This weekend we focus on photos from the beauty of Earth to artworks of man. Sometimes, it is worth it to take a few minutes and look around you. From swirling landscapes to funky art, it can take your breath away, or at least force you to pause and forget for a moment what the heck you were doing that was so important.
Too beautiful to be real? 16 surreal landscapes found on Earth
Here is a collection of beautiful photographs of planet Earth. They range from the deserts of Arizona to the Dolomites of Italy and from the slat of the Earth in Bolivia to triangular trees in Yemen. These are photos that invoke marvel.
The Geirangerfjord and Trollstigen, in Norway 360 degree photo
Norway is a country blessed with spectacular natural beauty. Its fjords have long been the subject of myths, wonder and stunning landscapes. Here is one of the fjords of Norway in a 360-degree view (bear with the program, it takes some time to load). Then click through here for more of Norway’s nature.
7 pieces of freaky airport art that defy explanation
Here is another series of pictures. This time they are manmade pieces of art found in airports. These photos reveal flying corn, leaping two-story rabbits and a rearing mustang. Enjoy these pictures and let us know if there are other airport artworks that deserve inclusion in a new list.
Charlie Leocha is the President of Travelers United. He has been working in Washington, DC, for the past 14 years with Congress, the Department of Transportation, and industry stakeholders on travel issues. He was the first consumer representative to the Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protections appointed by the Secretary of Transportation from 2012 through 2018.
