Twenty some years ago David Milarch hovered above the bed, looking down at his motionless body. Years of alcoholism had booted him out of his life. Continue reading
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Colorful Handcrafted Peacocks
The Australian artist Jill Ffrench expresses her passion and her fascination for birds and especially peacocks by creating little felt dolls full of details. The iconic feathers of these animals are indeed reproduced by hand and sewn with meticulousness. Continue reading
Orlando Towers in Johannesburg
In Orlando township in the urban area of Soweto, in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, stands two cooling towers of the decommissioned Orlando Power Station. Continue reading
Trees Made Famous by Movies, Music, Art and Literature
Movies, music and literature has brought fame to millions, but not all celebrities are humans. Sometimes, a tree becomes the unexpected center of attraction. Here are some real trees that have found fame through art and fiction. Continue reading
Hong Kong Timelapse and Hyperlapse
Kirill Neiezhmakov is an award winning professional photographer from Kharkov, Ukraine, who made a timelapse and hyperlapse video of Hong Kong. It’s a timelapse / hyperlapse video with a hefty dose of psychedelic elements and a tight soundtrack. Continue reading
Rare Photos That Captured Incredible Moments from History
Dorothy Counts – the first Black girl to attend an all White school in the United States – being teased and taunted by her White male peers at Charlotte’s Harry Harding High School, 1957. Continue reading
The Chimneypots of Paris Rooftops
A trivial but iconic architectural element of Europe are the chimneypots that adorn the rooftops of houses and buildings. In Paris, in particular, they are ubiquitous and occur in unusually large concentration on nearly every building. Continue reading