Relaxing images

Streams are a great photographic subject for those of us who love shooting outdoors and don't mind getting a little close to nature. They can also be deceptively difficult to shoot in certain lighting conditions. We think these photographers have managed to capture some great shots that will motivate us to get outdoors and shoot!

The world is a bit of a mess right now. That’s why we rounded up these 13 calming pictures to help you feel better about it all.

The first glimpse of sunlight finally broke into the fairy glen this morning, despite endless showers since arriving at sunrise, throwing lovely soft light down through the autumn canopy onto its mossy walls. The rest of the time was spent trying to stay dry from the showers while perched out in the river on impossibly slippy rocks, watching the salmon and dippers go about their business :-)

Non-vascular plants include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. Also called bryophytes, these plants have no vascular tissue, flowers, or seeds.

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Irish Sunset

These photos of symmetry and order are appealing to humans and animals alike. Both in society and in the wild, organisms that are “more symmetrical” have a better chance at finding a mate than those who don't. Some speculate that this is one way of identifying a healthy partner.