Stories from the jungle and a wildlife photographer who isn't fooling his subjects. We hear from exceptional writers and creatives watching Masterclass on TV. Costa Rica is the home of the most unique birdhouse we've ever seen, and MusicRadar has a few links to watch Glastonbury 2023. A days worth of inspiration in 5 minutes – enjoy your day!

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What does the end look like if you are an artist or even someone who plays music, writes, or creates art as a hobby? Masterclass is an online training platform with several big names teaching lots of art. Margaret Atwood teaches writing, Judd Apatow comedy, John Legend songwriting, etc. One of the best things about Masterclass is watching it on TV. Masterclass is available on Roku, Amazon, and Apple TV. Every once in a while, instead of channel surfing, I will go on Masterclass and watch a few episodes from some of my favorite creatives.

Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid’s Tale) talked about a writer's responsibility to make the world you create believable, even if it's wrapped around fiction; the characters, settings, and conversations must be believable, or you will lose your audience. R.L. Stine (Goosebumps), who writes for a younger audience, says he writes the end of each of his stories and then has to work backward, creating the world that got his characters to the end. 

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As a wildlife photographer, you try blending in with your surroundings and photographing your subjects in their natural habitat. What you forget when you are in the jungle is the only thing unnatural about the habitat is you! Shaaz Jung is a professional photographer and cinematographer, and he highlights a few of the spectacular photos he shot in the jungle. In each of these photos, his subjects are looking right at him.

The story is in PetaPixel, and Jung's photos show animals who could kill you with a stare. The story goes into some of the gear Jung uses and the challenges with light when you shoot in the jungle. As an artist, Jung says most days he sees nothing, but the days he does, and he's able to capture what beasts at the heart of the jungle, to make it all worthwhile.

The design firm zU-studio created a stunning beach house in Costa Rica based on the drawing of a bird with spread wings. Moss and Fog highlighted it this weekend, and the images are fantastic. 

The house called “Project N2”, was designed by Amsterdam-based zU-studio, located near the beach of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. The roof is constructed of lightweight platforms of varying heights. The platforms allow natural light to filter through to the first floor. The home has few walls, allowing cross ventilation of airflow.

The beach house has a wrap-around pool and a treetop getaway above the tree line. The open floor plan and natural light make it a one-of-a-kind space and a perfect find for Moss And Fog.

Can't make it to Somerset, UK, this year for Glastonbury 2023, you're not alone. MusicRadar has you covered with a primer on how to watch the shows; the info on watching the live show is now outdated, but where to find sets and clips is available. Live music continues its heroic rise out of the ashes of a pandemic, and it's inspiring to see the crowds and the bands celebrating the best life can be.

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