August 3, 2010 at 9:05 am

The Most Incredible Miniature Pencil Art [20 pics]

The Most Incredible Miniature Pencil Art [20 pics]

Photograph by Dalton Ghetti / Solent News Dalton Ghetti is a 49-year old carpenter from Bridgeport, Connecticut, and he has been carving the most incredible miniature sculptures for over 25 years without the aid of a magnifying glass. His canvas? The tiny tip of a lead pencil. Photograph by Dalton Ghetti / Solent…

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August 2, 2010 at 11:11 am

The Mirrorcube Treehotel in Sweden

The Mirrorcube Treehotel in Sweden

From the country that brought you the Ice Hotel and the Hotel under a Lake, comes the latest in luxury tourist attractions, the Treehotel. 60 km south of the arctic circle in Harads, Sweden, owner Kent Lindvall has just opened the unique and stunning Treehotel to the public. Launching with six structures designed by five…

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May 25, 2010 at 8:58 am

I’m On A [House] Boat – Floating Home in Lake Union, Seattle

I'm On A [House] Boat - Floating Home in Lake Union, Seattle

Photograph by Ben Benschneider Remember the Tom Hanks classic, Sleepless in Seattle? More importantly, do you remember the house he lived in? It was a floating home on Lake Union in the heart of Seattle. Sure he was restless, but that place was awesome! Fast-forward to reality and check out this actual floating home in…

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May 13, 2010 at 8:58 am

The X-Ray Vision of Nick Veasey

The X-Ray Vision of Nick Veasey

Is beauty only skin deep? Momma always said, ‘It’s what inside that counts’. Insert cliche about ‘seeing things for what they are’ here. Read as deeply as you want. At the very least, artist Nick Veasey takes stunning X-ray photographs of the mundane, the gigantic, and naturally, of nature. Below you will find…

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May 7, 2010 at 8:58 am

The Friday Shirk Report – May 7, 2010 | Volume 56

The Friday Shirk Report - May 7, 2010 | Volume 56

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 20 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! *For those that prefer the links open in a new tab/window, try holding the CTRL key whilst clicking a link with your mouse 20 IMAGES – This 45 Gigapixel Image of…

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May 6, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – May 6, 2010

Picture of the Day - May 6, 2010

YOU COMPLETE ME Photograph by Claro Cortes IV / REUTERS Reuters via Pixdaus Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’ GET FEATURED! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A PHOTOGRAPH FOR THE PICTURE OF THE DAY!

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April 30, 2010 at 8:58 am

The Friday Shirk Report – April 30, 2010 | Volume 55

The Friday Shirk Report - April 30, 2010 | Volume 55

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 20 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! *For those that prefer the links open in a new tab/window, try holding the CTRL key whilst clicking a link with your mouse 20 IMAGES – It’s Okay Mariah. We Don’t…

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April 26, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – April 26, 2010

Picture of the Day - April 26, 2010

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Photograph by No Promise of Safety A climber/urban explorer scales the Manhattan Bridge in New York City for the perfect shot. via No Promise of Safety Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’ GET…

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April 26, 2010 at 8:58 am

Trompe L’oeil: Incredible 3D Wall Art by John Pugh

Trompe L'oeil: Incredible 3D Wall Art by John Pugh

Photograph and artwork by John Pugh Artist John Pugh specializes in ‘trompe l’oeil’, which means ‘trick of the eye’ art. John however, adds another dimension to his work… a third dimension (ba-doom ching)! Internationally-known, Pugh’s work can be seen from New Zealand to Hawaii. And why is the California-based artist so popular? “It seems almost…

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April 19, 2010 at 8:58 am

No Windows? No Problem! Virtual Windows by Winscape

No Windows? No Problem! Virtual Windows by Winscape

Do you have a room in your place with no windows? Or perhaps you have a window with a lovely view of a concrete wall or neon sign? Maybe you’re just plain tired of that framed motivational poster talking about Courage. Well maybe it’s time to muster the courage to do something about it! Introducing…

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