Star Trail Images Taken From the International Space Station

Aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Don Pettit has an incredibly unique perspective of Earth and the night sky. He recently set his camera to take long-exposure photographs as the ISS orbits the globe (at 17,000mph), producing literally out-of-this-world imagery of Earth at night. Along with a shower of bright star trails, light from major cities is seen streaking across the planet’s surface—the Aurora Borealis …

Instagrammable Bathrooms Around the World

Most people only take a trip to the toilet out of pure bodily necessity, but according to a new book by Lonely Planet, bathrooms could soon become the next hot spot for world travelers. In the book, titled “Toilets: A Spotter’s Guide,” the travel experts scoured the globe to uncover the world’s most scenic, bizarre and luxurious lavatories. A few examples include a secluded bathroom …

Alluring Images of LA’s Vibrant Courtyards

LA-native TJ Tambellini tracks down the uncomplicated beauty of Los Angeles’ vibrant patios and balconies in his photo series “Court Yard.” Zooming in on lush details like a turquoise lawn hose or a set of sun-drenched pool chairs, the images deliver an alluring look at behind-the-scenes SoCal through thoughtful framing and pleasing color pairings. It’s “not a straight documentation of these central courtyards, but rather …