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Castles - Medieval and Pictures of. Mont-Saint-Michel-Abbey.jpg (1024×640) iGNANT. Tel Aviv-based artist Michal Taharlev creates stunning artworks inspired by old family photos without using brushes or writing tools.

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32446.jpg (1366×768) iGNANT. Westpol architects created this wonderfully picturesque spot in Vöcklabruck, Austria where visitors are able to sit in the middle of a pond without getting wet.

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The scenic landscape includes a path leading down to a hollowed out circular area where people can take a seat and relax amongst nature. It’s a surreal journey along the gradual ramp to the observational platform as the water level gains height either side. Once in the resting area, depending on perspective, visitors seem like they’re wading in the lake without a drop of water on them. All images © Roland Barthofer. Kitchencheatsheet.gif (900×5870)

Free Music with Neverending Playlist. Illustrator. World Portraits by Stephen Bennett. Illustrator tutorial: create a seamless folk pattern  Illustrator tutorial: create a seamless folk pattern In this tutorial you will learn how to create a seamless pattern composed of simple folk-flavored flowers. In the first part we will create an individual flower. In the second we will focus on constructing a pattern and define a seamless Illustrator pattern swatch. You can download the source file. This tutorial was prepared with Adobe Illustrator CS4 but the source file is back-saved to CS2.

Step 0 We will use five colors for our flowers: white, black, blue, beige and red as well as some brown background color. Part I – Create an individual item of the pattern Step 1 Choose the Polygon Tool (you will find it under the Rectangle Tool in the Tool Panel). Doodle God. Mood Music. All of Aliens squeezed into intricately animated 1-minute short. 16 tech inventions that went amok in science fiction. 16 tech inventions that went amok in science fiction Mon, May 20, 2013 11:11am You might build it with the best of intentions, but that doesn't mean it won't destroy the world.

16 tech inventions that went amok in science fiction

Science fiction is full of amazing technological ideas. Young girl who’s best friends with African wildlife. Born in Africa to French wildlife photographer parents, Tippi Degré had a most unusual childhood.

Young girl who’s best friends with African wildlife

The young girl grew up in the African desert and developed an uncommon bond with many untamed animals including a 28-year old African elephant named Abu, a leopard nicknamed J&B, lion cubs, giraffes, an Ostrich, a mongoose, crocodiles, a baby zebra, a cheetah, giant bullfrogs, and even a snake. Africa was her home for many years and Tippi became friends with the ferocious animals and tribespeople of Namibia. As a young child, the French girl said, “I don’t have friends here. 16 Bizarre yet Inspiring Structures. The field of architecture has always been a subject of fascination for people and beauty is clearly in the eye of the beholder.

16 Bizarre yet Inspiring Structures

This compilation will take you on a tour around the globe, pinpointing some of the most wonderful architectural landmarks, which do not respect the rigorous lines or the well-set rules of traditional architecture. All of the buildings here are pure reflections of the rich imagination and creativity of their masters and each of the structures is filled with intense symbolism. Enjoy this collection of bizarre, yet extremely beautiful landmarks from all over the world! 1. Futuroscope Theme Park – Poitiers, France Image source Image source Image source Image source Image source This is an utterly bizarre yet extremely beautiful multimedia plaza, located in the province of Vienne (north of Poitiers) in France. Top 100 Photos of the Year 2012.

*Please note the photographs themselves were not necessarily taken in 2012, they just happened to be featured as a POTD this year.

Top 100 Photos of the Year 2012

The pictures are also listed in reverse chronological order. There is no ranking amongst the photos Enjoy! Photograph by Robert Elves on Flickr. Contact Information for WISPRO (U) LTD. Home gadgets becoming quieter by design. Moodstream™ by Getty Images. SecretGuru - Talented people you can hire to create fun, new, memorable experiences. This week on gdgt: LG shows there's room for more than one mega-smartphone. Each week, our friends at gdgt go through the latest gadgets and score them to help you decide which ones to buy. Transportation. We are wondering why it is that car manufacturers are tripping over each other inventing boring and redundant “super modern” and “high design” cars, when the end result is a sea of lookalikes.

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One can no longer recognize a “premium” make from a lower-end car, certainly not by distinctive and recognizable design features. Architecture. Imagine the renovation dilemmas.

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A huge penthouse of a converted 1930s office building in TriBeCa, New York, is to be turned into a functioning home for a family with three teenagers. In fact, we can not quite imagine the issues that faced Steven Harris Architects when the family showed up, literally, at the doorstep of the celebrated architect and asked if he’d like to work on their home.

Castles - Medieval and Pictures of. The Hearst Castle is Californian Historical Sight mansion on Central Coast in California.

Castles - Medieval and Pictures of

It has been built between 1919 and 1947 and it is designed by architect Julia Morgan. The castle has been designed for William Randolph Hearst who died in 1951.