February 25, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Friday Shirk Report – February 25, 2011 | Volume 98

The Friday Shirk Report - February 25, 2011 | Volume 98

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 – What up son – Best…

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February 22, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Stunning Static House in Jakarta, Indonesia [30 pics]

The Stunning Static House in Jakarta, Indonesia [30 pics]

The stunning Static House in Jakarta, Indonesia is designed by architecture firm TWS & Partners. The incredible 800 square meter (8,600+ sq. ft), 4-bedroom house house features two magnificent courtyards that help maximize the outdoor space from within. There’s even a gorgeous pool which helps reflect the natural light during the day. A truly magnificent…

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February 21, 2011 at 9:30 am

Natsumi Hayashi: A Life of Levitation [25 pics]

Natsumi Hayashi: A Life of Levitation [25 pics]

Natsumi Hayashi loves to levitate. Always equipped with her Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Natsumi photographs herself floating around Tokyo. To achieve the look of levitation it’s crucial that you don’t appear to be jumping. That means a controlled facial expression and lack of movement (i.e., hair and body flailing about). It should look like…

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February 20, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day: Ice Canyon, Greenland

Picture of the Day: Ice Canyon, Greenland

ICE CANYON, GREENLAND Photograph by James Balog Meltwater carves a canyon 150 feet (45 meters) deep in Greenland via National Geographic 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 18, 2011 at 9:05 am

The Friday Shirk Report – February 18, 2011 | Volume 97

The Friday Shirk Report - February 18, 2011 | Volume 97

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 – Drinking all night can be…

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February 17, 2011 at 9:05 am

Recreating Photos from Childhood

Recreating Photos from Childhood

Photographer Irina Werning takes the concept one step further, doing her best to match the clothing, scenery and even the vintage feel of the childhood photographs.

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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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