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[Melchiah]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check if the book is available in the local library.


EDIT: I found a few more pics here:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/behold/2...s_pagan_rituals_throughout_europe_photos.html

 

[PalaceBrother]

Now I want to play Year Walk again.

 

[SolidusDave]

I find those those two pics of dark forest mysterious and magical. They kinda remind me of Twin Peaks.

More forest pics

 

[Melchiah]

^ Cool colors.

Here's more...

An abandoned rail bridge in Taiwan.

 

[CharlieDigital]

More pics in the link.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/04/europes-wild-men/freger-photography#/

CZECH REPUBLIC
In the village of Nedašov, devils join the retinue of St. Nicholas to frighten children into being good.

Am I the only one that thought of M. Night?

 

[phaze]

More pics in the link.
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/05/finland-in-world-war-ii/100519/
A word of warning; features pics of frozen dead bodies and surgery.


I live in Helsinki, and it's weird to think of the familiar neighborhoods in the depicted condition.

Lovely selection of pics, thanks.

 

[Pro]

Ship shaped hotel in South Korea

 

[forknknife]

^I have the Charles Freger book "Wilder Mann". the pics are so awesome.

And if you like these check out Seattle based artist Stacey Rozich

Ah, he designed the covers for the last Earth records, cool stuff.

 

[questionmark]

An abandoned rail bridge in Taiwan.

Beautiful. Trains actually rode across there? You couldn't get me in that train, that's for sure.

 

[Übermatik]

Great WW2 pics Melchiah. Cunning Finnish...

 

[Melchiah]

Beautiful. Trains actually rode across there? You couldn't get me in that train, that's for sure.

I really have no idea. Perhaps it was only used for those old man-powered rail carts?

Great WW2 pics Melchiah. Cunning Finnish...

Thanks. It's somewhat mindblowing to look at the pics as a local resident. Not to mention, that they were able to keep the outnumbering Russian troops at bay.

Norway

At the top of Svolværgeita, Lofoten, Norway.

The Krubera Cave, Abkhazia, the deepest known cave on earth.

 

[Dead Man]

Those two nature pics are amazing.

Here's more.

The last one is from Sequoia National Park, California.

I find those those two pics of dark forest mysterious and magical. They kinda remind me of Twin Peaks.

Remind me of where I was born (Oregon) and where I grew up (SE Australia, had massive conifer plantations that were eerie as hell.) Fantastic stuff.

Ship shaped hotel in South Korea

Alright, that is bizarre.

 

[Melchiah]

Remind me of where I was born (Oregon) and where I grew up (SE Australia, had massive conifer plantations that were eerie as hell.) Fantastic stuff.

In the northern Finland, where I grew up, there were vast forests of firs. The forest was a magical place to be alone at night.

QFS

 

[DD]

In the northern Finland, where I grew up, there were vast forests of firs. The forest was a magical place to be alone at night.

QFS

Isn't it dangerous? Here in Brazil I'm scared as hell when in the forest, like some giant cat could jump on my back, or a freakin' snake could bite my foot...

 

[Melchiah]

Isn't it dangerous? Here in Brazil I'm scared as hell when in the forest, like some giant cat could jump on my back, or a freakin' snake could bite my foot...

Nah. There are some bears and small vipers in that region, but I've only seen the latter once. In other parts of Finland there are wolves, wolverines (one of my favorite predators, small but feisty, and can drive even a bear away from its prey) and lynxes as well, but I think only the wolves might actually attack people, and even that's quite rare.

 

[Fritz]

Ah, he designed the covers for the last Earth records, cool stuff.

She also did the video for Fleet Foxes' The Shrine/An Argument.

 

[SolidusDave]

The Krubera Cave, Abkhazia, the deepest known cave on earth.

"Depth 2,191 m (7,188 ft)"

:O (not one single drop of course, but still)

Isn't it dangerous? Here in Brazil I'm scared as hell when in the forest, like some giant cat could jump on my back, or a freakin' snake could bite my foot...

Reminds me when I had to walk with an Indian colleague through a forest in Germany in the dark after work. I didn't even realize he could be scared, but of course no one walks through tropical forests alone and/or at night...
Here, literally the worst thing that could happen is that you stumble over a wild boar w/ piglets as it might attack you if you surprised it.
Probably even more likely to get abducted or something...

 

[Melchiah]

"Depth 2,191 m (7,188 ft)"

:O (not one single drop of course, but still)

Huh, I didn't know it was that deep.

