German Artist Sails on the Thames in a Paper Boat

After carefully folding it on the banks of the Thames, artist Frank Bölter jumped into his origami boat and sailed it under the surprised gazes of passers-by. Named “To The World’s End”, Frank Bölter’s paper boat was part of the Drift 10 art exhibition, in London. It was created out of giant sheets of paper that he and the public at the Canary Wharf Docks folded, using origami techniques. Reinforced with metal poles, the unusual sailing craft didn’t seem to sink, and its creator was so relaxed that he laid back and read a newspaper, while the public stared at him in awe. More after the break...

This is not Frank Bölter first strange boat. In 2007, he put together a boat out of Tetrapack (the aluminum plated cardboard that milk cartons are made of) and sailed in it around Lauenburg harbour, in Germany. Just like “To The World’s End”, it was folded using origami techniques.

Thick Monkey in São Paulo

This statue is called Fat monkey. The thick tourists lying on beaches in Brazil.
To create this sculpture was made of more than 10,000 vetnamok.

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15 Absolutely Brilliant Architectural Photographs

Cuba Gallery, France

Professional photographers combine creativity, artistic vision and technical mastery to take photographs. People in this profession use a wide range of equipment, some of which is specific to certain career fields. Good photographers have a natural eye for composition and can often create an aesthetically appealing photograph out of anything. Here are 15 absolutely incredible architecture photography examples to make your day fresh. More images after the break...

Sydney Opera House

Tewkesbury Abbey (England)

The new Queen Elizabeth Hospital (England)

The Nave in Gloucester Cathedral, England

Modern Architecture in Asakusa Tokyo Japan

The Houston Skyline

New York – The Calm Before the Storm

Dubai Creek Golf Club

ING House at the Amsterdam Zuidas business district

Modern Architecture in Berlin, Germany

New Trade Fair Main Hall, Leipzig, Germany

Puerto Marina, Spain

Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed, Red Square, Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Baobab Tree or Upside - Down Tree

Baobab or Upside-Down Tree grows in Africa and Australia. The legend says that after it was planted by God it kept moving, so God replanted it upside down. These trees can reach heights of 5 to 30 metres (16 to 98 ft) and have trunk diameters of 7 to 11 metres (23 to 36 ft). The cork-like bark is fire resistant and is used for cloth and rope. The leaves are used for condiments and medicines. The fruit, called "monkey bread", is rich in vitamin C and is eaten. The tree is capable of storing hundreds of litres of water, which is tapped in dry periods. More images after the break...

Mature trees are frequently hollow, providing living space for numerous animals and humans alike. Trees are even used as bars, barns and more. The Baobab also features as the Tree of Life in Disney's "Lion King", and is the centrepiece in Disney's Animal Kingdom.

White Elephants

Rare albino Elephants. More images after the break...