Photography
September 26, 2016

Photos Reveal 19-Month-Old Boy’s Point of View After Photographer Dad Gives Him His Old Camera

The world looks very different through the eyes of a 19-month-old, which we can now see thanks to the pictures taken by Stanley Jones, the son of British Army photographer Timothy Jones. One bright and summery day, Jones shared his old Canon G12 with Stanley and taught him how to press the shutter and shout out “say cheese.” Jones writes, “He wandered round the house and garden snapping away saying ‘cheese' at everything.

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Art
September 25, 2016

Polymer Clay Sculptures Showcase the Intricate Parts of Nature That Are Often Overlooked

Artist Angela Schwer crafts clay sculptures that showcase the beautiful bounty of nature. Her intricate, detailed works are ripe with texture as leaves, fungi, sea urchins, and more are clustered together in decorative tiles to hang on your wall. Constructed in a single neutral color, the beauty of these organic shapes shine. Schwer’s work revolves around the parts of nature that are often overlooked.

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Design
September 23, 2016

Adventurous Climbers Suspend Themselves in Hammocks Across an 262-Foot Canyon

Photographer Sebastian Wahlhütter captured these heart stopping images of an annual hammock gathering which took place at Tijesno Canyon in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As part of the Drill and Chill Climbing and Highlining Festival, 19 brave souls hung out in 17 hammocks provided by organizers Ticket to the Moon. The hammocks were strung along a 262-foot gap more than 600 feet above the canyon floor.

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Drawing
September 21, 2016

Beautiful Floral Anatomy Illustrations Give New Life to Discarded Pages of Old Books

Specializing in colorful and quirky prints, PRRINT is an art shop with a sustainable side. The company's founders pride themselves on their “environmentally friendly” products—namely, their popular pieces that are printed onto upcycled pages from vintage books. With such an ecological focus, it’s no surprise that PRRINT’s designs are often heavily inspired by nature, as evident in their stunning collection of anatomical collages.

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