While they like to equate the earth to a mother, it is the sun that makes all life on earth possible, giving us the energy, the light that makes us grow and allows all life on earth to exist. So here are stunning photos of that huge ball of flame, 8 light minutes away... |
"When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.'"
Wilma Rudolph
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"He who binds to himself a joy Does the winged life destroy; But he who kisses the joy as it flies Lives in eternity's sun rise."
William Blake
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"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!"
Sitting Bull
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"The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy."
Henry Ward Beecher
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"The sun is new each day."
Heraclitus
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"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth."
Buddha
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"Photograph: a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art."
Ambrose Bierce
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These Stunning Spots Around the World Deserve Recognition
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This Photographer Tells Stories Through the Setting Sun
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Take In the Beauty of This Coastal Road In Nova Scotia
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Best Photo of 2020 Contest: 16 Awe-Striking Photographs
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The Truth About Nature’s Most Misunderstood Animals
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The Sheer Beauty of Nature Is Captured in Words & Images
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Beautiful: How Your Dog Sees You Vs. How You See Yourself
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These Beautiful Bird Photos Are Beyond Incredible
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What Is Your Cat Trying to Tell You? Cat Sounds Explained
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The Beautiful and Elusive Snow Leopard of the Himalayas
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This Bird of Prey Is the Undisputed King of the Skies
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Collection: The World's Mightiest Mountains
Look through our biggest ever collection of incredible landscape photos of mountains from every corner of the Earth. Enjoy!
Together, These Animals Create Breathtaking Scenes
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In Pictures: Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 Winners
Check out the stunning winners of the 2023 Bird Photographer of the Year contest.
Nine Deceptive Animals for Whom Every Day Is Halloween
Natures most amazing shapeshifters and masters of disguise
The Animal Kingdom Now Has the Photographer it Deserves
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Animal Dreams: The Funny Ways Animals Sleep
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These Pictures Perfectly Capture the Magic of Fall
Enjoy this beautiful collection of fall pictures.
The Top 10 Animal World Record Holders Are Totally Awesome
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The Colors of These Birds are Ravishing!
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Useless Tusks and Dolphin-Lizards: Oddest Extinct Animals
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These Stunning Trees Are Unlike Anything I've Ever Seen
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World's Finest Wildlife Images Crowned for 2023: 16 Pics
Check out the outstanding winners of One Eyeland’s 2023 Wildlife Photography Awards.
When Animals Love, We Get Wonderful Moments Like These
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Amazing! These Birds Fly as High as a Commercial Plane!
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The First 3 Months of a Panda's Life is Amazing to Watch!
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The Most Adorable Otter Ever Will Teach You About Otters
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Turbulent Waters: Unbelievable Sea Moments
The ocean can be a big and scary place. Here are some of the craziest sea moments caught on camera.
Adorable Miniature Donkeys Are Here to Make Your Day!
These diminutive donkeys aren't babies or dwarves, but an adorable breed of smaller donkeys. They’re so cute you’ll want to adopt a few.
You Won't Believe the Equine Wonder in These Horse Photos
Wiebke Haas captures some of the world's most beautiful horses strutting their proud stuff in this superb collection of equine majesty.
Starlings Are Master Sound Imitators - Fascinating!
Did you know that the European starling is capable of mimicking practically any sound it hears with uncanny precision? That includes human voices.
Are These the Coolest 70 Year Olds Ever?
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Breathtaking! Nature Has Never Looked This Beautiful!
Check out some of the finest photos from National Geographic's 2017 'Nature Photographer of the Year' awards.
Behold the Gaur: The Largest Wild Cow on Earth
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Imagine Sharing Living Space with These Watery Weirdos!
The ocean is an even greater unknown than outer space, and some of the life forms you find in it are incredibly bizarre. Take a look at these odd sea creatures.
Admire the Never Ending Beauty of the Rocky Mountains
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Nature inFocus Photography Awards: 17 Incredible Winners
Check out the incredible winners of the 2023 Nature inFocus Photography Awards.
These Cute Bat Photos Will Change Your Perception of Them!
These adorable photos of bats will change your perception of them forever!
Nature's Brilliant Blues Will Brighten Your Day
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Spring Is Here: 8 Spring Flowers You Can Plant Right Now
These flowers will make your garden look marvelous in the spring time.
These 14 Cute Panda Bears Will Make you Laugh Out Loud!
There is no cuter and funnier animal than a panda bear, and if you don't believe me, these 14 examples will certainly prove it!
8 Members of the Animal World Who Thrive In Their Solitude
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20 Jaw-Dropping Natural Landscapes That Grip Your Soul
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