Sunset at Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France
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March 20, 2012
March 12, 2012
![Spider Sculpture, Tokyo
The amazing spider sculpture shown above is the work of artist Louise Bourgeois, and is one of the largest sculptures ever made.
Over 30ft high and 33ft wide, a version of the spider named ‘Maman’ can be found in different locations throughout the world, including this one at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. The original resides at the Tate Modern in London.
You may notice the ‘sac’ at the bottom on the spider, which contains 26 marble eggs. ‘Maman’ is the French word for ‘Mother’, and the sculpture represents the artist’s view of strength, perseverance, and protection of her own mother, who passed away at a young age. [Original Post]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0s6w1N4oQ1qf139no1_1280.jpg)
Spider Sculpture, Tokyo
The amazing spider sculpture shown above is the work of artist Louise Bourgeois, and is one of the largest sculptures ever made.
Over 30ft high and 33ft wide, a version of the spider named ‘Maman’ can be found in different locations throughout the world, including this one at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. The original resides at the Tate Modern in London.
You may notice the ‘sac’ at the bottom on the spider, which contains 26 marble eggs. ‘Maman’ is the French word for ‘Mother’, and the sculpture represents the artist’s view of strength, perseverance, and protection of her own mother, who passed away at a young age. [Original Post]
February 9, 2012
January 31, 2012
The changing of the guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace, the royal residence in Seoul, South Korea.
January 24, 2012
An artisan preparing herself for the Chinese New Year celebrations in San Francisco.
San Francisco’s Chinatown is the largest in North America and represents the biggest community of Chinese outside of Asia.
Gung Hay Fat Choy and happy Year of the Dragon!
January 12, 2012
![South Africa is known for many things, ranging from the bravery of former president Nelson Mandela to having some of the most exquisite beaches Africa. Yet it’s not necessarily known for fields of blooming lavender. But as the picture above shows, lavender production is alive and well in the country, and it makes for a gorgeous photograph. [Full Post]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxp6pp4qRc1qf139no1_1280.jpg)
South Africa is known for many things, ranging from the bravery of former president Nelson Mandela to having some of the most exquisite beaches Africa. Yet it’s not necessarily known for fields of blooming lavender. But as the picture above shows, lavender production is alive and well in the country, and it makes for a gorgeous photograph. [Full Post]
December 7, 2011
Cruise ship docked in the town of Olden in Sogn & Fjordane, Norway
December 5, 2011
Hamilton Pool Preserve - Near Austin, Texas
The land where this naturally forming grotto is hidden was originally owned by Morgan C. Hamilton. Sold to a cattle ranching family during the 1880s, the legend goes that the son of the new owners discovered the stunning natural phenomenon by chance while exploring his family’s new land. Although the grotto posed a danger to the family’s cattle, they recognized its tourism value and they opened it for recreational use soon after – naming it Hamilton Pool after the land’s first owner. [Read more]
Photo Credits: Soul_Smiling/Knowsphotos/Soul_Smiling/Stuck in Customs/Flickr
December 1, 2011
![These amazing red gates in Kyoto, Japan guard the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, which is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Kyoto. It might be the deity housed inside that draws crowds to this sacred place, considering he is thought to be the god of prosperity in business. But religious or not, the gates will take your breath away.
Kyoto is one of the largest cities in Japan with an estimated population of 1.5 million, and is located in a valley of the Tamba highlands. It houses over 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, and is therefore perfect for the traveler seeking spiritual solace. [Full Post]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvjgwchcbX1qf139no1_1280.jpg)
These amazing red gates in Kyoto, Japan guard the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, which is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Kyoto. It might be the deity housed inside that draws crowds to this sacred place, considering he is thought to be the god of prosperity in business. But religious or not, the gates will take your breath away.
Kyoto is one of the largest cities in Japan with an estimated population of 1.5 million, and is located in a valley of the Tamba highlands. It houses over 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, and is therefore perfect for the traveler seeking spiritual solace. [Full Post]
November 21, 2011
![Crete, Greece. [Read more]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv0v2gQkj51qf139no1_1280.jpg)
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Timm Schnieder took a pair of googly eyes and turned an otherwise unremarkable blue trash bin in Wiesbaden, Germany into the one and only Cookie...
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Dakar Senegal, en route to Banjul, The Gambia
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‘City Rains’, Dmitry Kustanovich
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earth-song: Red-ruffed Lemurs (photo by xHalloweenx)
