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Giant Brushstroke Paintings Reveal the Same Place in Two Wildly Different Time Periods

This isn’t the first time we’ve marveled atAmbarzumjan’s ongoing project. A single blue brushstroke encapsulates a number of great white sharks swimming over a quiet pedestrian street. Similarly,Watershedfeatures a sleeping fennec fox dreaming about a past era of water and fish. “Sharks in Montmartre” Scroll down to see Ambarzumjan’s surreal paintings, and visit hiswebsiteto learn more about theBrushstrokes in Timeseries. Munich-based painter David Ambarzumjan has expanded on his surreal seriesBrushstrokes in Time....

Incredible Dragonfly Photos Offer a Rare Look At Their Delicate Beauty

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo 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. Astronomy professorPieter van Dokkumhas a special passion for photography. And in particular, an enthusiasm for photographing dragonflies. Part of theOdonataorder, the winged creatures are found on every continent except Antarctica....

Investigadores descubren una daga de cristal de 5,000 años de antigüedad en España

A lo largo de la historia, los arqueologos han descubierto muchas herramientas provenientes de civilizaciones prehistoricas. Este enorme sitio esta hecho de grandes lajas de pizarra y tiene una extension aproximada de 50 metros. Ademas de la daga, encontraron 25 puntas de flecha y laminas. Para entender el proposito de estas armas especiales, primero debemos mirar el contexto en el que fueron encontradas. Que encontraron en el tholos de Montelirio? Los restos de al menos 25 individuos fueron encontrados dentro del tholos de Montelirio....

Watch How a BBC Film Crew Rescues Penguins Trapped in an Icy Ravine

Photo:Stock Photosfrom ROBERT MCGILLIVRAY/Shutterstock BBC wildlife filmmakers are the first to acknowledge that nature can be harsh. Unable to escape, the animals started to succumb to the elements. There are good reasons why those filming wildlife should not approach their subjects. Photo:Stock Photosfrom ROBERT MCGILLIVRAY/Shutterstock One reason is that interacting with wild creatures can be dangerous for both animals and humans. Another is that the interventions may prevent the normal functioning of an ecosystem....

Aprende cómo dibujar un tigre con este tutorial paso a paso

Foto:Fotos de stockde Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock Ningun animal se compara a un majestuoso tigre. En este tutorial te mostraremos los pasos para dibujar un tigre caminando por un bosque. Listo para poner manos a la obra? Foto:Fotos de stockde Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock Toma tus materiales de dibujo y algo de papel. Vamos adibujar un tigre! En particular, recuerda que los tigres tienen cuerpos largos y musculosos con piernas fuertes. Foto:Fotos de stockde dangdumrong/Shutterstock...

Dazzling Malaysian Layer Cakes Reveal Complex Geometric Patterns in Every Slice

The construction of kek lapis Sarawak is labor-intensive; one cake can take up to eight hours to complete. It’s thanks to the geometric designs that help give the dessert its name. (Lapis means layers in Bahasa Malaysia, the official language of Malaysia.) Photo: Karen Chai /Kitchen Confidante The cakes are then strategically cut based on a sketch designed by the baker. Baking kek lapis Sarawak requires years of skill and practicejust ask Jennifer Chen....

Des Chercheurs Découvrent Une Dague de Cristal Datant d’il y a 5000 Ans en Espagne

Les archeologues ont decouvert une multitude d’outils que les civilisations prehistoriques ont laissees derriere elles. La plupart d’entre eux sont fabriques en pierre. En Espagne, des chercheurs ont decouvert des armes extraordinaires, fabriquees en cristal de roche. Cette decouverte incroyable a ete faite dans le tombeau megalithique du tholos de Montelirio, au Sud-Est de l’Espagne. Cet enorme site est constitue de grandes dalles d’ardoise, et s’etend sur 44 metres. Il a ete fouille entre 2007 et 2010....

Fotógrafo intrépido retrata a un tiburón blanco saltando casi 4 metros fuera del agua

El problema era que el trineo era grande, y eso distraia a los tiburones. Una gran salpicadura o una ola y se acabo. La apuesta valio la pena cuando Fallows se dio cuenta de que habia conseguido la foto que buscaba. Dada su popularidad,The Pearlseguro formara parte de la seleccion deimpresiones de edicion limitadade Fallows. A menudo publica colecciones de 12 fotografias diferentes11 en blanco y negro y una a color....

Researchers Uncovered a 5,000-Year-Old Crystal Dagger Buried in Spain

Archeologists have discovered many tools left behind by prehistoric civilizations. The incredible find was discovered in the megalithic tomb of Montelirio tholos, which is located in southwestern Spain. This enormous site is made from large slate slabs and stretches over 143 feet. In addition to the dagger, they found 25 arrowheads and cores for making the weapons. What was found in the Montelirio tholos? The remains of at least 25 individuals were found within Montelirio tholos....

Stunning Photo Captures “Eruption” of Perseid Meteors and the Milky Way Over Mount Rainier

Each summer the Northern Hemisphere is in for a delightful light show thanks to the Perseid meteor shower. From mid-July to late-August, these streaks of matter dart across the skyas many as 60 per hour. I wanted to find an interesting scene to compose, he tells My Modern Met. Check out more photos of the Perseid meteor shower and the Milky Way over Mount Rainier. Related Articles:

5 Fascinating Facts About Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the Cultural Gem of Moscow

The cathedral is world-renowned for its fairytale appearance, but how much do you know about its history? It was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible. Ivan’s reputation as a cruel and stern leader led to his more popular nickname,Ivan the Terrible. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Pavel L Photo and Video/Shutterstock The building is made up of 10 churches. The exterior was originally painted white. In fact, it is believed that the cathedral wasoriginally painted whitewith golden domes....

Talentosos reposteros crean pasteles que lucen como islas paradisíacas

Ahora, varias panaderias estan transformando pasteles deliciosos en increibles islas paradisiacas. Estas obras comestibles incluyen grandes olas, playas, arboles tropicales e incluso peces. La fundadora Kristina Dolnyk esculpe cada pastel a mano, creando una variedad de escenas de inspiracion acuatica. Dolnyk Bakery Atrapadas en el agua gelatinosa estan encontramos marsopas, manta rayas y una variedad de corales y conchas marinas. Paladarte, de El Salvador, es otra panaderia que esta creando pasteles oceanicos....

This Company Will Renovate a School Bus Into a Chic Home for You

Natasha the converted school bus. The old-school road trip is making a comeback. A custom renovated school bus by the companyMybushotelmight be just the ticket for a new adventure. Natasha the converted school bus. The Mybushotel bus modelsLeon, Barbara, and Natashaoffer ample space and amenities. The small Las Vegas-based business was founded by several friends who renovated a 39-foot school bus named Natasha. With cabinet makers, welders, and other craftsmen, they created a homey space perfect for long journeys....