Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Haghia Sophia
I borrowed this picture from my friend Aaron because mine are mostly blurry. I can't seem to get the low lighting right on my camera.
Istanbul
I have greatly enjoyed my time in Istanbul. It is a very diverse and cosmopolitan city. It's extraordinarily beautiful, mostly because of the light that shines either gold or silver and reflects on everything. The water, the buildings, the trees all sparkle with life.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Kecak Dance
So I finally got to see the famous Kecak Dance. I had been wanting to see it ever since I saw it in the movie "Baraka." It was really great. The performance that I saw had only a small audience and was held in an outdoor, ampitheater style venue. The cast was amazing though, especially Hanuman, who was very interactive with the audience. The play covers some of the key highlights from the Ramayana. Poor Sita has been duped and must be rescued. There was a ton of energy and I felt almost giddy the whole time. After I saw the pictures, I knew why. There are soooo many amazing orbs in my pictures.
Padang Padang 2009
To my good fortune, which I have had an abundance of lately, the Padang Padang surf contest ran two days before my departure. I was super stoked that I made it down there to see Jamie O'Brien win. It was an amazing barrelling left with great conditions. It was nice to be back on the surf scene and being here has made me really miss Hawaii. It may be time to take a trip back out there soon. For a long time, I didn't feel like I wanted to go back. Too sad? But now it seems like I could use that long paddle out to Publics! Aloha.
Balinese Art
It's nice to be in a place the honors art so much. The Balinese people have an amazing art tradition here. They are known for their music, paintings, sculptures, architecture, and fabrics. Additionally, my employer has a container to ship things back...that equals some good shopping, my friend. My two main purchases are a medium sized coco jar and a gorgeous shell necklace and stand. Just as a warning most everyone's gifts are being shipping in the container, so your patience is required ;-)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Bascilica Notre-Dame De La Victoire
I arrived at St. Raphael and quickly realized that I had missed my boat to St. Tropez. I ended up getting a room at office season prices, I think because they felt bad for me. This bascilica immediately caught my eye and I wanted to go and photograph it. So first thing this morning after I checked out of my hotel, I went to the bascilica and once seated inside, I realized that they were conducting a Requiem Mass for someone. It was sublimely beautiful and I was touched to tears, especially as they carried out the body and the cathedral bells were rung. More and more, I find the music of the divine is able to reach to the core of my being.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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