Tag Archives: Photography

Off the Top of My Head: Travels in Japan

Takayama: Japan’s Hippie Heaven By Paul Murray                       Takayama is an ancient wooden town nestled in a mountain-ringed hollow in the Southern Alps. It is a window into a rich ancient … Continue reading

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For the Love of Dog!

  From Maddie the Coonhound: http://maddieonthings.com/

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A Dystopian Future: Open Letter to Fellow Environmentalists

Excellent Rant on Environment/Industrialisation/Sustainability & Clean Energy This open letter was written by a member of Deep Green Resistance Colorado, and was influenced and informed by Deep Green Resistance and the work of Paul Kingsnorth, Derrick Jensen, Lierre Keith, Aric McBay, and … Continue reading

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DOC Workhorse Barry Chalmers Hangs up Saddle

 By Paul Murray for KEEP   Department of Conservation (DOC) staff from Westport and Karamea Estuary Enhancement Project (KEEP) members met on March 16 for a working bee at the Karamea Estuary to celebrate the retirement of long-serving DOC employee and … Continue reading

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Interesting Illusions

  Optical Illusions in Art Reversible Head With Basket of Fruit (circa 1590) by Giuseppe Arcimboldo Tilt the painting one way and it is a vibrant heap of autumnal bounty, as apples, pears, grapes, and figs puzzle for position in … Continue reading

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Wild Wild West Coast Towns

Off the Top of My Head By Paul Murray   Karamea Way up north as far as you can drive; you’ll arrive at the warmest, driest place on the wonderful West Coast. Karamea has a great climate year round and … Continue reading

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