Breeze Me

Feel the Breeze

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 07:47:00 +0000

These days I am a bit obsessed with the word "Breeze"... :-P. I gathered my favorites pictures in this theme and I am sharing them with you now. Enjoy!

Beach Breeze

Night Breeze

Ocean Breeze

Petals Breeze

Why M Exotic Breeze and Breeze Me?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:22:00 +0000

It took me a while before finding the right name for my business, a name in line with my concept. I had so many possibilities...

I am so happy now I found the cool Breeze Me :-)

'Exotic breeze' is the name of an orchid, always called ‘singapore’ orchid.

As you may know orchids are the most popular exotic plants. The reason for this is many people think they are simply the most beautiful exotic plant in the world.

I love them so much: so gorgeous, stylish, elegant and colorful.

Breeze is the wind... so exotic breeze would also mean something exotic, floating in the air and brought to your door.

M is the initial of my first name and also the pronunciation in French of the verb 'Love' (aime).

However, I thought M exotic Breeze was not that catchy to remember, so I just moved the words a bit; i.e. I put the noun Breeze first then M and E to together (for exotic) at the end. I personally think the result is brilliant for the shop.

Original Bird Feather Art by Chris Maynard

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 13:14:00 +0000

We sometimes like to think of ourselves as good crafter. But our skills can be seriously questioned by the talented artist Chris Maynard.

His amazing work is about of gorgeous feathers that have been cut and altered into the shape of the bird that had shed them.

He uses fine-eye surgery tools and magnifying glasses to achieve the extreme detail of each creation. All of the feathers used come from private aviaries and zoos.

On his website, Feather Folio, Maynard writes “feathers are a pinnacle of achievement of life in their form, function, and beauty. After feathers perform their functions on birds, they are molted yearly but keep their beauty and complexity. I want to show feathers in a different light, off the bird. I enjoy highlighting aspects of a feather’s form, pattern or color.”

In total, he has created more than 80 extremely detailed works of feather art. As unique as every bird, each one of Maynard’s pieces is an original that cannot be duplicated.

Images from here.

He hopes that seeing birds in a different light through his artwork will encourage appreciation of avian life and hence a desire to conserve it. very nice thoughts...

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Let's go to Viceroy Bali Luxury Resort

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:03:00 +0000

For this weekend, we are heading to Viceroy Bali Resort & Spa in Indonesia. A paradise on earth in the mountain foothills of Ubud...

The gorgeous valley location of the resort is highly regarded for its warm light and harmony with nature, its views and its quiet and unhurried ambiance witnessed at very glance. Perfect!

This incredible luxury resort and spa consists of 25-villas majestically situated on a secluded ridge of the Petanu River gorge along Bali’s “Valley of the Kings,” an appellation given by locals for the generations of Balinese royalty who have resided in nearby villages.

It is actually an all-villa estate, each villa with a private pool. The common areas of the property offer serenity and natural beauty along its private paths connecting villas with public facilities.

The resort is well known by sophisticated international travelers as one of the world's secret tropical hideaways and respected by its many repeat guests as a destination that places emphasis on the best of privacy and comfort.

Images from here.

With amazing hillside views, the most tranquil and scenic spa, some of the best food in Bali and immaculate service, this is a truly beautiful getaway, don't you think?

If you are heading to Bali in the near future and you are wondering about the best places to stay in there, then Viceroy Bali Resort is one of the best places that you can stay in!

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Stylish bathrooms inspired by Nature

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:34:00 +0000

How about sinking into a bathtub set amidst a natural ambiance?

Nature has brought inspiration to the new collection of bathroom features and fittings of Neutra.

Indeed, the Italian company has a very unique collection of stylish bathroom furnishings and fittings that combine the purity of water, energy of stones, and the warmth of wood.

Does that say it all? Nature seems to be what drives this line of products that would make your bathroom an experience in itself.

All the furnishings, including the sink, bath tub, shelves and shower floor are made of stone, wood and aluminum. They evoke the feeling of nature and create a holistic atmosphere to the maximum, and prove themselves to be alluring to the core.

