Cam of the Day » Asia

Cam + Elephant Trunk = Captivating Images

Gary — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:32:07 +0000

It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves in private at one time or another: “What happens when you attach a camera to an elephant’s trunk and send it out into the wilderness?”

From the Daily Mail, a man by the name of John Downer did just that–with surprisingly candid results.I’m more surprised at the variety of animals that dared come near (out of curiousity, more than anything) the gargantuan outgrowth of the elephant’s trunk.

Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan: A little old-time religion

Gary — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:43:56 +0000

Japanese history has it that that the Yuki Jinja Shrine, located near Kyoto, Japan, used to keep bad spirits from harming Heian-kyo–now known as Kyoto–in the mid-10th century.

This view, from just outside of the walk to the shrine itself, provides a serene view where many people come daily to visit. Check out their website while you’re at it. You may not be able to read Japanese, but the many photos–including the annual torch-bearing ceremony held every October 22nd to commemorate the relocation of Yuki’s deity–are captivating and worth your time to explore.

Taipei, Taiwan: Flowers everywhere

Gary — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:03:07 +0000

Here’s a cam for the ladies, and a reminder to all the men that flowers are a gift that never seems to go out of style anytime of the year. Yes, I realize we’re running about three weeks late here, but this was one of those cams that deserves an entry even if we’re long past Valentine’s Day.

Less shilling for the floral industry and more cam, though. Gotta stay on topic.

Here’s an FTD florist way out in Taipei, Taiwan, managed by a guy who seems to know what being a florist is all about. I made a pretty good attempt to try and locate the specific location of the ‘Royal Flower’ florist through FTD’s site, but Taiwan, strangely enough, isn’t included on the list of countries we Americans can send to. I’m sure there are reasons for that, but while I’m pondering these geopolitical issues, give their cam a visit.