A weekend celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Illinois Nature Preserves system leads this Go & Show, plus the Waterfowl Hunters Expo is in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is on Saturday, Aug. 26.
On Saturday, there are hikes and tours scheduled across Illinois in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Illinois Nature Preserves system. The Friends of the Illinois Nature Preserves has this map to fnd a site to tour on Saturday. I am scheduled for the Cranberry Slough tour.
On Sunday, Aug. 27, Friends of Illinois Nature Preseres is “having an artist talk and gallery showing of painter Philip Juras’ oil paintings of 23 different Nature Preserves on display at the Illinois State Museum in Lockport.” The gallery opens at 2 p.m., there is a gallery walk with Juras at 3 p.m.
On Monday, Aug. 28, there’s a special public meeting of the Illinois Nature Preserve Commission at Illinois Beach Resort in Zion at 2 p.m. with special speakers, then from 3:30 to 6 p.m. there’s a signing ceremony, remarks, hors d’oeuvres, cake, and a cocktail reception.
Click here for overall information on the weekend.
The world has forever been a treasure trove of wonders and captivating marvels. Yet, there are moments when these extraordinary phenomena go unnoticed or unappreciated. Amidst our everyday routines, the allure of this planet can fade from our awareness. In an effort to rekindle an appreciation for the enchanting realm we inhabit, we present a collection of photographs showcasing some of the rarest spectacles Earth has to offer.
From insects adorned in surreal hues to blossoms emerging amidst snowdrifts, an abundance of hidden gems awaits our discovery. Some are so minute that only a microscope can unveil their intricacies. Others fleetingly grace our world, disappearing before our very eyes. Consider yourself fortunate if fate bestows upon you the privilege of witnessing these wonders up close and personal.
Scroll down and enjoy yourself. All photos are linked and lead to the sources from which they were taken. Please feel free to explore further works of these photographers on their collections or their personal sites.
#1 “This purely golden bee landed on my car today”
Image Source: EliteDangerous72
#2 Tulips Blooming In The Snow
Image Source: starstufft
#3 “Customer came in and let me take a picture of her hands that had 6 fingers on each”
Image Source: Designer_Drugz
#4 “My friend’s GIANT sunflower”
Image Source: Verryfastdoggo
#5 “What appears to be a pile of broken glass is actually a frozen Lake Michigan.”
Image Source: Reddit
#6 “Valonia ventricosa, the largest single-celled organism on earth. Yep, this is a single living cell.”
Image Source: Reddit
#7 Translucent Blue Tang
Image Source: beesbuzzlots
#8 “A boy born weighing 268 grams (9.45 oz) was sent home healthy after months in the neonatal care unit in Tokyo. He’s the smallest child to ever be born and survive”
Image Source: Kriss0612
#9 “This funky little ribbon cloud outside my plane window.”
Image Source: LordofHares
#10 “Me and my girlfriend were walking in the woods the other week and saw a rainbow pool for the first time”
Image Source: brentenross
#11 “Look closer – those ain’t trees…”
Image Source: RomeoEightJuliet
#12 “You can see where my nails stopped and started growing again between chemo cycles”
Image Source: mayyonnaise
#13 “This mutated daisy”
Image Source: SuperBlowball
#14 “One of the oldest rocks in existence, the Murchison Meteorite. It’s 4,600,000,000 years old, and likely existed before the Earth itself had completely formed. Interestingly, it also contains amino acids, the chemical building blocks of DNA.”
Image Source: bpoag
#15 Cassini’s Best Maps Of Jupiter (South Polar Map)
Image Source: NASA
#16 Transparent Fish
Image Source: Subtle_Omega
#17 “This little transparent guy landed on me in the Ecuadorian Amazon.”
Image Source: neighma
#18 Time-Lapse Photo Of A Beehive
Image Source: King_Toad
#19 Sun’s Corona Viewed Through A UV Lens
Image Source: Nathalia Alzate / SDO
#20 “This is what a ‘split lobster’ looks like. This coloring occurs once in every 50 million lobsters”
Image Source: Reddit
#21 “Saw a snail today while I was outside and its shell is crystal clear”
Image Source: Reddit
#22 Sea Slugs That Resemble Little Leaves And Photosynthesize Just Like A Plant
Alhamra Open Air Theater Gallery came alive with a captivating concept exhibition in celebration of World Photography Day.
