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Looking to up your photography game? Each of the nine pointers is illustrated with examples from McCurry’s stunning portfolio. Read on to learn from the master photographer himself. Rule of Thirds Place points of interest on intersections. Position important elements along the lines. Leading Lines Use natural lines to lead the eye into the picture. Diagonals Diagonal lines create great movement. Framing Use natural frames like windows and doors. Figure to Ground...

From the age of 11, Bramblitt’s vision was gradually stolen from him by epilepsy. I was not only depressed, but in mourning. I felt like I had no potential; that basically I was a zero. Knowing this, he can mix whatever shades he needs for his artwork. Meanwhile, braille on the tubes of paint help him identify the individual colors. In a way, I am glad that I became blind, Bramblitt says....

Unlike reflections in water, the oil pool minimizes glare and lets viewers gaze deeply into the images. The oil’s shimmering black surface boldly complements the chapel’s pristine, white-washed walls. The pools were added to the church as part of anart installationby Swiss artist Romain Crelier in 2013. Along with creating a feeling of augmented spaciousness, the reflection pool offers another serene element that inspires introspection. Bellelay Abbey websitevia [This is Colossal]

Does this make anyone else feel a little queasy? (See the cliffhanger clip,here.) It will be on display from March 12 to April 8. British artist Richard Wilson has twice been nominated for the Turner Prize. His ingenious installations are known to play with space and perception. Doesn’t this remind you of Do Ho Suh’sFallen House?

L’artiste italien Peter Demetz donne vie aux morceaux de bois ordinaire avec ses incroyables personnages sculptes a la main. L’attention portee aux details par Demetz est impressionnante. Le dos des personnages nous est souvent detourne alors qu’ils regardent le sol. Comme si nous les avions surpris dans des moments contemplatifs, intermediaires. En consequence, les uvres de Demetz sont poignantes. Peter Demetz:Site Webvia [RedditetTutt’Art]

El artista italiano Peter Demetz hace que la madera comun cobre vida con sus increibles figuras talladas a mano. Ademas de la sorprendente meticulosidad de su labor, las esculturas de Demetz tambien son conceptualmente interesantes. Las figuras a menudo nos dan la espalda o se apartan de nosotros mientras miran al suelo. Como resultado, las obras de Demetz estan envueltas en un aura conmovedora. El artista italiano Peter Demetz captura momentos contemplativos en sus emotivas esculturas de madera....

In one short minute, the model Sabrina embodies radically different ideals of female Iranian beauty. 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Cut.comCut Video on YouTubevia [Laughing Squid]

Dorothy’s charming humor and spunky personality made her the perfect choice. First of all, I’m not that old-fashioned, and I understand the younger generation. And you know what? And I was able to dance! And it was the greatest honor of my life.

Foxes in Japan are held in high regard.

Brantz’s humorously retouched images depict everyday hair problems that we can all relate to.

What does it look like in the coldest city in the world? Thanks to one New Zealand photographer named Amos Chapple, we won’t just have to wonder. Oymyakon, Russia is the coldest place on earth where humans actually live. The small, rural town has brutal winters where temperatures can dip to minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The area is six time zones away from Moscow. That makes it an expensive place to live in and visit....

This was the second year in a row we were able to attend. They will most likely have a big impact on how many of us will live our lives. One standout company was LG, who seemed to make leaps and bounds from a year ago. The 3D experience is truly amazing now, with an intense combination of sharpness, depth, and colors. Not to be outdone, Sony brought their super thin 4k TV, which looked extremely modern and classy....

Moons, planets and constellations adorned the clothes and accessories, which made the Internet swoon. As fashion blogFashionistastates, It looked gorgeous, with just the right amount of kitsch. The collection as a whole felt relevant, wearable and still very Valentino. Also, who knew that space-inspired gowns could look so elegant? via [Vogue,Fashionista,Bustle]