WASHINGTON APPOINTED COMMANDER IN CHIEF – JUNE 15, 1775 George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) commanded the Continental Army in American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. Because of his central role in the founding of the…
COURAGEOUS KITTY Photograph by CRAZY IVORY That is one crazy, supremely-confident cat! Amazing shot by 22-year-old Ivo, based in Berlin, Germany. Shot using a Canon EOS 40D + Canon 18-55mm lens. via Crazy Ivory on 500px
Artwork by MATEI APSTOLESCU Hailing from Bucharest, Romania, freelance illustrator Matei Apostolescu (aka Beaucoupzero) creates incredible works of digital art. A 27-year-old graffiti artist turned illustrator, Matei uses a broad range of tools from rotring pencils, markers and spray paint to Wacom tablets, Illustrator and Photoshop. Below you will find a small sample of…
THE PERFECT SNACK Photograph by STEFAN KRAUSE Photographer’s Description: All objects were fastened on the board, which was pushed from the side, causing the wine to spill out of the glass. Produced using a limit switch. The carafe is filled with gelatine made with wine. But really, this is all about the…
Photograph by Joel Sternfield The High Line is a public park built on a 1.45-mile-long (2.3 km) elevated rail structure running from Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street on Manhattan’s West Side. Previously, the High Line was a freight rail line, in operation from 1934 to 1980. It carried meat to the meatpacking district,…
SHADOWY CHICAGO Photograph by MIKE LAVOIE Photographer’s Description: My 1st time in a Cessna. I have a lot to learn yet. I shot through the glass instead of opening the window which I hope to do next time. I wish the sky had been less hazy. Special thanks to my friend Pilot…
THE RUNAWAY TREE Photograph posted on REDDIT Photographer has yet to be identified, but this wonderful shot was taken in Kalaloch, Washington. Way to adapt and survive! Treebeard would be proud 🙂 via Reddit
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DOUBLE EXPOSURE DONE RIGHT Photograph by ALEX HUTCHINSON Super creative and wonderfully executed double-exposure shot by Alex Hutchinson. Check out his Facebook page for more sweetness. Camera: Nikon D700 Focal Length: 70 mm Shutter Speed: 1/400 sec. Aperture: 3.2 ISO/Film: 200 via Alex Hutchinson on 500px