Highlighting the creative endeavours of more than 200 photographers, the exhibition offered a diverse array of images, creating an extraordinary visual journey.
Inaugurating the event, Punjab Tourism Secretary Asif Bilal Lodhi underscored the role that photographers play in capturing and communicating moments through their lenses.
The event was the result of collaborative efforts from the TDCP, Walled City Authority and other departments.
The photographers were also taken on a journey to landmarks such as Lahore Fort, Wazir Khan Mosque, Badshahi Hamam, Delhi Gate, Mochi Gate, Akbari Gate, Badshahi Mosque and Minar-e-Pakistan.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 29th, 2023.
Here are the 25 captivating pictures that reveal the things you rarely see. The world has forever been a treasure trove of wonders and captivating marvels. Yet, there are moments when these extraordinary phenomena go unnoticed or unappreciated. Amidst our everyday routines, the allure of this planet can fade from our awareness. In an effort to rekindle an appreciation for the enchanting realm we inhabit, we present a collection of photographs showcasing some of the rarest spectacles Earth has to offer.
From insects adorned in surreal hues to blossoms emerging amidst snowdrifts, an abundance of hidden gems awaits our discovery. Some are so minute that only a microscope can unveil their intricacies. Others fleetingly grace our world, disappearing before our very eyes. Consider yourself fortunate if fate bestows upon you the privilege of witnessing these wonders up close and personal.
Scroll down and enjoy yourself. All photos are linked and lead to the sources from which they were taken. Please feel free to explore further works of these photographers on their collections or their personal sites.
#1 Rich Color Variations Of Pluto
Image Source: NASA / Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory / Southwest Research Institute
#2 “This is a music typewriter: how music was typed before computers”
Image Source: Mass1m01973
#3 “The local nursing home is an indoor town. There’s a movie theater and pub!”
Image Source: ParzivalsQuest
#4 “My neighbor’s house encased in ice after the recent blizzard in Ohio (on shore of Lake Erie)”
Image Source: insanezane777
#5 “This butterfly is a bilateral gynandromorph, literally half male, half female”
Image Source: 9w_lf9
#6 Grains Of Sand Magnified 100 To 300 Times And Photographed Under The Microscope
Image Source: Gary Greenberg
#7 Cyclist Janez Brajkovic’s Leg After A Race
Image Source: janibrajkovic
#8 Curly-Haired Horse
Image Source: kryskiller
#9 “A clutch of dinosaur eggs in a friend’s personal collection. As a dinosaur fanatic, this blows me away.”
Image Source: CryoBanksy
#10 “This cat I met today has Sauron’s eyes.”
Image Source: Reddit
#11 “This blue jay still has half of their baby feathers.”
Image Source: CanadianGrown
#12 “Blue bees exist (blue carpenter bee)”
Image Source: Reddit
#13 “My friend’s Blind Cat Soren has amazing eyes”
Image Source: DemonreachDaycare
#14 Assisted Living Facility Made To Look Like A Small 1940s American Town
Image Source: BunyipPouch
#15 “I found a very small frog”
Image Source: look-a-lurker
#16 140 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Femur Discovered In France That Measures Two Meters Long And Weighs 500 Kilograms
Image Source: Georges Corbet
#17 Dinosaur Footprints In France
Image Source: kt0me
#18 “There are caves in Mexico with crystals as big as trees, but you can’t explore the caves for too long due to heat and the toxic atmosphere. But I mean look at those things!”
Image Source: Reddit
#19 Cannabis Field In The Middle Of A Cornfield
Image Source: Ryanoo0
#20 “The blue java banana, which is said to have the same consistency as ice cream and a similar flavor to vanilla”
Image Source: -criesuncontrollably
#21 “This bicolor sunflower I grew”
Image Source: VonClawde
#22 “Australian fire breaks in action”
Image Source: hypersonicelf
#23 Ant Face Under Electron Microscope
Image Source: Sumit316
#24 “Saw an albino buck near my daughter’s daycare!”
