You might be wondering what does Buddha have to do with Photoshop. Well, like anything in this world, when creating a photo manipulation you really need to go all the way, and pay real close attention to detail. After all, that is what designers, photographers and visual artists in general do. Photoshop is, as you undoubtedly know, a fantastic and versatile tool for designers and photographers alike.

We here at Pixel77 have showcased several artists that use Photoshop to create stunning results, and today I will be showcasing Daniela Babic’s photos of her son, Theodore, which she edits to make them seem like wonderful adventures.

To explore beauty and the global standards of it, blogger and journalist Esther Honing sent a picture of herself to almost 40 designers from 25 countries, some experts, some amateurs, and asked them one simple thing: “Make me beautiful.” The project presented in this article got her a lot of attention, as this is probably not the first article on the subject that you are reading. What I will do, however, is pick out a few of them, and try to see what they say about standards of beauty in that particular country.

Ever wondered how your face would look like if it were grasped by a giant pair of laundry tongs? Well Martin De Pasquale imagined himself in that exact situation, and created a surreal and bizarre image. But he didn’t stop there. His imagination brought him to pursue eerie creations using his creative skills with programming. We have compiled a list of his most impressive work for you to enjoy.