this miniature village decorated for the holidays. Craftsmen and merchants sell ornaments and other gifts at Strasbourg's famous Christmas market. And there are plenty of satisfied customers—over 2 million visitors flock to the city every year to take in the festive sights and sounds. An immense Christmas tree is erected and decorated in Place Kléber, the central square, and the scents, songs, and twinkling lights of Christmas fill the city. It's no wonder that Strasbourg proudly calls itself the 'Capital of Christmas.'", + "date": "2022-12-25", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Beverley Westwood Common, East Yorkshire, England", + "caption": "Giddy family fun", + "subtitle": "Boxing Day in East Yorkshire, England", + "copyright": "© Les Gibbon/Alamy", + "description": "The sledders in our photo are enjoying Boxing Day in England, bundled up and hurtling down a hill at Beverley Westwood Common near Black Mill in East Yorkshire. Traditionally, Boxing Day is a day off to relax after the excitement of Christmas. What's behind the name? There are a few theories, but the most widely accepted one is that the name derives from the giving of 'boxes' (of gifts) to the poor the day after Christmas. Perhaps we should all follow that example today, as we eat Christmas leftovers and listen to lingering carols. How can we give a little Christmas to those who are less fortunate?", + "date": "2022-12-26", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blue Lagoon, Grindavík, Iceland", + "caption": "The healing powers of wastewater", + "subtitle": "Blue Lagoon spa, Grindavík, Iceland", + "copyright": "© Westend61/Getty Images", + "description": "Let's be frank here, the origin of today's beautiful picture is a pool of wastewater from a nearby geothermal plant. While that may not sound enticing, Iceland's Blue Lagoon is one of the country's most-visited attractions. The trick is to not get stuck on the 'waste' part of wastewater. The water here is clean, always hovers around 100° F, and is enriched with tons of silica—which is what makes it blue—and sulfur, thanks to the plant's processes. Those minerals, along with a little algae, are believed to combine into a highly beneficial tonic for skin and overall well-being.", + "date": "2022-12-27", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Maloja, Switzerland", + "caption": "A life-size snow globe", + "subtitle": "Maloja, Switzerland", + "copyright": "© Roberto Moiola/Getty", + "description": "The word 'picturesque' is an understatement when taking in today's image of Maloja, Switzerland. This Alpine village in the canton of Grisons is surely the envy and inspiration of snow globes the world over! Located just a few miles from the Italian border, the impossibly perfect winter scenes found here have inspired painters and artists for centuries. Majola is near Lake Sils, which makes this area a recreational destination in both summer and winter. At the center of our image is the crown jewel of Maloja, the Chiesa Bianca, a church built in the 1880s by a Belgian count. Today, the once solemn space is used to stage exhibitions and concerts.", + "date": "2022-12-28", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A pair of silver-studded blue butterflies", + "caption": "The butterfly effect", + "subtitle": "Silver-studded blue butterflies", + "copyright": "© Misja Smits/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The butterfly effect is a scientific concept coined 50 years ago today, and it has become a literary and metaphorical term to describe the idea that the smallest change may have massive, worldwide implications. It is often associated with chaos theory. American mathematician and meteorologist Edward Norton Lorenz theorized that the flapping of a butterfly's wings, like those of the silver-studded blue butterflies you see in today's image, could weeks later influence the formation of a tornado.", + "date": "2022-12-29", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rock formations in the White Desert, Egypt", + "caption": "This snow will never melt", + "subtitle": "White Desert National Park, Egypt", + "copyright": "© Anton Petrus/Getty Images", + "description": "Snow, in the desert? Not quite. Today we're in Egypt's White Desert, which gets its colorful name from an abundance of chalk, limestone, and quartz rock formations that give the sand its special hue. Tourists flock to this place to see these naturally occurring structures, honed over thousands of years into unique shapes through a process known as differential weathering. Located about five hours to the southwest of Cairo, White Desert National Park is a lot more than just deteriorating rocks—it's also a protected refuge for several endangered animal species.", + "date": "2022-12-30", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "New Year's Eve fireworks, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia", + "caption": "Happy New Year's Eve from Down Under", + "subtitle": "New Year's Eve in Sydney, Australia", + "copyright": "© Wendell Teodoro/Getty Images", + "description": "With New Year's Eve landing in midsummer, many Aussies choose to usher in the new year with a boat trip around beautiful Sydney Harbour to take in the annual fireworks display. With the Sydney Harbour Bridge and world-famous Sydney Opera House as a dramatic backdrop, the first fireworks show will fire off this year at 9 PM local time, followed by a second show at midnight. Australia is one of the first nations to greet the new year, and more than 1.5 million people are typically in attendance for this spectacular celebration in Sydney.", + "date": "2022-12-31", + "path": "US/images/2022-12-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2022-12-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Polar bear in Svalbard, Norway", + "caption": "Napping near the North Pole", + "subtitle": "New Year's Day", + "copyright": "© Dennis Stogsdill/Getty Images", + "description": "If your first scheduled activity of the day has ever involved intentionally jumping into an icy lake or a frigid bay, then you understand the relevance of today's image from the Svalbard Islands of Norway. Polar bear plunges, as these swims have come to be known, take place all over the world, often on New Year's Day. Whether people take the plunge for charity, penance, or shock value, there's no better way to put an exclamation point on the first day of the year. Of course, for actual polar bears, ice cold plunges are an everyday occurrence and won't elicit much more than a yawn.", + "date": "2023-01-01", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hohenzollern Castle, Germany", + "caption": "Fit for a fairy tale", + "subtitle": "Hohenzollern Castle near Stuttgart, Germany", + "copyright": "© Sahara Prince/Shutterstock", + "description": "For the charming Hohenzollern Castle, the third time really was the charm. Constructed on the top of Hohenzollern Mountain in the 11th century, the castle was largely ruined by a 10-month siege in 1423, only to be rebuilt a few decades later. It then served as an important strategic stronghold before again falling into disrepair. In the 19th century, King Frederick William IV of Prussia, best remembered for his commitment to building great works across Germany, had a new castle built on the grounds, replacing almost all the 15th-century construction. Today, Hohenzollern Castle is an open-air museum that hosts more than 350,000 visitors per year, making it one of the most-visited castles in Germany.", + "date": "2023-01-02", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sandhill cranes, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico", + "caption": "Who's snoozing?", + "subtitle": "Sandhill cranes, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge", + "copyright": "© Jay Goodrich/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Hey, don't judge. Migrating takes it out of you! Yes, these sandhill cranes are sleeping on their feet in the waters of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in southern New Mexico. The birds start arriving around Halloween each year, and as many as 10,000 of them will stay to rest and feed in local fields until February. What's on the menu? Well, sandhill cranes aren't picky; they'll eat whatever's available, from plants and grains, to insects, snails, and even snakes. And they have plenty of avian company at this beautiful refuge each winter—whooping cranes, ducks, and snow geese from as far away as Alaska and Siberia also count Bosque del Apache as a favorite resting spot before heading north to their breeding grounds when the days get warmer. Thankfully, there's plenty of room to spread their wings at the 57,000-acre refuge.", + "date": "2023-01-03", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Earth as seen from the International Space Station", + "caption": "So close, yet so far", + "subtitle": "Earth at Perihelion", + "copyright": "© JSC/NASA", + "description": "We've reached perihelion! Two weeks after winter solstice the Earth's orbit is closer to the sun than at any other time of year—a result of the Earth's elliptical orbit. You may think, 'If we're so close to the sun, why can't I feel the heat?' Well, that's because we're only receiving about 7% more solar energy than normal, which doesn't really have much impact on the weather.", + "date": "2023-01-04", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, Harbin, China", + "caption": "City of ice", + "subtitle": "Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, China", + "copyright": "© STR/AFP via Getty Images", + "description": "The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, in China's Heilongjiang province, begins today with all the spectacle and fanfare you'd expect from the world's largest festival of its kind. Big, bold, and beautiful, the event features more than 2,000 ice sculptures made from 240,000 cubic yards of ice collected by nearly a thousand workers from the nearby Songhua River. Many of the sculptures are illuminated with colored lights, creating a vibrant, glowing world of ice. It's estimated the colorful sights attract more than 18 million visitors each year. The event, which runs through late February, also features alpine skiing, cold water swimming in the aforementioned Songhua, as well as a festive ice lantern show.", + "date": "2023-01-05", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Black Fell, Lake District, England", + "caption": "'The hills have a power to soothe and heal...'", + "subtitle": "Black Fell in England's Lake District", + "copyright": "© Daniel Kay/Shutterstock", + "description": "Today's lovely landscape requires a slight bit of explanation. We're at Black Fell, which can be found in the Lake District of England. The term 'fell' originates from the Old Norse term for mountain, but it mostly applies to high, barren areas and, in the Lake District specifically, the area was usually uncultivated and used for grazing. Black Fell, which is a little over 1,000 feet high, has some acclaim, having been mentioned in Alfred Wainwright's 'Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells' as a prime viewing area. No matter which direction you gaze, you're sure to see something wonderful.", + "date": "2023-01-06", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wool and mohair yarn", + "caption": "What the heck is a distaff?", + "subtitle": "Yarn for Distaff Day", + "copyright": "© Jurate Buiviene/Alamy", + "description": "We're showcasing gorgeous soft wool and mohair yarn because today is Distaff Day, a celebration that dates back to medieval times. Truth be told, we're not convinced that it's really cause for celebration, since it marked women's return to spinning work after Christmas, following 12 blissful, chore-free days.\nThe distaff is a tool that predates the invention of the spinning wheel. It holds wool neatly in place before it's spun on the spindle. Distaff Day symbolizes women's vital role in producing textiles for their communities and, just like the distaff, keeping everything in order and running smoothly.", + "date": "2023-01-07", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Breckenridge, Colorado", + "caption": "Where we go to play", + "subtitle": "Breckenridge, Colorado", + "copyright": "© Sean Pavone/Shutterstock", + "description": "Gold mining put this Rocky Mountain town on the map in the 1860s, but today the real gold is the powdery snow that falls liberally on the slopes that surround the town. Breckenridge is one of Colorado's premier ski and snowboard destinations. The resort has 35 lifts servicing five peaks and 2,900 acres of terrain. The visitors—who also arrive in the summer to fish, cycle, and paddle—easily outnumber the 5,000 residents of this quaint village. The gold mines have long shut down, apart from hosting visits from tourists. The enduring value of Breckenridge is its natural beauty.", + "date": "2023-01-08", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bison in Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota", + "caption": "Where buffalo roam", + "subtitle": "Wind Cave National Park celebrates 120 years", + "copyright": "© Charlie Summers/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Between the more famous national parks of Yellowstone and the Badlands lies Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. Established 120 years ago, this national park is home to one of only four wild herds of genetically pure bison in North America. The two in our image are the descendants of 20 bison saved from slaughter by conservationists in the early 1900s. At the time, fewer than 1,000 wild bison were left alive out of a population that once numbered 50 million. Above ground, the park is the largest grass prairie in the country. Below ground lies one of the most extensive cave systems in the world. As the weather above changes, air flows into and out of the caves creating the wind for which the park was named.", + "date": "2023-01-09", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hummock ice on Lake Peipus in Estonia", + "caption": "When ice imitates art", + "subtitle": "Lake Peipus, Estonia", + "copyright": "© Sven Zacek/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Lake Peipus, the fifth-largest lake in Europe, dates back hundreds of millions of years to the Paleozoic Era and is known for its sand dunes, which can 'sing' when the wind blows just right. In the winter the frozen lake surface may feature ice hummocks, as seen in this image. The hummocks are caused by slow, uneven pressure in the ice pack.", + "date": "2023-01-10", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Umschreibung,' a sculpture by artist Olafur Eliasson in Munich, Germany", + "caption": "Stairway to where?", + "subtitle": "'Umschreibung' by Olafur Eliasson in Munich", + "copyright": "© Manfred Bail/Alamy", + "description": "Making a New Year's resolution to boost your fitness? Let us present National Take the Stairs Day. (You're welcome.) The annual event began informally in 2016 and was later adopted by the American Lung Association. It's an ingenious way to nudge people to exercise—most of us encounter stairs during our day, so there's really no excuse. Climbing stairs is a low-impact activity that raises your heart rate and burns calories.\nOf course, you may not have access to a cool, curly staircase like this beauty, which is actually a sculpture rather than a conduit. 'Umschreibung' is tucked away in an office building complex in Munich's Schwanthalerhöhe district. Creator Olafur Eliasson says he intended the sculpture—known locally as 'The Stairway to Heaven'—to convey 'movement without destination, a space defined by motion rather than walls.' Mission accomplished.", + "date": "2023-01-11", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rumelihisarı on the Bosporus Strait at Istanbul, Türkiye", + "caption": "Where two continents meet", + "subtitle": "Rumelihisarı in Istanbul, Türkiye", + "copyright": "© Drone in Wonderland/Amazing Aerial Agency", + "description": "Though Türkiye usually lives up to expectations as a warm Mediterranean country, snow occasionally falls here. This winter dusting of Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, brings into sharper focus the lines of Rumelihisarı in the center of our image. The structure, also known as Rumeli Fortress, was built in the 15th century by an Ottoman sultan as a way to choke naval traffic through the narrow Bosporus Strait. The Bosporus connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea, separating Istanbul into what are often referred to as its 'European side' and 'Asian side.' Today, the fortress isn't used to fire upon ships but serves as a museum and concert venue. While the place has changed over the centuries, the killer view hasn't.", + "date": "2023-01-12", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Giant kelp in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, California", + "caption": "Sequoias of the sea", + "subtitle": "Giant kelp in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary", + "copyright": "© Brandon Cole Images/Shutterstock", + "description": "All along the Pacific Coast of North America, giant stands of kelp up to 100 feet high, like this one in California's Channel Islands, provide habitat for a vast number of fish, invertebrates, and sea mammals. Giant kelp, technically a type of brown algae, is the largest of all seaweed and one of the fastest-growing of any organism—as much as 2 feet per day! The gas-filled pods you see in this image help the kelp float. Like the trees in the Amazon, the kelp forests of our oceans are key to the health of marine life.", + "date": "2023-01-13", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Domestic donkey feeding on cherry twigs", + "caption": "A delightful day for donkeys", + "subtitle": "Feast of the Donkey", + "copyright": "© Juniors Bildarchiv GmbH/Alamy", + "description": "This fuzzy donkey feeding on the leaves of a cherry tree probably doesn't know that today was once celebrated as the Feast of the Donkey. We think any day is a good day to celebrate donkeys. They've carried the load for humans for more than 7,000 years, so let's give them some love. More than 40 million donkeys do the heavy lifting around the world today, with 11 million in China alone.\nMedieval Christians celebrated January 14 as the Feast of the Donkey, or Feast of the Ass—acknowledging the importance of donkeys in the Bible. The passage of Mary, Joseph, and their newborn son into Egypt was usually depicted with Mary and her child riding on a donkey. The festival fell out of favor by the 15th century.", + "date": "2023-01-14", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aura River in Turku, Finland", + "caption": "Frosty Finland", + "subtitle": "Aura River in Turku, Finland", + "copyright": "© Jarmo Piironen/Alamy", + "description": "The Turku Cathedral rises above the frosted forests near the mouth of the Aura River, which runs through the middle of Turku, Finland.\nOriginally built out of wood in the late 13th century, the cathedral was expanded in the 14th and 15th centuries, mainly using stone as construction material. Despite this, it was badly damaged in the Great Fire of Turku, which consumed much of the city in 1827. The cathedral was rebuilt over the next few years.", + "date": "2023-01-15", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Inscription Wall at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC", + "caption": "Words of wisdom", + "subtitle": "Martin Luther King Jr. Day", + "copyright": "© Ken Howard/Alamy", + "description": "This striking memorial to Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr., displays 14 powerful quotes from his speeches and writings. The Inscription Wall, in Washington DC, lets the visitor browse the quotes without the structure of a timeline—the earliest quote dates to 1956 and the Montgomery Bus Boycott; the most recent is taken from Dr. King's sermon at the National Cathedral in Washington just four days before he was assassinated.\nWhile the quotations float freely in time, there is a clear overarching theme. The National Park Service explains that the inscriptions 'stress four primary messages of Dr. King: justice, democracy, hope, and love.'\nPerhaps surprisingly, there are no quotes from Dr. King's famous 'I Have a Dream' speech. That's not an oversight, though: The whole memorial has that legendary speech as its theme.", + "date": "2023-01-16", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Muniellos Nature Reserve in Asturias, Spain", + "caption": "From little acorns…", + "subtitle": "Muniellos Nature Reserve", + "copyright": "© Andres M. Dominguez/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The Muniellos Nature Reserve is one of Spain's best-preserved forests of Quercus robur, otherwise known as common oak, European oak, or English oak. The 13,560-acre reserve in Asturias province also includes sessile oaks, seen in our photo alongside beech trees.\nIn the 1970s logging was banned in the reserve. Soon after, hunting was also banned. Today, even human access to this UNESCO-designated biosphere is carefully controlled. There's a visitor center, and that's about as far as most tourists are allowed. We're just glad we have photos of this incredible forest.", + "date": "2023-01-17", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "White Sands National Park, New Mexico", + "caption": "Happy birthday, White Sands!", + "subtitle": "White Sands National Park turns 90", + "copyright": "© Andrea Harrell/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "If today's photo evokes some chilly feelings inside of you, surprise! That's not snow, but part of the largest gypsum dune field on the planet. We're at White Sands National Park in New Mexico, which was first established as a monument on this date in 1933 and then became a national park in 2019. Roughly 4.5 billion tons of gypsum sand has massed in the Tularosa Basin over the past 12,000 years, having worn off the surrounding mountains. Thousands of species live in the park, many of which have evolved to have white coloration, allowing them to blend into the environment.", + "date": "2023-01-18", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Park City, Utah", + "caption": "Clouds dance above Sundance", + "subtitle": "Sundance Film Festival opens in Park City", + "copyright": "© Kruck20/Getty Images", + "description": "As beautiful as this vista is, most of today's visitors to Park City are there to spend the day inside. Sundance Film Festival, the nation's biggest celebration of independent cinema, opens today and runs through January 29. The careers of Hollywood directors such as Quentin Tarantino and Steven Soderbergh were launched here, and every year a new crop of greenhorns arrives in this mountain enclave with the dream that they'll leave with a distribution deal.\nIt's a common misconception that the festival was founded by Robert Redford. It was actually started as the Utah Film Festival in Salt Lake City in 1978 by Sterling Van Wagenen, who then brought on Redford as chairman. Redford has remained involved with the festival ever since, presiding over its move to Park City and transformation into the largest festival of its kind in the United States. In the past decade, Sundance London and Sundance Hong Kong have expanded the mission of the Sundance Institute.", + "date": "2023-01-19", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "King penguins in the Falkland Islands", + "caption": "'Come on, guys, this way!'", + "subtitle": "Penguin Awareness Day", + "copyright": "© Elmar Weiss/Getty Images", + "description": "We're celebrating Penguin Awareness Day in the Falkland Islands, taking a stroll with some king penguins. Kings are the second-largest penguin species, only outranked in stature by their emperor penguin cousins. And while the kings' tuxedo coloring gives them a dash of the debonair, it also provides an important and more practical purpose: camouflage. When the birds dive deep into the ocean looking for food, their black feathers disguise the birds from predators above, while their white undersides do the reverse. Kings are legendary for their diving prowess—in their quest for tasty squid and lanternfish, they can dive to depths of 300 feet, and some have even been spotted nearly 1,000 feet beneath the surface. Underwater, these flightless birds are the epitome of grace. On land, however, they are not so graceful, and waddle or 'toboggan' on their bellies to get around.", + "date": "2023-01-20", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kangaroo mother and baby", + "caption": "When only a hug will do", + "subtitle": "Kangaroo family for National Hugging Day", + "copyright": "© Belle Ciezak/Shutterstock", + "description": "Whether you call it a hug or an embrace, there is something about the power of touch that all mammals can relate to. Take this mommy kangaroo and her joey for example—no words are needed to convey what is going on in this image. Not only does this cute pair give us the warm and fuzzies, it's also a perfect visual for National Hugging Day, which we are celebrating today. This warm-hearted occasion was created in 1986 by a man named Kevin Zaborney, who chose Jan 21 because it fell after the run of year-end holidays, landing right in the middle of winter when spirits tend to be low. That makes perfect sense to us! After all, hugging has been an essential part of the human experience for thousands of years. And studies have shown that it reduces stress, too. So find yourself a willing partner today and hug it out. You'll feel better, we promise.", + "date": "2023-01-21", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mountain hare in Derbyshire, England", + "caption": "Hop into Lunar New Year", + "subtitle": "Mountain hare hopping into Lunar New Year", + "copyright": "© Ben Hall/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today is the start of the Lunar New Year, which ushers in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the sign of the rabbit are believed to be ingenious, sweet, happy, quiet, and persistent. Famous rabbits include Albert Einstein, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Messi, and Ingrid Bergman. The Lunar New Year celebration starts with the first new moon in January and goes for the next 15 days, until the year's first full moon lights up the night sky. Historically it has been an occasion for feasting and honoring deities as well as ancestors. We're doing our part by sharing this lovely winter image of a mountain hare in Derbyshire, England.", + "date": "2023-01-22", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moai statues on Easter Island, Chile", + "caption": "Stony sentinels", + "subtitle": "Moai statues on Easter Island, Chile", + "copyright": "© Karine Aigner/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Today we're looking at something you may have heard about before—the famous Moai statues on Chile's remote Easter Island. These big-headed statues were carved out of solidified volcanic ash by the Rapa Nui people between 1250 and 1500, and there are nearly 1,000 of them on the island. Archaeologists believe they were meant to honor Rapa Nui ancestors and were revered as symbols of power and authority. All but seven of the statues face away from the surrounding Pacific Ocean, and instead look inward toward the villages, as if positioned to watch protectively over the Rapa Nui.", + "date": "2023-01-23", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Colle Santa Lucia in the Dolomites, Italy", + "caption": "The envy of postcards and snow globes", + "subtitle": "Colle Santa Lucia, Dolomites, Italy", + "copyright": "© mauritius images GmbH/Alamy", + "description": "This tiny hamlet on the slopes of the Dolomite Mountains is so picturesque, we'd understand if you mistook it for a movie set. But Colle Santa Lucia is a real village in Italy with about 400 residents. Despite its location in Italy's northern reaches, the village is more culturally Austrian than Italian, and is only a stone's throw from the Austrian border state of Tyrol. And like its Austrian neighbors, Colle Santa Lucia is known for its peaks and ski resorts. It has more in common with wintry Innsbruck than sunny Venice, which is less than 100 miles away to the south.", + "date": "2023-01-24", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Statue of Robert Burns in the Birks of Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, Scotland", + "caption": "Celebrating the Scottish Bard", + "subtitle": "Burns Night", + "copyright": "© Dennis Barnes/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're wishing a very happy birthday to the man regarded as Scotland's national poet and a pioneer of the Romantic movement, Robert Burns. Perhaps you can celebrate by visiting his statue at the Birks of Aberfeldy in Perth and Kinross, as seen in today's photo. The birch trees here ('birks' in the Scots language) and a local waterfall inspired him to write a song lyric, 'The Birks of Aberfeldy,' in 1787.\nYou might also take part in Burns Night, a worldwide celebration that involves a lavish, multicourse dinner, a recital of Burns' 'Address to a Haggis,' and a serving of that poem's titular dish. After much discussion and several poetry readings, the night traditionally ends with guests singing the New Year's standard, 'Auld Lang Syne,' with words written by Burns himself in 1788.", + "date": "2023-01-25", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Heaven's Gate Cave in Tianmen Mountain National Park, China", + "caption": "A heavenly view", + "subtitle": "Heaven's Gate Cave, Tianmen Mountain National Park, China", + "copyright": "© Shane P. White/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The rock arch formation you're looking at today is Heaven's Gate Cave, a popular landmark in Hunan province, China. This busy tourist destination is located on Tianmen (Heaven's Gate) Mountain in Tianmen Mountain National Park. To reach the arch, you must either ride a cable car or take a bus up a twisty, winding road with 99 turns. (The number 9 represents eternity in Chinese numerology.) Once off the bus, you'll need to walk 999 steps up a 45-degree incline—a stairway to the heavens. It's no easy feat, but this is no ordinary cave. At an elevation of 4,100 feet, the arch is 440 feet high and 180 feet wide.", + "date": "2023-01-26", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Red mangrove tree seedlings in Guanahacabibes National Park, Cuba", + "caption": "All hail the mighty mangrove!", + "subtitle": "Guanahacabibes National Park, Cuba", + "copyright": "© Claudio Contreras/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today we're admiring red mangrove seedlings at Guanahacabibes National Park in Cuba. Mangrove forests not only protect coastlines but are a crucial component of tropical coastal ecosystems and are uniquely suited to thrive in brackish or salty water. These hardy trees can withstand the force of tremendous waves and ferocious winds, fending off the damaging effects of storms and erosion.\nBelow the surface, they work just as hard: Their complex root systems filter out salt and provide shelter and protection for marine life, encouraging biodiversity. Here in Guanahacabibes, that marine life includes several species of turtles as well as red swamp crayfish and a slew of reptiles and amphibians.\nAnother reason to tip our hats to the mighty mangroves? They capture up to 10 times more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than tropical forests do. They're also incredible carbon sinks, storing much more carbon in their roots than their terrestrial counterparts.", + "date": "2023-01-27", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blue-green waters around the Bahamas as seen from the International Space Station", + "caption": "When life imitates art", + "subtitle": "The Bahamas as seen from the ISS", + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "The islands of the Bahamas are an easy photo op for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The massive hills under the water's surface make for striking images when seen from the ISS's vantage point high above Earth. These undersea hills, which appear dark blue in this ocean image, indicate depths that can reach 13,000 feet.", + "date": "2023-01-28", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blackbird in Essex, England", + "caption": "Days of the blackbird", + "subtitle": "Blackbird in Essex, England", + "copyright": "© Bill Coster/Alamy", + "description": "The end of January in the Northern Hemisphere can be quite cold, as it is near the midpoint of winter. According to Italian folklore, the last three days of January are the coldest of the year and are referred to as the 'days of the blackbird.' One local legend gives a fun take on how blackbirds got their dark feathers: To protect her young chicks from the cold Northern Italian winter, a mother bird with white feathers built her nest in a chimney. After her white chicks emerged from their eggs, their feathers turned black from the chimney's soot, and from that day on, all such birds were born as 'blackbirds.'", + "date": "2023-01-29", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ice and Snow Sailing European Championships on Lake Balaton in Hungary", + "caption": "Wind-powered ice racing", + "subtitle": "Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships", + "copyright": "© mauritius images GmbH/Alamy Stock Photo", + "description": "Today is the opening day of the WISSA Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships, which take place this year in Lithuania. Iceboating, also known as ice sailing, began in 17th-century Europe. Travelers used vessels on blades to traverse the frozen Gulf of Riga in the Baltic Sea and the iced-over canals of the Netherlands. These days, the sport is enjoyed as a recreational and competitive activity using a variety of boats, boards, skates, and kites. The world championships, which fall under the broader umbrella of windsurfing competitions, have been held since 1980. Good luck to all those out there competing for fame and glory on the windswept ice!", + "date": "2023-01-30", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Burchell's zebras, Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa", + "caption": "A dazzling sight", + "subtitle": "Burchell's zebras for International Zebra Day", + "copyright": "© Richard Du Toit/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It's International Zebra Day, and we're giving a shout-out to the flashiest animal on the African savanna. It's a day to raise awareness of these distinctive creatures and encourage measures to protect them and their habitat. This group of Burchell's zebras is hanging out at Rietvlei Nature Reserve in South Africa.\nThe most attention-grabbing feature of a zebra is, of course, those unique stripes. In recent years, researchers have found that the high-contrast patterns of zebra stripes seem to confuse horseflies as they approach, causing them to veer away or bounce off. Horseflies in Africa carry diseases that can be lethal to zebras, so the stripes do a lot more than just make them look fancy.", + "date": "2023-01-31", + "path": "US/images/2023-01-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-01-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Testament: The Little Rock Nine Monument,' Little Rock, Arkansas", + "caption": "Courage and conviction", + "subtitle": "Black History Month", + "copyright": "© Rex Lisman/Getty Images", + "description": "They were just high school kids, named Ernest, Elizabeth, Jefferson, Terrence, Carlotta, Minnijean, Gloria, Thelma, and Melba, who made history in 1957 when they became the first Black pupils at their school, in the face of fierce opposition. We start Black History Month here in Little Rock, the state capital of Arkansas, at the Little Rock Nine Monument, named for that group of kids who played an important role in desegregating public schools. Their contributions to the civil rights movement are a moving reminder of how far we've come as a nation, and of how very different life was for Black Americans not so long ago.", + "date": "2023-02-01", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Alpine marmots in Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria", + "caption": "Signs of spring?", + "subtitle": "Groundhog Day", + "copyright": "© Michaela Walch/Alamy", + "description": "Groundhog Day is a North American tradition with roots in the February 2 Candlemas observance practiced by German immigrants. The most well-known Groundhog Day celebration, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, was first promoted by a local newspaper editor in 1886. Thousands of people gather in Punxsutawney each year to witness the groundhog emerge from its burrow, and more importantly, to see if the critter spots its shadow. If it does, winter will go on for six weeks, according to tradition. If it does not, spring-like conditions are said to be coming. Studies have yet to prove any link between the two events, but that hasn’t cast a shadow over this unusual tradition, which remains as popular as ever in the 21st century.", + "date": "2023-02-02", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Château Frontenac, Quebec City, Canada", + "caption": "Warmly embracing winter", + "subtitle": "Quebec City for Winter Carnival", + "copyright": "© Romiana Lee/Shutterstock", + "description": "Among all the pre-Lenten celebrations that take place around the world in February, the most famous are associated with warm-weather cities like Rio and New Orleans, where revelers party in elaborate costumes during the run-up to Ash Wednesday. It's a different affair in Quebec City, Canada, pictured here, where participants in the Quebec Winter Carnival enjoy all things winter, from snow sculptures to sleigh races. This former frontier outpost, and little sister to Montreal, is known for its spirited embrace of the coldest, darkest season. So, it's no surprise that its winter festival is the biggest in the Western Hemisphere. Our homepage image shows the grandiose Château Frontenac hotel, which opened in 1893, towering over the city's historic Old Quebec neighborhood, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.", + "date": "2023-02-03", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rosa Parks sits in the front of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, Dec 21, 1956", + "caption": "Remembering Rosa Parks", + "subtitle": "Rosa Parks Day", + "copyright": "© Bettmann Archive/Getty Images", + "description": "On Dec 1, 1955, Alabama native Rosa Parks took a stand when she refused to stand. Parks rejected bus driver James F. Blake's order to vacate a seat on a Mongomery bus in favor of a white passenger and was arrested and fined for this act of civil disobedience. Parks then helped lead a boycott of Montgomery buses that lasted for over a year. The year-long protest finally ended when the US Supreme Court ruled that Alabama’s laws enforcing segregation on city buses and other modes of transportation were unconstitutional.\nWe're remembering Parks on the anniversary of her birth on Feb 4, 1913. Her act of defiance was a pivotal moment in the civil rights struggle. Though some tried to paint the seamstress as an accidental martyr, Parks was already involved in the movement at the time of her arrest. She later said of the incident, 'People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn't true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. I was not old, although some people have an image of me as being old then. I was forty-two. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.'", + "date": "2023-02-04", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Monarch butterflies at Pismo Beach, California", + "caption": "Migration of the monarchs", + "subtitle": "Monarch butterflies, Pismo Beach, California", + "copyright": "© Mimi Ditchie/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're in Pismo Beach, California, to celebrate one of the best-known species of butterflies—the monarch. Western Monarch Day marks their seasonal migration to California's Central Coast from cold northern locations west of the Rocky Mountains.\nA grove of eucalyptus trees at Pismo State Beach creates an optimal microclimate for the butterflies. Thousands arrive in the fall and roost through the winter until March, when they begin to fly north. After traveling a relatively short distance inland, the monarchs stop to mate and lay eggs on milkweed plants. The eggs will hatch after just a few days, eventually transforming into the next generation of adult butterflies to continue the trek. The annual cycle takes four or five generations of monarchs to complete, so the butterflies are following in the path most recently traveled by their great-grandparents (or so).\nIn recent years, Western monarch butterfly populations have suffered significant declines, due to climate change and loss of overwintering habitats. We can help protect and restore monarch butterflies by planting native milkweed (their primary food source) and other pollinator-friendly plants in our gardens and yards.", + "date": "2023-02-05", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fiordland National Park in South Island, New Zealand", + "caption": "Where fiords meet forests", + "subtitle": "Fiordland National Park, New Zealand", + "copyright": "© WitR/Adobe Stock", + "description": "For Waitangi Day, we're visiting the spectacular landscape of Fiordland National Park on New Zealand's South Island. Waitangi Day is New Zealand's national day, established to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on February 6, 1840. The document was signed by representatives of the British Crown and some 500 Māori chiefs to establish British law on the islands. The treaty also created the framework for political relations between New Zealand's government and the Indigenous Māori people. It's considered New Zealand's founding document and a cornerstone in the country's history.", + "date": "2023-02-06", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Village of Labro, Rieti Province, Italy", + "caption": "History on the hill", + "subtitle": "Village of Labro, Italy", + "copyright": "© Marco Ilari/Shutterstock", + "description": "Join us for a journey to a tiny Italian village about 40 miles northeast of Rome. Labro, which covers about 4.4 square miles, was founded sometime between the 9th and 10th centuries and was assigned to a powerful aristocratic family by Emperor Otto the Great. Perched atop a wooded hill, the Nobili-Vitelleschi castle originally served to secure the border and control communication routes in the valley below.\nWith its panoramic views and historic buildings, Labro is now a popular tourist destination, having been restored for the purpose shortly after World War II, when its existence was threatened by a mass exodus of the population.", + "date": "2023-02-07", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ureddplassen, a rest area on the Helgelandskysten scenic route, Norway", + "caption": "A place to pause", + "subtitle": "Uredd Rest Area, Norway", + "copyright": "© Eyesite/Alamy", + "description": "With sweeping views of fjords, mountains, and the sea, this is possibly one of the most beautiful places in the world to rest when you are on the road. Ureddplassen, also known as Uredd Rest Area, provides a place for respite to travelers on a section of the Helgelandskysten national scenic route in Norway. It also serves as a WWII memorial, sharing its name with a Norwegian submarine which was lost when it hit a German mine in February 1943.\nWith its minimalist architecture and breath-taking scenery, Ureddplassen offers a visual experience like no other. It has marble benches and steps leading out to the open sea, and a wave-shaped public restroom with frosted glass that lights up beautifully in the dark.\nSince its unveiling, the rest area has quickly become a popular tourist destination. Here, visitors and locals can witness the midnight sun in summer and feast their eyes on the northern lights in winter.", + "date": "2023-02-08", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lower Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona", + "caption": "Waves of stone", + "subtitle": "Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona", + "copyright": "© AZCat/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're peering up from the depths of Lower Antelope Canyon, located in Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park near Page, Arizona. This tall, narrow channel is an entry point into Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon that was created over millions of years by flash floods carving away at the soft Navajo sandstone.\nThe Navajo name for Lower Antelope Canyon is Hazdistazí (spiral rock arches), but hikers have nicknamed it the Corkscrew for its twists and turns. Visitors shimmy through tight passages and climb up and down ladders to reach the bottom of the chamber. There they find themselves in an almost otherworldly environment, where sunbeams break through to the canyon floor, making the stone walls glow.\nTour guides, managed by the Navajo Nation, are mandatory for visitors to the canyon.", + "date": "2023-02-09", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ancient theater of Epidaurus in Argolis province, Greece", + "caption": "Built to last", + "subtitle": "Ancient theater of Epidaurus, Greece", + "copyright": "© George Pachantouris/Getty Images", + "description": "Hidden in the eastern hills of Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula, about 100 miles from Athens, lies the ancient theater of Epidaurus. Built in the 4th century BCE, this massive open-air venue, which could hold about 14,000 spectators, is known for its perfect architectural proportions. It sits alongside several ancient Greek monuments in the wider Sanctuary of Asclepius, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.\nThe theater was part of a complex dedicated to Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, and hosted music, singing and dramatic games that were included in his worship. It has the three main features of the Greek auditoria: a circular space used as the main stage, a stage building that serves as a backdrop, and an ascending row of seats in a semi-circular shape. The theater is a feat of engineering built into the hillside with such precision that it has both perfect acoustics and optimal sight lines.\nThis ancient masterpiece is still in use today, occasionally hosting musical events and welcoming theatrical performances for the Epidaurus Festival each summer.", + "date": "2023-02-10", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Milky Way over Zabriskie Point, Death Valley, California", + "caption": "Death Valley's star appeal", + "subtitle": "Milky Way over Zabriskie Point, California", + "copyright": "© Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "This iconic view of the Milky Way from Zabriskie Point in California will draw crowds of photographers and tourists this weekend, as the Death Valley Dark Sky Festival begins. Death Valley National Park offers some of the best stargazing in the US and has been awarded the highest ‘gold tier’ rating by the International Dark-Sky Association.\nThe geology here is another star attraction. Zabriskie Point's terrain has played a role in movies from 'Spartacus' to 'Stars Wars' and the scenic overlook is featured on the cover of rock band U2's album 'The Joshua Tree.' Weather and water carved out these badlands over eons, resulting in colorful striped rock formations while the darker material on several peaks was formed by lava from an ancient volcanic eruption. All are best enjoyed under a stunning celestial lightshow afforded by some of the darkest night skies in the country.", + "date": "2023-02-11", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blue-footed booby, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador", + "caption": "Coming in for a smooth landing?", + "subtitle": "Blue-footed booby, Galápagos Islands", + "copyright": "© Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Today we're celebrating Darwin Day with this blue-footed booby on the shores of the Galápagos Islands, where the famous naturalist observed wildlife and collected specimens that would inform his theory of evolution.\nThe distinctive, bright blue feet of these marine birds are particularly eye-catching, as is their exuberant mating dance. The male struts around showing off the blueness of his feet to prospective mates. These birds often mate for life and recognize their partner by their unique call.\nWhat about that name? It's said to be derived, rather unkindly, from the Spanish word 'bobo,' which means stupid, as they can be clumsy on land and were easily caught by sailors. They're much more graceful in the air, however, swooping from great heights and plunging into the water at speeds of up to 60 mph to catch small fish to eat.", + "date": "2023-02-12", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Achaches lookout, El Valle de la Luna, Chile", + "caption": "In the Valley of the Moon", + "subtitle": "El Valle de la Luna, Chile", + "copyright": "© Ignacio Palacios/Getty Images", + "description": "El Valle de la Luna (the Valley of the Moon) is located in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile. The Achaches Lookout, seen here, offers breathtaking views of volcanoes in the distance. In 1982, El Valle de la Luna was declared a nature sanctuary for its stunning, untouched habitat and its peculiar lunar-like terrain.\nThis desolate landscape nestled in the Cordillera del la Sal (the Salt Mountain range) boasts giant dunes, steep canyons, and unusual stone, sand, and salt formations carved by wind and water. Nothing grows here—the Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth—but the sunsets are said to be spectacular.", + "date": "2023-02-13", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Igloo at Otaru Snow Light Path Festival, Hokkaido, Japan", + "caption": "Love is in the snow", + "subtitle": "Valentine's Day", + "copyright": "© T Photography/Shutterstock", + "description": "Valentine's Day is here! A day to celebrate love and tell your significant other how much they mean to you, Valentine's Day is perhaps one of the most popular holidays around the world. Although its exact origins are not known, it is associated with the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia and the Christian feast day of Saint Valentine. But today, Valentine's Day has evolved into a huge cultural and commercial celebration of romantic love.\nFor the lovebirds out there, you can always keep it simple with a dinner date or some red roses. But, for a really grand gesture, you could whisk your soulmate away to Japan's Otaru Snow Light Path Festival, pictured on our homepage, where the warm glow of romance will help keep those icy temperatures at bay. Happy Valentine's Day!", + "date": "2023-02-14", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hippopotamus mother and baby, Chobe National Park, Botswana", + "caption": "World Hippo Day, a giant celebration", + "subtitle": "Hippo family in Chobe National Park, Botswana", + "copyright": "© jacobeukman/Getty Images", + "description": "It's World Hippo Day, time to celebrate one of Earth's heaviest land animals! These African herbivores are scattered across the continent south of the Sahara Desert but, despite their wide range, hippos are listed as a vulnerable species due to habitat loss. While they spend their lives in and around water, hippos aren't good swimmers and can't float. They move about in deep water by bouncing off the bottom. Hippos can live up to 40 years in the wild and possess the largest mouth of any land animal in the world, so smiling for the camera comes naturally.", + "date": "2023-02-15", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Firefall' on Horsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California", + "caption": "Why is El Capitan ablaze?", + "subtitle": "Horsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California", + "copyright": "© Jeff Lewis/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Illuminated by the setting sun on Yosemite's famous El Capitan is a rare natural phenomenon known as the 'Firefall,' which appears for just a few weeks a year. From mid to late February, the sun is at just the right angle to set Horsetail Fall aglow, but only if sufficient water is flowing and the sky is clear. Even then, the Firefall only lasts for about 10 minutes in the evening, so vantage points can be very crowded.\nHorsetail Fall is a small, seasonal waterfall fed by rain and snowmelt on the eastern edge of El Capitan, the majestic granite monolith that towers more than 3,000 feet above the valley floor. We hope this year's visitors are lucky enough to see the Firefall, but, if you miss it, there are plenty of other natural wonders to enjoy here in Yosemite National Park.", + "date": "2023-02-16", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Allen's hummingbird perched on a red kangaroo paw plant", + "caption": "Let the Great Backyard Bird Count begin!", + "subtitle": "Great Backyard Bird Count", + "copyright": "© GypsyPictureShow/Shutterstock", + "description": "The Great Backyard Bird Count has begun! Time to pay more attention to our feathered friends and help scientists learn about wild bird populations. The event runs over four days and will see people using apps and websites to identify local birds and share their sightings from their backyards, or other favorite spots, for as little as 15 minutes a day.\nLast year, the US had the highest number of participants, followed by India and Canada, with more than 7,000 bird species identified overall from 192 countries. The event, which began in the US in 1998, is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada.\nSo, whether you spot an Allen's hummingbird, like the one pictured on our homepage in southern central Mexico, a Northern cardinal, an American crow, or one of thousands of other bird species, your snapshot of local birdlife will be part of something much bigger, helping to track the movements of winter birds worldwide.", + "date": "2023-02-17", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Eben Ice Caves, Upper Peninsula, Michigan", + "caption": "It's cold inside!", + "subtitle": "Eben Ice Caves, Upper Peninsula, Michigan", + "copyright": "© Dean Pennala/Shutterstock", + "description": "The Eben Ice Caves only exist during the freezing winters of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. For the rest of the year, there are only sandstone cliffs and cedar trees here. But when temperatures drop, water flows over the canyon cliffs and turns into these beautiful, colorful ice formations.