it's like learning a new language

visitheworld: The abandoned wooden bridge Kinsol Trestle in...

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:51:20 +0100

The abandoned wooden bridge Kinsol Trestle in Vancouver Island, Canada (by Bryn Tassel).

letsbuildahome-fr: A range of colourful buildings of both...

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:50:38 +0100

A range of colourful buildings of both Chinese and Western design have been built on a bridge in Linshi Wine Town, southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality

Picture: HAP/Quirky China News / Rex Features

benrogerswpg: Architecture, Invisible Enclosure...

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:48:01 +0100

benrogerswpg:

Architecture, Invisible Enclosure http://bit.ly/10XI1qE

uglybelgianhouses: They are breeding. WE ARE TOTALLY FUCKED.

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:45:45 +0100

uglybelgianhouses:

They are breeding. WE ARE TOTALLY FUCKED.

wandrlust: View South from Simpson Ave., South Bronx, 1989 —...

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:44:36 +0100

wandrlust:

View South from Simpson Ave., South Bronx, 1989 — Camilo José Vergara

americanguide: ALCATRAZ ISLAND - CALIFORNIA ALCATRAZ ISLAND...

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:33:56 +0100

americanguide:

ALCATRAZ ISLAND - CALIFORNIA

ALCATRAZ ISLAND (Sp., pelican), in the bay between San Francisco and Sausalito, is one of the world’s most feared and widely publicized penal institutions, the Federal prison for incorrigibles (visitors by warden’s permission only). Alcatraz, known colloquially as “The Rock,” a 12-acre island, was fortified by the Spanish prior to American occupation. From 1859 it was used as a military prison and a United States Army disciplinary barracks; during and after the World War many conscientious objectors were removed here from Fort Leavenworth. Alcatraz was made a Federal penitentiary in 1933, to house unruly prisoners form other Federal institutions. The rigid discipline, its elaborate barriers to prevent escape, including the “electric eye” to detect the presence of metal on a prisoner, and the names of its notorious inmates have combined to make thousands of newspaper headlines. Swift currents flowing around “The Rock” make escape by water practically impossible. Two prisoners made the attempt in 1938, but their ultimate success or failure is unknown.

—California, A Guide To the Golden State (WPA, 1939)

Before visiting Alcatraz I was worried the island would be some kind of weird Disney type of tourist trap. Such a famous landmark with so much history can often be sucked dry of the uniqueness and truth of the place. I was surprised to find that Alcratraz, although a bit touristy in certain aspects, was pretty damn authentic. It had creepily empty corners and areas everywhere I looked, and I wasn’t left feeling like I had been robbed of the authenticity of the place. Every shadow dripped with history and the past and my mind couldn’t help but creating story lines for every shot I took. Disney it is not.

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EE Berger is a photographer Detroit bred and Brooklyn based. She seeks out emptiness, solitude and peaceful moments and was recently selected as one of Photoboite’s “30 Women Photographers Under 30” for 2013. You can find her on Tumblr at eeberger.tumblr.com, and find her website at eebergerphoto.com.

wandrlust: One Ten Third Street, 2009 — Kim In Sook

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:29:14 +0100

wandrlust:

One Ten Third Street, 2009 — Kim In Sook

guessthatshowiknowyou: Lol, me. DIET SODA RULES.

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:08:14 +0100

guessthatshowiknowyou:

Lol, me. DIET SODA RULES.

fernwehmemoir: Utah 2013

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:39:48 +0100

fernwehmemoir:

Utah 2013

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Sun, 19 May 2013 22:37:07 +0100

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Sun, 19 May 2013 22:28:59 +0100

stupid-face-karen: redkiteslongnights: ihadtimetokill: doctor...

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:27:50 +0100

stupid-face-karen:

redkiteslongnights:

ihadtimetokill:

doctorwho:

“Don’t worry because I’m going to fight them off.”

During the Nerd HQ “Conversations for a Cause” with Matt, Karen, and Arthur

I love this, so very very much.

Some people would say something sly and patronizing to this girl, and make all the grown-ups laugh. “Ohhh the weeping angels are sooo scary bla bla blah.” But Matt asks this young lady if she’s scared, and she’s honest, and he sees the seriousness in her - because she believes this stuff, it’s part of her universe! And he goes into that universe with her, and tells her the truth from her perspective. He doesn’t say “It’s all pretend, sweetie, there’s nothing to be scared of,” or “Those silly weeping angels can’t hurt you,” or “The Doctor’s got it covered,” or dismiss her in any way. He steps into her world, and promises her that she’ll be safe in a language that she understands.

In my opinion this is the dictionary definition of respecting someone else’s beliefs. You win, Matt. You win so damn hard.

i think this is my favourite post on tumblr

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Wed, 15 May 2013 19:23:47 +0100

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Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:12:00 +0100

agogokerenina: ruby sparks |

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:25:42 +0100

agogokerenina:

ruby sparks |

slytherin-dracomalfoy: Well shit how weird is this..

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:16:34 +0100

slytherin-dracomalfoy:

Well shit how weird is this..

These guys are good.

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:51:00 +0100

These guys are good.

malcobb: Ashes to Ashes Meme The Funniest Scenes [1/?]

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:52:31 +0000

malcobb:

Ashes to Ashes Meme

The Funniest Scenes [1/?]

juust daaandyy

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:52:11 +0000

wine, sushi, the bachelor, some good music and my dogs company after a long workday = a good friday night.