Taken in the various countries throughout my travels Cycle tracks will abound in Utopia. ~ H.G. Wells When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments. Here was a machine of precision and balance for the convenience of man. And (unlike subsequent inventions of man’s convenience) the more he used it, the fitter his body became. Here, for once was a product of man’s brain that was entirely beneficial to those who used it, and of no harm or irritation to others or the planet. Progress should have stopped when man invented the bicycle. ~ Elizabeth West “In Mendrisio I felt the exhilaration of what the bikes has to offer. It’s a simple machine that conjures a vast mix of emotions. I can evoke the senses and raise the spirits of people who watch. For those who ride it can seem like the perfect vehicle for transport. For those who race there’s no better sensation that being on top of your gear making mountains feel like flat roads. Cycling throws up plenty of obstacles, unknown territory, high speed split second considerations. Where to next? What’s around the next corner? Who cares! You’re flyin’!” ~ Cadel Evans on winning the world championships […]
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Taken in various buddhist temples and places of worship throughout India & Nepal A prayer wheel is a cylindrical wheel (Tibetan: འཁོར་) on a spindle made from metal, wood, stone, leather or coarse cotton. Traditionally, the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum is written in Sanskrit on the outside of the wheel. Also sometimes depicted are Dakinis, 8 auspicious symbols. At the core of the cylinder is a “Life Tree” often made of wood or metal with certain mantras written on or wrapped around it. Many thousands (or in the case of larger prayer wheels, millions) of mantras are then wrapped around this life tree. The Mantra Om Mani Padme Hum is most commonly used, but other mantras may be used as well. According to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition based on the lineage texts regarding prayer wheels, spinning such a wheel will have much the same meritorious effect as orally reciting prayers.
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Taken in Pashupatinath temple, Nepal In Hinduism, a sādhu (Sanskrit: साधु sādhu, “good; good man, holy man”) is a religious ascetic or holy person. The sādhu is solely dedicated to achieving mokṣa (liberation), the fourth and final aśrama (stage of life), through meditation and contemplation of brahman. Sādhus often wear saffron-coloured clothing, symbolising their sanyāsa (renunciation). This way of life is open to women; the female form of the word is sādhvī साध्वी. See also Portfolio > Portraits
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Wedding photography & fine art travel prints. Based in Oxfordshire. An informal, natural & relaxed approach to your big day. Cultural & evocative prints to frame in your home.
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