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Fact Brooklyn Bridge Scaffolding Suffers Damage from Crane Pushed by Tugboat

The Brooklyn Bridge is seen after a crane pulled by a tug boat on the East River slammed into scaffolding beneath the Bridge on March 13, 2012 in New York, NY. According to reports, no damage was done to the structure of the bridge. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

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14 Mar 2012 07:45:00,post received 0 comments

Touching “Diving into the Colors of Holi”

Jaipur, India, 2013, (Photo by Takehiko Yagi/The Guardian)

Takehiko Yagi is a rising star in Japanese photography, and his vibrant pictures of the Hindu spring festival of Holi won the Grand Prize at the fourth annual Nikkei National Geographic Photo Prize. Diving into the Colors of Holi is his first exhibition in the US, on show at Foto Care Gallery in New York until 28 September, 2016. Here: Jaipur, India, 2013, (Photo by Takehiko Yagi/The Guardian)

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23 Sep 2016 09:05:00,post received 0 comments

Fact Farewell to Philippine Jeepneys

A jeepney waits for departure at Baguio (North Luzon). (Photo by Claudio Sieber/Barcroft Media)

These Filipino icons of ingenuity were originally re-crafted from abandoned US army jeeps after the second world war, and helped to establish a new system of urban transportation. Jeepneys are being phased to help ease city congestion, but the move will also cause unemployment for experienced drivers – and higher fares for commuters. (Photo by Claudio Sieber/Barcroft Media)

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30 May 2019 00:01:00,post received 0 comments

Educative What bonuses you can get if you plan to play slots online

The same way as their real life counterparts, online casinos try to attract new players and maintain their existing player base by offering fair games, good conditions and solid bonuses and promotions. While offline establishments have the advantage of being able to offer a free meal or drink, vouchers and other gifts to their players, online casinos have only two ways or rewarding their customers: money and free playtime.

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15 Sep 2014 13:35:00,post received 0 comments

Sad Chris Hondros Retrospective Part 2

Chris Hondros, a Getty Images photographer, was fatally wounded on April 20, 2011, in a mortar attack by government forces while covering the civil war in Libya. Hondros' work is woven in our history as he covered everything from politics to marathons. A new film will focus on his life as told through his images. Here's a look at some of his finest and final work. Some of these images are graphic in nature

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23 Aug 2013 17:38:00,post received 0 comments

Charming The Wild Side of Life Across Africa by Photographer Alex Bernasconi

“Wild Africa”. (Photo by Alex Bernasconi)

Award-winning photographer Alex Bernasconi has captured thousands of images – from hiding hippos to wandering zebras – in his travels across Africa. His amazing work features in a new edition of his book Wild Africa. These amazing pictures create a snapshot of the life of some of the planet’s most spectacular animals and natural habitats. Photo: “Wild Africa”. (Photo by Alex Bernasconi)

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15 Sep 2013 10:12:00,post received 0 comments

Touching Reflections of the Past by Tom Hussey

Tom Hussey is a photographer who focuses on advertising and portrait photography. The project featured on this post is called “Reflections” and was created for a new Novartis drug called the Exelon Patch. The drug in question is a prescription medicine for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s dementia. The highly conceptual photographs shows an older person looking at the reflection of their younger self.

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23 Oct 2013 09:55:00,post received 0 comments

Charming Miniature Architecture by Takanori Aiba

The Japanese art of raising bonsai trees is a beautiful way to infuse greenery into indoor spaces. But artist Takanori Aiba takes the art to a new level with his incredibly intricate series of bonsai castles. The Japanese artist carves miniature masterpieces that weave in and out of the miniature trees, creating cohesive architectural marvels that burst forth with life!

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15 Jun 2014 12:38:00,post received 0 comments