HAPPY 2010!!!

We celebrated the New Year in perhaps one of the most international cities in the world- Hong Kong! During the countdown I could here at least 4 different languages. Hong Kong is a city of life, beauty, and frenzy. The 5 days we spent here was a mix of old and new, old markets and temples, to tall tall buildings and fancy shopping centers. I really enjoyed the lush plantings that are growing out of every inch of soil that doesn't have concrete on it.



Looking back on 2009, seems like yesterday, we were gearing up to move to Japan. The year flew by, which is perhaps why I didn't do so well updating my blog this year! Not that I haven't been taking tons of pics and having many of wonderful experiences, the proof is in our shared blog http://boltonsans.blogspot.com/ ...

Last year I set my New Year's resolution to take one photo every day and upload it on Flickr, well- I did it! and I was still going along until a few days after the New Year, I thought- wait- I completed the year! So I made a set of 2009 you can see here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/morganpacebolton/

This year (the year of being 30!) has some high callings. My top 3 Resolutions for 2010 are:

1. get my website where it should be, market the photography I love to do- so I can do more of it!
2. practice yoga more! more than say 3 times a week...(which I'm not even currently at!)
3. practice meditation

I think putting your intentions out there is really helpful. I'm also working on a list idea I got, "101 on 2010" putting out many intentions and wants, then perhaps in a few years you can check your list and see where you stand. I think my mom taught me to make lists :)

Anyways, may 2010 bring you all Love, Peace, and Happiness!

-Morgan

Leigh does Laundry

My lovely friend Leigh had this concept kind of like a broken doll in a laundromat. Instantly I was up for the task and just had to get over my shyness of shooting in a public place (in a small neighborhood laundromat in Japan)- which we had already done a few times.. but still.
We pretty much had the place to ourselves until Leigh had her feet partially in one of the dryers and the owner came out from the hidden backroom and said- basically we could do what we want- but no feet in the dryer! We guess he'd been watching us on some spy cam for the whole hour before we got to that!
Here are just a few shots, there are a few more here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mofotoflickr/

Enjoy!

Melissa & Stephen :: Osaka, Japan

Melissa and Stephen had to say sayanora to Japan, after living here for one year and working for ECC. They wanted to have a more formal documentation of their time here so we set out in Tennoji and Namba for some memorable backdrops...
They are so KAWAII!!! (cute:)

Japan Cat Network!

I recently had the pleasure of volunteering at the Japan Cat Network near Hikone, about an hour north of Osaka. This is a one-of-a kind shelter, run by two Americans wanting to make a difference in the lives of Japan's street cats. Not only do they shelter about 50 cats and kittens, they run a Trap Neuter and Release program (TNR) that is helping to insure the safety of Japan's homeless kitties and lessen the strain on local communities. Many people contact them if they find abandoned kittens and Japan Cat Network works at getting these kitties healthy and then adopted.
I took lots of photos of these cuties with the hopes that in seeing these pictures, people will want to adopt or foster these kitties. If you can't do either, perhaps you could donate or volunteer your time giving these cats love!
Please contact Japan Cat Network with any questions!















Check out Japan Cat Network to find out more!

"in the fishbowl."

Yatta! We did it! Leigh and I finally completed our second Imageography project! We did the shoot in July and just finished the edit. We love the result and hope you will enjoy it too! Luckily Leigh is not a shy gal and she was up for dancing around amongst many people going to and from in the OCAT Namba station walkway.
The middle scene is shot from me staying in one place on the people mover- to give you perspective. Leigh danced the long length of it many times till we got it just right!
Please enjoy this soothing beautiful artistry :) and don't forget to let me know what you think?

Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeAOzm2yawY









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Bali Art Department!

This is the 2nd edition of what I call "Imageography"! While in Bali with Cori we decided it would be really cool to document her painting process on a small scale. Besides being a great friend, Cori is an amazing artist and makes vivid rich paintings that evoke feelings of warmth and love. See her website here!
So on with the show... please check out this short video inspired by the spirit of Bali. I used over 1000 consecutive images to showcase and lead you through Cori's painting process, it took us over 2 hours, but you can see all unfold in just 5 minutes! Please enjoy and leave a comment for us! Thanks!

Watch "Bali Art Department" Now!










Feel free to share with other art lovers!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjN3x8FILsE

and don't forget to see Cori's website, where she has paintings for sale!
http://corijacobs.com/gallery/

mucho amor!

I Dream of Bali! - Now up!

Ok, I haven't been too active on the 'ol Mofoto Blog! But please find more activity here and here.
Jeff and I went to Bali (Indonesia) for a week of our summer break. It was just as fantastic as everyone had said! Amongst the chaos of traffic and a lot of people, I still felt calmness and a slower pace of life. With all the bright beautiful color and intricate designs you still have the trash and pollution. The people give a friendly nod and smile if you choose to connect with them and the hospitality we felt- for only being there one week, was unreal. We were invited to a Ceremony and a Wedding and driven around by the nicest man who showed us Holy Water Temples, Volcanoes, the Monkey Forest, and more...
A big thanks to good friend Cori who had lined up a beautiful house to stay in in Ubud and great connections!
Enjoy the pics, they are on www.morganpace.com and for the more personal Bali journal (photos with us in them) you can find them on my FB page!

The peaceful rice terraces...


A monkey family


Sunset at Tanah Lot


Swallows play at a Holy Water Temple


At Tanah Lot