Reminds me when I had to walk with an Indian colleague through a forest in Germany in the dark after work. I didn't even realize he could be scared, but of course no one walks through tropical forests alone and/or at night...
Here, literally the worst thing that could happen is that you stumble over a wild boar w/ piglets as it might attack you if you surprised it.
Probably even more likely to get abducted or something...

...or get lost.

 

[SolidusDave]

Huh, I didn't know it was that deep.

and they could still find this little guy at ca. 2 km down there:

 

[Melchiah]

^ Woah!

 

[Dead Man]

In the northern Finland, where I grew up, there were vast forests of firs. The forest was a magical place to be alone at night.

QFS

Beautiful. I grew up with gum trees, but a big conifer forest always feels like home.

 

[Clydefrog]

cool. an asteroid with its own moon recently passed by us

 

[Melchiah]

QFS

 

[Goodacre0081]

 

[iamaustrian]

So our country gets flooded (again) by nature atm and the rescue teams set up those cool protective walls.
they are incredibly thin but withstand billions litres of water. firefighters have to look out for huge flotsam which could penetrate the walls. a huge tsunami would roll over the town then.
walls still stand strong so far though.

It looks pretty surreal. town is called "Grein" and is located in upper austria.

 

[chiQ]

So our country gets flooded (again) by nature atm and the rescue teams set up those cool protective walls.
they are incredibly thin but withstand billions litres of water. firefighters have to look out for huge flotsam which could penetrate the walls. a huge tsunami would roll over the town then.
walls still stand strong so far though.

It looks pretty surreal. town is called "Grein" and is located in upper austria.

That's insane. What are the walls made of?

 

[Goodacre0081]

bill and hillary

Construction of the Eiffel Tower

a different angle of tiananmen square

lots more at http://imgur.com/a/Hk9yT

 

[iamaustrian]

That's insane. What are the walls made of?

aluminium (the blankets)
the construction relies on a 20m(~65ft) deep steel foundation(not visible)

 

[Donos]

 

[way more]

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_vaul..._of_a_platoon_leader_s_equipment_for_the.html

This sketch, of an Army platoon leader of the 29th Infantry Division fully dressed for D-Day, is by Lt. Jack Shea.

According to the 29th Division’s historical website, one of its regiments was part of the first wave at Omaha Beach, with the rest soon to follow. Fighting alongside the 1st Infantry Division and nine companies of Army Rangers, the 29th assaulted the western portion of the beach.

Shea was attached to the 29th as a combat historian. The Historical Division of the War Department, home of these “historical officers,” consisted of officers and enlisted men who were former professors, lawyers, and newspapermen.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_vaul..._of_a_platoon_leader_s_equipment_for_the.html

 

[Melchiah]

Eastern Screech Owl - Master of disguise.

 

[lostinblue]

bill and hillary

Guess he was a player from way back when.

Hey, it could be worse, I could have pulled a joke revolving around balls. Like he couldn't keep them balls in his pants even then.

 

[Bernbaum]

bill and hillary

How good do Hillarys tits look!

 

[SolidusDave]

They are getting smarter!

 

[Mario]

They are getting smarter!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mm1H5DYdlk

 

[SolidusDave]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mm1H5DYdlk

Yeah, noticed the crows at work doing the thing with the nuts. Though they don't do it at pedestrian crossings because there's not much traffic here I guess.

The anecdote about the crows remembering the students was great, don't piss them off or you will end on their hate list haha (I wonder if you can bring them food to sway them in your favor)

 

[Loxley]

From Reddit:

 

[Melchiah]

 

[chiQ]

http://i.imgur.com/E0HAbAG.jpg

My dad does this. I should get some of his photos for in here.

 

[Melchiah]

My dad does this. I should get some of his photos for in here.

I've always wanted to try it, but I suspect my claustrophobic tendencies might be a problem. Unfortunately it would also mean a trip to a warmer climate, and I can't stand heat. =/

 

[Melchiah]

QFS

 

[Rubbish King]

 

[Melchiah]

Never noticed it before, but the boobs are just a triangular prism over her chest.

 

[Gui_PT]

Never noticed it before, but the boobs are just a triangular prism over her chest.

Just the way I like them

 

[Goodacre0081]

,

 

[Melchiah]

^ Cool.

EDIT: Mindblowing.

Source: http://xkcd.com/1225/

 

[Dascu]

,

Wow, excellent camouflage.

 

[Donos]

Like a boss:

Would:

more here: http://www.sadanduseless.com/2013/06/rubber-bands/

 

[Melchiah]

 

[cntr]