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[My friend] has a little boy who refused to sleep in his own room, sheshared. Using glow-in-the-dark paint and stencils, Wilson created a fantasy scene inspired by Mount HoodOregon’s highest peak. Ive done this for myself in each place I have lived. Aftertweeting her work, it went viral with more than 40,000 retweets. With the lights on, the mural remains hiddenappearing once darkness overtakes the room. Wilson prepared stencils ahead of time to create the silhouette of a forest against the night sky....

Las explosiones de color con hilo deGabriel Dawellevan anos cautivando los corazones del publico. Las instalaciones delPlexuscomenzaron como un gran experimento usando el material central de mi trabajo con el bordado. Debido al material, hay un subtexto de politicas de genero en ellos, aunque es sutil,comparteDawe. Pronto me di cuenta de que estas estructuras arquitectonicas hechas de hilo de coser eran muy etereas. Era casi como si fueran rayos de luz de color congelados en el espacio....

Ancient mosaics have a long history of helping bring clarity to the traditions and history of rich cultures. Beginning in Mesopotamia, the practice allowed powerful cultures to show their wealth and artistic skills. The 1,800-year-old mosaic immortalizes two men and two women, each laid out within individual squares and accompanied bySyriacinscriptions. A team of archeologists working on the historic Castle of Urfa discovered these portraits of the deceased. Using muted colors and simple lines, the mosaic depicts the deceased buried in the necropolis....

From punks to policemen, the amateur photographer captured portraits of life that were endearing and honest. I’ve felt very privileged. Together with writer Jo Riley, Porsz has compiled photos and stories into a book aptly-titledReunions. It is now available through hiswebsite. Chris Porsz:Website|Facebookvia [Design You Trust]

Cette tournure choquante des evenements n’a cependant pas freine sa creativite. Lundy, qui a maintenant 92 ans, sesouvientde son incapacite a ecouter pendant les conferences. J’etais occupe a dessiner, admet-il. Pendant son temps dans l’infanterie, il a continue a dessiner dans ses cahiers de poche. Les images vives montrent tout, des raids aeriens aux jeux de craps pour les cigarettes. Les carnets de croquis ont tous ete archives numeriquement et sont maintenant disponibles pour consultationen ligne....

When Topher Brophy met the adorable Aussiedoodle dogRosenberg, they became fast friends. As Brophy explained toThe Dodo, Rosenberg has a temperament unlike any dog I’ve ever met. He has an almost regal sense of tranquility, confidence and inner wisdom. This perfect pairing was made even better by a remarkable coincidenceBrophy and Rosenberg look oddly similar. The two chose to embrace their similaritieseye color, long hair, and untamed beardsby wearing matching outfits....

Its not too late to enter the2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Yearcontest. Photographers have certainly taken advantage of this conceptual freedom to capture the vibrant, unrestrained beauty of our world. As always, there are great awards for the winners of the contest. Below are some of the spectacular submissions that have been entered into the competition. Engelmann, 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the YearA typical african evening....

MeetWillamina(akaWilliecute), the furry faced pup with dozens of stylish hairdos. We enjoy sharing her photos on IG and our hope is that they bring a smile to your face. As you scroll through the fashionable feed, you may notice a couple of unfamiliar faces. These two little dogs areShayandBrewster, and they are fromSecond Chance Dog Rescue. you’re free to find her and other adoptable, soon-to-be-Insta-famous dogs and puppies on the shelterssite....

The color, texture, and gesture of each piece is convincing enough to make you do a double-take. They hold my attention because of the stories they can tell and what they can mean.

Arimoto spent ten years in Tibet photographing individuals in all types of circumstances. The same philosophy he had about shooting in Tibet carries through to the streets of Tokyo. I believe that the human organism is of the city and its all part of one ecosystem. I create these photographs which formulate that the environment and habitat of man is the city. he shared in a2013 interview. Now I photograph people struggling against but again also benefiting from their environment here in Tokyo....

PhotographerJess Findlayhas a knack for nature. His undeniable skill is especially evident in his recent shot of an awe-inspiringfiery-throated hummingbird. Findlays successful shot was a product of luck, determination, and the right camera lens. He explains toColossal: Several of these hummingbirds were visiting a nectar feeder. I waited by the branch for a couple hours, staying very still. I used a telephoto lens with a special attachment that allowed me to focus on close subjects....

Looking different from your peers can make you the target for unwanted attention. She writes, If youre lucky enough to be different, dont ever change. Khoudia Diop:Instagram|Facebookvia [Bored Panda]

Based in St. Petersburg, artistVadim Steinboasts an extensive and eclectic background. Each experiencethough seemingly disparatehas influenced his contemporary projects, like his recent stunning series of dramatic dance portraits. The Theatre of Plastic Drama is an avant-garde organization that presents pantomime-esque plays devoid of dialogue. The powerful pictures present dynamic dancers in motion. Some subjects are photographed alone, while others pose in pairs and passionately interact with each other. Vadim Stein:Behance|500px|Facebookvia [Fubiz]...