Photography

Photoblogs are fantastic, but every now and then I like to crawl up on the couch and take in one of the many photography magazines on the market. There's something about flipping the glossy pages and day dreaming about owning the new Canon 1D Mark III or reading up on the latest HPD editing technique, etc. Either way, the Internet is amazing, but magazines will not go away anytime soon. Next time you are at the book store, stop by the magazine rack and check out these fine publications.

Today's 10linksaday: Photography Magazines

1. American Photo
2. Aperture
3. Photo Life
4. Nature Photographer
5. Digital Photographer
6. Outdoor Photographer
7. Photoeye Magazine
8. Shutterbug
9. Popular Photography
10. Digital SLR User (UK Magazine)

Travel

Here's some ideas for future family trips. Why not invite the extended family and have a fun filled reunion?

Today's 10linkaday : Popular Family Resorts in the USA/Mexico/Bahamas

1. Atlantis Resort & Casino, The Bahamas
2. Circus Circus, Las Vegas, NV
3. Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Snowbird, Utah
4. Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson, AZ
5. Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa, HI
6. Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, VA
7. Out 'n' About Treesort, Cave Junction, OR
8. Club Med Ixtapa, Estado de Guerrero, Mexico
9. La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
10. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Travel

NYC is an amazing city to visit/live. I can give you the typical touristy links that you can find on your own, or for today, I'll let you in to my pool of insider sites that bring you up to speed on everything from food to transportation to reviews and events, like a true NYC'er! Safe travels and enjoy!

Today's 10linkaday : NYC Insider Links

1. Manhattan Users Guide
   
2. Yelp - user reviews of all things NYC
   
3. Upcoming - highlights upcoming NYC events
4. Papermag - highlights upcoming NYC events
5. Dining Fever - NYC dining blog
   
6. Menupages - after you select where you want to dine, check out the menu
   
7. Open House New York - a fantastic event where NYC opens its doors and gives free tours
8. NYC Pulse - insider's guide to more NYC Events
9. Broadway Insider
10. Word of Mouse - more insider tips to NYC
11. HopStop - need to know how to get around once you get to NYC? Use this site

BONUS: NYC Comprehensive Link Listing

Art, Shopping

The Internet is fantastic for promoting smaller artists. Can you believe there are artists that can create a painting a day? I'm mesmerized with these folks, and today I'm highlighting 10 of many "painting a day" artists. Today's entry is also categorized under shopping, as all of the artists sell their daily paintings.

Today's 10linkaday : "A Painting a Day" Sites - Multiple Artists

1. A Painting a Day by Duane Keiser
2. Kim Edge's Painting a Day
3. Painting of the Day
4. Daily Paintings in Oil by Heidi Malott
5. Original Daily Paintings by Artist Toni Grote
6. daily painting by Jens Ole Olsen
7. A Painting A Day
8. TOM BROWN FINE ART
9. A Painting A Day by Michael Naples
10. TOMATO CAN BRUSHES

Photography

Happy hump day.! These fantastic Flickr sites should get you through the hump and take you far, far, away!

Today's 10linkaday : Great Flickr Postings/Users

1. IrenaS' photos
2. hkvam's photos
3. Stu Worrall's photos
4. g r e e n g a g e's photos
5. fensterbme's photos
6. Mace2000's photos
7. gullevek's photos
8. tychay's photos
9. ec808x's photos
10. Idle Type's photos

Architecture

I know I just posted yesterday about architecture, but I was so excited when I learned about these 10 exciting construction projects that I just couldn't wait to share them with you. These are all real buildings (with all of the projects breaking ground by the end of the year, if not already) and coming to a skyline on this earth very soon! Make sure you take a look at these links because I'm positive, you have never seen buildings like these before!

Today's 10linkaday : Cutting Edge Architecture Projects

1. Canadian Museum of Human Rights


2. Gazprom Tower, St Petersburg, Russia


3. Shard London Bridge, London, UK


4. 20 Fenchurch Street, London, UK


5. Burj, Dubai- Now the world's tallest building!


6. Freedom Tower, New York, US


7. Lighthouse Tower, Paris, France


8. Trump Tower, Chicago, US


9. Trump Tower, Dubai


10. Chicago Spire, Chicago, US

Architecture

Walking around NYC today, I was inspired by the amazing architecture throughout the city. I came across a list of up & coming architects. Take a look at what the future holds for architecture.

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Today's 10linkaday : Up and Coming Architects

1. PLY Architecture


2. Tina Manis


3. Trahan Architects


4. Andrew Berman Architect


5. dxb.lab


6. sebastianirarrazava


7. ecarch


8. webb architects


9. morq


10. Shilo Benaroya

Shopping

I love giving and receiving cards. Ecards are fun (especially hoops & yoyo) but let's not forget the old fashioned paper cards. In recent years, designers have gone over the top creating amazing designs for any occasion. I've seen cards in stores that were over $20 a piece! Here are some fun card designers that I admire. Next time you have an occasion, consider buying a card made by one of these folks below...

Today's 10linkaday : Greeting Cards

1. Blue Ribbon Design
2. CECI
3. Coco-Pink
4. Doodle Greetings
5. Elsewares
6. Enid Wilson Studio
7. Flaunt
8. Flower Patch Cards
9. Fold
10. Charity Cards

Travel

Argentina is undergoing an amazing cultural revolution after it's economic collapse in late 2001. As it continues to rebuild and recreate itself, it's now evolving as a "must see" tourist destination. Buenos Aires, considered the Paris of the East, is the largest contributor of the Argentinian revival. With this recent resurgence, new hotels have opened or existing hotels have restored themselves to handle the new found flocks of tourism. There are some amazing options for your stay in BA. Bookmark these for your next trip planning exercise... or send me there, and I'll do a full review! :)

Today's 10linkaday : Buenos Aires Hotels

1. Alevar Palace
2. Costa Petit Hotel
3. Design Suites
4. Bobo hotel
5. Hotel de Diseno
6. Faena Hotel + Universe
7. 248 Finisterra
8. 5 Buenos Aires
9. Home Buenos Aires
10. Malabia House

Miscellaneous

Have you ever thought about what it means to wish someone good luck? Today 10linksaday is delving into the charms behind good luck wishes and the meaning of different charms from around the world. Many folks have good luck charms that they believe bring them special positive powers. Today I'm highlighting a few of those charms. Do you have a favorite charm? Tell 10linksaday about it at 10linksaday@gmail.com.

Today's 10linkaday : Good Luck Charms

1. USA - Rabbit's Foot
2. USA - Guardian Angel
3. Japan - Maneki Neko - Beckoning Cat
4. Europe and USA - Four-Leaf Clover, Ireland - Shamrocks
5. China and Japan - Laughing Buddha or Hotei
6. India - Elephants
7. Turkey - Nazar Boncugu - Evil Eye Bead
8. China - Jade
9. Europe and USA - Ladybug
10. Europe and USA - Horseshoe