Wise man once said - „Winter makes a bridge between one year and another and, in this case, one century and the next“, making this time of the year the most magical and gathering one. Taking into consideration the cold and the snow, most people think that challenges mean more when obstacles are higher than usual. Being attracted to the...

“People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves.” ―Paulo Coelho Today marks the five-year anniversary of a close friend’s unexpected passing.  This morning I caught myself reflecting on that dreary morning when I received the news, and how several colleagues and acquaintances whom I barely knew came up to me over the subsequent hours and gave...

Up until recently, Tao Liu was just an unknown water meter reader in China with an interest in photography. Then people started noticing his clever photos captured on sidewalks, and now Liu has become one of China’s hottest street photographers. The 32-year-old photographer captures his images in Hefei, a city in Eastern China. For the past decade, he has gotten...

The great debate on what is healthy seems to rage on endlessly these days, with no shortage of “experts”. There are bacon fanatics, vegans, paleo believers, raw foodies, wheat haters, vegetarians, and a million others in between the extremes. The amazing infographics below represent a generally “healthy” diet with some catering more towards the vegetarians/vegans and some obviously leaning toward...

Some of the most popular wildlife photos on 500px have happened when the photographer stepped away from their camera and let the animals take over. From a red squirrel seeking the cozy shelter of a massive lens hood, to adorable meerkat camera assistants, to an owl that is NOT impressed with the GoPro Hero trying to take its portrait, here...

Winter is coming (because it’s surely not here yet). Get your frozen-weather fix right here. Winter may be a bit late coming this year (especially in Europe!), so we thought we'd share a few of our favourite snow-inspired images. From ice climbing in some unexpected places to camping in the snow, here's a few ways to have some winter fun!   1.Climbing (man-made)...

By day, Robert Jahns is a digital artist and art director based in Germany. By night, he’s known as nois7 on Instagram and runs a popular account boasting more than 600,000 followers. His stream of images consists of dreamlike photos that are often clearly the result of compositing, but there’s one hidden fact that sets Jahns apart: his editing...

Oof. January 1st is here again: the day for Advil, vitamin C, sunglasses, closed curtains, and a vast array of hangover remedies. That fifth, sixth, or seventh glass of celebratory champagne seemed like the best idea you ever had at 1AM, but come morning, there's nothing you regret more. Your head is pounding and you wish that you had...