Author: twistedsifter

March 2, 2010 at 8:58 am

The Egg Building in China – National Centre for Performing Arts

The Egg Building in China - National Centre for Performing Arts

Photograph by Jason Pan The Egg, more formally known as the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) is located in Beijing, China. Technically, it’s an ellipsoid dome of titanium and glass surrounded by an artificial lake and vast expanse of green space, but the Egg or Water drop building is much easier on the…

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March 1, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – March 1, 2010

Picture of the Day - March 1, 2010

FOR THE WIN Photograph by Yuri Kadobnov/AFP/Getty Images Canadian forward Sidney Crosby (left) and teammate Scott Niedermayer celebrate as their team wins gold against the USA in the Men’s Gold Medal Hockey match at the Canada Hockey Place during the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada on February 28, 2010. (YURI KADOBNOV/AFP/Getty Images) via The…

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March 1, 2010 at 8:58 am

Movie Montage Monday part Deux

Movie Montage Monday part Deux

A few months ago I posted the first Movie Montage Monday selection. It was a small collection of videos I came across on Vimeo that really caught my eye. I decided to go through the exercise again and spend more time sifting through films for your enjoyment. Enjoy! MACRO KINGDOM Film by Clemento using 5DmarkII…

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February 28, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – Requesting Flyby

Picture of the Day - Requesting Flyby

REQUESTING FLYBY Photograph by MSgt. Richard M. Diaz, USAF A formation of four fighters participating in the NATO exercise “Reforger ’82” fly over the cloud shrouded Neuschwanstein Castle on the German/Austrian border in September 1982. The flight of three U.S. Air Force McDonnel Douglas F-15C Eagles from the 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing, based…

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February 27, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – February 27, 2010

Picture of the Day - February 27, 2010

YOU THINK YOU’RE OLD? Photograph by Paul Jurgens/FAPERJ An ancient crocodile with armadillo-like body armor (above, a reconstruction of the fossil in an undated picture) roamed the arid interior of Brazil about 90 million years ago, say researchers who found the fossil in São Paolo state. In addition to its unusual bony shield, the reptile…

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February 26, 2010 at 8:58 am

The Friday Shirk Report – February 26, 2010 | Volume 46

The Friday Shirk Report - February 26, 2010 | Volume 46

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 20 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! *For those that prefer the links open in a new tab/window, try holding the CTRL key whilst clicking a link with your mouse 20 IMAGES – This is known as a…

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February 25, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – February 25, 2010

Picture of the Day - February 25, 2010

ART IS A STAPLE OF LIFE Photograph by Baptiste Debombourg Photograph by Baptiste Debombourg Photograph by Baptiste Debombourg Awesome work by Baptiste Debombourg. 75 hours, 35,000 staples and 2.7 meters x 2.5 meters Baptiste Debombourg via Make: Online Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO…

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February 25, 2010 at 8:58 am

Branching Out: Tree Art by Naoko Ito

Branching Out: Tree Art by Naoko Ito

Branching out – Photograph by Naoko Ito I came across Naoko Ito’s work sifting through todayandtomorrow. A Tokyo-born artist now living in New York city; Naoko’s work draws heavy influence from nature. In this series titled Urban Nature 2009, Naoko uses over-sized mason jars to preserve life. Absolutely love these visuals! Tree Branch in Jars…

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February 24, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – February 24, 20104

Picture of the Day - February 24, 20104

LOOKING DOWN WITH A FROWN Photograph by Greg Semendinger via The Frame: Newly Released September 11 Images Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’ GET FEATURED! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A PHOTOGRAPH FOR THE PICTURE OF THE DAY!

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February 23, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – February 23, 2010

Picture of the Day - February 23, 2010

LINK FLOYD Artwork by NES–still-the-best This is what happens when one of the greatest games of all time meets one of the best albums of all time deviantART via Reddit Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’ GET FEATURED!…

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