My Modern Met6 days agoThe Significance of Cherry Blossoms in Japanese Art & Cultureverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Kelly Richman-AbdouEvery year, villages, towns, and cities across Japan warmly welcome spring with waves of cherry blossoms. As the national flower of Japan (alongside the chrysanthemum and the iris), the cherry blossom—or sakura—holds a special place in Japanese culture. For centuries, people have flocked to see the …
My Modern MetLearn About the Importance of Cairns (And Why You Shouldn’t Make Your Own)verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Jessica StewartIf you've ever been on a hiking trail and seen a manmade stack of rocks, then you've encountered a cairn. Since prehistoric times, humans have stacked rocks as waymarkers or memorials. Scotland, in particular, is rife with cairns and, in fact, the word comes from the Gaelic word càrn meaning “heap …
My Modern MetTravel Down to the Tallest Underground Cave Waterfall in a High-Speed Glass Elevatorverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Regina SienraNature can be generous and bless a community with two wonders in the same place. Ruby Falls near Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the tallest and deepest underground waterfall in the U.S. It's located inside the scenic Lookout Mountain, making this one of the top destinations for nature lovers and …
My Modern Met3,000-Year-Old Greek Olive Tree in Greece Still Grows Olivesverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisTrees have a certain steadfast, understated beauty. Their longevity means they see people, seasons, and even historical events come and go. Some trees have seen more than others. One twisted, magnificent olive tree in the village of Ano Vouves on the Greek island of Crete has seen millennia …
My Modern MetRare Rainbow Clouds Appear in Iceland Thanks To Freezing Temperaturesverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Jessica StewartProfessionally, Jónína Guðrún Óskarsdóttir works as the head nurse at a small healthcare center. In her spare time, she loves to photograph and share her surroundings. Luckily for us, since she lives on the eastern coast of Iceland, her surroundings are incredible. As you might imagine, she has …
My Modern MetMesmerizing Stop-Motion Video Uses 12,000 Leaves To Explore Shapes and Colors of Foliageverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Regina SienraLeaves come in a myriad of colors and shapes, dyeing landscapes in vibrant hues throughout the year. However, their individual beauty is often overlooked. Photographer Brett Foxwell, also known as bfophoto, has dedicated a fair share of his projects to these humble plant components. For his video …
