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Some Cool Optical Illusions That Will Trick Your Vision

Fraser Spiral Illusion

Have you ever seen water on the road in front of you but when you get closer, it disappears? Well, that is an optical illusion. An optical illusion tricks your brain to think there is something which you see but which is not actually there. You may see something remarkably different than what it actually [...]

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Shadow Photography by Alexey Bednij

Great use of black and white shots by playing with shadows and silhouettes by the Russian artist and photographer Alexey Bednij. Notice that most works are not only simple shots but compositions that work out beautifully. More of his photography work is available at 500px or at his Live Journal (the last one in Russian). [...]

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Meri Björn Photography

From the cold Finland we bring you some warm shots by Meri Björn also known as Meriirem with captures that morge the feminine beauty with delicate poses in calm and peaceful compositions. “I’m in love with my camera, I go out with it and sleep next to it, and even write romantic poems to it.” [...]

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foster + partners: mclaren production centre

‘mclaren production center’ by foster + partners, surrey, england image © mclaren all images courtesy of foster + partners london-based architecture firm foster + partners have officially completed the mclaren production center, the second building designed for the company located by the rural fringe of london. the 34,5000 square meter facility will contain all future [...]

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Dark Canvas by Caesar Lima

Caesar Lima is an «habitué» at Paranoias with gorgeous photography works. It’s time to renew his presence with another serious based in a selection of several works in black/studio background entitled “Dark Canvas”. “Like many things in life, photography is a delicate balance between art and science. You need to master both to succeed. If [...]

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Food Sculptures

Food Sculptures

I’m not a fan of playing with food since it’s such a fundamental earth resource, but in this case I can open an exception for the highly creative sculpture artwork by Dan Cretu creating mostly common everyday eatables into recognizable objects. More is available at his Tumblr gallery.               [...]

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365 Project

Long time personal projects with self-portraits are becoming more and more popular. From days to months and months to years, these kind of projects demands dedication and persistence. One of those projects that I found amazing, was the 365 by the British Dom Reed combining photography and digital manipulation with a highly dose of fun [...]

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Viktoria Stutz Photography

Beautiful and colorful beauty and fashion shots by Viktoria Stutz, a young photographer based in Dortmund, Germany. She works as a freelancer photographer besides studying photography at University of Supplied Sciences and Arts and her works features outstanding makeup and model characterization in perfect light environments. More of her work is available at her website [...]

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Lima Residence by Abramson Teiger Architects

It says a lot when a design project takes your breath away, even with a gorgeous backdrop such as the rolling hills and canyons of Calabasas, California.  Yet the Lima Residence designed and constructed by Abramson Teiger Architects has achieved just that.   The success of this project may be due in part of the [...]

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Pedram Residence by Abramson Teiger Architects

Pedram Residence by Abramson Teiger Architects

The neighborhood where the newly renovated Pedram Residence sits today was brand new almost sixty years ago.  Originally built in the Beverly Hills based Trousdale Estates, the home is one of the area’s many graded flat pad lots that was developed at the time.  Since then some of the homes in the area have undergone [...]

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Caricature Illustrations by Rodney Pike

Caricature Illustrations by Rodney Pike

A parody Rodney Pike is a humorous Illustrator with a lifetime of experience in fine art and graphic design and digital illustration. Rodney offers photo-manipulated Illustrations of all sorts specializing in photo-manipulated caricature illustrations, humorous illustrationi and political satire, perfect for magazines, books, etc. His clients include companies such as FHM Magazine, Tennis Magazine, Bauer [...]

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Photo Manipulation

Amazing photo manipulation artwork by Peter Cakovsky, an artist based in Zarnovica, Slovakia. His original work is very detailed with immersive scenarios allied with a superior color correction work resulting in outstanding visuals. More of his artwork can be found at his website or at Deviantart.                   [...]

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Underwater Photography

There’s no better photography subject like underwater photography for the Summer. This is only a short selection of great captures by Sarah Lee. “From Kona on the Big Island of Hawai’i, I am incessantly glued to camera viewfinders, dafins, and the sea. My aim in making photos is to capture and accentuate the beauty in [...]

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Future City

For the first time in human history more than 50% of the world’s population lives in urban centers, with a predicted 7 out of 10 living in “megacities” by 2050. It’s unprecedented and potentially dangerous since the problems associated with such mass concentrations of population loom: crime, pollution, social inequality, congestion, poverty, etc. Every September [...]

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Auroras – Light of the night by Alexander Semenov

We have featured his underwater photography before, but now Alexander Semenovbring us a totally different subject but with the same visual beauty. “One of the most beautiful events of nature is the Aurora. It’s a very common sight for people who live beyond the Polar Circle and where night lasts for a half a year. [...]

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Stunning Pictures Of Nature

This artist really has done the amazing work. He pays attention on the details and have eye for the amazing things that surround us.

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Spa House by Metropolis Design

Cape-Town-based studio Metropolis Designhas completed the Spa House project in 2011 and located in Hout Bay, coastal suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. “Building: A multi-functional building with residential, recreational and spa facilities, annexed to a larger residence. Spa House: Mountainside home integrated into its powerful natural surroundings Set on the mountainside on the urban [...]

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Chocolate Show In Paris

Chocolate Show In Paris

Chocolate bars jammed with peanuts, filberts, and almonds on display at vendor’s stalls are what I am use to. Gorgeous chocolate window displays around Europe are what I have always seen. Can you imagine if you could turn chocolate into a chocolate Haute couture dress? Imagine models wearing chocolate dresses? Well imagine no more because every year the annual Salon du Chocolat in Paris [...]

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