Rare Photographs Of The Dancing Devils Of Liberia
The Liberian dancing devils assume the role of bush devils, spirits that originate from the spiritual world of the ‘Poro’, or ‘bush’. The communities they belong to have long been a part of the culture of certain ethnic groups that constitute present-day Liberia. In the Poro context, the dancing devils are not regarded as evil— they have the ability to inflict punishment on individuals, though this is only used to bring order to society. The devils used to dance only at traditional festivals, though with the arrival of the freed and freeborn American settlers in the 1800s, they brought their dance to imported Christian holiday celebrations such as Christmas. Despite the devils’ ability to adapt, the christian Americans became the ruling class and pushed these unorthodox traditional customs to the underground. Continue reading »
This Girl Has Mastered The Art Of Facebook Cover Photos
Enter Nikki, a Reddit user who has figured out how to insert herself into popular television shows and movies by masterfully interplaying her Facebook cover photo with her profile picture. Enjoy her brilliant Facebook cover photos below. Continue reading »
Winners Of The 2017 Underwater Photographer Of The Year
Organizers of the Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest have just announced their winning photos for 2017. Captions written by the photographers.
Underwater Photographer of the Year, 2017 – Dancing Octopus
Gabriel Barathieu / UPY 2017
“In the lagoon of Mayotte, during spring low tides, there is very little water on the flats. Only 30 cm in fact. That’s when I took this picture. I had to get as close as possible to the dome to create this effect. The 14 mm is an ultra wide angle lens with very good close focus which gives this effect of great size. The octopus appears larger, and the height of water also. Photographed off Mayotte Island on May 7, 2016.” Continue reading »
Guy Gives His Girlfriend Exactly What She Wants For Her Birthday
All this girl wanted was a generic party for her birthday, so her boyfriend made it as generic as possible. Continue reading »
Someone Has Made This Snow Kenny From The ‘South Park’
Just a couple of hours and such a cute snow Kenny is born! Isn’t he cute? Continue reading »
Tired Of Being Asked To Work For Free, This Artist Started Drawing These Client Requests
@forexposure_txt is a Twitter account dedicated to compiling quotes from artists who were expected to work for free. It was created by artist and writer Ryan Estrada. An artist has decided to take some of those quotes and use them to inspire various portraits of what she imagines those people look like. They’re part of a series titled “For Exposure,” and they were created for Format Magazine by Emmie Tsumura, a Toronto-based illustrator and graphic designer. Check out some of our favorites below. If you’re an artist then chances are that more than a few of them will resonate with you! Continue reading »
This Guy Shoots Awesome Wildlife Photography… From His Bedroom
Egyptian visual artist Amr Elshamy takes what looks like awesome underwater snaps, but in actual fact, everything is done from his room. Take a look at some of the stuff Amr creates below, as well as some behind-the-scenes shots. Continue reading »
This Photographer’s Business Card Changes Color Constantly And Never Looks The Same
Hungarian designer Réka Neszmélyi created an amazing business card that anyone would be jealous of. Created for photographer Al’z Ács and with help from logo artist Ádám Katyi, the card is extremely simple with only the email address and logo printed on it. Yet the stunning visual effect that covers more than half of the card makes all the difference… If features reflective foil that changes color depending on the angle and light from which you look at it! You never know which color will appear next… How cool is that?! Continue reading »
Let #GandalftheGuide Show You The Beauty Of New Zealand In This Photo Series
New Zealand has become inextricably linked to Tolkien’s story due to the fact that the film adaptations were shot there. An untold number of people have visited the country just so they could stand in the closest place we have to Middle Earth. Continue reading »
This Adventurous Couple Who Are Paid To Explore The World Will Give You A Serious Case Of Wanderlust
‘The Best Job in the World’ author, Ben Southall from Petersfield, Hampshire and his stunning Australian wife, Sophee are the definition of couple goals.
