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How Bring the World to Your Finger Tip

webmaster — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:24:44 +0000

The collages created by Stephen Wilkes are quite stunning, giving the fact the little elements fall perfectly into place to form the master piece. Believe it or not the artist uses around thirty to fifty photos to create these time moving from day to night fluid photos.

Look at how all the taxi follow the flow of traffic.

Pay attention to how time changes from day light from the right to night to the left of this collage.

This is how you bring the world to your finger tip.

This collage kinda remind me of the gateway to Gotham City.

The clock is always turning in these photos.

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How to Fight for an Urban Turf

webmaster — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:54:14 +0000

Are you tired of seeing cars and parking spaces in your urban living area? If this is how you feel then you are on the same boat with artists: Helsinki-based artists Otto Karvonen and Jon Irigoyen. These artists try to bring some green into the city. The idea is as simple as putting sod over a parking space,bring out your chairs, and light up the fire to start a barbecue like you are in the park.

This is how you roll out the park in style. Remember it doesn’t have to be real sod, you can use artificial one and reuse them over and over again.

Start the fun and people will come to join you! Reclaim the natural spaces around you!

When the urban live is too much this may be the only thing you could do to find relaxation in a busy day.

How to Create a PopUp City Book

huolielie — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:35:23 +0000

You know how Facebook has Farmville and Cityville, well this cool artist has something that you call a Popville. It is a popup book that bring a city into 3d. Popville was created by Anouck Boisrobert and Louis Rigaud is the perfect book for your budding urban planner.

This is how you present the perfect construction of a city in a in expensive manner.
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How to find The Ultimate Ancient City Ruins

webmaster — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:55:27 +0000

What can you find in this ancient city ruin? There are no golds or silvers here, only a special earthly impression.

It quite interesting how you can find a face from the ruins of a city. There are absolute no explanation for this kind of things. Nature has a very special way of creating art. The face pops out pretty naturally from the mountain peaks.
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Cigarette Ash Landscape Art

huolielie — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:53:50 +0000

Who can think about creating landscape art on cigarette ash but Yang Yong Liang. What an incredible way to make a piece of art. I wonder how he could do it at the first place. Guess he might have used photo effects to create special images on the ash…

Landscape city view on each layer of the cigarette ash

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Why Tokyo Japan is the most Expensive City to live

webmaster — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:16:38 +0000

Believe it or not this small city is as pricey as it gets. It is smaller than L.A, but the cost of living here is simply outrageous if you are looking at it from an average person’s point of view. After looking at these data, it makes you wonder, how much do I have to make in order to live here?

*Tokyo, Japan
*Rank in 2009: 2
*Food: Lunch at a restaurant: $18
*Can of beer from grocer: $3.37
*One kg of rice: $8.47
*One dozen eggs: $3.78
*Entertainment: Movie ticket: $22
*Appliances: Washing machine: $879
The strength of the yen has brought Tokyo back to the No. 1 spot on ECA International’s ranking for the first time since 2005. In addition to the costs above, rent for a two-bedroom apartment for expats is typically more than $5,000 per month in Tokyo, according to data from EuroCost International. While visitors need more pocket money here than in any other city, the monthly consumer price index in Tokyo’s wards has actually dropped year-on-year for 14 straight months as of May 2010, based on figures from Japan’s statistics bureau.

Architec’s Mammoth Wood City Model – Unique Art

webmaster — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:16:39 +0000

This is the real thing art lovers, this is a scale model of Moscow 1-500. This model has a dimension of 1540 square feet (144 square meters) and it is located at the Moscow exhibitions.
It was built in 1988 and people are constantly updating it according to the new development of the city. What a mammoth model and what a huge task for the team who is in charge of maintaining this piece of art. You gotta love the vision of this artist from time to time.

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Odd Climate Yields A beautiful side of Coastal Australia

webmaster — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:46:28 +0000

Australia is a country, a continent, and an island by itself. It is a unique place on earth where various extreme climate prevail. In September of 2009, a dust storm engulfed the coastal area of Sydney. In this small collection of photos, one could see the affects of a dust storm on Australia. It was a rare event and it was extremely beautiful. A dust storm or sandstorm is a meteorological phenomenon common in arid and semi-arid regions. Dust storms arise when a gust front blows loose sand and dust from a dry surface. Particles are transported by saltation and suspension, causing soil erosion from one place and deposition in another. The Sahara and dry lands around the Arabian peninsula are the main source of airborne dust, with some contributions from Iran, Pakistan and India into the Arabian Sea, and China’s storms deposit dust in the Pacific. Dust storms in Australia are not uncommon but are usually restricted to the inland. Occasionally, during widespread drought, dust storms reach coastal areas. Australia is the driest inhabited continent and only Antarctica is drier.

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How to see the beauty of your city

webmaster — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:19:04 +0000

What a lovely way to capture the image on your city. Once seeing this photo, you will remember your city where ever you go. You will always have a story to tell people about your city.
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Unique Modern Living Styles – Gentrification – Urban Sprawl

webmaster — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:49:50 +0000

Urban sprawl is the spreading of a city and its suburbs to rural land at the outskirt of an urban area. Urban sprawl forces people to become regular commuters; they have to drive long distances to get into down or to go to work. Residents of sprawling neighborhoods tend to produce more pollution per person and suffer more traffic problems. Another negative effect of this phenomenon is the endangering of nature and wilds lives. Roads have to be constructed to make transportation possible for the commuters. These new roads create water runoffs, which leads to pollution of the rivers and ocean. Land developers are willing to destroy any natural habitats to build homes to meet demand of new home owners. Many home owners do not know about the negative effects of urban sprawl, they are often focus on their individual needs and preferences.

Gentrification is the movement of upper and middle income white residents moving into older neighborhoods due to is architectural values. This movement occurs to wealthy people who once thought that living in the suburban area was ideal; they have second thoughts about their dwelling place. Life in the suburban is too quiet and boring for them; they need the excitements of the older neighborhood where there are historical values, good restaurants, and entertainment centers. Although, some people may think that it is dangerous for a wealthy family to undergo gentrification because older cities often have negative urban issues. People who are involved in gentrification often like the companionships of other people in the city. The busy life style in the city provides them with a sense of an exciting culture. Gentrification does not occur everywhere, it normally occurs in cities where investors are willing to poor money into making a new urban area.

Best Night-Life Cities in the World

webmaster — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:35:22 +0000

Top Ten Nightlife Cities for Evening Life Style
If you are someone who likes to have fun and have the full taste of life, then you must check out this list of cities. From expensive restaurant to the coolest resorts, they have it all.

Number 1- Las Vegas, Nevada

The undisputed No. 1 nightlife city, Las Vegas has become the go-to place for raucous bachelor parties across the world. Whether it’s drinking, gambling or stripping you’re after, you’ll find every sinful whim catered for somewhere along The Strip — a glorious stretch of neon-lit hotels, casinos and clubs in the heart of the Nevada Desert. Highly recommended is The Palm, where you can relax in the Playboy Suite before heading down to the casino for a flutter and partying it up at the hotel’s celebrity-filled Ghostbar or Rain nightclub. Oozing tacky glamor and flamboyant Elton John-approved style, Las Vegas is the place to get your wallet (and any body part you want) sucked completely dry.
Number 2-Ibiza, Spain

Those who like their clubbing fast-paced, frenzied and frenetic will love Ibiza, an illuminated Balearic Island that sits just off the coast of Spain. Renowned for the world-famous DJs who flock here every summer to play its clubs, and for its party-goers who spend most of their week-long holidays in Ecstasy- and alcohol-induced hazes, Ibiza certainly isn’t for the faint-hearted. Nevertheless, the island itself is a natural beauty, with long stretches of beach, rustic architecture and more U.N. World Heritage sites than revelers can spoil. Space, Pacha, Privilege, and Amnesia are among some of the island’s most famous clubs, and are perfect for trance lovers looking to sweat ‘n’ sway until noon the next day. For those who like their clubbing experience just a little bit more serene, Ibiza also offers chill-out bars, such as the iconic Café del Mar, where you can watch the sun set behind the shimmering Mediterranean. Spread across Ibiza Town and San Antoni, Ibiza has become the European capital of getting up to no good.