\nVisitors can walk through the space created between the cliffs and the walls of ice that stretch up to 50 feet high. Make sure to bring your crampons or hiking boots and look out for the local wildlife! Only 3% of Michigan's human population lives in the Upper Peninsula, but the area is teeming with bears, moose, wolves and other animals.", + "date": "2023-02-18", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Humpback whales, Maui, Hawaii", + "caption": "Migrating giants", + "subtitle": "Humpback whales in Maui, Hawaii", + "copyright": "© Flip Nicklin/Minden Pictures", + "description": "If you ever want to feel insignificant, just think about the sheer size of a humpback whale. With adults growing up to 56 feet long, humpback whales are one of the biggest mammals on Earth. In February, Hawaii celebrates the return of these migrating giants with its Maui Whale Festival. This month-long event encourages people to get involved in conservation efforts and includes whale-watching tours, allowing closer views of these beautiful creatures.\nA species of baleen whale, humpback whales are known for their haunting, elaborate songs, which travel vast distances through the ocean. It is only the males that sing and each whale population has its own song. Although the exact purpose is still a mystery, it is thought the songs might allow them to communicate with other whales over vast distances and help navigate new areas. These great leviathans of the deep also share a common ancestor with one of the world's biggest land mammals—they are distant relatives of the hippopotamus.", + "date": "2023-02-19", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Washington Monument and Capitol Building on the National Mall, Washington, DC", + "caption": "Happy Presidents Day!", + "subtitle": "Presidents Day", + "copyright": "© AevanStock/Shutterstock", + "description": "Celebrated on the third Monday of February each year, Presidents Day honors and commemorates US presidents past and present.\nWhile the holiday originally celebrated George Washington's birthday on February 22, the date was changed so that it always fell on a Monday, allowing the average working American to enjoy more long weekends during the year (and we surely aren't complaining).\nPresidents Day, much like the Fourth of July, is a great opportunity to remember the country's history and revisit its past and heritage. Also, if you can't wait for July to flaunt your patriotism, this is the perfect day to bring out your favorite red, white, and blue adornments.", + "date": "2023-02-20", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana", + "caption": "Happy Mardi Gras!", + "subtitle": "New Orleans for Mardi Gras", + "copyright": "© f11photo/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to Mardi Gras! This festivity marks the end of Carnival season, which is observed in many countries. Mardi Gras is especially big here in New Orleans, where it has been celebrated since the 18th century. Today, the streets of New Orleans will be filled with raucous Mardi Gras parades led by social clubs called 'krewes.' Krewe members atop the floats throw beads and trinkets to cheering crowds along the sidewalks.\nMardi Gras means 'Fat Tuesday' in French. It refers to the enjoyment of typically decadent foods before the start of 40 traditional days of fasting that go with the season of Lent in the Christian calendar.", + "date": "2023-02-21", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Freedom Sunday rally, Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, July 10, 1966", + "caption": "Milestone in Black history", + "subtitle": "Black History Month", + "copyright": "© Bettmann/Getty Images", + "description": "As Black History Month winds down, we're remembering the Freedom Sunday rally at Chicago's Soldier Field, which took place on July 10, 1966. More than 30,000 people listened to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak powerfully about racial injustices in the housing industry. The Chicago Freedom Movement had begun a year earlier when local civil rights groups invited Dr. King to lead demonstrations against segregation in education and housing as well as employment discrimination. The movement lasted from mid-1965 to early 1967 and is credited with inspiring the Fair Housing Act, passed by Congress in 1968.", + "date": "2023-02-22", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Paris, France", + "caption": "Night falls on the City of Light", + "subtitle": "The lights of Paris", + "copyright": "© somchaij/Shutterstock", + "description": "As twilight turns to night, the city of Paris lights up. Streets and buildings are bathed in light, alongside grand monuments such as the Hôtel National des Invalides, whose famous dome shines out in our homepage image. It was built during the 17th century under Louis XIV, as a hospital and home for army veterans. It was also Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, who ordered streetlights to be erected throughout the city to light up dark alleys where lawbreakers might lurk. Parisians were also asked to put up lanterns and oil lamps, and place lit candles in their windows.\nToday, the City of Light is a dream destination for travelers in search of museums, renowned cuisine, and a touch of romance. This beautiful city is brimming with history as well, serving up stunning gardens, world-famous monuments, and a labyrinth of catacombs beneath the city streets for those who seek to dine out on its cultural offerings.", + "date": "2023-02-23", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mandarin duck, Richmond Park, London, England", + "caption": "Who's this colorful character?", + "subtitle": "Mandarin duck, Richmond Park, London, England", + "copyright": "© Oscar Dewhurst/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The cold, dreary backdrop of winter can be the perfect time to show off a little color. This male mandarin duck is doing just that with his handsome crest and vibrant plumage. Come molting season, he will look more like his brown-and-white female counterpart, except for his brightly colored beak.\nClosely related to the North American wood duck, the mandarin duck is native to East Asia, but populations have been introduced to a variety of European countries as well as the British Isles. This drake is hunkering down in Richmond Park, London, a national nature reserve about three times the size of New York's Central Park, so hopefully he won't have too much trouble finding a mate come spring.", + "date": "2023-02-24", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah", + "caption": "A huddle of hoodoos", + "subtitle": "Bryce Canyon National Park turns 100", + "copyright": "© Piriya Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "As the sun rises on Bryce Canyon, its snow-capped red rock formations start to glow. These slender towers are called hoodoos, and Bryce Canyon National Park has the highest concentration of them anywhere on Earth.\nThe hoodoos here have a soft base of sedimentary rock with a cap of more solid stone. The snow and frost of the Utah winter will eventually wear away the base, causing the cap to fall and leaving the remaining rock exposed to further erosion. Thankfully, these formations are still standing for now, allowing us to take in their natural majesty as the park celebrates its 100th anniversary.", + "date": "2023-02-25", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Suspension bridge in Tambopata National Reserve, Amazon Basin, Peru", + "caption": "A walk in the trees", + "subtitle": "Tambopata National Reserve, Peru", + "copyright": "© Pere Rubi/Getty Images", + "description": "Those brave enough to step out over this suspension bridge will be treated to a macaw's-eye view of the Amazon rainforest, on which the survival of life on Earth depends. The vast Amazon biome, which spans 2.6 million square miles—an area twice the size of India—stores enormous amounts of carbon and supports approximately 10% of all known animal and plant species on Earth.\nThe Amazon River discharges more water than any other river on Earth, and almost 20% of all water that flows into the ocean first travels through the Amazon River basin. While almost two-thirds of the Amazon River basin lies in Brazil, it stretches across seven other countries, from the Andes Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. This section of canopy is in Peru's Tambopata National Reserve, home to giant harpy eagles, macaws, jaguars, capybaras, sloths, and giant otters.", + "date": "2023-02-26", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Polar bears asleep in Canada", + "caption": "A warm hug in the icy North", + "subtitle": "International Polar Bear Day", + "copyright": "© David Pike/Minden Pictures", + "description": "February 27 marks International Polar Bear Day—an effort to raise awareness of the enormous threats polar bears face due to climate change. Polar bears need Arctic pack ice to hunt on, but that ice is shrinking as the planet warms. While polar bears are excellent swimmers—so much so that they're classified as marine mammals—the Arctic ice is still a crucial part of their survival. Let's take this day to think about what we can do to help reduce climate change and protect polar bear habitats.", + "date": "2023-02-27", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Atrani, Amalfi Coast, Italy", + "caption": "Allure of the Amalfi Coast", + "subtitle": "Atrani, Amalfi Coast, Italy", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial/Shutterstock", + "description": "With its red clay roofs and pastel buildings Atrani shines above a sparkling sea on the Amalfi Coast in southwest Italy. Just 800 people get to call Atrani home, the rest of us can only hope to visit one of the country's smallest towns, walking its narrow roads as we admire the small houses perched above the beach. The traditional fishing village is part of the Costiera Amalfitana UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it has kept its traditional characteristics alive. It is a perfect Mediterranean getaway to soak up the sun and enjoy local seafood at a waterfront cafe.", + "date": "2023-02-28", + "path": "US/images/2023-02-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-02-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Portrait Monument of women's suffrage pioneers, Capitol Rotunda, Washington, DC", + "caption": "Women's History Month begins", + "subtitle": "Women's History Month", + "copyright": "© Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg/Getty Images", + "description": "For the first day of Women's History Month, we've come to the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, to view the Portrait Monument, which depicts three founding mothers of the 19th-century women's rights movement. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, and Susan B. Anthony are particularly known for their efforts to gain American women the right to vote.\nArtist Adelaide Johnson sculpted the Portrait Monument in 1920, the same year that US women finally got the vote, and it was unveiled on Feb 15, 1921 in the Rotunda. The next day, it was moved into storage in the Capitol Crypt. Although the move was supposed to be temporary while a permanent home was selected, it would take 76 years and an act of congress before the Portrait Monument was returned to the Rotunda.", + "date": "2023-03-01", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Negratín Reservoir, Granada, Spain", + "caption": "Glorious Granada", + "subtitle": "Negratín Reservoir, Granada, Spain", + "copyright": "© Andres Martinez Olmedo/Getty Images", + "description": "Step into serenity at one of the largest freshwater lakes in the southern Spanish province of Granada, in Andalusia. The Negratín Reservoir, created by a dam on the Guadiana Menor River, sits the heart of the Granada Geopark, a unique, semi-desert landscape surrounded by the mountains of the Sierra Nevada.\nSwimming, sailing, and other activities make this stunning lake a popular destination for people to cool off in the rugged desert setting. With its imposing cliffs, gullies, and rocky outcrops, the landscape is breathtaking, no matter the time of year.", + "date": "2023-03-02", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Killer whales in the waters off Spildra, Norway", + "caption": "Pod predators", + "subtitle": "Killer whales in Spildra, Norway", + "copyright": "© Alex Mustard/Minden Pictures", + "description": "On World Wildlife Day, we're in the ice-cold waters around the Norwegian island of Spildra with a pod of orcas, also known as killer whales. These apex predators are at the top of the food chain with a diet that includes a smorgasbord of sea creatures including fish, penguins, and even sharks and whales. They hunt in pods, family groups of up to 40 individuals that work together using special hunting techniques sometimes likened to packs of wolves. Despite their scary name, they almost never attack humans and there are no documented cases of wild orcas killing anyone. The name 'killer whale' is thought to come from Spanish sailors who saw groups of them hunting big whales. Orcas are also the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family, Delphinidae.", + "date": "2023-03-03", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Road to Mount Pico, Portugal", + "caption": "The road less taken", + "subtitle": "Mount Pico, Portugal", + "copyright": "© Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images", + "description": "At almost 8,000 feet above sea level, Mount Pico is the highest point in the Azores, a collection of volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean that are an autonomous region of Portugal. Back in 1562, an eruption here on Pico Island lasted for more than two years, but this stratovolcano has been lying dormant since 1720.\nThese days, Mount Pico is popular with hikers and, at more than twice the height of any other peak in the archipelago, there are stunning views on offer from its peak, for those determined enough to make the climb.", + "date": "2023-03-04", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cherry trees in full bloom near the Imperial Palace with Tokyo Tower in the background, Tokyo, Japan", + "caption": "Spring blossoms in Tokyo", + "subtitle": "Cherry blossom season in Tokyo", + "copyright": "© Jon Arnold/Danita Delimont", + "description": "Each spring, folks across Japan observe 'hanami,' a treasured tradition of viewing nature's breathtaking display of cherry blossoms. Japanese cherry trees, known as 'sakura,' reach full bloom in March in the south of the country. Our homepage picture shows cherry blossoms cascading over the moats which surround the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.\nBlooms progress northward throughout March and April, with the final flowerings gracing the slow-to-thaw Hokkaido prefecture as the season ends. To help people seek out the best displays, the Japanese Meteorological Agency carefully tracks the 'cherry blossom front' across the island nation. This year, the earliest blooms are expected to start flowering in Tokyo on or around March 16.", + "date": "2023-03-05", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Icelandic horses standing in a field, Iceland", + "caption": "Norse horses", + "subtitle": "Icelandic horses, Iceland", + "copyright": "© Rodrigo Lourezini/Shutterstock", + "description": "The Icelandic horse is a small, unique breed that arrived alongside the first Norse settlers in this island country sometime between 860 and 935 CE. More than 1,000 years later, they remain purebred thanks to strict regulations prohibiting the importation of horses. And once exported, they can never come back—rules designed to stop the spread of disease.\nThey have adapted to their chilly surroundings, wrapped up in thick winter coats that they can shed when it warms up in spring. These sturdy animals are also perfectly at home crossing glacial rivers and rough terrain. Icelandic horses come in many colors and it is said by some that their coats reflects their personality. Celebrated in Norse folklore, they have long been seen as a valuable servant and trusted companion. These horses are usually only ridden after they turn 4 years old and these days are mainly used for racing, exhibiting in horse shows, sheep-herding, and leisure activities.", + "date": "2023-03-06", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of terraced rice fields, Yuanyang County, China", + "caption": "Shining through the centuries", + "subtitle": "Terraced rice fields, Yuanyang County, China", + "copyright": "© AlexGcs/Getty Images", + "description": "Reflecting the colors of the sky, this spectacular hillside in Yuanyang County, China, is just a small part of the vast Honghe Hani Rice Terraces UNESCO World Heritage Site. For 1,300 years, the local Hani people have carved thousands of these asymmetrical terraces around the contours of the Ailao Mountains in Yunnan province.\nThey are fed by a complex irrigation system which brings water from the mountain tops, filling the rice terraces in winter and spring and creating this eye-catching stained-glass-window effect. About 80 Hani villages with traditional thatched houses and farming methods, including buffaloes working the fields, are part of this landscape, where people and nature have worked in harmony for centuries.", + "date": "2023-03-07", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cibeles Fountain and Madrid City Hall lit for International Women's Day, Madrid, Spain", + "caption": "Celebrating women", + "subtitle": "International Women's Day", + "copyright": "© dpa picture alliance/Alamy", + "description": "On International Women's Day, we're at Madrid's iconic Cibeles Fountain and City Hall, which have been lit up in purple—one of the day's official colors, representing justice and dignity. Each year, marchers pass by the Great Mother of the Gods on her chariot drawn by lions, as they turn out in their thousands to campaign for gender equality in Spain's capital city.\nInternational Women's Day has its roots in the US labor movement in the early 20th century. In 1908, 15,000 women marched in New York City for better working conditions and the right to vote and a national women's day was declared in 1909. The following year, German activist Clara Zetkin put forward the idea of holding an international women's day at a conference in Copenhagen. She got unanimous backing and the first one was celebrated on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, and Germany. It wasn't until 1975 that it was officially recognised by the United Nations.\nThese days, International Women's Day is observed on March 8 in many countries around the world, a date to celebrate women's achievements and to continue to campaign for full gender equality.", + "date": "2023-03-08", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rainbow over Waimea Canyon and Waipo'o Falls, Kauai, Hawaii", + "caption": "Under the rainbow", + "subtitle": "Waimea Canyon and Waipo'o Falls, Kauai, Hawaii", + "copyright": "© Beverley Van Praagh/Getty Images", + "description": "The water pictured crashing down the side of Waimea Canyon, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, has come from one of the rainiest places on Earth. Waipo'o Falls is fed by water from Mount Wai'ale'ale, a shield volcano whose name means 'overflowing water.' The mountain is often shrouded in clouds and experiences a huge amount of rainfall each year—which helps explains those spectacular rainbows.\nWaimea Canyon is sometimes referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific and while it is considerably smaller than its more famous cousin, it has no shortage of stunning views of crested buttes, deep gorges, and flowing falls. So, if you want to see the true variety of Kauai, leave the beach behind and take the winding Route 550 into the mountains for stunning views of the shore and canyon, before arriving at the lookout to enjoy the best view of Waipo'o Falls. Ideally under a spectacular rainbow.", + "date": "2023-03-09", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Vale of Edale, Peak District, England", + "caption": "Up hill and down dale", + "subtitle": "Vale of Edale, Peak District, England", + "copyright": "© John Finney/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to the Vale of Edale, home to a small village which marks the starting point of one of the UK's most famous long-distance walks. Edale is one of many dales—or wide valleys—of England's Peak District National Park, a picturesque area where heather moorland and rocky gritstone landscapes sit side-by-side with rolling uplands. From here, walkers set out on the hilly and remote Pennine Way, covering 268 miles along England's wildest landscapes up to the Scottish Borders. But if you don't want to hike that far, excellent walking country surrounds the village itself, which lies to the south of the Peak District's highest point, Kinder Scout.\nEdale is home to about 350 people but while it might look remote, it is easily accessible by train from the nearby cities of Manchester and Sheffield. Its tiny station handles crowds of visitors every year, keen to explore the picturesque hamlets and rolling countryside.", + "date": "2023-03-10", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Marshland, Gloucester, Massachusetts", + "caption": "Protecting shorelines", + "subtitle": "Marshland, Gloucester, MA", + "copyright": "© Thomas H. Mitchell/Getty Images", + "description": "Lit by bright New England sunshine, the salt-tolerant grass growing here really stands out against the turquoise sea water lapping against it. Salt marshes are important coastal wetlands that protect shorelines from erosion, are major contributors to the aquatic food web, and provide nurseries for birds, fish, and other wildlife.\nThis marshland is located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, America's oldest seaport. Tourists frequenting the tranquil summer vacation spot enjoy freshly caught seafood, stunning beaches, museums, and boating. Though Gloucester may have a sleepy, small-town feel, it's only 45 minutes away from Boston. Oh, and it's pronounced 'Glosster' unless you're from Massachusetts—then it's 'Glosstah.'", + "date": "2023-03-11", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lucian Blaga National Theater, Cluj-Napoca, Romania", + "caption": "A real showstopper", + "subtitle": "Lucian Blaga National Theater, Cluj-Napoca, Romania", + "copyright": "© Thomas Mueller/Shutterstock", + "description": "The Lucian Blaga National Theater, in the Romanian city of Cluj-Napoca, is a cultural icon. Built between 1904 and 1906, it was designed by the famous Austrian architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer in the Neo-Baroque style, popular in the late 19th century. This opulent style nodded back to the grandiosity of the Baroque movement, which began in Rome in the 1600s and flourished across Europe. The building houses both the national theater and the Romanian Opera and plays host to a wide array of cultural events here in Romania's second-largest city.", + "date": "2023-03-12", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Female lions sleeping, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania", + "caption": "Just 'lion' around", + "subtitle": "National Napping Day", + "copyright": "© Cavan Images/Shutterstock", + "description": "It's tiring losing that hour of sleep as the clocks 'spring forward,' so let's relax for a while with these champion nappers, in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. One of the most spectacular wildlife ecosystems on the planet, the park is home to rhinos, leopards, elephants, giraffes—and a huge lion population. The grassland here is dotted with rock formations that stick out like islands, the largest of which, the simba kopjes, are popular hangouts for lions and are said to have inspired Pride Rock in 'The Lion King.' In the heat of the Serengeti, lush trees provide the perfect shelter for lions to take a nap and reenergize. We hope you are as cozy as you curl up and recuperate on National Napping Day.", + "date": "2023-03-13", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hedge maze in Cyherbia Botanical Park, Cyprus", + "caption": "A beautiful labyrinth", + "subtitle": "Pi Day", + "copyright": "© Tpopova/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're observing Pi Day with a bird's-eye view of the hedge maze at Cyherbia Botanical Park near Ayia Napa in Cyprus. It's the day we celebrate the mathematical constant π. Today's date, March 14, was chosen because when expressed numerically, it matches the first three digits of pi: 3.14. You remember pi from geometry class—it's the ratio of the distance around a circle to the distance across it. Pi is used to compute a circle's area and circumference. The circular labyrinth at the Cyherbia Botanical Park brings the ratio to life and is a must-visit for people who love to solve puzzles. If you're ready for a challenge, give it a go.", + "date": "2023-03-14", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Agüero, Spain", + "caption": "A hidden gem", + "subtitle": "Agüero, Huesca province, Spain", + "copyright": "© Andrea Comi/Getty Images", + "description": "Huddled beneath these pink-gray stone monoliths is the pretty village of Agüero, in Huesca province, northern Spain. The textured cliffs known as the Mallos de Agüero act as a 660-foot-high backdrop to this picturesque village, drawing both climbers and photographers keen on capturing the perfect shot. This hidden gem in the foothills of the Pyrenees has about 130 residents and is popular with tourists, thanks to the 12th-century Church of Santiago. A national monument with intricate stone carvings of beasts and religious scenes, the church was never finished but is considered one of this region's most beautiful Romanesque temples. If you consider yourself a history buff, a rock climber, or both, put Agüero on your travel list.", + "date": "2023-03-15", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Giant panda at Chengdu Panda Base, China", + "caption": "Happy Panda Day!", + "subtitle": "Panda Day", + "copyright": "© Jim Zuckerman/Jaynes Gallery/DanitaDelimont", + "description": "Giant pandas are loved the world over but nowhere more than in China, where they are considered national treasures. On March 16, we celebrate these distinctive bears, which live mainly in forests in the mountains of western China and subsist almost entirely on a diet of bamboo. These black-and-white giants start off small—a newborn panda is about the size of a stick of butter—but after eating their way through between 26 and 84 pounds of bamboo a day, male adults can weigh in at up to 300 pounds.\nChina's Chengdu Panda Base, pictured on our homepage, houses one of the world's largest populations of giant pandas bred in captivity. Their journey started with six rescued giant pandas in the 1980s, and the base is now home to about 150 of these beautiful animals. In the wild, panda numbers are rebounding after years of decline thanks to conservation efforts. The species has been upgraded from 'endangered' to 'vulnerable' but they still require our help—and events like Panda Day—to raise awareness of the need to protect these loveable giants.", + "date": "2023-03-16", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ballyvooney Cove, Copper Coast Geopark, County Waterford, Ireland", + "caption": "Happy St. Patrick's Day!", + "subtitle": "St. Patrick's Day in County Waterford, Ireland", + "copyright": "© Andrea Pistolesi/Getty Images", + "description": "For St. Patrick's Day, we're enjoying this stunning rainbow over Ireland's southeast coast. Shamrocks, parades, and all things green will be the order of the day as we celebrate the patron saint of the Emerald Isle. While many countries recognize the holiday today, the first celebration was held in Ireland more than 1,000 years ago, remembering the 5th-century missionary and bishop credited with bringing Christianity to the country.\nOur homepage image shows a jewel of Ireland's spectacular southeast coastline, Copper Coast Geopark, a UNESCO site in County Waterford. This magnificent stretch of undulating cliffs and sandy coves is named after the 19th-century copper mines that once operated there. It is dotted with historical sites, including ruined medieval churches, Iron Age forts, and ancient inscribed stones. And, with a little Irish luck, you might just find a pot of gold at the end of that rainbow.", + "date": "2023-03-17", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gamboa Crater, Mars", + "caption": "Out of this world", + "subtitle": "Gamboa Crater, Mars", + "copyright": "© NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona", + "description": "It would be pretty tough to live on Mars. It's cold, dry, and the conditions are harsh. The planet's average temperature is about –81 degrees Fahrenheit, but it can get as low as –243 at the poles. But with many canyons, extinct volcanoes, and ice caps, it's beautiful to look at from afar. Most photos of the red planet highlight its rusty color, caused by high levels of iron oxide.\nThis photo from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is an enhanced-color view of sand dunes and ripples in the Gamboa Crater. 'False color' technology was used to reveal subtle variations of the Martian surface that our eyes wouldn't be able to see on their own. These added details show the effects of wind inside the crater, providing a glimpse of the spectacularly complex features of this planet.", + "date": "2023-03-18", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Barn owl, England", + "caption": "Whooo's the wisest of them all?", + "subtitle": "Barn owl, England", + "copyright": "© Ondrej Prosicky/Getty Images", + "description": "Barn owls, distinguished by their white heart-shaped faces, are one of the world's most widespread birds, found on every continent except Antarctica. They live in woodlands, farms, and on cliffs, but barn owls also enjoy roosting in places like bell towers and barns—hence the name. They are nighttime predators that fly over open lands to hunt rats and mice. During heavy rain, they are unable to hunt because their feathers aren't waterproof, leaving them vulnerable to starvation during long periods of wet weather. Although some see them as a symbol of wisdom and fortune, their haunting cries and ghostly appearance mean they have often been seen as bad omens in rural areas.", + "date": "2023-03-19", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Crocus flowers", + "caption": "Hello spring!", + "subtitle": "Spring equinox", + "copyright": "© Raimund Linke/Getty Images", + "description": "Every year around March 20, the sun aligns with the Earth's equator, and day and night are about equal in length. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is called the spring or vernal equinox, and it marks the astronomical exit of winter into the brighter, warmer springtime. From now on, we can enjoy days that are longer than nights. And a sharp eye might spot a flowering crocus, like the ones in today's image, among the first flowers to bloom every year.\nThe tilting of Earth on its axis makes the equinox a global event. In Japan, spring equinox is a national holiday called Shunbun no Hi, while in Iranian culture, it is the start of the new year, called Nowruz. However, in the Southern Hemisphere, autumn is just beginning—so send some sweaters to your Argentinian friends.", + "date": "2023-03-20", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Colorful pastel chalk", + "caption": "What's your favorite color?", + "subtitle": "International Day of Color", + "copyright": "© Stephen Shepherd/plainpicture", + "description": "Wherever there is light, there is color. It lends liveliness and character to the world around us, but we can also use it strategically to convey particular tones and messages. Blue creates a sense of tranquility, purple gives a sense of luxury, and red can express passion or danger. On International Color Day, organizations around the world meet to discuss research and share knowledge about color theory and its use in the fields of industry, arts, science, and design. As you go about your day, stop and take in the colors around you and think about why they were chosen and how they make you feel. It might just make you consider how you use color in your own life.", + "date": "2023-03-21", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lake Powell on the Colorado River", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "World Water Day", + "copyright": "© Peter Schaefer/Alamy", + "description": "Lake Powell, which meanders across the Utah-Arizona border, was created when the Glen Canyon Dam was built on the Colorado River in the 1960s. It is one of the two largest reservoirs in the US, alongside its downstream neighbor Lake Mead. Together, they provide water to about 40 million people in seven states, while their respective dams generate crucial hydroelectric power.\nBut the Colorado River basin has been experiencing its driest period for more than 12 centuries, intensified by climate change. That white line at the base of the canyon walls shows the old high-water mark. Last year, Lake Powell dropped to just over 24% of its full capacity, raising concerns about both water and power supplies.\nGlobally, about 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. The United Nations created World Water Day in 1993 to highlight the issue and encourage more sustainable water management. As our population increases, it's vital that we all do our part to save precious fresh water.", + "date": "2023-03-22", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lenticular clouds, Patagonia", + "caption": "We've identified these 'flying objects'", + "subtitle": "World Meteorological Day", + "copyright": "© Sasha Juliard/Shutterstock", + "description": "They might look like spaceships from a retro sci-fi movie, but these strange shapes hovering above the mountains in Patagonia are of earthly origin. These are lenticular clouds, named after their lens-like shape. They form near hills and mountains where moist air is pushed up and over the peaks, cooling as it rises and condensing into water droplets. As wind blows over the mountains it can create a series of waves in the air, and these unusual clouds form in the crest of those waves.\nToday is World Meteorological Day, which marks the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization in 1950. The group shares information between countries so the world can benefit from better understanding and predicting our weather. Thanks to meteorology, we can explain atmospheric phenomena like lenticular clouds. Although, with their unusual shape, they still get mistaken for flying saucers from time to time.", + "date": "2023-03-23", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blooming wild garlic, Hainich National Park, Germany", + "caption": "Stop and smell the…garlic?", + "subtitle": "Wild garlic in bloom at Hainich National Park, Germany", + "copyright": "© Frank Sommariva/Getty Images", + "description": "These pristine, white blooms are wild garlic plants, probably not what comes to mind when you think of flowers. You can get a closer look if you visit the Hainich National Park in Thuringia, Germany. This national park was founded in 1997 to protect its ancient beech forest, which is full of lush deciduous trees.\nWild garlic is a woodland messenger of spring in temperate climates around the world. Native to Europe and Asia, it's widely grown and enjoyed in Germany—so much so that many cities organize festivals to celebrate this pungent plant. The German town of Eberbach has trademarked its claim to be a wild garlic capital and hosts a month-long wild garlic fair every spring.", + "date": "2023-03-24", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cecil Brewer Staircase, the Heal's Building, London, England", + "caption": "Winding down in style", + "subtitle": "Cecil Brewer Staircase, London", + "copyright": "© Yiran An/Getty Images", + "description": "This stunning staircase spirals up through three floors at Heal's department store in central London, where it has been helping shoppers get around in stylish fashion since 1916. It was designed by architect Cecil Brewer ahead of the opening of an in-store art gallery. While the gallery no longer exists, the Cecil Brewer Staircase remains a popular part of the store's heritage, particularly with photographers looking to capture a little London glamour. The lights at the outer edge of the stairs were added after World War II, and the elegant chandelier cascading from top to bottom was installed in 2013. If you visit, keep an eye out for a bronze cat on a windowsill overlooking the stairs, the store's not-for-sale official mascot.", + "date": "2023-03-25", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wildflowers in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California", + "caption": "The desert in bloom", + "subtitle": "Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California", + "copyright": "© Ron and Patty Thomas/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to the largest state park in the golden state of California, Anza-Borrego. Located about 100 miles northeast of San Diego, the park is well known for its spectacular springtime wildflowers, stunning landscapes, and natural marvels. Spring and early summer are the best times to visit. That's when you'll find a myriad of magnificent, blooming species of flowers, including dune primrose, desert sunflowers, and desert sand verbena. These hardy wildflowers can survive in extreme heat and with little water–perfect for California's driest state park, in which some areas get just 2 inches of rain a year.\nHeavier rains than usual brought a rare 'winter bloom' of wildflowers to Anza-Borrego earlier this year. And record-breaking rainstorms have continued, ensuring an excellent spring display. The wildflowers draw large crowds of tourists to the area. Though you might be tempted to take some home, the wildflowers are protected by state law and should be left for everyone to enjoy.", + "date": "2023-03-26", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "New York City skyline in fog", + "caption": "Cloud City", + "subtitle": "New York City skyline", + "copyright": "© Orbon Alija/Getty Images", + "description": "New York City's skyline is instantly recognizable, even when half-covered in fog. Eight of the United States' 10 tallest buildings reside there, all in the borough of Manhattan. One of New York City's most famous landmarks, the Empire State Building, was the world's tallest building for 41 years.\nWhen it was completed in 1931, it towered over New York City's skyline, the first building in the world to be more than 100 stories tall. But in the decades since, it has been joined by scores of other skyscrapers and is now the Big Apple's seventh-tallest building. While it may have been overtaken by some of its younger neighbors, the Empire State Building remains one of the most iconic features of New York's skyline, if you can see it through the fog.", + "date": "2023-03-27", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Milky Way above the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, South Tyrol, Italy", + "caption": "Peak stargazing", + "subtitle": "The Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy", + "copyright": "© Juan Romero/Cavan Images", + "description": "This trio of peaks, known as the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, is located in the Sexten Dolomites of South Tyrol, Italy. The mountain group is one of the best-known in the Dolomites and tourists visit from all over the world to hike its trails. You'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the peaks from all angles and in the summer, you'll see a beautiful array of wildflowers. Make sure to plan ahead if you want to hike or camp under the moonlit sky and bring plenty of water and snacks. These peaks are part of the Dolomites World Heritage Site, which was designated in 2009.", + "date": "2023-03-28", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Manatees, Crystal River, Florida", + "caption": "Snuggling sea cows", + "subtitle": "Manatee Appreciation Day", + "copyright": "© Gregory Sweeney/Getty Images", + "description": "Today is Manatee Appreciation Day and, given their sweet and friendly nature, it's hard not to love them. These gentle giants slowly graze through rivers and coastal waters for up to seven hours a day, eating seagrasses and other aquatic plants. They do have teeth, but fear not, they are flat molars used for grinding up vegetation.\nManatees are interested in humans, but their curiosity puts them at risk of collisions with boats. Their numbers dwindled to a few hundred in the 1970s but, thanks to conservation efforts, there are now more than 6,000 manatees in the US. Protecting our vulnerable wildlife is crucial if we want to be able to appreciate them for years to come.", + "date": "2023-03-29", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Peacock feathers", + "caption": "Regal radiance", + "subtitle": "Bright and colorful peacock feathers", + "copyright": "© Sarayut Thaneerat/Getty Images", + "description": "Peacock feathers, multicolored and radiant, are instantly recognizable. Their signature 'eyespots' flash in the light when a male displays its tail plumage for a nearby female, known as a 'peahen.'\nThe shimmering, iridescent effect is due to the tiny, crystal-like structures of the peacock’s feathers. As the feathers shift, so does the color. This brilliant show is all done to attract a mate. When mating season is over, males lose their feathers, making it easy for us to collect them for display, art, or simply a reminder of nature's beauty.", + "date": "2023-03-30", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Steyr River, Austria", + "caption": "The stunning Steyr", + "subtitle": "Steyr River, Austria", + "copyright": "© guenterguni/Getty Images", + "description": "These whitewater rapids are found in Upper Austria, where the Steyr River crashes down from the barren Totes Gebirge (the Dead Mountains) through this verdant landscape. When it comes to the ancient town of Steyr, at the foot of the Alps, it will meet the Enns River, which flows into the Danube.\nWhat gives the Steyr that stunning blue hue? The answer is found in the mountains themselves. When there's rainfall or the surrounding snow melts, eroded sediment flows into the river. Heavier sediment sinks to the bottom and finer sediment stays suspended in the water. Sunlight is scattered or reflected by the sediment, allowing us to see a vibrant shade of blue, as the Steyr crashes through this lush landscape.", + "date": "2023-03-31", + "path": "US/images/2023-03-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-03-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Javan tree frog", + "caption": "Hoppy National Frog Month!", + "subtitle": "Frog Month", + "copyright": "© kuritafsheen/Getty Images", + "description": "This sleepy-looking Javan tree frog, which is only found on the Indonesian island of Java, is the perfect mascot for National Frog Month. While not everyone is a fan, frogs play a critical role in the food chain, eating pests like mosquitoes, flies, spiders, and even mice.\nIt is estimated that at least 200 species of frogs have gone extinct in the last five decades and there are fears hundreds more will follow. So, this April, let's take a moment to learn more about these little amphibians and ways to save them. Even the smallest changes, such as being more wary of how we dispose of our trash, can be immensely beneficial for this important species.", + "date": "2023-04-01", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java, Indonesia", + "caption": "Land of sand and fire", + "subtitle": "Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java, Indonesia", + "copyright": "© Bento Fotography/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to the spectacular Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, on the Indonesian island of Java, famous for stunning sunrises and its dramatic landscape. Here, a massive ancient volcano erupted thousands of years ago and inside its collapsed crater, more volcanoes formed.\nTo the left, spewing smoke and steam, is Mount Bromo, one of the most iconic sites in East Java, which has erupted at least four times in the last 20 years. In the forefront of the picture, with trees creeping up the sides, is Mount Batok, which is no longer active, while Java's highest mountain (and active volcano) Semeru, is visible in the background. The Tengger Sand Sea, a vast area of fine volcanic sand, wraps around five volcanoes inside the caldera. No wonder this massive national park is sometimes referred to as the land of sand and fire.", + "date": "2023-04-02", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Big Island, Hawaii", + "caption": "Chasing rainbows", + "subtitle": "National Find a Rainbow Day", + "copyright": "© Westend61/Getty Images", + "description": "Happy National Find a Rainbow Day! These colorful natural marvels appear when light strikes water droplets, creating a natural prism effect. So, areas that have plenty of sunshine and showers are a good place to start your search.\nAnd where better to look than Hawaii, said to be the rainbow capital of the world? At Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park on the Big Island, a combination of mountains, clear air, and trade winds bringing rain showers helps create the perfect conditions for rainbow sightings.", + "date": "2023-04-03", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Roman bridge, Córdoba, Spain", + "caption": "The historic heart of Córdoba", + "subtitle": "Roman bridge of Córdoba, Spain", + "copyright": "© Jeremy Woodhouse/Getty Images", + "description": "The Roman bridge of Córdoba, in the ancient Spanish city’s historic center, has been rebuilt several times over the centuries. For 2,000 years it was the city’s only bridge across the Guadalquivir River, originally built in the first century BCE during the expansion of the Roman Empire. Much of the current bridge dates from reconstruction in the 8th century following the Moorish conquest, a period when hundreds of mosques and palaces were built, and Córdoba became one of Europe's largest cities and a center of learning and culture.\nWhile it has seen centuries of traffic, the bridge is now only open to pedestrians, following the opening of the Miraflores Bridge in 2004. If it looks familiar, you might have spotted it standing in as part of the fictional city of Volantis in 'Game of Thrones.'", + "date": "2023-04-04", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Black grouse males in Kuusamo, Finland", + "caption": "Ruffling feathers", + "subtitle": "Black grouses lekking", + "copyright": "© Markus Varesvuo/Minden Pictures", + "description": "These showy males are squaring up in Kuusamo, Finland, a popular hang-out spot for black grouse as they take part in a flamboyant courtship ritual. They fan their tail feathers and inflate their necks while letting out a murmuring coo, hoping that a female selects them. This communal display is called lekking, and though we only see two birds here, these groups can number up to 200. Black grouse aren't the only animals known to participate in leks—bats, paper wasps, Atlantic cod, and fiddler crabs are among the many other species which go to the same lengths to find the right mate.", + "date": "2023-04-05", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moon rising, Tucson, Arizona", + "caption": "Pink moon rising", + "subtitle": "April's full moon", + "copyright": "© Tim Murphy/Shutterstock", + "description": "The full moon has inspired folklore, myths, writers, and artists throughout history and has been given many names, depending on the time of year it appears. April's first full moon is known as the pink moon, but that doesn’t mean it will appear pink against the night sky. Native Americans named it for the pink wildflowers, moss pink or creeping phlox, that bloom in the eastern US in the spring.\nIf it does appear pink, orange, or golden, it is because sunlight reflects off the moon and travels through our atmosphere. Here, dust, pollution, and other particles scatter the light, making it appear more colorful when it hangs lower in the sky. It appears whiter as it rises. Perhaps this pink moon is tinged by the dust of the Arizona desert.", + "date": "2023-04-06", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Baby Eurasian beavers, Finland", + "caption": "Saluting beavers", + "subtitle": "International Beaver Day", + "copyright": "© Danny Green/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Behold the mighty beaver, nature's engineer. They fell trees with their massive orange incisors, using the wood to build two main structures, the dam, which creates a pond in which they can build their living quarters—the lodge. A beaver uses a lodge to hide from predators, store food, rest, and protect their offspring.\nThe lodge usually has an underwater entrance—an extra element of protection from predators like wolves and coyotes. This underwater entry is no problem for beavers, which can hold their breath for up to 15 minutes. Their paddle-shaped tails help them swim, and to slap the water's surface or the ground to warn other beavers of danger. Let's salute these marvelous mammals today on International Beaver Day.", + "date": "2023-04-07", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Giant's Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland", + "caption": "In the footsteps of giants", + "subtitle": "The Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland", + "copyright": "© Dieter Meyrl/Getty Images", + "description": "Throughout history, humans have crafted legends to explain natural phenomena that defy our understanding. A prime example is the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland where some 40,000 basalt columns spring from the ground at the shore. Scientists tell us these columns developed 50 to 60 million years ago, when lava erupted from volcanic fissures, then cooled and contracted, cracking into hexagonal structures.\nBut Gaelic legend tells a different tale. It says the giant Fionn mac Cumhaill, anglicized as Finn McCool, built a bridge across the sea to fight his Scottish giant counterpart, Benandonner. The remains of his bridge are said to be found in the Giant's Causeway on one side, and Fingal's Cave on the Scottish island of Staffa, also formed by basalt columns. Though we understand the geology of the Giant's Causeway now, some may prefer to picture giants striding across the sea.", + "date": "2023-04-08", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lithuanian Easter eggs", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Easter!", + "copyright": "© fotomem/Getty Images", + "description": "Humans have been decorating eggs for Easter for centuries, but decorated ostrich eggs have been found from as far back as 60,000 years ago, long before the Christian festival began. The Easter egg has long been a symbol of fertility and rebirth, but exactly why people started decorating them is unclear. One theory is that, because animal products were not eaten during the religious Lenten season, people would hard-boil the eggs and decorate them with dye and wax, until they could be eaten at Easter. A more opulent type of decorated egg, Fabergé eggs, were famously created as bejeweled Easter gifts to the Russian imperial family. Our homepage image shows eggs from Lithuania, where people use traditional methods to paint patterns with wax using sharp objects or etch patterns into dyed eggs.\nWhat creative ideas do you have to decorate eggs this Easter?", + "date": "2023-04-09", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Elephant family in Amboseli National Park, Kenya", + "caption": "Strong sibling bonds", + "subtitle": "Siblings Day", + "copyright": "© Diana Robinson/Getty Images", + "description": "We're in Kenya's Amboseli National Park today to celebrate Siblings Day with these baby African elephant twins and their mom. Siblings Day is celebrated every April 10 in parts of the US and other areas of the world. In 1995, Claudia Evart, who lost her siblings at a young age, created this holiday and established the Siblings Day Foundation, which is working to get the holiday officially recognized in the US alongside Mother's Day and Father's Day. India's Raksha Bandhan is the oldest sibling holiday that is still widely observed today, usually falling in August. Hindu women commemorate this day by wrapping a band around their brothers' wrists as a sign of mutual care and respect. If this seems like too much, maybe just pick up the phone and give a loved one a call.", + "date": "2023-04-10", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mossy Grotto Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon", + "caption": "Where is this hidden waterfall?", + "subtitle": "Mossy Grotto Falls, Oregon", + "copyright": "© Chase Dekker Wild-Life Images/Getty Images", + "description": "Mossy Grotto Falls is a tiny 20-foot waterfall in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, home to around 90 waterfalls. This winsome waterfall became popular in recent years after several renowned photographers snapped it following its discovery in 2006. Waterfalls around the world draw our attention and inspire emotions (and even themes for pop songs). In contrast to the serene, burbling Mossy Grotto Falls, Angel Falls in Venezuela is the tallest in the world, where water plunges 2,648 feet before reaching the ground. This roaring wonder is awe-inspiring and one of the top tourist-draws in the country. If you need a moment of reflection, we recommend searching for the nearest waterfall and taking a trip to connect with nature.", + "date": "2023-04-11", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Earth seen from the International Space Station", + "caption": "A view that's out of this world", + "subtitle": "Yuri's Night", + "copyright": "© Tim Peake/ESA/NASA via Getty Images", + "description": "On April 12, 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin astounded the world by becoming the first person to travel to outer space. In less than two hours, Gagarin completed a full orbit of the Earth in the Vostok 3KA spacecraft. Less than a month later, Mercury astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American in space. The spectacle of looking back at Earth from space has not lost its charm, as you can see in today's picture taken from the International Space Station. Also known as the 'World Space Party,' Yuri's Night is a global celebration of astronomy and a reflection on how space exploration can unite people in a divided world.", + "date": "2023-04-12", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moss pink displays at Hitsujiyama Park, Saitama Prefecture, Japan", + "caption": "Pretty in pink", + "subtitle": "Hitsujiyama Park, Saitama Prefecture, Japan", + "copyright": "© Takashi Images/Shutterstock", + "description": "Phlox subulata is known by many names. While some call it moss pink, others call it creeping phlox, flowering moss, or mountain phlox. No matter what name you know it by, you cannot deny the beauty and charm of these tiny perennial flowers. They bloom in spring and add bright splashes of color wherever they grow.\nThis plant's small flowers and carpet-like growth pattern give the appearance of moss; hence, the name. Japan's Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu is known for shibazakura, as it's known in Japanese. When these flowers are in full bloom, they cover the rolling hills in the park and offer a breathtaking horticultural view.", + "date": "2023-04-13", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mediterranean red sea stars, Mediterranean Sea", + "caption": "Stars in daylight", + "subtitle": "Mediterranean red sea stars", + "copyright": "© Hans Leijnse/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Sea stars—often called starfish—are some of the most fascinating creatures to live in our oceans. For starters, despite their name, they aren't fish—they belong to a group of marine invertebrates called echinoderms. Like all echinoderms, sea stars are characterized by the radial symmetry of their bodies, which usually have multiple arms extending from the central disc.\nDid you know that sea stars can regenerate their arms? This means if they are attacked by a predator, they can get back into shape eventually (and quite literally). In fact, some species can also regenerate an entirely new sea star from just the arm, provided it still has a bit of the central disc attached to it.", + "date": "2023-04-14", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Together' sculpture by Lorenzo Quinn, Great Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt", + "caption": "When art imitates life", + "subtitle": "World Art Day", + "copyright": "© Sima Diab/Getty Images", + "description": "'Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.' There is perhaps no better day to ponder these iconic words by Oscar Wilde than World Art Day. Celebrated each April 15, it marks the birthday of Renaissance luminary Leonardo da Vinci. The celebration, which started in 2012, continues to be a beautiful reminder of the power of art and its ability to heal, strengthen, and inspire society. The sculpture in today's image, Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn's 'Together,' displayed near the Great Pyramids of Giza, serves as a fitting commentary on this inimitable power of art and also a symbol of the unbreakable human connection.", + "date": "2023-04-15", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Adelaide International Kite Festival, Australia", + "caption": "Go fly a kite!", + "subtitle": "Go Fly a Kite Day", + "copyright": "© Andrey Moisseyev/Alamy", + "description": "Is there a simpler joy than flying a kite on a windy day? The date of this magical invention is unknown, but the first written documentation of kite flying comes from China in 200 BCE. There they were initially used to measure distance, but over the years they have been tapped for fishing, sport, science, celebration, communication, and recreation. Kites can take many shapes and be made of various materials, but all of them have a wing surface, a tether, and a bridle that keeps the surface at an angle to the wind. In fact, you can easily make your own, and there's no better time than today: Go Fly a Kite Day.", + "date": "2023-04-16", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'One Thousand Springs' haiku art installation by Chiharu Shiota, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, London, England", + "caption": "Poetry in suspense", + "subtitle": "International Haiku Poetry Day", + "copyright": "© Guy Bell/Alamy Live News", + "description": "Get out your pen and paper—it's International Haiku Poetry Day! Haikus originated in Japan as the opening segment of a larger poem called a renga. Eventually they became individual poems of their own. A traditional haiku consists of 17 phonetic units—similar to a syllable—in a 5, 7, 5 formation. Though simple, a great haiku creates a sense of beauty and a connection to nature. That connection was captured in the artwork seen here, 'One Thousand Springs,' an installation of 5,000 haikus suspended within a web of red threads by artist Chiharu Shiota. It was part of the 2021 Japan Festival at Kew Royal Botanic Gardens in London. Here's some inspiration for you to write a haiku yourself:\npoetry blooms bright / scattered by the vernal winds / may it take strong root", + "date": "2023-04-17", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Machu Picchu, Peru", + "caption": "A mountaintop marvel", + "subtitle": "International Day for Monuments and Sites", + "copyright": "© Dora Dalton/Getty Images", + "description": "Located high in the Andes Mountains, Peru's Machu Picchu is believed to have been an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti, who ruled in the mid-15th century. This 'Lost City of the Incas' is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, an engineering marvel, built without mortar, metal tools, or the wheel. As an icon of Inca civilization, it is a perfect fit for UNESCO's International Day for Monuments and Sites, which has been celebrating important cultural heritage sites for 40 years. Landmarks such as the Pueblo Indian dwellings of Mesa Verde, the Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and the Parthenon give us the opportunity to look back at the cultures that came before us and preserve their memory for future generations.", + "date": "2023-04-18", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Taiwan yuhina pair, Alishan National Scenic Area, Taiwan", + "caption": "Two's company", + "subtitle": "Taiwan yuhinas in Alishan National Scenic Area", + "copyright": "© Staffan Widstrand/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The Taiwan yuhina is a chirpy little bird with an eye-catching crest. Found only on the island of Taiwan, they constantly chatter while feeding and sometimes hang upside-down on cherry trees like bats. Birdwatchers can glimpse the small songbirds at Taiwan’s Alishan National Scenic Area, which features postcard-worthy forest trails and picturesque sunrises.", + "date": "2023-04-19", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Juniper Springs in Ocala National Forest, Florida", + "caption": "A subtropical soak", + "subtitle": "Juniper Springs, Florida", + "copyright": "© Michael Warren/Getty Images", + "description": "Yes, the water here is as inviting as it looks: clear as glass, the shade of a precious gem, and a perfect 73 degrees every day of the year. Set within a subtropical forest, Juniper Springs is one of Florida's oldest and best-known recreation areas, established in the 1930s as a place to camp, hike, and swim. Long before Disney arrived, natural springs like this one were the big draw in the Sunshine State.\nFlorida is home to the largest concentration of freshwater springs in the world, with more than 1,000 popping up where the massive Floridan aquifer breaks through the surface. This underground reservoir hides beneath the entire state, providing Florida with almost all of its drinking water.\nOverextraction and pollution from fertilizers and septic systems have put some springs in peril but in Juniper Springs, these jewel-toned waters are protected by the Ocala National Forest, so it's likely to look like this for a long time.", + "date": "2023-04-20", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Procida, Italy", + "caption": "Sunset on Procida", + "subtitle": "Procida, Italy", + "copyright": "© Sean Pavone/Shutterstock", + "description": "Procida is a charming Italian island in the Gulf of Naples, boasting colorful buildings, picturesque streets, and stunning sea views. The island has a rich history, having been settled by the Greeks, Romans, and other civilizations over the centuries, but is less well-known than its larger neighbours, Capri and Ischia. Its oldest fishing village, Marina Corricella, features pastel-colored buildings and narrow streets and is a great place to enjoy fresh seafood and soak up the atmosphere. From there, you can climb up to the fortified medieval village of Terra Murata, built on the island's highest point, which offers panoramic views over the entire Gulf of Naples.\nProcida is home to several beautiful beaches and coves, including Chiaiolella, Spiaggia del Postino, and Ciraccio. And it's popular with film makers too, starring in more than 30 movies including 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,' 'The Talented Mr. Ripley,' and 'Il Postino.' In 2022, it was named Italy's Capital of Culture, the first island to be awarded the honor.", + "date": "2023-04-21", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Island fox in Channel Islands National Park, California", + "caption": "Back from the brink", + "subtitle": "Earth Day and National Park Week", + "copyright": "© Ian Shive/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "This tiny island fox is a great cheerleader for Earth Day, which celebrates the achievements of the environmental movement. Island foxes exist only on the Channel Islands of Southern California. You can find them on six of the eight islands, and each island's fox is considered a unique subspecies. While numbers have never been huge, they declined catastrophically in the 1990s. Thanks to a recovery program, their population is growing steadily, and these tiny foxes have bounced back from the brink of extinction. If you want to visit Channel Islands National Park to see this success story, today is a good day to go. Admission fees at all national parks will be waived today to mark the start of National Park Week.", + "date": "2023-04-22", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stuttgart Public Library, Germany", + "caption": "A book lover's paradise", + "subtitle": "World Book Day", + "copyright": "© Axel Brunst/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "'There is no friend as loyal as a book,' Ernest Hemingway once wrote. On World Book Day, we are honoring these loyal friends in the German city of Stuttgart, where a huge monolithic cube is both a modern landmark and home to the city library. Opened in 2011, this striking building was designed by architect Eun Young Yi to be a calming, meditative space in a bustling city. Its interior is white, with splashes of color provided by the books that line its walls.\nWorld Book Day was set up by UNESCO in 1995 to celebrate recreational reading. It also marks the start of National Library Week here in the US, so there's no better time to head to your local library to find your next great 'friend' to take you on new adventures.", + "date": "2023-04-23", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old underground cellar, Bavaria, Germany", + "caption": "Beneath the woods", + "subtitle": "Old underground cellar, Bavaria, Germany", + "copyright": "© Andreas Zerndl/Getty Images", + "description": "This mysterious door can be found in the woods in Germany's largest state, Bavaria, known for its stunning castles, mountains, and forests. The home of Oktoberfest, it also has a worldwide reputation for its beer and its northern region of Franconia, where our picture was taken, is a premier wine destination. This little door leads to an underground cellar near the village of Pünzendorf, and its naturally low temperature once made it an ideal place to store the beer and wine the area is famous for. These days, you might be more likely to find bats inside, so perhaps it's better admired from a distance.", + "date": "2023-04-24", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Adélie penguins in Antarctica", + "caption": "Chilling out on World Penguin Day", + "subtitle": "World Penguin Day", + "copyright": "© David Merron Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Penguins are pretty amazing. From their social personalities to their impressive talent for swimming and diving, they're a bird worth celebrating. Today, World Penguin Day, is the perfect time to learn more about these flightless birds, noted for their swimming prowess.\nNative to the land and surrounding waters of Antarctica, Adélie penguins migrate an average of 8,000 miles annually, as they follow the sun from their breeding colonies to winter foraging grounds and back again. The species is easy to recognize by the white rings around their eyes. Oh, and if you think you were chilly this winter, these birds thrive in temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit.", + "date": "2023-04-25", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great horned owl fledglings", + "caption": "Destined for greatness", + "subtitle": "Great horned owl fledglings", + "copyright": "© Michael Morse/Getty Images", + "description": "These little furballs will grow up to be great horned owls, fierce predators with camouflage coloring. For now, they sport a layer of fluffy light-colored down and have yet to grow their full 'horns'—tufts of feathers known as plumicorns. But they will become voracious carnivores capable of hunting down prey larger than themselves, including other owls. Typical meals will consist of small animals like rabbits, squirrels, mice, and even scorpions.\nThey spend their days roosting and their nights hunting alone. Great horned owls don't migrate but often move from one territory to another. These distinctive birds can be found almost anywhere in the Americas, from sub-Arctic regions to the tropics. You might even find them in your own backyard!", + "date": "2023-04-26", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "South Padre Island, Texas", + "caption": "An endless stretch of sky", + "subtitle": "South Padre Island, Texas", + "copyright": "© Jeff R Clow/Getty Images", + "description": "Located a few miles offshore on the Texas Gulf Coast, Padre Island is the largest of the state's string of barrier islands. At 113 miles in length, it is also the longest barrier island in the world. Barrier islands usually run parallel to the coast and, as the name suggests, serve as the mainland's first line of defense against storms.\nSince the Port Mansfield Channel was built in the early 1960s, Padre Island has been split into two parts, South Padre Island, pictured here, and North Padre Island. Connected by a bridge to the shore, the resort town of South Padre Island draws in thousands of visitors every year for swimming, boating, fishing, or simply lounging on the beach. Others come for the trail of elaborate sandcastles scattered across the island, created by professional artists.", + "date": "2023-04-27", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park, California", + "caption": "The giants of Yosemite", + "subtitle": "Arbor Day", + "copyright": "© Orbon Alija/Getty Images", + "description": "We're celebrating Arbor Day with some of Yosemite's most famous residents, the giant sequoia trees of Mariposa Grove. The day champions the planting and preservation of trees and can trace its roots back more than 150 years. In 1872, Nebraska City News editor Julius Sterling Morton proposed a day for locals to plant trees, and the idea grew and grew. Today all 50 states celebrate Arbor Day, most commonly on the last Friday in April, although different states might observe it on the best dates for tree planting in their area.\nGiant sequoias, like the ones on our homepage, have been around for a very long time. Geological evidence suggests that they are the third-longest-lived tree species in the world. There are hundreds of them in Yosemite's Mariposa Grove, including the famous Grizzly Giant, which is estimated to be about 3,000 years old. Let's hope it is around for thousands of Arbor Days to come.", + "date": "2023-04-28", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Milky Way over Joshua Tree National Park, California", + "caption": "Gazing into infinity", + "subtitle": "Astronomy Day", + "copyright": "© Schroptschop/Getty Images", + "description": "Get your telescope and star map app ready because it's Astronomy Day! Doug Berger, then president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California, created Astronomy Day in 1973 to get more people interested in the wonders of space. He set up telescopes on street corners, malls, and parks to give people a chance to see the stars firsthand.\nEarly astronomers lacked the means to view celestial objects beyond those which could be seen by the naked eye. But they still made major discoveries, such as calculating the size and distance of the moon, affirming the sun as the center of our solar system, and predicting the movement of stars relative to the seasons. Today we have sophisticated telescopes, from the orbiting James Webb Space Telescope to the portable ones you'll find in use at International Dark Sky Parks, including Joshua Tree National Park, seen in our photo. With such ground-breaking technology at our disposal, astronomers can boldly go where no human eyes have gone before.", + "date": "2023-04-29", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Preservation Hall, New Orleans, Louisiana", + "caption": "A day of swing and celebration", + "subtitle": "International Jazz Day", + "copyright": "© Cosmo Condina North America/Alamy", + "description": "Born in the Black communities of New Orleans, jazz music quickly caught on outside the Big Easy and became an international sensation. Due to its improvisational nature, jazz never stays the same, fusing with other cultures and genres to create styles such as Afro-Cuban, Latin, and Indo Jazz. UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and jazz pianist Herbie Hancock created International Jazz Day to celebrate the global genre, first held in 2012 with events in New York, Paris, and New Orleans. We hope you celebrate by putting on your favorite jazz record, or if you can swing it, visit New Orleans' legendary jazz venue, Preservation Hall, seen in our photo here.", + "date": "2023-04-30", + "path": "US/images/2023-04-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-04-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Korean Bell of Friendship, Los Angeles", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month", + "copyright": "© Carlos Marin/Getty Images", + "description": "This stunning structure is the stone pavilion housing the massive Korean Bell of Friendship in Los Angeles, a city with a large Korean American population. It's ringing in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which starts today. The month was chosen in recognition of the first documented arrival of Japanese immigrants, on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad by more than 20,000 Asian immigrants on May 10, 1869.\nBack to that intricately decorated bronze bell. It was a gift to the city from South Korea to mark the US bicentennial in 1976 and is modeled on the largest bell cast in Korean history, the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok, made in 771. Both versions are among the largest bells in the world.", + "date": "2023-05-01", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Jöriseen lakes in the Silvretta Alps, Switzerland", + "caption": "The height of Alpine beauty", + "subtitle": "Jöriseen lakes in the Silvretta Alps, Switzerland", + "copyright": "© Florin Baumann/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're exploring a place of otherworldly beauty: the Jöriseen, a group of alpine lakes near Davos, Switzerland. On sunny days, the lakes glow an ethereal blue, contrasting with the dark, jagged Silvretta Alps that encircle them. The sunlight is reflected in the water by 'rock flour'—silt-sized rock particles generated from the grinding of bedrock by glaciers.\nThe Silvretta Alps sit across the Swiss-Austrian border and are themselves surrounded by glaciers in an area known as the 'Blue Silvretta.' If you want to enjoy these stunning views up close, you'll have to work for it. Bring your best hiking boots, plenty of water, and some strong legs.", + "date": "2023-05-02", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wildebeests in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya", + "caption": "The animal kingdom's great migration", + "subtitle": "Wildebeests in Maasai Mara, Kenya", + "copyright": "© Matt Polski/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve, where some of its most iconic inhabitants are out for an evening stroll. Wildebeests, also known as gnus, are social animals which often form large herds. There are two types: black wildebeests and blue wildebeests and it is the latter which take part in the famous Great Migration, one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles.\nThis typically starts in January or February and sees more than a million wildebeests, along with large herds of zebras and other species, migrate from the Serengeti in neighboring Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in search of water and greener pastures. They arrive in Kenya from late July and stay until November when they start moving south again, a round trip of some 500 miles. Tourists flock to the Maasai Mara to witness this incredible natural spectacle.", + "date": "2023-05-03", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mayan ruins in Tikal, Guatemala", + "caption": "May the Fourth be with you", + "subtitle": "Star Wars Day", + "copyright": "© THP Creative/Getty Images", + "description": "May the Fourth be with you! The 'Star Wars' universe has captured the imagination of fans for decades and its impact, like the 'Force,' is all around us. The original 1977 film introduced us to a galaxy far, far away, a cast of unforgettable characters, and a gripping battle between good and evil. Its reach has since extended to television, books, comics, theme parks, thousands of products, and a day of its own to celebrate the much-loved sci-fi franchise.\nFans might recognize today's image of the Mayan ruins in Tikal, Guatemala, as the rebel base on Yavin 4 from 'Star Wars: A New Hope.' These real-life temples served as a key setting in the cinematic Battle of Yavin, a fight so pivotal in the 'Star Wars' storyline that calendar years in the universe are called ABY or BBY: After the Battle of Yavin or Before the Battle of Yavin.", + "date": "2023-05-04", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios and Popocatépetl, Puebla, Mexico", + "caption": "Celebrating Cinco de Mayo", + "subtitle": "Cinco de Mayo", + "copyright": "© Radius Images/Shutterstock", + "description": "Contrary to what many people believe, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16. Instead, May 5 marks Mexico's victory over better-equipped French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Although the French Empire would counterattack and take the city a year later, the unexpected victory was a morale boost which still has symbolic significance. While in the US, Cinco de Mayo is a popular festival celebrating Mexican American culture, celebrations in Mexico are relatively quiet and focused mostly on Puebla.\nIn Mexico, the celebration became known as Battle of Puebla Day after President Benito Juárez declared it a national holiday in 1862. Today, the people of Puebla celebrate with parades, speeches, and battle reenactments. The Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in Puebla, pictured here, was already nearly 300 years old when the 1862 battle was fought. And human history is just the blink of an eye to ancient Popocatépetl, the smoking volcano which towers over Puebla in the background of our homepage image.", + "date": "2023-05-05", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Royal azaleas in bloom on Hwangmaesan Mountain, South Korea", + "caption": "The purple peaks of Hwangmaesan", + "subtitle": "Azaleas blooming on Hwangmaesan Mountain, South Korea", + "copyright": "© Stock for you/Shutterstock", + "description": "Vast colonies of royal azaleas paint the sides of South Korea’s Hwangmaesan Mountain a vibrant purple as summer approaches. Sightseers flock to see this striking pink and purple carpet of flowers which was created gradually as dairy cows and sheep ate the grass and plants, but left behind the poisonous azaleas which spread across the mountain.\nFor those who want to climb it, Hwangmaesan also features massive rock formations, stunning views, and a legend that anyone who prays at the summit will have their wish granted. It reaches an altitude of around 3,650 feet and offers a peaceful escape from city life for hikers and campers. Those who want to walk among the azaleas should head there in May, when they come into bloom. But dress appropriately, it still gets chilly up at the summit.", + "date": "2023-05-06", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gray seal pup, Lundy Island, England", + "caption": "Happy World Laughter Day!", + "subtitle": "World Laughter Day", + "copyright": "© Henley Spiers/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Everyone loves a good giggle, but did you know that laughter is also good for you? Today is World Laughter Day, which highlights the healing benefits of laughing, both physically and emotionally. Some studies have shown that laughing can boost the immune system, elevate mood, and reduce pain. It turns out the old adage is true—laughter really is the best medicine.\nWhether the gray seal pup in our homepage image has heard something funny, or is just yawning in the waters off England's southwest coast is debatable. But we think you'll agree, it makes a good mascot for World Laughter Day.", + "date": "2023-05-07", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, Utah", + "caption": "Delicate but enduring", + "subtitle": "Arches National Park, Utah", + "copyright": "© Mark Brodkin Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "This stunning structure is Delicate Arch, the most famous of 2,000 stone arches scattered around Arches National Park in Utah. It is made up of Entrada Sandstone, the grains of which once formed a massive desert. They were cemented together by minerals, forming sandstone riddled with tiny holes. Over millennia, the rain seeped in and slowly dissolved the rock from the inside, forming these eye-catching sculptures. Most of the arches in the national park are formed from Entrada Sandstone and were once buried by other rock layers. They won't last forever, but over time, new shapes will emerge from the layers of rock below to replace them. Every year, close to 1.4 million people visit the park to see Delicate Arch and this slowly shifting landscape for themselves.", + "date": "2023-05-08", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Poenari Castle on Mount Cetatea, Făgăraș Mountains, Romania", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "A castle fit for a count", + "copyright": "© porojnicu/Getty Images", + "description": "Peeking out above the trees in the Făgăraș Mountains of Romania is Poenari Castle, a fortress steeped in history and legend. In the 15th century, this castle was occupied by the notorious ruler Vlad III, aka Vlad the Impaler, aka Vlad Dracula.\nVlad wasn't a vampire, but he had a reputation for cruelty towards his enemies. His bloody resistance to Ottoman encroachment made him a national hero and the subject of much folklore—some of it gruesome. These tales are likely what inspired author Bram Stoker to name his fictional vampire Count Dracula.\nPoenari Castle was abandoned decades after Vlad's death in 1476. Over the centuries, it fell into ruin as earthquakes and landslides sent parts of the building down the cliff and into the Argeș River below. Visiting the ruins today requires a bit of stamina. It's a 1,480-step climb to the citadel walls, unless you can change into a bat and fly to the top.", + "date": "2023-05-09", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cordouan Lighthouse, Royan, Charente, France", + "caption": "King of lighthouses", + "subtitle": "Cordouan Lighthouse, France", + "copyright": "© FRTimelapse/Getty Images", + "description": "Built between 1584 and 1611, the Cordouan Lighthouse is France's oldest working lighthouse and the only one in the country that is still inhabited by keepers. For centuries, this maritime marvel has watched over the Gironde Estuary, on France's Atlantic coast, a treacherous area where shipwrecks were once common.\nDesigned by engineer Louis de Foix and remodeled in the 18th century, this stunning lighthouse with its stained-glass windows and Renaissance architecture is sometimes known as the Versailles of the Seas, after the famous French palace. Others call it the King of Lighthouses.\nA visit to this historic landmark will take you on a journey to a bygone era, concluding with a climb up more than 300 steps to the lighthouse's pinnacle, where you can enjoy a commanding view of the coast and Atlantic Ocean.", + "date": "2023-05-10", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Henningsvær Stadion, Norway", + "caption": "Pitch perfect", + "subtitle": "Henningsvær Stadion, Norway", + "copyright": "© Morten Falch Sortland/Getty Images", + "description": "If you want to take in a soccer game and the grandiose beauty of the Norwegian Sea at the same time, this place is pitch perfect. Squeezed into a small Norwegian fishing village, it's fair to say that Henningsvær Stadion's grounds will probably never host a UEFA Champions League. But, while it lacks stands for spectators, there's still plenty of atmosphere to soak up in this striking location. Those who play here do so surrounded by the sound of waves, seabirds, and the smells of salt air and cod, drying on the racks surrounding the pitch.\nCod fishing is central to the economy here in Henningsvær, in the Lofoten Islands–but partly due to drone photography, this scenic pitch has become an important tourist attraction. Resting on a rugged island, surrounded by bare rocks and deep blue waters, watching a game here can make for a surreal and unforgettable experience.", + "date": "2023-05-11", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wild lupines in bloom", + "caption": "A butterfly's best friend", + "subtitle": "Wild lupines", + "copyright": "© silverjohn/Getty Images Plus", + "description": "These stunning wild lupines bring shades of blue, pink, and purple to meadows and roadsides from early spring. They are not just a stunning addition to the landscape—they are crucial for the survival of the rare Karner blue butterfly. The larvae of the short-lived species will only feed on wild blue lupines, crawling up their stems to eat new leaves when they hatch. Once widespread across much of eastern North America, wild lupines have been in decline since the Industrial Revolution and human development has reduced their range. This has had a knock-on effect on the butterflies, which are now an endangered species. Conservation efforts have focused on replanting areas of wild blue lupines to boost butterfly numbers.", + "date": "2023-05-12", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pelicans at Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, California", + "caption": "'Tis the season for travel", + "subtitle": "World Migratory Bird Day", + "copyright": "© David McNew/Getty Images", + "description": "The migration of birds, such as the pelicans seen here over California's Salton Sea, is part of the pulse of our planet's ecosystem. Around 40% of bird species migrate, typically in the fall and spring, some traveling incredible distances. Tiny hummingbirds can migrate 500 miles across the Gulf of Mexico overnight. Arctic terns fly between the Arctic and Antarctic each year, potentially racking up more than 1.5 million miles over a lifetime. The bar-tailed godwit can travel 7,000 miles in eight days, without stopping. On World Migratory Bird Day, we can help our feathered friends by protecting their habitats and taking simple steps like leaving less lights on at night, leaving out birdseed, and making windows more visible to avoid collisions.", + "date": "2023-05-13", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "White-tailed deer doe and newborn fawn, Montana", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Mother's Day!", + "copyright": "© Donald M. Jones/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Is this newborn white-tailed deer wishing its mom a Happy Mother's Day? We hope so—it won't be long before it loses those spots and strikes out on its own. But for the first year or so of its life, it will rely on mom to feed it and keep it safe from predators. We honor mothers and maternal figures everywhere on the second Sunday in May. It was first celebrated in the US in 1908 and was made a national holiday six years later in 1914, thanks to campaign efforts by social activist Anna Jarvis. While Jarvis became known as the founder of Mother's Day in the US, she later complained that it had become too commercial and began to vocally oppose it. You don't need to spend a fortune to let mom know you love her. Like our homepage fawn, you can simply spend some quality time with her today, to show how much you appreciate your nearest and 'deer'-est.", + "date": "2023-05-14", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Morro Jable and Playa del Matorral, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain", + "caption": "Aglow in the Atlantic", + "subtitle": "The Canary Islands, Spain", + "copyright": "© Gavin Hellier/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to Fuerteventura, one of Spain's Canary Islands, found nearly 70 miles off the northwestern coast of Africa. For thousands of years, the volcanic islands have served as an international crossroads, attracting the interest of the Romans, Arab traders, and European navigators. Agriculture has long been important here, with bananas, tomatoes, and potatoes among the main crops. But while the first voyagers came in search of trade, today's visitors come to explore the many beautiful national parks and relax on beaches like the Playa del Matorral on Fuerteventura, seen here during a spectacular sunset.", + "date": "2023-05-15", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Canoeing in Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia", + "caption": "Serene waters on a 'trembling earth'", + "subtitle": "American Wetlands Month", + "copyright": "© Brad Beck/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "It's American Wetlands Month, a time to celebrate swamps, marshes, bogs, and other types of these important ecosystems. Wetlands play a vital role in storing carbon, improving water quality, and serving as habitat for many endangered plants and animals, including American crocodiles and whooping cranes. And yet, wetlands are threatened. Over the centuries, they have been drained to provide land for farming, industry, and housing. Pollution and invasive plants pose further threats. Since the late 1700s, more than half of the 221 million acres of wetlands that once existed in the 48 contiguous states have disappeared.\nGeorgia's Okefenokee Swamp, seen here, is a thriving wetland that is home to dozens of bird species, American alligators. and other critters. It is also the largest blackwater swamp in North America—the water appears almost black due to tannins from decaying vegetation. All looks calm in our homepage image, but the swamp gets its name from a Native American word that is often translated as 'trembling earth' or 'bubbling water.'", + "date": "2023-05-16", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, California", + "caption": "Getting a bird's-eye view", + "subtitle": "Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, California", + "copyright": "© Jim Patterson/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "California brown pelicans, cormorants, and gulls enjoy jostling for position on top of this stunning rock formation in Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz. It is the sole surviving natural 'bridge' in this state park. Once three bridges stood side-by-side here, carved by waves into cliffs that jutted out into the Pacific. This one stood in the middle, but the outermost bridge collapsed in 1905 and the innermost one disappeared in 1980.\nThe erosion of the waves is relentless, so eventually the final arch will collapse, and the birds will have to find another favorite perch. But there are plenty of other views on offer. The park is also a seasonal home to migratory monarch butterflies, which flutter through the air or cluster together in its eucalyptus grove. And if you're lucky, you might spot a migrating whale or see seals and otters playing offshore.", + "date": "2023-05-17", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Museo Soumaya, Plaza Carso, Mexico City, Mexico", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "International Museum Day", + "copyright": "© Juan Romero/Alamy", + "description": "For International Museum Day, we’re featuring the towering aluminum-clad Plaza Carso building, part of the Museo Soumaya in Mexico City. It was built to house Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim’s vast art collection, which includes the largest collection of sculptures by Auguste Rodin outside France. The building, designed by Fernando Romero, is a sculpture in itself. Covered in 16,000 hexagonal aluminum plates, the windowless facade looks stunning and helps protect the artwork inside from intense sunlight. It is one of many eye-catching museum buildings worldwide which attract interest both for their collections and for their creative design.\nInternational Museum Day was first held in 1977 to celebrate all museums, big and small. Today, many will host creative events linked to this year’s theme of sustainability and wellbeing.", + "date": "2023-05-18", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sumatran rhinoceros female eating leaves, Way Kambas National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia", + "caption": "On the edge of extinction", + "subtitle": "Endangered Species Day", + "copyright": "© Cyril Ruoso/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Sumatran rhinos like this one were once plentiful across the forests and swamps of Southeast Asia. But there are thought to be fewer than 80 alive today, surviving only on the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Borneo. Logging and hunting have led to their inclusion on the ‘red list’ of more than 42,100 critically endangered species. This one is pictured in Way Kambas National Park, Sumatra, where a rhino sanctuary is home to a tiny population and is the center of a breeding and research program.\nEndangered Species Day highlights the thousands of animals and plants under threat of extinction, as well as conservation success stories. Humpback whales, gray wolves, tigers, and bald eagles have all seen population increases, thanks to conservation efforts. It’s now 50 years since the US passed the Endangered Species Act, a powerful wildlife conservation law. But while it is said to have saved 99 percent of species it protects, the challenges remain — habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change are among ongoing threats. The work continues to bring more animals and plants back from the brink.", + "date": "2023-05-19", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "European honeybees in Sheffield, England", + "caption": "The buzz about World Bee Day", + "subtitle": "World Bee Day", + "copyright": "© Deborah Vernon/Alamy", + "description": "As flowers start to bloom, you'll hear the soft hum of bees buzzing between them, drinking nectar, and gathering pollen to take back to their hives. Some pollen grains on their bodies get carried between flowering plants, helping them to reproduce, yield better crops, and support other species. The UN proclaimed May 20 as World Bee Day to highlight the importance of these pollinators and the threats they face, including habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use. Busy bees attend to over 90% of the world’s top 107 crops and are vital to our food supply, but populations worldwide have declined. So today, let's support our industrious friends to help them go about their important work in peace.", + "date": "2023-05-20", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pont d’Arcole on the Seine river, Paris, France", + "caption": "Spanning the Seine", + "subtitle": "Pont d'Arcole over the Seine river, Paris, France", + "copyright": "© StockByM/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to Paris, France’s ancient capital city, through which flows one of the country’s longest rivers, the Seine. Human habitation here dates back to at least the 3rd century BCE, when a Gallic tribe called the Parisii settled on an island in the middle of the river. Today, that island is known as the Île de la Cité, seen on the left of our photo, and is home to Notre-Dame cathedral, as well as other striking buildings such as the medieval Conciergerie, pictured here.\nIt is linked to the Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville by the Pont d’Arcole, one of 37 bridges connecting the city’s left and right banks. The Pont d’Arcole was built in the 1850s and holds a special place in Parisiennes’ hearts. In 1944, it supported General Jacques-Philippe Leclerc's tanks on their way to liberate Paris.", + "date": "2023-05-21", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Arenal Volcano seen from Monteverde, Costa Rica", + "caption": "Life in the clouds", + "subtitle": "International Day for Biodiversity", + "copyright": "© Kevin Wells/Getty Images", + "description": "It’s International Day for Biological Diversity, a day to celebrate the variety of life on Earth in all its forms, from bacteria, plants, and animals to entire ecosystems like coral reefs and rainforests. All living things within each ecosystem are interconnected, and we rely on healthy ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clothes, energy, and shelter. But many species are threatened with extinction and ecosystems are being destroyed, which mean Earth’s rich biodiversity is in decline.\nOur homepage image shows Costa Rica’s Monteverde Cloud Forest, home to about half of all species in the country, including more than 2,500 types of plants and 400 bird species. Here you’ll find jaguars and pumas living alongside sloths, howler monkeys, and the endangered resplendent quetzal. This forest alone represents about 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity, the perfect ambassador for today’s event, which calls on us to rethink our relationship with nature and work to be better stewards of the Earth.", + "date": "2023-05-22", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Western box turtle", + "caption": "Turtle power!", + "subtitle": "World Turtle Day", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "With distinctive markings on their shells, western box turtles, such as the one seen here, are among the most widely recognized turtle species and one of two box turtle species in the US. Box turtles are named after their dome-shaped shells which are hinged at the bottom, allowing the shell to close like a box if it needs to hide from predators. They generally live for around 25 years but can survive for more than 50, and there have been reports of some living for 100 years.\nSome turtles may have existed more than 100 million years ago but while they outlived the dinosaurs, more than half of all turtle and tortoise species are now on the verge of extinction. Today is World Turtle Day, an event set up to celebrate these incredible creatures and highlight their disappearing habitats.", + "date": "2023-05-23", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Old Fortress of Corfu, Greece", + "caption": "Standing firm", + "subtitle": "Old Fortress, Corfu, Greece", + "copyright": "© Netfalls Remy Musser/Shutterstock", + "description": "This imposing structure is the Old Fortress on the Greek island of Corfu, off the western coasts of Greece and Albania. Situated in a strategic location between the Ionian and Adriatic seas, Corfu became one of the most fortified places in Europe amid successive sieges by the Ottoman Empire. The island was ruled by the Republic of Venice for 400 years until the late 18th century, which built forts in Corfu's Old Town to defend its maritime trading interests. They held off three Ottoman sieges in 1537, 1571, and 1716 but have been repaired, rebuilt, and added to over the centuries. The Old Fortress has witnessed the rise and fall of mighty empires for hundreds of years, from the tip of a rocky peninsula jutting into the sea. These days, however, it is home to the public library and Corfu's archives.", + "date": "2023-05-24", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Saksun, Faroe Islands, Denmark", + "caption": "Where the grass is greener", + "subtitle": "Saksun, Faroe Islands, Denmark", + "copyright": "© miroslav_1/Getty Images", + "description": "Nestled in a picturesque valley next to a lagoon flanked by mountains, Saksun is a small, remote village famous for its stunning vistas. It is situated on the coast of Streymoy in the remote Faroe Islands, which sit about halfway between Iceland and Scotland in the North Atlantic. Home to these iconic houses with turf roofs and a tiny population—estimates vary between 8 and 30—it is said that there are more waterfalls in Saksun, than houses.\nThere's something to be said about the beauty of Saksun and its power to hypnotize visitors with its peaceful atmosphere. It is a far cry from the relatively bustling streets of Tórshavn, the capital of the islands. With greenery as far as the eye can see, Saksun provides an almost otherworldly sense of solitude.", + "date": "2023-05-25", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wat Sri Sawai in Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand", + "caption": "The splendors of Sukhothai", + "subtitle": "Wat Sri Sawai in Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand", + "copyright": "© Casper1774 Studio/Shutterstock", + "description": "Welcome to Sukhothai Historical Park, one of Thailand's most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage sites. The park is dotted with ancient temples, the remains of a palace, and towering Buddha statues—within its boundaries is the historic town of Sukhothai, an important metropolitan hub in the 13th and 14th centuries. The name translates as 'the dawn of happiness' and you can spend many happy hours here, strolling among the beautiful lawns, trees, and lakes. The temple on our homepage is Wat Si Sawai, one of the oldest on the site, founded in the late 12th or early 13th century. Sukhothai was the capital of the first Kingdom of Siam more than 700 years ago and this historic site continues to offer a window onto what is sometimes seen as a golden age of Thai civilization.", + "date": "2023-05-26", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Quiver trees in Namibia", + "caption": "Stretching to the sky", + "subtitle": "Quiver trees in Namibia", + "copyright": "© Fotofeeling/DEEPOL by plainpicture", + "description": "The quiver trees pictured on our homepage are uniquely suited to Namibia's hot, dry climate. They are not trees at all, but an endangered species of aloe plant. These succulents can grow up to 30 feet tall and live for 200 years. The name comes from the Indigenous San people who made quivers out of the plant's tube-shaped branches to hold their arrows while hunting. You can see scattered quiver trees across southern Namibia, but for sheer numbers, head to the Quiver Tree Forest, where more than 200 of these distinctive plants grow among dolerite rock formations outside the city of Keetmanshoop. In June and July, during Namibia's winter, you can see the plant's flowers in bright, yellow bloom.", + "date": "2023-05-27", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tegallalang terrace farms in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia", + "caption": "Farming in harmony with nature", + "subtitle": "Tegallalang terrace farms in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia", + "copyright": "© Cavan Images/Adobe Stock", + "description": "Sweeping downhill in our homepage image are the famous rice terraces of Tegallalang, one of Bali's most popular tourist attractions. They are carved into the side of a valley near the town of Ubud and use the traditional Subak irrigation system, which dates back to the 9th century. Bali's rivers and streams provide year-round water for its crops but here people work hand-in-hand with nature, and a network of irrigation channels distribute water to each paddy field. They carefully tend rice plants during the growing season, as generations have done before them, before harvesting and distributing the rice between the community. The Subak system is so important in Balinese culture, it has been recognised by UNESCO. These terraces offer visitors panoramic views over the surrounding rice fields and lush landscape, as well as a picturesque example of people living in harmony with nature.", + "date": "2023-05-28", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lantern floating ceremony, Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, Hawaii", + "caption": "Honoring the fallen", + "subtitle": "Memorial Day", + "copyright": "© Naomi Hayes of Island Memories Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "On Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives serving in the US military. People mark the day in different ways by attending parades, laying flags or flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers, and participating in community events.\nIn Hawaii's capital Honolulu, Memorial Day is observed with a lantern floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach Park, seen in today's image. This cherished traditional ceremony brings military and civilian communities together to honor and remember loved ones who sacrificed their lives for our country.", + "date": "2023-05-29", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Playa del Amor in the Marietas Islands, off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico", + "caption": "Secluded sands in Mexico", + "subtitle": "Playa del Amor, Marietas Islands, Mexico", + "copyright": "© ferrantraite/Getty Images", + "description": "This gorgeous shot was taken at Playa del Amor—aka Hidden Beach—a remote destination off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, known for its pristine beauty. To get to it, visitors need to take a boat toward the mouth of Banderas Bay at the base of the Marietas Islands. Once there, they swim through a tunnel at low tide to reach the beach. The walls hide a sandy cove, where the turquoise waters contrast with flora-laden cliffs that perfectly frame the blue sky overhead. Playa del Amor (Lovers' Beach) is popular among tourists, but the number of visitors is limited to preserve its natural beauty and ecosystem.", + "date": "2023-05-30", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sea otter pup, Prince William Sound, Alaska", + "caption": "Otterly adorable", + "subtitle": "World Otter Day", + "copyright": "© Donald M. Jones/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Watching sea otters playing in the water is always a treat. But while they look cute, these furry critters are also the top predators in their food chain, 'otterly' vital to keeping ecosystems in balance. Sea otters eat sea urchins and without them, sea urchins spread across the sea floor, destroying crucial kelp forests which provide food and shelter for many other aquatic animals. Unfortunately, sea otters are one of five otter species listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Five others are listed as near-threatened and two as vulnerable. Of the 13 otter species worldwide, only the North American river otter's population is considered to be stable. On the last Wednesday in May, World Otter Day seeks to raise awareness about the threats to otters, and how to protect them.", + "date": "2023-05-31", + "path": "US/images/2023-05-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-05-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial image of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia", + "caption": "Blue as far as the eye can see", + "subtitle": "World Reef Awareness Day", + "copyright": "© AirPano LLC/Amazing Aerial Agency", + "description": "The Great Barrier Reef runs for 1,430 miles along Australia's northeastern coast, providing a home for thousands of species, including more than 1,500 types of fish. Here, you'll find whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks, dugongs, and algae, all living together in a delicate ecosystem that relies on the coral reef. Sadly, climate change and pollution threaten this iconic site, the largest reef in the world. On June 1, we observe World Reef Awareness Day to remind people of the importance of safeguarding coral reefs, which provide food and shelter for about 25% of all marine life, to maintain the balance of nature.", + "date": "2023-06-01", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) in sand dunes, Namibia", + "caption": "Hello? Anybody else out here?", + "subtitle": "Gemsbok in Namibian sand dunes", + "copyright": "© Sergey Gorshkov/Minden", + "description": "To quote Jurassic Park's Dr. Malcolm: 'Life, uh, finds a way.' Animals and plants are found in some of Earth's most inhospitable places, from penguins and polar bears in the freezing Arctic to camels in scalding deserts. This lonely gemsbok, seen here in sand dunes in Namibia, is used to living in an inhospitable environment. Also known as the oryx, it is native to the arid regions of Southern Africa, especially around the Namib and Kalahari deserts. The gemsbok does not need to drink much water, instead finding hydration in the vegetation it grazes upon—including wild tsamma melons and cucumbers. When vegetation is sparse, they can dig deep to find roots and tubers to supplement their diet.", + "date": "2023-06-02", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona", + "caption": "A glimpse of the grandest of canyons", + "subtitle": "National Trails Day", + "copyright": "© Roman Khomlyak/Getty Images", + "description": "Today is a great day to take a hike! Each year, National Trails Day brings together nature lovers, government agencies, and businesses to preserve hiking trails for everyone to enjoy. Looking for a stunning spot to stretch your legs? We suggest South Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon, seen here. The trail starts with a series of switchbacks known as 'The Chimney,' which leads to a steep, narrow descent—prepare for an invigorating workout! All that hard work will pay off though—fresh air and exertion can boost your mood, improve sleep, and reduce the risk of heart disease. Not to mention the panoramic views you can enjoy from the trail's scenic viewpoints.", + "date": "2023-06-03", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Black sand beach at Wai'ānapanapa State Park, Maui, Hawaii", + "caption": "Maui's volcanic shores", + "subtitle": "Wai'ānapanapa State Park, Maui, Hawaii", + "copyright": "© Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Brooding black sand beaches are popular with photographers looking for something a little different, and Hawaii has plenty of them on offer. This famous beach at Wai'ānapanapa State Park on Maui was created when basalt, a dark volcanic rock, was eroded by waves into fine grains, creating a stunning shoreline. You'll find it on Maui's east side, toward the end of the legendary Road to Hana, a scenic 64-mile highway. You can also find black sand shores around the world, from Alaska to Greece, Costa Rica, Italy, Iceland, Indonesia, and New Zealand.", + "date": "2023-06-04", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Priscilla the Parrotfish' art installation at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, St. Paul, Minnesota", + "caption": "Can we turn the tide on ocean plastic?", + "subtitle": "World Environment Day", + "copyright": "© Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images", + "description": "'To damage the Earth is to damage your children,' as the writer and environmentalist Wendell Berry put it. Today is World Environment Day, which marks its 50th year of raising awareness and encouraging action to protect the natural world. This year's theme is about finding solutions to plastic pollution, which brings us to our homepage image.