Transient — Gorgeous Storm Chasing 4k Video from Dustin Farrell

Director of Photography Dustin Farrell (http://dfvc.com) created this compilation of the best of his storm chasing video from the summer of 2017.

And it is achingly gorgeous....

"Lightning is like a snowflake. Every bolt is different. I learned that lightning varies greatly in speed. There are some incredible looking bolts that I captured that didn't make the cut because even at 1000fps they only lasted for one frame during playback. I also captured some lightning that appear computer generated it lasted so long on the screen."

Cinema Photos from Robert Götzfried

We've seen lots of good photographic series from German photographer Robert Götzfried and here is his collection of German cinemas.

Aerial Cinematography Using Remote-controlled Multicopters

/// airV8 is specialized in close range aerial videography for film, TV, web and commercials, using remote-controlled multicopters. /// For further information visit http://www.airV8.com or send us an email to info@airV8.com /// http://www.facebook.com/airV8 /// Static videography by Mario Feil. http://www.mario-feil.com /// Additional colourgrading by Sebastian Riepp. /// Music by RAUSCHER feat. Anna Leyne - No Space Remix

​airV8 is specialized in close range aerial videography for film, TV, web and commercials, using remote-controlled multicopters.

via Fubiz

Gift Guide — 5 Things for the Geeks of Style and Substance in your life

You know you have those friends and family members. They're techies. They're hipsters. They're geeks with style and substance. Here are our 5 picks for your stylish geeks this year.

Groot Bobblehead

Funko POP Marvel: Guardians of The Galaxy - Groot Vinyl Bobble-Head Figure

his needs to be on the desk of the discerning comic book nerd. 

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Bracelet Flask, 4.3" x 0.7" x 4", Silver

The Bracelet Flask is a wearable porcelain vessel that holds a shot's worth of liquor. The shape was inspired by a small ring-shaped Pennsylvanian hip flask from the 19th century.

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DLP Pico Home Theater

iCODIS CB-100W Mobile Projector, DLP Pico Home Theater, WIFI Wireless Connectivity,1.7" Portable Pocket Size & 120" Display, 30,000 Hour LED Mini Projector

This little guy has it all, 2.5Ghz Wi-Fi connection, 5Ghz (2T2R),DLNA, USB On-The-Go support, SD Card, Miracast (for Android and Windows), Airplay, all it takes is a 10 second setup and you're good to go.While the CB-100W does not support HDMI any mobile device can quickly connect to the CB-100W, cable free and Wi-Fi not necessary, this mobile projector will ensure a hassle free experience.

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Tinksky Portable Soft Wool Felt Sleeve Bag Storage Bag Pouch Travel Organizer for MacBook Laptop Wireless Mouse Power Adapter

The item is a portable and practical sleeve bag pouch, which is mainly made of drurable soft wool felt material, and can be used to store your Macbook laptops power adapter, wireless mouse, USB cable and other small items and protect them dust, scratches and other damages while traveling. 

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Handpresso Outdoor Complete French Press

The Handpresso Outdoor Complete French Press is the perfect way to get a cup of Joe when you're on the go. 

Cut Food Photos that Show You the Inside of the Food That We Never See

Showing cross-sections of popular food, Beth Galton's Cut Food uses gelatin in place of liquid to get this great, surprising and interesting point of view. 

See also Outstanding Ways to Play with Your Food

via Trends Now

Witty & Wild Animated Gifs from Nicolas Monterrat

Paris-based animator and illustrator Nicolas Monterrat has this series of wild and witty animated gifs. 

Design Wish — 11-Inch Retro Cast Aluminum Frying Pan with Soft-Touch Handle and Ecolon Non-Stick Coating, Gray

The subtly efficient pan makes the act of frying as stylish as it is soothing....

