Stamp effect!!

Work with photoshop

The ABC of Architects

The ABC of Architects is an excellent project by two very good graphics Andrea Stinga and Federico Gonzales.
They have created a video whit a list of most important architects of the modern age in alphabetical order and with a stylized representation of their works!!
Fantastic!!

Concept and Animation: Andrea Stinga, Federico Gonzalez
Art Direction: Federico Gonzalez
Music: The Butterfly from Eugene C.Rose and George Ruble, (Creative Commons).


source:
focus.it 
 

Stereolithography - 3D Systems

In the first post of the year I would like to talk you about stereolithography.
The name sounds very complicated but its idea is simple even if revolutionary.
It is a method for making solid objects by successively printing thin layers of an ultraviolet curable material one on top of the other.
You can use it in a medical application but also in Desegn and Architecture.

More info here:

Shapeways 

 

Christmas

Würzburg....vibrant city in the heart of Germany

Marienkapelle and Falkenhous

Marienkapelle, Falkenhous and Christmas Market

Falkenhous detail

Residenz - UNESCO World Heritage Site

in the middle Marienberg fortress

Residenz - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Residenz - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Old Rathaus and St. Kilian Dom

Marienberg fortress

Marienberg fortress, Alte mainbrücke and Main river

Marienberg fortress, Alte mainbrücke, Main river and
another symbol of the city Alter Kranen

Christmas Market

Christmas Market

Christmas Market

Christmas Market

SPECIAL - Nürnberg and Christkindlesmarkt

Lorenz Kirche

Lorenz Kirche

Lorenz Kirche - Detail

Lorenzer Platz

Museums-brucke

Kinder Weihnacht

Christkindlesmarkt - christmas decorations

Christkindlesmarkt

Christkindlesmarkt - christmas decorations

Frauennkirche

Christkindlesmarkt - christmas decorations

Christkindlesmarkt - christmas decorations

Christkindlesmarkt

Christkindlesmarkt - Schöner Brunnen

Schöner Brunnen - golden fountain

 Stagecoach

Fachwerkhaus - traditional house

 Nürnberg

Burg - old fortress

Christkindlesmarkt - Lebkuchen (traditional cookies)

Christkindlesmarkt - Zwetscghgenmannle (dolls of prunes)

6th December - St. Nikolaus

Saint Nicholas, also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century saint and Greek Bishop of Myrna (in modern-day Turkey). Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklass. His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints. In 1087, part of the relics (about half of the bones) were furtively  translated to Bari, in southeastern Italy; for this reason, he is also known as Nikolaos of Bari. The remaining bones were taken to Venice.
The historical Saint Nicholas is remembered and revered among Catholic and Orthodox Christians. He is also honored by various Angilcan and Lutheran churches. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, thieves, children, and students in various countries in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, as well as in parts of Western Europe. 

In Germany on the night of 5th December (St. Nicholas Eve) St. Nikolaus brings sweets and chocolates to children.
In Northern Germany children clean their parent's boots and put them outside the door, whereas in Southern Germany children put a plate (teller) outside the door and wait St. Nikolaus to bring them the desired gifts!
Here a famous children song for St. Nicholas Eve.

Bald ist Nikolaus Abend da Lasst uns froh und munter sein, und uns recht von Herzen freun! Lustig, lustig, traleralera! Bald ist Nikolaus Abend da, bald ist Nikolaus Abend da! Dann stell ich den Teller auf, Nik'laus legt gewiß was drauf. Lustig, lustig, traleralera! Bald ist Nikolaus Abend da, bald ist Nikolaus Abend da! Wenn ich schlaf, dann träume ich, jetzt bringt Nik'laus was für mich. Lustig, lustig, traleralera! Bald ist Nikolaus Abend da, bald ist Nikolaus Abend da! Wenn ich aufgestanden bin, lauf ich schnell zu dem Teller hin. Lustig, lustig, traleralera! Bald ist Nikolaus Abend da, bald ist Nikolaus Abend da! Nik'laus ist ein guter Mann, dem man nicht genug danken kann! Lustig, lustig, traleralera! Bald ist Nikolaus Abend da, bald ist Nikolaus Abend da!

Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Let us be happy and cheerful And rejoice in the Lord! Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera, Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Then I put the plate out Nick'll surely put somethin' on it. Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera, Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Soon Nicholas Eve is here! When I sleep then I dream: Now Nicholas brings me something. Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera, Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Soon Nicholas Eve is here! When I rise (in the morning) I dash quickly to the plate. Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera, Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Nicholas is a good man Whom we can't thank enough. Jolly, jolly, tralera-lera, Soon Nicholas Eve is here! Soon Nicholas Eve is here!