\nThe colorful collection of assembled objects in this picture is just a small section of an art installation named 'Priscilla the Parrotfish.' Like other sculptures by the Washed Ashore environmental project, Priscilla was constructed from plastic litter found on Oregon's beaches. While striking to look at, the sculpture reminds us that more than 8 million tons of plastic are estimated to be dumped in the ocean each year, harming marine life. This year's World Environment Day urges an end to the flow of waste, by changing the way we produce, use, and dispose of plastic.", + "date": "2023-06-05", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The chalk cliffs of Étretat, Normandy, France", + "caption": "Remembering D-Day", + "subtitle": "D-Day remembered", + "copyright": "© MarcelloLand/Getty Images", + "description": "On June 6, 1944, after months of planning, Allied forces descended on the beaches of Normandy, France, for the start of one of the most ambitious military attacks in history. Codenamed Operation Overlord, the Battle of Normandy was an operation to free Western Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. This military action would play a pivotal role in the Allies' win against the Axis powers.\nToday's Normandy is a far cry from the battlefields of war. This beautiful region draws travelers from around the world, who feast their eyes on landscapes that inspired the great Impressionist painters, while sampling the famous local cheese, Camembert. However, blunt physical reminders of the past remain scattered about the region, a lasting reminder of the thousands of lives lost during the D-Day operation.", + "date": "2023-06-06", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pueblo Bonito, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico", + "caption": "If these walls could talk...", + "subtitle": "Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico", + "copyright": "© Ian Shive/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "These circular walls belong to Pueblo Bonito, one of the biggest great homes in Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico. Between around 850 CE and 1250 CE, Chaco Canyon became a major cultural center for the Ancestral Puebloans, who lived in what is now known as the Four Corners region.\nWith long winters, little rain, and short growing seasons, the high desert wasn't the easiest place to live but the Pueblo people found ways to thrive here. Today, the park offers a glimpse into an ancient culture's traditions and way of life. The site is home to remnants of prehistoric ceremonial and massive stone buildings, called great houses. Pueblo Bonito, pictured on our homepage, took decades to build and stood four or five stories tall with more than 600 rooms. It would have been used for ceremonies, commerce, astronomy, hospitality, and more. Eventually, Chaco's influence declined, and the people moved on. These ruins are a window onto its glorious past, at the heart of an ancient civilization.", + "date": "2023-06-07", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Humpback whale", + "caption": "Where the humpback whale sings", + "subtitle": "World Oceans Day", + "copyright": "© Philip Thurston/Getty Images", + "description": "Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, so it's no surprise they play a crucial role in our planet's climate and ecosystem, supporting a huge amount of marine life. Humpback whales, like the one in our homepage image, can be found in all oceans and have among the world’s longest migrations, traveling thousands of miles from tropical breeding grounds to colder waters in search of food. They are also known for their haunting 'songs.' There are many theories about why they sing, but some research suggests it might be a sign of loneliness. The good news is, that a global ban on commercial whaling has seen their numbers increase, so there is less need for whales to feel lonely.\nHowever, whales' aquatic environment is still at risk from climate change and human action. World Oceans Day is held on June 8 to remind us that the oceans are crucial for the survival of all life on Earth, producing at least half of all the planet's oxygen and home to most of its biodiversity, upon which we all depend.", + "date": "2023-06-08", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hot air balloons in Cappadocia, Türkiye", + "caption": "Rising with the sun", + "subtitle": "Cappadocia, Türkiye", + "copyright": "© Anton Petrus/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to Cappadocia, a historical region in Türkiye known for its fantastical landscape. A magical moment to enjoy here is watching dozens of hot air balloons rising into the dawn sky. Every sunrise and sunset gives life to the 'fairy chimneys' of this striking region, mysterious towering rock formations reaching up to 130 feet high. The unusual landscape was formed over millions of years by volcanic eruptions. Another attraction here that you won't see from the air is Derinkuyu, a city dating from 1400 BCE that is completely underground. This subterranean city sheltered citizens from invaders who swept through over the centuries. When you experience the ancient wonders of Cappadocia, it's easier to understand how old the world is.", + "date": "2023-06-09", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Porto Cathedral, Portugal", + "caption": "Blue hues and ceramic scenes of Porto", + "subtitle": "Porto Cathedral, Portugal", + "copyright": "© Reinhard Schmid/Huber/eStock Photo", + "description": "Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Douro River, the Porto Cathedral is one of the best-known monuments in Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city. Built in the 12th century, this Roman Catholic church has an eclectic architecture style that combines Romanesque and Gothic influences with later Baroque additions. The space inside the cathedral is artfully decorated with blue and white azulejo tiles, which showcase some scenes from the Bible. Tiles like these are found throughout Portuguese cities, on apartment buildings, churches, and public buildings.", + "date": "2023-06-10", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Goliath heron, Kruger National Park, South Africa", + "caption": "A huddled giant", + "subtitle": "Goliath heron in Kruger National Park, South Africa", + "copyright": "© Johan Swanepoel/Alamy", + "description": "You are looking at the largest living heron in the world, the goliath heron, waiting for prey to swim by in Kruger National Park, South Africa. This wading bird is often referred to as the giant heron due to its enormous size—reaching as tall as 5 feet in height with up to a 7-foot wingspan. The goliath heron is a solitary creature, known for its slow, hunting-style movements and lives around lakes, swamps, and wetlands. They forage in deep waters and feast on large fish, like mullet and tilapia, as well as small animals including frogs, snakes, and lizards. They are often found in sub-Saharan Africa, with smaller numbers in western and southern regions of Asia.", + "date": "2023-06-11", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Prickly pear cactus, Big Bend National Park, Texas", + "caption": "Happy birthday, Big Bend National Park!", + "subtitle": "Big Bend National Park's birthday", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Happy birthday, Big Bend National Park! Since this humongous park was established in Texas in 1944, it has welcomed millions of nature lovers and adventure seekers. The park's southern boundary is marked by the Rio Grande, which separates Texas and Mexico. If you look at a map, it's clear how the area got its name. The river has a drastic change in course, bending from southeastern to a northeastern flow around the park's boundaries.\nBig Bend includes many archaeological sites that offer a glimpse of its rich history, from abandoned mines and ghost towns to Indigenous relics from nearly 10,000 years ago. It also offers some of the clearest skies in the US and is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, making it a popular destination for stargazers. With its huge canyons, desert areas, and forested mountains, it is also a popular destination for adventure sports like hiking, river rafting, and horseback riding.", + "date": "2023-06-12", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Trees with Spanish moss over a boardwalk in the Okefenokee Swamp, Folkston, Georgia", + "caption": "Into the swamp", + "subtitle": "Okefenokee Swamp", + "copyright": "© Emmer Photo/Alamy", + "description": "The Okefenokee Swamp, on the border of Georgia and Florida, is the largest intact freshwater swamp in the US. Its slow-moving blackwaters are stained by tannins from decaying organic matter and this vast ecosystem, covering 700 square miles, is packed with wildlife. Herons, cranes, bitterns, American alligators, turtles, snakes, frogs, and Florida black bears are among creatures who roam the swamp, which is largely protected by the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. In the early years of the 20th century, part of the swamp was logged, and its peat deposits were mined for use as fuel. Remnants of railroad lines can still be seen crossing swamp waterways as well as other equipment dating from its time as a logging area.", + "date": "2023-06-13", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "US Capitol building and US flags, Washington, DC", + "caption": "Saluting the Stars and Stripes", + "subtitle": "Flag Day", + "copyright": "© Orhan Cam/Shutterstock", + "description": "The Stars and Stripes is a symbol that holds different meanings for different Americans. Perhaps that is fitting, given that the flag itself has changed many times. The first version had 13 stripes and 13 stars to symbolize the original colonies that eventually formed the United States of America. On June 14, we commemorate the flag’s adoption at the Second Continental Congress in 1777. Initially, it was rarely seen beyond military and government buildings and ships, but it became an icon of American identity during the Civil War. Today, the Stars and Stripes will fly at Flag Day parades and ceremonies, as the country celebrates its symbolism and history.", + "date": "2023-06-14", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Synchronous fireflies, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee", + "caption": "Twinkle, twinkle, little bugs", + "subtitle": "Nature Photography Day", + "copyright": "© Floris Van Bruegel/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Towering trees, rushing streams, and luminous fireflies combine to create this magical landscape in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park is famous for its firefly season between May and June when these 'lightning bugs' gather to put on a light show as part of a mating display. Today, we celebrate the anniversary of this magnificent national park, as well as Nature Photography Day. There may be no better subject than the lightning bug to mark the day—as photography is the art of capturing light in lasting images.", + "date": "2023-06-15", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hawksbill sea turtle swimming near Akajima, Okinawa, Japan", + "caption": "Shell-ebrating sea turtles", + "subtitle": "World Sea Turtle Day", + "copyright": "© Robert Mallon/Getty Images", + "description": "Happy World Sea Turtle Day! Today people around the world gather to clean beaches and help animals like this hawksbill sea turtle thrive. The largest populations of hawksbill sea turtles are found in the Caribbean, Indian, and Indo-Pacific Oceans but you'll find sea turtles in every ocean, except the Arctic and Antarctic.\nBut these ancient creatures' existence is under threat, with six of the seven recognised species on the cusp of extinction. Climate change, poaching, coastal development and pollution are among threats, along with plastic waste, which can be mistaken for food. From abandoned fishing nets and microplastics to disposable bottles left on hatching grounds, plastics play a prominent part in turtles' present plight. Reducing our plastic waste is one way we can help these magnificent creatures survive.", + "date": "2023-06-16", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Paddle Out for Unity' event in San Diego, California", + "caption": "Paddle power", + "subtitle": "International Surfing Day", + "copyright": "© Brandon Colbert Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "International Surfing Day promotes the protection of the ocean alongside celebrating the sport itself, every year on the third Saturday in June. People gather for surfing contests, barbeques, beach cleanups, and other activities to help restore the ocean environment. Coming together for a cause is a hallmark of the global surfing community, whether campaigning for cleaner waters or standing together against injustice, as they did at the Paddle Out for Unity gathering in 2020 in Encinitas, California, pictured on our homepage.\nSurfing traces back to 12th-century Polynesia, whose people carried the tradition to Hawaii. The sport made its US debut in 1885 near Santa Cruz, California, when four Hawaiian princes surfed the San Lorenzo River on redwood boards. Today, surfing has expanded around the world.", + "date": "2023-06-17", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Common tern father with chick, Nickerson Beach, Long Island, New York", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Father's Day!", + "copyright": "© Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Father's Day may appear to go hand in hand with Mother's Day, but this wasn't always the case. It was proposed by Sonora Smart Dodd, who believed fathers should have their own celebration, perhaps motivated by the inaugural Mother's Day of 1908. Father's Day was first celebrated in 1910 and was recognized by President Woodrow Wilson six years later. It fell out of popular practice in the 1920s but eventually regained popularity—partly due to marketing—and was set as a permanent national observance by President Richard Nixon in 1972. Our homepage image today shows a common tern papa, doing his bit for the family—with this species, both parents build the nest and incubate the eggs.", + "date": "2023-06-18", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "City Hall lit up for Juneteenth in San Francisco, California", + "caption": "Happy Juneteenth!", + "subtitle": "Juneteenth", + "copyright": "© yhelfman/Shutterstock", + "description": "Juneteenth is here, a day celebrating the freedom of enslaved African Americans shortly after the end of the Civil War. While Abraham Lincoln's final Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863 freed slaves in Confederate states, certain areas did not abolish slavery until months after Confederate forces surrendered. Texas issued an order on June 19, 1865, that 'all slaves are free.' This act was the origin of Juneteenth, which combines the words June and nineteenth. However, slavery did not fully end in the US until the 13th Amendment was ratified on December 6, 1865.\nThe holiday has been recognized in every state since 1979. Modern celebrations and jubilees include concerts, marches, fairs, and buildings lit up with red, black, and green like we see in our photo. Juneteenth offers us the opportunity to celebrate progress while also challenging ourselves to identify the ongoing work that needs to be done.", + "date": "2023-06-19", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bald eagle, Tongass National Forest, Alaska", + "caption": "Celebrating an American icon", + "subtitle": "American Eagle Day", + "copyright": "© Jaynes Gallery/Shutterstock", + "description": "Bald eagles are a symbol of strength, determination, and courage. The powerful bird is celebrated every year on June 20, the day it was made the national symbol of the United States in 1782. President Bill Clinton commemorated this date by declaring it American Eagle Day in 1995. The bald eagle, named for its white-feathered head, was once an endangered bird, but conservation efforts and the Endangered Species Act have helped boost its numbers.\nToday's image was taken in the Tongass National Forest in southeast Alaska, which has the highest nesting density of bald eagles in the world. Eagles are picky when it comes to selecting a tree in which to nest. They like tall ones that offer a good view of their surroundings. This majestic bird stands as a proud reminder of the principles of liberty and independence that the nation was founded upon.", + "date": "2023-06-20", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England", + "caption": "The mystery of Stonehenge", + "subtitle": "Summer solstice", + "copyright": "© Captain Skyhigh/Getty Images", + "description": "The ancient monument of Stonehenge has fascinated people for centuries. Estimated to have been built between 3000 and 2000 BCE in the English county of Wiltshire, its large standing stones remain an enigma. Exactly why and how this massive stone circle was built are still debated. What we do know, is that it was done without metal tools or the use of wheels—and some of those stones were moved more than 150 miles.\nOn the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, the sun rises directly over the largest stone, the Heel Stone, creating a captivating spectacle. On the winter solstice, the shortest day, the sunset aligns with the stones, casting an enchanting glow upon the ancient site. Stonehenge's precise alignment with astronomical events suggests its importance in ancient ceremonial practices, making it an iconic symbol of human ingenuity and our connection to the cosmos.", + "date": "2023-06-21", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Amazon rainforest, Peru", + "caption": "A world within a world", + "subtitle": "World Rainforest Day", + "copyright": "© Rhett Ayers Butler/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to the largest tropical rainforest on Earth. Our homepage image was taken in Peru, home to about 13% of the Amazon rainforest. Most of it, about 60%, is in Brazil, while 10% is in Colombia. Bolivia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela also have sections within their borders. Covering nearly 40% of South America, the rainforest is teeming with life, including endangered species like jaguars and giant otters, more than 40,000 plants, and thousands of birds and butterflies. Millions of people also live in the Amazon.\nAs well as sheltering thousands of species, rainforests absorb a substantial amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to combat global warming. But they are threatened by climate change and deforestation. World Rainforest Day was created in 2017 to celebrate these critical natural resources and to raise awareness of their plight. Its founders, the Rainforest Partnership, also hosts a summit to hear from experts and discuss how individuals and communities can help protect rainforests.", + "date": "2023-06-22", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Monarch butterflies feeding from wildflowers", + "caption": "Butterfly, fly away", + "subtitle": "Pollinator Week", + "copyright": "© bookguy/Getty Images", + "description": "It's lunch time for these beautiful monarch butterflies, which like to feed on clusters of colorful wildflowers. While they dine out on nectar, they get a light dusting of pollen, which is then spread to other flowers they land on. This process is pollination, transferring pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, and is crucial for growing many of our fruits and vegetables. It improves the quality and quantity of crops and increases harvest yields. Nearly $20 billion of goods are produced in the US alone each year, because of pollination.\nPollinators are a critical part of food systems and ecosystems, but their numbers have declined due to various threats including loss of habitats, pesticides, and climate change. Pollinator Week, held in June each year, aims to raise awareness of pollinators and what we can do to protect them. You can mark the week by avoiding using pesticides and creating a pollinator-friendly habitat for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, helping them continue to play their essential role in plant reproduction.", + "date": "2023-06-23", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Nha Phu Bay, Nha Trang, Vietnam", + "caption": "Beauty by the bay", + "subtitle": "Nha Phu Bay, Nha Trang, Vietnam", + "copyright": "© Thang Tat Nguyen/Getty Images", + "description": "Nha Phu Bay is a hidden treasure near the Vietnamese city of Nha Trang. Visitors from all over the world come here to snorkel, go island hopping, savor delicious seafood, and enjoy water sports. Hon Mun Island in Nha Trang Bay is the site of Vietnam's only official marine reserve. Here you can explore coral reefs teeming with fish, including snakeheads and cyprinids. Among the bay's popular attractions are Monkey Island which, as the name suggests, is home to gray-haired and red-faced monkeys, and Orchid Island, which boasts a great variety of orchid species.", + "date": "2023-06-24", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Al-Khazneh (the Treasury), Petra, Jordan", + "caption": "A temple to treasure", + "subtitle": "Al-Khazneh in Petra, Jordan", + "copyright": "© WitthayaP/Shutterstock", + "description": "Welcome to the ancient temple of Al-Khazneh in the desert city of Petra, Jordan. Carved out of a single sandstone rock about 2,000 years ago by the Nabataean people, it is believed to have been a mausoleum for King Aretas IV. Standing 141 feet tall, its massive doorway is framed with towering columns and intricate carvings. It is the most recognizable structure of this 'rose city' of temples and tombs carved from pink sandstone.\nThe Nabataeans, the original inhabitants of Petra, were skilled architects who built an impressive network of cisterns and water channels here. Once a thriving center, Petra is thought to have been largely abandoned around the 8th century and was 'lost' to the Western world until the 19th century. Only the Bedouin people, who lived in the surrounding desert, knew of it, and it is they who are thought to have named it Al-Khazneh, believing it contained treasures.", + "date": "2023-06-25", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Château de Villandry and its garden, Loire Valley, France", + "caption": "A labyrinth of luxury", + "subtitle": "Château de Villandry, France", + "copyright": "© VLADJ55/Shutterstock", + "description": "The Château de Villandry in France is renowned for its exquisite gardens that are considered a masterpiece of Renaissance horticulture. The gardens, which are divided into sections, feature geometric patterns, vibrant flowerbeds, serene water elements, and meticulously trimmed hedges. Each section has its own theme, ranging from ornamental to practical, and is bursting with a stunning blend of colors and textures. The château's gardens showcase the harmonious relationship between architecture and nature. Stunning gardens have surrounded the château since it was built in 1532, but their appearance changed drastically over the centuries. After Joachim Carvallo acquired the estate, he spent 10 years from 1918 reinventing and restoring the Renaissance formal gardens. Other elements have been added in the decades since and the gardens continue to captivate visitors to this day.", + "date": "2023-06-26", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sedona, Arizona", + "caption": "Red Rock Country", + "subtitle": "Sedona, Arizona", + "copyright": "© Jonathan Ross/Getty Images", + "description": "Stunning sandstone cliffs rise from the desert floor amid spectacular scenery here in Sedona, Arizona, also known as Red Rock Country. Adventure enthusiasts come to enjoy the beautiful trails that dot the region, which is also steeped in Native American history. The earliest settlers are believed to have been the Ancestral Puebloans, who inhabited the area around 1,400 years ago. Without any written history, most of the information about these ancient people comes from the archaeological ruins that remain, including cliff dwellings built under overhangs in the area's red sandstone rocks. Other Native American groups came to the area such as the Hakataya, the Hohokam, the Sinagua, and the modern-day tribes that live in Arizona today, the Tonto Apache and the Yavapai.", + "date": "2023-06-27", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rainbow flags and confetti, Reykjavík, Iceland", + "caption": "The colors of Pride", + "subtitle": "Pride Month", + "copyright": "© Arctic-Images/Getty Images", + "description": "On June 28, 1969, protests erupted over a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village in New York. This watershed moment—at a time when homosexuality was still illegal in most US states—launched an era of activism and resistance that would transform into a celebration of LGBTQIA+ love and pride. Today, Pride Month is observed in the United States and in dozens of countries around the world. Taking place every June, the month-long celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities also highlights their struggles and achievements. The goal of Pride is to promote the acceptance of love in all its forms, so that LGBTQIA+ communities have the respect, dignity, and equality they deserve.", + "date": "2023-06-28", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Banyak Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia", + "caption": "Celebrating the tropics", + "subtitle": "International Day of the Tropics", + "copyright": "© fbxx/Getty Images", + "description": "On the International Day of the Tropics, we are in the Banyak Islands of Indonesia, a group of more than 70 islands, most of which are uninhabited and unnamed. The Banyak Islands offer miles of pristine sandy beaches, lush green trees, and clear waters as far as the eyes can see. This tropical paradise also boasts some great surfing and snorkeling spots and draws millions of visitors a year.\nBut the tropics, roughly defined as the area above and below the equator between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, face various challenges including climate change, urbanization, and high levels of poverty. They also make up approximately one-third of the Earth’s landmass and are home to about 40% of the world’s population. On June 29, International Day of the Tropics celebrates the uniqueness and biodiversity of the tropics, while highlighting their challenges and progress made to address them.", + "date": "2023-06-29", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Brown bear mother and cub, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska", + "caption": "Where did you drop the fish, son?", + "subtitle": "Brown bears in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska", + "copyright": "© Carlos Carreno/Getty Images", + "description": "In the pristine landscapes of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska, brown bears reign supreme. These magnificent creatures, also known as grizzly bears, are an iconic symbol of the untamed wilderness. Impressive in size, adult males can exceed 1,000 pounds and reach a standing height of 10 feet. Their thick, shaggy fur—varying in shades from blond to dark brown—provides insulation against the harsh Alaskan winter.\nBrown bears are opportunistic omnivores, and their diet comprises berries, fish, small mammals, and carrion. They show off their amazing fishing skills in the park's rivers and lakes, particularly during the annual salmon runs. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve offers these magnificent creatures a sanctuary to roam, thrive, and prepare for each year's hibernation.", + "date": "2023-06-30", + "path": "US/images/2023-06-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-06-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tour de France cyclists crossing the Pont du Gard, France", + "caption": "Ready for the Grand Départ?", + "subtitle": "The Tour de France begins", + "copyright": "© Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters", + "description": "The first stage of the Tour de France, known as the Grand Départ, begins today, as the 110th edition of the world's most famous cycling race gets underway. The grueling event, first held in 1903, sees teams race more than 2,100 miles through the Pyrenees and the Alps to finish on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The competition is divided into 21 day-long stages and while some parts stay the same, others vary from year to year. For example, our image features the Pont du Gard—an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge that was built during the first century AD—which only appeared in the 2019 race. The entire event takes place over a 23-day period, including rest days, as teams of eight cyclists compete for a cash prize and the coveted yellow jersey. For these riders, this competition is the apex of years of training and dedication. Bonne chance!", + "date": "2023-07-01", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Veluwemeer Aqueduct, Netherlands", + "caption": "We're halfway there", + "subtitle": "It's Halfway Day!", + "copyright": "© Frolova_Elena/Getty Images", + "description": "Today is Halfway Day, which means we are halfway through 2023! Halfway Day begins at noon on July 2 during a regular 365-day year, and at midnight on July 2 during a leap year—so this year, we're celebrating at lunchtime.\nDutch engineers don’t do things by halves. Pictured here is the Veluwemeer Aqueduct in the Netherlands. The project, completed in 2002, used an unusual engineering approach. Rather than a drawbridge or ferry to get cars over Lake Veluwemeer, engineers instead built this 'water bridge' to carry boats across the road. The N302 is a busy highway connecting the mainland to the province of Flevoland, and thanks to this design, both road and waterborne traffic can keep flowing freely. The aqueduct also has pedestrian crossings on both sides, so everyone benefits. No half measures were taken in designing an eye-catching transport solution that works for everyone.", + "date": "2023-07-02", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A coyote in Banff, Alberta, Canada", + "caption": "Hot enough to howl", + "subtitle": "The dog days of summer", + "copyright": "© Harry Collins/Getty Images", + "description": "Is it hot enough for you? Chances are it is, as we get into what are typically the hottest months of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, thanks to the tilt of the Earth angling more towards the sun in summer. You may have heard this sweltering period called the dog days of summer, though that name doesn't come from hot dogs or panting pooches. Rather it comes from Sirius, the Dog Star, which becomes visible above the eastern horizon at daybreak during the summer. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, and is part of Canis Major, not to be confused with the Canis latrans, or coyote, in today's image, who is just trying to beat the heat.", + "date": "2023-07-03", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Empire State Building on the Fourth of July, New York City", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Independence Day!", + "copyright": "© Tetra Images/Getty Images", + "description": "Break out the BBQ and unfurl your flags, Independence Day is here! Founding Father John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, that he believed the holiday would be celebrated with parades, sports, shows, and illuminations. After 247 years, Americans are keeping those traditions alive, though not on the date that Adams anticipated. The Second Continental Congress voted to approve the independence of the United States of America on July 2, 1776, but formally adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4. That date, enshrined on the Declaration document, became the one we observe today. If you're looking for a grand way to celebrate, journey to New York City for views of their annual fireworks show and the Empire State Building lit up to match in red, white, and blue.", + "date": "2023-07-04", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Porto Timoni beach, Corfu, Greece", + "caption": "Pick your paradise", + "subtitle": "Porto Timoni beach, Greece", + "copyright": "© nantonov/Getty Images", + "description": "Porto Timoni beach, in Corfu, Greece, is a hidden gem reached either by boat, or by hiking from the historic village of Afionas. Those who make the journey are rewarded with two stunning coves, offering a unique double-beach experience. With clear turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs, Porto Timoni presents a picturesque coastal panorama. Surrounding the beach, lush olive groves and cypress trees add to its charm. Greek islands like Corfu may seem timeless and ancient but they are relatively new in the history of Earth. A leading theory is that around 5.3 million years ago, a great flood poured in between Africa and Europe from the Atlantic Ocean, an event called the Zanclean flood. Lakes became oceans and what were previously mountaintops became islands.", + "date": "2023-07-05", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Southern rockhopper penguins, Falkland Islands", + "caption": "A peck between penguins", + "subtitle": "International Kissing Day", + "copyright": "© Tony Beck/Getty Images", + "description": "This photograph captures a heartwarming moment between two southern rockhopper penguins, the perfect image for International Kissing Day. Why do we kiss? Well, dozens of cultures don't kiss on the lips at all. For those that do, theories range widely, from the chemical reactions in the brain, to ancient ancestral parents chewing food for their children, to simply smelling each other. Of course, no scientific explanation can capture the magic of a shared kiss. Perhaps that's why artists including Prince, Faith Hill, and Hall & Oates have all had chart-toppers about lip-locking; they have found a way to put an indescribable feeling into words.", + "date": "2023-07-06", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cocoa pods from Ambanja, Madagascar", + "caption": "A chocolate lover's favorite fruit", + "subtitle": "World Chocolate Day", + "copyright": "© pierivb/Getty Images", + "description": "Happy World Chocolate Day! Hidden inside these colorful pods are cocoa seeds, or beans, which will be fermented, roasted, and ground on their way to being turned into chocolate, a sweet treat with a worldwide fanbase.\nChocolate has a fascinating history. Its origins can be traced back to the Indigenous Olmec people of Mesoamerica, who dried and fermented the seeds of the cacao tree to create an unsweetened alcoholic beverage. The solid chocolate bars we love today came much later, in the 19th century, when J.S. Fry and Sons put them into production. The company created its first solid bar in 1847, closely followed in 1849 by rival firm Cadbury. Things snowballed from there and today, we are spoiled for choice. So, whether you prefer the creamy sweetness of milk chocolate, or the bitterness of super dark chocolate, today is the perfect time to indulge yourself in this delicious confection.", + "date": "2023-07-07", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, Bella Vista, Arkansas", + "caption": "Sanctuary among the trees", + "subtitle": "Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel in Arkansas", + "copyright": "© Eddie Brady/Getty Images", + "description": "The Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel in Bella Vista, Arkansas, is one of the most charming buildings in the country. Constructed in 1988 and named for a beloved community member whose husband commissioned it, this chapel was designed by E. Fay Jones, an architect known for his wooden creations. Its unique design seamlessly blends modernist principles with nature's splendor, resulting in a harmonious space which blends with its natural setting. Surrounded by lush trees, with sunlight filtering in through the huge glass windows, the chapel serves as a perfect sanctuary for contemplation and prayer. It also stands as a powerful testament to the ability of architecture to inspire and uplift the human spirit.", + "date": "2023-07-08", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Moselle River loop, Kröv, Germany", + "caption": "In the loop", + "subtitle": "Moselle River loop near Kröv, Germany", + "copyright": "© Jorg Greuel/Getty Images", + "description": "The Moselle River, a tributary of the powerful Rhine, meanders through the landscapes of France, Luxembourg, and Germany. Along the way, it carves out valleys of breathtaking natural beauty, dotted with towns and historic landmarks. Lush, sun-drenched vineyards cling to the steep slopes overlooking the river, producing some of the finest wines in the world, including riesling, pinot blanc, and pinot gris, to name a few. The river's gentle flow and sparkling waters invite visitors to embark on leisurely cruises or peaceful walks along its shores. The Moselle creates a haven for nature lovers, wine enthusiasts, and history buffs alike.", + "date": "2023-07-09", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Field of lavender, Somerset, England", + "caption": "A scented sea of purple", + "subtitle": "A field of English lavender", + "copyright": "© Doug Chinnery/Getty Images", + "description": "Delighting the senses with its vibrant hues and fragrant blooms, lavender is thought to have arrived in England with the Romans, around 2,000 years ago. While it’s nice to look at, the Romans likely brought it with them for its many practical uses, including cooking, repelling insects, and as an antiseptic. Many perfumes, modern and historical, have featured lavender, and Queen Elizabeth I is purported to have used lavender scent. You’ll find lavender fields scattered across the country. This one is a typical example, a quintessential summer sight here in the picturesque county of Somerset, in southwest England.", + "date": "2023-07-10", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hong Kong SAR", + "caption": "A sea of humanity", + "subtitle": "World Population Day", + "copyright": "© leungchopan/Getty Images", + "description": "On July 11, 1987, the world is thought to have welcomed its 5-billionth person. Thirty-six years later, our population has reached 8 billion and is still rising. World Population Day, established by the UN, is a day to reflect on how much life Earth can sustain, and how our lives impact our environment.\nPictured here is Hong Kong, a city recognized as one of the world's most densely populated areas, with approximately 17,582 people per square mile. Though Hong Kong has a low birth rate, the density remains high as people live longer thanks to improvements in healthcare, a contributing factor to population increases worldwide. While this colorful night scene might appear glamorous, it is also an example of light pollution, which can disrupt ecosystems and affect our health—one of humanity's many impacts on the world around us.", + "date": "2023-07-11", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sand bar in Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve, Zanzibar, Tanzania", + "caption": "The world's most exclusive beach?", + "subtitle": "Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve, Zanzibar, Tanzania", + "copyright": "© Lubos Paukeje/Alamy", + "description": "Off the west coast of Zanzibar, the Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve sits on a small, sandy island. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, this sand bar is a popular destination with tourists looking to soak up the sun's rays on its white sands. Plentiful marine life here creates a vibrant underwater world that is perfect for snorkeling. The islands of Tanzania are home to an array of wildlife like the Pemba scops owl and the African fish eagle. To the north of Nakupenda, there is a giant tortoise sanctuary on Changuu Island, while their sea turtle cousins swim in the surrounding waters.", + "date": "2023-07-12", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, Gansu province, China", + "caption": "Walking a rocky rainbow", + "subtitle": "International Rock Day", + "copyright": "© TONNAJA/Getty Images", + "description": "International Rock Day, on July 13, celebrates these hardy heroes, which have played a big part in human history since at least the Stone Age. They served as humanity's first tools and as nature's journals, protecting ancient fossils and documenting changes caused by geological processes.\nOur homepage image shows Zhangye National Geopark's Rainbow Mountains in China, an incredible landscape created over millions of years. Those colorful layers are formed of sedimentary sandstone rock. Iron oxide gave the rock its predominately rusty hue, while other oxides tinted the various layers brown, yellow, and green. Sandstone and minerals that were once layered on top of each other were lifted and distorted by tectonic movement, revealing those colorful stripes. And that is not the end of this geological tale. This unique landscape continues to change, as wind and water erosion sculpts new pillars and ravines. No matter what your favorite category of rock is—metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous—rocks of every kind helped build the world we live in today.", + "date": "2023-07-13", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Blacktip reef sharks, Maldives", + "caption": "A shiver of sharks on the hunt", + "subtitle": "Shark Awareness Day", + "copyright": "© Filippo Bacci/Getty Images", + "description": "Today, on Shark Awareness Day, let's dive into the ocean's depths to meet our finned friends. It's believed that sharks have been cruising the oceans for at least 420 million years. Today’s homepage shows blacktip reef sharks, hunting in a group in the waters around the Maldives, one of more than 500 species of shark, each uniquely adapted to its habitat. From the graceful hammerhead with its panoramic vision to the fastest species, the sleek mako, shark species are diverse, but a third face extinction. Among threats are unregulated fishing and abandoned nets as well as demand for shark fins. They have a fearsome reputation but are the victims of myths and misconceptions that paint them as mindless killing machines. Today, let's celebrate these magnificent creatures, a key part of healthy marine ecosystems, by advocating for their conservation.", + "date": "2023-07-14", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Castelmezzano, Italy", + "caption": "A postcard-perfect landscape", + "subtitle": "Castelmezzano, Italy", + "copyright": "© Rudy Balasko/Shutterstock", + "description": "Embraced by the rugged peaks of the Lucanian Dolomites, the ancient village of Castelmezzano in southern Italy glows with charm. Its narrow alleys and cobblestone streets pass buildings that cling to the mountainside. This picturesque destination is brimming with history; from its rule by feudal lords to battles long forgotten. It's believed that the Normans settled here around the 11th century AD and constructed a castle, from which the village gets its name. Castelmezzano isn't just a sleepy portrait of the past, it also offers adventure activities for the brave, including a high-altitude zip line between mountains on the Volo dell'Angelo (Flight of the Angel). Yet the finest pleasure the small village offers might just be grabbing a cup of coffee and watching the sun rise behind the majestic mountain peaks, illuminating those huddled houses as the streetlamps go out.", + "date": "2023-07-15", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bear Hole Brook, Catskill Mountains, New York", + "caption": "Babbling on and on", + "subtitle": "Bear Hole Brook, Catskill Mountains, New York", + "copyright": "© GummyBone/Getty Images", + "description": "Stretched over 4,000 square miles in upstate New York, the Catskill Mountains captivate visitors with their breathtaking beauty. Towering peaks cloaked in forests surround valleys filled with meandering streams like Bear Hole Brook, seen in today's image. The region boasts hiking trails that wind through enchanting woodlands, past waterfalls and lakes while motorists can enjoy scenic drives and spot the region's covered bridges, dating from the 1800s. The Catskills also hold a place in cultural history, attracting artists and dreamers and as the fictional setting for the movie Dirty Dancing—which was actually filmed in Pembroke, Virginia. With other attractions including ski resorts and picturesque small towns and hamlets, visitors continue to flock to the Catskills, a huge wilderness within driving distance of more than 20 million Americans.", + "date": "2023-07-16", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cloughoughter Castle in Lough Oughter, County Cavan, Ireland", + "caption": "No moat required", + "subtitle": "Cloughoughter Castle, County Cavan, Ireland", + "copyright": "© 4H4 PH/Shutterstock", + "description": "Cloughoughter Castle sits on a small island in the middle of Lough Oughter, a huge complex of lakes and waterways in County Cavan in Ireland. Its first stones are thought to have been laid in the early 13th century by the Anglo-Norman de Lacy family, but the O'Reilly clan took possession of the area in 1233 and completed the castle's construction. They retained control of Cloughoughter Castle for centuries, but by 1653, it had been bombed and abandoned. Since then, it has been in ruins, resplendent in a sort of tattered grandeur. It can only be visited by boat but, as a symbol of Ireland's medieval heritage, it is a must-see for history and castle enthusiasts alike.", + "date": "2023-07-17", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Great hornbill, Khao Yai National Park, Thailand", + "caption": "This bird is peak beak", + "subtitle": "Great hornbill, Thailand", + "copyright": "© kajornyot wildlife photography/Shutterstock", + "description": "The great hornbill is a remarkable bird found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Despite weighing as much as 9 pounds and growing up to 4 feet long, it is an agile flyer capable of maneuvering through dense forests. Alongside its striking black and yellow plumage, the great hornbill has a unique helmet-like casque on its bill, which amplifies its calls. The bird primarily feeds on fruit but also eats small mammals, reptiles, and insects. While incubating her eggs, the female great hornbill seals herself inside a tree cavity, leaving a small opening through which the male inserts food. This magnificent bird holds cultural and spiritual significance in many Southeast Asian cultures as a sacred animal and the subject of festivals.", + "date": "2023-07-18", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Crescent Lake near Dunhuang, Gansu province, China", + "caption": "This oasis is no mirage", + "subtitle": "Crescent Lake near Dunhuang, China", + "copyright": "© R7 Photo/Shutterstock", + "description": "Crescent Lake is a captivating natural wonder hidden in the vast Gobi Desert near the Chinese city of Dunhuang in Gansu province. This oasis, named for its unusual shape, has been a vital water source here for centuries. The lake is thought to have formed in a valley carved by wind and been fed by an underground spring. It sits amid Dunhuang's 'singing' sand dunes, which make a noise when the wind blows. The sand dunes also help stop the lake from being swallowed by sand and conservation efforts have ensured that it doesn't dry out. Visitors enjoy boating on the lake, camel rides through the surrounding dunes, and seeing ancient Buddhist art and murals in the nearby Mogao Caves.", + "date": "2023-07-19", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The moon seen from the Orion spacecraft of NASA's Artemis mission", + "caption": "Celebrating our lunar neighbor", + "subtitle": "International Moon Day", + "copyright": "© NASA", + "description": "International Moon Day is celebrated on July 20, the day humans first set foot on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. It recognizes our lunar achievements and highlights scientific and technological advancements, like NASA's Orion spacecraft, seen here. Designed for deep space exploration, Orion completed a test flight to the moon without astronauts in 2022 and will carry out a crewed orbit in 2024. The plan is to return astronauts to the moon's surface in 2025. NASA hopes that these flights, along with events like International Moon Day, will encourage public engagement and education about the moon and its influence on Earth, as well as the potential for future space exploration and colonization.", + "date": "2023-07-20", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Storseisundet Bridge, Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway", + "caption": "Connecting the dots", + "subtitle": "Storseisundet Bridge, Norway", + "copyright": "© Morten Falch Sortland/Getty Images", + "description": "Norway's picturesque Atlantic Ocean Road crosses eight bridges as it makes its way across islands, islets, and reefs to link the island of Averøya with the mainland Romsdal Peninsula. The longest of them, pictured here, is the Storseisundet Bridge. This bridge, surrounded by ample natural beauty, was tough to build. It took six years, and during construction workers were pelted by the region's unpredictable weather, including 12 hurricanes. It opened in 1989 and remains a popular visitor attraction. With its dramatic curve and sudden incline, Storseisundet Bridge creates the illusion of suddenly disappearing into the ocean, making drivers skip a heartbeat. Its construction showcases the brilliance of Norwegian engineering, blending seamlessly with the landscape.", + "date": "2023-07-21", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hammock camping in a bald cypress tree, Florida", + "caption": "Want to hang out?", + "subtitle": "National Hammock Day", + "copyright": "© Mac Stone/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "It’s National Hammock Day! A day to slowly unwind while rocking gently from side to side. These days, hammocks are associated with summer relaxation, but they were originally developed by Central Americans to protect them from dangerous insects and animals. Today the hammock is a traveler's best buddy, made from a variety of materials like fabric, netting, or rope. But where best to hang it? Florida boasts some beautiful hammock hang-out spots, like the bald cypress tree pictured on our homepage. Have hammock, will travel and relax. It's just that simple.", + "date": "2023-07-22", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Edinburgh Tea Estate, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka", + "caption": "Hello, is it 'tea' you're looking for?", + "subtitle": "Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka", + "copyright": "© Jeremy Woodhouse/Getty Images", + "description": "Legend has it that tea was first brewed accidentally around 2737 BC in China thanks to a strong wind and some loose leaves. If you find that hard to swallow, there are other origin stories to choose from. However, one thing is certain—the feeling it stirs in tea drinkers worldwide. From gongfu tea practice in China to darye in Korea, there are plenty of fascinating tea cultures to savor. Tea tourism has gained popularity, with visitors to tea plantations and estates learning all about their history. Our homepage image shows one such place, Nuwara Eliya's Edinburgh Estate in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya's colonial-era buildings and mist-shrouded tea gardens have earned it the name 'Little England.' The area is known for producing some of the world's finest orange pekoe tea. So, for your next trip, are you willing to 'chai' something new?", + "date": "2023-07-23", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Zebras in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania", + "caption": "A day for cousins of every stripe", + "subtitle": "Cousins Day", + "copyright": "© cinoby/Getty Images", + "description": "When it comes to honoring family members, parents and siblings get most of the attention—but today, let us sing the praises of our cousins on Cousins Day! These extended family members hold a special place in our hearts. They're not quite siblings, but more than mere friends. When we're young, they're the buddies we go adventuring with, while the adults stay behind to make small talk. Maybe you've fallen out of touch with your cousins, or maybe you're still close—either way, today's a great day to reach out, say hello, and reminisce. That's what it looks like these zebras are doing; there's likely a set of cousins or two in this group that's horsing around on the savannah in Tanzania.", + "date": "2023-07-24", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Laguna de Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain", + "caption": "Pretty in pink", + "subtitle": "Laguna de Torrevieja, Spain", + "copyright": "© Juan Maria Coy Vergara/Getty Images", + "description": "When we encounter bodies of water in nature, we might expect hues of blue, from the pale cyan shade of lagoons to the navy blue of deep lakes. But pink water—where on Earth could that be found? At (deep breath) El Parque Natural de Las Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja in Alicante, Spain. Here, there are two lakes: one green and one pink, and it is the latter that you see on our homepage. The highly saline water, dotted with clusters of salt crystals, is the perfect environment for microscopic algae, which are rich in carotenes. This results in the rosy tinge that protects the algae from solar radiation. And the pink is just getting started, as the algae are eaten by tiny crustaceans, which turn pink and are then eaten by flamingos, which acquire the rosy hue as well.", + "date": "2023-07-25", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates", + "caption": "Say hello to these halophytes!", + "subtitle": "International Day of Mangrove Conservation", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Premium/Shutterstock", + "description": "Natural