Although the approach looks primitive and ancient, stilt fishing is actually a recent tradition. The practice is unlikely to last much longer other than as a tourist attraction. Fishing stops entirely during the annual monsoons. Its not known whether the men in the pictures below are real fishermen or just actors.
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System is one of the largest pipeline systems in the world. Breakage to this pipeline would cause damages worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Trace of the Denali Fault after the 7.9 magnitude earthquake of 3 November 2002, Alaska, USA. It was the first significant quake to test the pipeline’s mettle. The studies when they were done in the 1970’s cost only about $3 million. The Alaska Pipeline is on the left....
A lot of ancient bridges across Europe are referred to as the Devils Bridge. After the bridge was built, the villagers outsmarted the devil by sending a goat across the bridge. Angered by the trick, the devil picked up a large stone to smash the bridge to pieces. The first bridge across the river was built in 1230. It was a wooden bridge and needed frequent maintenance. In the 16th century, the wooden bridge was replaced by a stone arch bridge....
But this Indonesian chicken breed known as Ayam Cemani takes black into an entirely different realm. Even bone marrow is black. Their blood, although not black, is very dark colored. Ayam Cemani is so spectacular and exotic that it is referred to as the Lamborghini of poultry. The word Ayam means chicken in Indonesian, and Cemani translates to completely black in Javanese. This exotic breed originated from Java in Indonesia....
Sometimes these photic organs manifest into luminous bands between each body segment as opposed to singular spots. These fancy antennae are used to detect and follow pheromones produced by the female. Glowworm beetles occur throughout the New World from extreme southern Canada to Chile. Photo credit Source:Univ of Florida
Philippines based graphic designer and childrens book illustratorEisen Bernardosuperimposed a selection of modern magazine covers on classical paintings to create an art series called Mag + Art. Figures in paintings from the likes of Boticelli, Ingres, Klimt and Picasso were overlain with iconic covers of popular magazines like Life, Time, Harpers Bazaar and Rolling Stone to produce funny and interesting visual combos. This ongoing project is my way of giving homage to the magazines as venue of human artistic expression and vehicle of popular culture, says the artist....
At that time, Harolds brother was in the business of importing celluloid dolls from Japan. The real boom came in 1939 with the Second World War when resources became scare. The only toys most kids could afford were the ones they already owned, and demands for repair skyrocketed. Till date, the hospital has repaired more than 3 million dolls. All images by Jason Reed/Reuters Sources:Doll Hospital Official Website/Dogonews.
Exploring the rare wildlife in Indian woods has its own glee. National Parks in India are certainly wonderful for wildlife buffs to scout the engrossing exquisiteness of nature. All the protected regions in the country have beautiful vistas to offer. However, some of these protected areas are bejeweled with a number of inimitable features that make them unique. Let us explore some arresting national parks in India and see for ourselves what sets them apart....
They met at the Academy of Fine Arts and started painting together.
At times the walkway goes through tunnels cut into the cliff. These travellers returned with fables of large snakes and monsters. Since then, the gorge is a popular tourist attraction. Photo credit Sources:Wikipedia/Gorges-to-visit
They are almost the same size, are all whitewashed and have similar-looking slate roofs. In addition, the wonderfully mild and gentle climate draws numerous hikers and cyclists to Freudenberg. In the summer there are popular performances on an open-air stage. There is also an art museum and an unusual number of inns and accommodations.
The installation is a collaboration between Michael Mark Rippie and artist Chad Sorg. Some cars are buried, some stacked on top of another and others simply parked. Some are covered with psychedelic graffiti. The car forest is open all times for viewing pleasure. Artists have painted these cars, and bands play to audiences there. Unfortunately the two artists no longer work together after an angry fall out at a party....
The project was undertaken by Cape Town photographerDillon Marsh, whose work wevefeatured once beforeon Amusing Planet. Nababeep South Mine, Nababeep (1882 to 2000). Then using a rendering engine and some quick adjustments for scale, Marsh inserted each orb into the landscape. “Mines speak of a combination of sacrifice and gain,” he says. Blue Mine, Springbok (1852 to 1912). 3,535 tonnes of copper extracted West O’okiep Mine, Okiep (1862 to the early 1970s)....
