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Looking lovely. Gaga is Vanity Fair UK's Cover Girl.

Via Towleroad.com

Bird's eye view.

Check out these fantastic sights captured by Google Earth. What you see below are satellite images that resemble letters, numbers and symbols which have all been compiled for your viewing enjoyment. :-) I love that some folks have so much time on their hands. Amazing. Learn more HERE.

A beautiful sight on a city street...

Up from down.

Shot by {RJH}

A look behind the lense...

Up from down.

Shots above by {RJH}
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Up from down.

Bird's Eye View.

I'm such a fan of all types of photography. I don't care if it's fashion focused or shots of our vast planet. I just like shots that are unique and exciting. I found a collection of amazing aerial photos that I had to share. You can see the full assortment HERE. Soooo lovely.

A little Joe for the soul...

One of my favorite New York photographers, as many of my readers know, is Joe Holmes. I find his work so special and so engaging. His photographs are the places he travels but mostly they consist of his home, New York City and the surrounding burroughs. I was checking out his site, joesnyc.streetnine.com, today and found a few really lovely shots that I wanted to share. His work is always so spot on. The way he captures what I like to call "slices of life" is so amazing. Check them out below and be sure to visit his site to see all of his work. It's brilliant. xx.

Proof. Photoshop is your friend.

Madonna before the photoshop gods took her to la la land...

and after.

Gettin' old sure ain't easy. Ouch.

Behind the Scenes with Lady Gaga. The Elle Cover shoot.

This girl knows how to work the camera. The new Elle magazine featuring Lady Gaga came out this month. Flawless.



The shots are below. WOW.

NYC in Fall. A love story.

There is no place like New York City in the Fall. The weather turns crisp. Sweaters come out and the leaves change their shade. Afternoons are spent wandering around the city soaking up the season. I snapped a few shots with my iPhone recently during a walk around Central Park that I wanted to share. I hope Fall is as lovely where you are as it is here.

Up from Down.

Alice's time in the sun...

It's been ages since I've written about my dear ol' pal Alice - this past March to be exact. I've had a few folks ask me how she is doing and the answer is amazing! Alice is as talkative and funny and sweet and kind as you can imagine. She brings so much joy to RJH and my life. She was the one thing that we looked forward to after our rainy and gloomy (but fun!) vacation this past week in Rehoboth Beach. Today with the sunning beaming brightly Alice took to the balcony like she always does. Alice is very protective of the plants that sit on the balcony. If we go out there to pick some of the fresh rosemary or mint that we grow Alice runs out and meows it up! She has a ton to say as we try and collect some of the fresh herbs for our dinner. I'm still not sure what it is about the plants that she finds so fascinating and so obviously protective! It's quite odd and quite funny as well. I decided to snap a few photos of Alice today as she lounged around out there. Even though the days are gettin' shorter and the warms days are numbered (BOOOO!) we intend to enjoy the moments we have outside enjoying our balcony and enjoying Alice. Cute, right?

N.Y. Seen - A panoramic view.

Joe shoots New York...

I have featured Joe Homles' amazing pictures on my site many times. I love New York and I love the way Joe captures it time and time again. New York is rich with color and life and that is always highlighted smoothly in each of his shots. Each photo captures a slice of life that I adore in good photography. Each picture tells a story that is alive in New York right outside my door. Kudos Joe - again and again. You can check out his site here - joesnyc.streetnine.com

A striking view...

Last night in Manhattan we had an AMAZING storm. It started with massive amounts of lightening and ended with one of the heaviest rains I have seen in a very long time. I only stayed outside for the lightening portion - it was insane and beautiful. I get to see some of the most amazing things from my balcony. This video is a bit on the noisy side due to the strong wind blowing but visually you will see what I mean - it's stunning. The video is on the long side but it's worth it - minute 3:58 is a real highlight. Storms in NYC are sooo incredible. Lights from the ground and the sky meeting one on one. Watch.

Saved by Jesus.

Matt at Boyculture (via homotography) brings us some delicious pictures of our lord and savior Madonna's boyfriend, Mr. Jesus Luz. The shots are featured in the most recent Italian GQ. The young man is shot by photographer Mariano Vivanco. Check his site here - marianovivanco.com. Ummmm....Damn. Madonna's return to Jesus couldn't be anymore understood. Amen.

Up from down - DC Edition.

Hot as a rule.

Mr. and Mrs. Beckham are looking smokin' hot in their latest Emporio Armani campaign. Flawless. Check it. xx.

The LV Campaign - Behind the Scenes.

N.Y. Seen - A Hudson Sunset.

Madonna - Louis Vuitton - The Campaign.

More photos have been released for the Fall Louis Vuitton campaign. Madonna is showing the world once again that she is the reigning Queen of Pop photoshop. It's so overly manipulated and doctored that neither Madonna nor the LV products are really the star.  I'm not really sure what I'm looking at. Ah well - It's not my favorite campaign but it's certainly eye catching. My fave shot is the last one below - the pink gloves, the pink bag. Yum. Check 'em out, loves. xx.










Source: AllAboutMadonna.com

A first look. Madonna's 2nd campaign for Louis Vuitton.

Thoughts?? I like! I want mooooooore!

Looking down to art...

You can easily spend an hour gazing at the amazing photos that Stephan Zirwes has taken. They are all aerial shots and they are stunning. 
Get lost in them now.

Chris Pine for GQ.

While I liked the new Star Trek movie, I think I liked the lead actor who played Kirk a bit more. Since my BF asked me to go to see this movie (which is soooo not my genre of film!), I figured I'd make the most of it and try my best to find something to enjoy. It wasn't all that tough. ;-) His name is Chris Pine. He plays a different kind of Kirk - Shatner-esque he is not. The shots below are from GQ Magazine. Check 'em!









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How pretty am I?

Justin - Top of the Ten.

Justin was named one of the ten most stylish men in America by GQ Magazine. I do like their choice of Justin to lead the pack but I'm not fully impressed with the rest of the bunch GQ chose to fill the remaining 9 spots. I've compiled the shots of JT from the magazine and I'm really loving it. Justin looks so fresh and healthy and well, hot. I generally think of Justin recently either playing the fool or playing the scowling celeb. I totally get annoyed by Justin when he is "acting" in any capacity and I abhor the "victimized celebrity" bit. That is so tired and ridiculous. Don't get me wrong - I dig Justin's music, his moves, and his killer voice but if it's not a musical note coming out of his mouth then I'm more of a seen but not heard type. You liking the shots below?? Yum.

Sweet Jesus!

Madonna is back with another striking photo shoot with friend and artistic partner Steven Klein for W magazine. This shoot is the one that has been talked about for a while now due to Madonna's love connection made while on set. This shoot is where she met the lovely and very very hot Jesus Luz. I'm LOVING this entire spread. Madonna looks flawless. Madonna has been seen as many things over the course of her career and at 50 it looks the role of cougar is fitting quite nicely. You can check out a few below that I love. HOT!

(See the rest of the shoot HERE via Madonna Connexion.)

I love this shot....

 
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