April 13, 2012 at 2:00 pm

Adding Monsters to Thrift Store Paintings

Adding Monsters to Thrift Store Paintings

Have you ever been to a thrift store (think Goodwill or Salvation Army) and noticed that they usually carry a small selection of landscape paintings? Artists Chris McMahon and Thryza Segal decided to inject a little fun into these discarded works and give them a second life by adding monsters to the scenic landscapes.…

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April 13, 2012 at 9:18 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 157

The Shirk Report - Volume 157

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find the 20 funniest images, 10 most interesting articles, and 5 most viral videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! THE SHIRK REPORT 2.0 IS HERE! IMAGES WILL NOW APPEAR RIGHT BELOW THE TEXT LINK! TO HIDE THE IMAGE, SIMPLY CLICK THE TEXT LINK…

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April 12, 2012 at 6:34 pm

Picture of the Day: The Wisdom of the Ancients

Picture of the Day: The Wisdom of the Ancients

THE WISDOM OF THE ANCIENTS Photograph via opoipo on Reddit Wise, inquisitive, skeptical; whatever comes to mind when you see this striking elder frog it certainly grabs your attention. What we do know is that it is a Phyllomedusa sauvagii, commonly known as the Waxy Monkey Leaf Frog, belonging to the subfamily…

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April 12, 2012 at 3:19 pm

How Photographers Cure Boredom on Long Flights

How Photographers Cure Boredom on Long Flights

Photograph by NINA KATCHADOURIAN How do photographers cure boredom on long flights? By taking photographs of course! And in the case of artist Nina Katchadourian, that means an impromptu photoshoot in the lavatory. Nina explains how it all started below: While in the lavatory on a domestic flight in March 2010, I spontaneously…

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April 12, 2012 at 9:20 am

This Private Island in the Bahamas Can be Yours for $85 million

This Private Island in the Bahamas Can be Yours for $85 million

Photograph by Damioanos Sotheby’s International Realty Located in the heart of the yachting paradise of the Exumas in the Central Bahamas, this 38-acre isle is listed at a cool $85,000,000 USD. Island buildings and amenities include: – five individual dwellings: Manor House, Beach Cottage, Harbourmaster House and the twin guest cottages – luxurious…

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April 11, 2012 at 6:30 pm

Picture of the Day: 7 Footer Goes as Short Guy on Stilts for Halloween

Picture of the Day: 7 Footer Goes as Short Guy on Stilts for Halloween

7 FOOTER GOES AS SHORT GUY ON STILTS FOR HALLOWEEN Photograph by firstclass_scamp on Reddit 7-foot Irish Redditor, firstclass_scamp, posted this hilarious photo earlier today. Sure Halloween is still six months away but this was too clever not to share. And if you’re thinking that he looks a little like Cameron Frye…

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April 11, 2012 at 3:31 pm

Incredible Miniature Model Decks Built by Mnfx

Incredible Miniature Model Decks Built by Mnfx

Mnfx is a design studio that specializes in creating custom props, models and FX. As part of a marketing campaign for Trex Decking & Railing, mnfx created these incredible miniature model decks at a scale of 1:12. The coolest part is that the decks were made using actual Trex decking materials! Yes, they…

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April 11, 2012 at 9:52 am

30 Breathtaking Undersea Photos by Alexander Semenov

30 Breathtaking Undersea Photos by Alexander Semenov

Photograph by ALEXANDER SEMENOV Alexander Semenov is the head of the scientific divers team at the White Sea Biological Station (WSBS) in Russia. He’s also a prolific undersea photographer that has graciously shared his incredible work online on countless sites (Flickr, Behance, LiveJournal, 500px) so others may study and marvel at the beauty…

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April 10, 2012 at 6:14 pm

Picture of the Day: Extraordinary Ice Cave in Iceland

Picture of the Day: Extraordinary Ice Cave in Iceland

EXTRAORDINARY ICE CAVE IN ICELAND Photograph by SHY COHEN This extraordinary image by Shy Cohen was EarthShots.org’s photo of the day for February 16, 2012. It’s one of the many ice caves in Iceland and a nature photographer’s dream. Shy captured the scene with a Canon 7D (10-22). He also emphasizes the…

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April 10, 2012 at 12:19 pm

13 Creative Star Grid Posters by Mark Brooks

13 Creative Star Grid Posters by Mark Brooks

Artwork by MARK BROOKS Mark Brooks is a graphic designer and art director who’s career has landed him in both Barcelona and New York City (two pretty stellar places to call home!). Back in 2009, Mark did a series of ‘Star Grid‘ designs for a Barcelona-based apparel brand called SantaMonica. These awesome prints…

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