Friday October 29, 2010

The Picture Show

How To Turn A Pumpkin Into A Camera

October 29, 2010 • Have an extra pumpkin lying around? Put it to good use — to take photographs.

Friday October 22, 2010

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Time For Your Close-Up: Science Meets Art In Photomicrography

October 22, 2010 • Today the spotlight is on fleas, rat eyes and soy sauce. And believe it or not, they are beautiful — when viewed under a microscope.

Thursday October 21, 2010

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This Beach Will Blow You Away ... Literally

October 21, 2010 • Nothing says "vacation" like getting blown across a beach by the engine blast of a jumbo jet.

Monday October 18, 2010

Simon Christen

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The Unseen Sea: A Different Side Of San Francisco's Famous Fog

October 18, 2010 • San Francisco is known for its crazy fog. Bay Area photographer Simon Christen shows us what all of that suspended water looks like in time-lapse, and it's not unlike the ocean.

Thursday October 14, 2010

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Water Balloons Without The Balloons

October 14, 2010 • Edward Horsford's high-speed photography freezes the spherical innards of water balloons — just as the balloon skins break open.

Tuesday October 12, 2010

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The Upside Of A Drought: Skateboarding In Its Early Years

October 12, 2010 • Severe droughts in the '70s left empty swimming pools, kick-starting an explosive skateboarding scene. Hugh Holland's photos celebrate the sport's golden heyday.

Friday October 8, 2010

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A Movie About Working At The Movies

October 8, 2010 • A charming film short pays homage to an endangered vocation: movie projectionist.

Thursday October 7, 2010

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Have A Heart: A Toddler's Transplant Story

October 7, 2010 • In an ongoing showcase of finalists in Vimeo's video contest, today's spotlight is on Penny's HEART — a moving account of a little girl, life's fragility, and parents' love.

Wednesday October 6, 2010

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'Schlimazeltov!' The Luck O' The Jewish

October 6, 2010 • In an ongoing showcase of finalists in Vimeo's video contest, today's spotlight is on Schlimazeltov! — a funny and philosophical exploration of what it means to believe in luck, chance and fate

Tuesday October 5, 2010

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Zen And The Art Of A Motorcycle Documentary

October 5, 2010 • In an ongoing showcase of finalists in Vimeo's video contest, today's spotlight is on Shinya Kimura @ Chabott Engineering — a dry title for a film with a visceral mix of raw power and serenity.

Monday October 4, 2010

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Not A Pet Person? Watch This 'Dogumentary'

October 4, 2010 • A moving story about love and loss.

Thursday September 23, 2010

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Holograms? There's An App For That

September 23, 2010 • Remember when holograms were "the future"? Well, the future is here, folks, and it's coming out of an iPad.

Thursday September 16, 2010

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Around The World In One Click And One Quick Stroll

September 16, 2010 • Walking upright is a uniquely human characteristic. What better way to connect thousands of humans from all walks of life (ha!) than to have them take a walk together — online?

Friday September 3, 2010

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It's the Bee's Knees! (No, Really)

September 3, 2010 • Up close and personal with gold-plated bees.

Wednesday September 1, 2010

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Who Is Elmo Tide?

September 1, 2010 • Various art blogs have asked the question but found no answer. In an exclusive but completely uninformative interview, the mysterious photographer speaks up.