Ocean photography lets us dive beneath the surface and see what lives hidden in the deep, blue, massive waters. This year, the contest had nine categories, and the overall winner, the Ocean Photographer of the Year, was a 25-year-old marine biologist and amateur photographer - Jialing Cai. The Australian National Maritime Museum is hosting an exhibition including all of the winners' beautiful photographs, which will end in May 2024. So, without further ado, we invite you to explore this year’s aquatic life through the eyes of these talented photographers....

Having a great resume is the first step towards your desired job. It’s the first impression that your future employer will make about you and as you know - the first impression is the most important and it’s impossible to change it. Thus nobody wants their resume thrown away or to lose the opportunity just because of it.Well, creating an impeccable resume is not an easy job, but simplicity, proofreading, personalization and clear information are some of the main points with which you can never go wrong for any position....

Steffen Kraft, also known asICONEO,is back with even more thought-provoking and captivating illustrations. His work often touches on important social and environmental issues, as well as inviting people to reflect on themselves and the world around them.“In my illustrations, I primarily show things that concern me. I always hope that others will also deal with this topic or recognize themselves so that a connection can arise between me and the viewers,” the artist toldBored Panda....

More info:Instagram|stephfmorris.com This post may includeaffiliate links. Bored Pandagot in touch with Steph Morris to ask some questions regarding her work. First, we wanted her to share with us some details about her journey as an artist and how she started using pencil on paper as her medium. We found out that: “I’ve always been creative but I didn’t know I wanted to be an artist until my late 20s. I wanted to pursue a career in sport but several injuries later I picked up the pencils and fell in love with drawing....

It’s always fun to find something you’re not supposed to, like a crack in a system that lets you get around it and use it for your own advantage.When these loopholes benefit people, they rarely notify those responsible for fixing them and will usually exploit them as long as possible. These happenings also make for good stories, so when one Redditor asked people online to share them, the comment section was filled with replies....

Raising kids is a tough job. In fact, 41% of American parentssayit is tiring, and 29% say it is stressful all or most of the time.Unfortunately, the many misconceptions surrounding this challenging endeavor add even more confusion. For first-time moms and dads, listening to all the contradictory philosophies telling them what to say and what to do can be especially frustrating.So when Reddit userBITE_AU_CHOCOLATmade aposton the platform, asking people to share the parenting myths that they would like to see disappear, the replies came rushing in....

Discomfort has got to be one of the weirdest feelings to understand. Sure, everyone experiences reality in this vessel that we call abodydifferently. But discomfort is on a whole other level in terms of feelings. Where does it begin? Where does it end? Is it pain, or is it unease, or anxiety, or embarrassment?The same applies to very peculiar places on this planet. Mostly architecture and interiors, but physical locations nonetheless....

More info:Reddit This post may includeaffiliate links. It’s not really weird but I think it’s kind of a nice storyOne of the kids' rooms has a shelf going all around the top edge, and when my kid was putting stuff up there they found a letter from the previous kid. The letter welcomed them to the room etc and asked them to take special care of a rose bush in the front yard that was their special rose bush....

Buying secondhand is good for the planet, your wallet, and your soul. It’s especially handy when you can do it online, just like on Vinted. For a fraction of the retail price, you can find a piece of clothing you’ve always dreamed of from the comfort of your own home.However, selling or buying involves weirdly funny surprises. From desperate attempts at haggling to clothes modeled on paper cutouts of Danny Devito, the users of Vinted have various techniques to either successfully sell an item or try to score the best deals of their thrifting career....

We are pretty sure most of us will agree that cats have always held a special place in human culture, captivating us with their beauty, independence, and rather strong if not downright quirky personalities. This timeless fascination is evident on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, etc., where images of cats abound. Historically, these enigmatic creatures have been a source of inspiration for many artists, including painters, writers, poets, sculptors, and photographers, some of whom have even incorporated real cats into their works....

We put our food in plastic boxes, things in plastic bags, even cover ourselves with plastic if need be (a poncho on a rainy day can surely come in handy). While these plastic items can be reusable, some can’t; and to make matters worse, they might also be completely unnecessary. Today, we have listed pictures of some of the most excruciatingly useless plastic packaging, which you can find below; but beware, they might make you reasonably upset with where the world is headed....

The world can be a scary place. That’s why learning more about the darker side of humanity and history can be educational. Other times, it can satisfy our (in some cases morbid) curiosity. So if you’re a fan of mysteries and the unknown, you’ve come to the right place. Once again, we’re featuring the Creepy.org X account here onBored Panda. It’s a place to explore the darker corners of the world....

Most of us remember the time of our childhood with a bit of sentiment. Also, looking back, for people born in the ’80s or ’90s, modern times, and everything they offer to today’s children, don’t compare to what we experienced back then. The first thought that comes to mind is that everything was just so much easier, innocent, and real. All the face-to-face interactions between people and the fun they had with each other seem to be very nostalgic when thinking about it now....

Ever looked at a painting and wondered what it’s really saying? Well, Hassan Hassnaoui has a knack for giving art a voice that everyone can understand. His secret? Adding funny and thought-provoking captions to old paintings, making them feel like they’re sending text messages.Hassan’s modern take on paintings has won the hearts of over 207 thousand followers on Instagram and other social media platforms. It’s not just about art for art’s sake anymore; it’s about art that speaks directly to you, in a language you get....

There’s something so appealing about disturbing things. Once in a while, you might come across a blurred image that exclaims WARNING or NSFW in the title and you instantly have an undeniable desire to look at what’s hidden. You might instantly regret it the moment you see the picture, but there was no way to fight that curiosity, right!Whether it’s stories, images, or videos, we often seek them out hoping to scratch some sort of an itch inside our brains....