Image Source: eru_dite
#25 This starfish looks like a spaceship from a sci-fi movie
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 9:42 am Press Release: Fotofest
FOTOFEST, the annual photography event for Hastings and
Hawke’s Bay is back from September 15th – 25th in Hastings
city. With more than 20 exhibition’s throughout the CBD
using retail windows and laneways as well as two pop up
galleries, the 10 day event is for locals and visitors to
the Bay to enjoy, “with or without a camera” This year two
international exhibitors join the lineup alongside a range
of local and national photographers, contributing to a focus
on advocacy and humanity.
Maribel Pottstock, a
Chilean photographer with her series of images from
Easter Island and the moai ,monolithic human figures
carved by the Rapa Nui people on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in
eastern Polynesia between the years 1250 and 1500 and French Canadian photographer Arianne
Clementwith her exhibition , How to live to 100,
which captures beautiful images of the elderly living within
“blue zone” countries, places renowned for the vitality
and well-being of their elderly.
Alongside, Abhi Chinniah who grew up in East Coast
Malaysia with her debut photographic series, ‘Light Skin
Dark Skin,’ exploring the journeys people have to take
because of the colour of their skin and Antonio
Alba,a 21 year old Mexican photographer seeking the
true beauty for this world we live in through her
images.
Event Coordinator, Shayne Jeffares says of
this year’s event “ We so want to add to the creative vibe
that Hastings is becoming known for – This is going to be a
fantastic event with more creatives from across the country
contributing and more people getting behind to
support. He adds that this year sees a focus on humanity
and advocacy with many exhibitions sharing powerful and
personal testimonies. We really wanted to ensure we had
exhibitions that share stories of humanity and we have
definitely achieved that in a way that only photography
can”
“It is all about bringing people into the
city to enjoy viewing great photography in fun and different
ways. Plus there are events for the kids to enjoy from a
street photography workshop through to a selfie background
celebrating Hastings 150th. Napier also has a presence with
a live gig exhibition, From the Pit and a series of
exhibitions at CAN gallery.
Plus, if you are an avid
amateur or hobbyist, collector or seasoned pro, we guarantee
you will have an awesome time connecting with others and
enjoying the whole event” “Get yourself to Hastings
and enjoy all this city has to offer” is Shaynes advice,
we are really looking forward to this years
festival”
NOTABLE EXHIBITIONS Tony
Reddrop
Tony’s work focuses on
things and people in “my own environment”, which for the
past 14 years has been around Palmerston North, the lower
North Island of New Zealand. Documentary and portraiture
are Tony’s preference for capturing, preferring to capture
things that may not be as popular, or mainstream, and take
more time to tell the story.
While exhibiting since
2000, Tony has focused on the many forms of visual media, to
show his work, including online, public displays,
projections, exhibitions, zines, and printed books. He
has been fortunate to have his work featured in printed
media, radio, television, and be held in various
collections, Australian National Library ACT, the National
War Memorial ACT, Multicultural commission of Victoria,
Massey University New Zealand, as well as private
collections.
Local Paul Taylor with
his moving series of black and white images shot in
Wellington amongst the NZ Iranian community protesting
against violence in Iran amid the death in 2022 of Mahsa
Amini for not wearing a hijab in accordance with Government
standards.
Local organisation DOVE Hawke’s
Bay hosts a powerful exhibition Hopeful
Horizons” celebrating the courage, determination, and
resilience of men from across Aotearoa– and the world –
who have suffered sexual abuse. These men tell their
individual stories openly and honestly. They are stories of
suffering but also of triumph, healing and hope.
IHC
NZ once again host the New Zealand Photography Competition
for the second year .
The photographs will be for
sale with 100% of the sale proceeds going to the
photographer.
About Capture the Moment
Capture
the moment is IHC’s photography competition for New
Zealanders who have an intellectual disability or an
intellectual disability and autism. Building on the
success of the IHC Art Awards, we wanted to showcase the
talent of New Zealanders through a different
medium.
The theme of this year’s competition is Your
Aotearoa, New Zealand.
