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Sep 18, 2013

Dumbo Feather - A Must Read

The Dumbo Feather is one of those things you find out about and then feel compelled to share it with the world. It is a matchless resource for discovering influencers and change makers. The Dumbo Feather is an online publication that features conversations with extraordinary people, telling their stories that might otherwise go unsung. It is a must-read and a need-to-follow for anyone who is int...

Sep 18, 2013

Today from Borobudur in Central Java

I arrived in Central Java, Indonesia earlier today and spent most of the afternoon photographing the Borobudur temple. Here are a few images from sunset. I'll share more in the coming days. Tomorrow I'm up at 4am to shoot the sunrise. One of the most magical travel experiences fo
Sep 17, 2013
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Candy of the Earth in South India

Color, texture, vibrancy. Elements of vision that enrich experiences and make the world around you pop into life. One of the highlights of traveling through Southern India, especially the lush coastal regions, is the trips to local fruit and vegetable markets. You can get l
Sep 15, 2013
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Flying over the North Pole

Greetings from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I arrived here late the night before last after a very long flight from New York via Hong Kong. The 15 hour flight from New York to Hong Kong which I did not expect to be entertaining at all proved me quite wrong. I figured the pilot would s
Sep 13, 2013
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Edible Art in South India

And now for some harmonious street art! One of the foundational beliefs of Hinduism is that all life is sacred, from humans down to the pesky insects and creepy crawlers. This reverence and respect for all life forms is beautifully exemplified by South Indian woman and
Sep 12, 2013
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Ice Cream to Die For...

To die for an ice cream would be a hefty price to pay. But in some cases it's worth it, and its especially true for Kim Malek's rock-star creations she scoops out at her shop in Portland, the Salt and Straw ice cream. Oprah herself makes sure to have a few cartons delivered to
Sep 11, 2013
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Difference between Hinduism and Buddhism

To listen to this episode of Conversations on the Spiritual Path click here. Good evening everyone, greetings from New York City. Welcome to another episode of conversations on the spiritual path. Today’s question comes in from Phoebe from France and she asks “What are the