vegetation is sparse in the United Arab Emirates, due to its hot and dry desert climate. But along its coast, mangroves have taken root. These hardy trees and shrubs are halophytes, salt-tolerant plants that can filter 90% of the salt from the seawater they live in. Despite their resilience, mangroves are threatened globally, largely due to human activity. Mangrove coverage is thought to have halved over the past 40 years, and they are dwindling much faster than forests overall. The UN has established the International Day of Mangrove Conservation, scientific funding, Global Geoparks, and World Heritage sites to try to reverse these trends. These efforts are vital; mangroves help prevent erosion and protect against storm surges, as well as providing a home for fish, crustaceans, and other wildlife.", + "date": "2023-07-26", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and Louvre Pyramid, Paris, France", + "caption": "Another Arc de Triomphe?", + "subtitle": "Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and the Louvre Pyramid", + "copyright": "© Jon Hicks/Getty Images", + "description": "Paris features an impressive stretch of parks, gardens, and monuments called the Axe historique, or historical axis, that starts at the Louvre Museum, in the city center, and extends west, ending at La Grande Arche. Today's image shows the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel at the eastern end of the route, with the embodiment of Peace riding a chariot atop it. It shouldn't be confused with the better-known and much larger Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, which stands 2 miles away, halfway along the Axe historique. It's a lovely walk from one to the other, through the Jardin Des Tuileries and along the famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées. If the statue on the left side of the photo caught your eye, wave hello to King Louis XIV on horseback.", + "date": "2023-07-27", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "San Blas Islands, Panama", + "caption": "A blue-tiful island", + "subtitle": "San Blas Islands, Panama", + "copyright": "© bgremler/Shutterstock", + "description": "Nestled off the northern coast of Panama, the San Blas Islands are an archipelago of more than 360 islands in the Caribbean Sea. Known for their clean, calm waters, they are the perfect place for adventure sports such as snorkeling, surfing, and diving. Staghorn and pillar coral are among the species found in coral reefs surrounding the islands, which teem with marine life. The islands are inhabited primarily by Gunas—people indigenous to Guna Yala—who preserve their way of living with vibrant, traditional clothing, thatched-roof huts known as 'bohíos,' and intricate, handcrafted mola textiles.", + "date": "2023-07-28", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bengal tiger, Ranthambore National Park, India", + "caption": "Eyes of the tiger", + "subtitle": "International Tiger Day", + "copyright": "© Andy Rouse/Minden Pictures", + "description": "It's International Tiger Day! A day to celebrate these magnificent animals and consider how best they can be protected. The largest wild cats in the world, all tiger species are endangered, facing challenges including habitat loss, the illegal wildlife trade, and poaching. The Bengal tiger, an iconic subspecies primarily found in India, is the star of today's image. As apex predators, Bengal tigers play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling populations of deer, wild boar, and bison. With an estimated population in the wild of between 2,500 and 3,000, tiger conservation is crucial to secure the future of this majestic species.", + "date": "2023-07-29", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Farmland in the Palouse, Washington", + "caption": "Perfect, pastoral Palouse", + "subtitle": "Palouse farmland, Washington state", + "copyright": "© EJ-J/Getty Images", + "description": "The Palouse region in the Pacific Northwest is known for its picturesque landscapes, agricultural heritage, and unique geological features. Those stunning hills in our homepage image were formed over tens of thousands of years, from dust and silt blown by the wind, known as loess. The Palouse's fertile soil and climate make it ideal for farming and it is known for its wheat, barley, lentils, and other crops. With its beautiful rolling hills covered in patchworks of green and golden fields, it is often compared to Italy's Tuscany region or the French countryside.", + "date": "2023-07-30", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rock House, Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio", + "caption": "Home of stone", + "subtitle": "Rock House in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio", + "copyright": "© Kenneth Keifer/Getty Images", + "description": "Ancient and beautiful, Rock House is the only true cave in Ohio's Hocking Hills State Park. This corridor, halfway up a 150-foot cliff, was carved by erosion and has offered shelter to various dwellers over different periods. Long before European settlers arrived, the area's Native American people are believed to have used Rock House as a refuge. Small recesses in the rock walls are thought to have been used as baking ovens, while troughs gouged in the cave's floor helped them to collect water. The walls of Rock House have seven window-like openings, allowing sunlight to filter through, casting beautiful patterns inside the cave and offering cliffside views over the trees for generations of Rock House dwellers.", + "date": "2023-07-31", + "path": "US/images/2023-07-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-07-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Climber on Denali, Denali National Park, Alaska", + "caption": "There's no denying the power of Denali", + "subtitle": "National Mountain Climbing Day", + "copyright": "© Andrew Peacock/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Today is National Mountain Climbing Day, dedicated to celebrating the sport while highlighting its many risks and rewards. In a bid to scale the tallest peaks and conquer difficult terrain around the world, mountain climbers embark on physically strenuous journeys that demand exceptional training and experience. But the panoramic views and sense of achievement after reaching the summit makes the effort worthwhile. Our image today is that of Denali, North America's highest peak at 20,310 feet, in south-central Alaska. The name 'Denali' means 'the high one' in the native Athabascan language. Four climbers, Walter Harper, Harry Karstens, Robert Tatum, and Hudson Stuck, were the first to set foot on the top of the mountain in 1913.", + "date": "2023-08-01", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sandstone butte in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah", + "caption": "Sandstone butte-iful", + "subtitle": "Capitol Reef National Park, Utah", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Premium/Shutterstock", + "description": "Behold the rugged grandeur of Utah's red rock country. This hidden gem of the American Southwest is Capitol Reef National Park, a tapestry of towering cliffs, twisting canyons, colorful sandstone buttes, and sweeping desert landscapes. Less popular than Zion and Bryce Canyon, the park offers a pleasantly uncrowded experience for visitors keen to enjoy this spectacular landscape. It is also home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including the elusive desert bighorn sheep and more than 230 bird species. But its crown jewel is the nearly 100-mile long Waterpocket Fold, a 7,000-foot-high step in the rock layers, officially known as a monocline. This massive wrinkle on the surface of the planet was formed around 50 to 70 million years ago.", + "date": "2023-08-02", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Zelenci Nature Reserve, Slovenia", + "caption": "A lake that never freezes", + "subtitle": "Zelenci Nature Reserve, Slovenia", + "copyright": "© Andrey Danilovich/Getty Images", + "description": "Experience nature's palette at its colorful best at Zelenci Springs, where Italy, Austria, and Slovenia meet, and multiple springs combine to form this aquamarine lake. Here in Slovenia’s Triglav National Park, these crystal-clear waters are the source of the Sava Dolinka, which runs into the country’s longest river, the Sava. Peer closely at the lakebed and you will see tiny springs bubbling up beneath the water's surface. These spring waters never freeze as underground water temperatures stay around 41 degrees Fahrenheit, enough to keep flowing through harsh winters in this alpine region.", + "date": "2023-08-03", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tintern Abbey, Wales", + "caption": "A window on the past", + "subtitle": "Tintern Abbey, Wales", + "copyright": "© matthibcn/Getty Images", + "description": "Set deep in a gorge of the UK's River Wye, Tintern Abbey has an enduring presence. Originally built in wood, this Gothic masterpiece in Monmouthshire, Wales, was rebuilt in stone in 1269. It was in use for centuries until the dissolution of the monasteries in the 1530s, when Henry VIII broke with the Catholic Church. The building fell into ruin but, as the centuries passed, word of its intricate stones and romantic, pastoral setting spread. From painter J. M. W. Turner to poet William Wordsworth, many artists were drawn to the abbey over the years. This majestic ruin is now a national icon on the Welsh bank of the River Wye, on the border between Wales and England. There's another abbey in County Wexford, Ireland, of the same name. Back in olden days, the one in Wales was often known as 'Tintern Major,' while the Ireland one was called 'Tintern de Voto' (Tintern of the Vow).", + "date": "2023-08-04", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Atlantic puffin, Iceland", + "caption": "It's puffling season!", + "subtitle": "Atlantic puffin, Iceland", + "copyright": "© Peter Hering/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Meet the Atlantic puffin! Known as 'sea parrots' or 'clowns of the sea,' about 60% of all Atlantic puffins nest on the coasts of Iceland. If you visit between June and September, you might see baby puffins being flung off a cliff. Do not be alarmed! It's part of puffling season, a yearly tradition on Iceland's Westman Islands, home of the largest puffin colony in the world. Residents search with a flashlight for lost or wayward pufflings—baby puffins—around cliffs, harbors, and the seaside area. They pick them up with gloved hands, take them to a cliff before sundown, and toss them over the edge. Why? Well, the lights of the town can confuse pufflings, who use the light of the moon and stars to guide them to the ocean, where they live for much of the year. Residents are simply doing their part to ensure they find their way to their natural habitat.", + "date": "2023-08-05", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kagami-ike (Mirror Pond), Nagano, Japan", + "caption": "A peaceful place for self-reflection", + "subtitle": "Kagami-ike, Nagano, Japan", + "copyright": "© Shoji Fujita/Getty Images", + "description": "This serene Japanese landscape is reflected in the still waters of an artificial reservoir known as Kagami-ike, meaning ‘mirror pond.' Surrounded by lush greenery and the Togakushi Mountain Range in Nagano Prefecture, Kagami-ike emerges from the morning mists to create an enchanting spectacle. During the cherry blossom season, visitors walk among sakura petals that float along the breeze while, in autumn, they can enjoy its surrounding orange and yellow foliage. This secluded spot is a wonderfully peaceful place for mindful meditation and self-reflection.", + "date": "2023-08-06", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bodie Island Lighthouse, Nags Head, North Carolina", + "caption": "Sentinels of the sea", + "subtitle": "National Lighthouse Day", + "copyright": "© Michael Ver Sprill/Getty Images", + "description": "Happy National Lighthouse Day! A beacon, a warning, and a symbol of hope and home, lighthouses have existed for thousands of years. The earliest known was the Pharos of Alexandria, which stood an estimated 330 feet tall. Built by the ancient Egyptians in the 3rd century BCE, an open fire was lit at its highest part to guide ships into port. Illumination technology advanced over the centuries, culminating in today's electric versions beaming light that can be seen from over 20 miles away. North Carolina's Bodie Island Lighthouse, pictured here, was built in 1872 and overlooks a section of ocean once known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Since then, it's been doing its best to outshine the stars above, as it guides sailors home to safe harbor.", + "date": "2023-08-07", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Highways in Taipei, Taiwan", + "caption": "To the infinite and back", + "subtitle": "Infinity Day", + "copyright": "© Tavarius/Shutterstock", + "description": "This looping highway in Taipei bears a resemblance to the symbol of infinity—the concept of something without ends or limits that is celebrated today. Infinity Day is held on the eighth day of the eighth month, a nod to the symbol's likeness to a sideways figure-of-eight. Established in 1987 by a New York-based philosopher, Jean-Pierre Ady Fenyo, the day celebrates freedom of thinking in its various forms, from philosophy through the arts and sciences. The symbol itself has a much longer history. English mathematician John Wallis is credited with introducing it as a mathematical symbol in 1655. The philosophical concept of infinity dates back at least as far as ancient Greece.\nTaipei, the capital of Taiwan, was founded in the 18th century. The city might seem remote due to its location at the northern tip of the island, but Taipei's industrial activity encouraged the construction of impressive highways and public transport systems. Its green areas and nature preserves are equally remarkable, creating an extraordinary aerial view of the parks and roads in surprising shapes.", + "date": "2023-08-08", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Indigenous artwork, Ngaruwanajirri Art Centre, Wurrumiyanga, Bathurst Island, Australia", + "caption": "Celebrating Indigenous peoples", + "subtitle": "International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples", + "copyright": "© Robert Wyatt/Alamy", + "description": "Earth is home to an estimated 476 million Indigenous people, a term meaning 'sprung from the land' or native, which refers to the descendants of an area's first-known inhabitants. They represent about 6% of the global population but speak more than half of the world's estimated 7,000 languages. Our homepage today showcases the art of the Tiwi people of Australia, who speak a unique language unlinked to another other known language, in their community of only 2,000 people. Colonization has long impacted Indigenous people, contributing to high rates of poverty and loss of language and traditional lands. The UN first held the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples in 1994, and every August 9 they bring attention to the fight to preserve the rights, dignity, and existence of the world's oldest cultures.", + "date": "2023-08-09", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A lion in Maasai Mara, Kenya", + "caption": "'King of the jungle'?", + "subtitle": "World Lion Day", + "copyright": "© Scott Davis/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Lions are known as 'the king of the jungle,' but on World Lion Day, let's set the record straight: Lions don't live in the jungle. Lions lounge in lordly leisure and hunt with ferocious focus on grasslands and plains. When they're not hunting, these majestic creatures nap, wrestle, and groom each other. But in an instant, they're chasing down a hapless gazelle or a hippopotamus that's wandered too far from the safety of its river. Like the opening song of 'The Lion King' movie says, it's the circle of life. World Lion Day is our opportunity to (ahem) lionize these regal beasts and raise awareness of threats to their well-being like poaching, habitat destruction, and other human-lion conflicts.", + "date": "2023-08-10", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Gateway Pool' art installation at Jupiter Artland sculpture park, Edinburgh, Scotland", + "caption": "A splash of color", + "subtitle": "Edinburgh Art Festival", + "copyright": "© Owen Humphreys/PA Images/Alamy", + "description": "It might look futuristic, but this stunning pool was created a few years ago at the Jupiter Artland sculpture garden near Edinburgh, for the Scottish city's annual art festival. Nearly 30 feet wide, 'Gateway' is both a landscape sculpture and a functioning swimming pool. It was made by the artist Joana Vasconcelos from over 11,000 hand-painted tiles, produced in a traditional ceramic workshop in Portugal.\nToday is the first day of this year's Edinburgh Art Festival, which runs for two weeks and features events and exhibitions by both established artists and emerging talents. August is festival season in Scotland's capital city, which is also hosting its international festival, the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the city's international book and film festivals.", + "date": "2023-08-11", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Elephant family in Amboseli National Park, Kenya", + "caption": "Protecting the gentle giants", + "subtitle": "World Elephant Day", + "copyright": "© Ibrahim Suha Derbent/Getty Images", + "description": "These giants are the largest land animals on Earth, African bush elephants, which can reach 13 feet in shoulder height and weigh as much as 11 tons. They are one of three living species of elephant, alongside their smaller relatives, the African forest elephant and the Asian elephant. Their immense size is not the only incredible thing about them. Studies suggest that elephants can recognize themselves in the mirror and that these mammals display emotions such as grief when they lose family members. World Elephant Day—held on August 12—was set up to admire them but also to highlight the difficulties they face. Amboseli National Park in Kenya—where this photograph was taken—is one of the few remaining habitats where African elephant herds can still be found in large numbers.", + "date": "2023-08-12", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Perseid meteor shower, Cottonwood Canyon State Park, Oregon", + "caption": "Look up, incoming…", + "subtitle": "Perseid meteor shower over Oregon", + "copyright": "© Joshua Meador/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "What must our ancestors have thought when they saw meteors light up the night sky? Was it terrifying or an event of wonder? Thankfully, we now know that this celestial cascade is a harmless annual event. The Perseid meteor shower thrills stargazers from mid-July to late August and is due to peak today. The Perseids are caused by Earth passing through debris left behind by the Comet Swift-Tuttle. When the cosmic debris hits our atmosphere, it disintegrates in a colorful, fiery light display. It's a good night to catch the Perseids if you can—the moon is projected to only be 10% illuminated, so the meteors should really stand out against the dark sky.", + "date": "2023-08-13", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Tiny gecko on a leaf", + "caption": "Peek-a-boo, I see you!", + "subtitle": "World Lizard Day", + "copyright": "© Darren Greenwood/Alamy", + "description": "When trying to draw attention to World Lizard Day, you don't want to lead off with a scary Gila monster or monitor lizard. Nope, what you want front and center is a cute little gecko like the one we see here. Geckos come in varying sizes across 1,500 species and are unique among lizards for their vocalizations for mating, distress, and social interactions.\nWorld Lizard Day might not be a big event for most of us, but it is important: These reptiles are threatened worldwide, and as both predators and prey, they are a critical part of ecosystems. So today let's think about our scaled friends, and if you're thinking about getting a pet, why not a lizard? Leopard geckos and bearded dragons are among the most beginner-friendly lizards to own.", + "date": "2023-08-14", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina, Sicily, Italy", + "caption": "The Pearl of the Ionian Sea", + "subtitle": "Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina, Sicily, Italy", + "copyright": "© rudi1976/Alamy", + "description": "Welcome to Taormina, an historic Italian resort built into a hillside high above the Ionian Sea on the coast of Sicily. From here you can take in panoramic views of the coast of Calabria, on the Italian mainland, the city of Syracuse, and Mount Etna, roughly 20 miles away.\nOur homepage image shows the town's main square, the Piazza IX Aprile, with a Baroque church and bell tower, the Chiesa di San Giuseppe, and an historic clock tower. The square is seen as an elegant 'public living room' with many outdoor bars and artists waiting to paint your portrait.", + "date": "2023-08-15", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys", + "caption": "On the open ocean road", + "subtitle": "Overseas Highway, Florida Keys", + "copyright": "© Evgeny Vasenev/Cavan Images", + "description": "Once upon a time, there lived a wealthy industrialist, Henry Flagler, who embarked on the herculean task of creating an overseas railway connecting mainland Florida to Key West. When it opened in 1912, it was dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World. However, the triumph was short-lived. It was hit by a hurricane on Labor Day, 1935 and the railroad discontinued operations. The railway was sold to the US government and rebuilt as an automobile highway, opening in 1938.\nThese days, the Overseas Highway still stretches about 113 miles through the Florida Keys over 42 bridges, which jump from island to island over the Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. Many of the original bridges were replaced in 1982, including the longest, the Seven Mile Bridge pictured in the distance in our homepage image. Drivers crossing the Overseas Highway can still see remnants of some of the old bridges running alongside their replacements, including the Old Seven Mile Bridge, a section of which was renovated for cyclists and pedestrians. An engineering marvel, the ‘highway that goes to sea' has also featured in blockbusters like 'License to Kill' and 'True Lies.'", + "date": "2023-08-16", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Giant sequoia trees in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Things are looking up", + "copyright": "© lucky-photographer/Getty Images", + "description": "We're looking at sequoia trees in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California—the two parks border each other in the Sierra Nevada range in Central California. These giant sequoias can grow nearly 300 feet tall and some specimens have lived more than 3,000 years. Their longevity—even in areas prone to wildfires—is helped by thick bark that's full of fire-resistant tannins.", + "date": "2023-08-17", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Avatar Mountains,' Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China", + "caption": "Inspiring spires of stone", + "subtitle": "'Avatar Mountains,' Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Premium/Shutterstock", + "description": "These stunning stone spires, rising from the forest in China's Hunan province, are said to have inspired the floating mountains of the movie 'Avatar.' There are more than 3,000 of these quartz-sandstone pillars in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, often swathed in mist, part of a spectacular landscape that has inspired generations of painters. These days, they are popularly known as the 'Avatar Mountains' and one, the 3,544-foot-high Southern Sky Pillar, was officially renamed as 'Avatar Hallelujah Mountain' in 2010, the year after the blockbuster movie was released.\nThe spires sit within the wider Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and attract millions of tourists each year who come to marvel at their otherworldly beauty. The park is dotted with numerous hiking trails and glass-bottomed skywalks, allowing visitors to enjoy panoramic views of this natural wonder.", + "date": "2023-08-18", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Squirrel looking into the lens of a camera", + "caption": "Ready for my close-up", + "subtitle": "World Photography Day", + "copyright": "© Alfredo Piedrafita/Getty Images", + "description": "On August 19, 1839, French artist and photographer Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre made public his invention that created an image using a silver-plated copper sheet and mercury vapor. The daguerreotype process became the first publicly available photographic process and was used throughout the 1840s and 1850s.\nToday, August 19 is World Photography Day, promoting the art as a means of storytelling, creative expression, and cultural preservation. The world of photography is vast and captures many subjects and styles on camera, from abstract and fashion photography to landscapes and wildlife, like this cheeky squirrel here. Some seek to keep the charm and artistry of old-fashioned photography alive, though digital cameras and smartphones give everyone the opportunity to capture great photos, sometimes in unexpected places.", + "date": "2023-08-19", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Start Point Lighthouse, South Devon, England", + "caption": "Celebrating lighthouses", + "subtitle": "International Lighthouse Weekend", + "copyright": "© Guy Edwardes/Minden Pictures", + "description": "To mark International Lighthouse Weekend, we're on England's southwest coast, where Start Point Lighthouse looks out over the turbulent waters of the English Channel. The lighthouse is perched upon a rugged cliff on one of the country's most exposed peninsulas, which stretches nearly a mile into the sea in the county of Devon. Built in 1836, the elegant lighthouse was designed by civil engineer James Walker in the Gothic style, as seen in its castle-like parapet. It has undergone many changes since then and more accommodation was added in the 1870s, but no lighthouse keepers live there now—it has been automated since 1993.", + "date": "2023-08-20", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Emerald Lake, South Klondike Highway, Yukon, Canada", + "caption": "A day for discovery", + "subtitle": "Discovery Day in Yukon, Canada", + "copyright": "© artherng/Getty Images", + "description": "It's Discovery Day in Yukon, Canada, a day to commemorate the 1896 discovery of gold at Bonanza Creek. The event set off the Klondike Gold Rush, which attracted thousands of prospectors to the region in search of gold, leading to significant economic and social changes. The population increase led to Yukon separating from the Northwest Territories and the formation of Yukon Territory in 1898.\nDiscovery Day celebrates Yukon's rich heritage, history, and natural resources—like Emerald Lake, seen in today's image, known for its deep green hues. You'll find it on the Klondike Highway, which roughly follows the route used by the prospectors more than a century ago. It is also a day to honor the spirit of adventure exhibited during the gold rush. Government offices, schools, and many businesses close to allow people to participate in the festivities, including parades, historical reenactments, gold panning competitions, and concerts.", + "date": "2023-08-21", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia", + "caption": "A 'standing ovation' to Roman architecture", + "subtitle": "Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia", + "copyright": "© Westend61/Getty Images", + "description": "This impressive structure is the Amphitheatre of El Jem, in the Tunisian town of the same name. Made entirely from stone blocks, it was built in the 3rd century CE, when this area was Thysdrus, a city of ancient Rome. Once capable of seating up to 35,000 spectators, it is the largest colosseum in North Africa and one of the largest in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, it is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres, almost equal in grandeur to the Colosseum in Rome.\nBeneath the arena, there is an extensive underground network of tunnels and chambers, which are open to visitors. Despite its age, the arena floor is still preserved, and visitors can walk on it, following in the footsteps of gladiators and others who stepped out before huge crowds, nearly 2,000 years ago.", + "date": "2023-08-22", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Skógafoss waterfall, Iceland", + "caption": "Making a splash", + "subtitle": "Skógafoss waterfall, Iceland", + "copyright": "© Maridav/Shutterstock", + "description": "Behold Skógafoss, one of Iceland’s largest waterfalls. This powerful cascade measures 82 feet across and drops 200 feet over what were once the sea cliffs of the country’s southern coast. The coastline receded seaward, but the cliffs remained, leaving behind this natural wonder, powered by water from two glaciers. Skógafoss, which translates as 'forest waterfall,' is frequently graced with single or double rainbows, formed by the refraction of sunlight through the mist. Legend has it that a treasure chest is hidden behind Skógafoss, left there by a Viking settler named Prasi Porolfsson.\nThe waterfall has appeared on the big screen, in 'Thor: The Dark World' and the Bollywood movie 'Dilwale,' as well as on TV in the final season of 'Game of Thrones.' The Skógar Museum, which offers insights into Iceland's cultural heritage, sits near the waterfall in Skógar village.", + "date": "2023-08-23", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Shark Fin Cove, Davenport, California", + "caption": "What a fin-tastic view!", + "subtitle": "Shark Fin Cove, California", + "copyright": "© Jeff Lewis/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Shark Fin Cove, also known as Shark Tooth Beach, is nestled in a cove in the tiny town of Davenport on California's Central Coast. The cove is a coastal gem known for its stunning sea stack—a vertical rock formation that resembles a shark's fin. The fin used to be connected to the mudstone cliff that surrounds the beach. Over time, the relentless crashing waves and strong winds slowly eroded the rock formation. Shark Fin Cove is visible from Highway 1, where travelers can stop and look at the expansive Pacific Ocean views.", + "date": "2023-08-24", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lower Yellowstone Falls, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": "This land is your land", + "subtitle": "National Park Service anniversary", + "copyright": "© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Though summer is winding down, it's not too late to pack some gear and head into the great outdoors. Unsure where to go? Look no further than our 63 national parks, which exist thanks to the National Park Service, created on this day in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson. He ordered the service to preserve the landscape, wildlife, and history of the parks 'in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.' In other words, the park service was established for all of us! Just make sure that whether you're visiting the islands of American Samoa, the glaciers of the North Cascades, the waterways of the Everglades, or the 308-foot Lower Falls of Yellowstone in today's image, that you explore them with care and appreciation so that they can be preserved for centuries to come.", + "date": "2023-08-25", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island, Berlin, Germany", + "caption": "A night at the museums", + "subtitle": "Museum Night in Berlin", + "copyright": "© Rudy Balasko/Shutterstock", + "description": "As the summer is fading away, we find ourselves reminiscing about vacations and long hours of lively evenings. But let's not bury the picnic days just yet! There is plenty to look forward to, especially if you are in Berlin. The Long Night of Museums only happens once a year—on the last Saturday of August since 1997—but it shakes up Museum Island and the rest of the German capital. The event series is more than a peaceful appreciation of artifacts—quite the opposite—you can expect music, talks, workshops, cocktails, dance, and more from 6 PM into the small hours of the morning. Featured in today's image, Museum Island—embraced by the Spree River—is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is home to a museum quintet: Altes, Bode, Pergamon, and Neues Museums, and Alte Nationalgalerie.", + "date": "2023-08-26", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Seongsan Ilchulbong, a tuff cone on Jeju Island, South Korea", + "caption": "A 'tuff'-tastic crater", + "subtitle": "Jeju Island, South Korea", + "copyright": "© Quynh Anh Nguyen/Getty Images", + "description": "The South Korean island of Jeju is full of wonders. If you don't have a chance to visit its volcanic landscape, ancient stone statues, waterfalls, and rocky coastline, you can dive into the island's fascinating chronicles from the comfort of your computer. The star of today's image, Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak), is the island's rare tuff cone formation, created by an underwater volcanic eruption about 5,000 years ago. Tuff cones are also called ash cones, referring to the accumulated ash settling in a cone formation after the lava's forceful explosion. Seongsan Ilchulbong was added to the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List in 2007.", + "date": "2023-08-27", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fort Lovrijenac, West Harbor, Dubrovnik, Croatia", + "caption": "Watch out for dragons!", + "subtitle": "Dubrovnik, Croatia", + "copyright": "© Benny Marty/Shutterstock", + "description": "Though you might instinctively watch out for invading fleets or dragons overhead, you're more likely to encounter a tourist than a Lannister in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik. As you may know, 'Game of Thrones' filmed here frequently throughout the run of the show, and you can scarcely blame them; Dubrovnik's Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world. For centuries it flourished as the Republic of Ragusa, maintaining independence through diplomacy and robust trade networks. This 'Pearl of the Adriatic' has withstood military bombardments and devastating earthquakes, yet the city has always rebuilt and persevered. While pop culture, history, and UNESCO World Heritage Site status are all big draws, they might be too effective: A recent report estimated that in 2019 there were 36 tourists for every resident.", + "date": "2023-08-28", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "American bison in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": "Our national mammal", + "subtitle": "American bison, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming", + "copyright": "© Enrique Aguirre Aves/Getty Images", + "description": "The bison is a majestic, massive creature, a true emblem of the American frontier spirit. These sturdy animals roamed North America's prairies for thousands of years in numbers estimated to be as high as 60 million. But settlement of the American West caused habitat loss, and that, combined with overhunting, nearly wiped out the species altogether by the end of the 19th century. Ranchers, conservationists, Native American tribes, and politicians worked to save the bison and today, nearly 500,000 bison can be found in North America. About 15,000 animals are in free-roaming herds that graze on US public lands, like the bison in today's image, shown at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.\nFor such large animals, bison are surprisingly agile. They're nearly 7 feet tall at their hump and weigh up to 2,000 pounds, but they can run up to 35 miles per hour, jump high fences, and are strong swimmers. In 2016, President Barack Obama paid tribute to these proud beasts by signing the Bison Legacy Act, naming bison the national mammal of the United States.", + "date": "2023-08-29", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Whale shark, Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia", + "caption": "A diver's big buddy", + "subtitle": "International Whale Shark Day", + "copyright": "© Jason Edwards/Getty Images", + "description": "Say hello to the largest fish in the world, the whale shark. On August 30, we celebrate International Whale Shark Day to honor these magnificent marine creatures. These gentle giants are not related to whales, despite their impressive size—they can reach up to 40 feet in length. Whale sharks are calm creatures which are usually safe for divers to swim alongside. These sharks are filter feeders and consume plankton and small fish by sieving them through their gill plates. There has been a significant decline in their populations, with an estimated 63% decrease in their numbers in the last 75 years. Threats include being hit by boats or tangled in fishing gear and their habitats are being damaged by pollution, coastal development and over-fishing. Advocates work through education and community engagement to help safeguard whale sharks and preserve our oceans.", + "date": "2023-08-30", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Saguaro cacti, Ironwood National Monument, Arizona", + "caption": "'Saguaro' you today?", + "subtitle": "Saguaro cacti, Ironwood Forest National Monument, Arizona", + "copyright": "© Jack Dykinga/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Massive succulents against a mountainous backdrop, underneath the sun-kissed Arizona sky—it's prickly perfection. Pictured here are saguaro (pronounced 'sah-wah-roh') cacti at the Ironwood Forest National Monument in the Sonoran Desert. Even if you haven't seen one in person, when you hear the word cactus, you're probably thinking of saguaro—tall, green, cylindrical, with arms pointing upward. From tattoos to coffee cups, you'll find this iconic symbol of Arizona on almost everything. Though they are slow growers, these plants have been known to live over 200 years and reach enormous heights, with a 78-footer setting the record. Another cactus, known as 'Grandaddy,' survived in the sweltering desert for about 300 years, eventually succumbing to old age in the early 1990s. Cacti may not be for everyone, but they tend to grow on you (figuratively, of course)!", + "date": "2023-08-31", + "path": "US/images/2023-08-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-08-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Turkey tail mushroom, Brevard, North Carolina", + "caption": "Wanna hang with a fungi?", + "subtitle": "National Mushroom Month", + "copyright": "© Bill Gozansky/Alamy", + "description": "When the Mushroom Council decided it was high time to 'champignon' these versatile fungi, they settled on September as the perfect time to do so. National Mushroom Month highlights their importance and encourages you to know your mushrooms. For example, poisonous jack-o'-lantern mushrooms are sometimes misidentified as edible chanterelles. Others have medicinal properties like today's homepage species, turkey tail, used to treat lung conditions in traditional Chinese medicine. Recent research showed them exhibiting anti-tumor properties and helping fortify the immune system. Other mushrooms make great meal additions, and from portobello to shiitake mushrooms, there are thousands of edible species out there. Sautéed, stuffed, sliced, on a pizza, or in soup, it is time to bring some umami fun(gi) to your plate!", + "date": "2023-09-01", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Allen's hummingbird, Santa Cruz, California", + "caption": "Stopping for a blossom beverage", + "subtitle": "National Hummingbird Day", + "copyright": "© mallardg500/Getty Images", + "description": "It's National Hummingbird Day, a day to celebrate these tiny wonders. Their colorful plumage and ability to hover mid-air make them particularly eye-catching. The rapid flapping of their wings—an average of 53 times a second—creates their trademark humming sound and works up quite an appetite: These little birdies can feed every 10–15 minutes! Today's homepage star is an Allen's hummingbird, which grows to about 3.5 inches in length and is found along the west coast of North America, most commonly in California. National Hummingbird Day aims to boost the preservation of these mini marvels, by protecting them and their habitat.", + "date": "2023-09-02", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Aerial view of Manhattan, New York City", + "caption": "So high they touch the sky", + "subtitle": "Skyscraper Day", + "copyright": "© Wojtek Zagorski/Getty Images", + "description": "Skyscraper Day pays tribute to the towering architectural wonders that dominate our city skylines. Observed on September 3, it also marks the birthday of Louis Henry Sullivan, a pioneer of modern architecture who is often called the 'father of skyscrapers.' Found in the world's biggest cities, skyscrapers serve as symbols of progress, ambition, and reaching new heights. Manhattan, the dense, vibrant heart of New York City, boasts a mesmerizing skyline with an array of iconic skyscrapers. These structures, like the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Chrysler Building, define the city's architectural and cultural legacy and captivate millions of visitors every year.", + "date": "2023-09-03", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Construction workers on scaffolding", + "caption": "Time to clock out", + "subtitle": "Labor Day", + "copyright": "© Bits and Splits/Shutterstock", + "description": "Labor Day is a well-earned day of rest for many workers across America. The food we eat, the shelter over our heads, and the transportation that moves us around all exist thanks to our collective labor. Organized labor movements grew in the 19th century, along with calls for a day to honor workers' contributions. The first Labor Day was celebrated with a parade in New York City in September 1882 and similar events spread throughout the country. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a bill declaring the first Monday in September as Labor Day. Today, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, but let's not forget to take a moment to give thanks for the work we all put in to take care of our communities, our families, and ourselves.", + "date": "2023-09-04", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Segla, Senja Island, Troms og Finnmark, Norway", + "caption": "A digital creation? Nor-way!", + "subtitle": "Mount Segla, Senja Island, Norway", + "copyright": "© imageBROKER/Moritz Wolf/Getty Images", + "description": "A beautiful island popularly known as 'Norway in miniature,' Senja's diverse landscape boasts mountainous terrain as well as lush greenery. At 600 square miles, it is Norway's second-largest island, connected to the mainland by the Gisund Bridge. The most notable spot on Senja is pictured today, Mount Segla, a magnificent peak that is visited frequently in summer, with a trail starting in Fjordgård, a fishing village in the north of Senja. It's a tough hike to the top, more than 2,000 feet above sea level. Other tourist attractions include Ånderdalen National Park and Tranøya, an island off the south coast of Senja known for its tranquility.", + "date": "2023-09-05", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old Venetian harbor, Rethymno, Crete Island, Greece", + "caption": "Ready to drop anchor?", + "subtitle": "Rethymno, Crete, Greece", + "copyright": "© Gatsi/Getty Images", + "description": "The Venetian harbor in the Old Town of Rethymno, on the Greek island of Crete, invites you to time travel through history. Its Egyptian lighthouse and Turkish elements are proof of different nations leaving their mark on Crete's old port. Forged in the 14th century under Venetian rule, this port has long served as a bustling hub for commerce and enterprise. For today's visitors, a replica of an old wooden sailing ship offers a full historic adventure. For a nostalgic inland experience, visit the 16th-century Fortezza, Rethymno's Venetian fortress. The citadel is visible from every corner of the town and offers a panoramic view of Rethymno.", + "date": "2023-09-06", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Camels in the desert, United Arab Emirates", + "caption": "Ships of the desert, ahoy!", + "subtitle": "Camels in the desert, United Arab Emirates", + "copyright": "© Amazing Aerial Premium/Shutterstock", + "description": "Desert-dwelling camels have been central to lives in the United Arab Emirates for thousands of years. A key mode of transportation for Bedouins, camels long helped them traverse the sweltering sands in search of water and supplies. These dromedaries were also used as currency to fulfill obligations such as dowries or zakat, an annual charitable fee in Muslim communities. Camel milk is a valuable and nutritious ingredient in many recipes in the region, while camel racing keeps people entertained to this day, illustrating the versatility of these hardy creatures.", + "date": "2023-09-07", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Circus townhouses in Bath, Somerset, England", + "caption": "Jane Austen's literary circle", + "subtitle": "International Literacy Day", + "copyright": "© Gavin Hellier/Getty Images", + "description": "Jane Austen, author of 'Pride and Prejudice,' is one of the best-known writers in English literature, so it's not a surprise that there are multiple festivals honoring her legacy. The largest is held here, in the English city of Bath, where Austen lived from 1801 to 1806. On September 8, International Literacy Day, the city begins its annual 10-day Jane Austen Festival with hundreds of Austen fans walking the streets dressed in costumes from Britain's Regency era, in the early 19th century.\nInternational Literacy Day has been celebrated since 1967 and aims to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals and society. A global conference is held in Paris, France, including the awards ceremony of UNESCO's International Literacy Prizes.", + "date": "2023-09-08", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Wat Chaiwatthanaram temple, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand", + "caption": "Ruins of a royal temple", + "subtitle": "Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand", + "copyright": "© Weerasak Saeku/Getty Images", + "description": "When the sun sets over Thailand, the Wat Chaiwatthanaram Buddhist temple lights up to welcome the night at the Ayutthaya Historical Park. These ruins are evidence of the area's rich history as the capital of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, which grew in power between the 14th and 18th centuries to rule Siam, or present-day Thailand. Around 1630, Wat Chaiwatthanaram was built on the orders of the dynasty's King Prasat Thong, to symbolize the center of the universe and connote his aspiration to become the future Buddha.\nFrom the temple, the Historic City of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site, can be reached by boat or road. Three rivers link the once-metropolitan city to the sea. Now a historical ruin, Ayutthaya was an important point of commerce and diplomacy, with its surrounding rivers serving as a natural defense.", + "date": "2023-09-09", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Walrus pair at sea in Svalbard, Norway", + "caption": "Whiskery wisdom", + "subtitle": "Grandparents' Day", + "copyright": "© Mark Smith/Getty Images", + "description": "Have you called your nana, abuela, pop-pop or lolo lately? No matter what you call them, there's no better time to pick up the phone than Grandparents' Day, held on the Sunday after Labor Day. Grandparents play a special role in our lives, helping to raise new generations, passing down family history and sharing the wisdom of their experience. Wisdom is not always indicated by a thick Wilford-Brimley-esque mustache, but whiskers do lend a certain esteemed quality. Perhaps that's why these Atlantic walruses look like they're about to tell you why they voted for Hubert Humphrey.", + "date": "2023-09-10", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Brooklyn Bridge with the 'Tribute in Light' installation for 9/11, New York", + "caption": "A 'Tribute in Light'", + "subtitle": "Patriot Day", + "copyright": "© ANDREY DENISYUK/Getty Images", + "description": "On September 11, Patriot Day is observed as a national day of service and remembrance to honor the 2,977 people who died in the attacks on the United States in 2001. Congress established the day in 2002 with bipartisan support, and ever since, US government buildings, both domestic and abroad, fly the American flag at half-staff. Many citizens and businesses do the same in remembrance. Patriot Day also honors the hard work and sacrifice of the first responders who bravely put themselves in harm's way in the hours and days after the attacks.\nToday's image is of the Brooklyn Bridge with 'Tribute in Light' in the background, a display of 88 searchlights arranged in two columns that represent the Twin Towers that fell. Originally a temporary display, the annual installation illuminates the sky with columns of light from dusk until dawn. It is a stark reminder of the lives that were tragically lost in Manhattan, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon.", + "date": "2023-09-11", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "North Sea at sunset, Norddorf, Amrum Island, Germany", + "caption": "Next stop, the horizon", + "subtitle": "North Sea at sunset, Norddorf, Germany", + "copyright": "© Frederick Doerschem/Getty Images", + "description": "The small village of Norddorf is one of the oldest on the island of Amrum, off Germany's North Sea coast. Nestled amidst stunning natural beauty, Amrum is home to around 2,300 people and has a strong maritime heritage. Museums and lighthouses offer a glimpse into the island's past. Tourists can also explore the unique wildlife of the Naturschutzgebiet Amrumer Dünen (Amrum Dunes Nature Reserve), home to various bird species, like the red knot and brent goose, as well as plants like the common sundew and ragged robin.", + "date": "2023-09-12", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Temples on Hemakuta Hill, Hampi, Karnataka, India", + "caption": "Whispers of the past", + "subtitle": "Hemakuta Hill, Hampi, India", + "copyright": "© Images of india/Alamy", + "description": "Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, India. The group of monuments—ancient temples, majestic palaces, and intricate ruins—are remnants of the former capital city of the Vijayanagara Empire, which ruled much of South India between the 14th and 16th centuries.\nThe city grew during the reign of King Krishnadevaraya, from 1509 to 1529, and was famed for its art and architecture, attracting visitors from all over the world. However, Hampi lost its Midas touch in 1565, when it was destroyed after the defeat of its army at the Battle of Talikota.\nToday, Hampi still houses about 1,000 ancient monuments and has become popular with modern backpackers, giving the lost city a new life. One of the most visited parts is Hemakuta Hill, with its well-preserved temples and shrines. While exploring the hill, visitors can stop by to offer prayers at the Virupaksha Temple, a pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva.", + "date": "2023-09-13", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Przewalski's horses, Hustai National Park, Mongolia", + "caption": "Just two pals horsin' around", + "subtitle": "Przewalski's horses, Hustai National Park, Mongolia", + "copyright": "© Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock", + "description": "Hustai National Park in Mongolia is home to a very special and rare breed, the Przewalski's horse. Regarded by some as the only truly pure wild horse today, it is easily recognized by its pale yellowish-brown coat, a short, stiff mane, and short legs. The Przewalski's horse, also called the 'takhi' in Mongolia, was once extinct in the wild but has been successfully reintroduced through conservation efforts in the 1990s. An interesting fact about these horses is that they have 66 chromosomes, compared with 64 in domestic horses. Remarkably, Przewalski's horses can mate with domestic horses to produce hybrids. These hybrids have 65 chromosomes and can breed and have their own offspring.", + "date": "2023-09-14", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mission church ruins at Quarai, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, New Mexico", + "caption": "Celebrating Hispanic heritage", + "subtitle": "National Hispanic Heritage Month", + "copyright": "© Thomas Roche/Getty Images", + "description": "From early Spanish colonialism to modern day civil rights struggles, the timeline of Hispanic and Latino history in the US is a rich one. Hispanic Heritage Month—September 15 to October 15—is dedicated to the history, culture, and heritage grounded in Latin America. It began as Hispanic Week in 1968 and has since evolved into a 30-day celebration. Why does it start in the middle of the month? September 15 sees the first of a series of independence days in several Latin American countries—El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. They are followed by Mexico, Chile, and Belize, which mark theirs on September 16, 18, and 21, respectively.\nPictured here are the ruins of the mission church at Quarai in New Mexico, completed in 1632 under the direction of Spanish Franciscan friars. It is one of the three Spanish mission sites that form the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Visiting the ruins is a great way to participate in Hispanic Heritage Month.", + "date": "2023-09-15", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "A beer tent at Oktoberfest in Theresienwiese, Munich, Germany", + "caption": "Prost to you and yours!", + "subtitle": "Oktoberfest begins", + "copyright": "© Peter Kneffel/picture alliance via Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to Oktoberfest, the world's biggest beer festival, held each year in the German city of Munich. Dating back all the way to 1810, it began with the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig, later Ludwig I of Bavaria, and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The celebrations took place on the fields in front of the city gates, which were named Theresienwiese, or Theresa's Meadow, in honor of the bride. The festivities lasted for five days, filled with exciting activities such as parades and horse races. It was so popular that Oktoberfest became an annual event that now draws more than 6 million people. This year's festival starts today and lasts 18 days. Beyond Munich, it has become a popular celebration in multiple countries, and cities inside and outside of Germany imitate the festival and cherish its German traditions.", + "date": "2023-09-16", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cuban tody, Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, Cuba", + "caption": "Can you answer the call?", + "subtitle": "Cuban tody, Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, Cuba", + "copyright": "© Bruno D'Amicis/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The tiny Cuban tody can only be found on Cuba and its neighboring islands. Despite their colorful plumage, including that sparkling green head, their size can make them hard to spot. However, they are easy to hear. The soft sound of 'pprreeee-pprreeee' or a short 'tot-tot-tot-tot' will tell you there's a tody somewhere nearby.