South Africa
Ok I’ve never posted before but it’s about time I did. Sooo I went to South Africa a few years back and saw some amazing things and met some incredible people and I thought I’d share a few snapshots.
Animals
Picture worth 1,000 words.
Thanks to my roomate Mikey who brought this to my attention:
“A speckled crab is almost completely encased in a thick layer of oil just offshore from the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Bits of trash, such as this American flag, are similarly encrusted with the thick, goopy oil found hugging the seafloor in several locations along the Gulf beach.”
TED: Brian Skerry reveals ocean’s glory — and horror
Photographer Brian Skerry shoots life above and below the waves — as he puts it, both the horror and the magic of the ocean. Sharing amazing, intimate shots of undersea creatures, he shows how powerful images can help make change.
http://on.ted.com/8Npo
Bizarre and unusual destinations around the world
I find myself constantly intrigued with not only the magnificent wonders the world offers us, but the imagination and ingenuity of its inhabitants since the beginning of time. As the technologies of communication are enhanced daily and our ability to communicate multiplies at astounding rates, at least one positive effect is the ability to for us to share and revel in the wonders that surround us. What interests me the most is how people of the past may have never had the chance to see these things in their lifetime, but we can travel the world with just a few clicks. With the stream of information moving so rapidly, its easy for these gems to get lost in the heap.
Pigeons
THE FASCINATING SAGA OF THE WORLD’S MOST REVERED AND REVILED BIRD
“Consider the pigon. Rather not? Well, reconsider and do yourself a favor by reading Blechman’s charming book.”- The New York Times Book Review
“Worshipped as fertility goddesses and revered as symbols of peace, pigeons have advanced the course of science and civilization and have saved thousands of lives. Yet today they are reviled as rats with wings. How did we come to misunderstand one of mankind’s most steadfast companions? In Pigeons, Andrew D. Blechman travels across the United States and Europe, deep into the weird and wonderful world of fanaticism. From a major race to a contest with thousands of bizarre and beautiful show birds, and from a live pigeon shoot to the nation’s oldest and biggest squab farm, he chronicles the bird’s transformation from beloved friend to feathered outlaw. You’ll never look at a pigeon the same way again.” – Jacket excerpt
Click here to get a copy for yourself!
