Surreal Photo Manipulations By Laurent Rosset Turn Landscapes Into Giant Waves
Architect and digital artist Laurent Rosset creates sweeping photographic landscapes the seem to curl upward into infinity like an enormous wave that obliterates the sky. Rosset uses much of his own photography to create each image and enjoys discovering how even slight manipulations can vastly change the composition or meaning of a photograph. You can see more of his work on Instagram, and if you liked this also check out Aydin Buyuktas. Continue reading »
Military Dads Have Tea With Their Daughters In Touching Photo Series
Lieutenant Navy Officer Andrew Bradstreet and Aliya. © Vanessa Hicks Photography
As a mom and Navy veteran, Vanessa Hicks knows that military family life can be challenging. That’s why she decided to celebrate the bond between military parents and their kids. Continue reading »
Symbiosis Of Retro And Modernity: Russian Car By Bilenkin Vintage
This may dispel all the stereotypes of the Russian automotive design. New Russian car Bilenkin Vintage which was represented at Dubai International Motor Show 2015, is astonishing with its charm and elegancy. The car body and interior are made in the beautiful retro style, but engine and the technical side are based on BMW 3 Series. Continue reading »
World’s Longest Tunnel Slide To Open In London This Summer
Opening in London later this year, is this huge tunnel slide wrapped around the ArcelorMittal Orbit, a sculpture that was designed for the 2012 Olympics. The slide will allow visitors to loop their way through parts of the structure on their way to the ground. The tight corkscrew design of the tunnel slide will have visitors descending 178m (over 583 feet), from the observation level to the ground. Continue reading »
Beautiful Women Portraits By Marta Bevacqua
A great photograph? “The atmosphere that moves something inside the viewer, that makes him fly with imagination, feel emotions or think about something.” Continue reading »
New Entries For The 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer Of The Year Contest
The National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is now accepting entries. Harness the power of photography and share your stunning travel experiences from around the globe. Enter your most powerful photos for a chance to become the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. Show us photos that tell the story of a place or reveal insights about what inspires you when you travel. The contest ends May 27, 2016.
Eid ul Fitr Prayer
This is a general view of Eid ul Fitr Prayer at Alamgir Mosque in Varanasi, Uttarpradesh, India. Eid prayers, also known as Salat al-Eid and Salat al-Eidain , is the special prayer offered to commemorate two Islamic festivals.This image depicts the Hindu–Muslim brotherhood exploring the dynamics of communal relations in Varanasi-a holy city of the Hindus. Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Photo and caption by Sirsendu Gayen / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest) Continue reading »
Why Is This Little House In The Middle Of The Street In New York?
American artist Mark Reigelman II has created little house covers for the manholes in New York City. When thinking about what type of installation to create, he started looking around the city and noticed the plastic orange steam tubes, that are placed over manholes to release steam. Continue reading »
Meet Smoothie, The World’s Most Photogenic Cat
Type the words “smoothie” and “cat” into Google and you’re sure to find some pretty horrific results. But while a cat smoothie might not be to everybody’s tastes, we can all find something to like about this beautiful British Longhair named Smoothie. Continue reading »
Explorer Matthias Haker Discovers Crumbling Churches, Overgrown Synagogues and Golden Chapels
These illuminating images show the crumbling remains of some of the worlds places of worship. The shots include golden chapels, overgrown synagogues and eerily silent rooms that were once used for prayer. They were visited by Matthias Haker, a 31-year-old photographer from Potsdam, Germany. Adding to the general intrigue of his images, Matthias never discloses the location of a shot – not even the town, country or continent. Continue reading »
Absolutey Stunning Artworks And Funny Soviet Posters In The Pin-Up Style By Valery Barykin
The Russian artist Valery Barykin draws pictures in the Pin-Up style, mixing the American classic with Russian ordinariness. Now Valery has lots of great works in his portfolio, but the most popular project is the series of drawings called Soviet Pin-Up where he combined the famous style with the socialist posters. And, we must say they look very nice with the pretty girls you could never imagine on the real posters from the USSR. Continue reading »
World War II Paintings From The Soviet Union
We tend to forget how horrific World War II was for the Soviet Union. Here’s a fascinating collection of Soviet War paintings. Continue reading »
Sense Of Water: The First And Highly Anticipated Photo Book By Finnish Photographer Susanna Majuri
