A Well Traveled World

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I have a bit of a weak spot when it comes to travel photography. Kate Rentz's photographs of her international travels are making me beam from cheek to cheek! Looking through her photographs, I literally feel like I'm in a different part of the world for a few seconds. The Ohio-born, California-based girl photographs not only travel, but also fashion, lifestyle, portraits, etc. (ABOVE) The country of Argentina is gorgeous. The picturesque mountains, crystal clear blue water, and white sand beaches are making me crave for a beach getaway to the country right now! 

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(1) Big Sur, California. Look at the mountains for a second. Don't you feel like the rest of the photograph would just be desert? The amazing blue color of the water stands out against the very martin like mountains.

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(2) I wish I knew where this photograph was taken! I did a post on the Grand Canyon a little while ago and this photograph gives me that vibe. What I find particularly beautiful about this photograph is the vastness of the landscape, cloud shadows, and the different variation in colors of the mountains. Can I say colorblocked? 

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(3) This looks like it was taken in the good old South West, any ideas? I'm not an avid camper, however, I'd consider camping more often if the camp grounds had views like this.  

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(4) Desert vibe. I feel like we're in Arizona here? The way in which this photograph was taken looks like Kate was on the road. Makes me sort of want to go on a road trip. 

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(5) Every good traveler has got to have a travel journal. I have a good feeling my journal would start with words and quickly change into architecture, design, and fashion sketches. 

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(6) Finally, a photograph with a location! A volcano in the gorgeous Costa Rica. Costa Rica's beauty lies in it's lush landscapes. What a place to explore some forests, perfect place to whip out your designer boots (hehe). 

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(7) Guess I spoke to soon! This location has a Northeast feel, any ideas? I really like the look of moss growing on the trees. Can I just say, sledding here would be quite the challenge! 

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(8) Death Valley, California. This is one of my favorite of Kate's photographs. It's so eerie. It's such a simple shot, yet says so much about the landscape. Doesn't seem like much of a place to explore! What do you think of Kate Rentz's photographs? 

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Colors Of The Waves

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Photographer David Orias's ocean images are shot just off the California coast. To achieve such wonderful depth and color, Orias relies on long shutter speeds and camera motion. He shot these photographs at dawn. Orias's images are photographed to show the world in a way our eyes cannot see. He's photographs have a painterly quality. (ABOVE) The bright orange, and yellow tones of the wave are phenomenal. The rich blue looks so luxurious. (BELOW 1) This wave looks like it's on fire. The bright yellow and orange pop out at you. (BELOW 2) Here the colors are more subdued. You can see a slight green undertone. This photograph is the ultimate balance of hot and cold. What do you think of Orias's photographs? 

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The Earthquake Blend

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Artist Shawn Clover blended images from the great 1906 San Francisco earthquake and 2010 to create impeccable visual images. Clover worked hard to find not only images from the earthquake, but also the exact location where the images were taken. Clover was careful when blending the old photographs and the present photographs so that it looked like the photographs are single images. (ABOVE) "Pedestrians cross Jones street towards a pile of rubble on market street. The Hibernia Bank is burned out, but still standing strong" (Clover). (BELOW 1) "A cable car heads towards the California street incline while shocked residents walk aimlessly through the street amidst the devastation" (Clover). (BELOW 2) "Cable car #455 rests halfway in the partially destroyed cable car barn" (Clover). (BELOW 3) "A bicyclist rides towards the fallen Valencia St. Hotel and a huge sinkhole opens up in the street" (Clover). (BELOW 4) "People stroll by the original adobe Mission Dolores which survived while the brick church next door was destroyed" (Clover). What do you think of Shawn Clover's work? 

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Bay Of Fires

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These amazing photographs of the Bay of Fires, Australia by Sean Fennessy has me really saddened that summer is coming to an end. I'm definitely going to miss hoping in my car and driving to the shore to soak in some sea and sun. (ABOVE) When I'm on the beach, I love to collect seashells. Each shell is unique, so it's fun to exam each shell's color, and shape. (BELOW 1) Beaches that allow you to go far out and still be able to stand are great. Though I love the strong waves for surfing, the gentle wave and shallow waters are perfect for a relaxing getaway. (BELOW 2) Swimming with the dolphins is at the top of my list when I'm away. Rent yourself some snorkeling gear and swim with the dolphins in the ocean, don't swim with them at a water park as it's a far less enjoyable experience. (BELOW 3) Long walks on the beach are a great relaxer and exercise. Isn't this shot beautiful? No major hotels along the coast, how refreshing! (BELOW 4) This photograph is beautiful. I would love to have a beach home with a view like this! The rocky landscape and clear blue waters are so dreamy! (BELOW 5) This beach home tucked away into the trees is so cute! It's private and easily accessible to the beach. (BELOW 6) Those boulders are huge! I'd love to lay a towel on one of the boulders and just watch the waves come crashing! (BELOW 7) This boulder looks like a sculpture. It's amazing how much natural art is around us. I'm kind of curious as to how it got there? It looks kind of lonely! (BELOW 8) Drawing in the sand is something I used to do as a kid (and still do)! The sand in this photograph looks so clean and soft. No footprints! What do you think of these photographs by Sean Fennessy? 

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Space's I'm Loving: Part XI

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Why I Love This Space: I love that this beach home is not designed like a typical beach home

Interior designer Kelly Wearstler has done it again! A beautiful space, that screams glamour. This beach house is not designed like the typical home on the sea. Whenever you think beach house you think blue walls, glass, and nautical paintings. What Wearstler did in this space is magical. Wood, sand colored furniture, and bamboo lamp shades, are an elegant beach statement. This space feels like a cabin on a ship. The area rug looks soft like the sand. I wish this was my bedroom. You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's laid back elegance

This bedroom is designed like a classic New York City bedroom. Large windows, lots of photographs and minimal color make this space feel chic. I love the cork headboard, it's understated elegance. In a small space like this, a minimalist headboard, does not take away, but makes the space appear taller. The leopard print, gives some visual interest in the space. Without the print the space would be much more boring. Placing photographs on the floor, keeps things looking more laid back. You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's chandelier and vintage pieces

Hello Lindsey Adelman chandelier! This chandelier makes an incredible statement in this space. It ties the whole space together. I prefer placing Adelman's chandelier in space's with tall ceilings. Since the chandelier's are very large, placing them in a space with normal ceilings would overpower the space. I love the vintage table, chairs, placing them in this space, makes the room feel fresh. The area rug sort of reminds me of grass! You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do. 

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Why I Love This Space: I love this space's eclectic mix, it's a space of a traveler

This living area looks like it was designed by a person who loves traveling around the world. The space is eclectic, and each piece has its own style. The two arm chairs are of Asian influence, the paining has a Moroccan flair to it, and the wood bend in front of the doors looks like it's from Thailand. I love this mix. I only wish that the designer had added more furniture and accessories into the space. It's a space with so much potential, a little too minimal for me. You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do. 

Weekly Start Off: No 23

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Happy Monday, August 26, 2013, readers! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. I'm craving a trip to Italy right now. I was looking at photography for hours on Sunday and found this fantastic photograph by Tec Petaja. It took me to a different world for a bit, this is the mack daddy of architecture folks! The shot is so carefully thought out. The way in which Petaja positioned his camera really highlights the size and power of the structure. What do you think?

1. If you like Petaja's above photograph, than I suggest checking out his website. He's a wedding photographer, but takes photographs of basically everything! I'm a huge fan of his travel photographs, I'm sure you've already noticed (hehe).

2. I was on the Neiman's website searching for some cool gifts to get a friend and I came across these Italian Fornasetti Scented Candles. I'm in love! First of all, I'm a huge fan of Fornasetti furnishings and accessories. The design is super classic, yet has a modern look so these are a no brainer.  

