With a handsome dark blue dial and complementing yellow accents, the Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition II Watch is the result of a collaboration between the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) and Oris. Oris will donate a portion of sales from this diver’s watch to support AMCS’ causes, whose success include banning live shark […]
Leica launching a $10,000 nifty fifty?
Leica could be bringing back a 50-year-old, 50mm f/1.2 lens – with a $10,000 price tag
Remember when a nifty fifty was a cheap lens? Well, not any more: Leica is rumored to be resurrecting the highly sought after Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 vintage lens – and it will carry a price tag of $10,000.
IWC Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante “Boutique Milano” Limited Edition
IWC’s special Milan boutique edition of the Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante features a stunning dark blue dial that is complemented by the gold hands and indices. Limited to 150 pieces, this watch’s rattrapante function is heralded as a rare accomplishment in the watchmaking industry due to its complex manufacture.
Spyderco Endura & Delica Damascus Exclusive
Spyderco knives are well-regarded as perfect EDC tools that not only are meant to be worked hard, but have looks to make one drool. In this rare exclusive run, these two beauties feature damascus steel set in the time-honed design of the popular Endura and Delica models.
A City Hewn From Rock – Göreme, Central Turkey
In a spectacular landscape, entirely sculpted by erosion, the Göreme valley and its surroundings contain rock-hewn sanctuaries that provide unique evidence of Byzantine art in the post-Iconoclastic period. Dwellings, troglodyte villages and underground towns – the remains of a traditional human habitat dating back to the 4th century – can also be seen there. The Göreme National Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
Anubias ‘petite’: creating an underwater nano terrarium
Anubias nana ‘petite’ is one of the best, hardy aquarium plants you can get. Here I used it for an underwater, ultra-low maintenance nano terrarium. Lately I’ve been bitten by the terrarium bug and looking to build one as a companion to my 60l planted tank.
While terrariums with ferns and cacti can be pretty and relatively easy to care for, they are a contained micro-environment and still need some degree of upkeep,