From the Pit NZ Music month exhibition showcasing leading images
of live gigs. Founded in 2019, FromThePit is an annual
curated exhibition of images of New Zealand musicians
playing live in New Zealand. More than anything it is a
celebration of the craft and art of live music
photography.https://fromthepit.co.nz/2023-images/
Katie
Hoy Showcasing 100 Rotorua women who represent the
female population by age, ethnicity and country of birth.The
purpose of this project was to represent the diverse local
population and celebrate women in all capacities.
Photographer, Katie Hoy, has always sought to see the
connections between people, and between people and place in
her art. As an immigrant to New Zealand, and after calling
Rotorua home for 12 years, Katie wanted to meet women from
the wider Rotorua community, to hear their stories and share
them publicly in her first solo exhibition .https://creativerotorua.org.nz/100-women-rotorua/
Serena
Stevenson – Pre Loved project at Cranford op
Shop
Multimedia Auckland artist Serena Stevenson
designs a story experience through photography and street
art. Taking the audience into the never seen before intimate
world of op-shopping https://www.prelovedproject.nz/
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Throughout history, human ingenuity has given rise to creations that have left a profound imprint on our existence. These exceptional inventions have streamlined our routines, enhancing efficiency and enabling us to divert our energies towards more significant endeavors. Yet, amidst this abundance of brilliance, certain remarkable inventions have faded from widespread recognition. Let’s delve into this captivating collection.
Among these 25 remarkable inventions, you might encounter a few that have remained under the radar. However, we’re confident that you’ll concur—they represent ingenious breakthroughs that possess the potential to revolutionize your world!
Scroll down and enjoy yourself. All photos are linked and lead to the sources from which they were taken. Please feel free to explore further works of these photographers on their collections or their personal sites.
#1 No need to thrust your fingers into the can. This lifts the chips up making it easier for you to enjoy.
Image Source: bakaken/reddit
#2 Measuring spoon made to fit perfectly.
Image Source: MaritimeRedditor/reddit
#3 Confectionery free checkouts for parents who refuse to spoil their kids with candy.
Image Source: imgur
#4 When you travel, this removable roll can save you in times of need.
Image Source: imgur
#5 Probably the best way to get around the supermarket, right?
Image Source: imgur
#6 When you just want to be precise while pouring.
Image Source: reddit
#7 When you’re in public and you want to straighten your hair.
Image Source: imgur
#8 Trying on clothes has never been so cool.
Image Source: imgur
#9 This brilliant invention was made for your furry friend.
Image Source: reddit
#10 A smart traffic light that knows how to countdown to green.
Image Source: reddit
#11 Or green lights that mark empty spaces in this parking lot.
Image Source: imgur
#12 Armchairs for two people? Comfy.
Image Source: imgur
#13 No spoon for your yogurt? No problem! This lid turns into a spoon.
Image Source: imgur
#14 And this sticker that will help you determine whether it’s ripe or not. Seems like this should be the norm.
Image Source: imgur
#15 Dog leashes with corresponding colors and informative phrases.
Image Source: imgur
#16 When you can adjust your shower’s water temperature.
Image Source: imgur
#17 Or this building with a built-in thermometer.
Image Source: imgur
#18 When you can see what the pilot sees as well.
Image Source: imgur
#19 A children-only door? Awesome.
Image Source: imgur
#20 When you don’t need to make a guess anymore.
Image Source: imgur
#21 Who could guess these are actual paper towels?
Image Source: pinterest
#22 An adjustable cutting board that’s a perfect fit over your sink.
Image Source: pinterest
#23 Why worry about ice cubes when you can mold ice spheres this easily?
Image Source: suck uk
#24 How considerate of this toothpaste to let us know all about the ingredients.
On Wednesday, Aug. 30, you’ll no doubt hear the mainstream media proclaiming that on that night we will have an opportunity to witness a “supermoon.” It’s a term, or more specifically, a branding, of relatively recent origin. It originated not from astronomy, but astrology; first coined by an astrologer, who arbitrarily defined it as “a full moon which occurs with the moon at or near (within 90-percent of) its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit (perigee).”
