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Guest Post: Photo Essay from Chris at the Grim Lab
Chris from Grim Lab Photography is a great photographer who captures stunning action, landscapes and portraits shots.
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9 years agoon




I first met Chris Moran from the Grim Lab when I did a ski season at Mammoth Mountain in California a few years ago. His photographs have always inspired me and when he took off on a round the world adventure travel trip I knew he would take some amazing photos.
Below are just a handful of those photos from that trip. Enjoy!
Chris started his adventure travels from his base in Mammoth by finishing up the spring snowboarding season in style.
And landed in our home country of New Zealand just in time for the start of our winter ski season.
The South Island of New Zealand is home to some of the best scenery in the world. Mountains plummet from the sky to the lakes in the valleys below.
Jandals (flip flops) on the beach in Tahiti.
Sunset from the dock in Tahiti.
Traditional boats, beaches and backdrops in Ko Phi Phi in stunning Thailand.
The sunsets on another day in paradise as surfers catch the last rays of sunshine in Indonesia.
From the peaceful beaches of Southeast Asia to the madness that is India.
India gives photographers so many opportunities to catch people in their day to day lives.
After a whirlwind trip around some of the most diverse and beautiful places in the world there is sometimes nothing better than seeing your home city (New York) skyline lit up.
Chris is still living the dream photographing various pro snowboarders, skaters and fashion models around California. Make sure you go check out his photography site The Grim Lab. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
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Our eyesight is perhaps one of our most useful and most essential senses (this, of course, may be moot). For many, the idea of losing their vision can be a scary thing. Loss of vision begins for many in their late 40s when it starts to become prominent. However, there are many ways in which you can improve your sight and keep from losing it in the extended scheme of things.
So here in this list, we have taken the liberty to compile a list of 5 ways in which you can improve your sight.
5 Ways To Improve Your Sight
# 1 – Prescription Glasses
In today’s internet driven world it is now easier than ever to get whatever you want online. You can buy glasses online or prescription sunglasses very easy and have it delivered to your home. No fuss and no hassle.
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This may seem like a strange method, but when you look at items off at a distance, you are strengthening your eyes. Your eyes are muscles, and they need exercise just as much as your body does.
So when you are looking at items or object off at a distance you are doing your eyes a significant workout that they desperately need.
# 5 Finger Eye Push Ups
To continue on with our last entry – a great way to get your eyes to see better and to improve them is by doing finger eye push-ups. Now, this doesn’t mean placing your finger in your eye but your eye’s vision.
By placing your finger in front of your eye and then away and back again you will strengthen the eye. This is because the eye is working to see an object in two different ranges.
Strength Your Eyes
Improving your eyes without surgery and an operation is possible. And if you consider these methods, you will “see” where we are coming from.




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Drinking plenty of fresh, clean water is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It’s even more important to make sure your water is free of contaminants when you are pregnant. Drinking enough water during pregnancy maintains amniotic fluid levels and helps carry nutrients to the baby. However, if you are drinking contaminated water, the more you drink, the more the fetus is exposed to the harmful effects of those contaminants.
Water quality has been headline news lately after it was discovered that the public drinking water contained lead in Flint, Michigan. If you’re pregnant or know someone who is, you may be wondering if it is safe to drink tap water while pregnant. Here are three contaminants you should test for if you’re pregnant and drinking tap water.
- Lead
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The Travel Fool
March 19, 2012 at 9:52 AM
Those are great photos I like the one in New Zealand the best.
Andrea
March 19, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Wow – these are awesome shots! You went to some amazing destinations.
Ali
March 19, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Those are amazing photos! I especially like the sunsets, but I’m a sucker for sunset 🙂
Jarmo @ Arctic Nomad
March 19, 2012 at 9:07 PM
Stunning photos. I especially enjoy the snowboard ones as I am in the alps right now in Val Thorens, unfortunately doing just skiing as the snow hasn’t been quite right for boarding.
Christy @ Technosyncratic
March 20, 2012 at 9:50 AM
That second photo of the snowboarder catching air (is that the phrase all the cool kids are using?) is really awesome. I tried snowboarding once and almost died (on the bunny hill, no less), but Kali’s younger brother is really into it.
Laura
March 20, 2012 at 8:59 PM
Wow! Another collection of breathtaking shots.
Francy R
March 21, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Really stunning pictures!! In particular I love that of the sunset in Indonesia! So cute!
Laurence
March 21, 2012 at 11:34 AM
I think I like the Jandals on the beach shot the best 😀
Wanderplex
March 21, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Incredible shots 🙂 I actually really like the photo of the barber shop – love seeing “insights” into regular daily life in other places.
dtravelsround
March 23, 2012 at 3:43 AM
Phenomenal!
Andrew
March 28, 2012 at 5:38 PM
I love pictures that play with perspective, especially really low angle stuff like the flip flops. Added bonus the depth of field effects. Love it.
Turtle
April 11, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Awesome shots. My fave is the flip flops/jandals/thongs/things for your feet.
cheryl
April 20, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Beautiful collection of photos! Best way to remember your past travels. Quite like the sunset photo.