My Modern Met - September 11 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Photographer Captures the Vast Beauty of Alaska Through Breathtaking Mountainscapes](​ [Photographer Captures the Vast Beauty of Alaska Through Breathtaking Mountainscapes] The beauty of North America is vast, offering shining seas and breathtaking vistas to those who explore it. Photographer Ian Merculieff ventures to the mountains where he’s captured some awe-inspiring images, particularly in Alaska. One of his most striking photos to date is of Denali, the highest peak on the continent at 20,310 feet. (It's […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Adorable Clay Sculptures Are Macarons With Tiny Shiba Inus Tucked Inside]()​ [Adorable Clay Sculptures Are Macarons With Tiny Shiba Inus Tucked Inside] With clay, creative folks can construct forms that are realistic, fantastical, or a bit of both. One artist makes miniature sculptures that merge stylized animals with delectable desserts. Though they're not actually edible, it's easy to appreciate their cuteness. Known as Pobot on Twitter, the Japanese creative's latest project features tiny Shiba Inu dogs that […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Dad and Daughter Rock Special Coordinating Outfits for Harry Styles Concerts](​ [Dad and Daughter Rock Special Coordinating Outfits for Harry Styles Concerts] Nari Rampersad decided to surprise his 16-year-old daughter, Sarita, for her birthday in a way she'll never forget. He bought tickets to Harry Styles’ Love on Tour concert for not just one, but two days. The cherry on top is that he fully committed to the concert-going experience—matching feather boas and all. Styles is known […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Stunning A-Frame Home Has a Greenhouse for Off-the-Grid Living in a Swedish Forest](=)​ [Stunning A-Frame Home Has a Greenhouse for Off-the-Grid Living in a Swedish Forest] Designed to give homeowners a light, airy, and off-grid living experience, Naturvillan‘s Atri is a self-sufficient nature house made in Sweden. The one-bedroom home incorporates a greenhouse that provides nourishment and brings nature indoors. The A-frame design not only maximizes the light within the space but was a deliberate choice by the architects to mimic […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Photo Restorer Colorizes 19th Century Portraits To Bring the Past To Vivid Life]()​ [Photo Restorer Colorizes 19th Century Portraits To Bring the Past To Vivid Life] It has been nearly 200 years since the world's first photograph was taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1826 or 1827. Since then, the field has grown tremendously, from tintypes and daguerrotypes to film and eventually digital cameras. Photo restorer Adam “A.B.” Cannon is bringing many forgotten vintage photographs from the 1800s and early 1900s […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Salt Shaker Is Cleverly Designed To Look Like a Watermelon](​ [Salt Shaker Is Cleverly Designed To Look Like a Watermelon] Japanese designer Michiru has a knack for creating household objects with a whimsical twist. After designing a tissue box inspired by a floating iceberg, the talented artist has shared images of a cute salt shaker that resembles a watermelon. Just like the fruit, this product features a green striped exterior that wraps around the cylindrical […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[JWST Captures Possibly the Most Perfect Einstein Ring Galaxy Ever Seen](​ [JWST Captures Possibly the Most Perfect Einstein Ring Galaxy Ever Seen] From capturing spectacular spiral galaxies to searching for life on other planets to revealing auroras on Jupiter, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) seems to be unstoppable in finding proof of incredible celestial bodies beyond our stratosphere. The latest of discoveries is the clearest image of possibly the most perfect and most complete Einstein ring […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[How World Leaders and Celebrities Are Reacting to Queen Elizabeth II’s Death](​ [How World Leaders and Celebrities Are Reacting to Queen Elizabeth II’s Death] Queen Elizabeth II peacefully passed away on September 8, 2022, marking the end of her 70-year reign. She died surrounded by her family at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. In the many decades she held the throne—she came to power in 1952—the Queen witnessed massive social change. But through it all, her constant presence and an […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[The Life and Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch](​ [The Life and Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch] September 8, 2022 was the end of an era. Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully, ending her time as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth fulfilled her royal duties with stoic pride. As the head of the royal family, she inspired millions as a figure who represented responsibility, duty, and patriotism. Her sense of […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Domino’s Staff Finds Dinosaur Toy Accidentally Left Behind and Makes It an Employee for the Night](=)​ [Domino’s Staff Finds Dinosaur Toy Accidentally Left Behind and Makes It an Employee for the Night] When you’re a kid, your favorite toy is like your best friend. Accidentally leaving it behind (at a pizza shop, for instance), can be devastating. Luckily, a child who left his favorite T-rex figurine in a Domino’s was reunited with his beloved toy. But that wasn’t before the dino—named Bitey—got to experience life as a Domino’s […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[News Anchor Has “Beginnings of a Stroke” on Live TV, Colleagues Rush To Help]()​ [News Anchor Has “Beginnings of a Stroke” on Live TV, Colleagues Rush To Help] Oklahoma TV news anchor Julie Chin was speaking live on-air when suddenly she had trouble communicating. “I’m sorry,” the anchor said to her audience. “Something is going on with me this morning, and I apologize to everybody.” At that point, Chin knew something was wrong. She tossed the broadcast to the meteorologist—taking the camera off […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Second Set of Official Obama Portraits Are Unveiled After 4-Year Delay](=)​ [Second Set of Official Obama Portraits Are Unveiled After 4-Year Delay] From this day forward, the official portraits of former President Obama and former First Lady Obama will now display on the walls of the White House – the People’s House – forever. pic.twitter.com/Ceb0wR4Ya2 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 8, 2022 Five years after they left office, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[AI-Generated Artwork Wins Contest and Sparks Fierce Online Debate](​ [AI-Generated Artwork Wins Contest and Sparks Fierce Online Debate]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Colorado State Fair (@colostatefair) When Jason Allen entered his work into the Colorado State Fair's annual art competition, he was hoping to make a splash. But he couldn't have anticipated that his artwork Théâtre D’opéra Spatial, which took home the blue ribbon in the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[20 Winning Images from the 2022 iPhone Photography Awards](​ [20 Winning Images from the 2022 iPhone Photography Awards] For the past 15 years, the iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) have demonstrated the creative capabilities of the iPhone. And once again, the 2022 award winners prove that smartphones are a powerful photography tool that can hold up against bulkier digital cameras. Chosen from thousands of submissions from all over the world, many of this year’s […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Scientists Uncover Key Gene of the Immortal Jellyfish That Makes Them Immortal]()​ [Scientists Uncover Key Gene of the Immortal Jellyfish That Makes Them Immortal] Scientists have identified over 2,000 species of jellyfish—with many thousands more speculated to still be unknown. These incredibly unique beings come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Particularly incredible is the tiny Turritopsis dohrnii. Smaller than a human fingernail, it is known as the immortal jellyfish for its endless lifecycle. As described in […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Grandson Takes His Grandmother on an Epic Adventure to Visit All 63 National Parks in the U.S.]()​ [Grandson Takes His Grandmother on an Epic Adventure to Visit All 63 National Parks in the U.S.] Perhaps one of the most important questions we can ever ask ourselves is how do I want to live my life as I get older? For those who choose optimism and adventure, it’s important to have people around who care enough to help live a vibrant life in their years of retirement freedom. For one nonagenarian affectionately […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[15 Remarkable Shortlisted Images from the 2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest]()​ [15 Remarkable Shortlisted Images from the 2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest] Since 1965 the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has been spotlighting global talent and giving the public an inside look at animals around the world. In anticipation of the announcement of this year's winners, the contest has released a sneak preview of select images that are highly commended in their categories. The stellar images […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Baby Seal Breaks Into New Zealand Home to Terrify Cat and Lounge on Couch]()​ [Baby Seal Breaks Into New Zealand Home to Terrify Cat and Lounge on Couch] When New Zealander Jenn Ross left her house at 6 a.m. to go to the gym, she heard a bark come from under her car. Whatever it was quickly shuffled away and she thought nothing of it. “She thought it was someone’s dog,” explains her husband Phil. What she found when she returned is probably the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​ [Daily Newsletter](): Get our newsletter everyday [Weekly Roundup](): Get the weekly digest every Friday [Unsubscribe]( {EMAIL} from these emails 26074 Lugo Dr, Loma Linda, CA 92354