$51.99

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Shank Shack - 30 Shanks in 30 Days

From the project page:

"Sharp, knifelike utensils have been made by humans for the last 2.6 million years. All cultures make use of a form of a knife and there are hundreds of types made from metal, plastic, stone, ceramic, glass and wood. For the launch of the web store, Chen Chen and Kai Williams present Shank Shack, 30 shanks in 30 days. These sharp utensils were made as an exercise in experimentation of connections and manipulation of proportions and materials. All pieces in the series achieve one goal and show the myriad of methods one could improvise to achieve that goal. All pieces are unique works and are signed and numbered."

via Cool Material

Dutch Exuberant and Beautiful Skating

When there is natural ice on Gouwzee, a bay very near Amsterdam, the skaters and ice yachters, hungry for the opportunity come out in droves. And these absolutely stunning photos from Ben Visbeek make me want to flock there too. 
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via My Modern Met

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More Ice

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Jaw-Dropping Photos of Northern Wisconsin Ice Caves by Brian Peterson

about 5 years ago

Ice Covered Lake Michigan Lighthouses

about 6 years ago

Snowflakes' Ice Crystals are Astounding

about 6 years ago

Ice Bubbles in Abraham Lake

about 7 years ago

Gorgeous Ice Castles Constructed by Brent Christensen

about 10 years ago

Quotes of the Day

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Quote of the Day - from Osho

about 6 years ago

Quotes for the turning of the year – 2016

about 8 years ago

QOTD - Zen Aphorism

about 11 years ago

QOTD - Lawrence Durell

about 11 years ago

QOTD - Tom Stoppard

about 11 years ago

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Gift Guide — 5 things for the Computer Programmer in your life

If you've got a computer programmer in your life, and you are looking for something really killer to get them this Christmas, here is our gift guide. 

The Sojourner Keyboard

Mechanical keyboards, especially for programmers who spend their days pounding out lines of code, not only provide the satisfying click and movement, but are meant to be better on the hands. 

This gorgeous steampunk mechanical keyboard is a show piece.

Anker Lumos LED Desk with USB Charging Port

This elegant and minimal desk lamp not only has a built in USB charging port and flicker-free light, but has 4 lighting modes (study, read, relax and bedtime) and 5 dimming levels. 

Upright Adjustable Standing Desk

The health benefits of standing are well documented, and for people who make their living at a desk and monitor, a standing desk is a must-have. This is a simple, flexible and gorgeous one.

I've Got Pseudo-class T-shirt

Programmers have their own language and their own, often punny, always witty, sense of humor. This T-shirt, a premium American Apparel manufacture with a coding term used here with a wink and a smile. 

Apple Computer Patent Art Wall Hanging

Reproduction of the original patent artwork and application submitted by Steve Jobs to the US Patent & Trademark Office in 1983 printed on premium paper for an aged and authentic look.

Humpback Whales Close Up in Tonga by Tony Wu

Photographer Tony Wu has this moving collection of humpback whales from his travels to Tonga.

via My Modern Met

X-Ray Camera Shots

X-ray photography project by Nick Veasey.

“To create these x-ray artworks serious risks and procedural hurdles need to be managed. The results are worth the hassle. X-ray allows us to see what is normally hidden to the human eye. It reveals the subjects from the inside out and allows us to appreciate what the world around us is truly made of.  
In contemporary life, where so much of what we see has been embellished or has a level of artifice, the honesty and integrity the x-ray reveals has a simple, pure elegance. 

In a nutshell, the work is a statement against society’s obsession with superficiality.”

via Feel Desain

Photos from the Missions of the Space Shuttle

Space Shuttle: A Photographic Journey, 1981-2011 is a limited-edition book commemorating the 30th anniversary of the shuttle program created by graphic artist Luke Wesley Price.

via Thinx

Ice Covered Lake Michigan Lighthouses

Thomas Zakowski on 500px has captured these eery and amazing images of the lighthouse along Lake Michigan's short coated with ice. Although not photos from the recent Polar Vortex, the recent phenomenon makes these images that much easier to understand.

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Azuki the Hedghog goes Mini-camping

Azuki is a little Japanese hedgehog with a huge Instagram following. And this recent camping trip will probably only add to the following. 

3D Zoetrope Animation for Your Desk

Zoetropes were common in the 1800s but they were 2D things. Here, 4-Mation has created a DIY 3D kit that uses strobes synched to the rotation of the carousel to create eye-popping 3D animations.

