August 3, 2012 at 5:38 pm

Picture of the Day: A Toothy Landscape

Picture of the Day: A Toothy Landscape

A TOOTHY LANDSCAPE Artwork by Illusion Bangkok In this incredible CGI (computer generated imagery) we are treated to an amazing landscape carved into the surface of a tooth. The artwork was created by Illusion, an award-winning CGI studio in Bangkok. Illusion was founded in 2001 by Surachai Puthikulangkura and they have…

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August 3, 2012 at 3:16 pm

Man Builds 30 ft Model Replica of a Battleship

Man Builds 30 ft Model Replica of a Battleship

Model builder William Terra from Maine, USA has created an incredible 1:20 replica of the famous German cruiser Admrial Graf Spee which served during World War II. The ‘pocket battleship’ was armed with six 28 cm (11 in) guns in two triple gun turrets, and was designed to outgun any cruiser fast enough…

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August 3, 2012 at 9:16 am

The Shirk Report – Volume 173

The Shirk Report - Volume 173

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…

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August 2, 2012 at 5:30 pm

Picture of the Day: Refractions in Space

Picture of the Day: Refractions in Space

REFRACTIONS IN SPACE Photograph by André Kuipers on Flickr In this amazing shot we see an air bubble, inside a drop of water, suspended in space. Pretty much any photo shot in ‘zero gravity’ is cool by default, but when you incorporate a refraction (where an image reverses as it passes…

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August 2, 2012 at 3:33 pm

A Day in the Life of a Stormtrooper

A Day in the Life of a Stormtrooper

On April 3rd, 2009, photographer and Star Wars superfan Stéfan Le Dû uploaded a seemingly innocent photo of a stormtrooper escaping from a giant Darth Vader. 367 days later (he missed two days in January of 2010), Stormtroopers365 was complete. The album was wildly popular, garnering millions of views and a loyal following eager…

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August 2, 2012 at 10:06 am

The Kitchen at the Golden Temple Feeds up to 100,000 People a Day for Free

The Kitchen at the Golden Temple Feeds up to 100,000 People a Day for Free

The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), located in the city of Amritsar, India is a Sikh gurdwara (place of worship). It is the most well-known gurdwara and is considered a sacred place by Sikhs. It was first constructed in 1604 and was later rebuilt in 1764. Located inside many gurdwaras are common kitchens/canteens known…

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August 1, 2012 at 4:40 pm

Picture of the Day: Playing with Perspective

sitting on sidewalk looking down looks like standing atop a ledge

PLAYING WITH PERSPECTIVE Photograph by Christopher Hassler Photography on Facebook In this fun exploration with perspective we see the subject standing perilously atop a tiny ledge looking down. The angle and lens make for a creative capture before you quickly realize the subject is just lying down on a sidewalk ‘pretending’…

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August 1, 2012 at 1:10 pm

Models Pose on Top of Creative Sidewalk Illustrations

Models Pose on Top of Creative Sidewalk Illustrations

In this creative series that combines illustration and photography, we see models posing on top of sidewalk illustrations. The amazing illustrations were done by artist Nithin Rao Kumblekar, a former ad-agency art director that now freelances for corporate clients, ad agencies and publishers. The photographs were taken by Abhitab Kame, and the entire series…

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August 1, 2012 at 9:22 am

12 Amazing Pictures of Lava Tubes Around the World

12 Amazing Pictures of Lava Tubes Around the World

Lava tubes are natural conduits through which lava travels beneath the surface of a lava flow. Typically they are expelled by a volcano during an eruption and can be actively draining lava from a source; or they can be extinct, meaning the lava flow has ceased and the rock has cooled and left a…

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July 31, 2012 at 6:53 pm

Picture of the Day: Entrance to the Saint Petersburg Mosque

Picture of the Day: Entrance to the Saint Petersburg Mosque

ENTRANCE TO THE SAINT PETERSBURG MOSQUE Photograph by Canes @ Wikimedia Commons In this beautiful capture, we see the entranceway to the Saint Petersburg Mosque in St Petersburg, Russia. When the mosque opened in 1913, it was the largest in Russia. Its minarets reach 49 meters (161 ft) in height and…

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