Fathom's Favorite Links: Photography Contests & Celestial Wonders – May 7, 2016
What we're clicking on this week at Fathom HQ.
The National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is taking submissions until May 27. If I entered the contest, these photos are what I'd be up against. – Daniel, editorial assistant
Mercury's rare transit across the sun this Monday will be visible from Earth. The solar system's smallest planet will look like a little black beauty mark moving past the big, bright star. The Eastern US and Canada should get behind the telescope (transit will take 7.5 hours). – Jeralyn, editorial director
LED-drones as the new fireworks? This video certainly makes a case for it with Japan's Mt. Fuji as a backdrop and the trippy soundtrack of shamisens (traditional Japanese guitars). – Becky, assistant editor
In case your New Yorkers tend to pile up like mine, you might have missed James Sanders' terrific essay about the public's historic fascination with Manhattan rooftop observation decks. – Pavia, CEO
Is it just me, or is everyone enamored by the digital nomad lifestyle? Working remotely while traveling the world sounds great in theory, but how many people are actually going to upend their lives and move to Bali? Well, with the growth of startups offering short-term leases in apartments with communal working spaces all over the world, that number may be going up. – Daniel
Loving this father-son project where the dad photographs his son as an astronaut in seemingly mundane neighborhood spots, a lovely reminder that when you're four years old, everywhere is a new frontier. – Becky
One of Many is a wonderful (and very colorful) series of photo essays highlighting creative communities in twelve different American cities. – Becky
THIS WEEK ON FATHOM: Eat It!
Legendary Roman selection. Photo courtesy of Roscioli.
Rome: A guide to shopping the city's best ingredients.
At home: A Roman master's recipe for mouthwatering porchetta.
Singapore: There's always room for one more meal.
In the freezer: A recipe for green smoothie ice pops tastes like summer.
