Salt Ponds of San Francisco Bay
Salt evaporation ponds, also called salterns or salt pans, are shallow artificial ponds designed to produce salts from sea water or other brines. The seawater or brine is fed into large ponds and water is drawn out through natural evaporation which allows the salt to be subsequently harvested. The ponds also provide a productive resting and feeding ground for many species of waterbirds, which may include endangered species. The ponds are commonly separated by levees. Continue reading »
Comic-Con International – San Diego 2012
San Diego Comic-Con International, also known as Comic-Con International: San Diego, and commonly known as Comic-Con or the San Diego Comic-Con, was founded as the Golden State Comic Book Convention and later the San Diego Comic Book Convention in 1970 by Shel Dorf and a group of San Diegans.
It is traditionally a four-day event (Thursday through Sunday — though a four-hour preview night on Wednesday is open to professionals, exhibitors, and some guests pre-registered for all four days) held during the summer in San Diego, California, United States, at the San Diego Convention Center. Comic-Con is both the name of the annual event and the common name of the organization. Continue reading »
Giant Eyeball Found on the Beach
A giant eyeball from a mysterious sea creature washed ashore and was found by a man walking the beach in Pompano Beach. No one knows what species the huge blue eyeball came from. The eyeball will be sent to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg to be examined. (Carli Segelson/Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
Death-defying Stunts
One false turn could be catastrophic for these daredevil bikers hurtling down a jagged-edged cliff. (Christian Pondella / Barcroft) Continue reading »
A Pair of Curious Young Polar Bears Play Together
A pair of curious young polar bears play together in Bernard Spit, Alaska. These in-yer-face polar bear pictures are the closest most of us get to one of natures most powerful predators. (Barcroft) Continue reading »
Photo of the Day: Playful
A meerkat playing in the foliage at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling, where staff have added fallen leaves to the meerkat enclosure. (PA)
Photo of the Day: Autumn is here
One of the best images we’ve seen this morning this this park in Jiuquan, China which shows autumn has truly arrived. (Barcroft)
Photo of the Day: Rather You than Me
Daredevil Mich Kemeter, 23, walks across a tight rope without any safety harness above the 1,000ft of Verdon Gorge. One wrong move could have seen Mich plummet 650ft foot into the Grand Canyon du Verdon in South of France. But the extreme Austrian athlete managed to navigate his way safely across the thin tight rope in just under two minutes. (Barcroft)
NOCS Releases NS600 Crush – Earphones with Remote and Mic Designed in Stockholm, Sweden
Cast aside those big headphones – the future of professional earphones stands before you. Sleek with full sound and emphasizing innovation over redundancy, the NS600 Crush is in a class by itself. Possessed of a cutting-edge Dual Dynamic drivers set-up, the sound quality must be heard to be believed.
A must-have for any traveling DJ!
Sound characteristics
The NS600 Crush was designed with one objective in mind: to rise head and shoulders above the competition.
The Crush’s unique Dual Dynamic technology features two drivers per earphone, creating a tweeter + woofer set-up that delivers a superior full-range sound complete with impressive highs, compelling mids and an exceptionally full and rich bass. If you’re serious about your music, then this is the earphone for you. Continue reading »
Photo of the Day: Like a Bird
A hang glider soars through the air above a chain of mountains in Schiers, Switzerland. (Arno Balzarini/Keystone)
Architectural Metaamorphosis
People look at a projection on the Cathedral de la Treille, called “Architectural Metaamorphosis”, by artist “Cosmo Av” in Lille, northern France as part of the Lille Fanstastic festival. (Getty)
The Cutest Panda Ever
These delighted schoolchildren were given a rare treat when they met the cutest bear on the planet yesterday. (Getty) Continue reading »
In Memorial of Steve Jobs
In Memorial of Steve Jobs, Germany based design studio Bandeet built a Steve Jobs figure out of modelling clay. Enjoy.
Muyum Packaging by Tatabi
Package design of healthy food for kids by Tatabi Studio, powered by international design team. Very clean and healthy design! Continue reading »
An Environmental Island Floating on the Equatorial Pacific
An epic project by Japanese company Shimz Corporation. A city that grows just like a lily floating on the water. A city of the equatorial region where sunlight is plentiful and the impact of typhoons is minimal. An area rising 700-1,000m above the equator. Continue reading »
Sydney Art & About: Art in Unusual Places
Sydney will be the scene of an amazing celebration of colour this spring, featuring a house that rains on the inside, ghosts of bohemian Sydney, eerie faces in the park, an urban jungle cube and free vintage bus rides. From 21 September to 21 October, the city’s streets, parks, squares and laneways will be inspired by Art & About Sydney 2012, with works from international and Australian artists, curators, major cultural institutions and the people of Sydney. Continue reading »
Beautiful Toys by Santaniel
Beautiful and cute hand-made toys by Santaniel, a Russia-based artist. Continue reading »
Vancouver Zombie Walk 2012
On August 18, 2012 the infection spreads again as the undead hordes shamble through Vancouver in search of brains. The annual Zombie Walk has been going on for years and each year gets bigger and bigger. Photos by Gord Gallagher. Continue reading »
Tokyo Game Show 2012 Girls
The Tokyo Game Show kicked off at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on September 20, 2012 with 209 companies from all over the world exhibiting more than 1,000 games and devices. Organizers said social networking games are in the spotlight this year due to the popularity of smartphones and tablets. As always, the booth babes attracted a lot of media interest. Continue reading »
Photo of the Day: Total Recall
Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses his new book, “Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story,” at the Hamilton in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
Cheetos for President
Portraits of Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are made of more than 2,000 Cheetos each by Colorado Springs artist Jason Baalman. (Jack Dempsey/Invision)
Showing His Colours
Colorado Rockies fan, Josh Pugh, displays his team inspired mowhawk before the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. (Getty)
Rain Room
Visitors explore ‘Rain Room’ by artists Random International, a 100 square metre field of falling water which parts as visitors walk underneath, at the Barbican. (PA) Continue reading »
Photo of the Day: Like Father, Like Son
8-year-old Robert Irwin, son of Steve, feeds freshwater crocodiles with Australia Zoo’s Head of Reptiles, Josh Ruffell first time in public. (Getty)
Foldable.Me Launches!
Ever wished you were cuter, lighter and more portable?
Foldable.Me lets you create 3D cardboard avatars of yourself or your friends. Customise them on http://foldable.me and they’ll be sent anywhere in the world. Foldable.Me launches on October 2nd 2012 – priced at $11.99 including free international delivery. Continue reading »
