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How Much Freshwater is There on Earth?

How much freshwater is there on Earth? Not as much as you’d think. Salty oceans make up nearly 97% of water on Earth while freshwater sources make up a mere 3%. Of that 3%, very little is the freshwater we see in lakes and rivers. In fact, most of Earth’s freshwater is frozen in the…

Adding the Amazon River to Our Living Room

For the past couple years, I’ve envisioned a miniature Amazon River in our living room. After all, many popular aquarium fish, such as tetras and corydoras, are from that part of the world, so I figured this environment would be easy enough to create. It has not been difficult, but it has taken a lot…

Why is the Ocean Salty and Undrinkable?

You ever heard the saying, “Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink?” Well, that’s true for most of the world’s water supply. Salty oceans make up nearly 97% of water on Earth while freshwater sources make less than 3%. There are two main reasons for this. When rain falls on land, it erodes…

Tiny Aquarium Creatures Up Close

Have you ever wondered what tiny aquarium creatures look like up close? No, I mean, REAL close. Yeah, I know you can put your face up to the glass, but that’s not what I’m talking about. For these shots, I used a macro lens that can see closer than the human eye. These colorful creatures…

Turtles Unshelled – A Nature Documentary

Have you ever wondered why turtles have shells? How they survive cold winters? Or how old they can actually get? Since the dawn of humanity, turtles have captured a special place in our hearts. From folklore to video games, we have a genuine fascination with these unusual reptiles. Yet, even though they are not rare…

Cherry Shrimp on a Feeding Frenzy

Last month, I bought a 10 gallon aquarium from my cousin Ryan. It was stocked with a bunch of plants and a HUGE colony of cherry shrimp (Neocaridina davidi). Seriously, there are a lot of shrimp in there. My cousin said he’d started with just 5 or so shrimp. Now, there might be 100. At…

6 Incredible Shipwreck Survival Stories

For many seafarers, the ocean has been a source of inspiration and bliss, but for others, it has been a source of terror and destruction. Since humanity first set out to sea, the volatile waters have claimed countless lives. Yet, not every maritime disaster ends in despair. Against all odds, there are people who have…

Norfolk, Virginia Day + Night Timelapse

I made this timelapse video in downtown Norfolk, Virginia way back in December 2021. One scene is morning, and the other is evening/night. If you’re not familiar with the area, the river is called the Elizabeth River, and the buildings on the other side of the river are in another city called Portsmouth, Virginia. This…

Creating a Multiverse from a Single Photo

Like many people, I have been wary of AI produced material, so until now, I had been avoiding it. However, after seeing some truly insane AI filters trending on TikTok and other apps, I decided to give it a try. As a photographer, I have an advantage because I have thousands of photos of my own to prompt the AI. These image-to-artwork AI programs are different from the text-to-image ones because they need clear, well-framed subjects. But, even then, no two images are exactly the same, so the results can be…interesting.

Turtles Swimming Underwater and Eating Peas – Footage in 4K Ultra HD

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to swim underwater with turtles? Now’s your chance to find out! I filmed these turtles with my underwater camera while my wife threw frozen peas into the water for them to eat! There were so many curious pond turtles gathering all around! There’s even a few fish in…