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As countries fall, wars go on, oil ruins our oceans and volcanoes spew a dark cloud over Europe I am slowly becoming weary of the world's future, economically as well from an environmental standpoint. I truly hope that people see that this earth is too precious and fragile to handle as we do. There are a few people who have captured these events in such a way that makes them beautiful and peaceful, they inspired me. My desire to question governments and corporations is at its highest. I hope you see the beauty and the sadness in these photos and videos, I hope they inspire you to make a change in your lifestyle to better the world we live in and make for a beautiful place for generations to come. I also hope that if you have not been aware of the events that are going on, this encourages you to get informed.

Sean Stiegemeier has an amazing eye both for photography and film his photos have such and intensity to them, a depth beyond most. I truly hope to be able to go see the places he has been in real time. Truly astonishing work.
Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull - May 1st and 2nd, 2010 from Sean Stiegemeier on Vimeo.

Protests in Bangkok

"democracy cannot be built on revenge"

The oil spill in the gulf






These next photos are shot by a photographer by the name of Örvar Atli from Iceland. He an amazing photographer, who has gotten so many amazing opportunities and has been able to go and see some of the most remarkable places in the world. I want to look at things through his eyes, or at least his lens.

Eyjafjallajökull, The erupting volcano in Iceland

Some inspiring quotes from the Dalai Lama
"I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe."

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."

"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness."
"The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis."