Archive for November, 2011
Sometimes close doesn’t only count in horseshoes and hand-grenades.
From Ike: (Whoa there little guy.)
From Aaron: (Wait does the camera have a forcefield?)
From Banjo: (I swear I saw the rock move.)… Read the rest
If you ever had any question about Oregon’s beauty, this timelapse will certainly quell your doubt. Filmed in Oregon and produced by Uncage the Soul Productions, Finding Oregon… Read the rest shows some of the most incredible shots of the state I’ve ever seen.
Also, check out the interview with Ben Canales, photographer
Can’t make it to the mountain this winter? No matter. So long as there’s snow on the ground in the city—and some good hills—you can still have a good time. Watch out for traffic, though.
[Via: The Chive]… Read the rest
Photojournalists Benjamin Drummond and Sara Joy Steele want to show a side of science that often goes overlooked. Based more on observation and than hard data-based research natural history is science so soft as to be considered art. The role of natural historians has long been to document the current… Read the rest
A hiker from Saxons River, Vermont survived 13 hours stuck in quicksand in Southeastern Utah last Wednesday. Robbie Tesar, a 25-year-old student enrolled in a 25-day survival training course, was sucked in when he tried to traverse a “sandy area” on the bank of the Dirty Devil River. That area… Read the rest
This video was created as part of YouTube user TheManimation‘s third year dissertation looking at early forms of animation in contemporary design. What’s been created here is really cool if you think about it. If you were to watch the wheels of this bicycle with the naked eye, all you… Read the rest
This indie rock band from So-Cal has been described as rustic, rousing, boisterous, twangy, bluesy and unconventional. Beyond the typical guitar, bass and vocals, Delta Spirit incorporates large bass drums, various orchestral instruments and the occasional trash can lid to create a rocking experimental sound. Check out the video above… Read the rest
A couple summers ago, a group of friends set out to cycle and skate across New Zealand “in the name of freedom, self-sufficiency and because we like a good challenge.” The trip was documented and released on Vimeo in an inspiring 5-part series. Check out the first part above, and… Read the rest
Surfer or not, this beautiful video will inspire anyone to grab a board and head for the ocean.
[Via: Vimeo]… Read the rest
To some it may seem that the Skyliners have a death wish, but to them it is about “a dream of complete freedom, the freedom of flight.” Sebastien Montaz-Rosset has been following this team of bold adventurers on their exploration into highlining and base jumping around the world–capturing incredible dives,… Read the rest
Sean Fitzgibbon was born without a fibula in his right leg–a major hindrance considering the fibula is responsible, with the help of the tibia, for connecting your knee to your anklebones. At age 3, Fitzgibbon’s right leg was amputated, but this didn’t stop his parents from encouraging his love for… Read the rest
Nothing like a POV shot to make you feel like you’re the one bailing.
From Austin: (Nice air, now about the landing…)
From Tave: (He gave new meaning to the term ‘snow-blind.’)
From Bill: (And it was such a beautiful barrel, too.)… Read the rest
Swiss nude hiking made the news again last week after Switzerland’s top court rejected the appeal of a man fined for trekking in the buff in the canton of Appenzell.
To recap, this story was first reported in early 2009 when a flux of naked Germans trotted into Appenzell and… Read the rest
Tanguy Louvigny uses HDR photography to build this incredible timelapse of the skies. My favorite part starts at 1:45.… Read the rest
As bike ridership continues to grow, the question of what kinds of bikes offer the best in terms of utility and usability for the modern commuter is one that is often raised. The Oregon Manifest 2011 Constructor’s Show, a competition that took place back in September, focused on that question… Read the rest
