unusual hotels
There are several hotels around the world with interesting themes and architecture. The Tianzi Hotel in China, is in the Guiness Book of Records as the “biggest image building”.
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Inspiration
bhutan buddhism
Regina DeLuise spent some time in Thimpu, Bhutan documenting the of role of Buddhism in the community. She was welcomed by monks and young artists alike to photograph and experience their culture.
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frozen florida
HOMESTEAD, FL – DECEMBER 15: Icicles hang from branches as a farmer uses water in an effort to keep the crops from being damaged by freezing temperatures which dropped to 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
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day in december
Tis’ the season, to dress as Santa Klaus and bungee jump near the beach in Kuta, Bali. This is just one of several photos taken from around the world on December 16th.
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microscopic wonders
Close up shot of a mosquito head, taken from the book ‘ Microcosmos‘, created by Brandon Brill. This book includes many scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of insects, human body parts and household items.
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beauty of india
India, the country of mysterious paradoxes; the land where civilizations and times intermix, a mysterious place which attracts people from all over the world. This showcase presents the astonishing contrast between wealth and misery, contemporary technologies and ancient historical monuments, plenty of languages, cultures and traditions.
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splash sculptures
Splash Art is a truly beautiful art form requiring precise timming a specialized photography equipment. Masters of the genre often have complex studios set up with lasers, multiple flashes and controlers to acheive the exact timming needed to capture these wonderfull images. With the abstract nature of splash photography you can often make out figures [...]
photos of the day
PDN Photo of the Day displays photographs selected by the editors of Photo District News, a publication for photo professionals.
Todays selection is from a new book, Guy Bourdin In Between, which looks at the provocative imagery of the influential French fashion photographer in its original context: the double-page magazine spread. Published by SteidlDangin, the book includes 300 of [...]
october in afghanistan
With the U.S. troop surge now nearing its peak in Afghanistan, more than 150,000 US and international troops are now on the ground. 64 of those troops lost their lives last month, as forces pushed hard into the southern Kandahar Province, traditionally the heartland of the Taliban. Collected here are images [...]
fire water
Here is some creative photography where water is captured to make it appear as if were fire. Doing some research I found there are a few different ways to achieve this look, but instead of trying to figure out how its done, just sit back and enjoy the magic.
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