Fog in a sense is an eerie thing. Most people don’t like it, since it represents uncertainty and not knowing whats ahead. Yet these pictures showcase how truly inspiring and magical fog can be, not only on landscapes but also on a personal level.
“Truth is the torch that gleams through the fog without dispelling it.” - Claude Adrien Helvetius More
The best libraries around the world are nothing short of brilliance in the sense of architecture, design, volume, and grander. Each of these libraries hold massive amounts of stories and information just waiting to be explored by eager minds. Just imagine the history behind each book, the people who’ve read it, the generations its passed through, the influence its had on society.
“A truly good book teaches me better than to read it. I must soon lay it down, and commence living on its hint. What I began by reading, I must finish by acting.” - Henry David Thoreau More
Are owls adorable? Absolutely. Did I know that owls are cute before watching this video? No idea. Simple as that, watch this cute owl video that is sure to put a smile on your face!
Shot with GoPro cameras, Ossie Khan is the daredevil that has managed to direct and capture skydiving as an art form. The video was shot in Norway, Switzerland and France at height’s of 6,000 feet. The pure bliss and feeling one gets from watching such a spectacle is hard to describe, make sure to watch this one, it is a must see!
The magic behind tilt-shift photography is its ability to transform any environment, even massively large structures like football stadiums into a toy-like illusions. Make sure to check out this wonderful collection after the jump.
“Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.” – Louisa May More
The beauty of our world is all around us, landscapes such as these are truly a sight to be seen. Many of these gorgeous photographs will shock and surprise you as nature always has a way of keeping you guessing. More
What is happiness? How do I get more happy? These are some questions that everyone at one point or another asks themselves. With so much going on in our daily lives its no wonder people feel overwhelmed and unsatisfied with their lives. Luckily their are things you can do to make yourself feel happier, more refreshed and more rejuvenated than ever. Simply follow these five steps to reach your inner nirvana and become more happy than you’ve ever been! More
This Halloween light show is sure to be the center of attention tonight as eager trick-or-treaters run around to collect mountains of candy. Truly a work of art that cannot be missed, a must see for everyone!
“There’s something magical about a still photograph - a captured moment in time - that can simultaneously exist outside the fraction of a second the shutter captures.”
Jamie Beck
Check out the magical photos after the jump! More
The Milky Way as seen from South Dakota provides the perfect backdrop for one of the most astonishing and surreal timelapses you will most likely see. Watch as a shooting stars gazes the illuminating sky in unbelievable detail. The director Randy Halverson has created a very unique timelapse of our Milky Way, one that is much needed and refreshing among countless others.
The 2012 Paralypics are less than a year away, and the Dutch National Wheelchair Basketball team is hard at work. Their goal is to win the gold metal in the Paralympics for their country, anything else is unnacceptable. Guided by a strong sense of perseverance they train seven days a week, never giving up on their dream. Make sure to watch this inspirational short film directed by Tom Poederbach!
Simple, funny, and absolutely brilliant. These postcards are a must see. The spider one is especially funny, make sure to check out the rest after the jump! More
Terence Chang is the mastermind behind these exceptional long exposure photographs of airplanes at San Francisco International Airport. Completely mesmerizing if you ask me.
“Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing.” ~David Starr Jordan More
As a kid the alphabet song was a great way to learn all the letters. The song was simple and catchy, but this video takes it to a whole new level. This insanely creative idea was made by Alessandro Novelli and is appropraitely titled Alphabet 2. Learning the alphebet with videos like these would have probably been the best part of my day as a kid! Enjoy!
The affects of the fossil fuel age has had devastating effects on our planet. Even with new and cost effective ways to transition towards a renewable energy era, the transition seems dismal at best. That’s why the people at 350.org have started a global movement to solve the climate crisis. Activists on over 75 percent of the world’s countries came out on September 24th to showcase the importance and power of renewable energy. There initiative hasnt stopped either, they continue their campaign with even more demonstrations everyday. Make sure to join their cause and read the full article after the jump! More
Mountain Climbing is reserved for the risk-takers, the dare devils, the bravado. But for their unexplainable risk they are rewarded with some of the most beautiful sights and experiences any person can have. The simple emotions that must rush throughout your body must be very humbling. The moment when when you are hundreds of feet above ground dangling from a piece of rope your mind and body must be panicking, the trick must be to control your mind, in essence be one with nature and your surroundings. Check out this short documentary style film on some of the exceptional moments mountain climbers go through on route towards the top.
A mother’s love is endless, it is a simple but effective unifying force that all animals and humans share. A mother will almost always put herself in front of her child at any given cost. Which is exactly what happened when a young lion cub fell down a cliff and was clinging onto life. Photographer Jean-Francois happened to be there at the right time and place to capture this heartfelt rescue. Watch the sequence of photos that lead to the lion cubs rescue. More
This list, comprised of some of the most exotic and undoubtedly jaw-dropping places around the globe should be on everyone’s bucket list. Places like the marble caves of Chile Chico, Chile featured above. The white marble walls are so pure that your own reflection can be seen in them. Definitely on top of the list! More
This unreal timelapse of the Canary Islands is truly a sight to be seen. Filmmaker Daniel López choose the perfect location for his cloud timelapse.
Watch director JW Griffith’s masterfully creative short film about love. The film is so insanely simple, yet so creative and original that it captivates the viewers attention until the final seconds. Brilliant idea and film-making by the director to say the least.