Indeed, at 12 noon ET on that fifth Wednesday of August, the moon will arrive at perigee, its closest point in its orbit relative to Earth at 221,942 miles (357,181 km) away. And 9 hours and 36 minutes later, the moon will officially turn full. Although a full moon theoretically lasts just a moment, that moment is imperceptible to ordinary observation, and for a day or so before and after, most will speak of seeing the nearly full moon as “full”: The shaded strip is so narrow, and changing in apparent width so slowly, that it is hard for the naked eye to tell whether it’s present or which side it is.
And in addition to its “supermoon” status, this particular full moon will be the second to occur in the month of August, the first having occurred on Aug. 1. As a result, the second full moon of August on the 30th, will be also branded as a “Blue” moon. So, for what it’s worth, what we’ll have will be a “Super Blue Moon.”
However, unless there is some unusual atmospheric condition present such as airborne dust, ash or smoke, the moon will not appear blue but its normal yellow-white self. Nonetheless, thanks to mainstream media hyperbole, many will likely look forward to getting a view of this big late summer moon.
Related: Full moon calendar 2023: When to see the next full moon
If you are hoping to catch a look at the full moon, our guide to the best binoculars could help you find some nice wide-angle optics for taking in larger areas of the lunar surface. Or, if you want to take a closer look at the features of the moon, our guide to the best telescopes can help you find the gear you need.
And if you’re looking to take photos of our natural satellite or the night sky in general, check out our guide on how to photograph the moon, as well as our best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography.
This flood’s for you
But there is also a drawback: A full moon nearly coinciding with perigee means that for several days around Aug. 30, the range of tides will be much larger than normal; low tides will be unusually low while high tides will run unusually high, perhaps even resulting in minor coastal flooding.
Such an extreme tide is known as a perigean spring tide, the word spring being derived from the German springen — to “spring up,” and is not — as is often mistaken — a reference to the spring season. Every month, spring tides occur when the moon is full and new. At these times the moon and the sun form a line with the Earth, so their tidal effects add together. (The sun exerts a little less than half the tidal force of the moon.) “Neap tides,” on the other hand, occur when the moon is at first and last quarter and works at cross-purposes with the sun. At these times tides are weak.
Tidal force varies as the inverse cube of an object’s distance. On Wednesday the moon is 14 percent closer at perigee than at apogee. Therefore, it exerts 48 percent more tidal force during the spring tides of Aug. 30 than the spring tides near apogee two weeks earlier on Aug. 16.
And if a significant storm or a hurricane is offshore, working in concert with the already high-water levels, the consequences could lead to rough seas, beach erosion and major flooding.
We can only hope that such meteorological conditions do not materialize this year, though it should be pointed out that the traditional peak of the Atlantic hurricane season comes less than two weeks later, on Sept. 10.
Supermoon branding “watered down”
For years, astronomers classified a full moon that coincided with perigee as a “perigean full moon.” A term that received little or no fanfare.
Now, it seems that every time a full moon coincides with perigee, it is referred to as a “supermoon.” Some newscasters — in an apparent effort to hold your attention — refer to this occurrence as “rare,” even though, in actuality, the moon turning full within hours of it arriving at perigee is not really such a rare occurrence.
In fact, on average, it occurs at an interval of once about every 413 days.
After next Wednesday, the next time this will happen will be on Oct. 17, 2024.
And yet the full moon of Aug. 1, which occurred about 11 and a half hours before perigee, as well as next month’s full moon on Sept. 29 which comes nearly 33 hours after perigee, are also being branded as supermoons, seemingly because they fall within 90-percent of moon’s closest approach to Earth. Or in other words, within the top 10-percent of the closest full moons for a given year.
So now in most years we have not just one but four “supermoons.” In some years, there might be as few as two while in other years there could be as many as five!
But just how “rare” or “super” is that?
An illustration of the full moon as it will appear on Aug. 30, 2023. (Image credit: Chris Vaughan/Starry Night)
Unrealistic expectations: Bigger?
