Lu Guang was born 1961 in Zhejiang province of China and encountered photography at the age of 20 when working in a silk factory. He studied at Beijing’s Tsinghua University from 1993 to 1995 and has since worked as a freelance photographer. His work is focused on social and economic issues. Here is his documentary project “Pollution in China.”
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Alaska has quickly become the favorite fishing spot in the United States. It is riddled with rivers, various kinds of fish such as Coho, King and the famous Silver salmon as well as trout and various other fish. There are basically endless choices for fishermen here, all making a fantastic “catch of the day”, and it’s one of the many reasons Alaska continues to be one of the most popular destinations for outdoor recreational activities. Year after year people from all over the world travel to Alaska in order to enjoy the magnificent surroundings, check out the wildlife, fish, and bottom line, get the most out of their vacations. You’ll be certain to catch all the fish you could possible want when you visit Alaska and its scenic and almost mystical atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop. A new favorite vacation destination for fishermen is the Nushagak River.
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Forbes is out with its new billionaires list. Here’s the Top 5. Mexican telecom magnate Carlos Slim Helu is #1.
Su Blackwell likes fairy tales and folk-lore and is making several book-sculptures where she cuts out shapes from old books and make them to something new. Here you can see that she has made mini-trees and plant sculptures that she has protected inside glass boxes. She does also cut-out illustrations and other stuff as well. You can take a look at some of the book art where she has cut out castles and trees and made them look like they are growing out of the pages, like the plot has come alive. Why she’s using paper has something to do with the fact that paper has been used for communication since its invention.
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Siberian craftsman Anatoly Konenko is responsible for the smallest aquarium in the world. A glass cube measuring 30 x 24 x 14 mm, filled with multicolor stones and sand, contains 10 ml of water for a tiny fish. It also have a little water purification filter to keep the water healthy for fish. Only baby fish can fit inside the tiny glass cube that is the world’s smallest aquarium.
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