Halloween has become one of the coolest days of the year across the world. Pumpkins are commonly carved into decorative lanterns called jack-o’-lanterns for the Halloween season. The carved pumpkin was first associated with the harvest season in general, long before it became an emblem of Halloween. The word Halloween is first attested in the [...]
Archive | October, 2011
The Weird and Wonderful Burning Man 2010 [24 Pics]
Burning Man is a week-long annual event held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, in the United States. The event starts on the Monday before the American Labor Day holiday, and ends on the holiday itself. It takes its name from the ritual burning of a large wooden effigy on Saturday evening. The [...]
Fire In The Sky – Incredible Inspirational Sunset Colors [30 Pics]
We see them every day, but sunsets still take my breath away each time. What really is fascinating, at least when viewing a California sunset, is the outstanding variety of “heavenly” colors. I just returned from yet another sunset walk with my wife in Santa Monica, and decided to put together an article about the [...]
Bikes, MCs and Sunshine – 2010 American Heat [50 pics]
‘American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Weekend is an event so hot it sizzles. You’ll find stunt shows, kickin’ live entertainment and retail vendors galore. Palm Springs is a great place to play. It’s bounded by lush mountain ranges for the perfect ride and tours of the desert cities. Live music rocks throughout the weekend along [...]
Burning Man 2009, by Hector Santizo [26 Pics]
Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever. Trying to explain what Burning Man is to someone who has never been to the event is a bit like [...]