Saturday, July 15, 2017

#Photography for the Beautiful 7/16


Chambéry, France

Britain’s Chris Froome, in the leader’s yellow jersey, Colombia’s Rigoberto Urán, Denmark’s Jakob Fuglsang, and Italy’s Fabio Aru climb during the ninth stage of the Tour de France.

Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP

Even if you're just watching Le Tour, it's so live.



Probolinggo, Indonesia

Tourists and members of the Tengger tribe climb mount Bromo during the Hindu Yadnya Kasada festival.

Photograph: Juni Kriswanto/AFP/Getty Images

Yes, that is a live volcano.  Unknown if the head count is the same when they come back down the mountain.

Note:  not a good idea for virgins.




Belfast, Northern Ireland

A child throws wood on to a bonfire during the 12 July celebrations held by loyalist orders.

Photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters

Flame is always beautiful because deep down we're all pyros.



Shenyang, China

A woman wades through a flooded road during heavy rain.

Photograph: Roman Pilipey/EPA

A kid would probably find this scene beautiful but it's not likely the young lady will share the enthusiasm.




She was warned about annoying Big Ivan.




The perfect Christmas gift for situations in which you really don't care that it's got so many moving parts it probably won't last until Easter.

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