Valentine Makhouleen — interactive art director » Travel

Around the world in 5 minutes

Valentine — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:58:49 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGnrT0F-Igs

Notre-Dame Basilica, Montréal

Valentine — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:06:18 +0000

A lengthy train ride this morning gave me an opportunity to add a few new photos I took on a business trip to Montréal.

I also put together a PANORAMA of Notre-Dame Basilica which was taken early this morning. I never expected the basilica to be this beautiful – the lighting was also perfect and nobody was around. The beautiful interior easily rivals some of the most famous European basilicas and cathedrals (such as Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Paris).

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal

Falling stars

Valentine — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:40:58 +0000

Metal scrappers with remnants of a rocket in Altai

Via sokol-off

Joyful dolphin

Valentine — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:38:26 +0000

Dolphin following our boat, Galapagos Islands

See Ecuador & Galapagos Island gallery

New London bus

Valentine — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:58:59 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWckXHojurM

The New Bus for London is inspired by the much-loved Routemaster and will use the latest green technology when it launches in 2012.

The Mayor unveiled the design for the New Bus for London in May 2010.

The New Bus for London will meet London Buses’ requirements for vehicles in public service in London, including high standards of accessibility, safety and emissions abatement. In addition, it will be more durable, more fuel efficient and better ventilated. The bus will incorporate a double-deck and a platform at the rear near-side corner, so passengers will be able to get on and off easily.

Take a ride on the Space Shuttle Atlantis

Valentine — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:36:18 +0000

Video shot from cameras mounted on the SRBs (Solid Rocket Boosters) on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, from takeoff to detachment to splashdown. Multiple angles, some with sound. Simply amazing. Takeoff at 5:05, 5:15, 5:22. A truly beautiful view of the Earth at 24:53.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa59oCWqqgE

“Then and Now” photos of cities around the world

Valentine — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:06:38 +0000

I was researching “before and after” urban photography and came across a myriad of resources. Since all of them are really fascinating, I decided to share them. I am obsessed with public space and urban history and these are great places to feed my addiction. Looking at these puts life into perspective and helps define a concrete (quite literally) reference point amongst constant change of daily life.

“The charm of history and its enigmatic lesson consist in the fact that, from age to age, nothing changes and yet everything is completely different.”

– Aldous Huxley

Toronto Before
A great Toronto-specific blog with historical visual comparisons.

Toronto Then and Now (Part 1, Part 2) by CityNews
A special prepared by CityNews to commemorate Toronto’s 170th anniversary.

Then and Now Flickr Pool
Probably the best place online for Then and Now shots. Especially for North American cities. When I visited, there were close to 1200 photos in the pool.

Leningrad (St. Petersburg) Siege: Now and Then (Part 1, Part 2)
A great series comparing modern photos to photos from the siege of Leningrad during WWII.

Auschwitz Then and Now
A look back at Auchwitz that is a little less sentimental than the rest of the comparison sets. In this feature, the drawings from WWII are compared to new photos.

Sydney Then and Now
Some historical and modern shots of Sydney, Australia.

New York Then and Now
A collection of great shots of New York.

Then/Now Series by The New York Times
An interactive then and now feature by The New York Times. It features interactive photos that you can scrub to compare the two states.

London Then and Now Flickr Group
A Flickr group dedicated to recreating historical photos of London.

Thames Then and Now
A look at river Thames and how it’s banks have changed over the years.

Paris Then and Now
Ah, of course. How can a list like this be made without Paris?

Moscow Then and Now
To break the monotony of Western cities, I had to include beautiful Moscow.

Please feel free to share your own Then and Now finds in the comments below.