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World of the Snow Leopard by Sascha Fonseca (Germany) / Wildlife Photographer of the Year. German photographerSascha Fonsecawon the prize after a record number of votes, beating out 24 other shortlisted images. Fonseca shared the reason behind his use of camera traps whenspeakingwith My Modern Met in March 2022. “World of the Snow Leopard” by Sascha Fonseca (Germany) / Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Winner, People’s Choice.“Against a backdrop of the spectacular mountains of Ladakh in northern India, a snow leopard has been caught in a perfect pose by Sascha’s carefully positioned camera trap....

Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Queen’sBohemian Rhapsodyis one of the most popular songs in music history. It’s so beloved that people have covered it thousands of times. The complexity of the melody allows each new version to offer something fresh and unexpected. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Considered by theGuinness World Recordsas the largest and loudest musical instrument ever constructed, this organ boasts 33,112 pipes. His hands move effortlessly around the multiple keyboards, working with the higher-pitched keys to recreate Mercury’s falsetto....

For instance, no desert scene is complete without some cacti. If this sounds like a thorny subject, then just keep reading. While having some reference photos handy is helpful, you could easily start sketching without them. Photo: montana/Depositphotose Have everything you need? Then, let’s learnhow to draw a cactus! Before we do that, however, we will start by adding a pair of circles to the trunk. Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met...

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. Tolkien’s fantastical series. The finished model structure is instantly recognizable from the movie trilogy. Due to the scope of the set, it is recommended for people aged 18 and over....

Lovingly, she strokes his hair to keep him calm while speaking with the rescue workers. As the worker assures her that won’t be necessary, the responders work to free them. Now, they’ll begin the long journey of healing as the entire family processes what happened. Photo:Twitter/@mhdksafa We went through, a feeling, a feeling I hope no one has to feel. The family began to recite prayers as they awaited their fate....

Artist and architectAnna Kruhelskacreates mind-bending art using geometry. Her repeating designs feature three-dimensional pyramids and circular shapes that produce undulating forms and tactile tessellations. Kruhelskas plywood sculptures are of particular interest to her right now, and shes seeing where that takes her. Artist and architect Anna Kruhelska creates mind-bending art using geometry. Her repeating designs feature three-dimensional forms of cut and folded paper. Kruhelska also works with colorful plywood to create undulating forms....

Illusions can be tricky to pull off. His ensemble was a mind-bending invisible man that makes it look like there was a hidden human walking around. The only way we know someone is there is because we can see their clothessuspenders and all. So, how does the illusion work? To start, Gardiner created a cardboard base that was attached to Coles backpack and went over his head. Connected to it were the hat and sunglasses held up with a thin rod....

When you think of Japan,Mount Fujiis likely one the first things that come to mind. This tall, conical volcano has been an inspiration for art and spirituality for centuries. The Mount Fuji cake is the newest addition to Shorakuen’sYamagashicollection;yamameaning mountain, andkashi/gashimeaning candy. The Shorakuen Tea Salon and Boutique in Tokyo offers a special selection of cakes.

Photo: Screenshot fromTikTok One company has a unique take on showing up to the office. They don’t work from home, but the employees are working… fromahome. Kyliesfirst video of her offices setupcaptivated millions who wanted a tour of the entire neighborhood. Photo: Screenshot fromTikTok It includes fountains, hammocks, and park benches. Kylie works for a property management company in Missouri and loves her job. Scroll down to watch the tours....

The northern white rhino is all but extinct. The two last males died several years ago. The two females are still with us, but too feeble to bear babies. Matjaz Krivic (Slovenia), Winner, Travel Photographer of the Year 2022.Najin, 33, one of the last two Northern White rhinos left in the world, resting under a hot afternoon sun with her friend and caretaker Zachary Mutai in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The northern white rhino is all but extinct....

The rain and snow, together with powerful aftershocks, have complicated rescue efforts. Faced with the daunting task to look for survivors, Turkey turned to other countries for help. Fortunately, help is on the way. Among the international first respondersincluding aid fromJapanandthe UKare Mexico’s search and rescue dogs, along with their handlers. They are bound for Turkish city of Adana to help with the rescue and recovery efforts. The 16 Mexican dogs who will make the trek belong to a handful of organizations....

Among them is a small species of a wild cat calledPallas’s cat, sometimes known as themanul. And not only is the manul incredibly tenacious, but it is also extremely cute, too. With large eyes and rounded pupilsan uncommon trait for felinesit has been photographed making an array of cartoony faces. Photo: galsavi.ya.ru/Depositphotos The nearly four-week journey was extremely rewarding not just for our team but for the larger scientific community....

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. Want to try yourhandat some lettering? Hand lettering is a great way to express yourself through written word. If its something on your creative bucket list, let Danison Fronda help you cross it off....