Landscape Photography
January 10, 2021

Spectacular Slot Canyon Photo Fuses Fashion With Nature’s Effortless Beauty

A red rock canyon is an unlikely place to wear a fancy dress, but as photography enthusiast Carl Marvin shows, the results are spectacular. In a breathtaking image, Marvin’s fiancée wears a striking blue gown and poses amidst the archways of a slot canyon. The deep oranges and sienna tones are a perfect visual addition to the ultramarine dress and the combination creates an enchanting scene that looks like it's out of a storybook.

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Illustration
January 9, 2021

Artist Creates a Portrait of Beth Harmon From ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Out of Chess Symbols

People all over the world have fallen in love with The Queen's Gambit‘s fascinating and brilliant lead, Beth Harmon (played by Anya Taylor-Joy). As a fan himself, Greek graphic designer Charis Tsevis dedicated a series of striking mosaic portraits to the Netflix star. “The Queens' Gambit is without a doubt the hit TV series of 2020,” Tsevis tells My Modern Met.

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Wedding
January 8, 2021

Adorable Wedding Cake Features Beloved Dog Making a Playful Mess

For newlyweds Roisin & Hunter Bicklmeier, it was no question that their Golden Retriever named Bear would play a part in their wedding day. As they planned for the occasion, they wanted to involve him as much as possible. From having his moment walking down the aisle to the “Bear’s biscuit bar” where their guests could take home doggie bags for their dogs, the adorable pup featured throughout the day.

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