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Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:06:16 -0400

griseus: NEW DEEP SEA HYDROTHERMAL VENT COMMUNITIES IN THE...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:06:10 -0400

NEW DEEP SEA HYDROTHERMAL VENT COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTHER OCEAN

The study was performed in the depths of East Ridge Scotie (Antartic Ocean) by ROV (Remoteley Operated Vehicle), a vehicle operated by remote control, which has enabled it to capture the amazing images. Despite the depth and temperature, there is a rich biodiversity down there

Unidentified octopus at 2,394 m depth.
Actinostolid sea anemones surrounded by Vulcanolepas on a chimney with diffuse hydrothermal venting at 138, 2,396 m depth
Undescribed peltospiroid gastropod surrounding single Kiwa sp. and partially covered by Lepetodrilus sp. The pycnogonid Sericosura is at the bottom right of the image ( 2,608 m depth)

Reference: Rogers et al 2012, The discovery of new deep-sea hydrothermal vents communities in the souther ocean and implications for biogeography

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Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:05:30 -0400

wowgreat: Simon C. Page (via reDDstaGG » Colorful Art...

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:05:22 -0400

wowgreat:

Simon C. Page (via reDDstaGG » Colorful Art Pieces by Simon C Page Via Color Design Blog by COLOURlovers / Feed)

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Quirky miniature porcelain sculptures made by Ukranian artists ...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:03:34 -0400

Quirky miniature porcelain sculptures made by Ukranian artists website Anya Stasenko and Slava Leontyev

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malformalady: A red stream runs through the forests of Balenga...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:07:20 -0400

malformalady:

A red stream runs through the forests of Balenga in the Congo

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kajar: Break-Through Miami, Valerie Hegarty (2010)

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:54:04 -0400

kajar:

Break-Through Miami, Valerie Hegarty (2010)

internetpoetry: screenshot by bonsaifiasco

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:51:27 -0400

internetpoetry:

screenshot by bonsaifiasco

Anatomical Manikin with removable organs via Dream Anatomy, c....

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:49:57 -0400

Anatomical Manikin with removable organs via Dream Anatomy, c. 1500-1700

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transparent-flowers: Baby blue Hydrangea. Hydrangea macrophylla.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:49:03 -0400

transparent-flowers:

Baby blue Hydrangea. Hydrangea macrophylla.

odditiesoflife: The Giant Black Catfish that Shook Japan In...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:48:56 -0400

odditiesoflife:

The Giant Black Catfish that Shook Japan

In November 1855, the Great Ansei Earthquake struck the city of Edo (now Tokyo), claiming 7,000 lives and inflicting widespread damage. Within days, a new type of color woodblock print known as namazu-e (lit. “catfish pictures”) became popular among the residents of the shaken city. These prints featured mythical giant catfish (namazu) who, according to popular legend, caused earthquakes by thrashing about in their underground lairs.

The popularity of namazu-e exploded, and hundreds were available within weeks. However, the namazu-e craze abruptly ended two months later when the Tokugawa government, which maintained a strict system of censorship over the publishing industry, cracked down on production. Only a handful survive today; more can be seen here.

Picture 1 - Namazu are normally kept under control by the god Kashima using a large rock. The Great Ansei Earthquake is said to have occurred when Kashima went out of town and left Ebisu (god of fishing and commerce) in charge. In this print, the giant catfish unleashes destruction on the city while Ebisu sleeps on the job. Kashima rushes home while the city burns, and Raijin the thunder god defecates drums.
Picture 2 - Earthquake victims take revenge on the giant catfish responsible for the destruction.
Picture 3 - This print refers to the old Japanese saying, “The most frightening things are earthquakes, thunder, fires, and fathers.” Here, a namazu and the gods of thunder and fire discuss their powers over a fish dinner while a middle-aged man (father) looks on.

somescreencaps: idk i feel like JT being stabbed is a good...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:26:00 -0400

somescreencaps:

idk i feel like JT being stabbed is a good screenshot to jumpstart this blog with

i’ve started compiling all of the stills i’ve been hoarding onto this blog so if you like screenshots of tv shows (and by tv shows i mostly mean parks and rec) then this is the blog for you. but mostly it’s fo rme