MESKENDIR VALLEY, CAPPADOCIA Photograph by Benh Lieu Song In this breathtaking photograph by Benh Lieu Song we see an aerial view of the Meskendir valley (and Gorëme in the far back part), in Cappadocia, central Turkey, where hot air balloon tours and trekking are quite popular. Cappadocia lies in eastern Anatolia, in…
In a series entitled 12 shoes for 12 lovers; Chilean born, London raised and New York-based artist and designer Sebastian Errazuriz created 3D printed shoes for an exhibit currently on display until January 6th, 2014 at the Melissa pop-up shop in Miami. Each shoe design is accompanied by an anecdote about the relationship that…
I believe in the power of music to empower, inspire, motivate and unite. In the collection of images below it is clear that others also share this sentiment. If music has ever empowered or inspired you, please share your story with others in the comments. It might make a difference in someone’s life! …
WHEN PENGUINS ATTACK Photograph by M/S Expedition on Twitter/Gap Adventures In this amazing capture, we see a Gentoo penguin about to take a big bite into a GoPro camera in Antarctica. The image was shared on Gap Adventure’s M/S Expedition twitter account earlier this week. The M/S Expedition is Gap Adventure’s cruise…
The Sifter’s friends at National Geographic were kind enough to share a few images from a recent gallery entitled Illuminating the World. The 33-image gallery was compiled from National Geographic’s online photo community Your Shot. The photos span the entire globe even including a few holiday-themed shots. Be sure to check out the entire…
WORKPLACE SAFETY, 1926 Photographer Unknown via Ovadia & Sons on Tumblr Seen here are painters atop the Woolworth Building in New York City in 1926. Just looking at this photo makes my stomach churn and palms sweat. How is that guy just standing on that spire like that? The Woolworth Building at…
For many of us, LEGO provided the building blocks for our fervent childhood imaginations. I have fond memories from my own childhood of playing with LEGO and loving the freedom to build whatever I wanted. Many of you may even continue to use LEGO to this day! Below are a series of ads that…
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!…
A STREAM OF WATER, FROZEN IN MID-AIR Photograph by NinjaViking on reddit In this peculiar photo we see what happens when water pours out of a pipe and instantly freeze as it is exposed to the cold air. The photo, submitted to reddit yesterday, shows the accidental beauty that nature is often…
© Jorge Royan / http://www.royan.com.ar / CC-BY-SA-3.0 Admont Abbey is a Benedictine monastery located on the Enns River in the town of Admont, Austria. It is the oldest remaining monastery in Styria and contains the largest monastic library in the world. The abbey is known for its Baroque architecture, art, and manuscripts. [Source] While…
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