The 15 Most Beautiful Flowers In The World Canna Cannas not only feature pretty blossoms, but also beautiful leaves (often likened to that of the banana plant) that come in a variety of stunning colors. Popularized in Victorian times, Cannas are popular garden plants. Cherry Blossom The unofficial flower of Japan, the spectacular display of blossoms that arrive in the spring are celebrated by festivals both in Japan and the U.S. Colorado Columbine Growing high in the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado Columbine is a welcome reward for the enterprising climbers of Colorado’s 14,000-foot high mountains. Hydrangea Magical snowball puffs in fall: gorgeous. Lily of the Valley A delicate and fragrant sign of spring, the Lily of the Valley has inspired a number of legends. Calla Lily While visually stunning and elegant, this beautiful flower is actually a member the poisonous species, Zantedeschia. Black Eyed Susan The black eyed susan, a cheerful wildflower, is a perennial that serves as a beautiful back drop in any garden. Bleeding Heart Lantana
Wall Art Some amazing things are happening in Lisbon; this wall is just incredible, and Sam3 is getting in on the action too. Of course, Blu's bloated corporate figure sucking the world dry is very topical. Update: the eyes of the fat corporate guy are suspended from the roof, so move in the wind. so good. See more Blu + more Os Gémeos. artists: Blu + Os Gémeoslocation: Lisbon via Os Gémeos' blog
16 Awesome Vector Packs for Creepy Halloween Illustrations » Illustration » Design Festival It’s that time of year when all the creepy-crawly and scary graphics start digging themselves out of their shallow graves! This collection of vectors are perfect for designing your creepy project. We’ve pulled together trees, splatters, bugs, and even skeletons. All are free to use and we even have the download links right here; just be sure to check out the owners’ terms of use. Enjoy! Creepy Trees Source | Download Tree Silhouettes Source | Download Vector Trees Source | Download Ink Splatters Source | Download Spider Source | Download Insects Set Source | Download 71 Insects Source | Download Spooky Pack Source | Download Skeletons and Skulls Source | Download Halloween Vector Art Pack Source | Download Halloween Pumpkin Vector Source | Download Halloween Witch Vector Source | Download Free Halloween Vectors Source | Download Happy Halloween Vector Source | Download Skull and Bones Vector Pattern Source | Download Hand Drawn Spooky Halloween Pattern Source | Download
6 Ultra HD Videos Test Your New iPad's Retina Display If you brought your iPad 3 home raring to exploit the potential of its fantastic Retina display, you might find yourself without many options. Sure, there are a host of apps that take advantage of the display that Apple claims exceeds the perceptive capacity of the human retina--and naturally the OS itself displays at the full 300 ppi--but these options are hardly flashy. The real magic is ultra-HD video, the likes of which makes that Solaris on Blu-ray on your flat screen look like Dukes of Hazzard reruns on a Zenith Space Command. Unfortunately, few devices are built to capture images at a resolution better than HD, or 1080p--display tech has outpaced digital imaging tech. So until consumer video cameras catch up with Retina, take a breath and enjoy this lag before the masses repopulate YouTube with cat videos so crisp the whiskers look tangible. The first place to look for extreme-high definition video is, of course, NASA.
10 Very Rare Cloud Pictures Showcasing cool pictures of rare clouds caught on camera. Clouds fill the skies above us and are part of our every day lives but often go unnoticed. However, there are some clouds that are so rare that you will be very lucky to see them in your lifetime. This is a list of the top 10 most rarest cloud formations (in no particular order) that for those lucky enough to see them, were caught on camera. For those of you more interested in clouds, we recommend Cloud Book: How to Understand the Skies 1. These rare clouds, sometimes called mother-of-pearl clouds, are 15 - 25km (9 -16 miles) high in the stratosphere and well above tropospheric clouds. They have iridescent colors but are higher and much rarer than ordinary iridescent clouds. Nacreous clouds shine brightly in high altitude sunlight up to two hours after ground level sunset or before dawn. Their unbelievably bright iridescent colors and slow movement relative to any lower clouds make them an unmistakable and unforgettable sight. 2. 3.
Fascinating Videos About 6 Photographic Processes Used Through History George Eastman House just finished its 6 part video series on photographic processes used throughout history. The short educational videos run about 3-6 minutes each, and provide a great look into the various ways photographers of old created their images. Here’s the entire six-part series for your enjoyment: The Daguerreotype Invented in the early 1800s by Louis Daguerre, the daguerreotype was the first process to become commercially successful. The Collodion Process Invented in the mid 1800s, the collodion process was widely popular and almost completely replaced the daguerreotype within 10 years of being introduced. The Albumen Print Used in the mid-to-late-1800s, the albumen print process was also known as the albumen silver print. The Woodburytype Invented in 1864, the woodburytype was the first photographic method capable of producing printed illustration material that preserved the details of photographs. The Platinum Print The Gelatin Silver Print
Earth Songs Our planet is a natural source of radio waves at audio frequencies. An online receiver at the Marshall Space Flight Center is playing these songs of Earth so anyone can listen. Listen to this story (requires RealPlayer) January 19, 2001 -- If humans had radio antennas instead of ears, we would hear a remarkable symphony of strange noises coming from our own planet. Scientists call them "tweeks," "whistlers" and "sferics." "Everyone's terrestrial environment almost literally sings with radio waves at audio frequencies," says Dennis Gallagher, a space physicist at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Above: Lightning strokes like this one are the source of the eerie-sounding radio emissions that surround us. VLF receivers are simple, yet uncommon. If you have an internet connection you can now listen to a VLF radio anytime you wish. Listen to the VLF sounds of Earth The source of most VLF emissions on Earth is lightning. Sometimes the ionosphere leaks lightning pulses into space.
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