March 17, 2011 at 9:05 am

Villa Amanzi in Phuket, Thailand

Villa Amanzi in Phuket, Thailand

With breathtaking views of the Amandan Sea, this stunning six-bedroom villa designed by Original Vision is a sight to behold. Built into a dramatic granite rock face and situated on the exclusive Millionaire’s Mile, the incredible Villa Amanzi in Phuket, Thailand sleeps up to 12 guests with daily rates of $2,000 – $4,500 per…

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March 15, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Certified BADASS

Picture of the Day: Certified BADASS

CERTIFIED BADASS Photograph by VIACHESLAV SMILYK A hunter in Mongolia + Riding a horse + Armed with a Golden Eagle = CERTIFIED BADASS via Viacheslav Smilyk on 500px

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March 14, 2011 at 9:05 am

Funny Faces: Famous Actors Acting Out [20 Pics]

Funny Faces: Famous Actors Acting Out [20 Pics]

Photograph by Howard Schatz Internationally acclaimed photographer and artist Howard Schatz has had his work featured in galleries, exhibits and museums around the world. He has also published over 17 books of his incredible work. In his book In Character: Actors Acting, Schatz captures actors who are doing what they do best: acting. Schatz…

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March 11, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Friday Shirk Report – Volume 100

The Friday Shirk Report - Volume 100

VOLUME 100!!! It’s been quite the journey friends. Thank you so much for spending some of your time here on this little piece of Internet. I hope you’ve enjoyed some laughs, shared a few pics and even learned something new! 2,000 pictures, 1,000 articles and 500 videos later, the Sifter thanks each and every…

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March 10, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The Triple Play

Picture of the Day: The Triple Play

THE TRIPLE PLAY Photograph by David Goldman / AP 1. Catch the bat 2. Without spilling any beer 3. Impeccable timing from photographer Mitch Davie, center right, of Brooklyn, N.Y., makes a one-handed catch of a flying bat off the swing of Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla, not pictured, during the fifth…

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March 10, 2011 at 9:05 am

25 Incredible Parkour Photographs

25 Incredible Parkour Photographs

Photograph by SUREN MANVELYAN Parkour (sometimes abbreviated to PK) is based upon the swift and energy-efficient traversing of one’s surrounding environment. It is a non-competitive, physical discipline of French origin in which participants run along a route, attempting to negotiate obstacles in the most efficient way possible, using only their bodies. Skills such as…

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March 9, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Crystal Clear Waters

Picture of the Day: Crystal Clear Waters

CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS Photograph by Gerald Backmeister Photographer’s Description: A diver explores Lake Sameranger in Tyrol, Austria. The photo was taken in a depth of approx. 3m (~9 ft.) in the fore waterside of the lake. Camera: Olympus E-510 Lens: Zuiko 8mm Focal Length: 8 mm Shutter Speed: 1/160 sec. Aperture: 6.3 ISO/Film:…

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March 8, 2011 at 9:05 am

25 Stunning Skylines Around the World

25 Stunning Skylines Around the World

New York City – Photograph by DIGITALFREAKART Following up from the Sifter’s first skyline post, here are 25 more stunning skylines around the world. These are by no means the ‘best’ skylines, just a collection of incredible photographs taken by some amazing photographers around the world. Almost all photographs are from the wonderful community…

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March 4, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Friday Shirk Report – March 4, 2011 | Volume 99

The Friday Shirk Report - March 4, 2011 | Volume 99

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 – Definitely unacceptable – “Let me…

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March 3, 2011 at 9:05 am

Converting a Church Into a Family Home

Converting a Church Into a Family Home

Saint Jakobus Church was originally built in 1870. Located in The Netherlands city of Utrecht, it stood abandoned for some time. When church ceremonies and operations ceased in 1991, it was used sparingly as a showroom for antique furniture and concerts and special events. In 2007, Zecc Architects proposed a residential conversion to restore life…

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