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Montreal, potholes and cynicism.

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Potholes are every driver’s nightmare. When governments fail to fix them, photographers like Claudia Ficca and Davide Luciano come in handy. This creative couple decided to take a different look at the annoying experience of driving through cracks and and holes. Their ironic photo series, “My Potholes,” turns them into playful settings for the photographer’s imagination.

The idea for this project was born out of their individual experience after hitting a pothole in their own neighborhood in Montreal. First using themselves as models, Claudia and Davide were soon backed by their family and friends and the creative juices started running wild. What started off as a joke turned into quite a fun experience, taking them to cities like Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles. The artists say they’ve learned that sometimes changing our perspective on things is more important than actually fixing them.

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[gallery] Ani-human project

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Olympic Starting Transformation Tiger

Covered from head-to-toe in body paint, these brave models blend in perfectly alongside a succession of wild animals. After seven-hours in make-up over four days, they look completely at home whether tangling with a 12ft-long python, staring down cheetahs, or riding on the back of an elephant. The bizarre images were taken by wildlife photographer Lennette Newell and form part of her ‘Ani-Human’ series of portraits.

Growing up the daughter of a vet in San Francisco, her childhood dream was to become one of the animals her father used to treat. Some four decades later, the 52-year-old artist has finally realised her ambition – with the help of models who have nerves of steel. Ms Newell said: “I wanted to show humans and their animal brothers in a new light that we maybe hadn’t been seen before.”

A great amount of care was taken to ensure that the animals were treated humanely during the shoot. Ms Newell said: “Each of the animals came with their trainers and every second they were observed and watched whenever the models came in contact with the animals. Some like Susie the elephant were fine to work with, the only problem she posed was how to get the model Kaela on top. In the end we used a long ladder and then we set about photographing inside the mammoth studios. For another model, Jasmina, and the cheetah and tigers it was bit different. We had to make sure that they were comfortable around her and that she had ample time to make a getaway should they become uncomfortable.”

But the fun project had a serious side as it is meant to remind viewers that man is an animal himself. “I think that we forget our origins as animals ourselves,” Ms Newell said. “We need to reconnect with nature and we should be closer to the animals that live on this world. We should look on these pictures as something more natural and not as odd as they might first seem. I used to fantasise about being the animals that my father used to treat and now with this project I am a little closer.”

Working with 75lb snakes and playful tigers proved difficult for the thin female models. Ms Newell said: “The tigers just wanted to play, but with their claws and the fact that Jasmina was naked, it was a problem for her obviously. But that aside, the cats were watched at all times and everyone had a great time during the shoot.”

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Problems only an introvert will understand

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You want to cut all ties to civilization but still be on the internet.

Your friend wants to invite more people over, and you don’t want to sound like a bad person by saying no.

Spending a heavenly weekend alone means that you’re missing out on time with friends. And you fear that by doing so, you are nearing ‘hermit’ status.

Your ride at a party doesn’t want to leave early, and no one seems to understand your distress.

That feeling of dread that washes over you when the phone rings and you’re not mentally prepared to chat.

You have an awesome night out, but have to deal with feeling exhausted for days after the fact.

People saying “Just be more social.”

You’re able to enjoy parties and meetings, but after a short amount of time wish you were home in your pajamas.

Staying up late every night because it’s the only time that you can actually be alone.

People making you feel weird for wanting to do things by yourself.

Having more conversations in your head than you do in real life.

People calling you out for day dreaming too much.

Carrying a book to a public place so no one will bug you, but other people take that as a conversation starter.

People interrupting your thoughts, and you get irrationally angry.

You’re asked to do a group project, and know that you’re going to hate every minute of it.

You hear the question “Wanna hang out?”, and your palms start to sweat with anxiety.

You hear, “Are you OK?” or “Why are you so quiet?” for the umpteenth time.

Having visitors stay with you is a nightmare, because it means you have to be on at ALL TIMES.

When people stop inviting you places because you’re the one that keeps canceling plans.

Being horrified of small talk, but enjoying deep discussions.

The need to think introspectively rather than go to someone else with your problems.

Not wanting to be alone, just wanting to be left alone. And people not understanding that.

When people mistake your thoughtful look for being shy, or worse, moody.

That people need to know that you aren’t mad, depressed or anti-social. You just need to not talk to anyone for a while. And that’s okay.

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