blitz 596 Posted May 25, 2012 Unlike the Funny Picture Topic and the Random GIFs topic, this topic is for picture that simply ooze with coolness. Let's keep the .gifs and pagestretches to a minimum, shall we? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finn 7 five 11 916 Posted May 25, 2012 I always thought this was pretty awesome, the guy is trying to blow out the fires he started, but inevitably will reach him. By the way you might wanna add in the exact size, it's 640 x 480 i think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexGTAGamer 49 Posted May 25, 2012 I always thought this picture was very awesome simply for the sheer amount of influential people/figureheads in the painting (I've provided a link for this one due to the fact that it is a very large painting): http://cliptank.com/PeopleofInfluencePaint...tialPicture.jpg How many people in that painting do you recognize? Also I am a great admirer of optical illusions, specifically those in street art form: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonshield 9,832 Posted May 25, 2012 You know the Guy Fawkes mask was added afterwards, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legacy-666_ 12 Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) TOOL, enough said. and of coarse my avatar pic, by Aleksi Briclot Edited May 25, 2012 by Legacy-666_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bread 1,722 Posted May 25, 2012 I love those sidewalk art pictures. f*cking awesome stuff right there. A glass stain house that lights up. Tattoo of an eye. and David Caruso. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkyman 90 Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) As a history buff, I love photographs from wars and significant events (mainly WWII and Vietnam). French citizen as German tanks roll into Paris. Sinking of the USS Arizona. Soviet flag over a conquered Berlin. Helicopter evacuation during the Fall of Saigon. The famous "Tank Man" during the Tiananmen Square protests. This is probably my favorite concept art from any video game. I absolutely love this picture, I'm not quite sure why. Edited May 25, 2012 by Chunkyman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireguy109 513 Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) Similar to that sidewalk art, but in an in-home version. Edited May 25, 2012 by fireguy109 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 3,946 Posted May 25, 2012 Soviet flag over a conquered Berlin. We talked about this picture one day in my WWII history class this past semester, and there's actually quite a story behind it. Turns out to get that picture took several tries, due to the photographer's camera messing up, or him not liking the shot. Every time, the soldier had to go back out and retrieve the flag and replace it till the photographer got a shot he liked. During the whole ordeal, both were under German sniper fire as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
na89340qv0n34b09q340 512 Posted May 25, 2012 A few of them are too big, and I didn't feel like re-sizing them, so have an album. CLICK HERE! The first three are from the Greek riots. The fourth one is from a submarine. The fifth one was a project by some artist. and The last two are by this guy (I think, his pictures won't load for me though so I'm not sure.) edit: Also, are we allowed to post cool gifs, or is that restricted to the random gifs thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Der_Don 318 Posted May 25, 2012 I know this one is fake, but still it's kinda scary... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icarus 638 Posted May 25, 2012 Soviet flag over a conquered Berlin.http://greatpowerpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/reichstag_flag_and_the_fall_of_berlin-484x350.jpg We talked about this picture one day in my WWII history class this past semester, and there's actually quite a story behind it. Turns out to get that picture took several tries, due to the photographer's camera messing up, or him not liking the shot. Every time, the soldier had to go back out and retrieve the flag and replace it till the photographer got a shot he liked. During the whole ordeal, both were under German sniper fire as well. As well, the photo was doctored when it was published in Soviet newspapers, because in the original, the soldier raising the Banner of Victory had two watches on (so they assumed he probably stole one off a dead body - bad press), so the second watch was edited out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Dildo 14,385 Posted May 25, 2012 the soldier ... had two watches on (so they assumed he probably stole one off a dead body - bad press) to hell with that. spoils of war nigga' dead man doesn't need to tell time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stryfaar 71 Posted May 25, 2012 I think this one's pretty cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinski 11 Posted May 25, 2012 I saw this the other day and instantly knew it was my new phone/laptop background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raindancer 130 Posted May 25, 2012 This was from my area last August when the riot's kicked off for no other reason than to go and nick basmati rice and and tescos value food. jippo's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosmic Gypsy 750 Posted May 25, 2012 Artist - Dan McManis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatGig 532 Posted May 25, 2012 I have a folder on my PC full of stuff like this. Here's one of my favourites: Can you imagine how peaceful it must be? Edit: It's a bit of a page stretcher. I'll resize it later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Of Monra 7 Posted May 25, 2012 A picture I took while taking the train in Norway. And a picture from the US. I can't remember the name of the mountain. It's somewhere between Oregon and Nevada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 2 Posted May 25, 2012 MY Signature XD Curtosy of one Narcis_Speed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinski 11 Posted May 25, 2012 Not necessarily "awesome" in the contemporary meaning, but this picture floored me when I figured out what it was I was looking at. Tiananmen Square tank guy, upper left Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIKKS66 59 Posted May 25, 2012 As a history buff, I love photographs from wars and significant events (mainly WWII and Vietnam). French citizen as German tanks roll into Paris. Can't see this picture without thinking of The Simpsons spoof of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nah Tso Gud 184 Posted May 25, 2012 I really dig this one... unfortunately this one looks like its been edited though. This ones pretty classic. Cant think of any really good ones right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey 327 Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) Phillipe Petit, the man who tightroped between the World Trade Center in 1974. These images fascinate me, that's the only man that's ever been in that space. Edited May 25, 2012 by Whiskey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Korpi 1,043 Posted May 25, 2012 Hulk Hogan body slamming André the Giant at WrestleMania III. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Dildo 14,385 Posted May 25, 2012 I really dig this one... unfortunately this one looks like its been edited though. it hasn't been edited. that's a famous photograph from New York. you can see Central Park in the background. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nah Tso Gud 184 Posted May 25, 2012 I really dig this one... unfortunately this one looks like its been edited though. it hasn't been edited. that's a famous photograph from New York. you can see Central Park in the background. Im aware of that, but it looks like there was some major dodging and burning going on. Perhaps it was from the original photographer in the dark room and thats why its so extreme.. But if so Ive never really noticed the halos around the construction workers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