Sophee in Morocco:
The loved up pair with a taste for the extreme, launched, The Best Life in the World, last year with an incredible 34,000 mile journey from Singapore to London – in a mustard Land Rover. Since Ben got hitched to aspiring globetrotter, Sophee Smiles five years ago they have not stayed still, becoming one of the most enviable couples on the internet. Continue reading »
Guy And Pug Take Couply Photos Cuz Sometimes Your Dog’s Your Valentine
Jonathan Graziano is not one of those people. Why? Because this New York resident has got all the love he’ll ever need — with his charming Pug, Noodle. And to celebrate that love, Jonathan decided to take a series of couply photos with Noodle. The duo shared some of their favorite shots — and a deeper look into their special relationship! Continue reading »
A Family In Belarus Lives In A Very Small And Tiny Awesome House
A family in Belarus finds themselves comfortable in this new mini house they built. The square space of the habitat is just 16 m2 or around 160 sq ft. They are a family with a kid so it is around 5 m2 per person, including a bathroom, a kitchen an living space. Continue reading »
The Island In A Lake On An Island In A Lake On An Island
Lake Taal on the island of Luzon, in the northern end of the Philippines archipelago, holds a special distinction. It’s one of only two lakes in the world, as of now, to have a third order island within it —the lake itself being part of the order. In other words, Lake Taal, which is located within the island of Luzon, has an island (Volcano Island) that has a lake (Crater Lake) that contains its own small island called Vulcan Point. Continue reading »
Turn Your Apple Watch Into A 1984 Macintosh
If you have an apple watch, this charging stand is pretty nifty. Continue reading »
Photographer Vitaly Sokolovsky Captures Professional Ballet Dancers On The Streets Of Saint-Petersburg
Participants in the project “Dancing Petersburg” – dancers of various genres – from ballet troupes of the leading cities of the classical artists and ethnic dancers to dance enthusiasts of various contemporary trends. Continue reading »
Brave Woman Rescues Dog Who Fell Through The Ice
A dog named Freddie was walking on a lake in the city of Chingford (Essex, England) when all of a sudden he fell through the ice. Luckily a brave woman was close by and she decided to crawl out to him and bring him to safety while an amateur photographer caught the whole scene on camera. Continue reading »
When Pin-Ups Meet Harry Potter Cosplay
Ginny Di/Josh Randall
In this creative photoshoot, Ginny Di pays tribute to Gil Elvgren’s iconic pin-up art and Harry Potter in one fell swoop. Shot with the same pose and backdrop as iconic pin-up pieces, these mashups are perfectly spell-binding. Ginny Di is a well-known cosplayer who runs a Facebook page full of her awesome creations. She makes costumes for everything from Disney to Game of Thrones and Harry Potter. Continue reading »
A Giant Statue From Old Trash Movies Is Now Rests In Someone’s Backyard
Acccording to a Tumblr user trulyunpleasant: “This statue is a couple miles from where I live, just sitting in someones backyard. It was in two crappy Atlantis sword-and-sandal movies back in the 50′s/60′s. Then it sat on top of a bar (or club) for a few years, and then someone bought it for their house.” Continue reading »
This Birdhouse Inspired Side Table Is Designed For Reading
Designed with multi-functionality in mind, the Birdhouse Cabinet by Lianne Siebring of Siebring & Zoetmulder Design Products, is a light fixture, book marker, and storage solution all in one simple furniture piece. Continue reading »
The Story Of David Glasheen, A Real Life Robinson Crusoe
David Glasheen and Quasi © Brian Cassey
David Glasheen is a 70-year-old former businessman from Sydney’s North Shore who traded in his suit for a loincloth after losing most of his money in the stock market crash of 1987. He first visited Restoration Island in 1993, he acquired an interest in the island with his remaining money in 1994, and moved there permanently in 1997 with his girlfriend. But with no hot water, a bath or the mod cons she found it tough and left to return to the city. Since then he has upgraded accommodation on the island, and has lived there happily with his dog Quasi. Continue reading »
Photographer Michael Lee Captures London Like You’ve Never Seen Before
Michael Lee is a talented photographer, painter and artist based in London, UK. Michael received his MA in Fine Art from Middlesex University London. He shoots stunning abstract and hdr street photography. Continue reading »
This Solar-Powered Ecocapsule Lets You Live Off-The-Grid Anywhere In The World
If your fantasy is to live totally off-the-grid anywhere around the world, that dream just got one step closer to reality. Continue reading »
A Wearable ‘Shark Man’ Suit Lets You Build Your Own Private Space Anywhere
Conceived by product designer Yang Zhao, ‘SharkMan’ is a hybrid wearable furniture that lets you have your own private space anywhere. Designed to look like a shark’s fin, its shape can be altered to fit the user’s needs. For example, it can be opened if the user is on a laptop, or folded shut if the user decides to lie down to take a nap. Continue reading »
Use This Paper Roll Holder To Create A Fun Place To Write Lists Or Sketch Ideas
Minimalist, functional, and built to last, the Studio Roller, designed by New Zealand-based lifestyle company George & Willy, was originally built to accommodate a roll of butcher’s paper they found in their grandfather’s old boat shed. However, the simplicity of the design and the functionality it adds to interiors caught the eyes of many and it’s quickly become a staple in cafes, restaurant, offices, and homes. Continue reading »
The 1964 Dodge Power Wagon Crew Cab By Icon
Icon is a Californian builder known for their custom jeeps and trucks, the latest gem to roll out of their workshop is this spectacular 1964 Power Wagon Crew Cab. Jonathan Ward, founder of ICON, and his team, worked their magic on this one-of-a-kind based off a Dodge MegaCab 4×4, equipping it with a Magnuson supercharger, a Kore-Fox Racing suspension and a Gibson exhaust coated in stainless steel. Inside you´ll find the beautiful seats adorned by premium leather, and all the modern high-tech upgrades including an iPad mini with Retina display, speakers from Focal and, amps by JL Audio. Continue reading »
