limestone

Starry Photos of Glowworms in Limestone Caves

In New Zealand, there's a species of glowworm called Arachnocampa luminosa -- commonly known as the New Zealand glowworm -- that can be found in dark, wet caves. Photographer Joseph Michael made these insects the subject of a series of photos titled "Luminosity."

Photos Showing the Beauty of Japanese Limestone Mines

Japanese photographer Naoya Hatakeyama has spent the past 25 years documenting man's interaction of nature in factories, quarries, and mines. One particular subject that he has given a great deal of time and attention to is Japanese limestone mining. His beautiful large-scale images show the destructive blasts used to break up the rocks, and the man-made landscapes left behind in their wake.