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August 14, 2020

Beautiful Animated Film Reveals a Close-Up View of Nature’s Growth and Life Cycles

Much of a garden's lifecycle passes quietly beneath our noses. Story of Flowers is an animated film by Azuma Makoto which celebrates the subtle drama of insects, roots, and plant growth. The video transforms nature into a work of art. Makoto, a flower artist, creates massive floral sculptures which are placed into scenes of daily life in Japan. His photography and videography allow these sculptures to come to life through their interaction with the community.

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July 28, 2020

Musician Playing Harp in the Woods Is Greeted by Deer Like Something Out of a Fairy Tale

Deer are known for being timid creatures, and it's pretty rare to spot one close-up, in the wild. However, there’s one deer in particular that couldn’t help but come out of the woods when it heard the beautiful sound of Naomi SV’s harp. While filming herself playing a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s The Sound of Silence, the curious creature is captured coming closer to have a better listen.

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June 5, 2020

Billie Eilish Releases a Powerful Short Film Addressing Body Shamers

Pop music artist Billie Eilish is using her platform as a superstar to speak on the topic of body shaming. She is open in talking about its toxicity, and how she has made conscious choices in the way she dresses in order to avoid hurtful comments about how she looks. In a 2019 ad for Calvin Klein, she explains her reasoning: “I mean, that’s why I wear big, baggy clothes.

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May 19, 2020

Photographer Shows Deer Having a Day at the Park in Japan With No People Around

One of the oldest public gardens in Japan, Nara Park is home to over 1,200 wild sika deer who roam freely around the 502 hectares (1,240 acres) grounds. The gentle creatures usually share the park with crowds of tourists, but since the COVID-19 lockdown, the deer have been enjoying the quiet time. Locals are still allowed to visit (as long as they uphold social distancing)

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