Imaging the world through photography and travel

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Dolomites, Italy.

THOMAS HILL The Grand Canyon Of The Yellowstone Oil on Canvas 66″ x 92″

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From the May 8, 1970 feature story WHITE RULERS OF AN ICY REALM. According to LIFE, “Patrolling the icy shore of Hudson Bay, three male polar bears form an awesome and unchallenged hunting force. These great, fierce creatures usually live and hunt along, but in this extraordinary picture they joined together while awaiting formation of ice that gives them access to their seal-hunting grounds. Not much is known about the polar bear, but now five countries—including the U.S. and Russia—are cooperating to study his habits and take his census. Naturalists fear the species may be in danger.” This article appeared 48 years ago this week. (Co Rentmeester—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images) #thisweekinLIFE #PolarBears

From the November 18, 1940 Modern Living feature - “NEW ALL-AMERICAN FASHIONS: Coast-To-Coast Talent Creates Abundance Of Styles.” According to LIFE, “From Southern California come the Hawaiian-inspired Southern resort clothes. For many years resort clothes have reflected a slight Hawaiian influence. Never before has the influence been so pronounced, so widespread, so successful in its interpretation. It is almost as if the designers of Southern California needed to be freed completely from their European shackles to see and use to the fullest extent this rich American source.” This image ran in the photo essay with the following caption: “Hawaiian print lounging pajamas worn by Ruth Stevens are designed by Viola Dimmitt.” (Peter Stackpole—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images) #fashionfriday #1940sfashion #resortclothes

THOMAS MORAN Canyon Of The Yellowstone, Montana Watercolor 9.125″ x 4.75″

Albert Sheldon Pennoyer (1888-1957), Top of the Ridge, no date.