Animals
Christeen- 10 hours ago - mag.audubon.org 
Slideshow: Spectacular Winter Wildlife - National Wildlife Federation
Animals 
Tamara- 9 hours ago - nwf.org
Animals are a miracle ! Nature is a miracle !
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Thanks for sharing the Camouflage link dear June ! 
Camouflage is a common way for animals to protect themselves from being hunted, or being spotted by what you hunt. In this animal camouflage photo collection, there is an animal hiding in each photo.
http://www.baba-mail.com/Content.aspx?emailid=3515&memberid=760606
AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS OF NATURE TAKEN IN JANUARY 2013
Animals 
Anna- 10 hours ago - photography.nationalgeographic.com
YOU CANNOT MISS IT-ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING PICT
Noted and Lovely Photos Moniaka 
Thank-You Everyone Involved;-0 3/2 will be back:-0 3/2
Photos: The Top New Species Discoveries in 2012
Animals Tamara- 4 hours ago - news.mongabay.com
World
Christeen - 3 hours ago - livinggreenmag.com
The Week in Wildlife - in Pictures
Offbeat 
Cher- 1 day ago - guardian.co.uk
Animal Pictures of the Week: 11 January 2013
Offbeat Cher- 1 day ago - telegraph.co.uk
Offbeat
Christeen- 5 hours ago - coolestone.com 
Have a look! Fantastic images!
Best nature pictures of 2012
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/12/best_nature_pictures_of_2012.html
These animals are trying their utmost to fool predators by blending into landscapes all over the world
They were taken by photographer Art Wolfe over a period of 35 years, for his work 'Vanishing Act'
Noted and Thank-You for All the Beautiful Photographs and Graphics Monika :-0 Thank-You Everyone involved with this Thread :-0 25/12
Monika
Star-Gazing Deer and a Prowling Jaguar: The Best of 2012's Wildlife Photography
Offbeat Cher- 13 hours ago - guardian.co.uk
Thanks Sandi!
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Animal Photos of the Week
Offbeat Cher- 22 hours ago - telegraph.co.uk
Offbeat
Cher- 22 hours ago - guardian.co.uk 
Thanks.
The Week in Wildlife - in Pictures
Offbeat Cher- 1 day ago - guardian.co.uk
Animal Photos of the Week
Offbeat Cher- 1 day ago - telegraph.co.uk
Animal Photos of the Week
Offbeat Cher- 1 day ago - telegraph.co.uk
Thanks for the forward Anneke!
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The 50 Best Animal Photos Of 2012A definitive collection of the best animal photojournalism of the year. Enjoy.
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http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/best-animal-photos-of-2012
Offbeat
Cher- 14 hours ago - theatlantic.com Birds of Paradise
Nine years ago, two men began an extraordinary quest to be the first to find and document all species of the legendary birds of paradise. After 18 expeditions and over 39,000 photographs, their vision is complete.
photo gallery "Paradise Found":
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/birds-of-paradise/laman-photography
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video "Photographing the Greater Bird of Paradise":
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/birds-of-paradise/behind-the-scenes-video
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Birds of Paradise - Pictures, More From National Geographic Magazine
Animals 
Sylvie- 4 hours ago - ngm.nationalgeographic.com
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40 Incredible Examples of Optical Illusions in Photos
http://www.boredpanda.com/funny-optical-illusions/
Amazing Painted Hands
Hand Painting Art by Guido Daniele
Guido Daniele was born in Soverato (Italy) and now lives and works in Milan. He graduated from Brera School of Arts (major in sculpturing) and he has been painting and participating in personal and group art exhibitions since 1968. In 1990 he added a new artistic experience to his previous ones: using the body painting technique he creates and paints models bodies for different situations such as advertising pictures and commercials, fashion events and exhibitions.
His personal artistic research has recently led him to the combination of the two traditional portrait techniques, which are photography and oil painting, laid on photographic support in the same way as Jan Saudek. So in this showcase we present 40 beautiful hand painting artworks by Guido Daniele.
http://www.noupe.com/inspiration/awesome-hand-painting-art-by-guido-daniele.html
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http://www.damncoolpictures.com/2009/11/best-hand-painting-art-ever.html
http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/3486413
The Week in Wildlife - in Pictures
http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/3486403
Sooooo lovely tag, dear June 
Thanks for the forward Anneke !
