Archive for February, 2009

Mehndi by Amika

My sister, Amika, has been interested in Mehndi, make-up, beauty and design for many years. This year, she has made it her goal, to pursue her passion in this field to provide a professional service for soon to be brides. She is always practicing on herself, and other family members, and yesterday she asked if [...]

Whipsnade Zoo

Here are a few images I captured on a visit to Whipsnade Zoo, in the middle of August 2008.
Some of you may have already seen these, as they were on the old look website. However, with the new website and blog, there’s a lot of images (new and old) I will be posting over the [...]

Bangalore, India

I recently ventured across to Bangalore in India on a business trip. An 11 hour direct flight from Heathrow, London to Bengalaru International Airport landing in the early hours of the morning to be confronted by thick Smog. Not being able to see further than 25ft ahead, driving to the hotel can only be described [...]


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