The Spectacular Sets of Early 20th Century New York Theater

Many theatrical set designers today follow the maxim of “less is more”, but in the old days when theaters had to compete with moving pictures, plays frequently featured elaborate and extravagant sets built with great attention to detail.

The Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

The town of Ait-Ben-Haddou, located on the southern slopes of the High Atlas Mountains, is one of the most spectacular manmade sights along the valley in Morocco’s rocky desert.

Spectacular Mont Blanc Pictures

In this series “Versants Perdus”, photographer Esteban Wautier relates an expedition on the Mont Blanc, into the wild.

Rare Albino Animals Prove You Don’t Need Color to Look Spectacular

Considering the myriad of beautiful colors we see in the animal kingdom, seeing a purely white animal is practically a surreal experience.

The Superb Bird-of-Paradise’s Courtship Dance

Photo credit: www.birdsofparadiseproject.org 

The aptly named “superb bird-of-paradise” is fascinating to behold, especially when it’s performing its courtship dance. In fact, once the male bird opens its plumage, it doesn’t look like a bird at all.

The Bold Universe of Normann Copenhagen

Following the large-scale, comprehensive renovation, Normann Copenhagen has opened the doors of its spectacular new showroom, inviting the visitor to take a stroll through the fascinating universe of colors and contrasting textures.

“We want to give visitors the feeling they’re moving around in an art installation.”

The Lost Train Graveyard of Bolivia

Chris Staring photographs a mysterious train graveyard in the heart of southern Bolivia, where the skeletons of British steam locomotives and rail cars rust away on the edge of the world’s largest salt flats.