December 17, 2012 at 4:32 pm

Portraits of Unrelated Doppelgangers

Portraits of Unrelated Doppelgangers

I’m not a look-alike! is a project by Canadian photographer François Brunelle. His goal is to take 200 photographs of doppelgangers around the world (he’s half way there) with the hopes of turning the series into a book and international exhibit. Brunelle is fascinated by the resemblance between two unrelated people. On his site,…

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December 17, 2012 at 10:51 am

DigitalGlobe’s Top Satellite Images of 2012

DigitalGlobe's Top Satellite Images of 2012

DigitalGlobe is a worldwide leader in satellite imagery. Founded in 1993 under the name WorldView Imaging Corporation, it became EarthWatch Incorporated in 1995, before finally becoming DigitalGlobe in 2002. In 1993, the United States Department of Commerce granted DigitalGlobe (then WorldView), the first license allowing a private enterprise to build and operate a satellite…

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December 16, 2012 at 10:39 pm

Picture of the Day: The Ups and Downs

Picture of the Day: The Ups and Downs

THE UPS AND DOWNS Photograph by Bastian Staude – streetw[o]rk In this beautifully composed, monochrome image by street photographer Bastian Staude, we see two escalators side by side. The view from above is intriguing and it would be interesting to know how he got this straight down POV. The staggered steps between…

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December 16, 2012 at 5:40 pm

Storyboards from Ten Popular Films

Storyboards from Ten Popular Films

Preparation is an essential part of a director’s job and storyboards are one of the tools filmmakers use to help plan difficult and complicated shots. In an ongoing column by the Directors Guild of Americas Quarterly, original storyboards from films we all know and love are shared on their site. Be sure to visit…

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December 15, 2012 at 3:33 pm

Picture of the Day: Greetings Earthlings

Picture of the Day: Greetings Earthlings

GREETINGS EARTHLINGS Photograph by NASA/Steve Robinson STS-114 astronaut Soichi Noguchi waves from the Shuttle payload bay, backdropped by the Earth below. During the mission’s second spacewalk, Noguchi and Discovery crewmate Steve Robinson replaced a failed gyroscope which keeps the International Space Station in the proper position in orbit. STS-114 was the first…

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December 15, 2012 at 2:37 pm

A Giant Moon Carved Into Wood

A Giant Moon Carved Into Wood

Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth are the husband and wife team of TUGBOAT PRINTSHOP. Since 2006, they have been working together, using traditional printmaking to create contemporary artwork. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Paul and Valerie have recently completed their largest work ever. The Moon measures 36″ x 32″ and is 100% handmade. Prints are…

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December 14, 2012 at 7:25 pm

Picture of the Day: Bowling Ball Beach

Picture of the Day: Bowling Ball Beach

BOWLING BALL BEACH Photograph by Brocken Inaglory Located along the Mendocino coast of California, USA, Bowling Ball Beach is located about three miles south of Point Arena, where Schooner Gulch Road intersects State Highway 1. Until recently there were two trailheads from this location. The Southern trail still leads visitors to Schooner…

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December 14, 2012 at 9:20 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 192

The Shirk Report - Volume 192

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find the 25 funniest images, 10 most interesting articles, and 5 most viral videos from the previous week of sifting. Most images found on Reddit; articles typically originate from Twitter, RSS and email; videos come from a variety of sources. Any suggestions? Send a note to…

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December 13, 2012 at 7:25 pm

Picture of the Day: Long Exposure Lightning Strike

Picture of the Day: Long Exposure Lightning Strike

LONG EXPOSURE LIGHTNING STRIKE Photograph by Dean Mullin on 500px In this fabulous capture by Dean Mullin, we see a long exposure shot of a lightning bolt off the coast of Kuala Belait in Brunei. The photo was taken on Belait Beach which overlooks the South China Sea. To get this shot,…

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December 13, 2012 at 3:42 pm

The Most Perfectly Timed Graphic Overlays in Sports

The Most Perfectly Timed Graphic Overlays in Sports

Yesterday, Redditor iR3C0N7 posted a perfectly timed graphic overlay of former Liverpool football manager Rafael Benitez. Like most sports broadcasts, graphic overlays are used to show statistics, game information and player names. In the comment section, other Redditors contributed more examples of perfectly timed graphic overlays in sports. Below you will find the top…

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