miercuri, 23 februarie 2011

Damn Cool Pics

Damn Cool Pics


The Art of Flight

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 05:13 PM PST

Just when you thought the producers of "That's It, That's All" couldn't top themselves comes a new breed of snowboarding entertainment.

The Art of FLIGHT follows Travis Rice, John Jackson, Mark Landvik, Scotty Lago, Jake Blauvelt, Nicolas Muller, Gigi Ruf, DCP and Pat Moore as they dream up new global adventures and progress the sport to unimaginable levels.

Brain Farm has gathered an arsenal of the most advanced and progressive film making technology to bring the masses a snowboarding adventure of epic proportions. Filmed on location in Jackson Hole, Alaska, Chile, Aspen, Patagonia, British Columbia and more, FLIGHT brings the viewer along for the perfect blend of adventure/travel drama and high-energy snowboarding action. The Art of FLIGHT releases September 2011.

More infos here.


Changing Skylines of Different Cities

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 03:47 PM PST

Change is an expected part of life and so is the growth of a city with each passing decade. Enjoy these awesome pictures showcasing the changing skylines of different cities.

Dubai, U.A.E.
in 90s



2011


Fortaleza, Brazil
During the 70's, view of the Meireles and Aldeota neighborhoods



2011


Tokyo
After war, 1945



2011


Seoul
Seoul river 1961



2011


Melbourne Docklands
1920s



2011


Downtown Atlanta aerial
1960



2007


Bundaran HI - Jakarta
1960s



2005


Makati City, Philippines
1980s



2004


Midtown Manhattan
1931



2003


Athens, Greece
1860



2008


London, Canary Wharf
1997



2008


China, Lanzhou
1980s



2008


Shanghai, Pudong
1990



2008


Hong Kong
1970s



2007


2011


Moscow
2004



2007


Yuzhong Peninsula of Chongqing
1900


1950


1998


2004


2005


2007


Downtown Tampa
1956



2005


Yokohama
1978



2006


Seattle
1970



2007


Paris
1900



2000s


Mexico City, Reforma Avenue
1950



2006


Singapore
1974



2004


City Wharfs
1960



2007


Houston
1960s



2007


Baltimore
1900



2007


Muammar al-Qaddafi's Lipsticked Virgin Bodyguards

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 02:46 PM PST

Since 1969, Colonel Gaddafi has had a firm grip on the leadership throne in Libya. He is one of the longest serving rulers in history although he is more famous for his flamboyant and unusual sense of style that makes him stand out like a sore thumb in a room full of politicians in suits.

It's no secret that every man loves being surrounded by beautiful women and Gaddafi is no different – check out his staff of virgin bodyguards fondly referred to as the Amazonian Guard.

















































Narrator: When the leader sleeps, the soldier stays awake, and it's the women who do the fighting. Gaddafi trusts his security to ladies only. The head of the Libyan Jamahiriya has a total of 300-400 girls on his security detail. According to the official story, all of them are virgins. Selection is done by Gaddafi himself. This whim has an explanation for it: In ancient times, they believed that the best guards were either virgins or lesbians, the underlying belief being that they could sense threats, the so-called wind of death. The girls were even sterilized to make them more aggressive toward men. There can be different views on these stories, but it was the girls with Kalashnikovs who saved Gaddafis life several times. During the assassination, they shielded him from gunfire and grenades. One died, two others were wounded. The bodyguards are with Gaddafi day and night. Each of them can handle several strong men. According to some sources, most of the girls are Cuban.

Now Muammar al-Gaddafi as the Fashionista


















































The Art of Levitation

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 02:19 PM PST

Meet Natsumi Hayashi from Tokyo who simply loves to levitate. Levitation is one of the oldest tricks in the book. Appear as though you're floating in mid-air and people just flip out. She always brings her camera with her and creates these photos of her floating. It is not that easy to do as in order for her to look like floating and not like a jump, the facial expressions should be controlled as well as hair or body flailing shouldn't be noticeable. I can say, that she reached her goal.








































































Source: yowayowacamera


The Secret of the US Dollar Bill

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 02:02 PM PST

The US dollar bill holds a very important secret as these photos reveal. You have to look very closely. Most people have no idea that this secret of the US dollar bill even exist.












Sanitation Trucks With Hilarious Signs & Messages

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:57 PM PST

This collection of pictures proves that one must always maintain a sense of humour about their work – especially when it involves working with crap for ten hours a day.


























How to Make a Real Life Ghost illusion

Posted: 23 Feb 2011 01:48 PM PST

Easy way to scare or surprise your friends. Here is a brief manual.