Saturday, July 24, 2010

Soccer World Cup Stadium in Germany-The Allianz Stadium

Soccer World Cup Stadium in Germany


The Allianz Stadium

The Allianz Arena is a football (soccer) stadium in the north of Munich. It is known as "FIFA World Cup Stadium Munich" during the 2006 World Cup.



The capacity of the stadium has increased from 66,000 to 69,901 spectators (including standing room).



Dimensions




Stadium: 258m x 227m x 50m

Playing level: 120m x 83m

Gross grass area: 111m x 72m

Playing field: 105m x 68m

Parking garage: 270,000m2



Construction



Total concrete used during stadium construction: 120,000m3

Total concrete used for the parking garage: 85,000m3

Total steel used during stadium construction: 22,000 metric tons

Total steel used for the parking garage: 14,000 metric tons

 

Soccer World Cup Stadium in Germany

Soccer World Cup Stadium in Germany

Soccer World Cup Stadium in Germany

Soccer World Cup Stadium in Germany

Soccer World Cup Stadium in Germany

Soccer World Cup Stadium in Germany

Soccer World Cup Stadium in Germany


Soccer World Cup Stadium in Germany

Soccer World Cup Stadium in Germany 

Soccer World Cup Stadium in Germany

The Wacky Wooden Tub Race of Ito City

The Wacky Wooden Tub Race of Ito City

Every year, since 1956, the Japanese city of Ito has hosted the wooden tub race on Matsukawa River, a fun event that draws competitors and spectators from all around the world.

According to the story, the Japanese women of Ito used wooden tubs and wash boards to clean their laundry at Matsukawa River. When these tools became obsolete, and were about to be replaced by modern washing machines, the people of Ito decided to hang on to their tradition, by starting a tub race along the river. The first wooden tub race was held in 1956, and it’s been organized yearly since then.

Hundreds of people gather on the banks of Matsukawa River, for one of the wackiest competitions in the world. Contestants have to steer the 1 meter in diameter, 30 cm deep, oval-shaped tubs along the 400-meter course, using oars or giant wooden spoons. It sound easy enough, but out-paddling the other contestants without falling out of the tub, is harder that you think.

Another cool fact about the tub race of Ito City is the contestants usually dress up in themed costumes, mostly as geishas and samurai.







The Wacky Wooden Tub Race of Ito City



The Wacky Wooden Tub Race of Ito City



The Wacky Wooden Tub Race of Ito City



The Wacky Wooden Tub Race of Ito City

Strange Contact Lenses

Strange Contact Lenses

Check out these strange contact lenses, from a football contact lens to a smiley to even a cat eye lens. Enjoy these strangest contact lenses ever worn!

Strange Contact Lenses 

 
Strange Contact Lens
Mickey Mouse contact lens. 


Dior Contact Lenses
The Dior Eyes - designer branding!


Sports Contact Lens
 Sports Lenses to reduce glare from the sun.


Cat Eye Contact Lens
Cat Eye.


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Extra Sparkle!


Football Contact Lens
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EMBRIO - One-Wheeled Motorcycle!

EMBRIO - One-Wheeled Motorcycle!

The EMBRIO Advanced Concept is a one-wheeled recreational and commuting vehicle for the year 2025, designed by the Canadian company Bombardier Recreational Products. Although the riding position is similar to that of a motorcycle, the vehicle uses sensors and gyroscopes to balance up to two passengers on a large single wheel whilst driving. Specifications and pictures of this weird motorcycle are showed below:

One-Wheeled Motorcycle!

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NAME: EMBRIO Advanced Concept

DEVELOPED BY:Bombardier Recreational Products

STATUS: Concept

YEAR: 2003

DRIVE SYSTEM: Fuel cell electric

FUEL: Hydrogen

LENGTH: 1,240 mm (48.8 in)

WIDTH: 700 mm (27.5 in)

HEIGHT: 1,200 mm (47.5 in)

WEIGHT: 164 kg (360 lbs)

SEATING CAPACITY: 2

 One-Wheeled Motorcycle!

