 Flying Humans - Series of Photographs from Kerry Skarbakka::This series of images by photographer Kerry Skarbakka really struck me. I love the thought of flying humans, the inspiration behind the project. These images form part of a collection called the "Struggle… [MORE] |
 Nature Candy - Striped Icebergs::These pictures you may have received in your email box are actually true! A Norwegian sailor Oyvind Tangen took some remarkable pictures of unusual icebergs when he was on board a research ship between… [MORE] |
 Governmental Fun with Photoshop - More Iran Tech Pix Revealed::Iran got busted last week photoshopping some missile launches to make them look more successful than they really were. Now it has (NOT) been revealed that Iran has a Department of Homeland Photoshop to… [MORE] |
 Scandalous Covers - V Magazine Pushes Limits With Gisele Bundchen::Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen is featured on the scorching cover of the Fall 2008 issue of V Magazine. The renowned Mario Testino captured the beauty (and her booty) in a ‘too hot to even look… [MORE] |
 Interrogation Photoshoots - Steven Klein Captures Christian Bale, Batman::The super-talented Steven Klein has captured The Dark Knight himself, Christian Bale in an arresting photoshoot for the recent July 2008 issue of Details magazine.
The photographs showcase the intensity… [MORE] |
 Bamboo Graffiti - From China to Australia::These incredible photos of bamboo graffiti show bamboo stalks which have been carved with pictures, English words and Chinese characters. They range from works found in Beihai Park in Beijing to the the… [MORE] |
 Living Barbie Dolls - Surreal and Sexy or Social Statement?::At first glance, these appear to be your run-of-the-mill nudie pics. Not so! Photographer and artist, Alex Sandwell Kiszynski, has fashioned these ladies onto the bodies of Barbie dolls.
The images are… [MORE] |
 Microscopic Alcohol Art - Molecular Expressions: The Cocktail Collection::If you ever wondered how your favorite cocktail looks like under the microscope, here’s where you can find out.
Molecular Expressions: The Cocktail Collection, is a collection of shagadelic images of… [MORE] |
 Extreme Digital Makeovers - The Photoshop Diet::You've heard about them doing it to models and celebrities, and now ordinary people are doing it too. The Photoshop diet is the digital manipulation of photos to make the body look slimmer or in some cases… [MORE] |
 Little Humans as Caged Pets - Amazing Photography by Julian Wolkenstein::Reversing the wheel and depicting humans as caged pets is not a new concept; however, the execution of this idea in these amazing photographs by Julian Wolkenstein is absolutely superb.
The images depict… [MORE] |
 Contorted Bodies as Art - Figure Studies by Bill Durgin::Bill Durgin’s incredible ‘Figure Studies’ series transcends traditional photography into sculpting a piece of art with one’s camera. The images are the result of complex arrangements of the body… [MORE] |
 Social Sports Photography - NASCAR Spring Cup LifeLock 400::Kyle Busch, 23, won the Spring Cup LifeLock 400 in a Toyota Camry this weekend, but NASCAR is just as much about fans kicking back with beers on lounge chairs as it is about cars ripping around to earn… [MORE] |
 $20 Million Baby Photos - First Shots of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt's Twins::Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's new babies are the new obsession of money-hungry paparazzi -- the first image of the new Jolie-Pitt twins is estimated to sell for $20 million! The press has been ravenous… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Phone Hacking - Miley Cyrus's Private Pics::In another celebrity hack, new private Miley Cyrus photos have been released after her phone was tapped into. This comes hot on the heels of last month's Myspace hacking into Lindsay Lohan's and Paris… [MORE] |
 Perfect Timing - One Frame Photography::Photography is often about being at the right place at the right time. However, Paris based photographer Denis Darzacq takes that a step further. He creates his images by asking young dancers and sportsmen… [MORE] |
 Fan Photos on Flickr - Tour de France 2008::The 2008 Tour de France is on now and fans have been diligently digital camera crazy, snapping away to capture the best moments from the side lines. By posting the photographs on Flickr, they show their… [MORE] |
 Throwable Shuttlecock Cameras - Flee Takes Pics When Thrown::Flee is a design concept by Hakan Bogazpinar from Turkey that enables dynamic outdoor photography. The design consists of a digital camera and a bluetooth receiver for mobile phones.
When you throw it… [MORE] |
 Fire Photography on Flickr - California Wildfires Coverage::The California wildfires are tragic, yet are dramatic sights to see. While you probably don't want to see them live, Flickr offers a huge database of images taken by the people who are in the middle of… [MORE] |
 VIP Fashion Photography - Mario Testino "Obsessed by You" Exhibit::Mario Testino, the famed fashion and celebrity photographer, is having some of his best works displayed at an exhibition called "Obsessed by You." At the opening, celebrities and VIPS including Tom Ford,… [MORE] |
 Ultra Modern Scrapbooks - Staycation Albums::Planning a staycation this summer? Create a staycation scrapbook to cherish the memories! Who says you have to go somewhere exotic to justify taking photos of you and your buds having fun in the sun?
The… [MORE] |
 Romantic Cafe Fashion Ads - Kate Moss & Gaspard Ulliel for Longchamp::The ever ubiquitous Kate Moss stars alongside French actor Gaspard Ulliel in the new ad campaign for Longchamp Fall/Winter 08-09.
The stylish black and white campaign was shot by Alas & Piggott with a… [MORE] |
 Photos Made of Real Grass - HSBC’s Wimbledon Billboards::In celebration of the partnership between HSBC Bank and the Wimbledon tennis tournament, JWT London created this amazing “grass photographs” billboard using an innovative grass-growing process. The… [MORE] |
 Digitally Aged Super Man? - Making Seniors "Vroom" on Flickr::Oh my gosh. This has to be one of the best photo effects I've seen on Flickr. This photograph by artsy_T is aptly titled "Vroom" and features an old man with a walker who appears to be moving so fast,… [MORE] |
 Amazing July 4 Fireworks - Independence Day on Flickr::If you're not going to be in the US this week, you can still capture the Independence Day best by looking at Fourth of July fireworks on Flickr. The photo sharing site is sure to play host to thousands… [MORE] |
 Anti-Paparazzi Gadgets - The Image Fulgurator::Imagine a hip celeb exiting from the hottest nightclub, in the wee hours of the morning, on the arm of a gorgeous man... however, he's not the one she’s married to. The paparazzi swarm, flashes go off… [MORE] |
 Designer Camera Protection - Colourful Patent Leather Cases::Keeping your little digi cam protected is a smart idea, after all, until your photos are safely uploaded on your computer, there's no guarantee you'll ever be able to share them on Facebook. For that reason,… [MORE] |
 MySpace Inspired Fashion Ads - Diesel Intimates Campaign::My favorite brand, Diesel, has unveiled a collection of MySpace-inspired fashion ads for their Diesel Intimates line. The fashion photographs of the line of underwear and intimate sleepwear items are shot… [MORE] |
 Trend Hunting on Flickr - Trendspotters Photo Pool::Live trend hunting is one of my favourite past times, which is why I love the Trendspotters group of Flickr. Members collaborate to share photographs of some of the neatest discoveries they madke in real… [MORE] |
 The Return of Romance - Burberry's Melancholy Fall 08-09 Campaign::Burberry brings romance back with a 'melancholy' campaign for its Fall 2008-9 collection. The subdued black and white ads star actor Sam Riley and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
Fashion photographer… [MORE] |
 Flickr as News - Best Photos of Euro 2008, Spain vs Germany Finale::The best photographs of the Europe 2008 soccer championships, which came to an end today after Spain defeated Germany 1-0, were not taken by professional sports photographers, but by members of the global… [MORE] |
 Magazine Images as Fake IDs - Face-Recognition Vending Machines Fail::"Are you going to buy it with your good looks or mine?" As it turns out, underage smokers in Japan can easily buy cigarettes using someone else's photo or an image from a magazine.
Most of Japan’s… [MORE] |
 13 Retouched Electric Art Photos - From Naked Bodies to Fun Animals::Electric Art is an internationally renowned retouching studio based in Sydney. Over the past 14 years, they have contributed their incredible talent to many amazing works of art and ad campaigns.
Trend… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Flip Books - Chloe Sevigny's Interactive Photo Book::To complement her Spring/Summer '08 collection for Opening Ceremony, Chloe Sevigny came up with a photo book featuring herself, her creations and several artists' illustrations.
