Photography
April 10, 2016

Photographer Reveals the Dramatic Difference Before and After a Photo Is Edited

Photo editing, when done well, can transform a drab image into a mesmerizing work of art. Peter Stewart demonstrates just how dramatic this change can be in a revealing series called Before & After. As the name suggests, the Hong Kong-based photographer shares the beginning of his process–images that are straight-from-the-camera–and places them beside the edited final outcome. Before & After illustrates just how much work goes into crafting the perfect image.

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Design
April 9, 2016

Tiny Portable Cabin Offers Luxury Accommodations While You Live a Nomadic Lifestyle

Many people dream of taking an unforgettable cross-country road trip but don't want to surrender the comforts of everyday life. With the Escape Traveler, however, now you don't have to. The compact trailer cabin is a fully-outfitted (tiny) home on the go. It's similar to a conventional RV and can be pulled along on the hitch of a standard pickup truck.

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Entertainment
April 8, 2016

Couple and Their Baby Create Epic Star Wars-Inspired Photo Shoot

This cosplaying couple has taken cuteness to galactic extremes with a recent Star Wars-inspired photoshoot. Victor Sine and Julianne Payne made a four-hour trek to the Jakku-like backdrop of Utah's Little Sahara Sand Dunes, where photographer Robert Lance captured them in epic portrayals of the film saga's beloved Finn and Rey. Though fans can only speculate on the romantic relationship between the movie's characters, the real-life pair are engaged to be married in May.

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Design
April 8, 2016

Artist Encases Delicate Beauty of Nature in Tiffany-Glass Style Pendant Necklaces

Jewelry designer Stanislava Korobkova encases the delicate beauty of nature in vintage-style pendants. To do this, the Dublin-based creative ventures outdoors to pick tiny leaves and flowers, pressing them flat in order to preserve their fine details. Afterwards, she places the dried materials between glass and seals them with metal, using the same technique you'd find on a Tiffany lamp.

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