Oh, that box, Amy. You’ll dream about that box. It’ll never leave you. Big and little at the same time. Brand new and ancient, and the bluest blue ever.

(Source: doctorwhoblog)

hifructosemag:

L.A.’s Thinkspace Gallery recently traveled across the Atlantic to debut new paintings byAudrey Kawasaki (HF Vol. 25 cover artist) and Esao Andrews (featured in HF Vol. 22) for the annual Scope Basel in Basel, Switzerland. Kawasaki’s new work takes on a psychedelic element as she culls symmetrical patterns from chrysanthemums, sea anemones and internal organs alike. The brains and intestines appear as beautiful and delicate as the flowers; Kawasaki’s ethereal style strips them of any morbidness. In his new paintings, Andrews works with an autumnal color palette, taking us into Bohemian basements inspired by the early-20th-century avant garde. Scope Basel features over 50 international galleries and is open for public viewing June 12-16. Take a look at some of Audrey Kawasaki and Esao Andrews’s new work below.

MORE: http://hifructose.com/2013/06/10/preview-audrey-kawasaki-and-esao-andrews-at-scope-basel/

odditiesoflife:

China’s Incredible Colored Rice Terraces

Incredible panoramic views of colored rice terraces in the mountainous Yuanyang region in China, one of the world’s largest rice-producing areas. The colors of the mirrored landscape are constantly changing due to the time of day and seasonal changes. These terraces were built by hand by the Hani people about 1,300 years ago.

The terraces are dug into the steep slopes of the mountains between 1,000 and 2,000 meters above sea level. Rice is planted once a year in April and harvested in September, when the terraces are flooded to prepare them for the next crop. When the terraces are flooded, the water reflects stunning colors from the sunlight.

Despite the breathtaking beauty of its landscape, the Yuanyang region remains untouched by mass tourism. Its remote, mountainous location, bad roads and lack of a nearby airport deter all but the most determined tourists and photographers.

mikemaihack:

Commission for my favorite headmaster/headmistress duo, Wolverine and Kitty Pryde.

mikemaihack:

Commission for my favorite headmaster/headmistress duo, Wolverine and Kitty Pryde.