Photographs of People Texting in the Streets

Also, seeMobile Maniaand one of my favoritestreet photographer Danny Santos.

July 6, 2011 · 1 min · 10 words · William Davila

The Humorous Art of Bent Objects by Terry Border

Terry Bordertakes objects from everyday life and turns them into humorous art. Here are some of my favorite “Bent Objects.”

July 5, 2011 · 1 min · 20 words · Monica Larson

Abandoned Houses of Detroit

Photographer Kevin Bauman through his project 100 Abandoned Houses brings attention to the problem of vacant properties in Detroit. Below is a collection of some of the most beautiful abandoned homes of Detroit.

July 3, 2011 · 1 min · 33 words · Michael Garza

Massive Tree House in Crossville, Tennessee: The Largest in The World

A Crossville, TN (US) minister named Horace Burgess owns the largest tree house in the world. Six other trees brace the tower-like fortress. It has some 80+ rooms and dozens of porches, overlooks, nooks and stairways. It is topped by a chime tower weighing 5,700 pounds equipped with 10 oxygen acetylene bottles repurposed as bells. A homemade sign reads: “Welcome friends.”

June 30, 2011 · 1 min · 61 words · Laura Hernandez

Spectacular Storm Photography by Chris Allington

Each spring I venture to get out and document this clash of airmasses. The annual drama that plays out in tornado alley every year. Checkout more great stuff at hisFlickr page.

June 30, 2011 · 1 min · 31 words · Jennifer Andrews

Animals Dressed As Famous Personalities

Takkoda was started by two couples who were raised with a love for childhood stories of anthropomorphic characters. Growing up in rural England, they developed a love of animals as strong personalities, not cutesy pastiches. See, if it’s possible for you to recognize them all.

June 27, 2011 · 1 min · 45 words · Juan Potts

Floating Village of Kompong Phluk And Reversing Mekong River of Cambodia

At this time of year many of the villagers move out onto the lake and build temporary houses. The Lake is also an important commercial resource, providing more than half of the fish consumed in Cambodia. Source:Canby Publications.

June 27, 2011 · 1 min · 38 words · Maria Montoya

Pop Culture Ice Creams

Russian advertising agencySTOYNhas brought together 10 of the most iconic figures in world culture and embodied their images into lick-able ice creams. Every figure has a different taste that reflects the role of these individuals in the global culture - blueberry with licorice for Darth Vader, mate with rum for Che Guevara and strawberry and cream for Marilyn Monroe. [viaFubiz]

June 27, 2011 · 1 min · 60 words · Emily Weaver

Kiev Fire Festival 2011

See pictures oflast year Kiev Fire Festival. Photos:http://elektraua.livejournal.com,http://pafospafos.livejournal.com/

June 22, 2011 · 1 min · 8 words · Stephen Pacheco

Rob MacInnis’s Glamorous Portraits of Farm Animals

Mr. MacInnis knew the Hunters through a mutual friend, called them up and had a photo-shoot arranged. That was over five years ago.

June 22, 2011 · 1 min · 23 words · Mr. Ryan Romero

Modern Renaissance: Celebrities in Old Art

Below are some of the winning entries decided by user votes. Gemma Arterton 2nd place. Penelope Cruz 3rd place. Orlando Bloom 4th place. Natalie Portman 5th place. Christina Ricci 6th place. Johnny Depp 7th place. Amanda Seyfried 8th place. Penelope Cruz 9th place. Kevin Bacon 10th place. Kate Winslet 11th place. Natalie Portman 12th place. Leonardo DiCaprio 13th place. Gillian Anderson 20th place. Scarlett Johansson See all entries atWorth1000.com

June 21, 2011 · 1 min · 69 words · Patrick Monroe

Stunning Paintings by Duffy Sheridan

Duffy Sheridanhas been painting since he was a child. His father, also an artist, encouraged him to learn to paint anything and everything. The artist: Self portrait

June 19, 2011 · 1 min · 27 words · Michael Le

Junk Mail Portraits by Sandhi Schimmel Gold

Yes, of course art. Sandhi sometimes embellish work with paint, ink or other materials. Sandhi saw a portrait made of tiny fragments of colorful glass in Venice once. After trial and error, she decided to use ephemera instead of glass or tile. It’s both the assemblage and the color in the materials that moves me. My vision is to create beautiful yet thought-provoking images of beauty; in vibrant color. you could see more of Sandhi Schimmel Golds work onher website....

June 18, 2011 · 1 min · 87 words · Alyssa Ortega MD