3. So I watched a little bit of the VMA's and was sort of eh about the whole thing. Not a lot of glamour, but hey it's the VMA's. My favorite look was probably that of Naya Rivera from Glee and Ellie Goulding. Which looks were your favorite?

4. I found this pretty funny post on Laughing Squid. Hot Dogs or Legs, you decide.    

--Brendan

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JFK To SFO

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It seems like whenever I'm flying 32,000ft above the ground with my camera, the shots never do the scenery justice. Chicago based photographer Paul Octavious, has better luck with his camera (thank goodness)! Without artists like Octavious we would never have such stunning photographs of our world below. (ABOVE) On his journey Octavious photographed wonderful landscapes. (BELOW 1 & 2) These photographs resemble a fabulous quilt or a brilliant collage. The muted colors are fantastic, as you really see each defined patch in the landscape. It looks unreal! (BELOW 3, 4, & 5) The desert looking terrain stands out against the deep blue water. Because the water is so blue it looks like a blanket. This effect creates powerful images, that should be hanging in my home! (BELOW 6) I love all the different variations in orange. I'm immediately drawn to the body of water that cuts the landscape in half. (BELOW 7) This shot looks like it was not taken on Earth. It's so odd, and really had me thinking. The green and beige disks look like they were plopped there by Aliens! (BELOW 8) The final shot is really great. I always love seeing the small cars and homes when I'm flying in the sky. What do you think of Paul Octavious's work? 

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Weekly Start Off: No 20

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Happy Monday, June 10, 2013, readers! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. This past week was an absolute blast! I actually took a week off, and was able to head down to the shore for some sun and surf. Having been the first beach trip of the year, I was overjoyed to lay out on the warm sand and hear the crashing of the waves against the shore. When I was looking over street style photographs, I came across the one above that brings to attention the spring suit. What I love about this suit is the color. Sure it's loud, but that's what makes it feel fresh for spring and summer.    

1. Here's a few great suits for the season. This Asos floral suit is the perfect suit for the season. A floral suite, is a must have.  A classic black suit is an absolute must. I like a single button blazer as it keeps things looking more streamline and simple. This Theory black suit, is the perfect choice. 

2. Arch Daily is one of my favorite sites to view modern architecture. They recently published an article from SOM that researched how to make skyscrapers better. Skyscrapers have seen such an evolution in how they are designed since the early days. In the article, SOM proposes the idea of using mass timber as the main material of the structure to minimize the embodied carbon footprint of the building.  

3. Pinterest is one of my favorite sites to find desert recipes. I found this Grilled Espresso Glazed Doughnut with Mocha Coconut Ganache recipe and it is to die for. The idea of grilling a doughnut is one thing, the idea of dipping a doughnut into a Mocha Coconut Ganache is a whole different idea. From the looks of the photographs, I cannot wait to try this recipe later this week.   

--Brendan

Looking Off The Edge

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"Rooftopping" is the practice of climbing to the top of a skyscraper and taking a photograph looking down. The practice is made famous by artist Tom Ryaboi. Ryaboi practices "Rooftopping" for the adrenaline rush it gives him. I just can't imagine the guts Ryaboi must have to take these photographs. (ABOVE) With his Converse dangling off the edge of a skyscraper, Ryaboi photographs the world below. I'm so curious how this photograph was taken. It appears as though he held the camera straight out in front of him pointing the lens down. I'd be scared that I'd drop the camera! (BELOW 1) A photograph of I'm assuming, Ryaboi? As you can see it appears that nothing is holding him to the beam. One strong gush of wind is all it takes! The views from up there must be amazing. (BELOW 2) What I find interesting about this photograph is that the building in the foreground is extremely clean. You can see the reflection of the buildings directly in front. The city looks so beautiful at night. (BELOW 3) Sitting on a beam and admiring the skyline. (BELOW 4) I find the perspective here to be quite interesting. The design of the buildings throws off the perspective. The buildings sort of remind me of a slinky. Does anyone actually play with those anymore? What do you think of Ryaboi's work? 

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