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Wed, 22 May 2013 03:51:27 -0400

red-lipstick: Tomohiro Takagi (b. 1972, Japan) - The Wood of...

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:10:57 -0400

red-lipstick:

Tomohiro Takagi (b. 1972, Japan) - The Wood of Fallen Birds, 2011 Paintings: Oil on Canvas
http://www.art.zaq.jp/

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Sat, 18 May 2013 04:40:41 -0400

breathtakingdestinations: Bay Bridge Sunset - San Francisco...

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:37:47 -0400

breathtakingdestinations:

Bay Bridge Sunset - San Francisco (von JonBauer)

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Fri, 17 May 2013 15:05:46 -0400

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Fri, 17 May 2013 14:27:24 -0400

fuckyeahcuteanimalss: (via Cute Overload :D)

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:19:37 -0400

fuckyeahcuteanimalss:

(via Cute Overload :D)

korruptedbykryptonite: Jessica Cambensy

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:18:37 -0400

korruptedbykryptonite:

Jessica Cambensy

korruptedbykryptonite: Jessica Cambensy

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:18:24 -0400

korruptedbykryptonite:

Jessica Cambensy

awelltraveledwoman: the-forward-observer: catholic-on-the-inter...

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:40:27 -0400

awelltraveledwoman:

the-forward-observer:

catholic-on-the-internet:

awkwardsituationist:

98 year old dobri dobrev, a man who lost his hearing in the second world war, walks 10 kilometers from his village in his homemade clothes and leather shoes to the city of sofia, where he spends the day begging for money.

though a well known fixture around several of the city’s churches, known for his prostrations of thanks to all donors, it was only recently discovered that he has donated every penny he has collected — over 40,000 euros — towards the restoration of decaying bulgarian monasteries and churches and the utility bills of orphanages, living instead off his monthly state pension of 80 euros.

This guy is so… awesome. Amazing. Inspiring.

OK crying. restored faith in humanity…

mimbeau: Paris The Seine frozen 1893

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:34:53 -0400

mimbeau:

Paris

The Seine frozen

1893

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Sun, 12 May 2013 22:48:47 -0400

hucklebitch: Seaford, England People on cliff (by J_Fish)

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:36:04 -0400

hucklebitch:

Seaford, England

People on cliff (by J_Fish)

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Sun, 12 May 2013 11:35:38 -0400

"If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about..."

Sun, 12 May 2013 01:19:23 -0400

“If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life, as if he were related to one of those intricate machines that register earthquakes ten thousand miles away.”

- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (via jenshin)

the-absolute-best-posts: reginasworld: Bohyun Yoon’s...

Sun, 12 May 2013 01:18:52 -0400

the-absolute-best-posts:

reginasworld:

Bohyun Yoon’s installation work “Unity” (2009), “Structure of Shadow” (2007), and “Shadow” (2004) casts light on miniature wax body parts which physically dangle aimlessly; however, when illuminated by a light source, these fragmentations create shadows or illusions which illustrate figurative wholeness.

This post has been featured on a 1000notes.com blog.

indypendenthistory: Bandit’s Roost (1888), by Jacob Riis, from...

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:48:58 -0400

indypendenthistory:

Bandit’s Roost (1888), by Jacob Riis, from “How the Other Half Lives.” Bandit’s Roost, at 59½ Mulberry Street (Mulberry Bend), was the most crime-ridden, dangerous part of all New York City.

the-absolute-best-posts: Water Nymph (by Linnéasdreams) This...

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:57:30 -0400

the-absolute-best-posts:

Water Nymph (by Linnéasdreams)

This post has been featured on a 1000notes.com blog.

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Thu, 09 May 2013 23:21:25 -0400

photojojo: Phillip Stearns electrocutes unexposed instant film...

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:21:03 -0400

photojojo:

Phillip Stearns electrocutes unexposed instant film with 15,000 volts.

He also pours various household chemicals (like bleach) onto the prints to make the colors and corrosion you see. The process is about as beautiful as the end result. You can watch how it’s done here.

We asked Phillip a few questions about his process:

What inspired you to apply electricity to film as opposed to just chemicals?

My explorations were guided most by what materials I had available. A big batch of this instant color film was being thrown out, presumably by a photographer in my building transitioning out of analog film. Two years ago, I received a batch of neon tubes and high voltage ballasts to drive them. After tinkering with interrupting the process of developing the film (after exposing to light) and discovering the painterly qualities such physical manipulations produced, I started to think about how else I work with the film.

Through experimenting with digital cameras a couple of years prior to these experiments in film, I became aware of Hiroshi Suigimoto’s work of subjecting photopaper to electric discharges and thought that I could try something similar with the neon ballasts and the color film itself.

How did you go about making sure your process was actually safe to do?

I caution, again, this is not safe. No one should try this on their own, unless assisted by a qualified electrician trained in dealing with high voltages, and a physician. Death by electrocution is quite real.

Any other tips or comments you have for photographers who want to explore analog or digital experiments?

Look at what you have around you. Use it differently. Look for potentials that exist just beyond, hidden within the normally prescribed perception of things. Play, but be smart about it. Be safe.

Film Electrocuted with 15,000 Volts of Electricity