February 15, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Mind-Bending Distortions of Lucas Simoes [22 pics]

The Mind-Bending Distortions of Lucas Simoes [22 pics]

Lucas Simoes was born in 1980 in Brazil. An independent artist, he studied architecture and design in Brazil and Italy. Many of Lucas’ pieces are heavily layered as he cuts away at different sections of each layer to produce a bizarre and distorted image you can’t help but stare at. In another project, Lucas takes…

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February 14, 2011 at 9:05 am

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the International Space Station

10 Things You Didn't Know About the International Space Station

Photograph by NASA The International Space Stations (ISS) is one of the greatest human and technological achievements in our history. Space agencies from the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan and Canada have come together for a common goal in the name of science and education. It is a symbol of technological excellence and a testament…

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February 12, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: What Plate Tectonics Looks Like

Picture of the Day: What Plate Tectonics Looks Like

WHAT PLATE TECTONICS LOOKS LIKE Photograph by The Akhenaten Photographer’s Description: Plate Tectonics at Thingvellir in Iceland, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates move apart. Taken from a plane with a Nikon D200 camera and 18-200mm lens at 52mm (eq. 78mm @ FF). The Akhenaten on Flickr via Reddit Every day at 5pm…

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February 10, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Ruins of Detroit

The Ruins of Detroit

Parisian photographers Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre took a trip to Detroit to capture the urban decay of a once thriving city. In their book The Ruins of Detroit, Yves and Romain photograph abandoned buildings, offering a chilling look into a city in decline. Photograph by Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre | Buy…

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February 7, 2011 at 9:05 am

8-Bit Art: ‘Video Games vs Real Life’ Series by Aled Lewis

8-Bit Art: 'Video Games vs Real Life' Series by Aled Lewis

DOUBLE DRAGON – Artwork by Aled Lewis A graphic designer currently living in London, England, Aled Lewis is best known for his Threadless t-shirt designs. In his Videos Games vs Real Life series, Aled superimposes some nostalgia into real life pictures, taking gamers’ favourite characters from the Nintendo/Genesis/Atari generation. This 12-part series will certainly bring…

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February 6, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Star Wars Trilogy Poster Redux

Picture of the Day: Star Wars Trilogy Poster Redux

STAR WARS TRILOGY POSTER REDUX Original Artwork by Olly Moss Reddit user marceline407 compiled Olly Moss’ Star Wars movie posters into one awesome wallpaper. Love this! Olly Moss on Tumblr 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’

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February 5, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: SNOWDECAHEDRON!

Picture of the Day: SNOWDECAHEDRON!

SNOWDECAHEDRON! Photograph by Sushiesque Spotted at Porter Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts on January 27th, 2011. via Sushiesque on Flickr Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’

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February 3, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Cyclone Yasi, the Party Crasher

Picture of the Day: Cyclone Yasi, the Party Crasher

CYCLONE YASI, THE PARTY CRASHER Photograph by AFP Boats at the Hinchenbrook Marina in Cardwell, Australia are forced ashore by high waves from Cyclone Yasi. via BBC News – In Pictures: Cyclone Yasi Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE…

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February 3, 2011 at 9:05 am

25 Incredible Aerial Photos of Stadiums Around the World

25 Incredible Aerial Photos of Stadiums Around the World

CAPE TOWN STADIUM, SOUTH AFRICA – Photograph by Bruce Sutherland Between these walls, dreams come true. Legends are born, rivalries are made and the agony of defeat always lingers. They bring people together for the love of sport and competition. For us, it’s the thrill of the game and the chance to witness something remarkable.…

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February 2, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Meanwhile in Chicago…

Picture of the Day: Meanwhile in Chicago...

MEANWHILE IN CHICAGO… Photograph by E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune Abandoned vehicles litter northbound Lake Shore Drive on Wednesday morning in Chicago (Feb 2nd, 2011) via The Chicago Tribune Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’

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