Wildlife Photography
June 20, 2022

Photographer Captures Amazing Photo of Two Eagles Locking Their Talons in Mid Air

There are some pictures that a photographer might wait years to capture. This was the case for Portland-based enthusiast Rajiv Mongia as he patiently waited to snap an amazing shot of two eagles with their talons interlocked in mid-air. One of the birds is flying upright while the other winged creature is mirrored, turned upside down.

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Crafts
June 19, 2022

Exquisite Weavings Depict Wanderlust-Worthy Landscapes on a Loom

Using an array of yarn and her loom, Chicago-based artist Adrienne Lee, aka Painted Sky Textiles, creates portals to beautiful destinations. Her handwoven textiles depict an array of idyllic locales inspired by natural environments, from tranquil seascapes to lush fields to faraway mountainscapes. Even though these works are two-dimensional illustrations, Lee adds visual depth by using different weaving techniques and a combination of thick and thin types of yarn.

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Art
June 18, 2022

Delicate Kimono Created From Leather Scraps Recreates a Hazy Mountain Landscape

The traditional kimono is an iconic symbol of Japanese style and culture that has been around for centuries. The robe-like garment is usually made from a blend of hemp, linen, and silk. However, contemporary Japanese designer Tomoe Shinohara has turned tradition on its head by fashioning a one-of-a-kind kimono from leather scraps, aptly called the leather scrap kimono.

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Movies
June 17, 2022

Watch Austin Butler Effortlessly Do Impressions of Elvis for New Biopic About the Legend

Actor Austin Butler is starring as Elvis in the new Baz Luhrmann biopic about the iconic singer. Butler's selection caused a stir, as he reportedly beat out singer Harry Styles and actor Ansel Elgort (who starred in the 2021 West Side Story) for the role. But as his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon demonstrates, Butler was the right person for the job.

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