\nThe species are found around forests, coasts, dry lowlands, and rivers. The Cuban tody on our homepage is in Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, the Caribbean's biggest and best-preserved forested landscape. The park is also one of the most biologically varied tropical island locations on Earth, with a wide range of endemic plants and animals, so our colorful feathered friend is in good company.", + "date": "2023-09-17", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Milky Way over Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, Portugal", + "caption": "A rainbow's nocturnal cousin", + "subtitle": "Fall Astronomy Week", + "copyright": "© Daniel Garrido/Getty Images", + "description": "The Milky Way has billions of stars; among them, our own sun finds its place. The galaxy's name is derived from the radiant, pale appearance of the band of stars and gas clouds that graces Earth's sky. Methodical observations of the night sky started with early civilizations but astronomy, the oldest natural science, remains a source of fascination today. It's what brings stargazers to Portugal's Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, a site free from heavy light pollution. Now's a good time to seek out your own celestial spectacle, as it is Astronomy Week and the main event, Saturday's Fall Astronomy Day, this year coincides with the autumnal equinox.", + "date": "2023-09-18", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Splügen Pass, Graubünden, Switzerland", + "caption": "Fasten your seatbelts!", + "subtitle": "Splügen Pass, Switzerland", + "copyright": "© Roberto Moiola/Getty Images", + "description": "With their twists and turns, record heights, and breathtaking vistas, mountain roads are not for the fainthearted. Pictured here is the historic Splügen Pass, which winds its way through the Lepontine Alps, on the border of Switzerland and Italy. Although its modern version was built between 1818-1823, the Splügen Pass existed in some form as far back as Roman times. At 6,936 feet high, it is one of the highest paved roads in Europe, with 51 marked hairpin bends. It is closed in winter but, if spectacular mountainside views and picturesque lakes tickle your fancy, you can enjoy this ascent between June and mid-October. Have we 'peaked' your interest yet?", + "date": "2023-09-19", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Roman-inspired aqueduct, Arkadia Park, Poland", + "caption": "Water under and over the bridge", + "subtitle": "Aqueduct, Arkadia Park, Poland", + "copyright": "© PATSTOCK/Getty Images", + "description": "Founded in 1778 by aristocrat Helena Radziwiłłowa, Arkadia Park is an English-style landscape park in central Poland. The park displays architecture and landscapes that evoke ancient and medieval eras, like this recreation of a Roman-style aqueduct. These features are brought to life by the garden's lush greenery, tranquil water, and intricately crafted sculptures throughout the grounds, which illustrate the beauty of intermingled nature and art. Today, Arkadia Park stands as a testament to Helena Radziwiłłowa's lasting vision and creative legacy.", + "date": "2023-09-20", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Inside the Nobel Peace Center, Oslo, Norway", + "caption": "Recognizing champions of peace", + "subtitle": "International Day of Peace", + "copyright": "© Ilyas Ayub/Alamy", + "description": "Every year on September 21, the United Nations celebrates the International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day. Established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly, the day begins with the Peace Bell Ceremony held at the UN headquarters in New York City. The bell was a gift from the United Nations Association of Japan and is inscribed with a message of hope: 'Long live absolute world peace.'\nOur homepage image was taken inside the lobby of the Nobel Peace Center, in Norway's bustling capital city Oslo. The center highlights the triumphs of Nobel Peace Prize laureates and shares the legacy of Alfred Nobel, the creator of the prize. By showcasing inspiring exhibits and insightful conversations, the center sheds light on the impact of the prize, awarded to those 'who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.'", + "date": "2023-09-21", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Southern white rhinoceros males, Shamwari Private Game Reserve, South Africa", + "caption": "Sorry to crash your party", + "subtitle": "World Rhinoceros Day", + "copyright": "© David Silverman/Getty Images", + "description": "Keep the five alive! That is the mission of World Rhinoceros Day, rhino specialists, and fans around the globe. Those five species are: the Javan, Sumatran, greater one-horned, black, and white rhinoceros. It is the white rhino which can be seen on our homepage, identified by its two horns and square lip.\nThe wild rhino population globally is estimated to be under 27,000—less than the average capacity at a Major League Baseball stadium. While there have been conservation successes, ensuring these amazing animals survive is a continuing challenge. Habitat loss is one threat, but rhinos are particularly targeted by poachers for their horns. Parks like the Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa, pictured above, employ anti-poaching squads to keep these rhinos safe.", + "date": "2023-09-22", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cottonwood trees and red sandstone in Coyote Gulch, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah", + "caption": "Awash in autumn hues", + "subtitle": "Autumnal equinox", + "copyright": "© Stephen Matera/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Autumn has officially begun! In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnal equinox falls on September 23 this year, marking the beginning of autumn. Today is one of the two moments in the year when day and night are equal in length, thanks to the sun's location exactly above the equator. In the Southern Hemisphere, today marks the vernal equinox and they are heading into spring.\nCamouflaged in autumn colors, the cottonwood tree in today's image might be playing peek-a-boo among the red sandstones of Coyote Gulch in southern Utah. Here in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the canyon is painted orange by oxidizing water and other fluids, as well as iron-filled minerals.", + "date": "2023-09-23", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Fraser River near Mount Robson, British Columbia, Canada", + "caption": "Trickle, babble, or roar", + "subtitle": "World Rivers Day", + "copyright": "© phototropic/Getty Images", + "description": "If you are a nature enthusiast, or simply enjoy listening to the sound of rumbling rivers, you might like to know that today is World Rivers Day. First held in 2005 during the United Nations' 'Water for Life’ campaign, it was proposed by Canadian river conservationist Mark Angelo, who founded BC Rivers Day in western Canada in 1980. World Rivers Day is held on the fourth Sunday of September to celebrate and raise awareness of the benefits that rivers provide to people and the planet.\nThe star of today's image, the Fraser River, is the longest river in British Columbia and the 11th longest in Canada. The stream meanders from the Rocky Mountains, traveling more than 850 miles over slopes and flatlands before it merges with the Strait of Georgia, just south of Vancouver.", + "date": "2023-09-24", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sea otter in Bartlett Cove, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska", + "caption": "Kick back, snack, and relax", + "subtitle": "Sea Otter Awareness Week", + "copyright": "© Andrew Peacock/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "It's hard not to smile when you spot a sea otter. Their whiskery faces, busy paws, and thick fur give the impression of a stuffed animal that has come to life and taken to the ocean. The heaviest members of the weasel family, sea otters aren't just cute. They also play a vital role in the underwater kelp forest ecosystem, keeping the destructive sea urchin population in check—by eating them.\nSea Otter Awareness Week aims to help protect their populations, found along the coasts of the north Pacific Ocean. They once numbered 300,000 but they dropped to fewer than 2,000 after widespread hunting. International protections were put into place in 1911 and numbers have rebounded to around 125,000, but they remain endangered. While some habitats never recovered, others have emerged in entirely new locations, such as Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska. In 1995, five sea otters were spotted in Glacier Bay. Today, there are more than 8,000 hunting, playing, and raising pups in the kelp-abundant waters.", + "date": "2023-09-25", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Venice Skatepark at sunset, Los Angeles, California", + "caption": "Waves for wheels", + "subtitle": "Venice Skatepark, Los Angeles, California", + "copyright": "© EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER/Getty Images", + "description": "Welcome to the concrete waves of Venice Beach, California, a skateboarder's paradise. Built next to the beach town's sun-kissed shores, Venice Skatepark stands as a testament to the history of skateboarding in the state.\nOpened in 2009, the park was the result of years of efforts by residents, spearheaded by Venice skating legend Jesse Martinez. With a plethora of challenging ramps, bowls, and rails, it has something to keep skaters of all skill levels entertained. Its oceanfront setting also makes it a popular spot for spectators to stop by and watch gravity-defying tricks from backside tailslides and 360 pop shove-its, to skaters dropping into a bowl to nail an eggplant. And if you're not sure what any of those things are, there's also a great view of the beach.", + "date": "2023-09-26", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Via Krupp footpath on Capri island, Italy", + "caption": "Slow and steady climbs the cliff", + "subtitle": "Via Krupp, Capri, Italy", + "copyright": "© Mikolaj Niemczewski/Shutterstock", + "description": "Via Krupp is a cliffside pathway on the Italian island of Capri, renowned for its dramatic serpentine design. Built between 1900 and 1902 by the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp, the footpath connects the town of Capri to Marina Piccola beach, and allowed Krupp to access his properties. The pathway's intricate layout, with its sharp turns and steep inclines, was an engineering marvel of its time. Via Krupp's panoramic vistas of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Faraglioni rock formations, and the lush landscape of the island have drawn admiration for generations. Due to concerns over preservation and safety, because of falling rocks, the pathway has faced intermittent closures, though it reopened in June this year for the first time in nine years.", + "date": "2023-09-27", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Container ship near a commercial port in Thailand", + "caption": "Aye aye, captain!", + "subtitle": "World Maritime Day", + "copyright": "© Suriyapong Thongsawang/Getty Images", + "description": "The sea is a tough workplace, and a busy one—the shipping industry is the backbone of the global economy, transporting more than 80% of the world’s trade. On World Maritime Day, shipping professionals and leaders gather to raise awareness about maritime safety, sustainable shipping practices, and pollution. Organized by the International Maritime Organization, a UN agency, the day also honors maritime workers. These unsung heroes work long hours and spend months away from family to keep our trade flowing.\nThis year's theme focuses on the 50th anniversary of MARPOL 73/78, an international law that regulates emissions and aims to minimize pollution in our ocean waters. While the ocean plays a vital global role in trade, the survival of many species on Earth, including our own, depends on it remaining a healthy place.", + "date": "2023-09-28", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Jiaxiu Tower under a full moon, Guiyang, Guizhou province, China", + "caption": "Under the full moon's gaze", + "subtitle": "Mid-Autumn Festival", + "copyright": "© Wang Yukun/Getty Images", + "description": "As summer's warmth gently yields to autumn's cool embrace, the Mid-Autumn Festival lights up the Chinese city of Guiyang, celebrating the full moon and the autumn harvest. Also known as the Moon Festival, it takes place on the 15th day of the year's eighth lunar month in the Chinese calendar.\nThe harvest has been celebrated around the autumn full moon since China's Shang dynasty, more than 3,000 years ago. During the festival, families reunite to enjoy delectable mooncakes, admire the beauty of the moon, express gratitude, and tell tales of Chang'e, the Chinese goddess of the moon, and her husband Hou Yi, a legendary archer.\nSimilar festivals are celebrated in Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, and other countries in East and Southeast Asia. Jiaxiu Tower, pictured on our homepage, was built in 1598, so it has witnessed many Mid-Autumn Festivals. Under the moonlit sky, lanterns adorn the tower, illuminating the streets, symbolizing hope, good fortune, and unity.", + "date": "2023-09-29", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fall colors in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia", + "caption": "Oh Shenandoah", + "subtitle": "Shenandoah National Park, Virginia", + "copyright": "© Michael Ver Sprill/Getty Images", + "description": "'Oak'tober is upon us and that means it's time to turn over a new leaf! Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park spans over 200,000 acres. As summer bids farewell, the park undergoes a transformation, unveiling its most enchanting chapter: the fall season. The leaves put on their fanciest outfits—reds, oranges, and golds—creating an amazing show you won't want to miss.\nThe Skyline Drive, a 105-mile route, offers a front-row seat, with more than 75 overlooks. And there are more than 300 species of trees, vines, and shrubs to see here. The sugar maples, hickories, and oaks are the rock stars of the color-changing game. So, whether you're an avid hiker, a nature photographer, or simply seeking a tranquil escape, this park has it all.", + "date": "2023-09-30", + "path": "US/images/2023-09-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-09-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lake Bled at sunrise, Slovenia", + "caption": "Awake to the lake", + "subtitle": "Lake Bled, Slovenia", + "copyright": "© Rasica/Getty Images", + "description": "Nestled amidst the Julian Alps, Slovenia's Lake Bled invites you to step into a storybook setting. The star of the show? The tiny Bled Island, which beckons with the promise of legends and 'rowmance.' Make your way there on a traditional, flat-bottomed pletna boat, piloted by oarsmen whose skills have been handed down through generations since 1740. The island is home to the 17th-century Assumption of Mary Church, with its special bell that, legend says, will make wishes come true. If you look to the shore directly above the island in our image, you can spot Bled Castle overlooking the lake's expanse. The castle—one of the oldest in Slovenia—is positioned on a precipice above the town of Bled on the northwestern shore of the lake.", + "date": "2023-10-01", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Louis Vuitton Foundation in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France", + "caption": "A fashionista art center", + "subtitle": "World Architecture Day", + "copyright": "© Atlantide Phototravel/Getty Images", + "description": "Did you know that the name Louis Vuitton is linked with more than just fashion? The eye-catching structure in today's image is the Louis Vuitton Foundation, an art museum and cultural center in Paris, France. The extravagant building opened in 2014, the result of a collaboration between the luxury goods company's CEO, Bernard Arnault, and renowned architect Frank Gehry. Gehry drew inspiration from iconic Parisian buildings, including the glass-roofed 19th-century Grand Palais exhibition hall, and applied concepts from 19th-century English landscape gardens.\nBut architecture isn't just about stunning grand structures like this one. World Architecture Day was established in 1985 by the International Union of Architects to align with UN World Habitat Day. On the first Monday of October, both reflect on the basic rights of everyone to housing and shelter, and the responsibilities of those who shape towns and cities.", + "date": "2023-10-02", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Queensland, Australia", + "caption": "Whitsunday wanderlust", + "subtitle": "Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Australia", + "copyright": "© Coral Brunner/Shutterstock", + "description": "Sun, sand, and sea come together to create the stunning beaches of the Whitsunday Islands, made up of 74 islands off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park surrounds and protects the islands, once home to the Ngaro people of Australia, an Aboriginal group known as the 'canoe people' due to their seafaring lifestyle. Today, the island's primary visitors are travelers, divers, campers, and adventure seekers. So, pack your sunscreen and explore the pristine white sand beaches on your next vacation down under!", + "date": "2023-10-03", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Young stars forming in the Tarantula Nebula, James Webb Space Telescope", + "caption": "A galactic spider's web", + "subtitle": "World Space Week", + "copyright": "© NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO Production Team", + "description": "It's World Space Week, an opportunity to celebrate humanity's extraterrestrial achievements, as well as the benefits that come from space exploration and technology. The star of our homepage is actually a star-forming region known as the Tarantula Nebula, found in the same group of galaxies as our Milky Way. This detailed image was captured by the powerful James Webb Space Telescope and shows thousands of never-before-seen stars, previously obscured by cosmic dust. The nebula's colossal size and dynamic energy offer plenty of compelling material for astronomers and stargazers of all stripes.", + "date": "2023-10-04", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gentoo penguins, Antarctica", + "caption": "Here's how it's done!", + "subtitle": "World Teachers' Day", + "copyright": "© Art Wolfe/Getty Images", + "description": "It's World Teachers' Day, time to celebrate those who dedicate their lives to transmitting knowledge, skills, and experience. Just as teachers shape minds and futures, nature too offers its own ways of passing knowledge. Nestled in the rocky landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula and Antarctic islands, gentoo penguin hatchlings, born in pairs, benefit from dedicated parental support. The father and mother raise them in a bonded, monogamous pair, bringing food back to the stony nest they have built together. After being fed and raised for 30 days, the chicks join a larger flock known as a crèche or nursery for safety and to learn social behavior. Penguin parents and their community pass on their wisdom through the language of survival.", + "date": "2023-10-05", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg, New York", + "caption": "Nature's majesty awaits!", + "subtitle": "Taughannock Falls State Park", + "copyright": "© Paul Massie Photography/Getty Images", + "description": "Taughannock Falls State Park, in New York's scenic Finger Lakes area, is home to this magnificent waterfall of the same name, which plunges 215 feet over the cliffs into the gorge below. The park also boasts stunning pathways, unique rock formations, and numerous wild animals. It's not certain where the name Taughannock came from, though a leading theory says it is a combination of Iroquois and Algonquin terms, roughly translating to 'great fall in the woods.' The park, which was founded in 1924, guarantees visitors memorable adventures, whether you hike the rim paths for panoramic views of the falls and rock formations, take a plunge in Cayuga Lake, or bring a pair of binoculars for birding. A keen eye can spot winged locals such as turkey vultures, common loons, and great horned owls.", + "date": "2023-10-06", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Brown bears fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska", + "caption": "Time for self-serve salmon", + "subtitle": "Fat Bear Week", + "copyright": "© oksana.perkins/Shutterstock", + "description": "Are you ready for winter? These brown bears of Katmai National Park sure are, and their efforts won't go unrewarded. Each year, park rangers organize a bracketed tournament to crown one ravenous contender as the fattest bear. Webcams are set up so anyone can join the crowds watching these bears chow down on sockeye salmon, as the fish return to the park to spawn. Once you've witnessed the feast, you can vote for which bear you think should win the title. New generations will bring new competitors, but they have big paw prints to fill. Bears such as Beadnose and 747—each animal has an ID number and several have names—are repeat champions but fat bear Otis reigns supreme, with four titles to his name. This year's Fat Bear Week finishes on Tuesday, October 10.", + "date": "2023-10-07", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Veined octopus in a giant clam shell, Sulawesi Sea, Indonesia", + "caption": "Need some shell-ter?", + "subtitle": "World Octopus Day", + "copyright": "© Alex Mustard/Minden Pictures", + "description": "What exactly are we looking at here? The veined octopus, also known as the coconut octopus, is one of the smartest animals on Earth, building shelters from seashells and coconut shells. If you peek inside, you may spot those telltale suction cups that cover the creature's eight limbs. These arms contain clusters of neurons, which make them particularly sensitive, and each arm can be used separately to perform complex tasks. Octopuses can also match the color—sometimes even the texture—of their environment, making them even more difficult to spot. There's lots more to learn about these fascinating animals, and World Octopus Day is a great day to do it. You could always start with the Academy Award-winning documentary 'My Octopus Teacher.'", + "date": "2023-10-08", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fremont Indian petroglyphs, Dinosaur National Monument, Jensen, Utah", + "caption": "Celebrating Indigenous heritage", + "subtitle": "Indigenous Peoples' Day", + "copyright": "© Dan Leeth/Alamy", + "description": "Our homepage today celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day. In the US, the second Monday in October is dedicated to the enduring cultures that have shaped the nation. Among them are the Fremont people, who lived in and around what is now Utah, for more than 1,000 years up to 1300 CE. This broad group of communities left a lasting mark on their region with their distinctive petroglyphs, a form of ancient art chipped or carved into rock. Today, many Americans participate in Indigenous Day celebrations such as art exhibitions, traditional music, and storytelling. Locations such as Dinosaur National Monument, Fremont Indian State Park, and McKee Spring provide insights into the history of this ancient culture that lived here for centuries.", + "date": "2023-10-09", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mount Sopris, Colorado", + "caption": "Rocky Mountain high", + "subtitle": "Mount Sopris, Colorado", + "copyright": "© Jason Hatfield/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The rising sun hits the twin peaks of Mount Sopris in this autumnal scene, in Colorado's Elk Mountains, in the Rockies. Known as East Sopris and West Sopris, the two summits are both 12,965 feet in elevation, towering over the town of Carbondale, in the Roaring Fork Valley. It's a common misconception that Mount Sopris was a volcano but, although magma built up beneath its surface, it never erupted. Instead, it crystallized about 10,000 feet beneath the Earth's surface, creating a massive rock-covered dome. Erosion by rain, melting snow and glacial ice then shaped it into this twin-peaked giant over tens of millions of years.\nMount Sopris was a hallowed site for Indigenous peoples, including the Ute tribes who have historically inhabited the region. The Roaring Fork and Crystal Valleys served as seasonal dwellings and hunting territories for the Parianuche and Yampa bands of the Ute people. The mountain continues to be a beloved emblem of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, drawing in visitors and adventurers alike.", + "date": "2023-10-10", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Painted Hills in John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon", + "caption": "Echoes of extinction", + "subtitle": "National Fossil Day", + "copyright": "© Ben Herndon/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "For National Fossil Day, we're looking at the mesmerizing Painted Hills, found in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon. Those stripes of red, tan, orange, and black were formed over tens of millions of years, the different layers in the claystone hills reflecting changes in the climate over that period. The monument itself is divided into three units, Painted Hills, Clarno, and Sheep Rock. In the latter, you'll find the Thomas Condon Visitor Center with a paleontology lab and a museum displaying hundreds of fossils. In the fossil beds, the remains of more than 100 species of mammals have been found, including saber-toothed tigers, turtles, and opossums, as well as many fossilized plant species. While the landscape might sometimes look otherworldly, it offers us a peek into Earth's dynamic and fascinating history.", + "date": "2023-10-11", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old barn and canola field, Palouse region, Idaho", + "caption": "Make hay while the sun shines", + "subtitle": null, + "copyright": "© Terry Eggers/Getty Images", + "description": null, + "date": "2023-10-12", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Vieste on the Gargano peninsula, Apulia, Italy", + "caption": "Life on the edge", + "subtitle": "Vieste, Apulia, Italy", + "copyright": "© Pilat666/Getty Images", + "description": "Vieste is a picturesque town on the eastern coast of Italy. With origins dating back thousands of years, its history is a tapestry woven by various civilizations, including the Normans, Byzantines, and Romans. The town's historic center is filled with charming narrow streets, ancient architecture, and a medieval Swabian castle overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Perched on dramatic limestone cliffs, its stunning natural landscape also boasts pristine beaches and clear waters that have Blue Flag certification for their quality. The famous Pizzomunno rock formation has various legends associated with it, often about a young man of the same name and his lover Cristalda. With its blend of history, natural wonders, and leisure pursuits, Vieste remains a captivating destination for those seeking an authentic Italian experience.", + "date": "2023-10-13", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "'Ring of fire' annular solar eclipse, Doha, Qatar", + "caption": "And it burns, burns, burns", + "subtitle": "'Ring of fire' solar eclipse", + "copyright": "© Sorin Furcoi/Getty Images", + "description": "Sky gazers have been counting down to today: a 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse is here to darken the skies over the Americas! Solar eclipses happen when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, casting parts of Earth into shadow. In an annular solar eclipse, a halo effect is created when the moon blocks out most but not all, of the sun's light. An annulus—or ring—of light remains visible. Seen here from Doha, Qatar, in 2019, the phenomenon will appear today over the United States—traveling from Oregon to Texas before continuing to Central America and ending in South America. While the 'ring of fire' is visible only in certain areas, partial eclipses will grace parts of all 50 states.\nFor those fortunate enough to live on the path of this cosmic show, be cautious. Do not look directly at the eclipse without specialized eye protection. Don't hesitate to make travel plans to see it, as the US will have to wait until 2039 for the next such event.", + "date": "2023-10-14", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "European hedgehog sheltering in tree bark, Sussex, England", + "caption": "This spot's taken", + "subtitle": "European hedgehog", + "copyright": "© Jules Cox/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Brown, round, tiny, and spiny—say hello to the European hedgehog. Our image was taken in Sussex, England, but you'll find these prickly creatures in gardens, parks, and woodland throughout Europe. Mostly nocturnal, they are welcomed by gardeners as they snack on snails and slugs. With leaves turning gold and the air getting chilly, our homepage hedgehog is all set to gain some weight for the winter.\nHedgehogs cozy up in their nests of logs and leaves and sleep away the winter blues. They slow down their heartbeats to conserve energy, helping them to survive on fat reserves until spring. Hedgehogs depend on their spines for defense against predators like foxes, badgers, and birds of prey. There are no native hedgehogs living in North America, but 17 species can be found across Europe, Asia, Africa, and New Zealand, snoozing the day away beneath bushes, leaves, and rocks and snuffling around by night.", + "date": "2023-10-15", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Golden larches and Prusik Peak, the Enchantments, Washington", + "caption": "The magic of the Enchantments", + "subtitle": "Golden larches and Prusik Peak, the Enchantments, Washington", + "copyright": "© Jim Patterson/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "That jagged granite summit is Prusik Peak, an icon of Washington state's Enchantments region, high in the Cascade Mountain range. Getting here means a long, strenuous hike, and for much of the year it is covered in snow. But from midsummer through the fall, hikers and climbers arrive here as the larch trees turn golden. The granite peaks and autumnal colors are not the only attractions. The Enchantments boasts more than 700 alpine lakes and ponds, as well as herds of grazing mountain goats that roam this corner of the scenic Alpine Lakes Wilderness.", + "date": "2023-10-16", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Ancient carved texts from Persepolis, Iran", + "caption": "Happy Spreadsheet Day!", + "subtitle": "Spreadsheet Day", + "copyright": "© George Hall/Alamy", + "description": "Happy Spreadsheet Day! Be they a pivot table pro or an entry-level novice, spreadsheet users worldwide have one person to thank: Dan Bricklin released the first electronic spreadsheet program on this day in 1979. The day celebrates the sophisticated grids that have reshaped businesses from accounting and engineering to project management. But data handling did not begin in the digital age. Ancient civilizations had their own ways of recording and tracking the world around them, as seen in our homepage image.\nCuneiform, a script characterized by wedge-shaped symbols, was used to transcribe languages of the ancient Near East, a region roughly corresponding to today's Middle East. First developed around 3500 BCE, it was used for thousands of years, until the 1st century CE. In the early 17th century, the publication of Achaemenid royal inscriptions at Persepolis—in modern-day Iran—shed light again on cuneiform. 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Today the date is known as Alaska Day and honors the history, untamed wilderness, and unwavering resilience of the state.\nTo mark the day, we are in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, spread over several islands in the Kodiak Archipelago in southwestern Alaska. Our homepage image shows Kodiak Island, whose landscape includes hundreds of miles of shoreline as well as lakes, marshes, bogs, and meadows. Its towering mountains are home to fjord inlets and lush vegetation, including sedges, alders, spruces, wildflowers, and berries. A wild inhabitant of the islands, the Kodiak bear, the largest subspecies of brown bear, is named after the archipelago.", + "date": "2023-10-18", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Water lily harvest, Mekong River Delta, Long An, Vietnam", + "caption": "Teamwork makes the dream work", + "subtitle": "Mekong River Delta, Long An, Vietnam", + "copyright": "© Khanh Phan/Solent News/Shutterstock", + "description": "In southern Vietnam, where emerald rice fields stretch to the horizon and the Mekong River flows with life-giving waters, the annual water lily harvest looks from above like a well-choreographed dance with nature.\nWhen the river floods, it becomes a photographer's paradise, awash with flowering lilies. These farmers in Long An province are pictured wading in waist-deep to harvest the long-stemmed plants, which will be bundled up for sale. The lilies contribute to the local economy as the stems are edible and the plant can be brewed into tea or used for decoration. Here flooding is a part of life, bringing nutrients from upstream which enrich fields and help these flowers to grow, painting the Mekong River in stunning shades of pink and white.", + "date": "2023-10-19", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pygmy three-toed sloth baby, Isla Escudo de Veraguas, Panama", + "caption": "Do you wanna hang?", + "subtitle": "International Sloth Day", + "copyright": "© Suzi Eszterhas/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Let's all slow down to celebrate International Sloth Day, the perfect time to take things easy. With that friendly smile, you might think this pygmy three-toed sloth is inviting you to hang out, but these animals are not easy to find. Also known as the monk sloth or dwarf sloth, the species lives exclusively on a small island off Panama's coast, Isla Escudo de Veraguas. Pygmy three-toed sloths are much smaller than other kinds of sloths, at about 20 inches long, and they weigh less than 8 pounds. Sadly, this species is classified as critically endangered. International Sloth Day aims to raise awareness of the planet's slowest mammal and help them to survive and thrive in the wild, at their own pace.", + "date": "2023-10-20", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Reliefs in the ancient Persian city of Persepolis, Iran", + "caption": "Wow, what a relief!", + "subtitle": "International Archaeology Day", + "copyright": "© Ozbalci/Getty Images", + "description": "It's International Archaeology Day, an opportunity to discover more about our past and different societies through ancient sites and artifacts. Across the world, events such as scavenger hunts, lectures, and interactive workshops will be held to mark the day and awaken your inner Indiana Jones.\nPersepolis, whose ruins are in modern-day Iran, is an ancient archaeological site that once served as the ceremonial capital of the mighty Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330 BCE). This UNESCO World Heritage Site is legendary for its magnificent ruins and Achaemenid architecture, including grand palaces, intricate carvings, and towering columns. Visitors can wander through the ruins to get a glimpse of its majestic past, when it was at the heart of what was then the largest empire of the ancient world.", + "date": "2023-10-21", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Astoria-Megler Bridge on the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon", + "caption": "A bridge you can truss", + "subtitle": "Astoria-Megler Bridge, Oregon", + "copyright": "© Dan Mihai/Getty Images", + "description": "Imagine traveling for nearly two years across plains, mountains, and forests and finally arriving at this setting, where the mighty Columbia River empties into the Pacific near present-day Astoria, Oregon. That is the sight that greeted explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in 1805 at the halfway point of their legendary 8,000-mile North American expedition that originated near St. Louis.\nThe expedition's success opened the way for further exploration and development of the Pacific Northwest and by 1811, Fort Astoria, the first US-owned settlement on the West Coast, was established. Oregon became the 33rd state in 1859. The Astoria-Megler Bridge opened in 1966, the final piece connecting Los Angeles to Olympia, Washington, via US Route 101.\nWater from seven states and two Canadian provinces flows through the Columbia, passing under the 4-mile structure, the longest continuous truss bridge in North America.", + "date": "2023-10-22", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Corn maze in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania", + "caption": "An a-maize-ing puzzle", + "subtitle": "Corn maze in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania", + "copyright": "© Alex Potemkin/Getty Images", + "description": "All hail Mazezilla, a massive maze of corn found in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania. Spread over 11 acres, there is a different one to solve every year, making it a popular attraction each September and October for those who enjoy perplexing challenges on a giant scale.\nCorn mazes have been a fall tradition in the US since 1993. Farmers meticulously plan their maze production, design, and marketing strategies. The designs come in many forms, including complex geometric shapes, fictional characters, and spooky imagery. So, how do you prefer your corn? Grilled, boiled, or as a bewildering labyrinth?", + "date": "2023-10-23", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Füzér Castle in the Zemplén Mountains, Hungary", + "caption": "Fortress of solitude", + "subtitle": "Füzér Castle in the Zemplén Mountains, Hungary", + "copyright": "© ZGPhotography/Alamy", + "description": "Hungary is a country blessed with stunning landscapes and a host of historic castles. From the opulent Buda Castle in Budapest, with its commanding views of the Danube, to Eger Castle, renowned for its heroic defense against the Turks, each site has a story to tell.\nOur homepage image shows one such stronghold, Füzér Castle, which crowns the Zemplén Mountains near Hungary's northern border and dates back to the 13th century. Perched at an elevation of over 1,800 feet above sea level, this castle stands on a mountain of volcanic origin. Here, within its ancient stone walls, the crown of Hungary was hidden following the country's defeat by the Ottoman Empire in the 1526 Battle of Mohács. After years of ruin, the castle's chapel was restored in 2016, and the keep was rebuilt to its former glory.", + "date": "2023-10-24", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Cottonwood trees in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah", + "caption": "A pop of autumn gold", + "subtitle": "Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah", + "copyright": "© Jeff Foott/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument is an untamed wilderness of cliffs and canyons in the heart of southern Utah. The Grand Staircase is a sequence of five majestic sandstone cliffs, rising approximately 5,500 feet across the expanse of the monument. Each step records a different era in Earth's geological history, a vast showcase of changes over 200 million years. Archaeologists have found prehistoric artifacts, petrified wood, and dinosaur fossils which are over 75 million years old. In human history, the Ancestral Puebloan and Fremont people mastered the art of farming in this challenging terrain. They constructed granaries to store and preserve their harvests. Today, it is a popular getaway for nature enthusiasts and travelers seeking adventure.", + "date": "2023-10-25", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Autumn foliage in Schönbrunn Palace Park, Vienna, Austria", + "caption": "A leaf stomper's paradise", + "subtitle": "Schönbrunn Palace Park, Vienna, Austria", + "copyright": "© rusm/Getty Images", + "description": "This autumnal scene can be found on the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace, in the Austrian capital, Vienna. It was the summer residence of the ruling Habsburg emperors from the 18th century to 1918, having been redeveloped by Empress Maria Theresa in the 1740s. Complemented by its lush gardens, which house the world's oldest existing public zoo, the palace itself is a gem of Europe's opulent Baroque era. Schönbrunn Palace Park has been open to the public since 1779 and both it and the palace, now under the ownership of the Austrian government, are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This leaf-strewn path offers an escape from the bustling city. So, take a stroll on this enchanting estate and let yourself be transported to centuries past.", + "date": "2023-10-26", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland", + "caption": "Enchanted waters run deep", + "subtitle": "Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland", + "copyright": "© Aliaume Chapelle/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The enchanting Isle of Skye in Scotland is home to the Sligachan Old Bridge, built by Thomas Telford, a prolific Scottish civil engineer, in the early 1800s. The bridge arches over a river of the same name, and carries only cyclists and pedestrians, while a modern bridge downstream serves cars. From atop the bridge's weathered, mossy stones, travelers can take in the majestic Cuillin Mountains in the distance. According to local tradition, the Sligachan River's water contains a mysterious blessing provided by fairies. Those who dare to immerse their faces in these waters are said to be gifted with timeless beauty.", + "date": "2023-10-27", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Windmills in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain", + "caption": "A Spanish knight's greatest foes", + "subtitle": "Castilla-La Mancha, Spain", + "copyright": "© Getty Images", + "description": "In the Spanish town of Consuegra, echoes linger of the adventures of Don Quixote, the hero of Miguel de Cervantes' epic novel. This tourist destination in Castilla-La Mancha is famous for its rocky ridge, known as Cerro Calderico, crowned with 12 white windmills. The windmills are thought to have inspired Cervantes to write the famous scene in which Don Quixote mistakes them for an army of giants. With their stone walls and wooden blades, some date back to the 16th century, when they were built to grind grain.\nCastilla-La Mancha is the third-largest region—after Castile y León and Andalusia—in Spain but one of the least densely populated. The regional capital city, Toledo, has a significant architectural and cultural legacy—including Old Town and the Catedral de Toledo—that led to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986. So, for your next quest, let the windmills of Castilla-La Mancha whisper their timeless tales in your ear.", + "date": "2023-10-28", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia", + "caption": "Dare to dwell here after dark?", + "subtitle": "Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia", + "copyright": "© Kelly vanDellen/Alamy", + "description": "Cemeteries are not usually tourist attractions but Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia, defies expectations. The city is often referred to as the most haunted in America, so devotees to all things spooky head here to test their nerves. A cemetery since 1846, the 160-acre site is perched on a bluff overlooking the Wilmington River. Its oak trees, dripping with Spanish moss, loom over walkways, monuments, and elaborate burial vaults. If it sounds like stepping into a southern Gothic novel, you're on the right track: The cemetery featured in John Berendt's 1994 bestseller 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.' Among the famous figures resting here is poet Conrad Aiken, whose grave is mentioned in the novel. His tombstone is a bench, said to have been designed to allow poetry lovers somewhere to sit to enjoy a drink in these soul-stirring surroundings.", + "date": "2023-10-29", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Common raven sitting on a branch", + "caption": "Here's to ravens, evermore", + "subtitle": "Common raven", + "copyright": "© WildMedia/Shutterstock", + "description": "The common raven is an intelligent and adaptable bird known for its striking appearance and remarkable behaviors. This elegant bird is easily identified by its characteristic wedge-shaped tail and glossy black feathers. Their keen eyesight and agile flight make them proficient hunters, often scavenging for prey or stealing from other predators. Ravens are known for their playful behavior and their omnivorous diet, feeding on a wide variety of foods, including carrion, insects, and small mammals.\nRevered across various cultures, ravens have frequently appeared in literature and legends. In Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem, 'The Raven,' this bird serves as a symbol of death and melancholy, haunting the protagonist with its ominous refrain of 'nevermore.' Native American folklore often portrays the raven as a cunning and mystical trickster, with some tribes believing it possessed the power to shape-shift. Ravens also feature prominently in Norse mythology where they were considered to be wise messengers of the god Odin.", + "date": "2023-10-30", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Halloween jack-o'-lanterns on a porch", + "caption": "Creepin' it real", + "subtitle": "Halloween", + "copyright": "© Bing Image Creator", + "description": "Halloween is here! A night when glowing jack-o'-lanterns decorate doorsteps across the country. The custom has its roots in 19th-century Ireland, where turnips and potatoes were sculpted into scary faces. When Irish immigrants arrived in the US, they found pumpkins much easier to carve and a new tradition was born. The digital age has made things easier still, for those whose carving skills are not up to scratch. This image was created with Bing Image Creator (now even better with DALL·E 3)—create your own jack-o'-lantern with the power of AI.", + "date": "2023-10-31", + "path": "US/images/2023-10-31.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-10-31.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Mummy Cave ruins, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona", + "caption": "Honoring the legacy of our first cultures", + "subtitle": "Native American Heritage Month", + "copyright": "© Cindy Miller Hopkins/Danita Delimont", + "description": "November is National Native American Heritage Month, a commemoration that invites us to delve into Native peoples' traditions, languages, and art forms. There are millions of Native Americans across the US, with hundreds of tribes and groups, each with their own culture. In Arizona, Canyon de Chelly National Monument preserves the ruins of Indigenous tribes that have lived here over the past 5,000 years, including Ancestral Puebloans, who built the ancient village in our homepage image, and the Navajo, who arrived here around 1700. Carved by the relentless forces of nature, the canyon is owned by the Navajo people who manage it in cooperation with the National Park Service. Some Navajo families still live here, keeping traditions alive in one of North America's longest continuously inhabited landscapes.", + "date": "2023-11-01", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-01.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-01.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Salt flats in Badwater Basin, Death Valley National Park, California", + "caption": "This park is worth its salt", + "subtitle": "Death Valley National Park, California", + "copyright": "© Jim Patterson/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Stretching for miles below the desert sun, the salt flats of Badwater Basin shine in Death Valley National Park, California. This sweltering spot is the lowest point of elevation in North America, 282 feet below sea level. In this otherworldly landscape, the hardened mineral surface glistens like a mirror as the scorching heat dances upon it, creating rippling waves in the air. Composed of sodium chloride, borax, and other minerals, the flats' brittle crust conceals a treacherous mud layer beneath. For those who venture beyond the flats and up a mountainside, Dante's View reveals a panoramic view of Badwater Basin from a height of nearly 5,500 feet. With its surreal landscapes, Death Valley National Park serves up unique beauty in the harshest of conditions.", + "date": "2023-11-02", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-02.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-02.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Pacific sea nettles off the coast of Carmel, California", + "caption": "An illuminated bloom", + "subtitle": "World Jellyfish Day", + "copyright": "© Jim Patterson/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Drifting along our shores and into our calendar, it's World Jellyfish Day! Jellyfish can be found in all the world's oceans, in all shapes and sizes. There are about 2,000 species, all lacking hearts, bones, and brains. Pacific sea nettle jellyfish, seen here, have vibrant golden-brown coloring and long tentacles and inhabit the coastal waters of California and Oregon. Moon jellyfish are pale with short tentacles, and, in an appropriate twist, went into orbit aboard the space shuttle Columbia in 1991, to help scientists study their unique biology. Jellyfish play a vital role in the ocean's food chain, as the main food source for many animals, including sea turtles. Their numbers are impacted by climate change, marine pollution, and overfishing, and in turn have reverberating effects on sea life around them.", + "date": "2023-11-03", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-03.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-03.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "American bison, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": "Built for the cold", + "subtitle": "National Bison Day", + "copyright": "© Gary Gray/Getty Images", + "description": "When temperatures plunge, the American bison couldn't care less. These burly mammals are ready for snow with their shaggy coats and massive bodies weighing up to 2,000 pounds. Our homepage bison are pictured in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, home to one of the largest and oldest herds in the country. Bison have roamed here since prehistoric times.\nWildlife conservationists, Native American tribes, and ranchers have campaigned to establish National Bison Day a federally recognized holiday on the first Saturday in November. In 2016, President Barack Obama signed a law making the American bison as the national mammal of the United States. The US has come a long way in the protection of this grand animal, which was on the verge of extinction just over a century ago. The establishment of the American Bison Society in 1905, of which President Theodore Roosevelt was a founder, helped spearhead conservation efforts and bring these giants back from the brink.", + "date": "2023-11-04", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-04.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-04.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Quartzite formation, Playa del Silencio, Asturias, Spain", + "caption": "A quiet place, indeed", + "subtitle": "Playa del Silencio, Spain", + "copyright": "© Jean-Philippe Delobelle/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Spain's Asturias region, known for its greenery, artistic legacy, and excellent food, has many hidden gems. Our homepage image shows Playa del Silencio, or Beach of Silence, a shell-shaped cove with a natural rock amphitheater. Far away from urban areas and noisy crowds, the beach enjoys a sense of isolation and solitude. Rugged cliffs surround golden sands perfect for soaking up its peaceful vibes, while nearby caves and water activities provide exciting adventures for those who crave them.\nThe rocky shoreline seen here is made of quartzite, formed over millions of years. This spectacular display was created when quartz grains gradually replaced the original rock while maintaining its texture. With their intricate patterns and colors, some of these rocks resemble ancient wood.", + "date": "2023-11-05", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-05.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-05.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lake Pehoé, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile", + "caption": "Catching rays in Torres del Paine", + "subtitle": "Lake Pehoé, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile", + "copyright": "© OST/Getty Images", + "description": "Turquoise waters surrounded by jagged peaks and lush forests—that's Lake Pehoé for you. Nestled in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, this glacial lake reflects the towering peaks of the Cuernos del Paine, pictured here bathed in the sun's rays. The lake gets its color from finely ground rock particles and minerals, known as glacial flour, suspended in the water. The word 'paine,' pronounced pie-neh, in the park’s name is believed to have its roots in a Tehuelche word meaning 'blue' while 'torres' means towers. The park is named after three striking granite peaks that reach up to 8,200 feet above sea level but boasts many other spectacular mountains. At 700 square miles, Torres del Paine is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with a huge amount to offer visitors, from hiking and kayaking to stargazing. So, pack your sense of adventure and head south to beat the blues.", + "date": "2023-11-06", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-06.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-06.