Funny
April 22, 2016

Woman Posts Hilarious Parody Portraits to Mimic Bizarre Celebrity Poses

In her #CelesteChallengeAccepted Instagram series, Australian comedienne Celeste Barber recreates celebrity selfies, but with a more realistic twist. By contorting herself into the poses of top models and red carpet regulars, she reveals the absurdity in the stars' shiny facades. Earlier this year, Barber had already attracted an impressive contingent of followers, but the number has since skyrocketed to over 500,000, which might just make her a celebrity herself.

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Art
April 16, 2016

Photos Explore the Exquisite Details of Bird Feathers Around the World

Robert Clark delves into the exquisite gem-colored world of birds in his recently released book–Feathers: Displays of Brilliant Plumage. A fascinating visual examination of the multitude of colors and functions of the seemingly-simple bird feather, the book pairs beautifully clear shots of bird species and their feathers with explanatory descriptions of their functional uses and evolutionary importance.

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Photography
April 14, 2016

Photographer Uses 17 Square Meters of Mirror to Create Incredible Surreal Scene

Swedish-born, Berlin-Based photographer and digital artist Erik Johansson is a master photo manipulator. He brings an astounding and imaginative perspective to his creative photo series. Johansson is able to take ordinary situations and create fantastical scenarios through a series of retouched and layered composites. However, not all of what one sees in Johansson's magical portfolio is created using a computer.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.