Author: twistedsifter

March 6, 2014 at 1:57 pm

27 Reasons Why You Should ALWAYS Ask for the Window Seat

27 Reasons Why You Should ALWAYS Ask for the Window Seat

There are plenty of reasons to ask for a window seat. For starters you can lean on the window if you want to sleep, and you never have to get up for someone else! But it’s what’s outside of that window that is most compelling. The world is a wonderful place, one that looks…

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March 5, 2014 at 7:17 pm

Picture of the Day: Hallstatt Village, Austria

Picture of the Day: Hallstatt Village, Austria

HALLSTATT VILLAGE, AUSTRIA Photograph by DANNY XEERO 500px | Facebook | Flickr Photographer Danny Xeero took this beautiful shot of the picturesque Hallstatt Village in Austria. Nestled between the edge of Hallstätter See (a lake) and the towering Dachstein mountains, Austria’s oldest and possibly most photographed village is something like a mirage…

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March 5, 2014 at 4:14 pm

Kumi Yamashita Unveils Latest Artwork Made from a Single, Unbroken Thread

Kumi Yamashita Unveils Latest Artwork Made from a Single, Unbroken Thread

Artwork by KUMI YAMASHITA Kumi Yamashita, whose mind-blowing artwork has been featured previously (here and here), just unveiled her latest artwork in her ongoing Constellation series. Posted earlier this afternoon to her official Facebook page, the new piece was privately commissioned. The Constellation body of work consists of three simple materials that,…

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March 5, 2014 at 1:00 pm

This Million Square Foot Artwork in the Sahara is Still Visible After 17 Years

This Million Square Foot Artwork in the Sahara is Still Visible After 17 Years

Desert Breath is a land art project created by the D.A.ST. Arteam. The team was founded in 1995 by Danae Stratou (installation artist), Alexandra Stratou (industrial designer & architect) and Stella Constantinides (architect) for the purpose of creating this specific project.

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March 4, 2014 at 7:24 pm

Picture of the Day: Chicago Reflected in Lake Michigan from an Airplane

Picture of the Day: Chicago Reflected in Lake Michigan from an Airplane

CHICAGO REFLECTED IN LAKE MICHIGAN FROM AN AIRPLANE Photograph by MARK HERSCH Twitter | LinkedIn Taken from his window seat (with his iPhone) as he approached O’Hare, amateur photographer Mark Hersch captured this incredible photo that shows the famous Chicago skyline reflected in Lake Michigan below, just as the sun sets above.…

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March 4, 2014 at 3:59 pm

Hyperrealistic ‘Wood’ Sculptures that are Actually Made of Ceramic

Hyperrealistic 'Wood' Sculptures that are Actually Made of Ceramic

Christopher David White is an American artist that creates hyperrealistic sculptures that explore themes of growth and decay. Many of his sculptures are made from ceramic, further brought to life with acrylic paint. In his artist statement, White explains: With nature undergoing a perpetual transformation, everything derived from nature is subject to the same…

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March 4, 2014 at 12:11 pm

10 Reasons Why ‘Dogs in Photo Booths’ is the Best Idea Ever

10 Reasons Why 'Dogs in Photo Booths' is the Best Idea Ever

Lynn Terry is a professional portrait photographer based out of St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to commercial projects and family portrait photography, Lynn has been working with animals for over a decade. Her favorite dogs are pit bulls, as Lynn tells the Huffington Post: “I have a personal affinity for the breed. They are…

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March 3, 2014 at 6:06 pm

Picture of the Day: The Most Retweeted Photo of All Time

Picture of the Day: The Most Retweeted Photo of All Time

THE MOST RETWEETED PHOTO OF ALL TIME Photograph via Ellen DeGeneres (taken by Bradley Cooper) Step aside Barack Obama. Before last night’s Academy Awards group shot above, this tweet by Barack Obama (6 Nov 2012) was the most retweeted photo of all time with 781,514 retweets. That record was completely obliterated last…

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March 3, 2014 at 5:29 pm

How the World’s Armies Feed their Soldiers in the Field

How the World's Armies Feed their Soldiers in the Field

In a fascinating photo series for the Guardian, photographer Sarah Lee took photos of army ration packs around the world. The differences between the various countries ration packs highlight the diversity in taste and cuisine preferences. While I’ve included a few examples below, be sure to read the full article at the Guardian where…

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March 3, 2014 at 12:21 pm

This Art School in Japan Lets Students Wear Whatever they Want to Graduation

This Art School in Japan Lets Students Wear Whatever they Want to Graduation

When students graduate from the Kanazawa College of Art in Japan, they get to wear whatever they want to the graduation ceremony. The annual event is clearly popular, judging from the number of television cameras, photographers and reporters on hand to cover the ceremony. I’m not sure which costume is your favorite but for…

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