Yearly Archives: 2013

July 22, 2013 at 4:16 pm

Couple Turns Engagement Photos Into Epic Series of Movie Posters

Couple Turns Engagement Photos Into Epic Series of Movie Posters

When Joshua Watson and Rachel Watson got engaged they wanted to have some fun with their engagement shoot. With the help of their friend and photographer Jordan Nakamura, they recreated a series of movie posters and television show promo posters. The various posters were used to provide information for their upcoming wedding, such as…

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July 22, 2013 at 12:24 pm

12 Illustrations of Unusual English Words

12 Illustrations of Unusual English Words

James and Michael Fitzgerald are an Irish-based graphic art duo better known as The Project Twins. Together they work in a range of disciplines including art, design and illustration on both personal and commercial projects. In a personal project entitled A-Z of Unusual Words, The Project Twins use bold graphics and visual wit to…

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July 21, 2013 at 4:02 pm

Picture of the Day: Praise the Sun

Picture of the Day: Praise the Sun

PRAISE THE SUN Photograph by Anton Jankovoy | jankovoy.com In this perfectly timed sunset capture by Anton Jankovoy, we see the silhouette of a woman appearing to hold/praise the sun. The photo was taken in July of 2011 at Paradise Beach in Maharashtra, India. To get the shot Anton used a FL…

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July 21, 2013 at 2:56 pm

Someone Crocheted a Giant Sweater for this Mister Rogers Statue

Someone Crocheted a Giant Sweater for this Mister Rogers Statue

Located near Heinz Field on the North Shore in Pittsburgh, is a large 10 ft bronze sculpture of Pennsylvania native, Mister Fred Rogers. The statue, created by artist Robert Berks, weighs about 4 tons and was dedicated on November 5, 2009. [Source] Two years later, artist Alicia Kachmar crocheted a gigantic red cardigan sweater…

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July 20, 2013 at 11:35 pm

Picture of the Day: A Mighty Iceberg in Greenland

Picture of the Day: A Mighty Iceberg in Greenland

A MIGHTY ICEBERG IN GREENLAND Photograph by Rita Willaert In this fantastic capture by Rita Willaert, we see a large iceberg in Northeast Greenland National Park. The iceberg was spotted at 70°N 26°W. Northeast Greenland National Park is the world’s largest and most northerly national park. It protects 972,001 km2 (375,000 sq…

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July 20, 2013 at 2:35 pm

Imagining Manhattan Inside the Grand Canyon

Imagining Manhattan Inside the Grand Canyon

At the end of 2012, Swiss photographer Gus Petro traveled to the United States. On his trip he visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona. 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and over 6,000 ft (1,800 m) deep, it is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the…

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July 19, 2013 at 4:07 pm

Picture of the Day: Crescent Moon Over Sao Paulo

Picture of the Day: Crescent Moon Over Sao Paulo

CRESCENT MOON OVER SAO PAULO Photograph by Ricardo Motti In this beautiful night-time capture by Ricardo Motti, we see a big crescent moon over Sao Paulo, Brazil. To get the shot, Motti used: Canon Rebel XT, tripod, 200mm lens, f4 aperture, 13 second shutter speed, ISO 100, center metering, shot in RAW.…

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July 19, 2013 at 3:38 pm

You Can Now Print 3D Mini Replicas of Yourself

You Can Now Print 3D Mini Replicas of Yourself

Photograph by TWINKIND Based in Hamburg, Germany, Twinkind is a technology company that offers miniature 3D printed versions of yourself. Using a custom-engineered photogrammetry 3D scanner, a replica of yourself is made from a high performance composite powder. You can even choose the size of your ‘mini-me’ in seven different scales from around 15cm…

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July 19, 2013 at 9:38 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 223

The Shirk Report - Volume 223

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find the 25 funniest images, 10 most interesting articles, and 5 most viral videos from the previous week of sifting. Most images found on Reddit; articles typically originate from Twitter, RSS and email; videos come from a variety of sources. Any suggestions? Send a note to submit@twistedsifter.com!…

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July 18, 2013 at 4:05 pm

Picture of the Day: Big Ship in a Tiny Canal

Picture of the Day: Big Ship in a Tiny Canal

BIG SHIP IN A TINY CANAL Photograph by coolmonfrere on Flickr The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnesian peninsula from the Greek mainland. The builders dug the canal through the Isthmus…

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