Silent Wednesday 58 - A Glimpse at the World Beneath

Not so Silent Caturday - 44 Reasons Cats Are Assholes

1. The Steal Your Pancake Mix Reason

Silent Wednesday 52 - Terrifying Deep Sea Creatures

Deep Sea Hatchetfish

Axolotl

Silent Wednesday 46 - World War One

 

Five roof terraces guaranteed to give you holiday envy

Hotel roof bars and pools are all well and good, but the roof terrace is private to just you (and whoever's worthy of an invite). Whether you want to host an after party or create a romantic hideaway for two, villa rooftop terraces provide some of the best holiday-porn going:

La Trasita, Amalfi Coast

One of the most unique roof terraces belongs to the La Trasita property in Positano, Italy. The distinctive apartment occupies the top level of a 14th century Saracen tower, complete with a private circular rooftop terrace. Sleeping two people, La Trasita is an exceptional romantic retreat, with curved staircases taking you from one floor to the next and incredible sea views from arched windows.

Ca’n Castello, Ibiza

Set in rock strewn gardens, Ca’n Castello is a fine example of modern architecture with a chic design that heavily features natural elements of stone and wood. Built with glass walls, the exquisite roof terrace makes the most of the 360° panoramic views over the ocean, villa’s private pool and Balearic countryside. The terrace has a docking station – ideal for after parties or recreating the magic of Café del Mar during the day.

Silent Wednesday 41 - Judgemental America Photography Series

Photographer: Joel Parés

Polaroid Launches the Poorman's GoPro Action Cam

The Polaroid Cube

You gotta love all the new extreme sports videos that pop up like mushrooms after rain for the last couple of years.

The technology and reliability of action cameras really revolutionized the way people create videos and content. For once, it actually made it plausible to earn a pay check by doing what you love and not compromising with your passion about sports, outdoor activities or even urban exploration.

With the rise of content creation as job and the access to heavily populated content platforms like YouTube, GoPro-like devices were the next step to autonomous video shooting and self-reliance.

As good as it is however, the camera has a few prominent drawbacks that make space  for a competitor to grab a niche.

Silent Wednesday 39 - Autumn Photography

Artist: Alex Greenshpun

Silent Wednesday 38 - Disney Unhappily Ever After

An Amateur’s Guide to Wildlife Photography

From urban geese and snowy stags in Scotland through to underwater habitats and forest close ups, the standard of images at the 2014 British Wildlife Photography Awards was incredible. You can see the winners’ gallery here. If you’ve been inspired by the amazing images from the competition, professional nature photographer Paul Hobson shares his top tips for amateur photographers looking to capture the great outdoors.

Taking wildlife close-ups

Taking extreme close up photography, also known as macro photography, is a great way to capture a new perspective of nature. But showing the intricate details of wildlife in a larger-than-life way can be tricky. Here are Paul’s top macro tips:


Try to get low: Lying down on the ground to photograph close-ups creates a lovely blur effect before and after your subject, helping it really stand out. A plastic sheet is a useful thing to have in your camera bag to avoid getting wet and muddy.

Silent Wednesday Week 32 - Awesome Spider Macro Photography