A page of the spiral bound… [MORE] |
 Retro Gaming Meets Scenic Photography - Cartoon Characters in Real Life::This fun series of images depicts retro cartoon characters from games like Donkey Kong, Yoshi Island and Street Fighter embedded into actual photographs. The series is quite well done and the graphics… [MORE] |
 X-Ray Art - Nick Veasey Photography::Nick Veasey combines x-ray technology with his art form, bring his already incredible work to a new level. His intriguing photographs of simple things like bladder wrack, a type of seaweed, or the flowing… [MORE] |
 New York Gangster Fashion - Dolce & Gabbana Fall / Winter 2009 Campaign::After whetting our appetite with their pre-fall ads, Dolce & Gabbana finally released the complete new campaign for their Fall/ Winter 2008-2009 menswear and womenswear collections.
Photographed by the… [MORE] |
 Matching Names to Photos - Facesaerch::Facesaerch is meant to be a business tool that allows people to match up a name on a business card with a photo of the person. This would be useful if you've just come back from a big networking event… [MORE] |
 Virtual Mixed Media Scrapbooks - Glogster::Sure you blog, but do you Glog? It's like collages 2.0, like an amalgamation of social network-like photo sharing and blogging with more traditional scrapbooking. Essentially, Glogster is a place you can… [MORE] |
 Black Box for Your Car 2 - RoadScan Records Your Accident for Evidence::Here's a second example of a black box for your car.
The RoadScan Drive Recorder is the auto industry's equivalent to the black boxes found in commercial airplanes. It records video 14 seconds before… [MORE] |
 Top 30 Photography Innovations in 2008 H1::Our photography obsessed Trend Hunters have compiled hundreds of photography innovations this year, and this killer list profiles the top 30.
The ranking is based on our traffic stats, so don't be surprised… [MORE] |
 Banning Food Photography - NYC Chef Bans Food Photography, Bloggers Rebell::The restaurant that started the food porn trend in New York City has now taken the next logical step and is banning photography of the food. But the omnipotent blogging community is flooding the market… [MORE] |
 Third Eye Garments - Paul Coudamy’s Hard-Wear Jacket::The Hard-Wear jacket by Paul Coudamy allows the wearer to establish visual contact with what’s going on behind him. A fusion of fashion and technology, the Hard-Wear jacket comes outfitted with a micro-camera… [MORE] |
 GPS Convergence - The GPS Map Shot Bracelet, Camera and Post Card::The GPS Map Shot Bracelet is one of those dream-come-true gadgets my nerd alter ego would not mind flaunting down the mean streets of New York. A stylish combination of a bracelet, digital camera and… [MORE] |
 Motorcyle Art - Motorbike Concept from Recycled VCR and PC parts::You really have to see this one to believe it. At first glance, I even questioned whether the picture was created with the magic of Adobe PhotoShop.
The artist, Alex Andromeda created this model in… [MORE] |
 Fake Websites - Pretty Women Lure You to Fake Sites, and Sixt Gets Your Attention::There's nothing that grabs the attention of men quite like the combination of hot cars and pretty women. And that is exactly what gets leveraged in this campaign for Sixt, a rental car company.
We see… [MORE] |
 Dirty Fashion Models and Perfect Timing - The DUMPED! Photoshoot by Meg Wachter::It’s all bout timing and precision in NYC-based photographer Meg Wachter’s new DUMPED! collection. Missing the shot by a fraction of a second implies a tedious cleaning up of a very messy model before… [MORE] |
 Sleazy Promotional Items - American Apparel's Boob-Flash Matches::American Apparel are well known for sleazy ad campaigns. And these promotional American Apparel matches continue with the tradition.
The matches feature french actress Lea Seydoux flashing her boobs.… [MORE] |
 Famous Hollywood Actors Crying - Sam Taylor-Wood’s ‘Crying Men’::If you want to see James Bond and other Hollywood tough guys let down their guard and expose their vulnerable side, look no further than ‘Crying Men’.
The unique collection of photographic portraits… [MORE] |
 Printing Without Labels - Barcode Imager Prints Directly on Packages::This innovation makes life in warehouses easier while helping to save the world. In short, the revolutionary HP Handheld sp400 All-in-One is the first and (currently) only scan/print solution to integrate… [MORE] |
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