This unique collection of bathroom furnishings would provide you with a rejuvenated bathing experience. Sleek!

Images from here.

So, do you like those bathrooms inspired by nature?

For more products from Neutra, you can visit here.

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Fashion Photography: 'Wonderland' by Kirsty Mitchell

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:16:00 +0000

Today, let’s take a walk in the mystical ‘Wonderland’ of Kirsty Mitchell, a storybook without words, an unexplained collection of strange and magical characters, set in the woodlands and landscapes that surrounded her home in Surrey.

Kirsty Mitchell, fashion photographer from Kent, is one of the fashion photographers I truly admired ever since I first saw her works. Following Maureen's death from a brain tumour in 2008, Kirsty channelled her grief into her passion for photography. She retreated behind the lens of her camera and created 'Wonderland', an ethereal fantasy world.

She wanted to mix together her backgrounds in fashion design, costume making, her love of art history and film, as well as her passion for the natural beauty of English landscapes. In short, a melting pot of all her everyday interests, channeled into a very personal tribute to the memory of her mother, and the fairytales she read to her constantly as a child.

This is 'The Storyteller': A reference to Kirsten's English teacher mother, a model sits elegantly on a carpet of bluebells enveloped by books.

Kirsty developed a deep bond and respect for the locations in which she was working and strove, through her pictures, to remind others of their forgotten magic and beauty.

She became fascinated with pockets of wild flowers such as the bluebells that would appear for only a few brief weeks of the year. In some cases, she would wait a full 12 months so she could shoot costumes matched to the vivid colours of nature!

She said her 'aim was to portray time passing, an unsaid journey through four seasons, incorporating every colour in the rainbow'.

This is 'Spirited Away': Blooms stand out against a snowy forest backdrop, a promise of the spring to come.

Here: the Beautiful Blindness of Devotion sees a painted girl with eyes closed in prayer.

Images from here.

The Briar Rose is a human rambling rose appearing to grow from the stonework.

For more of her work, you can visit her website. To read more about the journey behind each photo shoot, you can check her blog where she goes into detail about the development of each of her imaginative concepts all the way through production.

Very inspiring work! Unlike anything I’ve ever seen! What do you think?

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Winter Escape: The Chalet Les Gentianes 1850 in Courchevel, the French Alps

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:41:00 +0000

For this weekend, let's pack our suitcase and get away in Courchevel in the French Alps. Yesss!

For those who don't know this location, Courchevel is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world which combines elegance with luxury. Part of the largest ski area in the world, it is a place to see and to be seen in! Courchevel is, without doubt, the premier resort in France. It is synonymous with luxury and is home to some of the very finest chalets in the Alps.

The spectacular chalet Les Gentianes 1850 has an exceptional and unique location in the prestigious resort of Courchevel with its magical atmosphere. A winter-wonderland, surrounded by snow covered trees, it truly is a ski-in ski-out location.

The chalet has been built in a sympathetic alpine style with wood interiors, exposed ceiling beams and a cosy fireplace in the living room.

It also has its own swimming pool, complete with Jacuzzi and steam room.

A place of sublime comfort with natural materials, selected to emphasise the moods, colours and textures of the mountains. Perfect!

Images from here

This chalet exudes rustic elegance and is fitted for every comfort anybody could ever need when visiting the mountains for a skiing vacation! Don’t you just love it? Truly unique mountain hideway...

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A Beautiful Villa in Paradise

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:40:00 +0000

My house tour of today is about this stunning villa set in the mythical island, of Capri.

Exposed to breathtaking views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, this jewel of a home is the result of the perfect marriage between clever Architecture and contemporary Art.

The villa is located high in the mountains of the Italian island of Capri, which gives it that authentic bright sunlit aura.

The whitewashed walls, together with the stone floors, set the perfect scene to enhance the select colorful pieces in the decor. It's evident blue is the color of choice as it's the one hue that's present in every room of the house, perhaps inspired by the alluring deep blue sea that surrounds it.

But my favorite feature of all is the impressive stone wall in the shower area that creates a dramatic contrast with the slick design of the bathroom! LOVE!

