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The 45 Most Powerful Images Of 2011

The 45 Most Powerful Images Of 2011
Justin Lane / Getty Images Robert Peraza, who lost his son Robert David Peraza in 9/11, pauses at his son’s name at the North Pool of the 9/11 Memorial. Kyodo / Reuters A whirpool forms off the Japanese coast after the tsunami on March 11. This sightseeing boat, Hama Yuri, was pulled 1300 feet from the coast and somehow balanced itself on a two story house during the tsunami in Japan. HANDOUT / Reuters Members of the national security team receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House on May 1. GARY HERSHORN / Reuters Two lights from the former site of the World Trade Centers shine for the 10th anniversary of 9/11. STAN HONDA / Getty Images Phyllis Siegel, 76, left, and Connie Kopelov, 84, both of New York, embrace after becoming the first same-sex couple to get married at the Manhattan City Clerk’s office. A protester gets sprayed in the face with pepper spray at an Occupy Portland protest. Paula Bronstein / Getty Images KYODO / Reuters J.

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Did You Know Archive & 13 fun facts you probably didn't know Source The Seven Lady Godivas: The True Facts Concerning History’s Barest Family. Source sunrise over argentina photo Random photo Submit your photo Stumble Thru 99 Excellent Examples of Forced Perspective Photography Forced perspective is a technique that employs optical illusion to make an object appear farther away, closer, larger or smaller than it actually is. It is used primarily in photography, filmmaking and architecture. It manipulates human visual perception through the use of scaled objects and the correlation between them and the vantage point of the spectator or camera. There are many ways to attack photography and some are much more expensive than others. Here in this showcase, we presenting a Stunning collection of Forced Perspective Photography and Pictures taken by various artists in which all pictures are linked to the author’s pages.

15 Old School Basketball Pics That Will Make you Feel Old I’m not sure what generation most of you are but I’m from the school of remembering basketball cards like the ’84 Star NBA Michael Jordan Rookie card. I remember the Dream Team like it was yesterday. And it’s as if Shawn Kemp is still in shape and dunking like a mad man. But oh how time flies. And it’s incredible that most of the things I just mentioned are now nearly 20 years (and in some cases more) old. So if you’re from my school then you’ll appreciate these photos.

culdesac: the paint evolution for valentine 'the paint evolution' by culdesac for valentine valencia-based designers culdesac have created 'the paint evolution' for the paint company valentine . their collaborative project celebrates the ever changing nature of artistic tools and implements within the valentine brand. brushes and rollers in this creative collection feature an interactive, form-as-function approach to the construction of each piece. Best Reuters Pictures of 2011 (22 pics Dec 01/11 Best Reuters Pictures of 2011 (22 pics) Here is the second part of the most dramatic and beautiful moments captured by photographers of Reuters around the world.First Part.

photography by Angus R Shamal A self portrait of Stanley Kubrick with his daughter, Jack Nicholson and the crew @ the set of The Shining. A selection of some of the most awesome Behind-the-scenes shots I’ve seen from some famous movies found at aintitcool.com. Back when set designs were huge and hand made, when special effects where mechanic and photographic and film stars were risking their lives on the set. on the set of Fritz Lang’s Metropolis — the actress inside the Maria robot taking a breather. The Empire Strikes Back - filming the Crawl. Rebel Without A Cause — James Dean, Natalie Wood and director Nicholas Ray.

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