Incredible Winners of the Close-Up Photographer of the Year Contest

The Bird Of The Forest by Csaba Daroczi (Hungary). I carefully positioned my GoPro 11 camera inside the trunk and took a few shots. I was amazed by the results. “The Bird Of The Forest” by Csaba Daróczi (Hungary). Animals 1st Place & Overall Winner.“In the winter of 2023, I took a lot of photographs in a forest close to my home in Hungary. I found something new to photograph almost every week, and I spent several days exploring ideas and perfecting techniques....

January 10, 2024 · 17 min · 3547 words · Joseph Harvey

Mouse Is Caught on Video Tidying Up a Man’s Shed Every Night

Photo: kyslynskyy/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual mouse.) Most people would wince at the idea of a mouse entering their house and rummaging through their stuff. But for one man in Wales, this kind of break-in took a unique turn. Photo: kyslynskyy/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual mouse.) Wildlife photographer Rodney Holbrook began noticing some strange occurrences in his shed. A few weeks later, he found the culprita mouse. Ninety nine times out of 100 the mouse will tidy up throughout the night....

January 10, 2024 · 1 min · 105 words · Jesus Sanders

Photographer Shares “Fundamentals of Posing” So Anyone Can Be an Effective Model

But once you learn the basics, there’s nothing to be afraid of. PhotographerDavid Suhis hoping to make it easier for everybody by sharing what he calls The Fundamentals of Posing. Changing just one of these points will make a new pose, Suh shares. Photo: AllaSerebrina/Depositphotos The photographer proves his point by starting with his first posea timeless hand on hipand making micro adjustments. We can place a foot further, he offers as an alternative....

January 10, 2024 · 1 min · 175 words · Ricky Alvarez

Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Will Soon Be Turned Into a Stage Musical

Photo: Northfoto/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey readour disclosurefor more info. Photo: Northfoto/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Almost 40 years after its release, the legacy ofPurple Rainlives on. Now, the feature film that propelled Prince to stardom will have a second life....

January 10, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Jeffrey Steele

Mutable Skies and Colorful Landscapes Come To Life in Bold Acrylic Paintings

Minnesota-based artistJames Musilcaptures the mutable phases of the sky with his distinctly painterly style. Sinceacrylic is a fast-drying paint, he is able to keep to this rigorous schedule. This medium also helps Musil add numerous layers to his pieces, visually building both depth and dynamism. While the sky is frequently the focus, Musilcaptures a range of landscapes. This includes peaceful views by the lake, lush meadows, as well as dry and arid deserts....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · Kaitlyn Cannon

Over 300K Colorful Roman Numerals Elegantly Cascade in Installation Honoring Italian Fashion House

Strategic cutouts allowed visitors to move into the installation, immersing themselves in the infinite space. An endless journey of color, declares Moureaux. The expression of the installation changes with each step, creating a complex fascination that transforms endlessly. Acrylic panels adorned with Roman numerals in 100 gradations of color form an immersive tunnel. The work is part of Moureaux’s100 colorsinstallation series. Strategic cutouts allow visitors to move through the middle of the installation....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 75 words · Chris Lynn

Stunning Portraits of Hollywood’s Biggest Stars at the 2024 Golden Globes

A post shared by Variety (@variety) The Golden Globes are all about Hollywood glamour. This inspires celebrities to go all out with their outfits, mixing timeless fashion with some playful touches. To immortalize their memorable looks, stars stopped by the official Golden Globes portrait studio. There, photographerDan Doperalskicaptured some stunning portraits of the night’s biggest stars. It was the greatest, most joyful show of craftsmanship and passion Ive ever seen....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 107 words · Nina Lee

These Drawing Tutorials Will Help You Create Realistic Portraits

Luckily, My Modern Met has a lot of resources to help you along the way. This includes step-by-step instructions for drawingeyes,lips,noses, andhair, as well asfacesandhands. Taught by Matheus Macedo, who specializes in creating hyperrealistic portraits, the class is a masterclass in realism. Photo: Matheus Macedo Once you get started, it will be hard to stop! While creating a realistic portrait may seem intimidating, there are a lot of ways to learn....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Jacqueline Ramos

Bride Finds Dream Wedding Dress at Thrift Store for Only $43

For many brides-to-be, finding the perfect wedding dress is a long and, oftentimes, expensive journey. Purves shared the now-viral story of finding her dream dress back in 2019. She ended up purchasing it for the low-cost sum of $43.

January 8, 2024 · 1 min · 39 words · Kent Phillips DDS

Canadian Conservation Group Buys Out Hunting Rights for B.C. Rainforest To Protect Indigenous Wildlife

Photo: ronnybas/Depositphotos TheRaincoast Conservation Foundationcelebrated a major win recently. It is the Raincoast Conservation Foundation’s longterm goal to entirely eliminate commercial hunting in the area. They argue that it is not only beneficial for the environment, but also more economically sustainable. Photo: ronnybas/Depositphotos Photo: pandionhiatus3/Depositphotos

January 8, 2024 · 1 min · 45 words · Melissa Miller

Sweden’s ICEHOTEL Reopens With Stunning New Ice Sculptures for 2024

The 2023-2024 season celebrates the ICEHOTEL’s 34th anniversary. All in all, the building phase of ICEHOTEL 34 took up six long weeks. Once again, our international artists have created something unique and spectacular,saysMarie Herrey, CEO of ICEHOTEL. Photo: Asaf Kliger She goes onto describe the fairy tale and nature themes that appear throughout some of the ice installations. The stunning design of ICEHOTEL 34 is preserved with a constant inner temperature of 23F (or -5C)....

January 8, 2024 · 1 min · 154 words · Christina Jones

Wearable Airbags Deploy in Milliseconds To Protect the Elderly From Falls

A fall can be dangerous at any age, but the peril of a tumble increases with age. Of that number, 32,000 people die from their fall injuries every year. The company then spent five years working to make their idea come to life. They finally designed a vest that can protect the head, shoulders, back, and hips. The system continues to be upgraded, as acting on such a short time is a challenge....

January 8, 2024 · 1 min · 127 words · Mrs. Brittany Faulkner

Caring Pet Owner Grows Grass Without Dirt to Feed His 80 Guinea Pigs

A man namedCid Dwyeris the perfect example of this, as he dutifully grows his guinea pigs' food. He recently shared avideoshowing his process to grow grass without using dirt. The result not only offers the critters a healthy meal but it’s also visually pleasing. The clip, which has since gone viral, depicts every step of Dwyer’s detailed endeavor. A day later, roots begin to appear, with grass eventually sprouting. In the end, he takes the grass carpets out of the trays to show the pristine roots below....

January 7, 2024 · 1 min · 151 words · Heidi Phillips