Birds are the only animals with feathers. All have feathers and most birds can fly. It is the possession of feathers, not the ability to fly, that distinguishes birds from other animals. There are about 10,000 species of birds from all over the world. Here are 20 of the world's most colorful birds. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Some absolutely amazing pieces here. My favortie is HungOver. picked by LatueOfStiberty 3 years ago

Painted onto elegant swan quills, these beautiful examples of feather-art really are fit for a Queen.

Painstakingly created by English artist Ian Davie, each individual piece painted over the royally protected bird's feathers can take up to one week to complete. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

This brought the shivers.

I can't believe that a voice like that could come out of someone. Truly Amazing picked by dork 2 years ago

Money makes the world go around. It also makes for some truly amazing pictures. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Paper versions of the Millennium Falcon and the Starship Enterprise. The most amazing thing about them is that they're all made from real money — the Falcon alone is made from three individual dollar bills. That's $497 cheaper than the LEGO version, at least. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Amazing Skyscrapers in world picked by rest 2 years ago

Amazing creatures found in polar seas picked by cactushair 10 months ago

Technology has advanced throughout the years at an extraordinary pace, a pace that can only be matched by the rate of “the last model’s” obsolescence. How often do we stop to think about the fate of these once-beloved, now defunct relics? A growing trend in the art world is to do just that; gifted artists around the globe have produced some truly amazing works of art by utiliz... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Actually, may be the most amazing map. Period. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

The traces of organic material found in fossil feathers are remnants of pigments that once gave birds their color, according to Yale scientists whose paper in Biology Letters opens up the potential to depict the original coloration of fossilized birds and their ancestors, the dinosaurs. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

At first I thought most of these images were photos.

They are all inspiring paintings from some amazing artists and I recommend you check out the rest of their work by clicking on the links. picked by iamamaniac 4 months ago

Here are some amazing mailbox designs. The gun and hammer design takes home innovation award picked by icemann 3 years ago

This is an amazing slideshow of photos accompanied by music. picked by Neiako 3 years ago

The artist has just painted the side walls and the floor in such a manner that creates an interesting illusion. They look like they are filled with water. Enjoy! picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

t's the most exciting time in a woman's life - and, for some, the best way to commemorate the experience of pregnancy is with a painted belly. As these incredible pictures show, the spherical shape of an expectant mother's stomach forms a perfect round canvas. picked by sharon22 7 months ago

Big collection of various illusions - mostly photos + handful of amazing paintings and unbelievable craft items. picked by 3dom 2 years ago

An amazing artist, Karl Kwasny updates his folio with some spectacular illustrations and art commissions. Essential viewing for any aspiring illustrator. picked by germz 2 years ago

From an octopus in the blue sea. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

He is an artist best known for his street painting and chalk murals using a projection called anamorphosis. These 3D chalk drawings on pavementhave been featured in many newspapers and on several television shows. In anamorphic art, paintings are meant to “deceive the eye”. picked by SunSeven 3 years ago