One-Wheeled Motorcycle!

Although the vehicle will also remain stable when motionless, with two small front wheels deployed at speeds below 20 kilometres per hour (12.5 mph). To move forward, the rider activates a trigger on the left handlebar. At a speed of 20 kilometres per hour (12.5 mph) the front wheels or “landing gear” retracts so the rider is balancing on the large single wheel. To turn the rider leans to the left or right. The brake is activated by a trigger on the right handlebar. Fuel cells running on hydrogen provide electricity for the electric motor which drives the single wheel.



Frozen in time: Incredibly detailed images of animals captured using high-speed photography

Frozen in time: Incredibly detailed images of animals captured using high-speed photography




An archer fish jumps up at a cricket placed on a leaf above its tank, an osprey plucks a fish from a pond and a ladybird flutters from its leaf.

These stunning images were captured using high speed photography and show familiar animals in a series of spectacular action shots.


Photographer Scott Linstead, 33, went to extraordinary lengths to light fish, insects and reptiles with a flash gun for just a few thousandths of a second.



A ladybird is captured in incredible detail as it opens its wings
A ladybird is captured in incredible detail as it opens its wings




Even the water droplets falling from this frogs legs are caught using high speed flash
Even the water droplets falling from this frog's legs are caught using high speed flash







The former teacher spent up to a week arranging the lighting and phototraps, which triggered the camera and flash immediately the creature came into view.

The human eye and reaction speed on the shutter release button are rarely quick enough to take the photos manually.

Some of the pictures were taken in the wild, while others - such as the bee - were even staged on his kitchen table, in a warehouse or pet shop.

The stunning photograph of the Common Basilisk - or Jesus Lizard - running across water was taken in a warehouse using a high-speed flash.

The lizard earnt its name through its ability to walk on water.

Scott said: 'Recognising the moment that is critical in any animal behaviour is easy enough - choosing the proper technique and applying it is the challenge.

'Using the phototrap, I can not only photograph the elusive but also the unimaginably quick.



shot of an Archer fish spitting water up at an insect.



An Archer fish leaps up out of the wate to grab an insect. High speed flash froze the moment.

An Archer fish squirts water and then leaps up to grab an insect and is captured using a high speed flash





A bee comes in for landing on a flower as tiny motes of pollen float in the air
A bee comes in for landing on a flower as tiny motes of pollen float in the air





'I overcome the limitation of human reaction time and endurance for photographing phenomena that occur once a day and on no particular schedule.

'The two most obvious cases where the trap is essential is when the photographer cannot be there to trip the shutter or when the event occurs so quickly it is beyond the practical reaction time of the photographer. '  The outside shots were more often produced with 'traditional' techniques, using a hand-held camera with a fast lens.

Scott, from Quebec, Canada, said his obsession with high speed wildlife photography required a lot of patience but the results made it worthwhile.

He said: 'The most frustrating scenario is when all the variables necessary to make a great shot come together with the exception of one, minor variable that ruins the whole shot.

'This can be as simple as a curious bystander coming to ask a question and scaring off a wild subject.

'This is part of what led me to photograph in the studio.'  Scott imported the archer fish from Singapore and placed the live crickets on the overhead vegetation to encourage them to jump and squirt.



Using high speed shutter speed, the photographer managed to capture this incredible shot of an Osprey grabbing its prey
Using high speed shutter speed, the photographer managed to capture this incredible shot of an Osprey grabbing its prey




There's no escape for this locust caught by a Chameleon's sticky long tongue
There's no escape for this locust caught by a Chameleon's sticky long tongue



He said: 'The tricky part is not capturing the 'squirt' but rather lighting the aquarium in a way so as to not show any reflections on the many glass surfaces.

'The breach behaviour was captured purely by chance while trying to photograph the spitting behaviour.

