Mt Roraima, Venezuela (pic) Smashing Picture Robert Guhne is a pro photographer from Weinböhla, Germany. He uses a Canon Eos 400D, with Sigma 18 – 200mm and Tokina 12 – 24mm lenses. ↑ Back to top The Girl Who Loves to Levitate (14 photos) Natsumi Hayashi is a sweet-looking Japanese girl who, one day, decided to take self-portraits..of herself levitating. She can be spotted in and around Tokyo, equipped with her SLR and her self-timer. When she feels the moment strike, she presses the shutter button down and then, quite literally, "jumps" into place. What I love most about her shots is that they don't feel forced. When I asked her how others react to her jumping around Tokyo, here is a funny story that she shared. "So I stopped jumping and apologized to them by saying, 'I am taking jumping photos for my wedding party's slide show.' "Then, I took one of the best levitation shots of the entire series." "We are all surrounded by social stress as we are bound by the forces of earth's gravity," Natsumi says when asked why she took on the series. Natsumi Hayashi's website
15 Spectacular Skylines Around the World Sep 21, 2010 1. Toronto, Canada Photograph by Rob Smith Photography A defining characteristic of any major city centre, skylines offer a glimpse into the development of a city’s core, typically dotted (or completely dominated) by tall buildings and signature landmarks. Akin to a fingerprint, each skyline is unique; an artificial horizon cast in front of the skies that surround us all. 2.Manhattan, New York City Photograph by David Gardener 3. Photograph by Taylor Miles 4. Photograph by Spren Ben 5. Photograph by William Graf 6. Photograph by Dean 7. Photograph by Jim Boud 8. Photograph by Markus Bahlmann 9. Photograph by Gary Hymes 10. Photograph by Matt & Megan 11. Photograph by Brandon Godfrey 12. Photograph by Matt & Megan 13. Photograph by An Nguyen Photography 14. Photograph by Christoper Chan 15. Photograph by Dominique James *BONUS* Chicago, Illinois (apologies for the omission!) Photograph by Bob Segal If you enjoyed this article, the Sifter highly recommends:
Day 160 of 365 Abandoned Technology Scattered Across The Globe What would we do without technology? Often though, whether from disaster or lack of funding, celebrated technology becomes obsolete and is abandoned. Decay sets in to rust the disused places and objects which were once invaluable to us. Here are defunct and abandoned technologies such as power plants, amusement parks, factories, ships, aircraft, oil rigs, and military installations. Abandoned Balaklava Submarine Base (image credits: English Russia) Until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Balaklava was a secretive town that was home to a highly secretive nuclear submarine base. Abandoned Technology: Airplane Graveyard (image credits: Telstar Logistics ) Technology becomes obsolete all the time, but where do airplanes go to die? Abandoned Amusement Park: Woncheon Lakeland (image credits: Dark Roasted Blend) There is something sickly fascinating about places once built for merriment then left to decay in horror. Berlin Amusement Park (image credits: Gonzo Circus) Ship Graveyards
Most Fascinating Geological Wonders On Earth Mar 08, 2011 / Category : Misc / 37 Comments This planet we live on offers us beauty beyond words. Every country has its own special region that takes your breath away with the magnificence of it. Here we can see some places that are a geological wonder that you may know about already, or maybe not? Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA Antelope Canyon is one of the world's most beautiful canyons. Pamukkale, Turkey These stunning terraces of water are found in Pamukkale Turkey and were shaped from a substance called travertine, which forms from the build-up of sediments of calcium carbonate deposited in water from hot springs. The Wave, Arizona, USA This incredible formation of sandstone rock is stunning in its colors. Moeraki Boulders, New Zealand The Moeraki Boulders are amazing boulders found on the New Zealand coast. Bungle Bungles, Australia Bungle Bungles are found in the the Purnululu National Park in Western Australia, also a World Heritage Site. Fantasy Cave, Bermuda Wave Rock, Australia
Coolest. Stage. Ever Nov 29, 2010 Check out this incredible floating stage on Lake Constance in Bregenz, Austria. The Bregenzer Festspiele (Bregenz Festival) has become renowned for its unconventional staging of shows. Verdi’s opera, “A Masked Ball” in 1999, featured a giant book being read by a skeleton.
