I've been getting a lot of news and information from the various blogs that the New York Times offers. Often, the writing is some of the best and the writers (especially the tech and sports writers) use the forum to work out stories. One of the most beautiful blogs is the Lens blog (http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com).

Today they've showcased what people do to their bodies in pursuit of beauty (or at least the image they want in their head). Some of the pictures highlight transformations that are stunning, others that are heartbreaking. Either way, the photographs highlighted today each tell their own story and are beautiful.