Tag Archives: photography

How stone poses became a surreal project – BBC News

Posted on August 24, 2017 by agogo22

What started as a whim seven years ago has become a major project for a London-based photographer. Source: How stone poses became a surreal project – BBC News

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The Phenomenon Of “Crown Shyness” Where Trees Avoid Touching | Colossal

Posted on August 23, 2017 by agogo22

Crown shyness is a naturally occurring phenomenon in some tree species where the upper most branches in a forest canopy avoid touching one another. The visual effect is striking as it creates clearly defined borders akin to cracks or rivers … Continue reading →

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Unusual Selfies by Izumi Miyazaki

Posted on August 11, 2017 by agogo22

These ongoing self-portraits by Japanese photographer Izumi Miyazaki are somewhat surreal and not the usual selfies you see on the internet. Source: Unusual Selfies by Izumi Miyazaki

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A Caterpillar of Feathers | Colossal

Posted on July 28, 2017 by agogo22

Here’s a fantastic optical illusion courtesy of mother nature. What looks like a vibrantly colored caterpillar perched on a tree limb is actually photographer José Luis Rodríguez’s chance encounter with nine extra cozy European Bee-eaters. The photographer named the image … Continue reading →

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The Serendipitous Clouds and Faux Reflections of Photographer Kanghee Kim | Colossal

Posted on July 14, 2017 by agogo22

Photographer Kanghee Kim juxtaposes day-to-day moments to create scenes that peek into an alternate world, subtly placing faux reflections in coils of cable or in the streak of a rear windshield. The Brooklyn-based photographer’s manipulations come from the desire to … Continue reading →

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Artist Shows That Putting Googly Eyes on Inanimate Objects Never Gets Old | Colossal

Posted on July 8, 2017 by agogo22

Ah yes, eyebombing, the street art equivalent of drawing a funny mustache on Mona Lisa. So ubiquitous it’s impossible to credit anyone for inventing it… and yet for some reason it never quite stops being hilarious? Or maybe it’s just … Continue reading →

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Towering Murals by Blu on the Streets of Italy Confront Environmental and Societal Woes | Colossal

Posted on July 8, 2017 by agogo22

From climate change to capitalism run amok, street artist Blu (previously) pulls no punches in his soaring multi-story murals on the streets of Italy. While mixed with a healthy dose of sarcasm and humor, the inspiration behind each artwork is … Continue reading →

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Geometric Desserts by Dinara Kasko

Posted on July 4, 2017 by agogo22

Desserts in the shape of different geometric figures by pastry chef Dinara Kasko from the Ukraine. Source: Geometric Desserts by Dinara Kasko

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Story Objects by Vera van Wolferen

Posted on June 28, 2017 by agogo22

Miniature architectural sculptures made of balsa wood, paper and cotton by visual artist Vera van Wolferen based in The Hague, Netherlands. Source: Story Objects by Vera van Wolferen

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Brazil’s Terra Ronca Caves Look Incredible (10 Photos) «TwistedSifter

Posted on March 30, 2017 by agogo22

In São Domingos, Brazil, you will discover one of the largest collections of caves and grottoes in South America Source: Brazil’s Terra Ronca Caves Look Incredible (10 Photos) «TwistedSifter

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