Kissing Turtles
Two green turtles look as if they are kissing while swimming off the coast of Tenerife, Spain. (Montse Grillo / Barcroft Media)
Buddha’s Birthday
The Lantern Festival in Seoul, South Korea, celebrates Buddha’s birthday. Buddha was born approximately 2,557 years ago; the exact date is unknown, but Buddha’s official birthday is celebrated on the full moon in May in South Korea, which is May 17 this year. In photos by Chung Sung-Jun / Getty Images. Continue reading »
The 9th Contest of Afro-Hairdressers
Girls present African-Colombian hairstyles during the 9th contest of Afro-hairdressers, in Cali, Valle del Cauca departament, Colombia, on May 12, 2013. The Afro hairstyles have their origins in the time of slavery, when women sat to comb their children hair after work. In photos by Luis Robayo / AFP Photo. Continue reading »
The Hunting
A lion stalks a zebra against the crimson dawn skies of the Masai Mara, Kenya. (Paul Goldstein/Rex Features)
Julianne Moore for ELLE Magazine
Julianne Moore is a British–American actress and children’s book author. A prolific cinema actress since the early 1990s, Moore has established a successful career in both art house and Hollywood films. Continue reading »
Tallulah Morton for Fit For Print
Tallulah-Morton is an Australian fashion model born in 1991 in North Sydney, New South Wales. Continue reading »
Chloë Moretz for Nylon Magazine, May 2013
Chloë Moretz, an American actress, poses for Nylon Magazine, May 2013. She began her acting career at the age of seven and has appeared in films such as The Amityville Horror, Days of Summer, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Kick-Ass, Let Me In, Hugo, and Dark Shadows. Continue reading »
Winona Ryder for Interview Magazine, May 2013
Winona Ryder, an American actress, poses for Interview Magazine, May 2013. Continue reading »
Soundbrick Bluetooth Speaker + Free Shipping!
We love our music and we especially like to listen to it WHEREVER we want. This high-quality bluetooth speaker gives you the freedom to do just that and for only $39 you really can’t beat it. Not only does it put out crystal clear sound but it also comes with a built-in Mic so you can use it as a speakerphone. And not to forget, this price includes the cost of shipping for all continental USA customers as well.
Key Features:
Amplifies sound from Bluetooth-enabled gadgets
Excellent stereo sound
Built-in microphone
Transforms smartphones into speakerphones
Volume control and one-touch answer button
Nonslip rubber finish
Works with Smart Phones iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, and most Bluetooth-enabled devices
Soundbrick Bluetooth Stereo Speaker with Built-in Mic, only $39 on Design You Trust Deals.
Miley Cyrus for V Magazine #83, Summer 2013
Miley Cyrus, a daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, an American actress and a singer-songwriter, poses for V Magazine #83, Summer 2013. Continue reading »
Keira Knightley for Rika, Spring/Summer 2013
Actress Keira Knightley for Rika Magazine. Keira intimately photographed by her friend photographer Emily Hope with styling by Henry Thomas. Continue reading »
Conceptual “Cut Food” Photography by Beth Galton
A visual collaboration between the photographer Beth Galton & food stylist Charlotte Omnes, and it’s called “Cut Food” and it features a look at food in a way you normally would not see it. According the Beth, the series was originally inspired by an assignment in which they were required to cut a burrito in half for their client. They decided to take it a step further with this series and take a look past the surface of these food we commonly eat and into the interior worlds of these products. Continue reading »
Milla Jovovich for Vogue Turkey, May 2013
Actress, model and singer Milla Jovovich poses for Vogue Turkey, May 2013. Continue reading »
The 26th Annual Houston Art Car Parade in Houston
The Art Car Parade is the highlight of a three-day celebration of the drive to create: Art Car Weekend. But it all began with a donated 1967 Ford staton wagon and $800 worth of paint and plastic fruit. And now, 26 years later, it attracts 250+ vehicles (and other entries) from 23 states, Canada, and Mexico. Photo: Art cars is seen on Allen Parkway during the 26th Annual Houston Art Car Parade on May 11, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Photos by Scott Halleran. Continue reading »
The Penguin Semi Submersible Boat
A compact semi submersible for leisure activities called a ‘Penguin’ is launched near Ulsan in South Korea. The Penguin makes it easier to explore underwater without any diving equipment while concurrently functioning as a boat. (EPA/YONHAP)
Jiangcheng No.1
A sculpture made of 13 retired cars in ‘Jiangcheng No.1’ Creative Culture Park in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei province. The sculpture, Rebirth 2013, is placed inside the park that used to be a factory back in last century. The first walking tractor of China was produced here in the factory in 1957. (AFP)
Neko-Sushi (Sushi Cats)
Sushi Cats (Neko-Sushi) by the Japan-based company Tange & Nakimushi Peanuts are a series of photographs of cute dressed up felines resting on top of sushi rice. The cats are a magical and historical creature that have been influencing humans since the beginning of time. Tange & Nakimushi Peanuts has released a mobile game app for iPhone and Android phones featuring the Sushi Cats. Continue reading »
San-Zhi – The Abandoned Pod Village in Taiwan
San Zhi, Taiwan is an abandoned vacation resort on the northern coast of Taiwan. It was built in the early 1980s, but construction of the futuristic resort ceased after a series of fatal accidents.
