In a patchwork of agricultural fields outside Seville, Spain, two giant 40-storey-high concrete towers rise. Photo credit The power plant consist of two towers PS10 and PS20. The plant can generate 2.1GWh of clean energy annually. Solar power plant producing electricity this way are being constructed elsewhere around the world. Gemasolar is the worlds' first solar power plant capable of delivering power round the clock. Photo credit: Yann Athus-Bertrand
People Toois the name of a Russian paper-craft agency run by two talented artist Lena Erlikh and Aleksey Lyapunov. Some of their work is commissioned by various agencies. We featuredPeople Toos creationstwice in the past thelast time in January 2011. Dont forget to check them out - they are too good to be missed. Here are some of their more recent works.
Its walls were torn apart, revealing bricks below the plaster, and wood floors reveal the joists inside. The floating room is accessible via a ladder. The gravity defying surreal installation is the work of Argentinean artistLeandro Erlich. Also seeFake Swimming Pool by Leandro Erlich viaNeatorama
Like most hyper-realistic painters, Hennesseys process starts with the camera. My Paintings therefore appear clearer and more distinct than a photograph. I use the camera only as a source to assist me with gathering information.
The main bridge is 846 meters long with a main span length of 423 meter. Photo credit Also see:Kawazu-Nanadaru Loop Bridge, Japan
Patriotism was used as a major recruiting rig to lure women into the industrial workforce. The propaganda worked as eight million women joined the American labor force between 1940 and 1944. These women not only entered the workforce in record numbers but they also entered the military. The US Navy startedrecruiting female sailors called WAVES, an acronym for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. Surprisingly, the propaganda changed as the war came to an end....
Charles Jencksis an American architect and landscape artist, well-known as the critic who first defined post-modernism in architecture, an event which led to its subsequent definition in many fields. Born in America, for the past four decades Charles has lived and worked in Britain, where his curious designs are found in both buildings and sculptural landscapes where he is famous for his use of geometric shapes and spiral mounds. One of Jencks celebrated design is The Garden of Cosmic Speculation in Scotland, designed in 1988 and dedicated to Jencks' late wife....
London-based photographerCarl Warneruses bits and pieces of food to create incredibly realistic and intricate scenes. Carl Warners works werefeatured on Amusing Planetback in 2009. Lets see what he has been doing lately.
There is a long standing debate of whether black and white photos of the historic era should be colorized. Below is a collection of some of their most popular creation. Powerhouse Mechanic by Lewis W. Hine (1921) W.H. Murphy and his associate demonstrating their bulletproof vest on October 13, 1923. Unemployed lumber worker, circa 1939. ‘Old Gold’, Country store, 1939. Original below Kyudoka, Japanese Archers c.1860. Original below Albert Einstein...
Land is a luxury that Singaporeans cannot afford. An island country of only 710 square km is already home to 5 million people. No wonder, Singapores skyline is thick with skyscrapers. The water powering the frames is recycled and filtered before returning to the plants. All organic waste on the farm is composted and reused. Water wheels are gravity aided, which take little electricity. Ng wants to build over 2,000 towers in the next few years....
After being decommissioned in the 1980s, the forts were sold off to private parties. In the early 1900s all but three original large guns were removed. Minor upgrades to the smaller guns and searchlights continued through the years. For a short duration, Spitbank Fort became a museum. Photo credit No Man’s Land Fort.Photo credit Horse Sands Fort.Photo credit Sources:Wikipedia,MyModernMet,CNtraveller
The summit offers views of the surrounding areas, including Little Yosemite Valley and the Valley Floor. Since 1919, there have been six fatal falls from the trail to the top. Injuries are not uncommon for those acting irresponsibly. Ansel Adams famous photograph, “Monolith, The Face of Half Dome” Sources:NPS,Wikipedia
DALeastis a Chinese born artist that lives and works in Capetown, South Africa. The 29-year-old, who keeps his real name a secret, has been making art since he was three. DALeast showed an interest for drawing since he was two or three. DALeast was disillusioned by the conservative mind sets and teaching methods. They thought they were terrorists after they saw the group all night bombing and tagging. DALeast spends six months of the year travelling and has tagged walls on nearly every continent....
