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Every Picture Tells A Story: Chess Players in Downtown Cincinnati

At Fountain Square in Downtown Cincinnati circa 1973, chess players are in the midst of a game. Courtesy of the U.S. National Archives. Flickr

Every Picture Tells A Story: Portuguese Cyclists (date unknown)

Courtesy of the Biblioteca de Arte / Art Library Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Follow Prova de Ciclismo, Portugal. Flickr

Every Picture Tells A Story: Jane Long’s Surreal Historic Photos

Artist Jane Long has added a surreal twist to a series of historical photos of children at play. View more of her work here.

Every Picture Tells A Story: Shanghai Imagined in the year 2114

Shanghai imagined in the year 2114 by Nikolay Razuev See more imaginary cityscapes of the future on Reddit. And witness a breathtaking future retro interpretation of Auckland, done in the past but reflecting the future. Discover more future retro cityscapes.

Stock photos from hell

Prepare to enter a truly surreal and fantastical realm. These stock photos were created by people who had the most noble intentions of using these images in a myriad of situations. Although just how many people purchased these stock photos I wonder? I’d mortgage my house and sell my family to bet that nobody hasContinue reading “Stock photos from hell”

Aspen the Frontier Dog is one handsome, adventurous and capable canine

The Internet is awash cats. Twitter and Facebook is a constant spam feed of felines. And yet we forget our other noble companion, the quietly humble, wise and obedient dog. Enter into the fray the Internet sensation Aspen, the hiking, all knowing mountain climbing golden retriever shot along with his owners in panoramic settings. Aspen accompaniesContinue reading “Aspen the Frontier Dog is one handsome, adventurous and capable canine”

Every Picture Tells A Story: Nick Cave in 1973

Every Picture Tells A Story: A 19th Century Selfie in Greenland

In this photograph from the late 19th or early 20th Century, a mysterious chap by the name of Th. N Krabbe poses for a long exposure selfie as the wind whistles over the Tasiusaq-bay in Greenland. Thanks to the National Museum of Denmark. Found here

A boudoir where a mermaid can prepare for a night out

Enter into a magical underwater world where a mermaid is able to prepare for close up glamour shots in her boudoir. This delicate and miniature world fit for a sea-dwelling princess was created by artist Peter Gabel. Extraordinary workmanship and marine inspiration has gone into this creation. Although custom built with love, sadly all of us mermaidContinue reading “A boudoir where a mermaid can prepare for a night out”

If you look deeply enough…this internet k-hole will look back at you

For kids of the 70’s and 80’s, the internet was nothing but a sparkle in Tim Berners-Lee’s eyes. This meant that every bad mullet, heavy kohl eyeliner and patched denim jacket, wood panelled wall and piece of bamboo furniture could be forgiven…until now. About five years ago the Internet K-hole was born. It unveiled anContinue reading “If you look deeply enough…this internet k-hole will look back at you “