Harlan's Archives:
The World’s Tallest Buildings
Just came across this really interesting article containing the stats for the world’s tallest buildings. Seems like every day I hear about a new building that is up for world’s tallest, this time the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Mariachi Band Serenades a White Beluga Whale
Because why not?
EVOL’s Miniature City
We’ve been away for a few days…sorry about that. Allow us to get back in the swing with this really unique art installation in Hamburg, Germany by celebrated artist EVOL. This piece, created for a music festival there, features a miniaturized “city”, where people can stomp through like giants, wreckage not included. If only it | More…
Carmageddon’s Iconic Photo
As many of you heard, the famously jammed 405 highway in Los Angeles was shut down last weekend for repairs/construction. During what I’m sure was mayhem, a few adventurous friends, including Jesse Glucksman, decided to have an impromptu dinner (sans actual food) on the abandoned roadway. The picture above is the result.
Close Up Shots of Sand
I’m not sure why, but these photos of sand at a magnification of about 250 times their real size are fascinating to me. As you can tell, each grain of sand is unique, just like snowflakes. View more here.
The iPhone SLR Mount
The iPhone SLR Mount ($190-$249) gives your iPhone access to Nikon or Canon lenses for supposedly great quality photos. I’m not so sure this doesn’t defeat the purpose of having a portable camera that fits in your pocket. Nonetheless, the set includes an aluminum case, a fairly thick lens adapter, and a UV filter, all | More…