Images from here.

For me, only 3 words: This is paradise. What do you think?

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Supermodel Karlie Kloss Travels to Nicaragua

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:01:00 +0000

My today post is about the american model Karlie Kloss for T Magazine'.

For the Winter 2012 issue, the supermodel took a trip to Nicaragua with photographer Ryan McGinley to pose for a stunning set of understated photos set against the country’s beautiful and diverse landscapes.

In Lake Nicaragua, with the island of Ometepe in the distance. She wears Balenciaga.

They ventured to the Masaya Volcano National Park outside of Santiago for the photoshoot to illustrate a Nicaragua travel story.

In the shots, the 20-year-old model wears little makeup and her hair looks very undone. Karlie dons simple, airy clothes from Balenciaga, Chloé, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jacobs, Chanel, and sits everywhere from the edge of a volcano to high above the canopy of a rainforest. The photos feel very calming and at the same time adventurous...

In a farmer’s pasture near La Virgen. With a Gap shirt and a Chloé skirt

With a Marc Jacobs dress

On Maderas Beach. With Chanel swimsuit

At a farm in Marsella. Balenciaga again

High above the canopy at Maderas Village. With a Gucci dress

Marsella Beach. With a Salvatore Ferragamo top

In Masaya Volcano National Park. Chloé top and shorts

Images from here.

I am sooo loving this winter issue because of the travel concept! They explored a volcano, vast plunging cliffs, wild animals, lush forest and deserted coastline of the beautiful Nicaragua. Brilliant!

For the first time in our lives, we have a desire to go there! Well done, T!

You can check out the entire amazing story over at the T site.

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Creative Portrait Photography by Vilde Indrehus

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:19:00 +0000

For this weekend, I wanted to post about this very young but talented photographer: Vilde Indrehus.

Vilde is a 17 year old photographer from Norway, she has been serious about photography about a year now and by her own words is addicted. Her photos have a kind of “Instagram” look, and are very romantic.

Inspired by the forest, the ocean and the nature, she took the emotional shots to express her extreme love of her homeland.

She said: "the things that no one else notices are the things that I love the most: a graveyard, rain, garbage and clouds are examples of things that inspire me. Especially clouds! Everything is so damn beautiful. I want to photograph everything I see. And when I say everything, I totally mean it. I love how photography makes me see this world just as beautiful as it is. And it somehow confuses me that I’m the only one I know that think of it that way."

Her photography style is wonderous and intimately exploratory of a young person connecting with her natural surroundings.

Images from here

Just love her stunning pictures about her natural surroundings!

You can also visit her facebook page here. What are your thoughts on these?

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The Eternal Jungle by Zim & Zou

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:55:00 +0000

My today post is about this very creative window installation for Hermes store in Hong Kong.

The Hermès brand has worked hard to earn its world-renowned reputation for enchanting window displays. They reaffirmed their excellent record with this original vitrine at the Hong Kong International Airport, an amazing project made by a 3D creative studio in France, Zim & Zou.

The French artists/designers, Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann were given carte blanche to fill the space as they pleased, after the brand Hermès saw their masterful “Cabinet de Curiosités” project, a series of intricately detailed birds, insects, and animals made primarily from paper.

The result, the "Eternal Jungle", is an invitation into the wild. The window installation creates an intriguing contrast between the jungle, an unpredictable rainforest, a World that is dominated by wild animals; and the hyper-controlled environment of the store behind it, the World of Hermès. Very clever concept! The window is also influenced by the abundance of vegetation in Hong Kong.

The figures, which could be found in a real jungle, instead exist amid the fast paced urban jungle of Hong Kong.

Zim & Zou's work really shows that the level of craftsmanship involved mirrors that of Hermès products.

The installation displays the finest skills in paper-cut art and leatherwork! Remaining faithful to its original purity, the Studio created intricate objects with the paper, a material both beautiful and versatile.

The 'Monkey', 'Toucan', and 'Chameleon' are all handcrafted and brought to life with leather offcuts carefully selected from the Hermès workshops. Their paper and leather cut installation has the cartoonish quality of a stop motion film while retaining the signature refinement of the brand.

