"If you want to build a ship, do not gather your men and women to give them orders, explaining every detail, to tell them where to find everything ... If you want to build a ship, do arise in the heart of your men and women the desire of the sea." –– Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
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The Temple is a powerful and emotional place. The tradition of participants inscribing the surfaces of the piece with personal messages has continued through all of the iterations of the temple – "When the temple burns it's the only time the funky beats aren't blasting in the background. We stand together in silence, in respect for those living and those who are gone, in gratitude for our experience. We stand united and fully present reflecting on our lives, our experience and our futures knowing we've been offered a clean slate" –– Matt Belair
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We often take for granted the things we see around us. from time to time it is good to celebrate life and express our gratitude towards the natural world we live in.
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Bagan is a historic royal city in Myanmar. With more than two thousand sacral buildings of brick it is one of the largest archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Flying over the Pagodas in the early morning light will certainly leave you breathless.
Solitude can conjure negative emotions yet it’s the times of solitude that offer the greatest classroom. High up in the Norwegian Arctic we had plenty of time alone to contemplate the surroundings. Big wide open spaces void of all other humans with just the odd visit from the Arctic Terns. Some days were mystic, some angry, some calming but floating for 15 days like a cork tossed to the sea allowed us to explore our creativeness unhindered by any expectations.
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Lurking behind the next bend in the river is glittering Ivösjön, the largest lake in Skåne, and where the second part of our voyage of discovery by paddle begins. At the mouth of the river, an imposing tree root looms above us, reminiscent of the shield of a triceratops. Traces of dinosaurs have in fact been found on the nose between the lakes of Oppmannasjön and Ivösjön, and the area around Ivösjön is one of the most fossil-rich in the world. In Barumskvinna’s lifetime, Ivösjön was still part of the sea. Since then, the slow uplift of Scandinavia has changed the region forever. We glide across the shimmering surface of the lake rich in history. Ospreys circle in the sky, on the look-out for a rewarding catch. White clouds are reflected on dark waters. With every paddle stroke, we move further out into the silent distance.
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"We do not inherit the Earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children" –– Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
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The Space Whale is a full scale humpback whale made of steel and stained glass created by Matthew Schultz and The Pier Group. Lit from the inside at night and mystic in the dust of the Playa during the day, it was truly attracting us like a magnet.
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▸ The 2016 Monochrome Photography Awards received nearly 7000 submissions from 86 countries around the world. This photograph was awarded Honorable Mention next to 45 other submitted works in the category Abstract.
▸ Further it has an award nomination in the category Travel of the 2018 Fine Art Photography Awards which received 11'000 submissions from 89 countries. Winners and nominees were selected by highly acclaimed panel of international judges.
▸ One Eyeland has just completed the mission through its 2018 photo contest to judge the best Black & White Photographers in the world. An international jury adjudged close to 2000 entries. In all, photographers from 49 countries were awarded and 18 Golds, 79 Silvers, 146 Bronzes and 245 Finalists were handed out. The Space Whale received one Silver Award in the category Editorial and two Bronze Awards in the category Fine Art and Travel.
In Hinduism a Sadhu is a religious holy person. They are solely dedicated to achieving moksa (liberation) through meditation and contemplation and generally leave behind all material attachments. There are 4 to 5 million Sadhu’s in India today. They are supported by donations as they are thought to burn off a community’s bad karma thus seen to benefit society.
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"At Burning Man if you think you are going slow, you should slow down because this is where the true potency of magic and miracles take place“ –– D’Anicorn and poney Steeve.
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China has banned Instagram and Facebook but for the Chinese people other avenues and platforms have recently opened up. One intriguing trend is the rise in historic traditional glamour photography. Studio’s hiring hundreds of photographers, retouchers, makeup artists and sales people turn out highly stylized images like a factory production line. Its very professional, beautifully photographed and even more beautifully retouched. The end result is a model like image to be shared and liked on the Chinese social media platforms. PlanetVisible Photographer Justin Hession went behind the scenes to photograph this process and use his western portrait style to create an alternate variation from these Chinese glamour photographs.
