photo love – Magdalena Sole

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Stunning images from photographer Magdalena Sole and her new book, New Delta Rising.

Taken over the course of 2 years, these photos capture the day-to-day life in the Mississippi delta.

While this region suffers from high unemployment and infant mortality rates, Sole sought to deliver images of a resilient, tight-knit community.

To see more of her extensive portfolio including travels to Brazil, China, Burma and Japan check out her site, Sole Pictures.

All above images via solepictures.com

the hustle and bustle of India.

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A friend of mine just returned from India. When recounting her visit she immediately voiced her disgust of the ‘hustle and bustle of India’.

“Way overcrowded streets… overrun with pedestrians, cycles, rickshaws, cars, buses, lorries… and cows.” “Noise pollution is everywhere – car horns constantly blaring.”

“Good luck getting a seat on a bus to anywhere.”

“Travelling by train to either short or long distances is pointless unless you like standing shoulder to shoulder, butt to butt with strangers.”

“I hate having to fight my way onto the train. These situations bring out the worst in people.”

“The markets are way too crowded to easily browse through goods.” “I hate having to bargain with vendors.”

Oddly enough, hearing her experience only made me want to be there more. Yea, most of the above scenarios make India unbearable at times, but this is what makes India… India.

Images via radiomirchi.com, ideastream.org, syracuse.com, utoledo.edu, scanvine.com, fotopedia.com, clearimpression.wordpress.com

Beautiful Burgos.

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My parents are now in Burgos, Spain. They will visit there for 1.5 days before heading into France. Boy, I’m envious!

I would love to see the cathedral of Our Lady of Burgos, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Historical centre of Burgos.

Chapel of Santa Ana (Conception Chapel).

Images via gailross.org, bu.edu, blog.bookea.com, and thewanderingstardust.blogspot.com.

Missing Lisbon.

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I can’t believe it. My parents are in Lisbon! Didn’t even ask me if I wanted to go! Don’t they want to spend time with me and their 6.5 month old grandson?!?!?

This city is definitely on my bucket list… hopefully in the near future.

Images via layoverguide.com, emmashouseinportugal.com, internations.org and soflyinmybowtie.org

label love – Camilla Frank Fall/Winter 2013

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2013, australia, autumn winter, beauty, camilla, camilla frank, close up, clothing, dof, dynamic range, ethnic, fall, fashion, global, india, indian, inspired, jewel tones, jewelry, kaftans, nose ring, photography, week, winter

Can this collection get any better?

This collection is the brainchild of Australian designer, Camilla Frank… her much anticipated Autumn/Winter 2013 collection is stunning!

Her collection carries her usual kaftans in the most beautiful jewel tones reflecting her global travels… reminds me of India!

All images via http://www.callixto.com

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