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Eugene's Blog – January 2010 Archive (80)

Modern Architecture - Crystal Clear Glass House (4 pics)



Remarkably beautiful, this crystal clear glass house provides 360 degree views of its surroundings. Designed by the Santambrogiomilao group, the concept home features a series of iconic furniture pieces, beds, sofas and bookcases, along with architectural elements such as staircases and kitchens - all fashioned from "extra-clear" glass. The only thing that is does not…

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Added by Eugene on January 8, 2010 at 9:00am — 5 Comments

Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival - The Big Picture

The city of Harbin, in frigid northeastern China, is hosting its 26th annual International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Massive buildings built of ice, large scale snow sculptures, ice slides, festival food and drinks can be found in several parks in the city. At night, visitors who endure the bitter cold will see the lights switched on, illuminating the… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 7, 2010 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

How to live to be 100+: TED

I found this TED talk to be pretty fascinating. National Geographic writer and explorer Dan Buettner studies the world's longest-lived peoples, distilling their secrets into a single plan for health and long life



To find the path to long life and health, Buettner and team study the world's "Blue Zones," communities whose elders live with vim and vigor to record-setting age. At TEDxTC, he shares the 9 common diet and lifestyle habits that keep them spry past… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 7, 2010 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Sketched Drawings of Popular YouTube Videos (13 pics)

Since its creation in 2005, YouTube has become one of the internet's biggest sensations. With millions of YouTube gems out there, artists Comenius Roethlisberger and Admir Jahic freeze-framed some of our favorite videos and rendered them in colored pencil on paper. You're sure to recognize some of these videos, as they've now become an integral part of this… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 7, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Amazing Parachute Panorama

I've never seen anything quite like this before. Martin Hertel took this panorama shot while parachuting near Campocroce, Italy. Check out the incredible… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 7, 2010 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

Coffee Table / Virtual Laser Dancing Cage (4 pics)



When Wallpaper magazine approached London-based Moritz Waldemeyer to design an object under the topic "Home Disco," he blew everyone away with this awesome electro coffee-table. Featuring high fidelity speakers, an iPod dock, and a built-in haze machine, the coffee-table by day, turns into a futuristic dancing cage at night.…

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Added by Eugene on January 6, 2010 at 2:30pm — 4 Comments

Magnificent Creatures - Humpback Whales Feeding in Alaska



British photographer and kayaker Duncan Murrell paddles close to humpback whales to shoot them feeding off the coast of Alaska. The humpbacks, which can grow to more than 50 feet, spend most of their time under water and can dive for up to 30 minutes, so being at the right place at the right time to see them requires skill and luck.



Humpback whales feed mainly on…

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Added by Eugene on January 6, 2010 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Modern Architecture - The Longest Arch Bridge in the World



Already home to the world’s tallest building, Dubai is preparing for a record-breaking arch bridge. Inspired by desert dunes, the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing will stretch one mile long (667 m), with an arch 672 feet (205 meters) high and 2200 feet (667 m) long. It outreaches China’s current record holder, the Chaotianmen Yangtze River Crossing, by 410 feet (125…

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Added by Eugene on January 6, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Priscilla Ahn - Living In A Tree

Presented by KoreAm Journal and produced by The Mighty Fifty, a live performance with Priscilla… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 5, 2010 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Beautiful Winter Scenes (15 photos)



We're in the thick of winter and blankets of white snow have covered gorgeous landscapes around the globe. Tall trees glisten with powder, while magnificent reflections are seen on frozen lakes. Through these breathtaking photos, Finnish photographer Kari Liimatainen give us a reason to appreciate winter, and shows us the true natural beauty of our world.…

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Added by Eugene on January 5, 2010 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Pic of the Day - Cup of Life

By Dmitry Chudesnikov.

Added by Eugene on January 5, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

People in Yosemite: A TimeLapse Study

Yosemite is bigger than Rhode Island at almost 800,000 acres, but it receives about 3.5 million visitors each year, and most of them spend time in Yosemite Valley. Steven M. Bumgardner spent about a week in Yosemite during the busy month of July. The footage was all shot in real time, and then sped up in post.



"I chose busy places during busy days to show the effects of this mass of humanity. I could have just as easily pointed my camera in another direction… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 4, 2010 at 10:59pm — 1 Comment

Electric Fashion Photography (7 pics)



Brooke Nipar's electric personality really seeps through these fashion photographs. After spending 23 sun-soaked years in the valleys and on the beaches of southern California, Brooke broke for New York City. Now transformed into a city girl, she likes to spend free time from photo projects on the elusive hunt for an authentic L.A.-style burrito in New York, and…

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Added by Eugene on January 4, 2010 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Urban Street Art: Green Graffiti (12 pics)

Using "green guerrilla tactics," eco-minded street artist Edina Tokodi brings nature closer to city dwellers through her living works of art. Unlike most other types of art forms, her site-specific moss installations are meant to be touched, felt.



"City dwellers often have no relationship with animals or greenery," says Tokodi. "As a public artist I feel a sense… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 4, 2010 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

Creative Ad: Girl Next Door Fantasy

To promote their new website, French lingerie company Aubade reinvented the "girl next door fantasy" on the streets of Paris. The steamy marketing scheme was created by ad agency, Chainsaw and Mlle… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 3, 2010 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Pic of the Day - Where Will 2010 Take You?

"Doesn't matter where you're from. It's where you're going." By Chanzhi Lee.

Added by Eugene on January 3, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Parkour Motion Reel

The Lisa tipped us onto this cool new video entitled Parkour Motion Reel. The short animated piece was done with a technical pen, frame by frame. Tracing back to the old flip book style in a new way, Parkour Motion Reel does an excellent job with classic animated… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 3, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Travis Pastrana 269 ft World Record Jump!

2010 starts on a bombshell as Travis Pastrana sets a new world record with his Subaru Impreza WRX STI. He flew 269 feet and broke Ken Block's 171 ft record from… Continue

Added by Eugene on January 2, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Desaturated Santa Claus Costume (7 pics)



At first glance, it's easy to assume that these images were photoshopped. Amazingly, they were not. This custom black-and-white Santa Claus costume was made by Brody S. for San Francisco SantaCon 2009. To create the illusion, a grey wig, fabric, contacts, and Kryolan body paint were used.



"When I decided to make a Desaturated Santa costume, I realized that to…

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Added by Eugene on January 1, 2010 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

Creative Ads: Highly Caffeinated Chocolate Animals (3 pics)





These hilarious ads by Milan-based agency Leo Burnett feature chocolate animals who look totally wired on caffeine. The ads are part of Italian chocolate brand Zaini's campaign to promote their chocolate, Koflì, which contains coffee inside.



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Added by Eugene on January 1, 2010 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

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