Double Takes

ONE CITY, FIVE HOURS: HEMISPHERES MAGAZINE

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:47:00 +0000

I recently stumbled on these wonderful map illustrations by Oliver Jeffers for United Airlines' inflight magazine Hemispheres. They accompany articles in the magazine's One City, Five Hours series, which gives a step by step (sometimes literally) guide to spending a 5 hour layover (presumably) in cities all over the world. One of my dream jobs is to write/blog for an inflight magazine (try and forget my whole fear of flying thing). It's work like this, by publications like Hemispheres that give me that desire.

(found via Rachel (of Black Eiffel) on Pinterest / images via Oliver Jeffers)

ATLAS OF REMOTE ISLANDS

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:03:00 +0000

Yet another book I must own for my armchair travel. Atlas of Remote Islands is an illustrated book by German author Judith Schalansky. As described by Penguin Books:

On one page are perfect maps, on the other unfold bizarre stories from the history of the islands themselves. Rare animals and strange people abound: from marooned slaves to lonely scientists, lost explorers to confused lighthouse keepers, mutinous sailors to forgotten castaways; a collection of Robinson Crusoes of all kinds.

While the original illustrations (also by Schalansky) are superb, I adore Christina Hart's re-illustrations. There are so many nooks and crannies of this world unknown and unexplored.

(found via designworklife / images vial Christina Hart)

AIRCRAFT - THE JET AS ART: JEFFREY MILSTEIN

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:46:00 +0000

Through his photography, Jeffrey Milstein turns aircraft into art. His favorite way to capture the planes is from the end of a runway, just as they're about to land. My usual feelings regarding airplanes involve white-knuckles and bouts of terror. Next time I fly, I think I'm going to try and remember these photographs and the art in which I'm riding. I've mentioned Milstein's photography here before, but they are currently on display through November 25th at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

(found via 2modern / images via Jeffrey Milstein)

ROLLING HOMES: HANDMADE HOUSES ON WHEELS

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:12:00 +0000

I basically want to live inside Jane Lidz's 1979 book Rolling Homes: Handmade Houses on Wheels. I used to think I wanted a vintage airstream trailer, but maybe it's a rolling home I'm really after. This would be the perfect home to fit my nomadic tendencies.

(found via All The Mountains / images via Amy Merrick)

INFRARED HONG KONG: YIU YU HOI

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:39:00 +0000

Happy Lunar New Year from Korea. I ushered in the year of the dragon by visiting the doctor and getting up to date on my vaccines. Lots of upcoming travel = fun. Getting five shots in one day = not fun.

I celebrated last year's Lunar New Year with a trip to Hong Kong. For five days I walked around that city mesmerized by the incredible architecture, amazed by the bright lights and bold colors of the neon signage, and enchanted by a record-holding giant Buddha and a silted fishing village. All that being said, it was a very different place than pictured in Yiu Yu Hoi's infrared photos of Hong Kong. I didn't think Hong Kong could be any more enchanting until I saw these photos.

(found via Honestly WTF / images via Yiu Yu Hoi)

WPA POSTERS OF THE U.S. NATIONAL PARKS

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:25:00 +0000

National Geographic posted a great collection of U.S. National Park WPA (Works Progress Administration) posters from 1936 to 1938 via the Library of Congress. Seeing these makes me realize I need to visit more the U.S. National Parks.

> images via Library of Congress

CITY SILHOUETTES: JASPER JAMES

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:19:00 +0000

British photographer Jasper James creates a compelling juxtaposition in his series City Silhouettes. His photographs feature the city of Beijing, where he is currently based, paired with silhouettes of its citizens. He captures his subjects as a refection, as they appear to be reflecting on the world below them.

> found via Bem Legaus / images via James Jasper

THE MOUNTAIN: TERJE SORGJERD

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:25:00 +0000

I don't see the stars much these days. Korea's bright lights and bold colors make that next to impossible within a city's limits. This video, by Terje Sorgjerd both fills the void and leaves me yearning. The Mountain captures breathtaking images of the Milky Way over El Teide, Spain's highest mountain.

NEW YORK CITY'S SECRET SUBWAY STATION

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:16:00 +0000

Opened in 1904 and designed by Rafael Guastavino, the City Hall subway station was intended to be the crown jewel of the original New York City subway line. The station was closed in 1945 and has remained that way to date. Originally, commuters were required to disembark at the Brooklyn Bridge station before the train made its way back uptown. In recent years, passengers have been permitted to remain on the train while it passes through this stunning and historic station.

It's been a long while since I rode the New York City subway. My most recent sub-urban travel has been on subway cars in Beijing, Seoul and Tokyo. I love exploring the subway stations of foreign rapid transit systems and I typically find that the older the station the more impressive it is.

> found via Pondly / images by John-Paul Palescandolo and Eric Kazmirek

WHERE DO YOU LIVE: GEOF CROWL

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:17:00 +0000

A year ago, Geof Crowl posted one of his designs and a question on Dribble, "What state do you live in?" The response has been overwhelming. Over 400 designers have posted their answers in the form of well designed and often stunning postcards. You can view all of the postcards on Dribble.

> image credit: Jory Raphael (Vermont) / Bryan Veloso (Nippon) / Benoît Burgene (Switzerland) / Tyler Thompson (New York) / Brent Jackson (D.C.) / Xande Macedo (California) / Geof Crowl (Utah)

IMAGES DE L'HIMALAYA: VITTORIO SELLA

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:39:00 +0000

I would just love to get my hands on a copy of Images De L'Himalaya by renowned Italian photographer and mountaineer Vittorio Sella, which I spotted over on Wary Meyers Decorative Arts. My current read is the Lonely Planet guide to Nepal. I have quite the year of travel ahead of me, including a Himalaya / Everest base camp trek in my very near future. Sella's photographs are the perfect inspiration.

