Studio’s Corner | SQUARE MELONS

May 31 2014

Temple of The Soul’s Retreat

Please enjoy the images from last weekend’s adventure to Hangzho and our visit to Lingyin Temple and the surrounding Tea Plantations.

Feilai Feng Grottoes

Elder Li’s Pagoda – The Indian Monk who founded Lingyin Temple

Lingyin Temple

A Blessing

Monk’s Monastery

Monastery Dining Hall

Outside the Monk’s Music Hall

Monk’s Monastery

Lizard

“Listen to the water”

Symbolism of Longevity

Tea Gardens

Lingyin Tea

Kenny negotiating the price of tea

Dec 01 2013

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Studio's Corner, Thoughts and Observations

A marathon is the same distance no matter where it’s held. 26.2 miles or when outside the U.S. – 42.194988 kilometers. A great NIKE moment today, as Greg and I attended the 2013 Shanghai International Marathon.

Enjoy the ride.

Chandelier at the NIKE Expo created with posters from consumers sharing reasons why they run.

Over 20k runners experienced the NIKE Expo space.

Runners view their image from the NIKE photo booth sharing why they run.

Runners from around the world, look for their name on the wall of registered participants.

In China, runners over the age of 65 have been denied entry to run marathons due to “health reasons.” NIKE says Just Do It and invites them to run with us.

Runners sign up for NIKE+.

Perfect backdrop for the start of the marathon.

“Hey dad, check me out.”Overwhelmed with pride.

Apollo, a NIKE Events Mgr, briefs me on the day’s logistics.

Asked to be one of 10 “officials” to shoot the starter’s pistol.

Official welcome.

2013 Shanghai Marathon

35k Runners

People in China DO run.

A young runner provides inspiration.

A runner provides entertainment.

A great view at the finish line.

Even an Angry Bird enjoys the race.

Asked to speak at the winner’s presentation.

Hey Apollo, I thought you said there would be no public speaking today.

Presenting “checks” to the 1/2 marathon winners.

Presenting “checks” to the marathon winners from Ethiopia and South Africa.

Oct 21 2013

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Photography, Studio's Corner Gallery

More Wall

We went to Franz Bakery for field trips. These kids get to go to The Great Wall.

Sep 21 2013

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Studio's Corner

Run The Bund

The Bund is a waterfront area in Central Shanghai and runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River. Bund means embarkment or an embanked quay (quay – a great word for my Words With Friends crowd.)

The Bund, and by the way, whenever I say Bund, I think of the scene from My Big Fat Greek Wedding where the in-laws bring a bundt cake to the family gathering and have to keep repeating the word “bundt.” Anyway, The Bund is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Shanghai. Originally, the buildings along The Bund housed the headquarters of the major financial institutions of China. Many banks still exist in the area and are now surrounded by hotels and great restaurants and bars.

I wanted to share some pictures with you that I took this Sunday morning on my run on The Bund.