January 28, 2016

Photographer Recreates "Star Wars" Scenes at His Job on an Offshore Drilling Rig

The cast of Star Wars has found themselves in an unlikely scenario–onboard an offshore drilling rig. Photographer Craig Mann has spent his career on these ships and used it as inspiration for his series No Bothans died to bring you this. The clever title is a passing reference to the statement made in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: “Many Bothans died to bring us this information.

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January 25, 2016

Levitating "Air Bonsai" Uses Magnets to Float Twirling Plant in Mid-Air

The Air Bonsai combines the beauty of nature with the mesmerizing effects of levitation. Designed as a miniature planter, it utilizes the opposing forces of magnetic energy to make a real plant hover and spin, appearing as though it's magically floating in mid-air. The unique planter works with two main components: the six-inch diameter “energy base,” made from Japanese ceramic; and the levitating “little star” moss ball.

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January 25, 2016

Creatively Warped Photos Offer New Inception-Like Perspective of Istanbul

Photographer Aydın Büyüktaş‘s surreal images of Istanbul force one to adopt a new outlook on a world where the laws of the universe do not seem to apply. The Turkish artist explores the concepts of dimensionality and perspective with his series, Flatland. Büyüktaş's warped representations of iconic Turkish landmarks offer a contemporary take on street photography.

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