The 2024 Close-up Photographer of the Year Contest has revealed its shortlist. Emerald Gem by Louis Guillot. Animals, Shortlist Gnat Ogre with Mites by Benjamin Salb. Insects, Shortlist Let There Bee Love by Joris Vegter. Insects, Shortlist Birmingham Mycena On Pine Cone by Jay Birmingham. Fungi & Slime Moulds, Shortlist Chicory by Johannes Kottonau. “Emerald Gem” by Louis Guillot. Animals, Shortlist Plants, Shortlist Carnivore by Anna Vailmaki. Plants, Shortlist Freshly by Jamie Hall....

Take advantage of the 72-hour sale to help expand your creative skills or pick up a new craft. Each class is taught by a knowledgeable artist who loves sharing their passion. They’ll bring you inside their world and take you step by step through the entire creation process. So what are you waiting for? There’s no time to be scared. Take advantage of this special opportunity to learn something new and keep your creativity flowing....

The Malaysian creator shared a jelly cake that looks like a literal slice of heaven. Mr. Ali aptly named this mesmerizing dessertCloud Pudding. Thevideoof his creation shows a solid square of light blue jelly filled with perfectly formed white clouds within. Despite how perfect the end results looks, the dessert was made entirely from scratch. If you’re wondering what this cloud pudding tastes like, the answer may pique your interest further....

The new suit was unveiled at International Astronautical Congress in Milan. As such, the AxEMU boasts innovative technologies to create a practical and comfortable spacesuit. This is in addition to custom gloves, life support systems, and pressure garments. On the outside, a white outer layer will reflect heat to protect astronauts from the extreme temperatures. We have broken the mold. The suit is now in its final development phase. If all goes according to plan, it will enter the critical design review phase in 2025....

Photo: Dr. Derek The busy streets of Manhattan are typically far removed from nature. That’s precisely why it was the perfect spot for Spanish artistDulkto make a statement with a giant mural. Dulk started working ingraffitiin 2003, and began taking on large-scale murals in 2011. Photo: Dr. Derek He also included his signature character, theSoul Rider, depicted getting along with wildlife in the ocean. To create his murals, Dulk uses water-based acrylic paintan usual choice for this sort of work....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Based in Bangkok,TipTop Thingsis a collective of friends dedicated to designing climate-positive products that enhance everyday life. That means you’re able to easily fit the Nanobag into your pocket when you arent using it....

But who said that seniors can’t get in on the fun? When it comes to funny, clever costumes, sometimes the oldest people truly are the wisest. No one showcases this sentiment better than 98-year-old Gangster Granny,Ross Smiths intrepid grandma. The content creator justsharedhis grandma’s 2024 costume and it is the coolest idea out there. The concept may not be as old as time, but maybe as old as electricity. The pair dressed up as a plug and a socket....

ToJohanna Turner, camera trap photography can be frustrating, but when it works, it really works wonders. After browsing through pictures with her group, she was struck by a realization. I bought my first trail camera that night. To the photographer, camera trapping involves three very different skill sets. Basic photography principles are needed, of course, but also a willingness to experiment with controls. This is especially important in long exposure shots like cityscapes....

On May 1, Mercedes and Jonathan Sandhu beat some crazy odds. The Houston-based couple became parents to identical quadruplets, something doctorsestimatehappens in about one in 15 million pregnancies. Luckily, photographerTiffany Danielwas up for the challenge. With four new identical babies, the parents set up a clever system. Each baby was placed back into their spot' after we photographed them. My assistant and I both remarked several times that their session was more calm than a singleton newborn session!...

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Color palettes have drastically evolved to accommodate new movements and attitudes throughout art history. The Artists Paletteshowcases 50 such palettes alongside paintings by the artists who used them....

The bloom spread across Lake Erie as captured from a satellite. The Great Lakes hold a fifth of Earth’s fresh surface water. They are incredibly valuable aquifers and ecosystems, hosting plenty of plant and animal life. The bloom spread across Lake Erie as captured from a satellite. (Photo:OLI-2/Landsat-9/USGS via NASA Earth Observatory) But like all ecosystems, they change with the seasons and the times. Scientists track these changes in many ways, perhaps most dramatically through satellite imagery....

The statue of Gaius Marius Hermogenes. Many people choose their tombstone, while others leave the decision to family after they are gone. This monumental dilemma is an ancient one. The statue of Gaius Marius Hermogenes. (Photo:Varna Regional Museum of History) The statue was unearthed in Varna, Bulgaria, during a survey of a construction site. It is slightly larger than life, carved from white marble. Researchers believe it was carved in the late second or early third century CE....

So, Elmo wants to know how Andrews doing? the curious puppet asks. Im just thinking about my mom today. She passed away not too long ago and you know, I just miss her a lot. That sadness is kind of a gift. And it makes me feel close to her when I miss her in a strange sort of way. The actor adds that he finds comfort in remembering the times he shared with his mom....