Thousands of tiny pebbled leather triangles compose a hairy swinging monkey, a parrot with wings outstretched, and a lurking chameleon. It took 200 hours to create one animal!

Images from here:

Outstanding pieces of Art! What do you think?

For more of Zim&Zou you can go here.

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Amazing Gulpiyuri Beach without the Sea, Spain

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 11:29:00 +0000

Let's go to the beach this weekend, shall we? Let's go get away to one of the most amazing beaches in the world: Playa de Gulpiyuri or the Gulpiyuri Beach.

If you travel, you have probably visited many beautiful and exotic beaches, but not one like Gulpiyuri Beach.

It is a shell shaped little beach located in the middle of a grassy meadow, near Llanes, a charming town on the northern coast of Spain.

Gulpiyuri Beach is unlike anything you have ever seen, or even imagined existed outside of fantasy books or fictional planets. Imagine walking over 100 meters from the sea shoreline and stumbling over a small charming beach right in the middle of a green meadow. And while you may find other beaches completely hidden from the open sea, around the world, this one is actually fully tidal and even has waves bathing the small strip of golden sand.

The beach is very small, only 40 meters long, and it takes just a few minutes to fully swim across it. Some people have even reported being able to bodysurf on the small waves.

Water from the nearby Bay of Biscay comes in through the underground tunnel network and washes up on Gulpiyuri in gentle waves, adding to the charm of this magical cove.

The shallow crystal clear water of this place acts as a swimming invitation that cannot be refused, but you may find it a little cold, because the water tends to remain underground for a while, before washing into the Beach.

You may be wondering how such an Oasis could exist away from the coastline, and the answer is: nature is a wonderful artist! The oasis is actually a karstic sinkhole. The nearby Cantabria Sea ate through the limestone coast resulting in underground caves, allowing the seawater inland. Overtime the sea eroded the caves causing them to collapse, creating a sinkhole resulting in this beautiful beach.

This amazing cove is protected from wind and waves...so there is a "quietness" that is unreal, when comparing the beach to others in Asturias or Cantabria. It seemed more like a Mediterranean beach!

Images 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Playa de Gulpiyuri is not only rare, it's hard to find! Many people have admitted to only being able to get there with the help of the advice of the locals, or a GPS! But once we got there you will realize that it is worth the trip!

The beach has been declared a national monument of the Austrias. If you are a fan of exotic beaches, this is one you shouldn't miss on a weekend trip! What do you think?

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Dick Clark’s Unique Flintstone-Style House

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:45:00 +0000

Fans of the classic Flinstones cartoon show will definitely fall in love with this charming Flintstones inspired house residing in the beautiful southern California region of Malibu.

It was owned by iconic TV personality Dick Clark and the famous couple sold the property for $3.5 million.

Like something right out of the cartoon, the home looks like a cave turned residence.

It consists of one bedroom and two bathrooms nestled on a massive 23 acre lot, with 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, Boney Mountains, Serrano Valley, sunsets and city lights. There is also a bar, two fireplaces, open patio and wine cellar.

There is also a lot about this home that satisfies your deepest green desires. Indeed, it was explicitly designed to fit in with the surrounding, rolling landscape, which consists of aloes and other succulents, and to prioritize nature over the built environment. This is particularly evident in the cut outs in each room that overlook the Pacific ocean.

Images from here.

This is a truly magical retreat...I really like the idea of living as close to nature as this! Great home design!

Can you imagine yourself living in this house?

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Breathtaking Beauty of Milford Sound, New Zealand

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 11:48:00 +0000

Let's go to Milford Sound on this Sunday, shall we? As you may already know, it is part of the Fjordland National Park, and is located at the southwest corner of the Southern Island of New Zealand.

Also called the beautiful Gulf of Milford, it is one of the most beautiful landscapes of our planet. As such, Milford Sound is the biggest pride of New Zealand! According to Rudyard Kipling, it is the eighth wonder of the world.