For the past fourteen years Susanna Majuri has been working with water. She uses water as if it were paint. It merges people and landscapes together, blurs the dimensions and adds a metaphorical depth to her photography. In her images Majuri composes multiple psychological and symbolically charged scenarios to mirror her innermost feelings. Continue reading »
Man Dresses Up Every Sunday To Take His Grandmother To Church
By now most of the legends have already been debunked and sorted out. Except maybe for the one of the mysterious Sunday Man from Baltimore, Maryland. Continue reading »
India To Use 3D Paintings As Speed Breakers To Slow Down Dangerous Drivers
Would you slow down if you were driving towards what looked like a floating pedestrian crossing? We certainly would, and India’s transport minister Nitin Gadkari hopes that millions of other people will too. That’s why he’s proposing the use of these 3D paintings as an alternative form of speed-breaker. And as you can see from the pictures below, these optical illusions are sure to catch your attention. Continue reading »
After The Apocalypse: Emotionally Impacting Illustrations By Jonas De Ro
I recently discovered yet another amazing artist. His name is Jonas De RoThe. Jonas is currently living and working in London. He is a digital artist doing freelance and in-house concept art, design, and illustration for films and games. His tools of the trade are Photoshop, Sketchup, Wacom Intuos and his brain. Continue reading »
Get Lost In The Majesty Of These Incredible Photos From Australia
Australia is home to some of the greatest beaches in the world but to truly appreciate them, you need to dive into the crystal clear water and experience them for yourself. That’s precisely how award-winning Australian photographer Warren Keelan achieves these majestic shots of giant swells and towering waves. Continue reading »
Internet In Real Life: This Small Italian Village Became A Web 2.0 Intervention Project
Civitacampomarano is a small village in the province of Campobasso with just 400 souls, mainly elderly. In this village, rich in folk traditions, Internet is a partially unknown world: mobile phones have difficulty working and the data connection is practically nonexistent. Continue reading »
This Woman Captures Charming Photos Of Her Lovely Giant Teddy Bear
The Instagram account @boonethebear, created by sophomore graphic design majors Spencer Findlay and Mackenzie Schmutz, features a giant teddy bear in locations ranging from Palm Drive to the snowy mountains. Continue reading »
Edouard Martinet’s Masterfully Sculpted Animals And Insects Made From Bicycle, Car And Motorcycle Parts
French artist Edouard Martinet assembles faithful interpretations of birds, crustaceans, insects, and other creatures with countless objects from discarded bicycles, cars, and household objects. A bicycle pump forms the abdomen of a dragonfly, windshield wipers serve as the legs of a fly, or the metal logos of a bicycle manufacturer are layered to create the dense scales of a fish. All the more incredible considering Martinet never welds or solders his pieces, but instead uses only screws or fasteners, selecting only the perfect components that “fit” each assemblage like a puzzle. Continue reading »
Incredibly Colorized Pictures Show The Life Of Russian People In The Past
Here is an incredible collection of colorized vintage photos that shoe the life of old Russian people in the past. Continue reading »
Sweet Illustrations And Vector Portraits By The Chinese Female Artist Shingudoo
They really are some nice pieces. Unfortunately, I’m unable to figure out a way to for you to preview them without first going to her gallery on DeviantArt. I found this. Continue reading »
Boxers Before And After The Fight: Beautiful Photography Project By Nicolai Howalt
“Boxer” is a photography project by Danish artist Nicolai Howalt which created a series of boxers portraits taken before and after a fight. Continue reading »
Waldo Is A Real Guy And You’ll Love Following His Adventures
Remember Waldo, the stripped sweater-wearing guy who had a knack for appearing in the oddest places in his Where’s Waldo? books? Well, the stripped hooligan is back in action! Nowadays, Wally travels the world spreading good cheer, cheesy jokes, humorous Instagram posts of his latest location. Continue reading »
Secret Worlds Hidden Inside A Wooden Ring
No matter how much jewelry you own, chances are that you don’t own anything quite like this. “What’s so special about these rings?” I hear you cry. Well, the answer is simple. These rings aren’t normal rings. These rings contain secret worlds. These otherworldly rings are the creation of Canadian jewelry maker Secret Wood. They’re all handmade using fresh wood, jewelry resin, and beeswax, and no two rings are the same which means that the little world you’ll carry on your finger is unique only to you. Continue reading »
The Red Lights Of Parisian Cafés: Dark And Gloomy Photos That Will Fill You With Trepedation
With his series entitled Red Lights, the French photographer Blaise Arnold decided to document the red lights of Parisian cafes through dark and haunting photographs. Blaise Arnold captures unadorned the storefronts of cafes in Paris, Saint-Denis or Nanterre, illuminating the deserted streets like beacons in the night. Continue reading »
