July 12, 2013 at 9:27 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 222

The Shirk Report - Volume 222

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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July 11, 2013 at 5:04 pm

Picture of the Day: Flooding in Thailand – Before and After

Picture of the Day: Flooding in Thailand - Before and After

Flooding in Thailand – Before & After Photograph by NASA Earth Observatory In this true-colour satellite image, we see flooding in Ayutthaya and Pathum Thani Provinces in Central Thailand (right), compared to before the flooding (left). The Chao Phraya River forms at the confluence of smaller rivers in central Thailand, and flows…

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July 11, 2013 at 12:09 pm

These Functioning Watches Were Carved From Wood

These Functioning Watches Were Carved From Wood

Valerii Danevych is a carpenter from Kiev, Ukraine. He comes from a family of cabinet-makers that have been crafting wood for generations. A highly skilled artisan, Danevych did not feel challenged anymore and began to explore how to build mechanical/moving items completely out of wood. It wasn’t until 2005 that Valerii began to research…

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July 10, 2013 at 4:54 pm

Picture of the Day: Above the Clouds

Picture of the Day: Above the Clouds

ABOVE THE CLOUDS Photograph by Jonathan Kos-Read In this breathtaking black and white photograph by Jonathan Kos-Read, we see a lone man looking out upon a sea of clouds. To really appreciate this photo, check out the full-size (4217 x 1797) version here. In the photo’s description, Kos-Read remarks that the shot…

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July 10, 2013 at 3:35 pm

Amazing Pencil Portraits Drawn Onto Dollar Bills

Amazing Pencil Portraits Drawn Onto Dollar Bills

“Hash” Ashish Patel is a fine art portrait artist working mostly with pencils and charcoal. Hailing from New Jersey, the artist has nearly 120,000 followers on Instagram where he shares much of his artwork. In a short-lived series, Patel used graphite and white-colored pencils to draw incredible portraits onto $1 and $5 US bills.…

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July 10, 2013 at 11:22 am

Giant Living Artworks ‘Grown’ on the Rice Fields of Japan

Giant Living Artworks 'Grown' on the Rice Fields of Japan

Tanbo art is a Japanese creation in which people plant various types and colors of rice and ‘grow’ a giant picture in rice paddy fields. It all started back in 1993 when the village of Inakadate, about 600 miles north of Tokyo, was looking to create a project that would ‘revitalize’ the local economy.…

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July 9, 2013 at 4:26 pm

Picture of the Day: Urban Raptor

Picture of the Day: Urban Raptor

URBAN RAPTOR Photograph by Jes (mugley on Flickr) In this awesome photo by Jes (mugley on Flickr) we see a Nankeen Kestrel (Falco cenchroides) perched on a railing in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian Kestrel or Nankeen Kestrel is one of the smallest falcons, and unlike many, does not rely on speed to…

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July 9, 2013 at 4:20 pm

The Umbrella-Lined Streets of Agueda, Portugal

The Umbrella-Lined Streets of Agueda, Portugal

In select areas of the city of Águeda, Portugal, you will find streets lined with colourful umbrellas. The installation, known as the Umbrella Sky Project, is part of the local Agitagueda Art Festival. The art installation is created by Sextafeira Produções. If you want to learn more about the Umbrella Sky Project, there are…

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July 9, 2013 at 12:07 pm

The Top 50 ‘Pictures of the Day’ for 2013

The Top 50 'Pictures of the Day' for 2013

At the end of every quarter the Sifter will highlight the top 25 ‘Pictures of the Day‘, culminating in an epic Top 100 at the end of the year (check out the ‘Top 100 POTDs for 2012‘). It’s hard to believe we’re already half way through 2013. Below you will find the second installment…

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July 8, 2013 at 7:52 pm

Picture of the Day: Sky’s the Limit

Picture of the Day: Sky's the Limit

SKY’S THE LIMIT Photograph by Sam Javanrouh | topleftpixel tumblr In this perfectly framed photograph by Sam Javanrouh, we look skyward from a beautiful courtyard in Siena, Italy. Sam took great care in locating the absolute center of the courtyard and must have been laying on the ground (or had a tripod…

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