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We are always extolling the virtues of garage sales; the joy of recycling and re-using and respecting perfectly good finds. And then there is the joy of Ansel Adams' photography: he was one of the original environmentalists who understood the beauty and inspirational quality of nature.

We have followed nature conservation organization Wild Wonders of Europe since they launched the biggest nature photography project ever.

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Let me get this straight. You want me to leave my house, go outside and run around like a bunch of Barenaked Ladies? And you'll give me $1,000 toward a cool camping trip if you like the picture I take?

Image: © 2010 Jane Fulton Alt ~ Marissa, Crude Awakening

The stares of individuals, families, friends -- wavering between defiant and hopeless -- in Jane Fulton's "Crude Awakening" project invoke a visceral impact.

Image credit: Mark Moffett

Two of photographer Antonio Briceño's diptych portraits from Rwanda.

Image: Compliments of Matthew R. Nichols

This image sent in by an alert reader captures the oil spill in a nutshell: high emotions provoking outraged action, the BP logo besmirched, and all of us wishing that someone could just phone "Restore America" to make it all right again.

Image: Wild Wonders of Europe

What does it take to be a great birdwatcher? A lot of patience. A sense of purpose, of mission. A good bit of luck. Humor and humility.

Photo via The Telegraph

At 60 year old, Rajan still enjoys taking a dip in the crystal waters off his island home--and he doesn't let the fact that he weighs as much as a large truck slow him down.

All images via www.capefarewell.com - artwork by David Buckland

The Cape Farewell project continues to spread the climate change message in brilliantly creative ways this week as their Unfold exhibition opens in