Number 3- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Sex is brought out of bedrooms and onto the streets in Brazil’s heady capital, where horizontal dancing can often be seen taking place in some of the city’s darkest clubs — if you look hard enough. Full of passion, soul and spirit, Rio’s party season doesn’t stop when the annual carnival does; the idea here is to flirt, dance and drink year-round, all with as little money as possible. While there are certainly nightclubs to feed your social addiction — if not a little scattered about — Rio’s nightlife tends to revolve around street parties, smaller bars in squares and plazas and gatherings on the beach, such as the famous Copacabana. Of course, if you do crave hip hangouts rather than plastic chairs and tables set in streets, head to the upscale area of Ipanema. More about getting laid than getting blind drunk, the sexy Brazilians sure know how to have a good time with their caipirinhas and innate sense of cool.

Number 4 – Amsterdam, Holland

You wouldn’t think it to look at it, but behind Amsterdam’s beautiful architecture lies a city of complete and utter sin. Whether it’s the drug-filled cakes on offer at the cozy bars and cafes that line the streets or the women-for-rent on display in the windows of the Red Light District, the Dutch capital has become a top destination for strictly adult-only entertainment. Here the drink is strong (most beer is around 5%), the women are easy and, more significantly, the drugs are legal. What more could any night owl want from a trip to Europe? For cocktails and designer décor head to the packed-out bars around Wolvenstraat and Leidseplein, but if local ales and wood-paneled bars are more your thing, you’ll be better suited to the venues in Zeedijk.
Number 5- London, United Kingdom

While Brits are known for their stiff upper lips, there’s nothing remotely stiff about clubbing in London (apart from the numerous members standing at attention at superclub G.A.Y., of course). From the fashionable haunts of Mayfair to the rough ‘n’ ready pubs of Camden, London is rampant with those with an appetite for a good time. If you’re on the hunt for local celebrities, head to Boujis in swish South Kensington, the favorite club of British princes William and Harry. While the discreet members-only venue may be one of the hardest places in the city to gain access to, inside is a world of high-earning splendor, with hedge-fund managers clinking champagne flutes with couture-clad society girls. If you’re bounced back at the entrance, head to the equally fabulous Mahiki or Cuckoo Club, both of which omit the same hedonistic vibe.

If you like your bars with a few more rough edges, however, Amy Winehouse’s favorite hangout, The Hawley Arms in Camden, may be just the ticket (just make sure you’ve had your jabs before entering). Finally, if you want a taste of Vegas in the British capital, check out The Casino at The Empire in Leicester Square, where you’ll be able to enjoy fine dining, expertly mixed drinks and the best damn poker tables this side of the pond, James Bond-style.

Number 6- Miami, Florida

Driven by the fickle natures of fashion and celebrity, Miami’s hot spots are as interchangeable as the weather. What’s hot one week might not be the next, but revelers are guaranteed that there’ll always be somewhere fabulous to cut loose and kick back with a mojito or two. With Art Deco clad to every façade, a distinct Latin vibe pulsing out of speakers and more expensive pouts and poses than on Victoria Beckham’s face, South Beach is where the jet set go wild until their well-heeled feet can’t take it anymore.

