Category: Photography

Time Waster: Vivian Maier Photography »

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Enjoy these wonderful “found” photos from the John Maloof Collection: “This was created in dedication to the photographer Vivian Maier, a street photographer from the 1950s – 1970s. Vivian’s work was discovered at an auction here in Chicago where she lived for 50 years but was originally a native to France. Her discovered work includes [...]

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Clever Signs from the National Equality March »

More: Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs: National Equality March

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Massive Marionettes, Bigger Logos, Baby Cages and Doomsday Cults »

Massive Marionettes! The Big Picture photo blog never disappoints. Enjoy these larger-than-life photos of France’s Royal de Luxe street theatre company celebratining the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The show featured “two massive marionettes, the Big Giant, a deep-sea diver, and his niece, the Little Giantess.” Jazz Up Your Wall: The [...]

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Time Waster: My Parents Were Awesome »

Wow, there sure are lots of gossip and snark-filled websites out there bombarding you with heaps upon heaps of the negative, the nasty and the nonsense (our favorite). Some fun, so pretty despicable, most leaving you with that less-than-fresh feeling in your soul. Remedy? Today I stumbled across a website every that is refreshingly different, dare I say sweet… and stylish to boot.

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Still on Vacay, Some Quick Distractions: Patton Oswalt's New Film, Paste Rescued, Philly Beer Finder and More »

Still on Vacay, Some Quick Distractions: Patton Oswalt’s New Film, Paste Rescued, Prison Breaks, Philly Beer Finder and More!

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Daily Distractions: Bad Jobs, Good Design and Ugly Soviet Album Covers »

Don’t You Dare Complain About Your Job: “Waahhh, my reports didn’t format correctly!” “Waahhh, the conference room is double booked!” Yes, that is devastating, Rick, but at least you’re not Sulfur Mining in an Active Volcano. Speaking of volcanoes—and who isn’t—here’s one that might remind you of the kick-ass lava-spewer I crafted in fourth grade. Remember that one? Baking soda and vinegar all up in your face? NASA Volcano Image Shows Atmospheric Shockwave.

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iPhone Pix of UsedWigs Live »

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iPhone Pix of UsedWigs Live

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Michelangelo Monster Art, Juliana Hatfield, Sony Walkman, Photoshop Magnets and Kurt Russell »

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Beloved Saint Attacked! Michelangelo drew scary monsters, who knew? (via Metafilter) Lovely Ruins: Abandoned Britain! is a website housing some cool (creepy and oddly majestic) photos of what man creates then leaves behind. I love this stuff.  “Britain is a country dotted with the decaying ruins from its past. The face of the country has [...]

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Our Ultimate Washinton Insider's Photos from the White House Correspondents' Dinner »

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The Ultimate Washington Insider got past security once again (with a hypnotizing pocket watch) and hobnobbed with an odd bunch of major and minor celebs and a gaggle of ugly old politicians and talking heads at The White House Correspondents’ Dinner (The snarks call it “Nerd Prom”). And yes, of course, Ricky Schroeder and the [...]

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Photoshop Now Offers “Family Beach Photo” Generator »

Add as many members a you like. Want dearly departed Grandpa in the shot? No problem, just add his head and he’s getting his barefoot toes just as sandy as the rest of the living brood. Trying hard to forget drug-addled middle brother and his lengthy prison record? Again, no problem, just leave him out and your family’s purity is preserved.

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