January 12, 2014 at 2:30 pm

Picture of the Day: Freediving with Tunas

Picture of the Day: Freediving with Tunas

FREEDIVING WITH TUNAS Photograph by KURT ARRIGO Website | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | 500px In this breathtaking underwater photograph by Kurt Arrigo, we see a woman freediving (i.e., no breathing aid) with a school of tuna fish. This is not a composite or digitally manipulated as many may be quick…

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January 11, 2014 at 3:12 pm

‘What I Be’ Photo Project Reveals People’s Most Intimate Insecurities

'What I Be' Photo Project Reveals People's Most Intimate Insecurities

What I Be is a project about honesty and empowerment. In the ongoing 1000+ photo series, people are asked to complete the following statement: “I am not my ____ “ Their response is then manifested as a phrase or ‘label’ and written somewhere on their face or body with a marker. Then a…

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January 10, 2014 at 4:36 pm

Picture of the Day: The ‘Wind Chilled’ City

Picture of the Day: The 'Wind Chilled' City

THE ‘WIND CHILLED’ CITY Photograph by Hank Cain In this aerial photograph by pilot Hank Cain, we see the beautiful Chicago skyline below on a chilly morning on January 7, 2014. The photo was taken with Hank’s iPhone and the image has quickly spread online in the last few days. If you…

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January 10, 2014 at 3:03 pm

Photographer Travels Back in Time to Visit Her Younger Self

Photographer Travels Back in Time to Visit Her Younger Self

Imagine Finding Me is a series of unique double self-portraits which are created around a collection of childhood photographs taken from artist Chino Otsuka’s family album. In these digitally manipulated images, her present and past selves are snapped together in various locations and situations. As Chino describes: “the digital process becomes a tool, almost…

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January 10, 2014 at 12:23 pm

This Video Gave Me a New Appreciation for Surfing

This Video Gave Me a New Appreciation for Surfing

This incredible footage was filmed at Teahupo’o (south-west coast of Tahiti and world-famous surf spot) on August 27th, 2011 during the Billabong Pro waiting period. A lot of riders called it the biggest and gnarliest Teahupoo ever ridden. Chris Bryan was there filming for Billabong with a Phantom HD Gold (for epic slow mo).…

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January 10, 2014 at 9:52 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 248

The Shirk Report - Volume 248

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 submit@twistedsifter.com!…

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January 9, 2014 at 6:34 pm

Picture of the Day: Frigid Falls

Picture of the Day: Frigid Falls

FRIGID FALLS Photograph by Shaheen Karolia In this beautiful capture we see the famous Niagara Falls on a frosty winter day. The photograph, by Shaheen Karolia, was taken on January 2nd, 2014. According to FriendlyForecast, the weather that day was between -10 and -15 degrees Celsius (14 – 5 degrees Fahrenheit). The…

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January 9, 2014 at 5:25 pm

21 Creative Photos of Everyday Objects

21 Creative Photos of Everyday Objects

Artist and Creative Director Brock Davis (featured previously) is back with a new crop of creative photos using everyday objects. The self-professed tinkerer is wildly popular on Instagram, where his playful diversions have garnered him nearly 110,000 followers. Based out of Minneapolis, Brock’s artworks spans a wide array of disciplines. From graphic design and…

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January 9, 2014 at 1:22 pm

The Vastness of Space, Miniaturized

The Vastness of Space, Miniaturized

Trying to comprehend the expanse of space is a daunting task. Just reading about the distance between Earth and the nearest star/planet/galaxy is enough to boggle most minds. So the thought of miniaturizing something so expansive as the Cosmos is both fascinating and counter-intuitive. Last month reddit user TheScienceLlama used the Tilt-Shift filter in…

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January 8, 2014 at 8:45 pm

Picture of the Day: San Francisco Fogginess

Picture of the Day: San Francisco Fogginess

SAN FRANCISCO FOGGINESS Photograph by Michael Bennett In this beautiful sunrise capture, we see the Golden Gate Bridge enshrouded in fog. Interestingly, fog is so prevalent in San Francisco the weather phenomenon even has its own Wikipedia entry! The article explains in detail how the combination of Pacific Ocean moisture, prevailing winds…

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