Photography
December 4, 2012

Surreal Plants Emerge as Extensions of the Human Arm

Canadian photographer Joel Robinson has enchanted us in the past with his surreal imagery involving books and teacups wrapped in fairy tale themes. While we're most used to the imaginative photographer working with homely materials, Robinson also has a recurring appearance of hands in his body of work. In fact, hands are so frequently featured in his images that it has caused him to separate his work into a series titled Put Your Hands Up.

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Photography
December 3, 2012

Beautiful Macro Photos of Tiny Snowflakes

The beauty of nature surrounds us every day, but during a large snowstorm, that idea can easily be forgotten as we rush inside to find warmth. Moscow-based photographer Andrew Osokin isn't deterred by the cold, though. In fact, as the first icy flakes fall from the sky and cover the ground, the  captures the unique wonder of nature in these macro snowflake photos.

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Photography
November 30, 2012

Photographer Takes Non-Photoshopped Upside-Down Self Portraits

In his photography work, UK-based artist Caulton Morris spins the world in all kinds of directions. In particular, Upside is a series in which the artist precariously balances on his head in the most unexpected places. From city streets to fields to even submerged inside a toilet, his series of self-portraits feature a headstand with a body wobbling through the air.

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Design
November 29, 2012

Old Water Tower Transformed into a Modern Home

Leigh Osborne and Graham Voce are the owners of this amazing residence, which they had spent several months designing, constructing and ultimately transforming from its original state as an old water tower. Located in central London, the tower was an architectural remnant of the 19th-century that has long since been untouched until this year.

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