September 11, 2014 at 6:39 pm

Underwater Photos of Puppies Diving Into Water

Underwater Photos of Puppies Diving Into Water

Seth Casteel, whose series of underwater photos of dogs fetching their ball first went viral in 2012 has continued to delight as the series extends with Casteel’s latest book, Underwater Puppies, set to release on 16 September 2014. In a recent interview with NPR, Casteel explains: Dogs was just such a random project, and…

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September 11, 2014 at 3:21 pm

Two Blind Sisters See for the Very First Time

Two Blind Sisters See for the Very First Time

Sonia and Anita, two sisters living in India, have been blind since birth, but a simple eye operation makes it possible for them to see their mom for the first time. The nonprofit organization 20/20/20 provides free operations to these sisters–as well as thousands of other people in developing countries. These procedures empower people…

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September 11, 2014 at 1:16 pm

Baby Bear Wanders Onto Golf Course, Mistakes Flagstick for Wobbly Tree

Baby Bear Wanders Onto Golf Course, Mistakes Flagstick for Wobbly Tree

A group of young bears wandered onto the golf course at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in British Columbia, Canada, mistaking the flagstick for some kind of wobbly tree. The young bear played with the flagstick for quite some time before moving onto one of the players’ golf ball. Not sure what they were…

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September 11, 2014 at 11:23 am

This Guy Works His Tail Off So He Can Travel and Photograph the World

This Guy Works His Tail Off So He Can Travel and Photograph the World

Travel photographer Andrei Duman has visited over 70 countries around the world (only 126 left!) and he’s doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon. The self-taught artist has been working as an Investment Banker to afford himself the financial means to pursue his passion for travel and photography. The Sifter caught up with Andrei…

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September 10, 2014 at 3:29 pm

Picture of the Day: Embrace Impermanence

Picture of the Day: Embrace Impermanence

Photograph by TREY RATCLIFF Website | Flickr | Google+ | Facebook | Prints Embrace was a 72 ft wooden, cathedral-like sculpture of two human figures, “in celebration of all our relationships”. The site-specific artwork was created by the Pier Group for Burning Man 2014. It was the largest project to date for the Pier…

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September 10, 2014 at 1:33 pm

How Beans Turn Into Farts [1:03]

How Beans Turn Into Farts [1:03]

Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart / The more you eat, the more you fart / The more you fart, the better you feel / So let’s eat beans with every meal 🙂

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September 10, 2014 at 11:57 am

12 Intricate Paper Artworks Cut by Hand

12 Intricate Paper Artworks Cut by Hand

American artist Maude White hand cuts amazingly intricate paper artworks using a craft knife. On her website White explains why she loves paper as her medium of choice: When I cut paper, I feel as if I am peeling back the outer, superficial layer of our vision to reveal the secret space beneath. With…

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September 10, 2014 at 9:47 am

Blue Heron Eats Gopher to Soothing Commentary

Blue Heron Eats Gopher to Soothing Commentary

Jessie Garza couldn’t figure out why a Blue Heron was hanging around his yard for the past week. Then on June 26, 2014 he discovered the reason. Huh! Some say Kathy still doesn’t care to this day.

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September 9, 2014 at 7:18 pm

Dads at a One Direction Concert

Dads at a One Direction Concert

Photograph by Angelina Castillo / The Nashville Scene On 19 August 2014, mega popular boy band One Direction played their hits to a screaming throng of teenage fans at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. On location to capture the extravaganza was photographer Angelina Castillo, shooting for the Nashville Scene. In between the moments capturing…

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September 9, 2014 at 4:06 pm

This Guy Loves Helmets and So Should You

This Guy Loves Helmets and So Should You

Watch this guy take a nasty spill on his longboard and spring right back up thanks to his helmet, which he loves. And so should you. Wear a helmet. And if you ever take a nasty spill, be sure to replace it. Helmets are designed to shield you once from impact not multiple times.…

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