Tag: Nature

Photography

14th Annual Smithsonian mag photo contest releases 70 finalist submissions

70 finalists have been announced by Smithsonian Magazine as part of their 14th annual photo contest. Voting is now open and the wondrous images are on display for their Readers’ Choice award. The final 70 were handpicked...

By Umar Ansari · Yesterday

Painting

A love affair with fish and nature that led to something wonderful, beautiful, and inspiring

Ray Troll is one of the most iconic T-shirt and apparel designers of all time. In fact, he's no ordinary t-shirt print artist. His works have been commissioned by celebrities - musicians and actors alike. One of his outstanding...

By Sharee Ann Narciso-Tolentino · 3 days ago

Nature

Inspirational poster of the natural beauty of birch trees and sunlight featured as the 34th KUAC poster

Kes Woodward is the name behind this year's KUAC poster. This is the artist's first time to be featured. He expressed utter excitement and enthusiasm when he found out about the news. “I am so utterly delighted and deeply honored,”...

By Sharee Ann Narciso-Tolentino · 4 days ago

Creativity

Miniature landscapes tucked away in vintage landscapes by Kathleen Vance

Kathleen Vance has created some neat miniature landscapes tucked inside vintage suitcases. What an amazing idea! Titled Traveling Landscapes, the New York-based artist's latest series of sculptures utilize real running...

By Umar Ansari · Jun. 12, 2017

Creativity

Explore a new and exciting field of visual optical illusions with Mandala Magic

DiNo has created thousands of artworks and inventions. His latest is the MANDALA MAGiC APP for iPhones and iPads. Everything he does is created with the intention of bettering the world through positive imagery and symbolism designed...

By admin · May. 10, 2017

Nature

Animal bridges: a great way for our wild furry friends to cross safely

Animal bridges are becoming more and more popular as an eco-brand around the world. This invention is an absolutely great way for safe crossing for our wild furry friends. The first animal bridge was built in France in the 1950s...

By Venesa Musovic · May. 05, 2017

Photography

Yoko Ishii takes us on a rare journey to a land where deer freely roam the streets

Nara is the only city in Japan where Sika deer are free to walk the streets whenever they want. There are even a special rice biscuits made just for deer and people can buy them in any store around the place. However, not everyone loves...

By Venesa Musovic · Apr. 07, 2017

Inspiration

Homogenous restaurant designed “like a fallen tree” takes shape in a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Primarily designed for a competition back in 2015, the Oberhulz Mountain Hut, a restaurant made entirely out of locally-sourced wood, has just opened to the public. The winning cantilevered design is constructed 6500 feet high...

By Mariza Monta · Mar. 15, 2017

Sculpture

Get your daily dose of beautifully felted birds by Australian artist

Australian artist Jill Ffrench handcrafts beautifully felted birds composed of wire, wax, and a range of colorful felt. The birds are elegantly handmade which is visible by fuzzy felt und traditional stitches. “Like...

By Venesa Musovic · Mar. 07, 2017

Nature

‘Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints’ – the beauty of abandonment

‘Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints’, this is a simple rule that leads photographer Valerie Leroy through her adventures. Usually, with a group of friends, she travels around the Brussels with an aim...

By Venesa Musovic · Mar. 06, 2017

Nature

The beautiful world of frozen Baikal Lake

During the winter, the world’s deepest lake (1,642 meters) freezes over to a thickness of 5 to 6.5 feet. The ice forms are stunningly beautiful and many visitors go to the Baikal Lake just to experience a breathtaking nature...

By Venesa Musovic · Feb. 22, 2017

Nature

Industrial pre-fabbed shelter that serves as an all-inclusive modern escape

In a busy generation that synonymizes traveling with the most sought-after luxury retreats, people often forget that nature is in itself an escape. With the use of steel and nature as the frame, Danish bathroom and kitchen company...

By Mariza Monta · Feb. 13, 2017

Art

Annual 'Sculpture by the Sea' exhibit takes place in Cottesloe Beach, features awe-inspiring works by different artists

Sculpture by the Sea is one of the most famous events in Sydney, Australia. It all began with Sculpture by the Sea: Bondi, where over half a million people come in to see the work of various artists. It has been a resounding success...

By Sharee Ann Narciso-Tolentino · Feb. 10, 2017

Art

Artist known as Golden Sister makes adorable floral portraits using real flowers

"The actual act of creating each piece, for me, is therapeutic, spending lots of time outside walking and foraging, truly in the moment, my eyes scanning every square inch of my surroundings," says artist Golden Sister in her artist’s statement....

By Venesa Musovic · Feb. 10, 2017

Nature

Aerial photographs show Australians who don’t have to travel the world to find a perfect beach

Yes, it's absolutely true; life on the beach can be absolutely perfect and dreamy. Fortunately for those of us who don't have a sunny beach nearby, photographer Kati Bills has made a photo series of Australian beaches taken from...

By Venesa Musovic · Feb. 02, 2017