October 4, 2011 at 9:05 am

15 Beautiful Libraries Around the World

15 Beautiful Libraries Around the World

Trinity College Library – University of Dublin | Photograph via Skylark Studio Following up from last year’s highly popular post ‘15 Incredible Libraries Around the World‘, the Sifter has compiled another collection of beautiful libraries from your comments and suggestions. Ultimately, it is the books within these buildings that make it special, but many…

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October 3, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: The Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve in Texas

Picture of the Day: The Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve in Texas

THE HAMILTON POOL NATURE PRESERVE IN TEXAS Photograph by DAVE WILSON PHOTOGRAPHY Located approximately 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Austin, Texas, the Hamilton Pool Preserve is a historic swimming hole which was designated a preserve by the Travis County Commissioner’s Court in 1990. Located 3/4 mile upstream from its confluence with…

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October 3, 2011 at 9:05 am

Your House Is Burning. What Do You Take?

Your House Is Burning. What Do You Take?

Photograph by BRETT ROGOWSKI The Burning House is a brilliant project that seeks to answer a simple question: If your house was burning, what would you take with you? It’s a conflict between what’s practical, valuable and sentimental. What you would take reflects your interests, background and priorities. Think of it as an interview…

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September 30, 2011 at 9:08 am

The Friday Shirk Report – Volume 129

The Friday Shirk Report - Volume 129

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find the 20 funniest images, 10 most interesting articles, and 5 most viral 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 Stay…

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September 28, 2011 at 9:05 am

This Day In History – September 28th

This Day In History - September 28th

FRANCE WORLD’S 1ST COUNTRY TO EMANCIPATE JEWS – SEPT. 28, 1791 Jewish emancipation was the external and internal process of freeing the Jewish people of Europe, including recognition of their rights as equal citizens, and the formal granting of citizenship as individuals; it occurred gradually between the late 18th century and…

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September 27, 2011 at 9:05 am

Musha Cay and the Islands of Copperfield Bay [25 pics]

Musha Cay and the Islands of Copperfield Bay [25 pics]

Photograph by Imagine Nation Company, Inc. Hidden among the outer islands of the Exumas, in the Bahamas, lie the eleven private islands of Musha Cay and Islands of Copperfield Bay. Over 700 acres of lush natural beauty belong to you and 24 of your selected guests. Musha Cay is privacy redefined, featuring five spectacular…

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September 26, 2011 at 9:29 am

Incredible Fashion Photography Retouching by M Seth Jones

Incredible Fashion Photography Retouching by M Seth Jones

Retouching by M SETH JONES In the world of fashion photography it is the often unheralded skill of the retouchers that bridge the gap between the image creators (i.e., the photographer, model, stylists, make-up artist, etc.) and the final version you see in print or online. For the photographer, their talent lies in capturing…

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September 25, 2011 at 7:07 pm

Picture of the Day: Unbelievable Lightning Show at the Grand Canyon

Picture of the Day: Unbelievable Lightning Show at the Grand Canyon

UNBELIEVABLE LIGHTNING SHOW AT THE GRAND CANYON Photograph by DAN RANSOM Photographer Dan Ransom took this incredible shot on August 28, 2011 during a wild electrical storm at the Grand Canyon. Just an amazing capture and event to witness. Nature is incredible. Camera: Canon 5D Lens: Sigma 20 1.8 Focal Length: 20…

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September 24, 2011 at 12:09 pm

Miniature Manhattan Made from One Piece of Marble

Miniature Manhattan Made from One Piece of Marble

Photograph by DAVID ZWIRNER GALLERY Currently on display at the David Zwirner Gallery in NYC from September 20 – October 29, 2011, Little Manhattan by Yatuka Sone is an incredible two-and-a-half ton marble sculpture that meticulously recreates the iconic island of Manhattan, New York in stunning, intricate detail. Sone, aided by photographic reproductions, imagery…

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September 23, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Friday Shirk Report – Volume 128

The Friday Shirk Report - Volume 128

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find the 20 funniest images, 10 most interesting articles, and 5 most viral 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 Stay…

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