Finito

Sorry We're Closed, originally uploaded by bluecinderella.

If you had some unfinished purpose for 2009, it is over. Make some realistic ones for next year.

Tomorrowland

Disney - Remember... Dreams Come True (2) (Explored), originally uploaded by Express Monorail.

On 1955, Disneyland Tomorrowland opened its doors. It was meant to show how Disney envisioned the future on the age of atomic power and space travel. Tomorrowland has been "updated" several times to avoid being dated.

5 minutes to midnight

IMG_1935, originally uploaded by Kingdafy.

A missile is shown on the Titan Missile Museum. According to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, we are five minutes away from total nuclear destruction at any given moment.

Electric revolution

Two Teslas in the Wild, originally uploaded by jurvetson.

This year was the year of the electric car revolution. Tesla is leading the revolution with its Lotus based Roadster. Is Tesla going to be around in a few years? Difficult to say. But their sure have won a page in the automotive history books.

Korean War

Korean War - HD-SN-99-03171, originally uploaded by US Army Korea - IMCOM.

An army chaplain prays over the bodies of his fallen comrades. 60 years later, Korea is still technically a country at war.

Boxing Day Tsunami Anniversary

Boxing Day Tsunami: First wave on Karon Beach, in Phuket, Thailand, originally uploaded by Taekwonweirdo.

Dec 26 2004: One of the most devastating natural disasters in recorded history took more than 200,000 lives. Taekwonweirdo was there and shared his experience here.

Luke 2:1-20

The Birth of Jesus, originally uploaded by Loci Lenar.

Merry Christmas to all! Presents and dinner side, don't forget the reason of the celebration.

Everything is ready

christmas impression, originally uploaded by LordKhan.

Half of the word will be sitting tonight around a table celebrating. Is your table ready?

Scotch egg

scotch egg, originally uploaded by chotda.

Never seen anything like it... meatballs with an egg inside. Go and click on it, includes recipe!

Snowlocaust!

Snowlocaust!, originally uploaded by blunck2.

I usually don't repeat a theme on consecutive days but snow is still here and you gotta love the title of this one.

Snow is here

First snow, originally uploaded by AuggieWren (the rat race is over).

A cold and harsh winter is expected on Europe and North America. Be prepared!

Wall mouse

, originally uploaded by "SIR: Poseyal : KNIGHT of the DESPOSYNI.

Need a new crack for the cheese

Wire flowers

CRW_7435, originally uploaded by Paul Watson.

Minimal beauty

Donkey cart

Can You Ride A Donkey?, originally uploaded by Focx.

No rush in getting there.

Going up

Restaurant Barbacoa de Chava - Atlacomulco México 2008 9697, originally uploaded by Lucy Nieto.

...or down

Backjet droplet

Blue Tranquility, originally uploaded by thefost.

When a drop of water touches the surface, it creates a hole that is quickly filled by the surrounding mass of water. However, the amount of water that fills the hole quickly overflows it and sends a stream of excess water upward. Unable to sustain itself, the column of water also falls down, leaving a backjet droplet behind.

Sadhu

Sadhu, originally uploaded by Sukanto Debnath.

The sadhu is solely dedicated to achieving the fourth and final Hindu goal of life, moksha (liberation), through meditation and contemplation of Brahman.

(from Wikipedia)

House

Japanese traditional house interior / 金沢　西茶屋資料館(にしぢゃや しりょうかん), originally uploaded by TANAKA Juuyoh (田中十洋).

Love the frugality and sobriety of a Japanese house. Take a look at Tanaka's photostream for more interesting peeks into Japan's daily life.

Egypt

DSC_0914, originally uploaded by Aysha.Bibiana.

Centuries have passed, but the impression this statues cause in our souls are still the same!

Simple yet useful

Paper Clips!, originally uploaded by Tyler Howarth.

The origin of the paper has been lost in time but their simple design and usefulness make it stand out among other modern inventions.

Hanukkah!

new menorah, originally uploaded by Robin Skyler Tell.

From the Hebrew word for "dedication" or "consecration", Hanukkah marks the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the forces of Antiochus IV and commemorates the "miracle of the container of oil". According to the Talmud, at the re-dedication following the victory of the Maccabees over the Seleucid Empire, there was only enough consecrated olive oil to fuel the eternal flame in the Temple for one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days, which was the length of time it took to press, prepare and consecrate fresh olive oil.

(Text from Wikipedia of course)

Human Rights Day

Body Bags in Sydney, originally uploaded by Pieter Pieterse.

Respect for human rights and human dignity "is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world". Learn about it and act!

Ready for the game

yellow in red, originally uploaded by Reza Vaziri.

Groups are set. Stadiums are ready. I'm eager for the World Cup to begin!

Minaret

Ardında, originally uploaded by ilkin..

Recently, a great deal of words have been poured has about the swiss banning minarets. A shame they are going to lose the opportunity to take great pics like this one.

Beer Bubbles

Beer bubbles 1, originally uploaded by Tambako the Jaguar.

Recently we had a single bubble on this blog and admired its mathematical properties. Today we just want a cold beer!

End of convoy

The Caboose, originally uploaded by CaptPiper.

You now the train has passed as soon you spot it.

Old Anti Gravity Cruisers of New Zealand

Old Anti Gravity Cruisers of New Zealand, originally uploaded by Chris Ebbert.

Ok, this is not 100% a "pure" picture. But if you are not delighted by the creativity behind this set you have no imagination!

Study in red

New Blush wine 2, originally uploaded by whisperwolf.

Isn't it great when people share their pictures and techniques for all of us to learn? The whole set is here.

Orange Crush

Intervallo (Minimal and Relaxing), originally uploaded by Giampaolo Macorig.

An almost monochrome canvas an a couple of subjects make a great minimalist picture.

Jurassic Nighs

dinosaur nights, originally uploaded by niznoz.

This is a great example of how to use the lights to get the right effect.

Collars anyone?

Ethiopia, Eastern Omo-river, originally uploaded by Rita Willaert.

Take a moment to check the amazing photostream of Rita Willaert. Her photos and the detailed explanations are worth of praise and some of the pictures, like this one, are shared using Creative Commons licenses!