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Aerial image of Gunnuhver Hot Springs, the largest

Aerial image of Gunnuhver Hot Springs, the largest mud pot in Iceland. The hot springs were named after Gudrun, a female ghost who was laid there about 400 years ago. According to the tale, Gudrun couldn't pay her rent, so her landlord Vilhjalmur Jonsson evicted her together with her only asset, the cooking pot. She was so mad and then she starved herself to dead. When her coffin was carried to the cemetery, the men that carried her noticed that the coffin became lighter and lighter, and heard the repeatedly whispers of "No need deep to dig, no plans long to lie". The next night, Vilhjalmur was found dead with broken bones and blue, which was blamed to be the revenge by Gudrun. She caused great disturbance to the villagers until a pastor, also a sorcerer, set a trap and she fell into the hot springs with her cooking pot. If you are visiting Gunnuhver Hot Springs, the noises and the boiling mud could be the presence of Gudrun, as Icelandic people thought!

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Sunset in Petrified Forest National Park @petrifie

Sunset in Petrified Forest National Park @petrifiedforestnps, Arizona. This image was photographed when I was an artist-in-residence in Petrified Forest National Park back in 2015. Being a national park's artist-in-residence is an amazing and unique experience, I was given a small house in the middle of this 146,930 acres national park and I am all by myself from sunset to sunrise, which mean that I am one of the very few people who can photograph sunrise and sunset in the park. The park is the only national park that closes the gate at night, and there's nowhere to stay the night, for preventing the petrified woods being stolen. Petrified Forest National Park has the largest concentrations of petrified wood in the world, and the petrified wood here has been dated to be around 210 million years old!

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Aurora borealis in Senja, Norway. Aurora has been

Aurora borealis in Senja, Norway. Aurora has been a normal phenomenon for people living in aurora oval like Northern Europe, Alaska, Russia and Canada, therefore the mythology and legends are common in these areas, and I have told a few of them in my previous posts. But aurora can be seen, although less common, in China and Japan, therefore being associated with mythology as well. In China, people believe that auroras were the fight between good and evil dragons who breathed fire across the sky. In Japan, people believe that if a child is conceived underneath the aurora will be blessed with good looks, smart and luck.

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Gobi Desert in Mongolia is one of the toughest pla

Gobi Desert in Mongolia is one of the toughest places to live in the world and yet the double-humped Bactrian camels have lived here for thousands of years! There are two types of Bactrian camels live here, wild and domesticated. There are around only 800 wild camels remained and it is classified as Critically Endangered Species by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). While there are more than 250,000 domesticated Bactrian camels in Mongolia, mostly in Gobi. Domestic Bactrian camels have been one of the most important animals for steppe nomads since they were domesticated in 2500BC. They served as transportation and can carry 170kg to 250kg (375lbs to 550lbs) for 47km (30miles) per day, they can travel for 30 days continuously without drinking a drop of water! Their hairs are used for rope which encircles Ger camp. Their wools are used for garment and sock, a male adult camel can provide up to 18kg of wool per year. They also provide milk and meat.

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Revised: The Dolomites in Italy, often referred to

Revised: The Dolomites in Italy, often referred to as the "Pale Mountains," derive their name from their distinct pale hue, which becomes especially pronounced during sunrise and sunset. Legend has it that a romantic tale unfolded amidst these majestic peaks. According to the legend, the princess of the moon found herself enamored with the prince of the mountains. When the princess longed for her lunar home, the prince summoned his servants to drape the mountains in moon silk. As the silky veil enveloped the peaks, they radiated a luminous glow, miraculously curing the princess of her homesickness. This captivating legend adds an extra touch of enchantment to the already breathtaking Dolomite landscape.

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Dongchuan Red Land in the highland of Dongchuan Di

Dongchuan Red Land in the highland of Dongchuan District in China's Yunnan province, is a breathtaking sight to behold. The area is characterized by extensive stretches of vibrant red soil, enriched with oxidized iron and aluminum, resulting in a stunning crimson hue. It truly deserves the name "The God's Palette." One of the most remarkable features of Dongchuan Red Land is the captivating interplay between the red soil and the colorful crops, forming fascinating layers and patterns. Each season offers a unique landscape to behold. In late April to early May, the blooming potato flowers and ripe wheat create a mesmerizing blend of green and golden tones. From late August to early September, the fields are adorned with blooming cole flowers, adding touches of white to the red soil. In mid-November to December, as some lands are ploughed, others still showcase the beauty of barleys and wheats, resulting in a magnificent mixture of red, green, and golden hues. The combination of colors is simply spectacular regardless of the time of year!

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The tradition of eagle hunting is over a thousand

The tradition of eagle hunting is over a thousand years old and Genghis Khan is believed to have engaged in the sport. The Kazakhs inherited the sport from their Turkic and Mongol ancestors and were practicing it when they emerged as an ethnic group since 15th century. As one eagle hunter told National Geographic, "When Kazakhs came into the world, they were eagle hunters."

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Polar bears feeding on a whale carcass in Svalbard

Polar bears feeding on a whale carcass in Svalbard. Polar bears spend half of their life hunting for food, but less than 2% of the hunts are successful. They hunt the ringed seals and bearded seals, but they also scavenge for animal's carcasses. Their strong sense of smell helps them to hunt, they can smell a seal through 3 feet of packed snow and sniff out a seal on ice up to 20 miles away!

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Populus euphratica is one of a very few trees that

Populus euphratica is one of a very few trees that can live in the desert due to their strong vitality. The majority of Populus euphratica lives in China and 90% of them are around the Talimu River Basin in Xinjiang. This image was taken in an area called "Graveyard of Populus euphratica" near Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park, with full of death trees standing still. The tales of Uygur said that Populus euphratica has a life span of 3000 years, i.e. "live for 1000 years; stand for 1000 years after death; remain without rotting for 1000 years after falling".

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Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National

Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park @deathvalleynps, California. Do you know that Death Valley is the driest place in North America. It gets less than 2 inches (5 cm) average precipitation per year, thanks to the high mountains that largely obstruct moisture-laden air from reaching it! There is no even a single drop of rain in Death Valley for the whole year in 1929 and 1953!

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