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Earth Laughs in Flowers – Not Your Everyday Flower Art

by Noemi Twigg
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It’s that time of the year again, when everyone and their mom seems to be caught up in the overly commercialized fever of the “Love Month”. We are not totally averse to Valentine’s Day, as you may very well know. We have posts such as the one about the Indiana Jones engagement ring. If, however, you are not feeling all too lovey dovey this month, don’t worry. There is no pressure to fall into the commercial trap from us! In fact, today’s post just might make you appreciate flowers more than ever. Without the usual connotations that come with it. These flower pictures are the work of American photographer David Read more »

Superheroes in a Drop of Water

by Noemi Twigg
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Batman in a Drop of Water

Earlier this month, I discovered a photographer whose work stopped me in my tracks. Even the most jaded of people might even agree with me in saying that German photographer Marcus Reugels stands above the rest with his photographs. The work that caught my attention features drops of water refracting the earth, or at least part of it. One look at that, and you have to admit that this guy is absolutely brilliant! He has other photos along similar lines, but I think you might appreciate two of his recent pieces even more. How about a couple of superheroes in a drop of water? Well, technically, it is not the Read more »

New Camera Will Change Photography Forever

by Robin Parrish
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New Camera Will Change Photography Forever

Have you heard about this new camera that lets you focus the picture after it’s been taken? It’s called the Lytro camera, and it was dreamed up by a genius from Stanford who wants to help you capture perfect moments on film without having to wait for the focus. Instead, you can choose any focal point you want after the fact. My mind = blown. Read more »

My Grandma’s a Superhero! Meet Super Mamika

by Noemi Twigg
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My Grandma’s a Superhero! Meet Super Mamika

Well not really, but I bet my grandma can hold her own. This grandma, though, has got what it takes to dress up and pose as if she had superpowers. Last year, French photographer Sacha Goldberg released a set of photos featuring his Hungarian grandmother, Frederika, as a superhero. Grandma Frederika, then 91 years old, was suffering from depression, and the artist grandson decided to help her through the tough times by conducting outrageous photo shoots. Not only did the therapy work, but Sacha’s work got tons attention, gaining him the admiration of people from all over the world. This time, superhero grandma Mamika is back with a huge bang Read more »

Legotron: DIY LEGO Camera

by Noemi Twigg
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Legotron: DIY LEGO Camera

AFOLs and photography enthusiasts, listen up! There is a guy that you might want to hail as your hero. Meet Cary Norton, a professional photographer who wanted to create something totally cool and different. I dare say that with his do-it-yourself camera, he has achieved his goal! Dubbed Legotron, Mark I, the device is a 4×5 camera and is totally made out of LEGO bricks. Take a look at the finished product and be amazed. Okay, that may not be the slimmest, sleekest, and most stylish camera that you can think of, but hey, it’s made of LEGO bricks! Of course, he also had to put a lens in, as Read more »

Color night vision camera soon available. Paris Hilton sex tape sequel?

by Jeff Cormier
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Color night vision camera soon available. Paris Hilton sex tape sequel?

Night vision cameras are super devices that have been used in some super situations.  A few examples include the Paris Hilton sex tape, Jame Gumb’s creepy use of night vision in Silence of the Lambs, and a funny scene involving night vision from the hilarious movie, Step Brothers. Read more »

This Is What the Oldest Living Organisms Look Like

by Noemi Twigg
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This Is What the Oldest Living Organisms Look Like

And I thought I was old! Thanks to the work of people like Rachel Sussman, I get a better perspective on age. ;) Seriously, though, her recent photography collection about some of the oldest living organisms on Earth is something to marvel at. She went trotting around the world to capture amazing things with her camera, bringing science to life for us. This photo is of Siberian Actinobacteria, which is supposed to anywhere from 400,000 to 600,000 years old. Ancient is an understatement! What’s even more amazing is that these organisms live in permafrost and they do DNA repair even in that state! This is La Llareta, or Yareta. Is Read more »

Cecelia’s “Flowers” – You Might Want to Take A Closer Look

by Noemi Twigg
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Cecelia’s “Flowers” – You Might Want to Take A Closer Look

Flowers always brighten things up. You have to admit that even if you are not the type who likes flowers, a bunch of brightly colored blossoms in an otherwise plain room makes a huge difference. Flower lover or not, you are in for a treat with these images. These photographs are the work of Cecelia Webber, a photographer whose usual subjects are not really plants. Before I talk more about them, why don’t you take a look at them first? Here’s a tip: look really really closely. Are they flowers or what? According to Cecelia Webber, she accidentally thought of this idea when she shot a nude figure against a Read more »

A Jack-Coke, Please – Magnified 1000x!

by Noemi Twigg
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A Jack-Coke, Please – Magnified 1000x!

Christmas is just around the corner – how’s your Christmas shopping going? I have decided to skip Christmas this year, in the sense that I have not done – and will not do – any gift shopping. Most of you will probably do it differently, and if you are looking for last minute gift ideas, here is a unique gift idea: modern art featuring beverages. Read more »