MAGENTA - THE NEVER-ENDING GAME BETWEEN THE ASTRONAUT AND THE PLASTILINE RABBIT
Artist NEVERCREW - The small key can reveal everything and involve the visitor in the never-ending game between the astronaut and the plastiline rabbit. The basis of this painting are the idea of creating, of creativity, imagination, thought, discovery and memories; of the great abilities and possibilities which we are all naturally gifted at any age.
240 square meters outdoor painting at the elementary schools of Bozzoreda, Lugano (CH), 2012
(Source: cotdeath)
(Source: andrewbreitel)
Lollapalooza
Over 250,000 music fans attended Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park this past weekend. Lollapalooza 2012 experienced a first for the 15 year old festival: on Saturday, a sudden storm forced everyone out of the park grounds. The evacuation took just 38 minutes.
Concert goers were encouraged to tag their Instagram photos with the hashtag #lolla, some of which were projected on jumbotrons during the festival. Couldn’t make it this year? Check out more photos tagged #lolla, taken by the official @lollapalooza account, or captured at Lollapalooza 2012.
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPovergrown
Weekend Hashtag Project is a series featuring designated themes & hashtags chosen by Instagram’s Community Team. For a chance to be featured on the Instagram blog, follow @instagram and look for a photo announcing the weekend’s project every Friday.
This weekend’s tag was #WHPovergrown, which asked participants to capture photographs of places or objects that nature is trying to take back. Every Monday we feature some of our favorite submissions from the project, but be sure to check out the rest here.
Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPovergrown
Weekend Hashtag Project is a series featuring designated themes & hashtags chosen by Instagram’s Community Team. For a chance to be featured on the Instagram blog, follow @instagram and look for a photo announcing the weekend’s project every Friday.
This weekend’s tag was #WHPovergrown, which asked participants to capture photographs of places or objects that nature is trying to take back. Every Monday we feature some of our favorite submissions from the project, but be sure to check out the rest here.
ART & LSP | WORLD TRIP - PHOTOGRAPHER THOMAS HOLE
Thomas from a small town in the southwest of England.
“I am a self taught photographer, with a huge travelling addiction! I used to be a sponsored skater and through this gained the opportunity to meet many photographers when I was younger, thus sparking an interest in photography.
Before I knew it I had a camera in my hand and what initially began as a hobby soon turned into an obsession. I enjoy every aspect of photography. These photos were taken on my resent around the world trip.
I began the trip carrying around a copious amount of heavy gear, I soon realised that it wasn’t the best decision, no matter what the intention was. I ended up trading in my original ‘travelling’ camera for the small fuji X100, this camera only had one fixed focal length however it was so much fun to use that it didn’t matter and I truly believe it made me look at my surrounding with a completely different view.”
BARE BONES IN BRICKS
Lego art:sculptures by Nathan Sawaya - Mr. Bones for a recent Kiehl’s charity event.
Nathan Sawaya is a New York-based artist who creates awe-inspiring works out of some of the most unlikely things. His recent North American museum tours feature large-scale sculptures using only toy building blocks.
How I Shoot: Macro Nature Photos with @rickyohead
How I Shoot is a series where we ask Instagrammers to tell us about their photo-taking processes. This week, @rickyohead shares his tips for taking up-close photos of nature with a mobile macro lens.
Camera: iPhone 4, with Olloclip macro lens
Vantage Point: Bug’s-eye view, very close to the subject. Crawling in the grass, peeking under a leaf, on my tippy toes to reach a flower — whatever it takes to capture a unique perspective.
Shooting: Public parks and preserves are best, but nature is everywhere if you look carefully. Lighting is key. Early morning is great because of the strong, warm colors and opportunity to get a sharp, backlit shot. For bugs, be patient and don’t be afraid of the critters you find. If they fly away when you approach, they usually land close by. To create depth, try shooting from the side, as opposed to straight down.
Editing: I don’t like to alter a macro nature photo after it’s been taken. All the details and imperfections make it real. The square 1:1 Instagram crop is a great opportunity to frame creatively. On rare occasions, I’ll apply the Instagram Lux filter to add vibrancy and contrast.
For more iPhone macro tips from Ricky, visit his website. @rickyohead would also like to especially acknowledge his friend and macro mentor, @eyefor.
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News
- New York Times: The Candid Cameras of Teammates Keep Stars Humble
- Guest photographers take over the New Yorker’s Instagram account (Follow along at @newyorkermag)
Get Involved
- Weekend Hashtag Project: #WHPovergrown. View some of our favorite photos from last weekend’s worldwide InstaMeet, #WMIMadventure.
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LAND
Photo Illustration, Digital Art by Michal Mozolewski
LAND
Photo Illustration, Digital Art by Michal Mozolewski
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