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unreal pictures:
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http://www.buzzfeed.com/miniusanotnormal/25-places-that-look-not-normal-but-are-actually-r-7lct?b=1
Animal Photos of the Week
http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/3482921
The Week in Wildlife - in Pictures
Amazing collection, dear Monika. Wildlife is always fascinating, always full of surprises and wonders. 
European Wildlife - National Geographic Magazine
Animals Sylvie- 5 hours ago - ngm.nationalgeographic.com
WOW! Thank you so much dear Monika, fascinating shots! Just pic. nr.9 (from Spiegel Online) with the fins of sharks is sad & disturbing.
I also have pics for you
Animals and their people
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/10/animals_and_their_people.html
Wildlife Competition: The best Animal Pictures of the Year
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Click on "Fotos" to them in big seize:
"Wildlife"-Wettbewerb - Die besten Tierbilder des Jahres
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You're welcome Lenicka & Barbara I'm so happy you like it, most of them are "gifts" from my friends. I adore your lovely & funny smiles, dear Lenicka.
Awesome, Breathtaking, Beautiful and Melodious Thanx for sharing Dear Monika and Gabriela
Oh , Gabriela , this is a touching and beautiful video !!
Both , the video and the music.
Tears in my eyes !! Thank you.
You must have an amazing arsenal with beautiful videos and pictures.
And all very beautiful.
Thank you my dear friends! Have a beautiful & magical week!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=HO2lWVJGWIg&feature=related
BEAUTIFUL pictures of the week Gabriela !! Thanks for sharing !!
Its raining Green Stars for you ! 
Animal Pictures of the Week: 19 October 2012
You cannot currently send a star to Danuta / Christeen because you have done so within the last week.
See photos from this series in National Geographic’s
In Pictures: Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners
Animals 
Johan- 9 hours ago - bbc.co.uk
Our beautiful planet.....
Environment
Mm - 3 hours ago - youtube.com 
Fantastic, breath-taking pics. Thank you so much dear Monika!
Oh ... YES, What a Wonderful World !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auSo1MyWf8g&feature=related
more butterflies for you
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2168654/Life-like-butterfly-kitten-finds-field-blue-winged-beauties.html
Nature’s “Mirror Mirror”: 13 Spectacular Photos with Water Reflection
http://blog.nwf.org/2012/03/natures-mirror-mirror-13-spectacular-photos-with-water-reflection/
25 Most Surprising Rock Formations From Around The World
The infinite variety of the Earth's geological forms will take your breath away.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/scott/most-surprising-rock-formations-from-around-the-wo
Best Photographs of the Night Sky of 2012
http://oddstuffmagazine.com/best-photographs-of-the-night-sky-of-2012.html
Little Mirrors – Beautiful Butterfly, as if made of Fine Glass Wings
http://oddstuffmagazine.com/little-mirrors-beautiful-butterfly-as-if-made-of-fine-glass-wings.html
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Thanks Gabriela for sharing!!
Offbeat
MmVerySic- 8 hours ago - youtube.com Good evening chere Monika! Good evening Paris!
It's not animal related but here a beautiful timelapse
For my dear friends ! 
David's images of life under the sea have amazed viewers around the world for four decades.
Some of his subjects are powerful and threatening, some are delicate, shy and elusive, but all are presented with an artistry and style that are easily and immediately recognizable. With a highly respected body of work that grows continuously, his images are always pushing the limits of underwater photography to new levels.
Here David presents some of his favorites, old and new, for your enjoyment.
http://www.daviddoubilet.com/portfolio.asp
Ashes and Snow is my absolute favorite Gabriela since I saw it the first time !
I love it. Glad you feel the same like me !
Beautiful in every way, breathtaking, magnificent, is the most calming and tranquil creation I have seen in my life so far, it never ceases to mesmerise me! Thank you dear Monika for posting this wonderful digital therapy.
Have a wonderful Sunday! 
National Geograpic - Simply Beautiful Photos
I'll post beautiful photoseries and videos in this topic ! We all need a break once in a while !
Environment Mm- 1 day ago - youtube.com
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