And while Wednesday’s moon will be — as the Observer’s Handbook of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada suggests — the “largest full moon of 2023,” (14% larger in apparent size compared to a full moon at apogee — its farthest from Earth) the variation of the moon’s distance is not readily apparent to observers viewing the moon directly.
So, if you step outside and look at the moon on Wednesday night and expect to see something special, you’ll likely be disappointed. There are always many images published on the internet in advance of a “Supermoon,” displaying exceedingly large full moons, all taken with telephoto lenses, all implying that the moon is going to look amazingly large in the sky.
In fact, with no advance knowledge of the closeness of the full moon, it’s likely most people would not notice any difference between Wednesday’s full moon and any other full moon. However, once the “supermoon” concept is suggested, these same people will step outside, look up and declare that the moon does look much larger than normal; similar to the way the phrase “emperor’s new clothes” has become an idiom about logical fallacies.
Brighter?
Then there is the issue regarding the moon’s brightness. Websites speak of the “supermoon” appearing “30 percent brighter than other full moons.” But that actually corresponds to a minuscule increase of less than three tenths of a magnitude; so, the moonlight on Wednesday night will not be exceptionally bright.
Yet, there are likely those who think that they will be seeing an exceptionally dazzling full moon that night. In June 2013, a friend of mine told me that she was expecting that year’s version of the “supermoon” to look ‘radically brighter,’ “Like with those 3-way light bulbs; I thought it was going to be like turning the moonlight up a notch.”
Instead, the moon’s brightness looked no different compared to previous nights.
The full moon looks massive as it sets behind the Very Large Telescope in Chile’s Atacama Desert, in this photo release on Jun 7, 2010. Why do observers report that the moon looks larger near the horizon than it does high in the sky? It may be nothing more than a trick of perspective. (Image credit: Gordon Gillet/ESO)
The moon illusion
Wednesday’s moon might still appear enormous, but for a different reason.
When the perigee moon lies close to the horizon it can appear absolutely enormous. That is when the famous “moon illusion” combines with reality to produce a truly stunning view. For reasons not fully understood by astronomers or psychologists, a low-hanging moon looks incredibly large when hovering near to trees, buildings and other foreground objects.
The fact that the moon will be much closer than usual on Wednesday will only serve to amplify this strange effect.
So, a perigee moon, either rising in the east at sunset or dropping down in the west at sunrise might seem to make the moon appear so close that it almost appears that you could touch it. You can check out this out for yourself by first noting the times for moonrise and moonset for your area by going to this U.S. Naval Observatory website.
Don’t overlook Saturn!
A full moon is positioned opposite to the sun in the sky. As it turns out, three days before the moon reaches this point in the sky, the planet Saturn will arrive at opposition to the sun, when it too is opposite to the sun in the sky. So, on Wednesday night, Saturn will “photobomb” the moon, being situated about 5 and a half degrees to its upper right.
Saturn of course is much farther than our nearest neighbor; it will be situated 814.6 million miles (1.31 billion km) or 73 light minutes from Earth. The ringed wonder will shine like a sedate yellow-white “star.” The famous rings will be tilted 9-degrees toward Earth and are visible in high powered binoculars or small spotting scopes magnifying at least 25-power.
And so, regardless of exactly how you perceive Wednesday’s full moon, we here at Space.com wish all of you clear, moonlit skies.
Joe Rao serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York’s Hayden Planetarium. He writes about astronomy for Natural History magazine, the Farmers’ Almanac and other publications.
The City of Kwinana will launch its Love My Kwinana Competition next month with the theme djilba bonar (season of djilba) to mark the arrival of spring.
Djilba is a transitional time of the year, during August and September with very cold and clear days combining with warmer, rainy and windy days mixing with the occasional sunny day or two.
It is a time to look for the emerging yellow and cream flowers such as the acacias, combined with some vivid and striking blues.
Mayor Carol Adams said entries to the popular competition will open next month with cash prizes up for grabs.
“We have three age categories this year for adults, youth and children with cash prizes for each category, with $400 for the adult category winner, so we can’t wait to see what you come up with,” she said.
“A panel of judges will assess the entries, and all images celebrating the theme will be exhibited in the Carol Adams Lounge of the Dairus Wells Library and Information Centre, and the Kwinana Public Library.
