Photography
March 3, 2017

Ukrainian Photoshop Master Creates Magical Images with Random Photo Combinations

Ukrainian artist Viktoria Solidarnyh uses Photoshop to create scenes that simultaneously appear remarkably realistic and straight from a storybook. In her series of enchanting edits, Solidarnyh digitally combines multiple photos into single composite images, showcasing her undeniable skill and avid imagination. At first glance, much of Solidarnyh's portfolio looks like it's made up of straightforward photographs. However, once the compositions are visually broken down, the effort that has actually gone into meticulously crafting each one becomes evident.

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Photography
March 2, 2017

Stunning Shortlist for the Sony World Photography Awards 2017 Announced

As the world's largest photography competition, the Sony World Photography Awards attract both professional and amateur photographers from all over the globe. Showcasing the most remarkable photographs from the previous year, the contest aims to help “shape the careers of its winning, shortlisted and commended photographers,” whose work is honored and recognized at an annual exhibition in London.

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Inspiring
March 1, 2017

81-Year-Old Woman Codes an iPhone App After Only Starting to Use Computers at 60

Programming may seem like a skill best left to the younger generation, but 81-year-old Masako Wakamiya has proven that people of all ages can crack the code. As the designer and creator of Hinadan, an innovative and one-of-a-kind app, the Japanese mover and shaker is undeniably skilled in the art of modern technology. Wakamiya learned the ins and outs of programming through a 6-month computer class. After completing the course and regularly consulting her teacher, she came up with the idea for Hinadan.

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Architecture
February 28, 2017

Architect Transforms Abandoned Cement Factory into His Own Extraordinary Home

In 1973, architect Ricardo Bofill stumbled upon an abandoned cement factory outside of Barcelona. This discovery would change his life, as the factory, known as La Fabrica, became the center of his professional and domestic life. Over the years, the space has undergone a continual transformation that both respects its legacy and quietly transforms it. With 30 silos, a smoke stack, cavernous machine rooms, and 2.

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