Even though it never opened as a vacation resort, San Zhi can still be toured. The strange pod-like buildings act as a tourist attraction. The colors of the pod-like buildings depend on their location. The buildings in the west are green, in the east pink, in the south blue, and in the north white. Continue reading »
Invisible Hieroglyphics
Hieroglyphics is a system of writing that serves as a form of communication. They represent an imprint of the world as it was told in the past for the future to decipher and understand. These writings are a window into another world. Today, the touchscreen interface is our window into another world and the writings are smudged onto the screen instead of carved into stone. Its subtle, but if you strip away the hardware and software, what’s left is a finger painting that illustrates the story of how we communicate. Continue reading »
Apple Depot Earbuds with Mic & Remote
We know how tough it is to find a durable and affordable pair of headphones these days and is why we’re bringing these In-Ear Stereo PolyPhones to the table. These headphones combine high quality sound output with scientifically developed sound isolation that creates a music listening experience you won’t be disappointed with, especially for ONLY $15.
These WHITE PolyPhone headphones (shown in the pictures above) even come in a sleek carrying case so you can protect your earbuds when they’re not in use.
If you’re active like us you know how many pairs of headphones you blow through in a given year so a nice extra set is always needed. With these headphones the molded earpieces fit your ear perfectly and they’re formed to comfortably seal the ear, thus allowing you to experience your music and conversations to their fullest potential. The remote control gives you total freedom to start, stop, pause music and video, answer calls, and adjust volume, all right from your fingertips. And lastly, the built-in microphone works great and is positioned perfectly to catch your voice and to block out background sounds. What’s not to love?
Key benefits:
In-ear earpieces are molded for optimum comfort and sound isolation
High quality ABS cylinders are moisture-proof and water resistant
Remote control and microphone are positioned at an optimum distance on the cord for efficient hands-free communication and playback control
Powerful full-range frequency response
Copenhagen Ink Festival
Pernille Ferdinandsen receives a neck tattoo from Peter Madsen during the third Copenhagen Ink Festival which opened Thursday May 9, 2013 in Copenhagen, Denmark, the biggest tattoo festival in Northern Europe. During the three days, 180 of the world’s best and most celebrated national and international tattoo artists show the audience their skills in making art on the body and tattoo’s on the audience. (Lars Krabbe/AP Photo) Continue reading »
Fake Chicken Run
Travelling at a top speed of 70mph, this cheetah chased and caught a fake chicken as staff at the Mukuni Big 5 safari in Livingstone, Zambia, prepared it for its life back in the wild. (Barcroft)
Cosplay Leipziger Buchmesse 2013
The Leipzig Book Fair (Leipziger Buchmesse) is the second largest book fair in Germany after the Frankfurt Book Fair. The fair takes place annually over four days at the Leipzig Trade Fairground in the northern part of Leipzig, Saxony. It is the first large trade meeting of the year and as such it plays an important role in the market and is often where new publications are first presented.
Otoya Ittoki, Leipziger Buchmesse 2013, Germany. (Photo by AzurBlueDragon) Continue reading »
Jet-powered Paint by Tarinan von Anhalt
Jet-powered paint splatters an 8-foot-by-8-foot canvas just off the runway of Palm Beach International Airport. A diminutive woman in a black cat suit teeters as she tosses quarts of brightly colored paint into the hurricane-force winds created by a Lear jet’s engine. The question isn’t whether this is art, agree those who pay Tarinan von Anhalt $50,000 a pop to watch this spectacle.
Captain Chad Gilmore readies the engine to start blowing jet wash for the painting. (Thomas Cordy/The Palm Beach Post)
Paint is scattered in the jet wash. (Thomas Cordy/The Palm Beach Post)
Painting is halted so more plastic tarp can be laid on the tarmac. A small private plane near the painting area was speckled in blue paint and had to be cleaned before the princess could continue with the multiple canvases planned for the day. (Thomas Cordy/The Palm Beach Post)
Princess Tarinan von Anhalt manipulates the paint on a large canvas. (Thomas Cordy/The Palm Beach Post)
Von Anhalt paints in the jet wash. (Thomas Cordy/The Palm Beach Post)
Princess Tarinan tosses a column of purple paint into the jet wash. (Thomas Cordy/The Palm Beach Post)
Von Anhalt instructs the pilot to reduce engine power as assistants prepare to move one of her finished paintings. (Thomas Cordy/The Palm Beach Post)
Princess Tarinan works on a canvas. (Thomas Cordy/The Palm Beach Post)
Von Anhalt reloads a blue painting bottle. (Thomas Cordy/The Palm Beach Post)
Von Anhalt’s face bears the paint splatter from her jet wash painting technique. (Thomas Cordy/The Palm Beach Post)
Princess Tarinan von Anhalt poses with a canvas at the event. (Thomas Cordy/The Palm Beach Post)
Wood Bridge In Netherlands
Commissioned by the Province of Friesland, Oak (Onix and Achterbosch Architecture) has developed a road bridge that connects 2 districts of Sneek on either side of the A7 motorway. The bridge was designed for a municipality that wished to establish a new city marker along the motorway. Framework The Department of Public Works, the user of the bridge, stated that it wished to use more wood in its constructions.
