Russian street artistNikita Nomerzmakes derelict structures come alive by adding eyes and facial features. Now basically I like to play with space and objects. I am inspired by the place itself. I love watching the city and finding an interesting point. Usually I do not spend so much time to create one work, sometimes less than an hour. But it all depends on the size of the object and my ideas....
The walkway ends at an oval shaped dome, 44 meters high. The 360-degree spiral staircase around the dome offers breathtaking views of the surrounding nature. In clear weather it’s possible for you to even see the north ridge of the Alps. It is obvious the creators of theBaumwipfelpfadwanted to make visitors feel a part of the natural environment. The path advances freely through the forest, leaving the mature pines forever undisturbed....
In fact, Naarden is one of the best preserved fortified towns in Europe today. But defense works on Naarden were old and poorly maintained. At this time the Netherlands were an important economic and political power in western Europe. They captured Utrecht and made it a base to invade the rest of the country from. In 1673 Naarden was back in Dutch hands. After this recapture the fortifications were updated to modern standards....
Hinrichsen, 44, hails from south-west Germany. She landed in California in 1999 for graduate school at the San Francisco Art Institute. Snow drawings first crept into Hinrichsens inspiration in 2009 while working at the Anderson Ranch near Aspen. She created her first spirals on Lake Tahoe. Over time, she started pre-empting her drawings with sketches on paper. Snow drawings last such a short time. It could be two to three hours, or two to three days, she says....
The photo was sort of magical in an unexpected way and I wanted to make more, Hulin said. These are places we are really in everyday, its not a cut-and-paste job on random interiors and landscapes. Sometimes hes graceful and sometimes hes a little hunchback. I think telling you more would ruin it, she says. She plans on continuing the series with hopes of showcasing the images in a book or exhibition some day....
The euro crisis was a another theme, with Merkel being portrayed as Europe’s savior. Rosenmontag, also known as Rose Monday, is one of the highlights of the German Carnival. Take a look at this years carnival pictures. The sign reads “Good Bye.” REUTERS/Ina Fassbender Photo: SPIEGEL Sources:1,2
An example of a house buried over the dune is cited in a newspaper in September 19, 1936. For the most athletic visitors, climbing up this slope is a real challenge. For the others, a staircase makes the ascent a little easier. Every day we see several colored sails in the skies of the dune..Photo credit Sources:1,2
Some cars didnt hold and would drift down the river becoming an odd sight. For a while, it was a popular way to put old cars to use. The practice is now rare. Some are fully exposed, while others only have parts protruding from the earth. Similarly, the rivers shifting waters have completely unearthed the cars that have been buried.
Atlanta-based artist Julie Benders technique is to use tools that allow her flexibility to develop her unique style. When it comes to pyrography, Julie considers herself a purist. The wood and grain she uses is selected carefully for best composition and aesthetics.
This beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century. She silently glides along the roadside and vanishes as she passes the last beech tree. Photo credit Source:VisitBallMoney Also see:Tunnel of Love in Kleven, Ukraine
Some hotel pools are more than a place to take a dip. They are designed to make a dramatic impression and heighten the sensations you experience when you swim. Theinfinity pool at Marina Bay Sands hotelis a great example. These days high altitude pools are popping up on top of skyscrapers from New York to Bali to Sydney. Recently, cantilevered pool tanks with see-through sides and flooring have started to gain international attention....
Researchers have recently discovered four new species of tiny chameleons in the remote rainforests in northern Madagascar. Mostly brown with a touch of green, the coloring of the diminutive creatures is far from spectacular. And unlike what chameleons are famous for, these miniature animals are unable to change their appearance. Nonetheless, researchers are fascinated. All four species are active during the day, and at night climb up into the branches to sleep....
De Kas is a large restaurant and nursery located in a former greenhouse on the outskirts of Amsterdam. Back in 1926 the greenhouse was built to house Amsterdams municipal nurseries. All of the plants and flowers used for Amsterdams municipal plantings were grown on these grounds and in greenhouse. Over the decades, the nurseries were shut down and the buildings and greenhouse became dilapidated. Located inside the Frankendael Park, the 8 meter high greenhouse restaurant stands out as a majestic building....
