How the iPhone revolutionised photography

Fashion photographer Georges Antoni and Margaret Zhang for Elle Australia Fashion photographer Georges Antoni uses the iPhone 7 Plus on Portrait mode to photograph Margaret Zhang for the June cover story of Elle Australia.  Can you believe this? The face of photography [pun intended] have been changed tremendously. I was a member of photographic societies in Johannesburg area for a number of years and later was "duped" into believing that...

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CAMERON CARPENTER - ORGANIST EXTRAORDINARY BY THE EXTREME!!

CAMERON CARPENTER: Photo credit: internet This man is most talented and every single time I listen AND look at his performances I am hugely impressed by his talents. Thank you Cameron for what you are doing for us to enjoy. Follow this link to his Overture to "Candi...

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CHANGES IN HEART TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS

DR PAUL PEARSALL's THE  HEART'S CODE New findings about cellular memories and their role in the mind/heart/spirit connection by Dr Paul Pearsall - this book challenges one's mindset about life and what it entails. It seems as if his thesis is that the heart is a more powerful organ than the brain. I suggest that you get your own copy to read. The ISBN Number is: 0-7679-0095-2; the soft cover book was published during 1999.  Just...

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What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness

Robert Waldinger - the chief of the research team It is a remarkable study over a continuous period of 75 years - the longest in history. And the insights they gained can change your life - if you are prepared to take the risk. It is a risk to cultivate personal relationships. He says in so many words that personal relationships are "... messy ..." Don't I know this from very personal experience; it is an ongoing saga in my family.  Click...

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HOW TO TRAVEL IN RURAL ZIMBABWE: PLUMTREE

One way of travelling in the 21st Century! I visited Plumtree in Zimbabwe the other day and traveled into the deep rural areas. Please watch the videoclips of the different modes of transport I found during my very brief visit there.  I often heard people shouting at the top of their voices: "Mlungu!!" My companion explained that those people have never seen a white man. In the village of Plumtree a Zimbabwean approached me...

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START WALKING - GENTLY AND DON'T OVERDO IT!

Start walking - gently don't over do it! I read this very interesting article and it appeals to me -    A leisurely walk can boost mood, psychological well-being - click this link. Too much strenuous exercise it not good for your psychological well-being. I am fascinated when the health fanatics who participate in for instance ultra-marathons tell you about how many time they get ill. Is it not perhaps related to their training...

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HOW TO ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS IN LIFE - ACCORDING TO ERIC KIM

SOAR LIKE A BIRD This is an interesting viewpoint by Eric Kim - more or less like Nike's JUST DO IT. I took this image in Rome last year [2016]. This seagull latched onto our small group when we came out in the open on top of the Cupola of St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. He followed us for nearly 10 minutes or so - coming and going. He was fascinated by us and we were blessed by this experience.  Enjoy Eric's write-up. ...

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