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Kirkilai lakes and lookout tower, Biržai Regional Park, Lithuania", + "caption": "Lookout above!", + "subtitle": "Kirkilai lakes, Biržai Regional Park, Lithuania", + "copyright": "© MNStudio/Shutterstock", + "description": "Curving above the treetops of Biržai Regional Park in northern Lithuania, this unusual structure allows a bird's-eye view of a unique landscape. Built in 2015, the Kirkilai Observation Tower's shape is said to resemble a sinking boat, appropriate in an area dotted with water-filled sink holes. About 30 of these small lakes can be seen from the top of the tower, nearly 100 feet in the air. These lakes can be up to 36 feet deep and are just some of the thousands of sinkholes identified in the park. Water-soluble rocks like gypsum lie under the soil in this area, and over time they gradually erode, forming caves, which then collapse. In some cases, they fill with water, creating this mesmerizing landscape. The interconnected lakes mirror the surrounding greenery, creating a scenic haven for nature enthusiasts.", + "date": "2023-11-07", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-07.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-07.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "West Indian manatee mother and baby, Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida", + "caption": "The life aquatic", + "subtitle": "Manatee Awareness Month", + "copyright": "© Karine Aigner/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Today we're celebrating the lovely manatee! These marvelous marine mammals have a fascinating history that spans millions of years. They are related to elephants and their ancestors can be traced back to the Eocene era (about 56 to 33.9 million years ago), making them one of the oldest mammals on Earth. These slow-moving herbivores have, over time, adapted to life in warm, coastal waters.\nThese sleepy creatures are friendly towards humans but boat collisions and habitat loss are among their biggest threats. Our homepage manatees are pictured in Three Sisters Springs, in Florida's Crystal River, where hundreds of manatees arrive to spend the winter months in warmer waters. If you visit the area and come across a West Indian manatee, we encourage you to take a moment to appreciate them, but from a distance.", + "date": "2023-11-08", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-08.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-08.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Birch trees in autumn, Drammen, Norway", + "caption": "Shades of autumn", + "subtitle": "Birch trees, Drammen, Norway", + "copyright": "© Baac3nes/Getty Images", + "description": "Surrounded by forests and embraced by fjords, the Norwegian port city of Drammen is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Birch trees flourish at high altitudes, making them a natural fit for the mountainous region. When autumn arrives, their leaves transform into a mosaic of gold and crimson, in stark contrast to their pale, slender trunks. Long associated with new beginnings and renewal, birch trees don't just look good, they provide a home and sustenance for wildlife, and can be used for firewood and in construction.", + "date": "2023-11-09", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-09.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-09.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Badlands National Park, South Dakota", + "caption": "Not-so-bad lands", + "subtitle": "Badlands National Park's 45th anniversary", + "copyright": "© Grant Ordelheide/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "The strange stripes in our homepage image reveal tiers of fossil beds in Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Beneath the multicolored surface lies the land's history, including the remains of ancient horses, camels, tigers, and rhinos. The barren landscape, dotted with pinnacles and prairies, was formed by two geological processes: deposition, where the layered rocks were gradually stacked up on top of each other by inland seas, winds, and rivers over millions of years, and erosion, which began about 500,000 years ago. The Red Shirt Table, at 3,340 feet, is the highest point in the park, which was established on this day in 1978. It protects 379 square miles of rocky buttes, pinnacles, and prairies. This inhospitable terrain was called 'Mako Sica,' or 'land bad' by the Oglala Lakota people, who have lived here for hundreds of years. Still thirsty for knowledge? Visit the national park's museum collection. There are over 360,000 objects that have a lot more to reveal!", + "date": "2023-11-10", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-10.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-10.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Sunset at the Washington Monument, Washington, DC", + "caption": "A salute to veterans", + "subtitle": "Veterans Day", + "copyright": "© Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images", + "description": "Today we're at the Washington Monument to pay tribute to those who have served in the US Armed Forces. Over 41 million Americans have been in our military since the US Army was established in 1775, and today, on Veterans Day, we salute their service. Veterans Day started as Armistice Day, a commemoration of the end of combat in World War 1. In 1954, it was renamed Veterans Day, expanding its scope to honor all people who have served. Over 6% of Americans, more than 16 million people, are veterans. Their service will be recognised today at the Veterans Day National Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, and in parades and other events across the country.", + "date": "2023-11-11", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-11.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-11.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Lamps on the banks of the Sarayu River for Diwali, Ayodhya, India", + "caption": "A dazzling display for Diwali", + "subtitle": "Diwali", + "copyright": "© SANJAY KANOJIA/AFP/Getty Images", + "description": "Diwali, the five-day festival of lights, holds significance in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It is celebrated widely both in India, and in countries across the world with an Indian diaspora. The name 'Diwali' comes from the Sanskrit term 'Dipavali,' which means 'row of lights,' and the heart of the festival lies in the oil lamps, or 'diyas,' which illuminate homes and public spaces. They create a dazzling spectacle symbolizing the triumph of knowledge over ignorance and good over evil. The city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, India, pictured in today's image, hosts one of the world's largest displays of oil lamps. Hundreds of thousands of diyas are lit on the banks of the Sarayu River during Diwali.", + "date": "2023-11-12", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-12.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-12.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Old olive grove in the Serra Tramuntana range, Majorca, Spain", + "caption": "From the tree to the table", + "subtitle": "Serra de Tramuntana, Majorca, Spain", + "copyright": "© cinoby/Getty Images", + "description": "They've been growing olives on the Spanish island of Majorca in the western Mediterranean for more than 2,000 years. Early settlers, the Phoenicians and Greeks, introduced the first olive trees but the groves in the Serra de Tramuntana range expanded during Spain's Islamic era, between 709 and 1492. Olive oil became a crucial ingredient in culinary traditions on Majorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands. One ancient tree on the island, Can Det, is estimated to be more than 1,100 years old, and is still producing olives.\nIn 2011, the Serra de Tramuntana was established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, tourists from all over the world visit the archipelago to taste history and the 'liquid gold.'", + "date": "2023-11-13", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-13.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-13.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Russell lupines along Lake Tekapo, South Island, New Zealand", + "caption": "A beautiful nuisance", + "subtitle": "Russell lupines, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand", + "copyright": "© Jeffrey Lewis/Tandem Stills + Motion", + "description": "Welcome to Lake Tekapo, on New Zealand's South Island, where the colorful spikes of flowering Russell lupines transform the landscape each November and December. The plants' blooming heads, made up of clusters of pea-like flowers, can reach up to 60 inches. While photographers flock here to capture the varied hues of purple, blue, and yellow, these striking plants are controversial. Native to North America, they are considered an invasive species here, growing in dense stands and boxing out other flora. While these plants might be appealing to tourists, they can create a negative imbalance in the region's ecosystem.", + "date": "2023-11-14", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-14.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-14.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden", + "caption": "Imagine the echo!", + "subtitle": "Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden", + "copyright": "© Hans Strand/Getty Images", + "description": "Rapa Valley runs through Sarek National Park in northern Sweden, where rivers cut into lush meadows and towering peaks reach towards the sky. In this national park, covering about 760 square miles of pristine wilderness, elk roam freely, golden eagles soar overhead, and the elusive arctic fox leaves traces of its presence in the snow. From the beauty of Abisko to the rugged peaks of Sarek, Sweden's many national parks boast a range of landscapes from glaciers to lush green forests and sandy beaches. The Sámi people have called this alpine region home since ancient times, and their cultural heritage is intertwined with the landscape. They fish the coasts, and perhaps most famously, herd reindeer.", + "date": "2023-11-15", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-15.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-15.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "View over Athens and the Acropolis, Greece", + "caption": "The birthplace of Western philosophy", + "subtitle": "World Philosophy Day", + "copyright": "© Mlenny/Getty Images", + "description": "On World Philosophy Day, we're in Athens, the capital of Greece, the birthplace of Western philosophy and democracy. The iconic Acropolis, the ancient citadel that towers over Athens, and its most famous monument, the Parthenon, remind us of the brilliant minds of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Ancient Greek philosophy focused on critical thinking and questioning and started a revolution of rationale that is still shaping our society today. UNESCO recognizes the profound impact philosophy has on human thought, cultures, and individuals on World Philosophy Day. Take time today to discover the depths of the 'love of wisdom'!", + "date": "2023-11-16", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-16.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-16.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Bad River in Copper Falls State Park, Wisconsin", + "caption": "Time to lace up those boots", + "subtitle": "National Take a Hike Day", + "copyright": "© Big Joe/Getty Images", + "description": "Take a hike, buddy! No, not the 'get out of here' version but the 'get out there' version. It's time to lace up those boots and take advantage of our national trails, which span over 91,000 miles. Back in the 1960s, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the National Trails System Act into law, to preserve, promote, and develop scenic and historic trails across the country. Can't decide where to start? Our homepage image offers up one option which is awash with fall colors—Copper Falls State Park in Wisconsin. With 17 miles of trails along the Bad River, past waterfalls and ancient lava flows, this park has a lot to offer. Whether it's a rugged mountain path, a serene forest walk, or an oceanside stroll, this country has a trail waiting for you. But remember to respect nature, follow 'leave no trace' principles, and take nothing but photographs. Happy hiking!", + "date": "2023-11-17", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-17.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-17.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Polar bear mother and cubs, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada", + "caption": "Awaiting the big freeze", + "subtitle": "Polar bear season in Manitoba", + "copyright": "© Thorsten Milse/Getty Images", + "description": "On the shore of Hudson Bay, the Canadian town of Churchill, Manitoba is remote, but the sights are worth the journey. From beluga whales and northern lights to the shipwreck of the SS Ithaka and the Sea Walls murals, there are many surprises here. Moreover, it is also known as the 'polar bear capital of the world', thanks to its seasonal visitors. From October to November, these white giants pass through, waiting for Hudson Bay to freeze over so they can head out to hunt seals. Tourists can safely watch polar bears from the comfort of custom-built vehicles and a so-called 'polar bear jail' helps to manage bear-human interactions. Are you ready for a wild adventure that'll send chills down your spine, but in a good way?", + "date": "2023-11-18", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-18.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-18.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, Estonia", + "caption": "Tread carefully!", + "subtitle": "Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, Estonia", + "copyright": "© Sven Zacek/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Among Estonia's stunning natural sites is the Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, covering 132 square miles of wilderness in the heart of the country. This occasionally ice-covered, vast area of wetlands, forests, and rivers is the largest natural reserve in Estonia. From the majestic white-tailed eagle to the elusive black stork, more than 200 bird species can be found here. The landscape is a tapestry of aquatic forests: still water, bog, and floodplain forests. Winding trails and boardwalks invite explorers to craft their own adventures.", + "date": "2023-11-19", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-19.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-19.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Chapman Adventure Playground in the Gathering Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma", + "caption": "Every day is a play day!", + "subtitle": "World Children's Day", + "copyright": "© Susan Vineyard/Alamy", + "description": "Children are the future and ensuring their well-being is fundamental to a thriving society. World Children's Day marks the day in 1989 that the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child, an international treaty setting out children's rights all over the world.\nTo mark the day, we are at the Gathering Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where inventive playgrounds sit side-by-side with green spaces and scenic trails. Play is an important part of childhood and the park's adventure playground is designed to appeal to children at different stages of development, and with different physical abilities. With its creative tunnels, towering treehouses, twisted slides, play gardens, and water areas, children can explore, learn, and let their imaginations soar.", + "date": "2023-11-20", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-20.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-20.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Gray seal pup, Norfolk, England", + "caption": "Welcome to the world, pup!", + "subtitle": "Gray seal pup, Norfolk, England", + "copyright": "© Vince Burton/Minden Pictures", + "description": "Here in Norfolk, on the east coast of England, a seasonal wildlife spectacle is underway. Between early November and January, thousands of gray seal pups are born on the shoreline, a little earlier than those on US coasts. The seal moms feed their pups on the beach for three weeks, during which time the pups gain about 4.5 pounds a day. They stay on the beach until they shed their pale fur to make way for a waterproof, mottled gray coat. Then it's time to head to the sea and learn to hunt for themselves.", + "date": "2023-11-21", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-21.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-21.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming", + "caption": "The quiet beauty of Grand Teton", + "subtitle": "Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming", + "copyright": "© Westend61/Getty Images", + "description": "Today's image gives us a glimpse of beautiful Grand Teton National Park, in our least populous state, Wyoming. The park, established in 1929, encompasses lakes, the Snake River, and the Teton Range, famed for its series of sharp, jagged peaks. Bring your binoculars with you, and if it's summertime, be on the lookout for pronghorn, which travel about 150 miles to get there from Wyoming's Upper Green River Basin. They aren't the only creatures to visit seasonally; elk and bison are also summer visitors. These migrations play a vital role in the ecosystem of Grand Teton National Park. The animals help disperse seeds and are also food for predators.", + "date": "2023-11-22", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-22.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-22.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Flint corn", + "caption": null, + "subtitle": "Happy Thanksgiving!", + "copyright": "© Cynthia Liang/Shutterstock", + "description": "While people gather across the country for feasts of turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing, you may wonder about the origins of Thanksgiving. Early English settlers had plenty to be thankful for, whether surviving the long voyage to America or the first harsh winters. Written records tell of an early thanksgiving shared between Plymouth Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans, who provided a harvest of corn, deer, and turkey. There were many early days of thanksgiving, but an official, national celebration was proclaimed by George Washington in 1789, and has been a part of our holiday season ever since. Today, we wish you good company and plenty of things to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!", + "date": "2023-11-23", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-23.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-23.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Hall of Mosses trail in the Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington", + "caption": "A different kind of rainforest", + "subtitle": "Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington", + "copyright": "© James Randklev/Getty Images", + "description": "Imagine spending the day hiking amid these moss-covered trees instead of frantically checking items off your holiday shopping list. Welcome to Green Friday, the environmental alternative to Black Friday. The aim is to encourage people to make ethical shopping choices—or to refrain from shopping altogether and embrace nature instead.\nA good place to start is the Hall of Mosses at Olympic National Park, in Washington's Hoh Rain Forest. This fantastical landscape is a temperate rainforest with an enchanting loop trail through mosses gracefully draped over majestic spruces and hemlocks. Bring a jacket though; this forest is the wettest in the contiguous United States with an annual rainfall of nearly 130 inches. No wonder it's so green!", + "date": "2023-11-24", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-24.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-24.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Toledo, Spain", + "caption": "Toledo's timeless tale", + "subtitle": "Toledo, Spain", + "copyright": "© Carlos Fernandez/Getty Images", + "description": "Built on a hill and surrounded on three sides by the Tagus River, the Spanish city of Toledo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with history. Its towering Alcázar fortress and impressive Gothic cathedral dominate the skyline, but the city is also home to mosques and synagogues. Toledo bears strong cultural influences from the Moors, who ruled here for centuries, following their arrival in Spain in 711. It was known as the City of the Three Cultures during the Middle Ages, when its Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities coexisted harmoniously. Toledo has been the home of sword making since Roman times and is also famous for its marzipan. In the 16th century, the city was home to the famous painter El Greco, who was inspired to create some of his greatest masterpieces here.", + "date": "2023-11-25", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-25.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-25.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Fallow deer in Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England", + "caption": "Who stepped on a twig?", + "subtitle": "Fallow deer, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England", + "copyright": "© Chris Bainbridge/Alamy", + "description": "This doe and fawn are fallow deer, known for their striking chestnut brown coats with white spots, which typically darken to gray in the winter. Fallow deer are native to Europe and parts of Asia and are a common sight in England, where they were introduced by the Normans in the 11th century. During the autumn rutting season, mothers stay close to their young while the males, which have broad palmate antlers, spar to establish their dominance. Our homepage doe and fawn are pictured in 850-acre Bradgate Park in Leicestershire, a medieval deer park set within woodlands and a beautiful landscape in England's East Midlands region.", + "date": "2023-11-26", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-26.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-26.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Río Negro, Amazon basin, Brazil", + "caption": "Mirror, mirror, on the water", + "subtitle": "Río Negro, Amazon basin, Brazil", + "copyright": "© Timothy Allen/Getty Images", + "description": "From its source in Colombia, the Río Negro flows about 1,400 miles to become one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon River at the Meeting of Waters in Manaus, Brazil. It is also the largest blackwater river in the world, its water stained by decomposing organic matter that seeps in from swamps. These slow-moving, dark waters beautifully reflect the colors of the sky, including the rainbows which form over the Amazon basin, as seen here. The river also plays a crucial role in the ecosystem, as the home of many plants and animals, including the critically endangered Brazilian barefaced tamarin, the giant river otter, and nearly 700 species of fish.", + "date": "2023-11-27", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-27.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-27.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Giant land art fresco by artist Saype in Istanbul, Türkiye", + "caption": "A day to lend a hand", + "subtitle": "Giving Tuesday", + "copyright": "© Chris McGrath/Getty Images", + "description": "As we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of gift shopping and festive decorations, it's good to remember the true spirit of times like these: generosity and kindness. That's where Giving Tuesday comes in. This annual holiday on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving was created by the United Nations Foundation and New York's 92nd Street Y—a cultural organization and community center—in 2012. Their vision was to make a difference by providing joy to everyone through acts of charity. Generosity is something we can all practice, whether by volunteering at a non-profit organization, shelter or food bank, donating to a charity, or simply giving a voice to people in need in your community. So, let's jump on board with the millions of kind souls, shake hands, and share warm wishes far and wide!", + "date": "2023-11-28", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-28.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-28.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, New York City", + "caption": "Rockefeller 'round the Christmas tree", + "subtitle": "Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting", + "copyright": "© Jonathan Orenstein/Getty Images", + "description": "As December approaches, New York gears up for a sparkling spectacle. On November 29, the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting will bring you festive vibes. The roots of this holiday tradition go back to 1931, when builders put up a balsam fir to show gratitude for their jobs amid the bleakness of the Great Depression. That tree was decorated with paper garlands and tin cans and in 1933 the first tree-lighting ceremony took place. Today, this towering Norway spruce is adorned with over 50,000 multicolored LED lights and topped with a Swarovski crystal star. The illumination of the 80-foot tree is a full-blown extravaganza with musical performances and celebrity sightings. Its mesmerizing glow marks the official arrival of the holiday season in the city that never sleeps, and you don't want to miss it!", + "date": "2023-11-29", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-29.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-29.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "The Storr, a rock outcrop on the Isle of Skye, Scotland", + "caption": "Happy Saint Andrew's Day", + "subtitle": "Saint Andrew's Day", + "copyright": "© Juan Maria Coy Vergara/Getty Images", + "description": "Scotland's fantastical landscapes are steeped in folklore and myths. The Old Man of Storr—a 164-foot rocky pinnacle on the Isle of Skye—is no exception. So named because it is said to resemble a craggy man when viewed from the right angle, it has long inspired tales of giants and magic. The Old Man towers over the Trotternish Ridge, a 20-mile-long landslip that is home to many stunning and strange rock formations, each with their own stories.\nIt is also a suitably stunning site to toast Saint Andrew, who was named as Scotland's patron saint when the country declared its independence in 1320. The celebration of St. Andrew's Day was popularized by Scottish people in the US who wanted to connect to their roots. However, Scotland is not the only country to celebrate the saint. From Romania to Barbados, many nations celebrate the historic figure, applying their own traditions. Are you celebrating today?", + "date": "2023-11-30", + "path": "US/images/2023-11-30.jpg", + "bing_url": null, + "url": "https://storage.googleapis.com/npanuhin-bing-wallpaper-archive/US/images/2023-11-30.jpg" + }, + { + "title": "Iceberg in the Ross Sea, Antarctica", + "caption": "Celebrating the coolest place!", + "subtitle": "Antarctica Day", + "copyright": "© Michel Roggo/Minden Pictures", + "description": "The windiest, coldest, and driest continent on Earth—Antarctica—was officially discovered in 1820. In the following decades, several countries organized expeditions to reach and explore the Antarctic ice sheets. The southernmost continent had no indigenous population and various nations claimed ownership. But in 1959, 12 countries signed the Antarctic Treaty, banning military activities and setting Antarctica aside for scientific research. 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Bridge in Sydney, Australia","20180413":"Replica of a Viking home in Dublin National Botanic Gardens, Ireland","20180414":"A pod of dusky dolphins at Kaikoura, New Zealand","20180415":"The ‘Living Forest’ in the Oma Valley of Biscay, Spain","20180416":"The Bazaruto Archipelago of Mozambique","20180417":"The Children's Cultural Festival at Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland","20180418":"A crested partridge","20180419":"Craig Goch Dam in the Elan Valley of Wales","20180420":"Leaf insect, Indonesia","20180421":"Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park","20180422":"Alaska Peninsula brown bear, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska","20180423":"Visitors at the summit of Haleakalā at Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii","20180424":"Satellite view of Everglades National Park, Florida","20180425":"Bison at Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota","20180426":"Claret cup cactus, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas","20180427":"Yosemite National Park, California","20180428":"Rock art at the Great Gallery of Horseshoe Canyon, Canyonlands National Park, Utah","20180429":"Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park, Washington","20180430":"Close-up of the hands of jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams during a jam session held in New York City, 1943","20180501":"The Sky Over Nine Columns, by artist Heinz Mack, exhibited during the Venice Architecture Biennale, 2014","20180502":"European barracuda and bluefish circling a bait ball of Atlantic horse mackerel off the shore of the Formigas Islets, Azores, Portugal","20180503":"Tree decorated with amulets called nazars, Göreme National Park, Cappadocia, Turkey","20180504":"Filming location for the ´Star Wars´ movies, Chott el Djerid, Tunisia","20180505":"Mariachis, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico","20180506":"A wetland in Västmanland, Sweden","20180507":"Jackson Square in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana","20180508":"Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day","20180509":"Long-tailed widowbird male, Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa","20180510":"‘Kolonihavehus, 2010’ by Tom Fruin, in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, New York","20180511":"North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota","20180512":"Greater snow geese at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, New York","20180513":"West Indian manatee mom and baby at Three Sisters Springs, Florida","20180514":"The Maratona dles Dolomites bicycle race in Italy","20180515":"Bush hyrax colony in the Mara North Conservancy, Kenya","20180516":"English oak tree in a cultivated field in Monmouthshire, Wales","20180517":"Historic fishing warehouses in Trondheim, Norway","20180518":"A peregrine falcon surveys the concrete canyons of Chicago","20180519":"Paratroopers fill the skies over Fort Bragg in North Carolina, for Operation Toy Drop","20180520":"Jeff Koons' 'Puppy' outside the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain","20180521":"Namib Desert, Namibia","20180522":"Storm clouds over Crater Lake National Park, Oregon","20180523":"A yellow-spotted river turtle in Yasuni National Park, Ecuador","20180524":"The Brooklyn Bridge under construction in 1883 New York","20180525":"Vineyard near Pully, Vaud, Switzerland","20180526":"Middle school students programmed the Sally Ride EarthKAM on the International Space Station to photograph this part of the Sahara Desert","20180527":"Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco","20180528":"The 3rd US Infantry Regiment honors America's fallen soldiers during the 'Flags In' ceremony for Memorial Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia","20180529":"South Base Camp, Mount Everest, Nepal","20180530":"The Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC","20180531":"Grass in lakeside sedge meadow, Moose Lake, Minnesota","20180601":"Canoes in Apia Harbor at Apia, Samoa","20180602":"Runners on the South Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon, Arizona","20180603":"Liverpool, England, seen from the waters of the River Mersey","20180604":"'PJ the Port Jackson Shark' light sculpture at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia","20180605":"Hot air balloon over Auburn, Washington","20180606":"Customers arriving at the Fly-In Drive-in Theater in Wall Township, New Jersey","20180607":"Humpback whale pod in Lynn Canal, in the Inside Passage of Alaska","20180608":"Green sea turtle, Maui, Hawaii","20180609":"Yarn bombing in the village of Gurnard, Isle of Wight, England","20180610":"The Pena National Palace in Sintra, Portugal","20180611":"Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia","20180612":"Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki, Finland","20180613":"Colored X-ray photo of dandelion flowers","20180614":"Flag plaza at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey","20180615":"Seven-spot ladybug on a mushroom in Arnhem, Netherlands","20180616":"Aerial view of surfer catching a wave, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain","20180617":"Ostrich with chicks in Western Cape, South Africa","20180618":"Fly fishing on the San Miguel River of Colorado","20180619":"The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company performs ‘Revelations’ in New York City","20180620":"Refugee migration from 2000-2016","20180621":"Yoga practitioners at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado","20180622":"Take Your Dog to Work Day","20180623":"The Europa sails the Penola Strait, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica","20180624":"I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi with rainbow colors on Pride weekend, Minneapolis","20180625":"Ship tracks over the Pacific Ocean","20180626":"Baobab trees reflected on the Avenue of the Baobabs in the Menabe region of Madagascar","20180627":"Concrete dinosaurs along Old Route 66 in Holbrook, Arizona","20180628":"Composite photo of the beach in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy","20180629":"Photographing the aurora borealis at Uttakleiv Beach, Norway","20180630":"Meteor Crater, Arizona","20180701":"The Seattle Great Wheel in Seattle","20180702":"The Eta Aquarids meteor shower over Devils Tower in Wyoming","20180703":"The monument to the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania","20180704":"Fourth of July fireworks in Morton, Minnesota","20180705":"Pygmy three-toed sloth swimming near Isla Escudo de Veraguas, Panama","20180706":"Giant panda cubs in the Wolong National Nature Reserve, China","20180707":"Cyclists ride along a tree-lined road during the Tour de France in 2016","20180708":"Flamenco dance performance, Andalusia, Spain","20180709":"Gaucho festival in San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina","20180710":"For Wyoming Statehood Day, this is Fremont Peak in the Bridger Wilderness of Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming","20180711":"View of Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster through a pedestrian tunnel, London, England","20180712":"Blooming field of lavender at Sénanque Abbey, Gordes, Vaucluse, Provence Alpes Cote dAzur, France","20180713":"An Atlantic puffin inspects a nesting burrow on Skomer Island, Wales","20180714":"In recognition of Shark Awareness Day, a blue shark near Cork, Ireland","20180715":"Fish-eye view of Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, during a 2018 World Cup match","20180716":"At the Wilshire Boulevard entrance to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California","20180717":"Stink bug eggs on a leaf in Madagascar","20180718":"Nelson Mandela monument by artist Marco Cianfanelli near Howick, South Africa","20180719":"Costumed attendees at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International","20180720":"Composite of photographs from the Apollo 15 moon mission, 1971","20180721":"And you thought moths were boring","20180722":"Comet moth in Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar","20180723":"Candles floating in the Ganges River, Varanasi, India","20180724":"‘Forest of Resonating Lamps’ at the Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo","20180725":"Splashes of color for Watercolor Month","20180726":"American flamingo chicks at the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico","20180727":"Composite image of a lunar eclipse","20180728":"'Rocky Shore, Bermuda,' watercolor by Winslow Homer, 1900. From the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston","20180729":"A Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park, India","20180730":"Middle Falls at Letchworth State Park, New York, for Statehood Day","20180731":"Composite image of the Jan 31, 2018 lunar eclipse","20180801":"The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge near Randa, Switzerland","20180802":"A float from the Aomori Nebuta Festival parade in Aomori, Japan","20180803":"Bikers cruise South Dakota's Badlands. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally opens Aug 3.","20180804":"Fireworks above Edinburgh Castle during the city's festival season","20180805":"'LOVE' sculpture by Robert Indiana in Philadelphia's Love Park","20180806":"View of Port Antonio in honor of Jamaica Independence Day","20180807":"Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde, Maine","20180808":"A Scottish wildcat in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland","20180809":"Clouds around Huayna Picchu in Peru","20180810":"Behind the scenes at the Smithsonian, which was founded Aug 10, 1846","20180811":"Following the Yoshida Trail on Mount Fuji, Japan, for Mountain Day","20180812":"At Kruger National Park, South Africa, for World Elephant Day","20180813":"The Perseids over Sinemorets, Bulgaria. The meteor shower is visible until Aug 24.","20180814":"Close-up view of an endangered Grévy's zebra","20180815":"Eurasian otter chillaxin' in Shetland, Scotland","20180816":"On Roller Coaster Day, we're at Skyline Park in Bavaria, Germany","20180817":"Every Aug 17, the village of Porto Venere, Italy, celebrates the festival of its patron saint","20180818":"Beehive boxes in the Pembina Valley Region, Manitoba, Canada, for Honey Bee Day","20180819":"For Aviation Day, a new perspective on San Francisco International Airport","20180820":"Young trees grow amid trees burned in the 1988 fire in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming","20180821":"Santa Monica Pier in California, taken by Bing photo contest winner Chris Fabregas","20180822":"Maned wolf in Piauí State, Brazil","20180823":"Stand-up paddleboarders riding the bore tide in Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska","20180824":"The Gateway Arch in St. Louis became a national park on Feb 22, 2018","20180825":"On the John Muir Trail near Mammoth Lakes, California","20180826":"Old Barataria Trail, part of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana","20180827":"The Unisphere in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York City, home to the US Open Tennis Championships","20180828":"Yellow pencils at the Musgrave Pencil Co. facility in Shelbyville, Tennessee","20180829":"Blue wildebeest on the move for their annual migration in Maasai Mara, Kenya","20180830":"Castle Frankenstein in Darmstadt, Germany, on writer Mary Shelley's birthday","20180831":"Close-up on a lawn bowling game","20180901":"Dancers at the Braemar Gathering in Scotland. The festival takes place today.","20180902":"Boaters in historical dress row down the Grand Canal during the Regata Storica in Venice, Italy","20180903":"Happy Labor Day. Construction workers rest above 1930s Manhattan.","20180904":"Hay bales in Tuscany, Italy","20180905":"Sockeye salmon spawn in the Adams River in British Columbia, Canada","20180906":"Northern rockhopper penguin on Gough Island in the South Atlantic","20180907":"Brazilian pines in the Atlantic Forest for Brazil's Independence Day","20180908":"Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland","20180909":"Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum. The Toronto International Film Festival is happening now.","20180910":"Honeycombs","20180911":"Inside the Oculus at the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan","20180912":"The Gustav Klimt exhibit at the new digital art center Atelier des Lumières in Paris, France","20180913":"Vineyards in Burgundy, France","20180914":"Black-browed albatrosses return to the Falkland Islands","20180915":"Gabriel Dawe's 'Plexus no. 36' at a Latino art exhibition in Denver. Hispanic Heritage Month begins today.","20180916":"For Mexico's Independence Day, the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City","20180917":"A view of the Statue of Liberty from Ellis Island, New York City","20180918":"A red knot foraging on the Shetland Islands, Scotland","20180919":"Driftwood ship on New Brighton Beach near Wallasey, England, for Talk Like a Pirate Day","20180920":"The Blackpool Tower Ballroom in Lancashire, England","20180921":"The Imagine Peace Tower near Reykjavik, Iceland, for the International Day of Peace","20180922":"A marching band is reflected in the bell of a horn during the annual festival in Munich, Germany","20180923":"Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia","20180924":"The Qinhuai River in Nanjing, China, during Mid-Autumn Festival, which begins today","20180925":"Giant sequoia trees in Sequoia National Park, California. The park turns 128 today.","20180926":"'The Eclipse' in the St. Cornelius Chapel on Governors Island, New York","20180927":"For World Maritime Day, a ship docked at night in the Port of Cape Town, South Africa","20180928":"Southern right whales off the coast of South Africa. The Hermanus Whale Festival starts today.","20180929":"Golden Bridge near Da Nang, Vietnam","20180930":"The Long Walk and Galway Harbour in Galway, Ireland. The city's oyster festival is happening now.","20181001":"Contrails from a 2007 Atlantis shuttle liftoff at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida","20181002":"Ouzel Lake in North Cascades National Park, Washington state","20181003":"Monarch butterflies in Michoacán, Mexico","20181004":"Close-up of a storm on Jupiter from the Juno space probe","20181005":"For Smile Day, a common octopus","20181006":"Apple tree on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, Canada","20181007":"Performers at the 26th Human Tower Competition in Tarragona, Spain","20181008":"The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta runs until October 14","20181009":"For Leif Erikson Day, a Norse building at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site in Newfoundland, Canada","20181010":"Hubble Space Telescope’s view of Saturn","20181011":"Schoolgirls in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India","20181012":"Replica of Lascaux cave paintings at the International Centre for Cave Art in Montignac, France","20181013":"'0 Degrees,' laser art by Peter Fink and Anne Bean, in Greenwich, England","20181014":"The Bode Museum during the Festival of Lights","20181015":"Dawn redwoods in a lake at Zimaling Park, Zhongshan, China","20181016":"An oxpecker sits on an African buffalo in Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya","20181017":"Dinosaur tracks from the Jurassic Period found near Tuba City, Arizona, in the Navajo Nation","20181018":"Icebergs in Mendenhall Lake near Juneau, Alaska","20181019":"Portland, Maine","20181020":"Valletta, Malta, one of Europe’s Capitals of Culture for 2018","20181021":"Studio Festi performs during Festival Internacional Cervantino in Guanajuato, Mexico","20181022":"A common wombat at Point Lesueur on Maria Island in Tasmania, Australia","20181023":"Liquid nitrogen for National Chemistry Week, which runs October 21-27","20181024":"Art installation above the Piazza del Duomo in Amalfi, Italy","20181025":"Château Gaillard, a 12th-century fortress in the Seine Valley, France","20181026":"Tombstone, Arizona, on the anniversary of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral","20181027":"A corn maze in Petaluma, California","20181028":"A statue in the Gardens of Versailles in France","20181029":"A pumpkin patch in Columbia County, Pennsylvania","20181030":"Common pipistrelle bat for Bat Appreciation Month","20181031":"Theatre of Lost Souls","20181101":"Calaca figures to celebrate the Day of the Dead","20181102":"Dancing at the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in New Mexico","20181103":"American bison in Antelope Island State Park, Utah","20181104":"Runners on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge between Staten Island and Brooklyn","20181105":"Neuschwanstein Castle in southern Bavaria, Germany","20181106":"Detail of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC","20181107":"Students light oil lamps to celebrate Diwali in Guwahati, India","20181108":"Manatees in Blue Spring State Park, Florida","20181109":"Cup fungus in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica","20181110":"South Dakota’s Badlands National Park turns 40","20181111":"‘Wave,’ part of ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red,’ an art installation pictured here at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester, England","20181112":"The DC War Memorial, honoring residents of Washington, DC, who fought in World War I","20181113":"A sleeping Kermode bear in British Columbia, Canada","20181114":"For Monet's birthday, at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris","20181115":"Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks in Oregon on the anniversary of Lewis and Clark reaching the Pacific","20181116":"Ancient rock art in Chiribiquete National Natural Park, Colombia","20181117":"Mandarin ducks perched on a branch","20181118":"Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta","20181119":"Virgin River in Zion National Park on the park's 99th birthday","20181120":"Chilean flamingos in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile","20181121":"Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City","20181122":"Tom Turkey, the oldest float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in New York City","20181123":"For Black Friday, shoppers reflected in ornaments","20181124":"A Darwin's finch on a giant tortoise for the anniversary of 'On the Origin of Species'","20181125":"Varenna, Italy, on the shore of Lake Como","20181126":"The Alice in Wonderland sculpture in Central Park, New York City","20181127":"An Arctic fox in Dovrefjell, Norway","20181128":"Lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City","20181129":"The Frankfurt Christmas Market in Germany is open now","20181130":"Kilchurn Castle in Scotland for St. Andrew's Day","20181201":"A view of our southernmost continent for Antarctica Day","20181202":"Old Nuuk in Nuuk, Greenland","20181203":"A page of Alan Turing's notebook to kick off Computer Science Education Week","20181204":"Sphinx Observatory in Switzerland","20181205":"The US Capitol with flags at half-staff as former President George H.W. Bush lies in state at the Capitol rotunda, Washington, DC, on Dec 3, 2018","20181206":"An eagle-owl in Helsinki for Finland's Independence Day","20181207":"The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii","20181208":"Two Jack Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada","20181209":"Snow covering the Painted Hills of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon","20181210":"A Christmas Island red crab during its migration","20181211":"Mount Kilimanjaro seen from Chyulu Hills National Park in Kenya for Mountain Day","20181212":"Poinsettia flower buds","20181213":"Reykjavik on the second night of the Yule Lads","20181214":"A female northern cardinal","20181215":"The Stoneman Bridge on the Merced River in Yosemite National Park","20181216":"Holiday decorations on a canal in Murano, Italy","20181217":"Wilbur Wright gliding down Big Kill Devil Hill in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina","20181218":"For the anniversary of the premiere of 'The Nutcracker,' a scene of the Moscow Ballet performing the popular dance","20181219":"The Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic","20181220":"Nabana-no-Sato gardens at Nagashima Spa Land in Kuwana, Japan","20181221":"For the winter solstice, Santa Fe's Farolito Walk","20181222":"Moonrise over Yellowstone National Park","20181223":"Ravennaschlucht Christmas market in the Höllental valley, Germany","20181224":"Salzburg, Austria, for the 200th anniversary of the classic carol","20181225":"A wintry scene for Christmas","20181226":"Oxford Circus crossing, London","20181227":"Bethesda Fountain in New York City","20181228":"A bald eagle in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park","20181229":"The aurora borealis over Lofoten, Norway","20181230":"A sea slug in the waters off Bali","20181231":"Fireworks in London for the New Year","20190101":"At the top of Mount Fuji in Japan","20190102":"For Science Fiction Day, inventor Nikola Tesla and his magnifying transmitter","20190103":"A ladybug hibernates in Tewin, England","20190104":"For World Braille Day, a tactile map of Landshut, Germany","20190105":"Marc Chagall's ceiling inside the Palais Garnier on the anniversary of its opening","20190106":"The Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in China","20190107":"Snowy owl","20190108":"Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state","20190109":"Mua Caves in the Ninh Bình province of Vietnam","20190110":"Ice-fishing village near L'Anse-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada","20190111":"The village of Aguerd Oudad and the larger town of Tafraout in Morocco","20190112":"Siberian Snowkiting Cup in Novosibirsk, Russia","20190113":"A rider hunts with an eagle in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia","20190114":"La Digue, an island in the Seychelles","20190115":"The distinctive roof of the British Museum and the surrounding area","20190116":"Climbing the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, as the aurora borealis glows","20190117":"In Somerset, England, for Old Twelvey Night","20190118":"Latona Fountain in the Gardens of Versailles for the 100th anniversary of the Paris Peace Conference","20190119":"Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida","20190120":"Emperor penguins in the Ross Sea, Antarctica","20190121":"Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC","20190122":"Bodegas Ysios, a winery in La Rioja, Spain","20190123":"On Pie Day, an apple tree in winter","20190124":"Park City, Utah, for the Sundance Film Festival, which begins today","20190125":"Performers at the International Festival of the Masquerade Games in Pernik, Bulgaria","20190126":"Rajgad Fort near Pune, India","20190127":"Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, Germany","20190128":"Lake Dobson in Mount Field National Park of Tasmania","20190129":"An old farm in the Shetland Islands, Scotland","20190130":"Landmark Center clock tower and Winter Carnival Ice Palace, St. Paul, Minnesota","20190131":"Eurasian lynx in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands of the Czech Republic","20190201":"For Black History Month, Step Afrika! dancers rehearse","20190202":"Hoary marmot in Denali National Park, Alaska","20190203":"Japanese crane in Hokkaido, Japan","20190204":"Sculpture at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee","20190205":"Lanterns at Datang Furong Garden, Tang Paradise, Xi'an, China","20190206":"For Waitangi Day, the Pancake Rocks on New Zealand’s South Island","20190207":"Illuminated icicles in Chichibu, Japan","20190208":"Firefall at Horsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California","20190209":"Almond orchards in bloom, Sacramento Valley, California","20190210":"For the Grammy Awards, a scanning electron micrograph of a needle on a record","20190211":"A Komondor competes in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City","20190212":"International UFO Museum and Research Center, Roswell, New Mexico","20190213":"Meditation domes at the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh, India","20190214":"Grey crowned cranes forming a heart","20190215":"Yunishigawa Kamakura Festival in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan","20190216":"Ground pangolin at Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique","20190217":"Black-crested titmouse in Texas Hill Country","20190218":"Stitched panorama of the Lincoln Memorial with a view toward the Washington Monument, Washington, DC","20190219":"Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taipei, Taiwan","20190220":"Gray wolf with flock of ravens in Finland","20190221":"Bath, Somerset, England","20190222":"Sandhill cranes taking flight over the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska","20190223":"A walkway through the Aiguille du Midi near Chamonix, France","20190224":"Old Town of Tallinn, Estonia","20190225":"Cumulus clouds over the Caribbean","20190226":"Winter at Isis Temple in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona","20190227":"Polar bear in Hudson Bay, Canada","20190228":"Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, China","20190301":"Statues of Phillis Wheatley and Abigail Adams in the Boston Women’s Memorial of Massachusetts","20190302":"Vinicunca Mountain in the Cusco Region of Peru","20190303":"A fin whale in the waters off the Azores","20190304":"Elephant herd in Damaraland District, Namibia","20190305":"Members of the Wild Red Flame Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans, Louisiana","20190306":"Cefalù on the Tyrrhenian coast in Sicily, Italy","20190307":"Wildflowers in bloom at Lost Dutchman State Park in Arizona","20190308":"Policewomen from the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti attend a ceremony to mark International Women's Day in 2016","20190309":"Grapes on the vine in Mendoza, Argentina, for the National Grape Harvest Festival","20190310":"Royal Highland Fusiliers playing the bagpipes on top of the Sydney Opera House","20190311":"Leopard snoozing in a tree in Namibia for National Napping Day","20190312":"Channels of the Rio Tinto in Spain","20190313":"A view of Uranus taken from spacecraft Voyager 2 in 1986","20190314":"Circular agricultural fields in Morgan County, Colorado","20190315":"At the Arch of Septimius Severus in the Roman Forum for the ides of March","20190316":"'Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts' at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City in 2011, for National Quilting Day","20190317":"Dublin, Ireland’s Government Buildings lit up for St. Patrick’s Day","20190318":"Shoreline near Tofino on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada","20190319":"Fireworks at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento for Las Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain","20190320":"Crocus flowers","20190321":"A baobab grove near Bandia Wildlife Reserve in Senegal","20190322":"Water wheels in the Tashkurgan Grassland, Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Xinjiang, China","20190323":"From NASA’s Terra satellite, an image of fallstreak holes in clouds over the southern United States","20190324":"Sea otters in Prince William Sound, Alaska, 30 years after the Exxon Valdez oil spill","20190325":"Athens for Greek Independence Day","20190326":"Cherry blossoms over the Meguro River, Tokyo, Japan","20190327":"Sap-collecting buckets in Brome-Missisquoi, Quebec, Canada","20190328":"A rufous-tailed hummingbird in Costa Rica","20190329":"Auroville, India","20190330":"New York City’s Empire State Building is seen lit up before Earth Hour in 2011","20190331":"View of Paris, France, with the Eiffel Tower, taken from Notre-Dame Cathedral","20190401":"Bear cubs playing by a lake","20190402":"Books by Hans Christian Andersen","20190403":"Milky Way over the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness in New Mexico","20190404":"For Earth Month, a symmetrical forest known as a Nelder plot","20190405":"Blossoming cherry trees at a tea plantation in Longyan, China","20190406":"Pepper, SoftBank Robotics' humanoid robot, on display in Tokyo","20190407":"For International Beaver Day, a beaver swimming in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming","20190408":"Interior of Seattle Public Library’s Central Library","20190409":"Bioluminescent algae along the shores of the Matsu Islands off the coast of Taiwan","20190410":"For Siblings Day, lion cubs wrestling in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya","20190411":"Tulip fields in the Duin- en Bollenstreek region for the Amsterdam Tulip Festival","20190412":"The Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire","20190413":"Vinyl records in Rosmalen, Netherlands","20190414":"Path to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Basque Country, Spain, for the 'Game of Thrones' premiere","20190415":"Yayoi Kusama's 'With All My Love for The Tulips, I Pray Forever (2011)'","20190416":"Bauhaus Archive/Museum of Design in Berlin, Germany","20190417":"Hope Valley, Peak District, England","20190418":"Dubai Miracle Garden, United Arab Emirates","20190419":"Paepalanthus flowers at sunset, Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, Brazil","20190420":"The Cove of Spires in Kenai Fjords National Park near Seward, Alaska","20190421":"A rabbit in the grass","20190422":"Laysan albatross chick on Midway Atoll, Hawaiian Leeward Islands","20190423":"At Casa Batlló for Sant Jordi’s Day in Barcelona, Spain","20190424":"The Quinault Rainforest in Olympic National Park, Washington","20190425":"Ice cave at sunset in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland","20190426":"Coast redwoods in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, California","20190427":"Hummingbird near blooming aloe plants in Laguna Beach, California","20190428":"Prairie and pinnacles near Castle Trail in Badlands National Park, South Dakota","20190429":"Newborn brown-throated sloth with mother, Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica","20190430":"Louis Armstrong performs with bandmates in Vienna, Austria, on February 22, 1959","20190501":"Wisteria blooms at Kawachi Fuji Gardens in Kitakyushu, Japan","20190502":"Ruff male displaying its plumage, Varanger Peninsula, Norway","20190503":"The installation 'Waldplastik' during Blue Night in Nuremberg, German","20190504":"The Skellig Islands, Skellig Michael and Little Skellig, in Ireland","20190505":"San Miguel de Allende, Mexico","20190506":"Fireweed in North Cascades National Park in Washington state","20190507":"St. Mary Falls in Glacier National Park, Montana","20190508":"An outdoor curling tournament in Naseby, New Zealand","20190509":"Zebras in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania","20190510":"Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania","20190511":"Historic windmills of Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam, Netherlands","20190512":"Piping plover and its chick on Jones Beach Island, New York","20190513":"Pine Log State Forest, Florida","20190514":"Cannes, France, where the annual film festival begins today","20190515":"Midnight sun at North Cape, Norway","20190516":"Abu Simbel temples on the west shore of Lake Nasser, Egypt","20190517":"A carving of artist W.O.J. 