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Very Intricate, Surreal and Engrossing Work
Tomasz Maronski paints fascinating forms, which seem to originate from some smoky subconscious realm, then morph into entirely different kingdoms and realities and surround the viewer with the sultry and somewhat dangerous ambiance. They remind me of some “Pan’s Labyrinth” movie concept art. See for yourself. With the artist’s personal permission, here are some of the highlights of his exceptional work :
His Words
I paint on the canvas for almost 10 years. During this time I always improve my work expression and technics, searching for the right, unique ways of expressing either my personality or ideas, fantasy visions hidden inside of me. My adventure with computer graphic has started when I possessed the oil painting skills, but unfortunately I didn’t have time for that. My paintings concern merely the fantasy themes getting inspirations from world surrounded me every day. I focus on the landscapes subject. One of five works becoming very spontaneous but usually after the pre-painting or drawing I specify the aim. At the beginning I always define and describe the color pallet which I’d like to use in my work. I like using one dominating color which accents the main subject. My works consist the subject of some history I invented. Those ideas which I haven’t used yet will be a great part of my masterpieces in near future. The inspiration is everywhere for me. Therefore I can make painting with reference to every subject, but my attitude is various, so my painting world would be changed definitely providing me more constructive ideas.
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Ladies and Cars: Quite an Eye-pleasing Combination!
In fact, simply unbeatable combination for advertising: this is why pretty girls were photographed next to good-looking cars since cars were invented.
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Rediscover the beauty and the mystery of a human face
Portrait-photos.org is a recommended Russian photo site of outstanding quality.
Here are some samples from it:
Photo by Samvel Sevada
Photo by Styush
Photo by Oleg Kozlov
Photo by Alexander Verne
Photo by Mikhail Tarasov
Photo by Alexander Verne
Photo by Ivan Ushakov
Photo by Alex Zinin
Photo by Mikhail Tarasov
Photo by Asnat
Photo by Styush
Photo by Woman (Irina)
The world would not be the same without blondes!
This is a series of various funny things with blondes, lots of accidents, funny situations…etc.
Enjoy! 
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The liability of the merry-go-round is slowly depriving parks and schools of this fun piece of spinning metal and wood. Sad. So before they are all gone, go find the one merry-go-round in your area and take a few spinning pictures. Here are 15 dizzy ones to inspire you.
SPRING SPIN by foreversouls
image by soundman1024
Wheeeee! by ktpupp
Happiness is Spinning by Whateverthing
Spinning Julia by Brit.
Dizzying Playground! by DenisGiles
Spinning Around by Tomer Arazy
Somebody stop the world… by Bah Humbug
Round and round by santheo
GO Rhonda GO! by mx5tx
Whee! by ajschu
Jake & Kylie Spinning by kcolwell
round by woodleywonderworks
spinning by tetraconz
Chester Spin by MOEVIEW
I certainly respect the fearless guys who are ready to parachute anywhere and from everywhere, and from different heights.
But this Russian base jumper was a bit unlucky. But everything was starting well…
Source: zlak
