the Meander

Sven Grunberg born of Estonia in the 60′s, began his musical career in the late 70′s with a sound reminiscent of Vangelis and Kitaro. Grunberg composes harmonies around rock/modal/pentatonic parameters that seem to synthesize into glissandos and theremin-like melodies with hints of canned percussion beating into the vanishing point of an illustrious soundscape informed by his relationship to Tibetan Buddhism. Intriguing to know of the music that was being created behind the Iron Curtain; most definitely a period piece and a perfect aperitif for the new ‘Blade Runner 2049′ film coming out in October 2017. enjoy the zone...

Melanie Dizon

“...when we step out of our story we don't step into 'the truth' - whatever that might be - but into another story."

Form follows time, time follows energy*

If space is the place look within and see your face, it is nameless, formless, this space is as empty as it is full. If space is a place on earth, look around and see your face, it is the sun, light energy, this light is as small as it is large, together we are larger than life. And life is bigger than you and me. We awaken more and more with each day, a spectacular vision presents itself before us, and it reminds us all about the gift of nowness, that we are alive in a most magical moment, this moment, in this space, right here, right now. Every stroke of your heart paints love in every direction, a mirror for you to see who you are, and who you have become, everything is Love. #earth1 #beherenow

BE FREE with me… UNITY, you and I through eternity…!

FREE FORM...

The spirit of Dali in a multi-dimensional experience. Absolutely delicious* 

As night falls over the Makgadigadi Pans, large trees stand starkly against the horizon, leafless branches reach for the light. As the sun sinks lower, the sky drains of all color until just red remains. On the opposite side of the sky, Earth's shadow is rising, bringing a curtain of indigo and the promise of a clear night. Science and art merge as a myriad of stars burn fiercely overhead, dissolving into infinitude, and our thoughts follow. Our relationship to the wild has always played an important role in my work. This series was inspired by two fascinating, scientific studies that connect tree growth with celestial movement and astral cycles. Most locations were truly wild and remote, far from civilization and light pollution in the southern hemisphere of Africa in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Mighty and eccentric baobabs and surreal quiver trees are featured in this work, titled after constellations named by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Studies Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have shown that trees grow faster when high levels of cosmic radiation reach the earth's surface, concluding that cosmic radiation impacts tree growth even more than annual temperature or rainfall. Secondly, renowned researcher, Lawrence Edwards, found that tree buds changed shape and size rhythmically, in regular cycles all through winter, directly correlating to the moon and planets. The oak for example, appears to change with Mars, the Beech with Saturn and the Birch with Venus. Curiously, Edwards also found that overhead power lines disrupted this planetary influence. As David Milarch explains in the book, The Man Who Planted Trees, "Trees are solar collectors. Most people equate that with the sun's energy. But the sun is only one star, and there are billions of stars that influence the Earth with their radiation. I believe energies inside the earth are transmuted and transmitted into the cosmos by the trees, so the trees are like antennas, senders and receivers of earth energies and stellar energies." Technical Notes The majority of these photographs were created during moonless nights, shot with a wide angle lens and ISO of 3200 - 6400. The Milky Way, a ribbon of stars that stretches from horizon to horizon burns brightly in some of the images. Exposures up to 30 seconds allowed enough light to enter the lens without noticeable star movement. Each location required a lot of experimenting. and different lighting techniques. Sometimes a short burst of diffused light from a flashlight was sufficient, or bounced light from multiple flashlights was used for a softer more natural glow.

The moon passes between the Earth and the sun every month, but a Total Solar Eclipse happens when the three celestial bodies align perfectly. This particular eclipse was the most momentous of all, for it occurred while the moon was at its closest point to Earth, appearing as a large Supermoon to us here on planet Earth. The energy from this celestial event was like a vacuum as it drew our awareness of the universal flow inwards and upwards, we are the inbreath of that creative force. 

MD

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Mika Vainio

Melanie

Balancing life with love, excitement, play, and trust