1. The Melissani Cave, Island of Kefalonia
The Melissani cave, also known as The Cave of the Nymphs (Goddess/Pretty
Ladies), is an impressive natural wonder of a rocky cave where the cave
has two big chambers which caved in several thousand years ago and is
now filled with crystal waters. When venturing into the cave, there will
be a sudden change of light due to the reflection of the brackish water
- a pair of the adaptive lenses that respond well to the change of the
sudden light will leave you with an enjoyable and exhilarating
experience as you don’t have to struggle to adjust to the sudden flood
of bright sunlight upon arrival at the oval opening.
2. Lawkaoushaung Temple, Bagan
The slow shedding of light at what is touted one of the world's most
breathtaking sunrises has the ability to leave its viewer in awe. During
peak season, the hot air balloons that float above breathtaking
Bhuddist temples, pagodas and monasteries look just like a giant
mushroom forest in the sky. This view is best appreciated early in the
morning when temperatures are low and light is optimal for photography.
3. Vitoria Falls, South Africa
The rare and hypnotic phenomenon tends to occur between April and August
around the full moon during high-water season at Victoria Falls in
Zambia. This moonbow - a rainbow produced by light reflected off the
surface of the moon refracting off of moisture in the air - has been
described as looking like a "faint white milky arc with no colour in it"
to the naked eye.
4. Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand
Glide silently over waters by boat under thousands of glowworms into the
world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Arachnocampa luminosa, a species
of glowworms found exclusively in New Zealand, are tiny, bioluminescent
creatures that produce a blue-green light. Pick from a variety of ways
be it the three-hour black water tubing, five-hour abseiling and
climbing trip or a boat to witness a fantasy-like starry night
underground.
5. Yuanyang Rice Paradice, China
The vast area of terraced paddy fields is a result of a technique of
cultivation derived from the Hani people of the Yuanyang region in
China. The rice terraces start from the summit of 2,500 metres above
ground and stretches over a breathtaking landscape of several hundred
hectares. A springtime visit promises a view of rice paddies across
mirror-like and various splashes of colours and reflections of the sky
and surrounding hills. Equip yourself with a pair of lenses that gets
darker under hot climate and is reactive to both direct and indirect UV
light, so that optimal amount of light reaches your eyes, reducing eye
fatigue and strain, as you stand under the bright sunlight to capture
the beautiful scene in front of you.
6. Swing at the Edge of the World, Ecuador
When swinging out so high above ground, the changing of sunlight from
different angles can irritate your eyes. To make sure you don't miss the
stunning details of the wildest ride of your lifetime, located at La
Casa del Árbol in Baños, a responsive pair of lens that continuously
adapts to varying light will ensure you a comfortable vision as well as
an memorable and thrilling ride.
7. Grand Prismatic Spring, USA
The vivid colours in the Grand Prismatic Spring in Wyoming are a result
of pigmented bacteria in the microbial mats that grow around the edges
of the mineral-rich water. The hues may change and become more or less
vibrant depending on the kinds of bacteria thriving at the time but the
beauty of the hot spring is undeniably evident.
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