One of the most long-standing hot spots is Skybar, which sits pretty in the Shore Club hotel and comprises four equally sumptuous bars (usually propped up by famous faces). If you’re feeling the cool factor, you may also want to check out places like Nikki Beach or Mansion, where you can rub shoulders with A-list chums until the wee hours. Extravagant and exotic (thanks to its proximity to Cuba), they certainly don’t call it Miami Vice for nothing.

Number 7-Dublin, Ireland

The Irish know how to drink (just ask bad-boy actor, Colin Farrell), so it’s hardly surprising that their capital, Dublin, is also the capital of Ireland’s party scene. While it’s certainly not cheap, you’ll get a lot of Guinness for your Euro, that’s for sure. Head to the appropriately named Temple Bar area for hundreds of pre-club bars and pubs, such as the Temple Bar Pub and Doheny & Nesbitt, where you’ll mingle with burly rugby team members necking as much ale as they can get down their gullets. You’ll also be able to jig to traditional Irish music, mimicking the wonderful dancing exhibited by Jack and Rose in Titanic.

If you like something a little more civilized, Dublin’s probably not for you, but seeing as you’re here already, head to the Octagon bar tucked inside the Clarence Hotel or the No27 bar at the Shelbourne. Here you’ll be able to sip on stylish cocktails without being dragged into an unbecoming drinking game.

Number 8-New York City, New York

They call it the city that never sleeps for a reason; open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, New York’s throbbing nightlife will never run out of, um, throb. Whether it’s Sex and the City-style cocktail bars you’re after on the Upper East Side or Coyote Ugly-esque dives in the meatpacking district, you’re sure to find New York one of the most diverse clubbing capitals in America. The birthplace of disco, famed for clubs like Studio 54 and Bungalow 8, New York is where the party originally began. For the loudest clubs and hippest bars in the city hail a yellow cab to downtown, but if you’re looking for live music or jazz, bar-crawl between hole-in-the-wall bars in the East Village.

It’s not all about the clubs and bars in Manhattan either; here, sophistication is key, and much of the partying takes place in super-sized restaurants, where drinks turn into dinner and dinner turns into dancing. What’s more, when you don’t feel like plying yourself with alcohol, you could always take in one of the dazzling shows at Times Square — there’s always something showing. While there may be an air of arrogance and a “you’re not good enough” attitude about New York’s nightlife, it wouldn’t be New York without a few bouncers telling you “no.”

Number 9- Moscow, Russia

What was once crushed by communism has now risen from the ashes to become a mecca of glorious hedonism, with high-rollers from across the globe descending on spire-laden Moscow to splash the cash on vodka and other sinful things. While you may need to dress to the nines in Moscow due to the strict face-control policy on many of its nightclub doors, once you’re past the velvet ropes it all becomes worth it. Head to Fabrique first, where you’ll be able to soak up the slick décor from the on-site restaurant before moving onto the dance-floor for a full-on club experience.

If you get bored — though we highly doubt that will happen — move on to Club First, which is where Roman Abramovich and his hard-partying pals like to kick back. If you’ve enjoyed a night of debauchery and still can’t find the woman of your dreams, head over to Doll’s, Moscow’s high-end strip club, to watch a harem of Russian beauties shake their “thangs.” With every club in Moscow packed with sharp-suited businessmen and six-foot blond model look-alikes, this certainly isn’t what you’re used to.

Number 10- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

We said we’d bring you the top 10 nightlife cities, but we never said all of them would be classy. The mother ship for spring-breakers everywhere, Cabo San Lucas, on Mexico’s southern tip, is where young revelers from across the world come to gyrate against each other, down tequila shots and sleep in their own pools of puke. Party animals should head to downtown Cabo, where the heady mix of sun, surf and sand lowers inhibitions from dusk ’til dawn. Check out El Squid Roe or Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina for live music before carrying on the night at the Giggling Martin or Rio Grill. Tanked-up and ready to dance, finish the night at the provocatively titled Body Shot, Cabo’s largest nightclub, where you’ll rub shoulders with the likes of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson.