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Even with city lights blazing, some fireflies—like the rare dot-dash in Washington D.C. and the common Eastern fireflies in New York City—still glow in urban spots. These little beetles need dark patches to send their signal and find mates, making parks and quiet corners their secret hideouts. It's a surprising glimpse of nature holding on right where we least expect it. Although they face threats from light pollution, pesticide use, and climate change, there are actionable steps we can take to preserve their environments. Head to the link in bio to learn more about how you can help protect the fireflies' glow. Photographs by @sriram_murali 

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Holmes and Watson. The Three Musketeers. Some things work better together—and that's especially true when it comes to food. When certain vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are eaten together, they can have a bigger health impact than when eaten separately. This concept is called nutrient synergy, where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Science shows that consuming these vitamins and minerals in unison can boost your nervous and immune systems and improve heart health. Learn more about nutrient synergy at the link in bio. Photograph by BDMcIntosh, Getty Images 

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A spate of intense solar flare activity prompted a rare aurora borealis in the skies above the saguaro-strewn desert outside Tucson, Arizona. “I’ve chased the northern lights as far as Canada’s Northwest Territories, but there was just no way I’d have thought of it happening here,” says photographer Jack Dykinga. “I think it’s the closest thing to magic that you can see.” Photo by Jack Dykinga 

Haruka

🤍 @haruka_okinawa_sea 真っ白な砂地 ふわふわな雲の上の様☁️🫧 🩱 @trudive_japan #okinawajapan #underwaterphotography #水下攝影 #โอกินาว่า 

东远

오늘, 미친 날씨의 노들섬. 여기로 제발 가주세요.. Noddle Island of the day. Please go here.. 💁🏻‍♂️ 스마트폰 하나로 디지털 노마드의 삶을 ! 똥손도 배우는 폰카 포토클래스 & 인스타 마케팅클래스 예약중. 프로필 링크에서 후기및 커리큘럼을 확인하세요. 🎥 #shotoniphone 16pro 

卡西姆

A few favorites from my last Iceland adventure. Nature at its rawest and most magical. 🌿🇮🇸 #iceland #iceland🇮🇸 #icelandtrip #icelandic #icelandnature #icelandadventure #ايسلندا 

卡西姆

Tall, wild, and unforgettable — Háifoss 💦🇮🇸 #iceland #iceland🇮🇸 #icelandic #icelandtrip #icelandnature #icelandroadtrip #icelandadventure #haifoss #ايسلندا 

卡西姆

Nature’s symmetry—Stuðlagil Canyon 🇮🇸🖤 #iceland #iceland🇮🇸 #icelandtrip #icelandic #icelandnature #icelandadventure #studlagilcanyon #stuðlagil #ايسلندا 

JP

HUMANS OF BHUTAN 🇧🇹 Over the past ten days, we had the privilege of visiting this enchanting country of Bhutan, nestled quietly in South Asia between India and China. Our experience was among the most authentic travel experiences we’ve ever had. Bhutan stands out for its exclusivity, starting with its $100 per day Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) visa, as the country prioritizes quality tourism over quantity. Our experience was very human, the people we met were very warm and the culture was pristine. We were able to immerse ourselves in their cultural rituals and get a deeper understanding of Buddhism as well 🙌🏼 Along the way we met many locals, who were very keen on having their photos taken. It made it easier that I was wearing the traditional Bhutanese outfit, everyone told me it looks good on me, some even assumed I was local 😅 Thank you @bridgetobhutan for making this trip happen for us 🇧🇹🙌🏼 If you consider traveling to Bhutan (highly recommended), get in touch with them and they will facilitate everything (visa, stays, on-the-ground logistics, activities and hikes) ✈️ Shots taken on Sony A7IV & ZV-E1, with 50mm f/1.2, 24mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.4, 16-35mm f/2.8 📸 #bhutan #travel #portrait #photography #portraitphotography #SonyAlpha