“Winners will be announced at an opening event for the public on Friday, October 6, from 5pm to 6.30pm,” she said.
Photo entries from previous City of Kwinana photography competitions have been featured in the City’s community calendar, distributed to all households at the end of the year.
To enter, simply take a photo within the Kwinana community that shows what the djilba bonar means to you.
Entries open September 4 and close September 22, 2023.
Here are 30 ingenious and surprising vandalism moments. Let’s be clear: we do not endorse or promote vandalism or graffiti in any form. Nonetheless, it’s possible to recognize the ingenuity that some individuals display in their creations. While there are those who show a lack of respect for their surroundings, resulting in unsightly acts of vandalism and graffiti, there are also individuals who engage in such acts with the intention of bringing joy to others and enhancing their communities. It’s these individuals we find intriguing.
Below, you’ll find examples of ingenious vandalism that could potentially shift your perspective on the matter. Remember, appreciating creativity doesn’t necessarily equate to endorsing destructive behavior.
Scroll down and enjoy yourself. All photos are linked and lead to the sources from which they were taken. Please feel free to explore further works of these photographers on their collections or their personal sites.
#1 The artist here managed to transform a dirty truck into a masterpiece!
Image Source: reddit
#2 We can relate, door.
Image Source: reddit
#3 Trade your baby for a pet at this amusing changing station!
Image Source: reddit
#4 No one could call this pipe boring!
Image Source: reddit
#5 Seal is watching over you.
Image Source: reddit
#6 The graffiti removal hotline probably didn’t see this one coming…
Image Source: reddit
#7 We bet lots of people crave ice cream after seeing this.
Image Source: instagram
#8 Art doesn’t have to be big to be bold! We love this.
Image Source: facebook
#9 These Bills refuse to be cast aside!
Image Source: reddit
#10 Sharpie shark…
Image Source: reddit
#11 Even statues want to feel their best sometimes.
Image Source: reddit
#12 How you feel when your partner has one too many!
Image Source: facebook
#13 Creative! We like it!
Image Source: facebook
#14 Seeing this on a dark evening wouldn’t be fun!
Image Source: imgur
#15 Brilliant! There’s even a ramp ready below!
Image Source: reddit
#16 Mini King Kong! What incredible detail.
Image Source: reddit
#17 Whoever did this deserves a high five.
Image Source: reddit
#18 It really is a tiny forest!
Image Source: instagram
#19 Beware of the changing table that takes away your baby!
Image Source: reddit
#20 You never know who’s ready to steal your potato these days.
Image Source: reddit
#21 Yo-yo master at work.
Image Source: reddit
#22 The hand dryer makes a good point…
Image Source: reddit
#23 Some people are just so creative! We love the rainbow theme.
Image Source: imgur
#24 If only it said ‘Forrest’, this would be perfect!
Image Source: reddit
#25 Someone found these gnomes an awesome home.
Image Source: reddit
#26 Some solid advice to be found here…
Image Source: reddit
#27 UFO abducting a cow! We think the other surrounding poles would look great like this too, each abducting something different.
The Telangana Chamber of Events Industry (TCEI) – India’s largest regional events association; along with its constituent association Telangana Event Facilitators Association (TEFA); is hosting World Photography Day on August 29th at HITEX Exhibition Center, Hyderabad. Shri V. Srinivas Goud, Hon. Minister for Tourism & Culture, Youth Affairs & Sports & Excise & Prohibition, Government of Telangana; released the poster of the World Photography Day event, today at his office, Balaram Babu, President, TCEI; Ravi Bura, General Secretary, TCEI and Sandeep Jain, Secretary, TEFA; were present on the occasion.
HITEX, Hyderabad and Department of Telangana Tourism, are supporting the event. The event will feature a Photo contest to encourage budding talent, Photo Exhibition to recognise photographers and their creative works and Master Classes on photography by renowned photographers, sharing some valuable insights. The winners of the Photo Contest will be recognised with prizes from Tokyo Japan Center, Unwrap Business, Morpheus Tours and Alankrita Resort & SPA.