Every Day Carry — Drawing & Sketching

rOtring 800 Retractable Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm, Black Barrel

$32.99

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Pitch Black Dot-Graph Memo Book 3-Pack (3-1/2" × 5-1/2")

$9.95

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TOPS Idea Collective Softcover Journal, Wide Rule, Cream Paper, 5.5 x 3.5 Inches, 192 Pages, Black Cover (56885)

$7.32

Buy on Amazon

Cubic scan pen case round Zip box black 106163-15

$13.15

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Uni Jeststream Alpha-Gel Grip, 0.7mm Ballpoint Pen, Orange Silver Body (SXN25007M.4)

$5.10

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General 300/1 Steel Rule 6"

$6.73

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Pilot Mini Ballpoint Pen, Mechanical Pencil Birdy Switch, Black Ink, 0.5Mm Lead, Silver (HSBN-50S-S)

$6.24

Buy on Amazon

Dafuq? Painting from Shawn Huckins

 Shawn Huckins’s Athenaeum exhibition features a number of recognizable figures and paintings with a layer of current commentary that is familiar to anyone on instagram, snapchat, twitter, imgur, etc. The tension is funny, surprising and sad. 

Thomas Jefferson: Panic Four (Spotty WiFi), 2017. Acrylic

Major John Biddle: Panic Two (Loading Spinner), 2017. Acrylic

Charles Loring Elliot: Panic One (Low Battery), 2017. Acrylic

Evening Glow At Lake Louise: Panic Three (Mac Spinner), 2017. Acrylic

Richard Heber: To Dante, You’re All I Have, Just Please Don't Ever Text Me Again, 2017. Acrylic

Edgar Allan Poe: Sarcasm Noted, 2017. Acrylic

Richard Dana: Zero Fucks Given, 2017. Acrylic

Mrs John Biddle: Delete Me, 2017. Acrylic

Cole’s Cloud Study: The Fuck?, 2017. Acrylic

Bierstadt’s Rocky Mountains (Who Needs The PCA?), 2017. Acrylic

General Henry H Sibley: UGH, 2015. Acrylic

Abraham Lincoln: Pffff, 2017. Acrylic

Midshipman Augustus Brine: You Have No Idea How Much I Love You, I Don’t Know Whatever, 2017. Acrylic

Mrs James Warren: Blah Blah Blah, 2017. Acrylic

George Washington (The Lansdowne Portrait): I Can’t Pretend That This Is Poetry, 2017. Acrylic

Tibetan Buddhism Sand Mandala

The excruciatingly slow and intentional process of building a sand painting Mandala is gorgeous to watch and consider. 

Stunning Waterfall Kayaking

Tangled vines. Endless rain. Dodgy hotel rooms. Mud. Biting flies. Aggressive viruses...Perfection. Is this a vacation? Erik Boomer, Tyler Bradt, Galen Volckhausen, Tim Kemple, Anson Fogel, Blake Hendrix and Skip Armstrong hunt the remote Mexican jungle for the perfect waterfall...and the perfect shot. Paddler and cinematographer alike explore a world beyond the expected. Cascada. From www.forgemotionpictures.com, makers of the award-winning films Of Souls + Water, WildWater and Cold. Presented By NRS www.nrsweb.com Directed by Anson Fogel & Skip Armstrong Music by HECQ and Anson Fogel. Learn more about HECQ and buy his amazing work here: www.hecq.de/ itunes.apple.com/us/artist/hecq/id79947932 Media and Film Festival Inquiries Anson Fogel - anson@forgemotionpictures.com

Forge Motion Pictures and NRS followed paddlers Erik Boomer, Tyler Bradt, and Galen Volckhausen in the jungles of Veracruz, Mexico looking waterfalls . 

Crazy. Beautiful.

 

via Canoe & Kayak Magazine

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More Kayaking

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Stunning Waterfall Kayaking

about 6 years ago

LED Light Painting to Capture Motion by Stephen Orlando

about 7 years ago

Action Sports Photographer On Capturing Some Extreme Kayakers

about 11 years ago

2 - Source to Sea in 3 minutes

about 11 years ago

4 - Red Bull's Sports in Sequence

about 11 years ago

Poem of the Day

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POTD - For I will consider my Cat Jeoffry by Christopher Smart

about 5 years ago

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