The beauty of Milford Sound is so spectacular and otherworldly that it was used to depict parts of Middle Earth in the Lord of the Rings movies. Yes! And, looking at these photographs, we can see exactly why Peter Jackson chose it! There really couldn’t be a more magical movie location...

Among Milford Sound's most enchanting features are its exquisite waterfalls. In rainy and stormy days tourists can admire the play of the wind with the waterfalls.

Beyond the mountains of Milford Sound is a kingdom of dense jungles and a paradise valley, which is covered with a colourful carpet of flowers.

Images from: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Layton Findlater & Todd and Sarah Sisson

Not far away from the Sound there are plenty of other magnificent places to explore, including lakes, mountains, limestone caves, and the Sutherland Falls, one of Earth's highest waterfalls, which, in three cascades, drops for a dizzying 1,904 feet (580 meters).

Because this place is obviously a beautiful symbiosis of virgin forests, clean streams and lakes, glaciers and high mountains, waterfalls and meadows....I couldn't help myself from writing this post! :D

What a beautiful place on earth to visit or revisit, don't you think?

For more information about Milford Sound, you can go here.

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Exotic Sea Life Photography by Mark Laita

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:57:00 +0000

My photographer in light today is the talented photographer, Mark Laita.

His latest photo series takes us underwater into the world of exotically mysterious and beautifully coloured sea life. Titled his 'Sea' collection, his eye-catching sea creature photography is able to wonderfully bring underwater sea creatures to life with the use of bold neon colours.

Set against a blank, black backdrop, these fish and various forms of aquatic organisms pop with color, radiating a liveliness through the crystal clear water that spotlights their unique personalities.

Mark captures everything from star fish to jelly fish, and showcases their exotic and diverse colors. What better way to showcase what lies within the deep blue sea then by beautifully capturing the bold and striking colors of marine life!

If you enjoy these photos, you probably want to check his photo book about the marine life on Amazon.

Images from here.

These are some truly amazing photos about marine life. I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did!

For more of his work, you can also visit his website here.

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Zhao Wei graces Harper’s Bazaar China

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:56:00 +0000

There are two main signs of Spring: the oldest one is the appearance of robins...and the other is traces of new life, first blooms peeking through the snow and on lifeless trees...

Depending on where you live you may not have seen any trace of new blooms so let my today editorial featuring the chinese actress and singer Zhao Wei for Harper’s Bazaar China serve as your first signs of Spring! :-)

The actress is the flowery beauty on the cover page of fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar China for the January issue 2011.

She is photographed by Feng Hai and blooms in bright and colorful feminine pieces with floral prints on the cover and inside the magazine. It is a very romantic shoot.

Images from here:

She looks D-I-V-I-N-E on this pretty pink cover and this beautifully styled editorial, don't you think? LOVE!

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Gorgeous Seashell House in Mexico

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:21:00 +0000

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Let's start this promising week with this stunning seashell house in Mexico, shall we?

Who cares what the neighbors think? Let's build a unique shell shaped house! That's just what a Mexico City couple with their two children did, with the help of the astonishing imagination of Mexican architect Javier Senosiain of Arquitectura Organica. It's amazing. It has to be seen to be believed!

The house design is very innovative, unusual and audacious. Javier decided to bring the life aquatic into architecture. This house turns the form of the Nautilus shell and is wonderful to look at and to be in.

The open concept inside the house is dominated by smooth surfaces, spiral stairs and natural plantings that makes the inhabitants feel like they're living inside a snail who swallowed the entire contents of somebody's back yard.

While the house is surrounded on three sides by the bustling Mexico City, its West side (where most of its portal-style windows are located) has a breathtaking view of the mountains. Woww! Maybe someday all houses will be made this way!

Do you want to walk on the stone paths along the amazing grass carpet? Entering the bathroom you will fill yourself under the water with the sandy walls, gorgeous blue tiles and the window overhead. This house is worth speaking about for a long time.... It is not only beautiful but also earthquake-proof and maintenance-free.

Images from here

Before I saw this I didn't even know I wanted to live in a giant shell, but now I totally do!

