An Incredible Lifelike Doll Sculpture

This remarkable work by Rovo Jin is named Mister J.

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The Winners Of The 2013 National Geographic Photo Contest

Now that the annual National Geographic Photo Contest has concluded and the 2013 winners have been announced, we can finally take a look at some of the best photographs in the world taken this year.

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Blow Soap Bubbles at -9°C

Darts, apparently, is a sport. Except it’s not. To be a darts player, all you must have is a nickname that in no way reflects what you are, like ‘Ninja’ or ‘Maverick’ when, in fact, you should be called ‘Spongebob’ or ‘Another Pint Please. ‘ You must be so accustomed to damp bars that ‘outside’ smells weird to you. A real sport, generally, requires specialist attire or gear; knee pads or a helmet, or gloves.


Photography isn’t quite like that, though people often suffer from the same affliction with feeling that to be a photographer you need to ‘look’ the part. That means owning some enormous cameras and lenses that look like they were stolen from the business end of a U2 spyplane. This isn’t the case. Photographers like Terry Richardson and Brandon Stanton are proof. It’s that old adage, that it’s a poor craftsman that blames his tools. Angela Kelly isn’t a poor crafstman.

Source: Angel Kelly website  | Facebook | Etsy (via: mymodernmet | komonews)

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Crane Operator Takes Breathtaking Photos of Shanghai From 2,000 Feet High

While working on the second tallest building in the world, professional crane operator Wei Gensheng decided to take some pictures from above. Little did he know these photos from Shanghai Tower would make him the most famous crane operator in the world. He has even won the second prize in Shanghai City Photography Competition.

Gensheng’s photos of Shanghai that he took standing 2,000 feet (610 meters) above the city, show the otherworldly cityscape with multiple tower spikes and skyscraper tops bathing in the clouds. The conversation between the shoreless rows of buildings and the natural lighting variations brings up panorama, which is sometimes apocalyptically frightening, whereas other times – dreamy and hopeful.

Upon its completion in 2014, the tower should be 2,073 feet (632 meters) high, right behind Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai – the world’s tallest building. The floors from 84 to 110 are reserved for Shanghai Jin Jiang Hotel – world’s highest hotel. The tower belongs to the composition of the three tallest buildings in Pudong, Shanghai, together with Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center.

Source: Wei Gensheng/HAP/Quirky China News/REX

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Iceberg Drawings by Zaria Forman

 Zaria Forman creates breathtaking pastel drawings of Greenland’s icebergs that are exceptional in three ways. First of all, the drawings look so realistic that you might feel the frost coming out of them. Secondly, the artist is raising awareness on climate change and is going to give a percent of all sales to the movement 350.org. But that’s not all. Her art is also a gift to her late mother who was diagnosed with brain cancer on Mother’s Day:

“My mother, Rena Bass Forman, had conceived the idea for the voyage, but sadly did not live to see it through. During the months of her illness her dedication to the expedition never wavered and I promised to carry out her final journey. In Greenland, I scattered her ashes amongst crackling ice diamonds, on the towering peak of one of earth’s oldest stones and under the green glow of northern lights. She is now a part of the landscape she loved so much. I am deeply grateful for the team of talented artists and scholars and the Wanderbird captains and crew for helping me carry out her wishes and realize her dream.

My hope is that these drawings bring awareness, and invite viewers to share the urgency in a hopeful and meaningful way. Art can facilitate a deeper understanding of any crisis, helping us find meaning and optimism in shifting landscapes. “

Source: zariaforman.com | Facebook

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