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Africa","20190617":"Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas","20190618":"Burgundy snails, also called edible snails","20190619":"Aerial view of the cherry laurel maze in Glendurgan Garden, Cornwall, England","20190620":"Bald eagles in Anchorage, Alaska","20190621":"Sun Voyager sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason in Reykjavik, Iceland","20190622":"Aerial of the Amazon River Basin near Manaus, Brazil","20190623":"Gnomesville in the Shire of Dardanup, Australia","20190624":"Fireflies surround a sea almond tree in Camarines Sur, Luzon, Philippines","20190625":"Sutherland Falls and Lake Quill in New Zealand","20190626":"Glastonbury Tor and St. Michael's Tower in England for the start of the Glastonbury Festival","20190627":"Living root bridge in Meghalaya, India","20190628":"Montreux and Lake Geneva in Switzerland","20190629":"Burrowing owlet posing in Cape Coral, Florida","20190630":"San Francisco City Hall lit with rainbow lights for Pride","20190701":"For Canada Day, canoeists in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada","20190702":"Solar eclipse sequence from August 21, 2017","20190703":"The Transfăgărășan in Transylvania, Romania","20190704":"July 4th fireworks over Lake Union, Seattle","20190705":"Peel Castle on St. Patrick’s Isle, Isle of Man","20190706":"Peloton during the 2018 Tour de France in Valence, France","20190707":"Caribou in Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska","20190708":"Blue walls of Chefchaouen, Morocco","20190709":"Jaguar in the Pantanal wetlands, Brazil","20190710":"Visitors on El Caminito del Rey in the province of Málaga, Spain","20190711":"Artificial light from Earth","20190712":"The cypress tunnel at Point Reyes National Seashore in California","20190713":"Sailors begin their journey from Chicago to Mackinac Island, Michigan, during the Race to Mackinac","20190714":"Leatherback sea turtles in Trinidad and Tobago","20190715":"Mount Fuji and Ushitukiiwa (Twin Rocks) in Matsuzaki, Japan","20190716":"The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, for Hemingway Days","20190717":"Sheep flock in the Gobi Desert","20190718":"Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire, England","20190719":"Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado","20190720":"Artist Luke Jerram's installation 'Museum of the Moon' at Liverpool Cathedral, England","20190721":"Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial in London for Queen Victoria's bicentennial year","20190722":"Hummingbird hawk-moth feeding on flower, Sardinia, Italy","20190723":"The Skywalk on the Rock of Gibraltar","20190724":"Meerkats in the Kalahari Desert in Botswana","20190725":"Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn, New York","20190726":"Alphorn musicians perform during the International Alphorn Festival in Nendaz, Switzerland","20190727":"The shoreline of Cahuita National Park in Costa Rica","20190728":"Carhenge, created by Jim Reinders near Alliance, Nebraska","20190729":"Trillium Lake in Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon","20190730":"Giant tortoises on Alcedo Volcano in the Galápagos Islands","20190731":"A treetop walkway in the Bavarian Forest National Park, Neuschönau, Germany","20190801":"Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii","20190802":"Aerial view of the Washington Monument in Washington, DC","20190803":"A humpback whale off the coast of Maui in Hawaii","20190804":"Swift fox pups in Grasslands National Park near Val Marie in Saskatchewan, Canada","20190805":"Kayaker exploring sandstone sea caves in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore near Bayfield, Wisconsin","20190806":"White storks at Los Barruecos Natural Monument, Cáceres, Spain","20190807":"Cape Neddick Light in York, Maine","20190808":"Male leopard in Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Botswana","20190809":"The Supertree Grove in Singapore's Gardens by the Bay","20190810":"Seville, Spain’s Guadalquivir River and Triana Bridge for the 500th anniversary of Magellan’s departure","20190811":"A thunderstorm rolls across Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota","20190812":"Elephants in Amboseli National Park, Kenya","20190813":"Mars Express image of the icy cap at Mars’ south pole","20190814":"Male and female Ecuadorian horned anoles in Mindo, Ecuador","20190815":"Smögen, Sweden","20190816":"Yukon River viewed from the Midnight Dome, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada","20190817":"Bees for National Honey Bee Day","20190818":"Tidal pools of Leça da Palmeira, Portugal","20190819":"Replica of the Wright Flyer undergoing aerodynamic tests at NASA's Langley Research Center, Virginia","20190820":"Muje-Oulu Lake in eastern Finland","20190821":"Wildebeest herd crossing the Mara River between Kenya and Tanzania","20190822":"The Dubai Fountain in Burj Lake, taken from the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates","20190823":"Farmland in Washington state's Palouse region","20190824":"Brown bears in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska","20190825":"Satellite image of the Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nevada","20190826":"Royal Albert Hall during the annual BBC Proms festival in London","20190827":"Anak Krakatoa volcano erupting off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia","20190828":"The Garden of the Palazzo Corsini al Prato in Florence, Italy, for the New Generation Festival","20190829":"Asbury Park in New Jersey","20190830":"Hardee County Fair in Wauchula, Florida","20190831":"Slacklining between giant boulders in Bishop, California","20190901":"Castelbouc and the Gorges du Tarn along the Tarn River in France","20190902":"A Diego Rivera painting to celebrate Labor Day","20190903":"Guaita Tower in San Marino","20190904":"'Vessel' at Hudson Yards in New York City","20190905":"Tegallalang terrace farms in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia","20190906":"Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico","20190907":"Mount Fanjing, the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains, in southwest China","20190908":"Southern yellow-billed hornbills in Kruger National Park, South Africa","20190909":"Central Coast vineyards in Arroyo Grande, California","20190910":"Gerenuk in Tsavo National Parks, Kenya","20190911":"The Tower of Voices at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania","20190912":"The Milky Way seen from Canyonlands National Park in Utah","20190913":"Drones light up the sky over Shenzhen, China","20190914":"Walruses near Kvitøya in the Svalbard archipelago, Norway","20190915":"The Vochol, a Volkswagen Beetle decorated with traditional Huichol beadwork","20190916":"Detail of a portobello mushroom","20190917":"Detail of the Statue of Liberty, on Liberty Island, New York","20190918":"The Villarrica volcano in Chile on September 2, 2018","20190919":"A common loon in the Superior National Forest in Minnesota","20190920":"Quaking aspens of Pando in Fishlake National Forest, Utah","20190921":"'The Wall for Peace' and the Eiffel Tower in Paris for the International Day of Peace","20190922":"Fireworks during La Mercè Festival in Barcelona, Spain","20190923":"Equinox at the Temple of Kukulcan in Chichen Itza, Mexico","20190924":"A mountain gorilla eating in a tree in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda","20190925":"Arctic surfing in the Lofoten Islands, Norway, for the Lofoten Masters","20190926":"Sea otters in Alaska’s Inside Passage","20190927":"The Nankoweap Granaries of the Grand Canyon in Arizona","20190928":"Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio for National Public Lands Day","20190929":"Autumnal landscape near the town of Clavijo in Spain's Rioja wine region","20190930":"An aerial view of Beijing Daxing International Airport, China","20191001":"Coffee cherries in Quindío, Colombia","20191002":"Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California","20191003":"Adélie penguins at Possession Island, Antarctica","20191004":"Sequence of enhanced-color images of Jupiter","20191005":"Texas Star, the Ferris wheel at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas","20191006":"Aerial view of Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand","20191007":"Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Nevada","20191008":"Octopus spotted during a night dive near Kona, Hawaii","20191009":"Letchworth State Park, New York","20191010":"Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635)","20191011":"Arches National Park, Moab, Utah","20191012":"Boats massing for the Barcolana regatta in the Gulf of Trieste, Italy","20191013":"Highbush blueberry plants in Acadia National Park, Maine","20191014":"Sunrise in Alberta, Canada","20191015":"Close-up of a dragonfly wing","20191016":"A fossilized carboniferous fern","20191017":"Autumn leaves and goldfish in Tokyo, Japan","20191018":"Chimney Rock and Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado","20191019":"Aerial view of a pumpkin patch in Half Moon Bay, California","20191020":"Pale-throated sloth perched in a tree on Sloth Island, near Bartica on the Essequibo River, Guyana","20191021":"Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, 1959","20191022":"Blackbird eating a crab apple in a garden in Wiltshire, United Kingdom","20191023":"A polar bear family near the Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada","20191024":"Hancock-Greenfield Bridge (aka County Bridge) in New Hampshire","20191025":"Ring-tailed lemurs in Madagascar for World Lemur Day","20191026":"Klaus Littmann's 'FOR FOREST: The Unending Attraction of Nature' in Wörthersee Stadion, Klagenfurt, Austria","20191027":"Devotees light oil lamps on the banks of the Sarayu River in Ayodhya, India","20191028":"Fort Rock Valley Historical Homestead Museum, Oregon","20191029":"Straw-colored fruit bats in Kasanka National Park, Zambia","20191030":"Charles Bridge over the Vltava River in Prague, Czech Republic","20191031":"Corvin Castle, Romania","20191101":"The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC","20191102":"Bison at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming","20191103":"Workers cleaning the clock face of Big Ben in London, England","20191104":"Stepping stones in Tollymore Forest Park, County Down, Northern Ireland","20191105":"Camels gather with their herders at the Pushkar Camel Fair, Rajasthan state, India","20191106":"Saffron crocus flowers in Spain","20191107":"Jardin des Tuileries in autumn, leading to the Louvre Museum in Paris, France","20191108":"Chapel St-Michel d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy-en-Velay, France","20191109":"The Brandenburg Gate seen through a heart-shaped replica of the Berlin Wall","20191110":"Jim Henson, along with Ernie and Bert, rehearses for an episode of 'Sesame Street' in 1970 in New York City","20191111":"Vietnam War veteran Jake Thorn (seated) talks to visitors in Aurora, Illinois, in 2013","20191112":"Baby hedgehog","20191113":"Rodrigo Koxa riding the biggest wave ever surfed, on Nov 8, 2017, off the coast of Nazaré, Portugal","20191114":"The 'Crown of Light' installation is projected onto Durham Cathedral during the 2013 Lumiere Durham festival in England","20191115":"Starlings at sunset in Blackpool, England","20191116":"Fog shrouds the Bavarian Alps in Germany","20191117":"For the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, bridges over the Vltava River, Prague, Czech Republic","20191118":"Manatees in the Ichetucknee River in Florida","20191119":"Fall colors in Zion National Park, Utah","20191120":"Gelada monkeys in Simien Mountains National Park, northern Ethiopia","20191121":"Lantignié in the Beaujolais region of France","20191122":"The Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, England, for its 150th anniversary","20191123":"For Fibonacci Day, an agave plant","20191124":"A bald cypress in the Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana","20191125":"Monarch butterflies wintering in Michoacán, Mexico","20191126":"Highland cattle in Drenthe province in the Netherlands","20191127":"Aerial view of Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona","20191128":"Eastern wild turkeys strutting in Wisconsin","20191129":"The Maroon Bells, near Aspen, Colorado","20191130":"Jemaa el-Fnaa Square in Marrakesh, Morocco","20191201":"Aurora australis over the Halley VI Research Station in Antarctica","20191202":"Exit Glacier at Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska","20191203":"Male Atlantic puffin gives his mate nesting material, Skomer Island, Wales","20191204":"Two rhinos and an oxpecker bird in the Amakhala Game Reserve, South Africa","20191205":"Christmas tree farm in Ontario, Canada","20191206":"'America's Playground' by Derrick Adams in 2018 in Miami Beach, Florida","20191207":"Flag above the USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii","20191208":"A scooter adorned with multiple mirrors, lights, and air horns","20191209":"Close-up of a microchip","20191210":"Golden Hall in Stockholm City Hall for today's Nobel Prize award ceremonies","20191211":"Tengboche Monastery in the Himalayan Mountains, Nepal","20191212":"Icelandic sheep for the first night of the Yule Lads","20191213":"Bernina Express on the Landwasser Viaduct, Graubünden, Switzerland","20191214":"Spruce grouse in a spruce tree in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska","20191215":"Beech forest covered with frost and snow, Ardennes, Belgium","20191216":"Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa","20191217":"Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum, Italy","20191218":"Annual Schwäbisch Hall Weihnachtsmarkt in the market square, Baden-Württemberg, Germany","20191219":"Cabins in Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania","20191220":"Rainbow eucalyptus trees along the Hana Highway, Maui, Hawaii","20191221":"The Seventeen-Arch Bridge over Kunming Lake, Beijing Summer Palace, China","20191222":"Snowflake","20191223":"Gentoo penguins airing grievances in Antarctica","20191224":"A herd of reindeer in Norway","20191225":"Christmas decorations in Warsaw, Poland","20191226":"The Church of St. Thomas above the village of Praprotno, for Slovenia Independence and Unity Day","20191227":"Skating on a frozen canal near the windmills at Kinderdijk, Netherlands","20191228":"Trumpeter swans at Kelly Warm Springs, near Kelly, Wyoming","20191229":"German ski jumper Markus Eisenbichler competing in the Four Hills Tournament, Innsbruck, Austria, on January 3, 2018","20191230":"Saguaro cacti in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, Arizona","20191231":"Fireworks for New Year's Eve in Backnang, Germany","20200101":"A mountain hare hunkers down in a snowstorm, the Cairngorms, Scotland","20200102":"The whirlpool in Myllykoski scenic area, Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo, Finland","20200103":"'Field of Light at Sensorio,' by Bruce Munro, Paso Robles, California","20200104":"Sperm whale mother and albino baby swimming off the coast of Portugal","20200105":"Burrowing parrots in Las Lajas, Argentina","20200106":"Trakai Island Castle Museum in Trakai, Lithuania","20200107":"Jupiter and its moons Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto","20200108":"Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, China","20200109":"Muir Woods National Monument near San Francisco, California","20200110":"Flags outside the UN's Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland","20200111":"Rakan statues at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, Japan","20200112":"Eibsee, a lake at the base of the Zugspitze, Bavaria, Germany","20200113":"Mount Diablo State Park, California","20200114":"Male muskoxen near Prudhoe Bay in Alaska","20200115":"Aerial view of Boudhanath stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal","20200116":"Sunset in Val Gardena in the Dolomites of South Tyrol, Italy","20200117":"A Brandt's cormorant hunts for a meal in a school of Pacific chub mackerel beneath an oil rig off the coast of Los Angeles, California","20200118":"Gypsum sand dunes, White Sands National Park, New Mexico","20200119":"Backcountry adventurer Alex Peterson speed riding on the south side of Mount Hood, Oregon","20200120":"The front line of demonstrators during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963","20200121":"Eurasian red squirrel in the Cairngorms, Highlands of Scotland","20200122":"Northern lights near Whitehorse in Yukon, Canada","20200123":"Zebras and wildebeests in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania","20200124":"Sunlit ridges against volcanic scree on Eyjafjallajökull, a volcano in Iceland","20200125":"The Chinese New Year celebration in Xi'an, China","20200126":"The Taj Mahal in Agra for India's Republic Day","20200127":"View of New York City from the International Space Station","20200128":"Cape Disappointment Lighthouse in Ilwaco, Washington, for the formation of the modern US Coast Guard","20200129":"Semuc Champey, a nature park in Guatemala","20200130":"Aerial view of a car crossing over the frozen surface of Lake Baikal, Russia","20200131":"A reddish egret hunts in Fort De Soto Park, Florida","20200201":"'Mapping Courage: Honoring W.E.B. Du Bois & Engine #11,' a mural by Willis Humphrey, Philadelphia, PA","20200202":"Meerkat family huddling together","20200203":"Moai statues at Ahu Tongariki in Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile","20200204":"Sigiriya Rock, Central Province, Sri Lanka","20200205":"Bubbles in the ice of Abraham Lake in Alberta, Canada","20200206":"A snowdrop in bloom","20200207":"View of the Old City in Quebec City, Canada","20200208":"Lantern Festival in Pingxi, Taiwan","20200209":"The Hollywood Sign overlooking Los Angeles, California","20200210":"Aerial view of Superkilen, a park in Copenhagen, Denmark","20200211":"Dr. Sylvia Earle explores Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a scene from 'Mission Blue'","20200212":"Pinzon Island tortoise hatchling emerging from its egg at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador","20200213":"Frozen amphitheater of columnar basalt walls flanking Abiqua Falls, Oregon","20200214":"A heart-shaped hole in the rock formation of Calanques de Piana in Corsica, France","20200215":"Humpback whale feeding on herring off the coast of Kvaløya, an island in Northern Norway","20200216":"The 2019 Lemon Festival in Menton, France","20200217":"Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota","20200218":"Pluto's crescent imaged by NASA's New Horizons interplanetary space probe","20200219":"Wandering albatross pair, South Georgia Island","20200220":"Rifugio Lagazuoi above the clouds with Monte Pelmo in the background, Dolomites, Italy","20200221":"Giant puppets for Carnival in Olinda, Brazil","20200222":"The interior of the Great Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt","20200223":"People ice fishing on Gull Lake in Brainerd, Minnesota","20200224":"Pilgrims throwing wind horses into the air above Ganden Monastery for the New Year in Tibet, China","20200225":"The Roots of Music Cultural Sculpture Garden in Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans, LA","20200226":"Acadia National Park in Maine","20200227":"A polar bear sow and her cubs in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge","20200228":"Otter Creek in winter, Brandon, Vermont","20200229":"A Wallace's flying frog glides to the forest floor","20200301":"Women's suffragists who walked from New York City to Washington, DC, to join the National American Woman Suffrage Association parade on March 3, 1913","20200302":"Fairy chimneys and cave dwellings in Uçhisar, Cappadocia, Turkey","20200303":"Spectral tarsiers in a ficus tree in Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Indonesia","20200304":"Divers at El Pit cenote, located in Sistema Dos Ojos, Quintana Roo, Mexico","20200305":"Saguaro cactus flowers, Coronado National Forest, Arizona","20200306":"Male mountain bluebird in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming","20200307":"Bird's-eye view of Bronte Baths ocean pool outside Sydney, Australia","20200308":"The Joan of Arc Monument at Riverside Park in Manhattan","20200309":"Grizzly bear cub relaxing, Cook Inlet, Chinitna Bay, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska","20200310":"Brightly colored powder for sale during Holi","20200311":"Polar bear cubs looking out of their den in Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada","20200312":"Aerial view of Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Florida","20200313":"Blooming cherry trees in the Jerte Valley, province of Cáceres, Spain","20200314":"The Circle Bridge in Copenhagen, Denmark","20200315":"Pemaquid Point Light in Maine's Damariscotta region","20200316":"Shakespeare's handwriting from the play 'Sir Thomas More,' British Library, London","20200317":"Knowth burial mound in the Boyne Valley, Ireland, for St Patrick's Day","20200318":"NASA astronaut works on the International Space Station during a spacewalk in 2006","20200319":"Sunrise at Angkor Wat in Cambodia","20200320":"A heron perches on a piling at the Salton Sea in California","20200321":"Portrait of poet Pablo Neruda projected on a building, Santiago, Chile","20200322":"Women climbing a stepwell near Amber Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India","20200323":"Lenticular clouds over Mount Rainier, Washington","20200324":"European bee-eaters in the Extremadura region of Spain","20200325":"The Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, England, for Tolkien Reading Day","20200326":"Aerial view of the Big Sur coastline near Monterey, California","20200327":"Azaleas in bloom at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, South Carolina","20200328":"Formentor Lighthouse at the tip of Cap de Formentor, Mallorca, Spain","20200329":"A European crested tit weathers a storm in Scotland","20200330":"Aerial view of Galešnjak Island on the Adriatic coast of Croatia","20200331":"At the Kistefos Museum's sculpture park in Norway, the Twist bridges the Randselva River via a multipurpose walkway","20200401":"A nesting colony of king penguins in South Georgia, Antarctica","20200402":"Looking inland from Ponce de León Inlet toward the lighthouse, Florida","20200403":"Rainbow at Victoria Falls in Zambia","20200404":"Pronghorn buck","20200405":"Green tree frog and water lily, Lake Kissimmee, Florida","20200406":"Cherry blossoms and Himeji Castle in Himeji, Japan","20200407":"The 2017 April full moon, or pink moon, rises over St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall, England","20200408":"Aerial view of Santorini, Greece","20200409":"A pod of narwhals near Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada","20200410":"Kermode bear cub siblings huddling in Canada's Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia","20200411":"Forward engine room of the USS Drum, a Gato-class submarine at Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, Alabama","20200412":"European rabbit kit greeting its parent, France","20200413":"Floating temples of Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat Phrachomklao Rachanusorn in Lampang province, Thailand","20200414":"Pantropical spotted dolphins off the coast of Ixtapa, Mexico","20200415":"Artist Laura Buckley with her mixed-media sculpture 'Fata Morgana,' Saatchi Gallery, London","20200416":"Sipapu Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah","20200417":"Ruffed grouse in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada","20200418":"Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park, California","20200419":"Milky Way over Neist Point Lighthouse, Isle of Skye, Scotland","20200420":"Keukenhof in Lisse, Netherlands","20200421":"The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming","20200422":"Te Matua Ngahere, a giant kauri tree growing in the Waipoua Forest, North Island, New Zealand","20200423":"Male king eider ducks swimming in Troms og Finnmark, Norway","20200424":"The Large Magellanic Cloud, photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope","20200425":"Southern rockhopper penguins on the Falkland Islands","20200426":"Sunset at Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park, Washington state","20200427":"South American tapir calf trots through the grass","20200428":"Salisbury Cathedral with flock of grazing sheep, England","20200429":"A tractor kicks up dust while tilling fields on the Palouse near Pullman, Washington","20200430":"Hoary redpoll nest in Lapland, Finland","20200501":"Rhododendrons and azaleas blooming around the Moon Bridge, Kubota Garden, Seattle, Washington","20200502":"Ruins of a kasbah in Kalaat M'Gouna, Morocco","20200503":"Snowy owl at Jones Beach, Long Island, New York","20200504":"Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia","20200505":"Bronze sculpture of a child and his grandfather caring for plants and flowers in the San Basilio neighborhood of Córdoba, Spain","20200506":"Inca fortress of Sacsayhuamán near Cusco, Peru","20200507":"Bluebonnets growing alongside an old road in the Texas Hill Country","20200508":"People looking at the crowded Avenue des Champs-Élysées from the Arc de Triomphe on May 8, 1945, Paris, France","20200509":"Barn owl sitting on a branch","20200510":"Burchell's zebra mother and foal in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa","20200511":"The Old Patriarch Tree of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming","20200512":"Painted and leaded glass window panel on display at the Florence Nightingale Museum, London, England","20200513":"Moose snacking on water lilies in Millinocket, Maine","20200514":"Rice fields in the Sidemen Valley, with Mount Agung in the background, Bali, Indonesia","20200515":"Grand Canyon and Colorado River from Toroweap Overlook, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona","20200516":"US Air Force Thunderbirds perform over Hampton, Virginia","20200517":"Fishing village of Henningsvær with Henningsvær Idrettslag Stadion, Nordland, Norway","20200518":"National Museum of Qatar in Doha, Qatar","20200519":"Roaring Fork in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee","20200520":"Fields of lavender and sunflowers with beehives in Provence, France","20200521":"‘Strolling the Biltmore,’ a painting by visually impaired artist Jeff Hanson","20200522":"Reichenbach Falls, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland","20200523":"A male yellow-bellied slider","20200524":"Greenan Maze in County Wicklow, Ireland","20200525":"The Freedom Wall at the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC","20200526":"Cheetah cubs climbing acacia trees in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania","20200527":"Aerial view of Everglades National Park, Florida","20200528":"The long plumes of a three-flowered avens as it goes to seed","20200529":"Aerial view of Marley Beach, Bermuda","20200530":"Santa Cruz River, Patagonia, Argentina","20200531":"Gray wolf with begging pup, Montana","20200601":"Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia","20200602":"Sunwapta Falls in Jasper National Park, Canada","20200603":"Mountain bikers on White Rim Road in Canyonlands National Park, Utah","20200604":"Pont Fawr, a stone arch bridge in Llanrwst, Wales, UK","20200605":"Synchronous fireflies illuminate the forests of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee","20200606":"Walter's Wiggles on the Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park, Utah","20200607":"Hermitage of La Pertusa, Lleida province, Spain","20200608":"Galápagos sea lion off the shore of Fernandina Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador","20200609":"Baron Lake and Upper Baron Lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness in Idaho","20200610":"Millennium Bridge with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background, London, England","20200611":"Griboyedov Canal and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in Saint Petersburg, Russia","20200612":"Santa Elena Canyon under the Milky Way in Big Bend National Park, Texas","20200613":"The Dourbie Gorge Corps Mill and adjoining bridge in Grands Causses Regional Nature Park, France","20200614":"US Flag Plaza at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey","20200615":"Surfer on the beach in Medewi, Bali, Indonesia","20200616":"St. Stephen's Green in Dublin, Ireland","20200617":"Beaver Falls on Havasu Creek in the Grand Canyon, Arizona","20200618":"The Bojo River in Cebu, Philippines","20200619":"The Texas African American History Memorial on the State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas","20200620":"Artist Saype's 'Beyond Walls' installation in the Parc de la Grange, Geneva, Switzerland","20200621":"A bearded emperor tamarin monkey carrying a baby","20200622":"Male southern double-collared sunbird on a rocket pincushion flower, Cape Town, South Africa","20200623":"Bull Point in Devon, England","20200624":"Midsummer light captured at a lake near the city of Örebro, Sweden","20200625":"German navy tall ship Gorch Fock in waters off Reykjavík, Iceland","20200626":"Grandidier's baobab forest near Morondava, Madagascar","20200627":"The Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona in Italy","20200628":"The Empire State Building lit up in honor of Pride Week in 2014, New York City","20200629":"Goats in an argan tree near Essaouira, Morocco","20200630":"Jabiru storks in the Pantanal of Brazil","20200701":"Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada","20200702":"Aerial view of blue and white parasols on the rocky coast of Rhodes, an island in Greece","20200703":"Cape foxes in the Kalahari Desert, South Africa","20200704":"Independence Day fireworks over the National Mall, Washington, DC","20200705":"Great Point Light on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts","20200706":"Tolbachik volcanic complex on the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia","20200707":"Enhanced-color composite of the Caloris Basin, Mercury","20200708":"Gray seal pup resting on a beach in Blakeney National Nature Reserve, England","20200709":"American Basin in southern Colorado's San Juan Mountains","20200710":"The bell tower in Lake Reschen, South Tyrol, Italy","20200711":"Bàu Cá Cái mangrove forest in Quảng Ngãi province, Vietnam","20200712":"Ežezers Lake in the Latgale region, Latvia","20200713":"The Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park, Washington state","20200714":"The Panthéon in Paris, France","20200715":"The flooded crypt at Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, England","20200716":"North Pacific humpback whale breaching in Frederick Sound, Alaska","20200717":"Happy hot air balloon","20200718":"Nine-spotted moth in Switzerland","20200719":"The Grand Canal and Basilica di Santa Maria della 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on the Bay of Fundy, near St. Martins, New Brunswick, Canada","20200816":"An adult burrowing owl emerges from its burrow at sunset in Davis, California","20200817":"Borobudur in central Java, Indonesia","20200818":"Tennessee Woman Suffrage Monument in Centennial Park, Nashville, Tennessee","20200819":"A group of curious emperor penguins in Antarctica","20200820":"The Highlands of Iceland","20200821":"Multicolored lobster buoys, Acadia National Park, Maine","20200822":"Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands","20200823":"Stars reflected in the Totensee, a mountain lake at Grimsel Pass, Switzerland","20200824":"Caño Cristales river in the Serranía de la Macarena region of Colombia","20200825":"The Tasman Sea from Punakaiki on South Island, New Zealand","20200826":"Spotted Lake in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada","20200827":"Sailing stone at Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park, California","20200828":"Château d'If in Marseille, France","20200829":"Bicycle sculptures at the Col d'Aubisque, Hautes Pyrenees, France","20200830":"Hay bales in a field in Jutland, Denmark","20200831":"Cavern in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior, Michigan","20200901":"Oyster mushrooms in Belgium","20200902":"Smith Rock State Park, Oregon","20200903":"Lujiazui Financial District, Shanghai, China","20200904":"A bull in the foothills of Mount Pico on Pico Island in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores","20200905":"Beaver dam in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho","20200906":"Reedy Island in Moneyboque Bay, Long Island, New York","20200907":"A worker painting the Hammering Man, a sculpture by Jonathan Borofsky, in Frankfurt, Germany","20200908":"Valletta, Malta","20200909":"A bearded reedling in Elmley National Nature Reserve in Kent, England","20200910":"Huay Mae Khamin waterfall in Khuean Srinagarindra National Park, Thailand","20200911":"One World Trade Center and lower Manhattan, seen from the Empty Sky memorial in Jersey City, New Jersey","20200912":"Rocamadour, France","20200913":"Sand dunes with Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the background, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Colorado","20200914":"Ruby-throated hummingbird feeding on yellow bells in the Texas Hill Country","20200915":"'Out of Many, One,' an artwork by Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada on the National Mall in Washington, DC","20200916":"Guanajuato, Mexico","20200917":"The US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence on display in the National Archives, Washington, DC","20200918":"Icelandic sheep ready for réttir","20200919":"Sailboats in Warnemünde, Germany","20200920":"Sea otter mother and newborn pup in Monterey Bay, California","20200921":"The Ship of Tolerance, an international art installation in Zug, Switzerland","20200922":"Hobbiton, near Matamata, North Island, New Zealand","20200923":"Golden ginkgo leaves at Xuanwu Lake Park in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China","20200924":"Cows decorated for the Almabtrieb in Tannheimer Tal, a valley in Tyrol, Austria","20200925":"Ceiling and cove of the Great Hall at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC","20200926":"Watkins Glen State Park's Rainbow Falls in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York","20200927":"The Fraser River, east of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with the Golden Ears mountains","20200928":"Blue shark near the Azores in the North Atlantic Ocean","20200929":"Steeply terraced vineyards of the Lavaux region on the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland","20200930":"A saturniid moth in Mole National Park in Larabanga, Ghana","20201001":"Lantern display celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore","20201002":"The Owens River and the Sierra Nevada near Bishop, California","20201003":"Brown bear in the Brooks River, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska","20201004":"Montage of images of Jupiter and its volcanic moon Io","20201005":"Emperor penguin adults and chicks at the Snow Hill Island rookery, Antarctica","20201006":"Xiechi Lake in Yuncheng, Shanxi province, China","20201007":"Autumn mist above Restormel Castle in Cornwall, England","20201008":"Blanket octopus in Palm Beach, Florida","20201009":"Roaring Fork in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee","20201010":"Aerial view of American flamingos flying over Los Roques Archipelago National Park, Venezuela","20201011":"Monastery of Geghard, Armenia","20201012":"Haida totem poles on Haida Gwaii in British Columbia, Canada","20201013":"Red fox in the Netherlands","20201014":"Dragonfly fossil, about 150 million years old, in Solnhofen, Bavaria, Germany","20201015":"Ochre sea star on kelp off the coast of California","20201016":"View of a tractor and trailers of cabbage in a field in Sankt Pölten, Austria","20201017":"View of Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina","20201018":"View of the harbor in Sitka, Alaska","20201019":"The Mati Si (Horse's Hoof Temple) and grottoes of Mati Si Scenic Area, Gansu province, China","20201020":"Bare trees and autumn ferns in Beaver Lake Nature Center, New York","20201021":"Chameleon walking on a plant, Indonesia","20201022":"Starlings flock over Lauwersmeer National Park, Netherlands","20201023":"Old general store of Bents, Saskatchewan, Canada","20201024":"New York City skyline with United Nations headquarters","20201025":"A pumpkin patch in British Columbia, Canada","20201026":"Corfe Castle, Dorset, England","20201027":"Cambron Covered Bridge on Madison County Nature Trail near Huntsville, Alabama","20201028":"Grotesques of Ecuadorian seabirds on the Basílica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador","20201029":"Mazezilla corn maze at Klingel's Farm in Pennsylvania","20201030":"Blakiston's fish owl in Hokkaido, Japan","20201031":"The Dark Hedges in County Antrim, Northern Ireland","20201101":"Sky Rock petroglyphs in the Volcanic Tablelands near Bishop, California","20201102":"Polar bears in Torngat Mountains National Park, Canada","20201103":"The United States 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Francisco, California","20201118":"Interior view of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia","20201119":"Chestnut-mandibled toucan nesting in the cavity of a tree, Costa Rica","20201120":"Aerial view of the Aiguille du Midi in the Mont Blanc massif, France","20201121":"Autumn leaves frozen in ice, Price Lake, Julian Price Memorial Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina","20201122":"Common cranes in the Drömling wetland, Germany","20201123":"Old Town of Bern, Switzerland","20201124":"Huge waves crashing on rocks along Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove, California","20201125":"A grove of American elm trees at Central Park's Mall, New York City","20201126":"A Siberian chipmunk on Mount Taisetsu, Hokkaido, Japan","20201127":"Kayaking in Glacier National Park, Montana","20201128":"Partly snow-covered slope in Val Cervara, an old-growth beech forest, Abruzzo, Italy","20201129":"Mount Taranaki, Egmont National Park, North Island, New Zealand","20201130":"Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland","20201201":"Common terns sharing a small fish","20201202":"Cove of Spires in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska","20201203":"Christmas market in the main square of Braşov, Romania","20201204":"African savanna elephants in Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa","20201205":"The village of Benasque, Huesca, Spain","20201206":"Elevated path in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia","20201207":"View of the Washington Monument and the National World War II Memorial with its Pearl Harbor Dedication, Washington, DC","20201208":"Rocca Calascio in Abruzzo, Italy","20201209":"Bombe code-cracking decryption machine, Bletchley Park, England","20201210":"Sleeping Arctic fox","20201211":"Queen of the Andes plants with the Cordillera Blanca massif in the background, Peru","20201212":"Poinsettia leaf close-up","20201213":"Gornergrat railway station and the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland","20201214":"Pine grosbeak","20201215":"Bastei Bridge above the Elbe River in Saxon Switzerland 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Switzerland","20201230":"Winter in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah","20201231":"Fireworks during a New Year's Eve celebration in Zaragoza, Spain","20210101":"Polar bear in waters off Svalbard, Norway","20210102":"Sơn Đoòng cave in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, Vietnam","20210103":"Hohenschwangau Castle, Bavaria, Germany","20210104":"Diamond Beach across from Jökulsárlón, a glacial lagoon in Iceland","20210105":"Red-fronted macaws in Omerque, Cochabamba, Bolivia","20210106":"Crater Lake in Oregon","20210107":"White Cliffs of Dover, England","20210108":"Foucault pendulum at the Panthéon in Paris, France","20210109":"Spanish shawl nudibranch on kelp off Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California","20210110":"Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area in Sichuan province, China","20210111":"Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Morocco","20210112":"Antique iceboats on the frozen Hudson River near Astor Point in Barrytown, New York","20210113":"Flamingos in the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve in Bolivia","20210114":"Beach huts covered in snow in Brighton and Hove, England","20210115":"Château de Beynac overlooking the Dordogne Valley in France","20210116":"Glass igloos at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Saariselkä, Finland","20210117":"Agoyán waterfall near Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador","20210118":"'I Have a Dream' inscription at the location of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC","20210119":"Ruins of the ancient Maya city of Calakmul surrounded by jungle in Campeche, Mexico","20210120":"Gentoo penguins near Danco Island, Antarctica","20210121":"Red squirrel in the Highlands of Scotland","20210122":"Paddleboarder in Bloody Brook, alongside the Connecticut River in Hanover, New Hampshire","20210123":"Chu Dang Ya near Pleiku in Gia Lai province, Vietnam","20210124":"Handicrafts of the Guna people of the Guna Yala archipelago, Panama","20210125":"Lightning strikes near Church Rock, New Mexico","20210126":"Heart Reef, part of the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland, Australia","20210127":"Taormina, Sicily, Italy","20210128":"Arctic wolf family in Canada","20210129":"European robin during a winter snowstorm, Peak District National Park, England","20210130":"Svalbard Global Seed Vault with a glittering facade designed by artist Dyveke Sanne, Svalbard, Norway","20210131":"Mittenwalder Hütte in the Bavarian Alps of Germany","20210201":"Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, DC","20210202":"Marmot with the peak of Grossglockner in the background, Austria","20210203":"Colossal limestone statues on Mount Nemrut, Adıyaman, Turkey","20210204":"Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park, France","20210205":"'The Wave' sandstone formation with pools of water in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona","20210206":"Mount Sefton in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, South Island, New Zealand","20210207":"Great gray owls in Montreal, Canada","20210208":"John Lewis hero mural by Sean Schwab in the Sweet Auburn district of Atlanta, Georgia","20210209":"Moon dog photographed at Hug Point Falls on the Oregon coast","20210210":"Nieve penitente ice formations seen on Agua Negra Pass in the Coquimbo Region of the Andes, Chile","20210211":"Flowering almond trees in California's Central Valley","20210212":"Muskox with newborn in the central Arctic coastal plain of Alaska","20210213":"Eastern bluebirds in Charlotte, North Carolina","20210214":"Ocean waves crashing over a heart-shaped rock island off the coast of Sydney, Australia","20210215":"Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC","20210216":"Flowers and an ironwork fence in front of a house in New Orleans, Louisiana","20210217":"Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia's Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina","20210218":"Rocks in the Verzasca River near the hamlet of Lavertezzo in the Valle Verzasca of Switzerland","20210219":"Parrotfish off the coast of Negros Oriental province in the Philippines","20210220":"Clearing snowstorm, Yosemite National Park, California","20210221":"Porto, Portugal","20210222":"'Invisible Man,' a memorial to Ralph Ellison in Riverside Park, New York City","20210223":"Dalmatian pelicans on ice, Lake Kerkini, Greece","20210224":"Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius","20210225":"Almond blossoms overlooking Trevi, Umbria, Italy","20210226":"Red lanterns hanging in Jinli Street, Chengdu, China","20210227":"Twin polar bear cubs asleep in a snow den in Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada","20210228":"Turf farmhouses at Skaftafell, Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland","20210301":"A section of a large mosaic of Ida B. Wells displayed at Union Station in Washington, DC, in August 2020","20210302":"Volcano Llaima with Araucaria trees in the foreground, Conguillío National Park, Chile","20210303":"Female lions in the forest surrounding Lake Nakuru, Kenya","20210304":"Nusa Dua coast with breakwater, Bali, Indonesia","20210305":"Mineral-laden water in the Rio Tinto, Minas de Riotinto mining area, Huelva province, Andalusia, Spain","20210306":"Komodo National Park, Indonesia","20210307":"Great blue herons in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida","20210308":"View of the Notorious RBG mural by the street artist Elle in New York City","20210309":"Foothills of the Diablo Range in the East Bay region of Northern California","20210310":"'Step on Board,' the Harriet Tubman Memorial, sculpted by Fern Cunningham, in Boston, Massachusetts","20210311":"Thor's Well at Cape Perpetua on the Oregon coast","20210312":"A balloon flies over the Pyramid of the Sun at sunrise in Teotihuacan, Mexico","20210313":"Common rhododendrons in Semper Forest Park, Rügen, Germany","20210314":"Astronomical clock, Lyon, France","20210315":"Screech owl resting in a tree cavity, Massapequa Preserve, Long Island, New York","20210316":"Giant panda cub at Bifengxia Panda Base, Sichuan, China","20210317":"Inisheer, the smallest of the three Aran Islands, in Galway Bay, Ireland","20210318":"Mount Etna erupting in 2013, Sicily, Italy","20210319":"Aerial view of the City of Adelaide shipwreck with trees growing on it, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia","20210320":"Sundial on Parnidis Dune, Curonian Spit, Lithuania","20210321":"Bluebell flowers carpet the Hallerbos forest floor, Flanders, Belgium","20210322":"Tuskegee Airmen reading a map","20210323":"Satellite image of the Mania River in Madagascar","20210324":"Humpback whale mother pushes her sleeping calf to the surface, Maui, Hawaii","20210325":"Ancient Roman gold mining site of Las Médulas, León province, Spain","20210326":"Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia","20210327":"Mountain hare running across snow-covered upland, Scotland","20210328":"The Jefferson Memorial during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC","20210329":"Reynisdrangar (basalt rock formations) on Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland","20210330":"Detail of an ostrich fern in spring, Washington state","20210331":"Raja Ampat, an archipelago in Indonesia","20210401":"Common chia elephant (Loxodonta laprofolis) in stealth stance, Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa","20210402":"Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in the state of Maranhão, Brazil","20210403":"Lighthouse at Cape Aniva, Sakhalin Island, Russia","20210404":"An Ostereierbaum (Easter egg tree) in Saalfeld, Germany","20210405":"Saut du Brot stone bridge in the Areuse Gorge, Neuchâtel, Switzerland","20210406":"The Acropolis of Athens, Greece","20210407":"Willow tree in early spring, Minnesota","20210408":"Black grouse male calling at a lek site in Kuusamo, Finland","20210409":"Square Tower Group in Hovenweep National Monument, Utah","20210410":"Grizzly bear cub siblings playing in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska","20210411":"Mount Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, Japan","20210412":"Earth viewed from the International Space Station, photographed by astronaut Jeff Williams","20210413":"Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand","20210414":"Wildflowers in the Carrizo Plain National Monument, California","20210415":"Jackie Robinson signs autographs at spring training in Ciudad Trujillo, now Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on March 6, 1948","20210416":"Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, Spain","20210417":"New River Gorge Bridge in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia","20210418":"Montalbano Elicona, Messina, Sicily, Italy","20210419":"Large school of Munk's devil rays seen from the air, Gulf of California, Mexico","20210420":"Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia","20210421":"The north coast of Madeira, Portugal","20210422":"Mississippi River on the border between Arkansas and Mississippi","20210423":"Casa Batlló in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain","20210424":"The Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park, California","20210425":"Adélie penguins diving off an iceberg in Antarctica","20210426":"Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire, England","20210427":"Yayoi Kusama's 'Pumpkin' artwork on Naoshima Island, Japan, in August 2018","20210428":"Northern gannets on Great Saltee Island, Ireland","20210429":"Aerial view of tidal channels in marshland of the Mockhorn Island State Wildlife Management Area, Virginia","20210430":"'The Spirit of Harlem' mural by Louis Delsarte in Harlem, New York City","20210501":"Cherry blossoms at the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California","20210502":"Burchell's zebra stallions, Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa","20210503":"Poster for Teacher 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Taormina in Sicily, Italy","20220328":"Wisteria blooms at Kawachi Fuji Garden in Kitakyushu, Japan","20220329":"Caribbean coast near Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, Colombia","20220330":"Belted Galloway cows in Scotland","20220331":"Eiffel Tower in Paris, France","20220401":"'Greetings from Giza,' an installation by the artist JR, Cairo, Egypt","20220402":"Whangārei Falls near the city of Whangārei, North Island, New Zealand","20220403":"Cherry blossoms at Lake Tai at Wuxi, China","20220404":"The Kjeragbolten boulder on the mountain Kjerag in Rogaland county, Norway","20220405":"Goðafoss waterfall under the northern lights, Iceland","20220406":"Crested caracara birds courting in Texas","20220407":"Old town of Málaga, Spain","20220408":"Coast near Ponta Delgada, Madeira, Portugal","20220409":"Arvada Skatepark, Arvada, Colorado","20220410":"Caracal cubs","20220411":"Fiddlehead fern fronds in Quebec, Canada","20220412":"Waning gibbous moon above the Earth's horizon, photographed from the International Space Station","20220413":"Mitsumata (aka paperbush) in a forest in Japan","20220414":"Horseshoe Bend, Arizona","20220415":"'L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped,' an art installation by Christo and Jeanne-Claude on September 24, 2021, in Paris, France","20220416":"Aerial view of Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming","20220417":"The blue eggs of an American robin in New Jersey","20220418":"Square Tower House in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado","20220419":"Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia","20220420":"Mute swan chicks shelter under mom's tail feathers, Massapequa Preserve, Long Island, New York","20220421":"Sheep graze along a road, Iceland","20220422":"Small lake in Karula National Park, Valgamaa County, Estonia","20220423":"Tianjin Binhai New Area Library in Tianjin, China","20220424":"Milky Way rising above Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, California","20220425":"Three king penguins on the shore of St. Andrew's Bay, South Georgia 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