Anybody want to get together on weekends and start construction of something similar? And obviously by 'start construction' I mean go kill the world's largest nautilus and live in its shell. :-)

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Sunday Quote: We travel to seek Souls...

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 06:51:00 +0000

Image from here

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The Wonders of China by Feng Jiang

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:15:00 +0000

My Friday post is about the chinese amateur photographer Dr. Feng Jiang.

Forget everything you think you know about China and take a couple minutes to ponder these images...Few people in the Western world know about the hidden beauty of China. Well...of course it helps to have a talented photographer who can capture this land of enchantment as no other has.

Even though this series has been around for a while, these are the absolute best pictures of the natural wilderness of different parts of rural China I've seen so far!

Images from here

These are some truly enchanting photos. I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did!

They are absolutely breathtaking and the composition, lighting and color are masterful! What do you think?

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Zhang Fan in Tibet for Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:34:00 +0000

My today post is about Harper's Bazaar Indonesia and the chinese model Zhang Fan captured by Nicoline Patricia Malina. The magazine headed to fantastic Tibet for its November Issue. Love this editorial called '7 Days in Tibet'!

The whole (three editorials) shoots took seven days to finish.

They had the opportunity to shoot in the beautiful Tibetan plateau with the amazing styling from Michael Pondaag and Qiqi Franky providing the hair and make up on Zhang Fan.

Nicoline said it definitely was one of the most difficult shoots due to weather and our health condition on the highlands, but they managed to execute the concept all the way from Lhasa, the Brahmaputra and Yamrok-Tso lake, to the beautiful Shigatse and the Karo-La snow mountains.

Images from here

From these photos, I am sure you can feel the calmness being in Tibet, the nature looks untouched, clean, and brings out the loveliest shades of colors on earth...

This editorial makes me want to visit Tibet, doesn't make you want to do the same thing?!

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Koleston Naturals Uses Nature

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:01:00 +0000

I came across this recently and although it's now 5 years old it's still a brilliant idea.

The Outdoor Advert titled 'Natural Red' was done by H&c Leo Burnett advertising agency for Koleston Naturals in Lebanon. It was released in Feb 2008.

The creative billboard Campain for Koleston Naturals utilizes this natural beauty to illustrate the fact that this women’s hair dye is made from natural ingredients.

The billboards are strategically placed on a road side cliff with an unspoiled view of the sea and beautiful skyline.

The woman’s hair area in the billboard is cut as to capture the variations of this beautiful scene during the different phases of day and night, reflecting the variety of colors that Koleston Naturals offer.

The hair transforms from bright yellow to fire orange during the day. Once it starts to get dark, the billboard lights up, producing purple and vibrant coloured hair.

Images from here:

Excellent use of nature to promote the charcateristics of the product, don't you think? I love this innovative concept!

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Photo of The Day: The Blue Swan

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 04:24:00 +0000

Image from here

My photo of this Sunday is about this trumpeter swan gliding across Yellowstone River in Wyoming, taken by the photographer James P. Blair for National Geographic.

I am sure you also love this gorgeous blue palette saying 'winter, peace and silence'...Wonderful work by Blair!

Don't you feel an emotional response to the color yet?

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The Beauty of The Gardens of Marqueyssac

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:19:00 +0000

For this weekend, I wanted to share one of the world’s most magnificent landscapes, the Gardens of Marqueyssac in Vézac in the Dordogne region (France).

The lush and beautifully designed gardens wrap around a 17th century chateau that sits perched above the picturesque Dordogne valley.

The bubbly, rounded forms of the gardens are carefully manicured by active attendants, maintaining a design that was first developed over 300 years ago. Indeed the gardens were planted in 1861 by Julien De Cerval, an intense gardener who gave the last thirty years of his life to build Marqueyssac.

The Gardens of Marqueyssac are now available for public strolls, having been restored to their original glory for a public opening in 1996.

The Château de Marqueyssac stretches across a large plot that includes 5 km of walking trails, a Belvedere pavilion high above the river below, a chapel and these famed overhanging gardens.

