Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The Atlantic's In Focus: Holi Too
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The photographs appearing on the In Focus photo blog are particularly compelling because the blog allows viewers to choose between 1280 or 1024 pixels, depending of their screens.
I was tempted to feature another photograph (#12) by Kevin Frayer, but I already showed one of his yesterday, so I chose others...but as you scroll down, I bet you'll stop at this particular photograph...an absolute explosion of red!!! And you'll do the same at his #36.
Both of the photographs I feature here are by Indian photographers, and were made at the Krishna's Bankey Bihari Temple in Vrindavan.
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NYT's Special: Asia Up Close
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| Georgetown, Penang. Photo © David Hagerman/NYT-All Rights Reserved |
Firstly, let's talk photographs. The feature is accompanied by over 40 images by Asia-based photographers; some of which are postcard-like but others that are real gems, such as the one above of Georgetown by my friend David Hagerman, others of China by Shiho Fukada, of Vietnam by Justin Mott and of Myanmar by Kevin Maloney...so quite a lot of talent there.
Surprisingly, Bhutan is not mentioned! It is in Asia isn't it?
The other reason is this: I discovered an extraordinary (and unexplored) location in Varanasi through a New York Times article, and it launched one of my long term photographic projects. So my suggestion to travel photographers is to keep an eye on all these special features...yes, the majority will be fluff, but sometimes there'll be one that may just launch you into a new direction...and success.
Naturally, such these features also provide if not outright ideas, but inspirations for photo itineraries.
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{style inspiration: pretty polka dots}
. . . the boldest colour ever worn was perhaps an iridescent turquoise raw silk blouse with pretty sleeves; and with that exception, nearly always classic black, crisp white and every shade of pale & pretty neutral imaginable, from fluttery nude to blush and champagne -- that is, before happening upon navy and polka dots, with a dash of perfect red for that elegant and effortless parisian je ne sais quoi . . .
{images: sandro spring/summer 2011 lookbook, discovered via eclecchic, images from sunrainey}
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{wishing you a happy spring}
"It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!"
~Mark Twain
. . . and at long last, the eternal enchantment that is spring has arrived, and while winter may have its cozy, fire-lit nights, spring has its breezes by starlight and magnolia blossoms in sunlight, its long-awaited, lingering excitement that soon there will be pleated skirts and picnics, café crème and macarons in quaint light-filled cafés in late morning, and butterflies and golden skies in early evening . . .
happy spring! hope it is filled with beautiful things & new beginnings,
~ roséline xo
{p.s.} spent most of the day, yesterday, out of the office in favour of working in a sun-drenched café, having apparently already fallen to spring fever and there's magic in the air
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{more springtime inspiration:}
* spring green
* spring blossoms, one
* spring blossoms, two
{image: scan by this is glamorous from set with style by caroline clifton-mogg, photography by simon upton}
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Some of New Zealand's Best Kept Secret Attractions
Mention New Zealand and people immediately think bungy jumping, wine drinking, hobbits, and amazing scenery.
But dig a little deeper, head off the beaten track, and you'll discover much, much more – a secret New Zealand full of unique attractions and activities just waiting to be explored.
Here's a sampling…
1. The Hokonui Moonshine Festival – New Zealand's original boutique whisky festival, celebrating 'Old Hokonui' whiskey, is held every February in the sleepy southern town of Gore . If you miss the festival, you can still discover the region's colourful history at the Hokonui
Moonshine.
But it's not all prohibition and illicit stills. Culture, too, can be found in Gore at the Eastern Southland Art Gallery which, by featuring a diverse collection of primarily New Zealand and Australian works, attracts thousands of art lovers from around New Zealand and the world.
2. Driving Creek Railway & Potteries – New Zealand may not have Paris but it does have it's own 'Eyefull' Tower, located on the outskirts of Coromandel Town a few hours drive east of Auckland. You can only get to the tower by taking a ride on the country's only narrow gauge mountain railway through Barry Brickell's working pottery and wildlife sanctuary.
A rail enthusiast, Barry started building the narrow gauge rail tracks back in the 1970s as a way of transporting the clay and pine wood located high up the hill down to his pottery studio. These days, though, the train mainly transports tourists.
3. The Giant's House - Hidden away in the small harbor town of Akaroa, just 85 kilometers outside Christchurch, the Giant's House, with it's innovative and extravagant horticultural displays and wacky mosaic sculptures, could easily be one of the most unusual B&B's in the world.
The house wasn't always like that. Built in the 1880's for the local bank manager, this two storey French Style house had, for many years, a rather sedate existence. But then artist Josie Martin arrived on the scene and gave the house a rather extreme makeover, transforming it to reflect her imaginative and whimsical personality.
4. Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake & Iceberg - Very few glaciers around the world terminate into a lake. And even fewer are accessible to the average traveler. The Tasman Glacier, located within the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park just four hours from Christchurch, offers a chance to get up closer and personal with the glacier and it's huge floating icebergs.
5. Stonehenge Aotearoa - You can find the world's newest (opened in 2005) Stonehenge, a full-scale adaptation of the original Salisbury Plains Stonehenge, just an hour's drive north of Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. This New Zealand 'Stonehenge' incorporates Maori lore and marks the stars and constellations that Polynesian navigators followed on their voyages across the Pacific Ocean.
Musk Ox vs. Wolves - National Geographic video
United Nude Abstract
These shoes just arrived yesterday; my newest addition to the shoe collection. These are fun and they remind me of traditional Japanese wooden sandals but they are a modern structured version. I like the name: Abstract. Yes, they will give you an extreme look with all sharp angles, and high fashion.They are now available at Solestruck.
The feet in the photos above are my big girl's feet. She was a great model. Her feet are almost as big as mine :)
Thank you everyone for visiting and comments! Have a wonderful day!!!xoxo...Hanh :-)
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SacBee's The Frame: Holi Festival
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| Photo © Kevin Frayer/AP-All Rights Reserved |
The Sacramento Bee's photo blog The Frame is featuring 45 remarkable photographs of Holi, the colorful (to say the least) festival which is currently being celebrated all over India. I know we'll soon see much more from travel photographers and photojournalists who are covering this annual festival...but The Sacramento Bee's spread is the first I've seen so far.
Holi is known as the Hindu festival of colors, and is celebrated in Spring by people throwing colored powder and colored water at each other. The tradition is based on the legend of Radha and the Hindu God Krishna. The latter was envious of Radha's fair complexion and in a mischievous mood, he applied color to his beloved Radha's face.
In Vrindavan (which is the place to be during Holi), the festival is celebrated for 16 days in commemoration of the divine love of Radha for Krishna. The above photographs were made at Krishna's Bankey Bihari Temple in Vrindavan. It's the most popular Hindu temple of Krishna in the city.
It's quite evident that protection for one's cameras and lenses is mandatory to photograph Holi anywhere. Perhaps an underwater camera housing or a sturdy zip-lock bag...press the shutter and back in bag it goes?
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