I don’t know what to do. You’re so used to expecting the unexpected now. What’s a writer a to do? Keep going I suppose. Keep going. The Glasswing Butterfly is part of the brush-footed family, known for their front legs that resemble hairy brushes. However, it is the transparent tissue between the veins that gives the butterfly its name. Found throughout Central America and into Mexico, this species is just another example of natures beauty. Click the pic.
As somebody who’s spent extensive time getting blown and watching Planet Earth, I can say that this definitely looks like the movement. Coming to Discovery March 23rd, BBC’s original 11-part series, Life will give viewers a chance to see nature at it’s most extraordinary. The video above highlights the numerous “firsts”, or never-before captured natural phenomena that the makers of Life were able to get on film. I’m juiced already.
I’m falling in love with flowers. Untouched by the human hand, flowers are merely nature in its finest form. The colors, the shapes, the intricacies. All wonderful things. Where are the girls that wear flowers in their hair? I think I’d like to meet them. As for Crocuses, they can be found in a range of areas, from meadows to woodlands and are known to vary in color from lilac to yellow to white. I don’t know. Flowers just seem so perfect to me. Flowers are like our lives. We start out small and blossom into something beautiful. Yes. That is it. And now it’s time for bed.
Think of us as facilitators. Facilitators with the sole purpose of sharing all that is wonderful. Assist men perhaps. The Chris Pauls and John Stocktons of the internet. Laugh out loud. The Chris Paul of the internet. Damn. But in all seriousness. This is actually going on. And this shit actually happened. And this is just what’s been caught on tape. So I can only imagine what hasn’t. That is all.
So I was sitting in the back of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The fact that this is one of my favorite cars –why, I have no real idea– has nothing to do with anything. What also has nothing to do with anything is that the owner of the car, my girlfriend, likes the older, squared models better. I detest them; these differences are further away from anything relevant than I thought, but they are funny because she drives a car I love but likes the older models WAY better, go figure. Honestly, the shit I am about to recap is so fucking funny that I have to delay. If you would have seen the look on this Shih-Tzu’s smug little face you would have felt as the title presumes I did. Yes, presumes. I mean I felt, and still do feel, as though my soul was taken but I won’t know ’til Judgment Day. So…we planned to have sex in the backseat of the Jeep to make an episode.
I think nature is perfection. Untouched by the hands of humans the colors, shapes and sounds that nature creates are nothing short of magical. Thank you April for the wonderful pics.
Coming in right around 9 pounds is the bald uakari. As far as attraction goes, the redder the better as the uakari’s bright red facial skin is a sign of good health and an indication of a viable mate. Inhabiting the Amazon River Basin, within areas of Brazil and Peru the uakari have evolved to become an arboreal species, living amongst the treetops to avoid the rising height of water during the rainy season. On the brink of extinction, the uakari is one of the Amazon’s many treasures, as conservationists strive to protect its habitat. I don’t know about you, but the uakari makes me wonder what else is out there. It’s not just us humans chillin on earth. There’s a lot more going on than that. Hit the MORE for a video detailing the lifestyle of this Peruvian primate.
Hyphen just showed me his greatest youtube ever. Ever? Ever? Debatable. But it’s up there. I know, I know you’ve seen this too. But she hasn’t, so let her enjoy it. This is getting fun. Not to say that it wasn’t before. But thank you for rockin with the bowties. Feel free to hit us with any thoughts, ideas, opinions, or questions. The Contact Us is just a click away.
Blooming between late spring and early summer, the spring gentian is one of the more unique flowers of the Gentiana family. Nurturing to butterflies and honeybees for pollination, the seeds of gentian are spread across land by ants, collecting and carrying seeds across sunny meadows from Ireland to Russia. Also able to thrive in high mountainous ranges, the flowers have also been spotted in the mountains of Turkey, Iraq and Iran. European folklore states that picking a gentian may result in death, while bringing one into someone’s home will get you struck by lightning.
It’s funny. Kind of feel like we’re starting all over again. Almost as if this was the 4th day of the bowties. For the evening we’re highlighting the other half of our primary effort. Relating our thoughts on the extra ordinary. (This one’s more extraordinary to me, but you never know…) The Pistol Shrimp. It’s amazing to consider the plethora of abilities that we’ve developed as living beings. Forget humans, shrimp in the ocean can stun their prey with sound! Who would’ve knew? D.S perhaps. Ladies and gentleman we’re living in a crazy crazy world. I don’t think we can really explain it, so we might as well enjoy ourselves while we’re here. As always, thanks for visiting Wine & Bowties. Your feedback’s always appreciated.
No publication holds the global photography game down like National Geographic. For decades, the magazine has been responsible for literally millions of stunning photos, documenting the planet’s most captivating scenes. Every year, Nat Geo holds an international photo competition, allowing photographers around the world to submit their best work. Here are some of the winners and honorable mentions in the categories of people, places and nature for ‘09.
When the brother Roy showed me this I knew it was something special. Something to be cherished, and saved for a special day. Well, it doesn’t get more special than today. Consider this one a gift, from Roy, on behalf of W&B, to you. Merry Christmas.
I’ve said it before. The wonders that lie within the ocean will exceed our wildest dreams. An entire world full of life that has yet to really be explored, or understood? It’s amazing, so amazing. Presented today are images of the ever elusive white whale blowing bubbles in the ocean. The ocean’s more geeked then we’ve ever imagined. And you thought you needed trees to blow o’s…
A quick thank you to everyone that fucks with the bowties. This is a dream come true and we haven’t even done anything yet. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You’re far too kind!
Featured above is the work of Guido Daniele. Seriously, that’s his name. Bruh is icy though. Born in Soverato, Italy, Guido graduated from the Brera School of Arts in 1972, at the time working with hyper realistic illustrations on behalf of major corporations and companies. However, in 1990, Guido really started going dumb, adding a new element to his artistic creations. Using the “body painting” technique, Guido found a new canvas to create his realistic illustrations upon. Hit the MORE to see how Guido really gets down.
Nature’s just ridiculous. I’m always amazed by nature videos because it’s merely what was captured on film. The most out of pocket shit is popping off right now all over the world. And the majority of it will never be seen by a human eye. Antelopes attacking squirrels, and dolphins going bad on sea otters. It’s all happening as we speak. If that’s not amazing I don’t know what is. Maybe this. Presented above is a woodpeckers unfortunate run in with a snake. Like most things on the bowties, we’re really just getting started, please believe there’s more to come.
