Thomas Doyle’s Apocalyptic Dioramas

A family goes about its business inside a home that has been cleaved in two. A subterranean house juts from the earth, as a family trudges through an ash-strewn landscape above. Surface to Air runs through December 17, 2011 at LeBasse Projects in Culver City.

November 24, 2011 · 1 min · 45 words · John Griffin

Parting of the Sea in Jindo

The story of Moses is a famous tale among Christians and Jews throughout the world. But do you know that the same miracle happens in Korea every year? The pass stays for about an hour before being submerged again. When she awoke the next morning, she ran to the sea and saw the sea part. Nowadays, nearly half a million foreign and local tourists attend the event annually.

November 20, 2011 · 1 min · 68 words · Kaylee Robinson

Strange Airport #3: Madeira International, Portugal

The short runway made landing a tricky business for even the most experienced of pilots. The high mountains surrounding the airport and the nearby ocean only complicated matters. The crash prompted officials to explore ways of extending the short runway. Eight years after the incident a 200 meters extension was built over the ocean and again extended in 2000.

November 19, 2011 · 1 min · 59 words · Jasmine Horn

Panjin Red Beach, China

The weed that start growing during April or May remains green during the summer. Most of the Red Beach is a nature reserve and closed to the public. Only a small, remote, section is open for tourists.

November 18, 2011 · 1 min · 37 words · Jonathan Johnson

The Cloud Covered Island of Litla Dimun

Litla Dimun is a small island between the islands of Suouroy and Stora Dimun in the Faroe Islands. One of the most striking feature of this island is that it often remains covered in clouds. Getting ashore is difficult and can only be performed in perfect weather. The cliffs can be climbed with the aid of ropes placed by the owners of the sheep. Litla Dimun without the cloud hat.Photo credit....

November 18, 2011 · 1 min · 81 words · Monica Delgado

Annual Red Crab Migration on Christmas Island

The migration is usually synchronized all over the island. The males lead the first wave of the migration and are joined by females as they progress. The crabs take about five to seven days to reach the sea. The rains and moist overcast conditions make their journey to the sea long and difficult. The bright red carapaces and sheer density of crabs make their routes to the sea observable from the air....

November 17, 2011 · 1 min · 101 words · Stacey Collins

Terrifying Glass Skywalk on the Side of Tianmen Mountain

Jutting out from a sheer cliff 1,430 meters high, the glass skywalk inZhangjiajie National Forest Parkoffers sightseers terrifying thrills and clear view of the mountains below as they tread nervously across the 60 meter long bridge encircling the vertical cliffs of Tianmen Mountain in Hunan province. The 3ft-wide, 2.5in thick glass walkway is so scary that sightseers are requested to wear cloth slip-ons over their shoes when they cross the skywalk, presumably to make the job easier for the cleaners....

November 13, 2011 · 1 min · 120 words · Rebecca Flores

The Sunken Bridge of Fort de Roovere

From afar, the bridge is invisible to the eye. The flow of the moat appears continuous, as the water level remains at the same level. As visitors approach the fort, the bridge appears as a break in the water.

November 13, 2011 · 1 min · 39 words · Jon Brown

Amazing Street Art at Sarasota Chalk Festival

Here are some amazing creations from the festival.

November 12, 2011 · 1 min · 8 words · Anthony Bauer

Ivanhoe Reservoir Covered With 400,000 Black Plastic Balls

The 102-year-old facility serves about 600,000 customers downtown and in South Los Angeles. The balls are made of polyethylene and cost only 40 cents each. The coating contains carbon and black is the only color strong enough to deflect ultraviolet rays.

November 10, 2011 · 1 min · 41 words · Dawn Sanchez

Acrobatic Display of Starling Murmuration

This is when a huge flock of migratory birds form a magical shape-shifting flight pattern in the sky. Flocking starlings are one of natures most extraordinary sights. Scientists arent sure how they do it. The birds tend to flock together for protection and can reach speeds of up to 20 mph.

November 9, 2011 · 1 min · 51 words · Veronica Bridges

Bosco Verticale: World’s First Vertical Forest in Milan

A fascinating new pair of residential tower called Bosco Verticale is being constructed at Milan, Italy. Towering over the citys skyline the world’s first forest in the sky will be a sight to behold. This is a concept illustration of how Bosco Verticale will look like when completed. Update: Bosco Verticale after it was completed.

November 9, 2011 · 1 min · 55 words · Teresa Wilson

Cricket Fighting Contests in China

Cricket fighting is a form of amusement popular in many areas in China. It was nurtured by Tang Dynasty emperors more than 1,000 years ago and later popularized by the commoners. Under the Song dynasty (960 1278 A.D.), cricket fighting flourished as a popular sport. Jia’s obsession with cricket fighting is believed to have contributed to the fall of the empire. During the fall in big cities like Shanghai, pet markets are crowded with cricket enthusiasts....

November 9, 2011 · 2 min · 244 words · Cindy Rosario