The GIF works of Nicolas Monterrat, who uses vintage photographs as a base for his unsettling, trippy, subtle little animations.
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Jun 12, 2015
Historic photographs transformed into surreal animated GIFs by Nicolas Monterrat
Woman used badly photoshopped image to convince boss she had a flat tire
Twitter user @sydneywhitson reported that “her coworker called in (yet again) and said she had a nail on her tire that caused her to have a flat” and reportedly sent in the above photo as evidence. Zoomed version below. Of course, Twitter delighted in the stupidity. Here’s an actual picture you can use next time […]
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The beauty of sewers before the first flush
Our cities’ sewers are some of the most incredible structures in the built environment. In a new book, “An Underground Guide to Sewers: or: Down, Through and Out in Paris, London, New York, &c.” historian Stephen Halliday explores the systems (and people) that deal with our shit so we don’t have to. From the book […]
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Absolutely magnificent black-and-white photos of trees in the fog
These are just a small sample of Michael Schlegel’s glorious photographs of trees in Fanal, the laurisilva forest of Madeira, Portugal. The otherworldly images reassure me with their quiet calm. (via Kottke)
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Enhance your on-the-go photography with these iPhone accessories
The latest iPhone cameras are undeniably impressive, but they’re still no match for a professional camera when it comes to taking clear, wide-angle shots. These six accessories will transform your iPhone into a pro-level camera in seconds, thanks to powerful and easy-to-attach lenses. 1. Lemuro 18MM iPhone Wide Lens MSRP: $100 | Sale Price: $80 […]
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Forget the gym membership. Stay fit in 2020 with this portable home gym
Few things in life are more universally dreaded than going to the gym, which is unfortunate since a new year usually means making new resolutions to get in shape. Thankfully, this BodyBoss 2.0: Portable Home Gym has everything you need to burn fat and build muscle in the comfort of your own home. With just […]
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Learn a new language in 2020 with these best-selling apps
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to travel more, you owe it to yourself to learn the language of the place you’re visiting. If you’re not sure where to start, give these resources a look. From mobile apps to online courses, these products can get you conversant in a new language before you […]