We all have this romantic vision of what a Cowboy’s life is. What a privilege to meet Oscar Pereyra, who has spent his entire life being a real Gaucho. One could see in his eyes that life wasn’t easy, but at the same time kindness, and the love for his work and land was shining through.
For the next three hours, we are spellbound by the castle’s elegance and grace. It rises from the lake’s depths as if built on nothing but water. The walls span 30 meters vertically, forming an imposing, impassable fortress against attack from the water. It is a grand architectural achievement that must have impressed the local farmers 800 years ago as much as it impresses us today. We paddle around its perimeter and then back again and then around once more under the setting sun.
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On many occasions we feel very small beneath mountain walls that plunge into the sea. The ocean has sculpted the landscape here, creating some of the most breathtaking and dramatic views we've ever seen.
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The sari is a South Asian garment worn extensively in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Its origins date back to 2800 BC. It’s typically wrapped around the waist with one end draped over the shoulder. The colors have many different meanings and the choice is dependent on ones thinking for the day. Red can signify love or celebration for example and yellow represents warmth, optimism and light.
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The White Desert is located in the Farafra depression. The landscape is characterized by massive Limestone rock formations. It has been classified by Egypt as a natural protectorate in 2002.
The fact that at this altitude the sky sometimes becomes very dark was impressive. The mix of warm yellow and cold blue colors gave the landscape a beautiful peaceful aspect.
The mystic island of Sørfugløya becomes a sort of friend accompanying us on the way for several days. We have many nick names for this island but mostly it reminds us of King Kong's island. With its spectacular pyramid shape standing out in the Norwegian Sea it feels like something from a dream. The island is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in Scandinavia. In the early summer months, tens of thousands of puffins, razorbills and guillemots gather here to nest and rear their young ones, enjoying the warmth of the arctic sun.
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The Stromboli is one of the most activ vulcano in the world with intervals ranging from minutes to hours. It is one of the eight Aeolian Island north of Sicily.
Lord Krishna says "Among the serpents I am Ananta." Ananta is the infinite divine snake with its endless coils floating in the waters of creation. The snake is revered in Indian mythology and culture and is worshiped by Hindu’s. It is not seen as evil but a divinity representing eternity and symbolizes the three processes of creation, being creation, preservation and destruction.
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Boa Vista is the third biggest Island of Cabo Verde and it’s name means "Beautifull View". The locals mainly live from tourism and fishing.
Winters in Burgundy are cold and damp. Many farmhouses have no proper heating systems and in order to save expenses the farmers only heat their kitchen with a wood stove as it is the room where they spend most of the day at this time of the year.
Encounter with a young Monk in Bagan. He was send to the pagoda to take care of it. After having spend some time with him, he accepted to be portrayed on the roof of the buildung.
We experience many windy and rainy days, but are rewarded sometimes with magical light as the sun shines through the clouds. When the wind conditions prevent us from paddling, we explore the region on foot. The sceneries on land have nothing to envy the ones at sea.
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The ghats are step-like embankments along the Ganges, where Hindus wash themselves in the water of the holy river to purify their sins. Just a few meters away the bodies of the dead are burned and laundry is washed.
A Sadhu at the Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India. Over 100 million pilgrims journey to the banks of the Ganges River over a 30 day period to bath in its holy waters. The Kumbh Mela in Allahabad takes place every 12 years.
The only thing that remains when you come back from a trip are impressions. Memories are fleeting. This picture was taken after traveling in Asia and exposed it to the tide, it grew old and slowly disappeared. Before it fade out completely a print was made and then let the negative turn transparent, as our memories one day will.
Without any doubt our lives have been influenced and changed by the passion for adventure and exploration. We love mother nature as it treats everyone the same. It does not seek anything from you or judge you. It is completely present at all time and is the ultimate teacher of life.
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Not far from the train station of Yangon, men are playing a popular volley ball with a braided ball that they play with their feet or head.
The Art of Burning Man is out of this world but the real magic comes from the people.
"Burning Man transcends a typical festival environment in so many ways. There are healers, spiritual workers and more hugs than you can imagine. There is art, beauty, inspiration and encouragement from each and every person. It is a place that makes sense, a place that reminds you to follow your heart and dreams. Have the courage to tune in to yourself and unapologetically pursue what fulfills your soul." –– Matt Belair
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