Haaa. Cupcakes. Those decadent miniatures of goodness that can draw out a smile from even the grouchiest of us all. Just wrapped up a yummy article for a major travel site that had me researching these perfect portions of bliss. As part of the assignment, I visited a local bakery which has gained quite some popularity…including a spot on a recent American Express commercial.
Seeing him appear on the screen addressing collective hopes and fears in a coherent fashion provides a daily dose of inspiration, and speaks to what we can achieve if we only believe. The next month is one of transition… a major one. Photo shot at Ladew Gardens, Maryland.
Been dreaming of Tibet for awhile now. Catching a marathon session of the BBC’s evocatively beautiful Wild China on Travel Channel did nothing to quell the lust. After reviewing Idealist.org’s Handbook, that familiar fire has been burning again. While travel for the next few months till December will be confined to stateside exploits, no doubt, …
PS: Updated this post to include a front shot of the dress…
Over at Fodors.com, I offer up 5 tips for shooting landscapes like a professional: from trying vertical shots to dabbling in black and white photography like Ansel Adams.
This was how I spent my fourth of July holiday – Sailing with some new friends. Today was spent splayed out on the sands of one of 28,000 islands in Stockholm’s archipelago. An island I also call home. Spending an entire day doing nothing can be quite refreshing……Wait! why am I online posting this?