Wild China: 25 Spectacular Species You Should See | Green Buzz China is certainly one of the most beautiful places on earth. Entwined with temples of culture, mountains painted in white snow, lands of the giant panda, coastlines enriched with amazing colonies of unusual birds, dense forests that are roped with hunting tigers and a great wall that stretches through the land and ripples with history. These are only a small handful of the treasures that embellish Chinese lands. But which species thrive here? Here is a selection of 25 species that are sure to be admired as flagship species of China. 1. Image Source – Swan-t The Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca, meaning “black and white cat-foot”) is inevitably China’s most adored species. 2. Image Source – Guwashi999 This beautiful golden faced Canid is also known was the Asian Wild Dog. 3. Image Source – Steve Living amongst marshes, ponds, rivers and streams is the strong Chinese alligator, which spends its winters hibernating in burrows. 4. Image Source: jpben 5. Image Source: Reurinkjan 6. 7. 8. 9.
Created Equal... Photographer Mark Laita In America, the chasm between rich and poor is growing, the clash between conservatives and liberals is strengthening, and even good and evil seem more polarized than ever before. At the heart of this collection of portraits is my desire to remind us that we were all equal, until our environment, circumstances or fate molded and weathered us into whom we have become. Los Angeles- and New York-based photographer Mark Laita completed Created Equal over the course of eight years; his poignant words reflect the striking polarizations found in his photographs. Presented as diptychs, the images explore social, economic and gender difference and similarity within the United States, emulating and updating the portraiture of Edward Curtis, August Sander and Richard Avedon. This volume includes an introduction by noted culture writer and editorial cult figure Ingrid Sischy. Bodybuilder / Amish Farmer, 2006 / 2004 Young Boxer / Retired Boxer, 2002 / 2002 Lingerie Model / Woman in Girdle, 2006 / 2007
70 Photographs That Will Take Your Breath Away We here at DPShots believe that the easiest way to learn photography is to learn it by example. Every now and then we come up with some amazing photography examples that take your breath away. This post is no different. From wildlife to magic to a guy sleeping on the back of a buffalo, this post has photographs for all kinds of photographers to take inspiration from. We have collected over 70 majestic photographs that are simply to good to miss. We hope you like this post and endless others that you will get to checkout in future if you are subscribed to our RSS. The Fearless Cat Dael Giraffe says Hi!. Idealists…foolish enough to throw caution to the winds…have advanced mankind and have enriched the world. Kry Back Off! day forty two – trapped [Explored FP] A Lesson in Rockin’ Out Things never happen the same way twice Coffee Splash #2 Slow Motion Thirsty The Wrath Clown And Man Black Swan Dance evening for invalids Lenticular cloud facilite Antelope canyon sunrise Flour Power Fire in the sky infinity Love
Last Suppers: James Reynolds Photographs of Death Row Inmates Final Meals -... Launch Slideshow The death penalty was reinstated 34 years ago this week. To mark the date, we look at a photo series of last meal requests from death row inmates. James Reynolds is a London photographer who documented the final requests of former death row inmates after seeing a small list in Schott's Food and Drink Miscellany. This week marks the 34th anniversary of the reinstatement of the federal death penalty. GOOD: What were you trying to convey about these last requests? JAMES REYNOLDS: I saw a small list of what a few death row prisoners had chosen for their last meals before their deaths and I wondered what they would look like as a visual image. G: Are there any particular meals that spoke to you? JR: I tried to research why each prisoner chose what they did, but only discovered why the single olive was chosen. G: So when you were done photographing these, did you eat the meals? G: Do you have any strong feeling about the death penalty? JR: This is a very difficult question.
Exclusive Interview with Photographer Peter Kemp – and 45 Absolutely Amazing Glamour Shots Peter Kemp is an absolutely fantastic photographer who builds visual stories out of fashionable life scenes. The photos that he takes are charged with glamour and mystery that gives the viewer a very particular feel. He was kind enough to reveal some things about his life as an artist and not only, in an exclusive interview he gave for Pxleyes. This showcase is a tribute to Peter Kemp’s work, presenting 45 of his masterpieces, along with the mentioned interview. A: My name is Peter Kemp and I am a freelance photographer living in the Netherlands. “Lolita” Q: Your works of art are absolutely outstanding by the mood created and originality. A: Thank you for your compliment. “Explosive Lady” First by trying to create ” the old light” , which is well known by the Dutch Master painters like Johannes Vermeer. “The Perfect Dress” Q: Do you use any post-editing software? A: I plan every detail and every step of my photoshoot. “Final Cut” A: Teamwork and careful preparation. “The Waiting Room” Got Y