Since I started looking at getting into aerial (drone) photograph and videography back in early 2014, the industry has comes on leaps and bounds. DJI lead the way from the beginning with their affordable aerial drones, especially the popular DJI…
After they’ve spent their money on designer clothes, flash cars and their glamorous lifestyles, the world’s top celebrities will invariably turn to glamming up their homes. From private tennis courts, to massive jacuzzis, to all-inclusive gyms, there’s no limit to what our stars can spend their…
Adobe Lightroom is what I use to edit my photographs with and I’ve been using it regularly for roughly 5 years now and love it. Lightroom can transform a decent picture into a cool picture in just a few clicks…
Having developed a fascination for sculptures ever since I was a young boy, I love to feature cool sculptures from around the World on this cool things blog. This following sculpture is by Lorenzo Quinn using bronze, stainless steel, and…
Aerial photograph of Tokyo, the largest city in the world, with over 38 million inhabitants has more people than the entire population of Canada. Wow!
Fans of the Alien franchise will no doubt draw parallels with the organism spotted on a Nasa Mars photo this week. The raw image taken by NASA Curiosity somewhere in July was hugely discussed in the Facebook group ‘Journey to the…
There’s something very eerie but very cool about abandoned buildings and abandoned casinos are no exception. The empty game rooms of abandoned casinos offer a glimpse into gambling history. The high rollers have all cashed in their chips and the…
I’m really interested being a photographer in aerial drone photography and aerial video and so the Lily camera massively caught my eye this week because how easy it looks to capture great images and video without someone having to control it….
Today is May 4th. For all fellow Star Wars fans out there, it’s another excuse to talk about Star Wars…like we ever need an excuse 🙂 We’ve collected our favourite Star Wars pics and gifs from the past few months…
Casinos don’t just have to be sprawling overpriced, velvet-adorned suites in Las Vegas or dingy lit rooms with walls lined in dated slot machines. Casinos can be fun thrilling resorts. You can play casino games like blackjack in the comfort…
Considering that the world’s sports stars are some of the highest earning individuals on the planet, it’s not surprising that they would own some pretty impressive possessions. And when it comes to cars, it seems that the current wave of…
Many happy summer holidays were spent in Devon and Cornwall during my childhood and it’s great to see many of the beaches listed in Trip Advisor’s best beaches poll. From 25th to first position, here are the 25 best beaches…
Walk into any bar in the USA and you’re likely to see a group of guys, Bud in one hand, pool cue in the other. There’s likely to be someone in the corner flipping away on pinball. Or a collection…
Here you can download free Star Wars ‘The Force Awakens’ Millennium Falcon, X-Wing and stormTrooper HD desktop computer wallpapers. The single best thing that came out of the new Star Wars ‘The Force Unleashed’ trailer was the Millennium Falcon and…
Showcasing the stunning Neuschwanstein Castl in Bavaria, Germany. The original inspiration for the Disney fairytale castle.
If there’s one thing the UK does better than anywhere else in the world, it’s castles. The stunning ancient structures of Great Britain draw millions of visitors from all over the world each and every year – many of which…
The Yosemite National Park in California has got to be one the most incredible parks in the world and is certainly top of our bucket list. Wondering why? Check out this awesome 200+ mile backpacking HD experience through Yosemite National…
Showcasing pictures some of the coolest entires in this years National Beard and Moustache Championships, now in their 5th year. These superb photographs of contestants were captured by Greg Anderson. We’ve selected 20 of our personal favourite beards and moustaches from…
We’re massive fans of National Geographic here at Cool Things, especially their annual photo contest that showcase the best travel photos from amateur and professional photographers around the world. The contest, which will wrap up at the end of the…
Spotted this cool picture of a storm with mammatus clouds over Texas. These rare clouds were photographed by Mike Olbinski Equipment used? Canon 5d mark ii Canon 17-40mm f/4 l, 17mm, ISO 400, f/5.0, 1/40th sec
If you’ve got loads of money burning your pockets and want to make a shed load of friends then a home cinema setup is right up there with the coolest things you can have in your home to impress. You…
Showcasing pictures and videos of ten of the most expensive homes in the world. Buying a property will be the most expensive purchase a person will no doubt make during their lifetime but there are few of us rich enough…
A collection of pictures of some of the worst and craziest haircuts from around the World. A haircut is a statement. There are many types of haircut from the hot haircut, the big haircut, retro haircut to the really bad haircut….
When the word ‘Bingo’ is brought up in conversation it’s safe to say that, for many people, the first images that come to mind are something along the lines of this… However, with rise of online gaming and social networking,…
Music has come a long way over the years and although today’s modern tastes lean more towards digital music, the role of the album cover is far from obsolete. Over the years, a number of album covers have been the…
If you’re looking for a cool unique personalised gift for a baby, christening or an anniversary then check out sunrise photograph company The Day That. We love ours! We’ve two framed photographs as gifts for the dawn of both our…
Showcasing some of the most creative designs for cakes from around the world. These pictures demonstrate the amazing creativity that some people have when it comes to cake decorating. Star Wars Cakes What’s there not to love about Stars…
A cool collection of pencil pictures showcasing the amazing work of artists using just pencil and paper to create stunning masterpieces. It’s astonishing how much artistic skill and talent some people have. Equipped with merely a pencil and paper, they…
Showcasing photos of St Michael’s Mount from photographers who’ve beautifully captured this iconic landmark in Cornwall where I live. Before we begin, here’s some brief information about St Michael’s Mount. About St Michael’s Mount The island is set a few…
Simply stunning video footage of Jeb Corliss wingsuit flying using amazing GoPro camera video techniques to capture one of the coolest videos i’ve seen so far from this extreme sport. Here’s some cool picture stills from the wingsuit video: