Portraits of a conceptual artist

David Talley Portrait
We don’t know a great deal about this self taught photographer and conceptual artist David Talley, who is based in Los Angeles, California. however we thought that they were worth a mention.

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He is currently pursuing a BA in Photography at the University of La Verne and you can see more of his work here.
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‘Visions of Earth’ through the photographer’s lens

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This year’s “Visions of Earth” photo series, by National Geographic, has been launched showing some of the best our planet has to offer in terms of visual beauty, both natural and man-made.

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Beautiful images that make you think.

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Can you guess what this image shows?

See more here.

Photographs by Joel Sartore, Nacie Battaglia and Alvaro Sanches-Montanes

Unusual and beautiful landscapes by Graafland

Dutch artist Scarlett Hooft Graafland produces her work in remote locations where the inhabitants have been forced to adapt to the natural conditions rather than the other way around.  

It is not about being where only very few people have been before, but about discovering an authenticity in a space, which often means that beauty and wonder simply combine into fantastic images.  

Scarlett comments,  ”I am filled with nostalgia for places where people are very close to nature. Places where people have barely interfered with nature. The wonder of nostalgia for places you have never been to. The wonder of creating situations that have never existed before and will probably never exist again. Situations that are possible but very unlikely to occur again. Magic realism.”  

See more of her work here

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An iPhone With Professional Lenses

We have heard this a thousand times. What is the use of having a 5 megapixel sensor on your camera, if the lenses are those of an old disposable camera?

Photojojo could have possibly overdone it with their latest iPhone SLR Mount. But the support is compatible with any Nikon or Canon EOS lenses, turning your smartphone into a professional camera. After all, it is true that smartphones have photographic ambitions, with all the photo retouching and special effects applications.

You might be stared at while you are using this mount, but it is a very cool concept.

Read more on Cool Hunting.

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George Logan puts African Wildlife in Unusual Locations

A project by photographer George Logan, Translocation puts African wildlife into less predictable settings. Logan has been developing this photographic series for five years and they have recently been published as a book, which will be sold with 100% of the sale price going to the international wildlife charity, the Born Free Foundation.

See more at Translocation

The Think Tank – http://www.thinktank.org.uk

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Interesting and interactive web site for Le Petit Oiseau Va Sortir, Paris


Great web site for photography studio, Le Petit Oiseau Va Sortir in Paris. Great animation and interactivity.

Click here to view

Latest Boutique Hotel opens in Singapore

theclub_160610_02-200x200.jpgSingapore’s newest boutique hotel is the The Club by Ministry of Design. Situated in the uber chic Club Street conservation area it has 22 unique rooms, a rooftop skybar with alfresco deck and a destination F&B venue with a tapas bar on the ground floor.  Colin Seah, Design Director says, “Searching to ground the hotel in the context of Singapore as well as the historically rich conservation area of Club Street and Ann Siang Hill, we drew its inspiration from 2 sources.” “The first is Singapore’s colonial past, which we have made modern tongue-in-cheek references to through art installation like features such as an larger-than-life statue of Raffles with his head in the clouds as well as through some key furniture pieces and artifacts.

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Ten Stunning Interactive Buildings

View some of the best interactive building designs from the Shanghai Corporate Pavilion to the Pixel Skyscraper. Innovative buildings using outstanding technology to interact with their environs.
Click here to see all ten

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London Festival of Architecture announces events

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The London Festival of Architecture 2010 has announced details of some of the 300 events taking place between 19 June and 4 July. The biennial festival promises to be a celebration and exploration of buildings, streets, spaces and places in the capital, including exhibitions, debates, dance, street markets, workshops, talks, parties, guided walks, and bicycle and boat tours around London.

Studio East Pop-Up Dining opens next week

The latest in pop-up installations, Studio East Dining, will be opening next week above Westfield Stratford City at the gateway to the 2012 Olympic Park. Open for only three weeks and designed by architects Carmody Groarke, it will provide stunning views of the Olympic Park. Studio East Dining is headed by chef Tom Collins and managed by restaurant group Bistrotheque.
For bookings and to read more see here

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Copenhagen adopts mandatory green roof policy

Copenhagen has adopted a mandatory green roof policy in its desire to become a carbon neutral city by 2025. The new policy makes vegetation and soil a mandatory obligation in planning and it covers all roofs with less than a 300 pitch as well as the refurbishment of older roofs. ’Copenhagen has set itself the ambitious target of becoming the world’s first carbon neutral capital by 2025. To meet this ambitious goal we need ambitious measures. Therefore we have now decided to ensure the City adapst to extreme weather conditions by making new requirements for getting grass on top of as many buildings as possible, ’ – Mayor of Technical and Environmental Administration, Bo Asmus Kjeldgaard.

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Work starts on UK’s largest prefabricated strawbale building

The construction of the UK’s largest straw bale building has started. The Sutton Bonington Biosciences Building at the University of Nottingham’s agriculture campus will combine prefabricated construction and local straw from nearby farmland, bringing a high-tech facility to the rural setting The School of Biosciences and the School of Veterinary and Medical Sciences will be sited in the building designed by London-based Make Architects. It is expected to achieve a BREEAM Excellent
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Virgin Galactic terminal unveiled by Norman Foster

Sir Norman Foster’s has unveiled the Virgin Galactic terminal building in the New Mexico desert, a futuristic terminal designed to shuttle tourists to the edge of our atmosphere. But these designs are not just fantasy - they are about to become a reality. Read an article by Angus Batey in the Mail on Sunday which reports on the final leg of Sir Richard Branson’svewest venture.
Read more

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15 amazing castles from around the world

OpenTravel.com looks at 15 of the most stunning castles from around the world including Japan, Germany, Wales, England, Scotland, Switzerland and several other countries. Combined with beautiful photography these are worth taking a look at.
View here

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Real outdoor living in California

Located in the hills above Montecito, California, the Ladera Residence’s by Barton Myers Associates was designed to take advantage of the site’s striking features, including majestic oak trees and large boulders. The residence is divided into two wings. A public wing includes living, dining and kitchen areas and opens up to the main outdoor dining and lounging areas.
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