Project Shadow Success!

Project Shadow took place on the Fall Equinox, September 22, 2013.  Over 1000 people from more than 50 countries joined the event. Photos were posted from 30+ of those countries, and 20+ states in the USA.  Many more participated through "likes" and comments.  Click on the following links to view slideshows of the shadow images entered into Project Shadow.... MANY, MANY THANKS!!!!

Explore Project Shadow slideshows: Animals, Objects, Shadows in the Sky, Shadow People, Sihouette People, World Around Us.

     

     

     

View slideshows for information on the photos posted above, and view locations from Egypt to Nepal to United States to Argentina to Myanmar and more!

The event ended but comments, interactions and posted photos may continue to be viewed in the Project Shadow Event on Facebook.

Next XplorMor Event to take place in December 2013: 2nd Annual Project Solar Day.

Get Out there. Photograph. Share.

Project Shadow Event

Project Shadow will take place on the Fall Equinox, September 22, 2013

Project Shadow aims for participants to post photos of shadows on the Fall Equinox when the “Earth is not tilted toward or away from the Sun and the length of the day is the same at all points on the Earth's surface.”   The goal is to capture shadows around the planet on a single day as seen through each person’s perspective, and to promote getting out there and sharing the experience through photography.  A shadow could be of a building, your cat, a tree, you… possibilities are endless… get as creative as you wish!  See links below for examples of shadow photography.

The reason for participating is to have fun.  It’s about coming together as a community and sharing our vision, creativity and a moment of our day.  The photos may also allow us to see other parts of the world.   And, if the weather is bad and shadows cannot be seen, add some innovation.

Everyone is welcome.  Join the Event on Facebook.

Read more: Project Shadow 2013

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XplorMor on the Wildside

While on expeditions, the XplorMor team enjoys spotting and observing wildlife in natural habitats.  It's an exciting feeling to be walking along a trail, and catch a movement with the corner of your eye, only find a rare snake slithering in the grasses or an endangered American Crocodile chewing on a fish or the tiniest of caterpillars hanging on a leaf prick you with its stingers while your stooping to take a photograph!  The joys of exploring the wild.

XplorMor Expedition Wildlife Photos - Green Iguana

It's wonderful to just get out there and explore our world; however, it's another to open yourself up to spying creatures in the wild, especially the minute ones that are so easily missed. XplorMor Team has found that documenting the wildlife creates a further depth to getting out there, a whole new layer in the natural world.  And, an important one.  The explorer should be aware of all facets of the world they are exploring in order to make their impression the least impactful, to solely observe and leave no trace.

XplorMor on the Wildside - Woolly Bear Caterpillar

Recently, and thanks to identification assistance from  iNaturalist, we have begun to identify and catalogue much of the wildlife encountered on XplorMor Expeditions.  This has also lead to a better understanding of the environments we've explored by educating us in a new way about the habitats and importance of ecosystems.

XplorMor Expedition Wildlife Photos - Atlantic Ghost Crab

Watch XplorMor Wildlife Slideshows: Birds, Fish and Crustaceans, Insects, Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians.

Those not yet identified are noted.  If you have any questions, comments or further information on a species, please contact XplorMor.  We will happily share your valuable insights!