The work of Georges Rousse is unique in the world of photography, as his process goes far beyond just lighting a scene and capturing an image on film. Rousse is, in essence, a “sculptural photographer”, in that he alters the scene with elaborate and precise paint patterns and physical manipulations to yield an entirely new space. Much of his work consists of altering abandoned places, and to the casual observer, it may appear that Rousse has superimposed color and geometry upon these images....

The photophile’s muse, the Leica M7 was a gorgeous camera even before Hermes got ahold of it. But for those who desire an even sexier retro-minded Leica, Hermes has touched up the M7 with added vintage appeal. The Leica M7 Hermes Edition 35MM Camera features a soft chrome finish wrapped in calfskin leather, a look certain to make photo film purists purr with delight. This limited edition Leica is only for those with a hefty budget, as the 100 units of this version will come with a $14k price tag....

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Some may recognize the firm KISKA for their work with KTM, manufacturer of performance motorcycles and open-cockpit vehicles. KISKA has always pushed the envelope in design, and the Opel Rak E is no exception. This four wheel, single-row vehicle is designed to seat two comfortably under a forward-rising windshield. Its exterior is sharp and angular, with a curvy aerodynamic rear end that is accented by a pair of extended rear wheels....

Wall & Deco has created an alternative to mural paintings by creating outdoor wall paper. The paper is applied similarly to interior wall paper and then blankets the sides of buildings with massive enlarged graphic design pieces. Images are able to be blown up and the paper is applied with a special adhesive and then a finishing treatment. This innovative idea replaces regular and ordinary exterior paint and gives bold personality and spunk to several modern buildings....

Hihn tells the story of finding and wanting to make use of his father’s old analog camera and searching for a way to circumvent the high cost of purchasing and developing actual analog film. Instead of putting the camera down, however, Hihn re-strategized and combined his vintage equipment with his digital photography skills. By holding his high quality digital camera over the older analog model and positioning it so that the lens looks directly into the older camera’s viewfinder, Hihn is able to capture an image that’s even more beautiful than the original gorgeous landscape shots he would have taken using a single camera....

Paper Cameras | If you’ve ever uttered the phrase “we can always photoshop it later”, it’s time for you to go back to basics. Long before photography was about megapixels and photo editing, it was about little more than film and light. To show you how simple (and beautiful) photography can be, we’ve compiled a list of 10 paper cameras that reflect the purity of photography. If you could use a bit of photographic inspiration, read on– and be prepared to interact....

The new museum has replaced another that housed a massive collection of Dali’s works for nearly 30 years but was not itself indicative of the artist’s wild imagination. Salvador Dali Museum – St Petersbug, Florida The new Salvador Dali Museum provides 68,000 interior square feet for Dali’s artwork and admirers. The new space features 100s of Dali’s paintings and other artwork, which range from postcard size illustrations to massive, 15′ masterworks....

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Now, that said, it’s not quite as powerful as its big brother (though what it’s got under the hood is more than enough to play most PC games). The SteamBoy features a quad-core CPU, 4 GB of RAM, 32GB of built-in memory and a five inch 16:9 touchscreen. Of course, given that it’s equipped with game streaming functionality, all of those features become a little irrelevant if you’ve access to a desktop computer or the Internet – in such situations, it can stream gameplay directly to your box....

It’s inescapable– the urge to walk away from our civilized lives and find peace in nature. For every cubicle and cookie cutter suburb, there’s a man or a woman who desires for an escape to our natural roots. Treehouse living has been the dream of many since childhood, and to celebrate our drive to escape here are 10 of the very best treehouses in the modern world. 02 Sustainability Treehouse View in gallery Looking to elevate your living a bit?...

What is a Cruiser Bike As the name implies, a cruiser bike is a casual rider’s dream, intended for pedaling along at a comfortable pace, cruising down the boulevard or the boardwalk. Comfort is the major consideration of the cruiser, with upright handlebars that allow for a natural, relaxed riding posture, if one that is not particularly streamlined. Shocks abound in cruiser bikes, as do large, padded seats geared to make you feel good as they cup your sweet glutes as you wheel along....

So settle in, chaps, pick up some industrial-grade, gluten-free, jalapeno popcorn and kick back with the 30 best action movies for men. The 5th Element The breakout role of Milla Jovovich, The 5th Element offers up unlikely heroes in the form of the chattering Chris Tucker and a pair of priests put between death and humankind. Humor, action, and Gary Oldman as the strange, murderous Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg complete the package....

As a result, they sort of fell out of the public eye. To fill the void, other organizations – MSI, ASUS, and Razer, to name a few – established themselves as the new darlings of desktop gaming. That might all have changed this past Saturday, however. Alienware has returned with another bold design and a powerful set of hardware to match. Just this past weekend, they unveiled the Alienware Area 51 new design: a complete re-imagining of their customizable desktop gaming PC....

The French artist Xavier Veilhan has completed work on a wild new sea craft, aptly named Blue Boat. The Blue Boat is about as blue as it gets, covered in blue paint and upholstery from bow to stern, starboard to port. Every inch of Blue Boat is light blue in color, save for the dials that rest behind its steering wheel. Veilhan calls it a “monochrome nautical sculpture”, very much in line with his perspective as a sculptor and installation artist....

With the one exception of putting a wedding band on your left ring finger, most people don’t know or care about the meaning of where they don their rings. Modern pop culture calls for finding the biggest bling you can and slapping it onto whatever finger it fits best. While ring placement may appear random, you could accidentally be sending someone the wrong message, or miss important symbolism behind ring finger placement....

Earlier this year, RM Auctions and Sotheby’s — the two behemoths of vintage car auctions — announced a new partnership. The Pinnacle Collection at Monterey is the result of this partnership, one of the most celebrated collections of vehicles to share the stage. As of now, it includes 9 vintage Ferraris (including a 1959 GT California), a few pairs of Porsches, Mercedes and Lamborghinis, plus a handful of one-off gems....

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Boucan by Hotel Chocolat – St. Lucia Lovers of fine chocolate and Caribbean relaxation will discover an ideal retreat at Boucan by Hotel Chocolat, a new luxury hotel on the island of St. Lucia. Boucan is located on the Radot Estate, the one-of-a-kind chocolate plantation maintained by British chocolatier Hotel Chocolat. Visitors to this progressive hotel are welcomed to explore the estate at their leisure, walking amongst the cocoa trees and even taking part in the chocolate making process....

It’s official– the H1N1 swine flu virus has grown so large that it has infected fashion. In the case of designer Marjan Kooroshnia, this isn’t a bad thing. This designer’s swine flu masks are both visually appealing and technically progressive. Kooroshnia’s flu masks are printed with thermochromic ink that responds to the body temperature of their wearer. Should your breathing temp begin to increase, these masks change color to alert you and passers by....