The Forgotten History of Car Swamp Coolers: How 1930s Drivers Beat the Heat Before Air Conditioning
In the 1930s, if you wanted to travel in air-conditioned comfort, you needed a “swamp cooler” attached to your car window. These devices were popular through the 1960s, before modern air conditioning became a standard feature in most cars. Continue reading »
The Cult of the UAZ-452: Why Dutch Campers Are Obsessed with the Russian “Bukhanka”
In an unexpected twist of cultural fascination, the rugged Russian UAZ-452, known as “Bukhanka” (meaning “loaf” due to its boxy shape), has become a beloved icon among Dutch camping enthusiasts. Continue reading »
Breathtaking James Webb Space Telescope Photos Of 2024
In 2024, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captivated the world with breathtaking images that showcase distant galaxies, nebulae, star formations, and exoplanet atmospheres with unprecedented clarity. Among the highlights are the vibrant Carina Nebula and detailed views of exoplanet atmospheres, revealing their compositions and hinting at potential life beyond our solar system.
Interacting Galaxies Arp 142
This new Webb image shows two galaxies: a Penguin (NGC 2936) guarding an Egg (NGC 2937). Webb’s observations reveal the two are in a cosmic hug, joined together by a blue haze of stars and gas. Continue reading »
This Artist Makes Optimistic Drawings For Sad People
Nick Fisher is a self-described sad, squishy person and part-time comic artist. He created Failureshop as a visual journal to capture his thoughts and feelings, finding it more manageable than maintaining a traditional journal. Continue reading »
Designer and Illustrator Charles Williams Transforms Words and Letters Into Dynamic Art
Made Up, an illustration and designer business with its headquarters in London, specializes in turning words and letters into vibrant pieces of art. Continue reading »
Beautiful Video Game Concept Artworks of Hethe Srodawa
Hethe Srodawa is an industry video game visual designer and storyteller. Among the video game titles he has produced concept art for include Apex Legends, Titanfall 2, Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne 3, L.A. Noire, Grand Theft Auto V, and Defiance. Continue reading »
Amazing Vintage Photos of Roger Moore Posing With Lotus Esprits
After the success of the white Lotus Esprit S1 in the 1977 James Bond film “The Spy Who Loved Me,” the Turbo Esprit appeared in the 1981 film “For Your Eyes Only,” playing less ambitious roles. Continue reading »
Unnatural World: A Masterful Blend Of AI And 3D By Zachary Corzine
Zachary Darren Corzine is a Freelance Designer and Director based in Portland, OR, USA. As a multidisciplinary designer, he takes a comprehensive approach from concept to final production. Continue reading »
Enchanting Realms: Nature, Fantasy, and the Poetic Illustratons of Magda Boreysza
New Orleans-based artist Magda Boreysza draws inspiration from nature, mythology, folk tales, and medieval painting. Continue reading »
At the Moment that The Sun Is Shining, a Fountain in Italy Appears to Be Gushing out Lava
In 2009, L’Aquila, a city in central Italy, was devastated by an earthquake, resulting in extensive damage. Despite the destruction, the city embarked on a path of recovery and restoration. Continue reading »
Beautiful Plant Photos From The Garden Photographer Of The Year Awards
1st Place: ‘Ethereal Nigella’ by Angi Wallace
Once again, the Garden Photographer of the Year Awards have revealed an incredible assortment of photographs illustrating the variety and magnificence of flora. Stunning detail abounds in this year’s entries, which portray everything from colorful blossoms to complex foliage. Continue reading »
This Curvaceous Wooden House Sits Among The Trees
Architecture and interior design firm Malan Vorster, have designed the House Paarman Tree House in Cape Town, South Africa. The small one bedroom home in the trees was built from materials that when left untreated, would allow the materials to weather naturally with the surrounding forest. Continue reading »
Tiny Dancers Among Us: Jordan Matter Captures Amazing Photos Of Dancing Kids
Jordan Matter is a talented portrait and dance photographer from New York City, whose work has been featured on the BBC, CBS and NBC and newspapers around the world. Best known for his previous works “Dancers Among Us”, “Dancers After Dark” and “Athletes Among Us“, Jordan was inspired by his kids, Hudson and Salish, to create his latest project titled “Tiny Dancers Among Us”. Continue reading »
Invisible Barn Is A Mirror-Clad Folly Camouflaged Among The Trees Of A California Forest
Mirrors clad the walls and rooftops of this woodland installation by architecture studio STMPJ, so that at first glance visitors might think its timber-lined windows and doorways are floating in midair. Continue reading »
“Potemkin Village” – A Fake Urban Decorations Among The Ufa City
“The phrase “Potemkin village” (also “Potyomkin village”, derived from the Russian: Потёмкинские деревни, Potyomkinskiye derevni) was originally used to describe a fake portable village, built only to impress. According to the story, Grigory Potemkin erected the fake portable settlement along the banks of the Dnieper River in order to fool Empress Catherine II during her journey to Crimea in 1787. The phrase is now used, typically in politics and economics, to describe any construction (literal or figurative) built solely to deceive others into thinking that some situation is better than it really is. Some modern historians claim the original story is exaggerated”. – Wikipedia.
In this photo taken on Sunday, July 5, 2015, police officers walk along a giant poster to give an improved appearance, in downtown Ufa, Russia. Ufa will host SOC (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summits July 7 to July 9, 2015. (Photo by Vadim Braydov/AP Photo)
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A Man Among Bears
I found these gorgeous photos on internet. I don’t know who is that brave man and who was a photographer. Could you point me to the author? Brilliant!!! Continue reading »