'When I lowered the 'cricket perch' too low to the water's surface, the fish would jump out to try to grab it manually instead of the more sophisticated method that it is known for.'  The photo of the bee was taken on Scott's kitchen table.

He said: 'This studio image was birthed out of the desire to have full control over the habitat and lighting for an insect flight shot.

'A custom-made Plexiglass device was used to guide the bee's flight path.

'I also oriented the set so that the flightpath pointed directly at my open patio door so the bee could fly right to freedom after tripping the camera.'

: Using high speed flash, Scott's amazing shot of the 'Jesus' lizard, so called because of it's ability to 'walk' on water.



 Using high speed flash, Scotts amazing shot of a bat frozen in mid-flight as it swoops over water



 Using high speed flash, an amazing shot of the 'Jesus' lizard left, so called because of it's ability to 'walk' on water and a bat is reflected in the still stream





His photographs of the treefrog, jumping green frog, sugarglider and chameleon were also taken in a studio.

Scott lured the BlueJay into his photo in Quebec, Canada, by scattering their favourite snack of peanuts.

The bat was photographed in the wild in Arizona, USA, where the extremely dry climate allows for a high frequency of bats flying in to drink.

And the moorhen was captured during a boat trip in central Florida, United States.

The Great Grey Owl was photographed during a snow storm in Ontario, Canada.

And Scott spent four days in a hide at the edge of a pond in Kangasala, Finland, to get his photo of the osprey.

He said: 'This location near the city of Tampere is arguably the best spot on earth to photograph this behaviour.

'Twelve hours per day in the hide produced this image on the second day.'

Gemma Atkinson Bikini Candids at the Miami Beach

Gemma Atkinson Bikini Candids at the Miami Beach


Gemma Atkinson was spotted flaunting a bikini top and denim shorts at the Miami beach, Florida, while relaxing in a playful mood. She looked quite happy and didn’t object the photographers who were taking her pictures.
It was almost like she was posing for the paparazzi. Watch the Gemma Atkinson Bikini Pictures below.

Gemma Atkinson Bikini Candids at the Miami Beach



Gemma Atkinson Bikini Candids at the Miami Beach



Gemma Atkinson Bikini Candids at the Miami Beach



Gemma Atkinson Bikini Candids at the Miami Beach



Gemma Atkinson Bikini Candids at the Miami Beach



Gemma Atkinson Bikini Candids at the Miami Beach



Gemma Atkinson Bikini Candids at the Miami Beach



Gemma Atkinson Bikini Candids at the Miami Beach>

The Paper Sculptures Of Jeff Nishinaka

The Paper Sculptures Of Jeff Nishinaka

Los Angeles based Jeff Nishinaka is one of the world’s best paper manipulating artists. He creates amazing 3D paper sculptures, by handling paper in the least invasive way.

Although you could swear Jeff Nishinaka has been creating paper sculptures since the day he was born, he didn’t discover his passion for this art form until he attended the Art Center College. He was determined to become a painter, when he was given assignments in both graphic design and fashion drawing to experiment with different art mediums. He had what he likes to cal an “ah-ha!” moment when he discovered paper, and has remained faithful ever since.

He began working with different types of paper, learning how to shape, bend and twist them onto various shapes that ultimately became amazing artworks. Because he treats paper like a living, breathing thing, Jeff Nishinaka manipulates paper in the least invasive way, trying to maintain its integrity. This makes his works special, and easy on the eyes.

Jackie Chan, a close friend of Jeff Nishinaka, owns the biggest collection of the artist’s paper masterpieces





The Paper Sculptures Of Jeff Nishinaka



The Paper Sculptures Of Jeff Nishinaka



The Paper Sculptures Of Jeff Nishinaka



The Paper Sculptures Of Jeff Nishinaka



The Paper Sculptures Of Jeff Nishinaka



The Paper Sculptures Of Jeff Nishinaka



The Paper Sculptures Of Jeff Nishinaka



The Paper Sculptures Of Jeff Nishinaka



The Paper Sculptures Of Jeff Nishinaka

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