(images by Vittorio Sella via Wary Meyers Decorative Arts)

MAPS: JENNIFER BRIAL

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:12:00 +0000

Jennifer Brial has some outstanding map-themed art pieces. From paintings to mixed-media, there is a little something of everything in her online portfolio.

(found via Today and Tomorrow / images via Jennifer Brial)

SHAOLIN KUNG FU: TOMASZ GUDZOWATY

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:44:00 +0000

Tomasz Gudzowaty’s entire portfolio is absolutely stunning. His photo essay on the Shaolin Temple in Henan province, China is especially powerful. The essay documents the temple's Kung Fu students.

(found via Photojojo / photos via Tomasz Gudzowaty)

WALDSEILGARTEN: TREE CAMPING

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:35:00 +0000

Waldseilgarten offers a truly unique camping experience in the German state of Bavaria. Guests sleep in suspended tents. The portaledges are hung from a tree, high above the ground. I'm still deciding whether I'd find a night in one of these terrifying or exciting.

(photos via Waldseilgarten)

FEET FIRST: TOM ROBINSON

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:13:00 +0000

In 2005, Tom Robinson began documenting his and his partner's travels and adventures by photographing their feet. Since then, he has taken over 90 photos of their feet all over the world. In 2011, they added a third set of feet to their photos with the arrival of their daughter Matilda.

(found via MyModernMet / images via Tom Robinson)

VINTAGE JAPANESE GRAPHIC DESIGN

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:35:00 +0000

Here are some more awesome examples of vintage Japanese graphic design from the blog Pink Tentacle. They did a great round-up of 1920's graphic design from the book Modernism on Paper: Japanese Graphic Design of the 1920s-30s.

(images via Pink Tentacle)

MASSIVE ROLLER SLIDES OF JAPAN

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:30:00 +0000

I witnessed a few of Japan's awesome playgrounds from the the window of the Shinkansen trains I took between cities. Japan is apparently known for its outrageous slides. Here is a fun little video of one of these massive roller slides in Kanagawa Prefecture.

(found via Happiness Is...)

JAPAN IN VINTAGE ADVERTISEMENTS

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:45:00 +0000

The folks over at 50watts curated an awesome collection of vintage Japanese advertisements from the 1950s. One thing I truly loved about Japan was the product and advertisement design I saw there. Wether it was a billboard for a local business or the label on a sake bottle, much of it had a vintage vibe to it not much unlike the advertisements featured here.

NEW TRANSIT YURIKAMOME: APPURUPAI

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:52:00 +0000

A fabulous series of long exposure photographs by AppuruPai. The shots were taken in Tokyo on the New Transit Yurikamome, an elevated and automated line that connects the city with the island of Odaiba in Tokyo Bay. I had the chance to ride the Yurikamome line and found is absolutely captivating.

(Photos © AppuruPai)

OVER THE WEEK(END)

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:29:00 +0000

Happy New Year. I'm back from Japan land. Of all the countries I've visited, I found Japan to be one of the most enchanting. The food was amazing. I ate plates and plates of sushi to my heart's content. The people were unbelievably kind, courteous and downright delightful. The palaces, temples and shrines were captivating. Long story short, I would love to go back. Who's coming with me?

WANDER: WESLEY BIRD

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:15:00 +0000

I love this Wander print by Wes ley Bird. It paraphrases one of my favorite travel quotes, "Not all those who wander are lost" by J. R. R. Tolkien from a poem in Lord of the Rings.

On that note, I'm off to Japan for the next week. I'll be spending the holidays in Kyoto and Tokyo. Wishing everyone the very happiest of holidays. See you in the new year!

(found via Design Is Mine / image via Wes ley Bird)

NATIONAL PARKS FROM SPACE

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:17:00 +0000

Back in August, Wired Science through together an awesome photo gallery of 21 national parks as seen from space. Some of the images are bursting with color, others appear abstract and unrecognizable, while all of them are stunning. The beauty in these images makes me realize I need to visit more of the U.S. national parks.

(found via Wired Science / image via GeoEye and NASA)

Richards' Trunks: Restoration Hardware

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:16:00 +0000

Richards' Trunks, by Restoration Hardware, is a line of furniture made from reproduced English steamer trunks. The collection includes tables, desks and dressers. I wouldn't mind calling the photographed room my home for a bit, preferably in a sun-drenched villa in the Italian countryside.

(found via freshome / images via Restoration Hardware)

Towers of Ennedi

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:18:00 +0000

Towers of Ennedi is a remarkable short documentary by photographer/climber Jimmy Chin and his production company Camp 4 Collective. The film follows Chin and a small crew of fellow North Face-sponsored climbers as they set out and ultimately conquer the untouched towers and arches of the Ennedi Desert in Chad.

Jorma's Pinned Map: Sit and Read

noreply@blogger.com (Lauren Kilberg) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:05:00 +0000

I was completely in awe when I saw this vintage National Geographic Magazine map. The folks over at Sit and Read picked up this gem at an estate sale. The map belonged to Jorma Hyypia and chronicled his travels around the United States between 1947-1968 with color-coded pins. The man's travels are surely inspirational.

(found via unruly.things / images via sit and read)