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Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.
Buddha
my latest soft sculpture. I’ve not made much work lately so it was really good to get back into it this afternoon
First base - Jamming
Second Base - Playing a show
Third Base - Touring
Fourth Base - Writing an album
Man I wish I Could have bought this when I had the chance.
My friend Amit has Acute Leukemia and needs to find a bone marrow match in the next month. Please get registered today, especially if you’re South Asian. I just took 3 minutes to do it myself.
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We’re registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond.
Hot Air Balloons, Cappadocia
Photograph by Kani Polat, My Shot
The success of a photograph almost always comes from planning, and luck definitely favors the prepared. In this shot of hot air balloons over ancient rock formations in Turkey, the photographer no doubt planned ahead to make sure he was in the right place at the right time. First, the cone-shaped rock formations complement the similarly shaped balloons. I especially love that one larger formation is included on the left. Not only is it a bold shape to have close to the camera, but it also has a curious, cave-like element and speaks to the geological history of the setting, giving the image that all-important sense of place. Second, the early-morning light raking in from the right is perfectly lovely, as are the soft clouds, which were a lucky element. Finally, the balloons are beautifully placed across the sky, but the red balloon in the upper left of the frame is the final, key element to the success of the image.
Rachel Kaufman
for National Geographic News
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