During the summer each Thursday evening the gardens are lit by candlelight and various musicians play in different parts of the garden. A magical experience not to be missed!

Images from here.

While Vézac may be out-of-the-way for most travelers, the gargdens are roughly half-way between the Bourdeaux and Rhone wine regions, placing it directly in the path of French wine travelers.

These Gardens are one of the few Dordogne attractions to remain open all year round. They are certainly worth a stop for a weekend, don't you think? Breathtaking...

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Camouflage Wildlife Photography by Art Wolfe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:56:00 +0000

My today post is about the wildlife photographer Art Wolfe and his outstanding animal camouflage photography.

Check out some images from Wolfe’s collection. Can you spot the hidden Animals in these photos?

They don’t appear to show a lot, but look again and you might just see nature’s masters of disguise at work.

First image is...a Great Gray Owl has positioned itself in front of a similar pattern to take advantage of this camouflage in Oregon, United States.

Here...it's a white-tailed ptarmigan manages to keep a low profile among the snowy vegetation in Manitoba, Canada.

Here.....a spectacled caiman (a type of crocodile) hides among the leaves in the tropical grasslands of Venezuela.

Here...a Blue Dacnis in Panama.

Here....a mischievous family of Japanese macaques almost seem to vanish in their rocky habitat on Honshu island.

Here...a wandering tattler chick blends into its rocky background perfectly in Wrangell-St Elias National Park, in Alaska.

Here...a horned adders golden colour as it matches that of the sand in the Namib Desert where they bury themselves using a swimming motion to disappear beneath the hot surface.

Here...a giraffe, vertically camouflaged by the shape and colour of surrounding vegetation, in Transvaal, South Africa.

Here...this individual, whose species is a member of the Antelope family, hides in vegetation in Botswana’s Chobe National Park.

Here...a Wolf peering out from behind a tree trunk in an autumn Montana forest.

Here...a male Spotted Deer disappears among sun-dappled vegetation in Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India.

Here...a Nighthawk resting on rocks where it blends into its surroundings in eastern Washington.

Here...the mottled markings of the California Ground Squirrel help it to evade predators by blending in with its rocky environment.

And here...a Bengal Tiger tantalises its prey by virtually vanishing from view among the undergrowth in India’s Bandhavgarh National Park.

Wolfe's "Vanishing Act" project gives you the feeling that there’s no human presence in the photos whatsoever, as the artist captures real-life animal camouflage skills. The camouflaged creatures blend seamlessly into their surroundings to protect themselves from predators or to stop their prey from spotting them.

Wolfe spent years trying to capture the amazing beasts in a way that has never been seen before. This camouflage project, which he started in the 1980s, has taken him all over the world in his quest for perfect shots.

He says it has always been his goal to support the conservation issues by 'focusing on what’s beautiful on the Earth'.

For more of his work, you can visit his website: artwolfe.com

There’s one thing I keep thinking while going through his photographs: how on earth did he spot them himself?? These incredible photos almost always need a second look as it’s hard to spot the animals at the first sight! Amazing really!

Hope you had fun spotting the hidden animals.

Images from here.

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'One Dream' with Ji Hye Park by Vogue Korea

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:14:00 +0000

I hope all of you had a productive and fresh start to this new week so far!

Today let's daydream with this Fashion Editorial called 'One Dream' featured in June 2012 Vogue Korea.

The gorgeous model is Ji Hye Park and she's captured by the talented photographer Bosung Kim in a series of daydreams floating across a blue sea.

This creative shoot captures the model in a sleepy state as she daydreams about a world of books, traveling and fairytale weddings...Beautiful dreams!

Luminous lights, delicate netting, colorful flowers and foods surround Park as she rests inside her vertical wooden row boat. This fun feature captures the youthful essence of a girl’s fantasies, hopes and ambitions.

Images: Bosung Kim for Vogue Korea

This Editorial is just gorgeous and the concept amazing! And I am sure every girl would love to be carried away in such a lovely manner in pretty clothes surrounded by pretty things...Am I right, girls?

Have a dreamy Tuesday,