July 9, 2014 at 8:08 pm

Couple Elopes in Iceland to be Surrounded by Nature

Couple Elopes in Iceland to be Surrounded by Nature

Photograph by Gabe McClintock This past June, Sarah and Josh decided to elope, venturing from Ohio to the beautiful country of Iceland to celebrate their nuptials. Having already booked their photographer, Gabe McClintock, the couple decided brought him along for the journey so he could capture their special day. Photograph by Gabe McClintock…

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July 9, 2014 at 2:52 pm

Famous Album Covers Superimposed onto their Actual Locations

Famous Album Covers Superimposed onto their Actual Locations

Bob Egan of PopSpotsNYC.com has an interesting hobby. He finds the real-world locations of famous album covers, fastidiously matches the distance and angle, and then superimposes the original onto a photo of present-day location. The Sifter first featured Bob’s fantastic work in 2012, roaming the streets of New York City. In this update we…

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July 9, 2014 at 9:56 am

Just Seven Kittens Reacting in Unison to a Shiny Object

Just Seven Kittens Reacting in Unison to a Shiny Object

Watch seven adorable kittens (all born 10 April 2014) react in unison to a shiny object. The cat on the far left gets me every time!

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July 8, 2014 at 4:21 pm

Picture of the Day: Purakaunui Falls, New Zealand

Picture of the Day: Purakaunui Falls, New Zealand

Photograph by DANNY XEERO 500px | Facebook | Flickr The Purakaunui Falls are a cascading three-tiered waterfall (20 meters/66 ft tall) on the Purakaunui River, located in The Catlins in the southern South Island of New Zealand. As one of very few South Island waterfalls away from the alpine region, it has long been…

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July 8, 2014 at 2:59 pm

The Depths of an Ocean Inside a Coffee Table

The Depths of an Ocean Inside a Coffee Table

The Abyss Table by Duffy London is a conversation piece made from multiple layers of stacked wood and glass. The stunning coffee table mimics the geological cross-section of an ocean as layers of glass darken the deeper they are situated. The handmade table measures (L)160cm (W)80cm (H)46cm and is limited to a mere 25…

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July 8, 2014 at 12:25 pm

The Top 50 ‘Pictures of the Day’ for 2014

The Top 50 'Pictures of the Day' for 2014

At the end of every quarter the Sifter highlights the top 25 ‘Pictures of the Day‘, culminating in an epic Top 100 at the end of the year (see last year’s top 100 here). It’s hard to believe we’re already half way through 2014, I can’t wait to see what treasures rest of the…

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July 8, 2014 at 10:35 am

A “Fast Moving Short Film” Tour of Barcelona

A "Fast Moving Short Film" Tour of Barcelona

BARCELONA in Flow-Motion is a ‘fast moving short film’ by Rob Whitworth. The film uses a technique known as hyperlapse to take you around the iconic Spanish city. A hyperlapse is an exposure technique in time-lapse photography in which the position of the camera is being changed between each exposure in order to create…

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July 8, 2014 at 1:38 am

This Guy Put Wheels on a Pallet and Rode Down an Entire Tram Track

This Guy Put Wheels on a Pallet and Rode Down an Entire Tram Track

Tomáš Moravec affixed a set of wheels onto a wooden pallet and proceeded to ride down an entire tram track in Bratislava, Slovakia. The mischievous feat was accomplished back in 2008 but the video only recently resurfaced thanks to a recent reddit post which netted the relatively obscure video over 500,000 views in less…

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July 7, 2014 at 5:48 pm

Picture of the Day: Real-Life Thomas the Tank Engine Spotted in Japan

Picture of the Day: Real-Life Thomas the Tank Engine Spotted in Japan

Photograph by AFP via International Business Times A life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine was spotted in the mountains of Japan, west of Tokyo and near the city of Shimada in Shizuoka prefecture. The steam engine replica belongs to the Oigawa Railway. The company is famous for its old-fashioned steam locomotives which carry passengers through…

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July 7, 2014 at 4:23 pm

Underwater Photos of Dogs Fetching Balls

Underwater Photos of Dogs Fetching Balls

Seth Casteel, whose series of underwater photos of dogs fetching their ball first went viral in 2012 has continued to delight as the series extends with Casteel’s latest book, Underwater Puppies, set to release later this year. Casteel continues to share hilarious underwater photos on his wildly popular Facebook and Instagram pages. Prints are…

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