“This is baby Serabi, one of three Cubs (now 6!) that I worked with on my trip to South Africa,” says Sender-Inner Bridget S. “Likes include snuggling, water bottles, and playing with her puppy siblings. While it’s cut off in the photo, I can assure you she had quite the big tummy!”
“P.S Glad you liked our three elephants for ‘Tocktober!”
There are few things that symbolize the innocence of childhood the way a teddy bear does. A stuffed companion who is as real to a 2-year-old as anything made of flesh and blood, at that age the teddy bear isn’t just something you play with… it plays back.
It’s this innocence and wonder that photographer Adrian Murray captures in his touching photographs of his two boys, Emerson and Grayson, and their toy bear.
Murray only got serious about photography after his now 2-year-old son Emerson gave Murray and his wife a horrible health scare. As a then 10-month-old Emerson lay recovering in the hospital, Murray wished he had more photos of him.
That wish — and a serious need for a stress relieving hobby — has since turned into a portfolio full of wonderful photos of his two boys, many of which include their toy bear.
These photos, Murray tells us, were heavily inspired by the Winnie the Pooh stories. And while it might look like the bear is doing things most teddies can’t do in some of the shots, none of the images are augmented in Photoshop.
“All photos were only edited in Lightroom so the teddy bear was actually in the middle of the ‘action’ in the shot,” Murray tells us. “Just like all of my other photos, no Photoshop was used. I modified one particular teddy bear so it’d be able to do what I wanted: stand, hang, sit, grab, ‘dance,’ etc.”
Here’s a look at the rest of the photos in the series:
As Murray told 500px a couple of months ago, all of the photos are captured with a Canon 6D, usually attached to a 135mm f/2L lens. He usually shoots manual, wide open, at a low ISO, and adjusts his shutter speed accordingly. Most of the photos are natural light, although he does have a couple of speedlights he’ll occasionally pull out.
But his photos are less about technique and post-processing as they are about capturing or creating moments that really represent childhood.
“Childhood is a wonderful thing that shouldn’t be forgotten,” he tells My Modern Met. “Seeing my sons explore the world with fresh eyes has helped me try to do the same. I think that’s an important reminder for anyone.”
To see more of Murray’s work, head over to his 500px account or follow him on Facebook.
Image credits: Photographs by Adrian Murray and used with permission
This happens to be Louie The Big Dalmatian Puppeh…snorgling with…ready?
You sure?
SQUIRT. Gaaaaaaaaaa.
…Scarlett O’ Hara! Thanks to everyone who sent in Nosevember photos- sorry we couldn’t use them all! Sent in by Rebecca S.
[PS- “Rule of Cuteness #42: Ears that flop over a leetle beet are Cute.” -Ed.]
[PPS- Cyber Monday is NEXT. And oh we have something for you, yes indeed. -Ed.]
One of my favourite things about winter and the holiday season has to be settling down for a cozy evening of reading and hot chocolate. Patricia Conte of SheKnows has illustrated ten fantastic recipes you can use to spice up your hot chocolate. From orange and pumpkin spices to vegan and Irish options these are some recipes you are definitely going to want to try this winter! I am definitely going to be trying peppermint and Nutella ASAP!
Which of these have you tried or plan to try? Do you have any other hot chocolate recipes we should consider?
18 Delicious Ways To Get Out Of Your Hot Chocolate Rut | SheKnows
Featured photo credit: sachman75 via flickr.com
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… but now it looks like we’re stuck in park instead.
Via Reddit.
Not everyone has time to go to the gym or squeeze in a short run. Especially those who work tedious hours with long commutes. In order to maintain one’s health, creativity is required. Although the office may seem like the worst place to exercise, it actually is a great place to start.
Using a desk for leverage, powerful stretches can be performed. Just make sure to do them when no one is around. To make it less awkward, you can always ask others to join you. Sometimes activities such as desk stretches is what it takes for individuals who want to commit to a healthy lifestyle. It’s not ideal, but at least you won’t be doing stretches at the office forever.
When your schedule starts clearing out, then it’s time to go back to running outside of the office and working out in the gym. Good luck!
17 Desk Stretches That You Should Try {Infographic} | Best Infographics
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With a host of audio-based science experiments from sine waves blasting through streams of water, to visualizations of audio frequencies using sand, and sound waves traveling through flammable gas, this new video by Nigel Stanford has it all. Titled Cymatics, the music video was created for the first single from his new album, Solar Echoes. If you want to learn more about the science, there’s plenty of behind-the-scenes footage with explanation behind each experiment on his Vimeo channel. (via Vimeo Staff Picks)
A proposta desse vídeo era bem simples. E se convidássemos 50 pessoas para citarem o que elas gostariam que fosse mudado em seus corpos, o que elas diriam?
Podendo sugerir apenas uma grande mudança, os produtores primeiro questionaram adultos comuns, de diferentes etnias, tipos físicos e gêneros, que deram aquela respostinha mais padrão: seria mais alto, olhos maiores, testa menor, esses pequenos ‘reparos’ estéticos que sempre pensamos.
Depois, uma série de pequeninos são convidados a responder a mesma pergunta. Se pudessem mudar apenas uma coisa sobre os próprios corpos, o que eles mudariam? As melhorias são divertidíssimas – um rabo de sereia, pernas rápidas como de um leopardo, teletransporte, asas.
Ou seja, a gente cresce e esquece que quando alguém faz uma pergunta hipotética como essa, a gente pode sonhar mais alto do que apenas crescer alguns centímetros ou diminuir as próprias orelhas.
Ao final, uma senhorinha de cabelos brancos manda a real: talvez seja uma questão de aprender a estar confortável consigo mesmo, no fim das contas.
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Parece que a autocrítica anda sendo uma tendência entre as agências canadenses.
Na mesma semana em que vimos a provocação sobre o marketing de tempo real da St. John com o vídeo Reactvertising, dessa vez a Union, de Toronto, escolheu um jeito bastante sarcástico (e quase sádico) de agradecer a dedicação da sua equipe ao ser indicada como agência do ano pela revista Strategy.
Apresentado pelos executivos Lance Martin e Subtej Nijjar, o vídeo (em inglês) pode causar um riso imediato pela surpresa, e ao mesmo tempo vai fazendo pensar sobre um dos grandes desafios de um profissional de publicidade.
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O Banco do Brasil realizou uma ação bem simples, mas com grande impacto para divulgar o Circuito Banco do Brasil e as vantagens de usar o cartão Ourocard. Se um estranho te abordasse na rua pedindo para compartilhar o que você esta ouvindo no seu fone de ouvido, o que você faria?
As pessoas que compartilharam receberam uma bela recompensa por demonstrar tamanha simpatia, confira a ação:
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