#wordlesswednesday #ww beauty of nature inspired by nature just for fun

I came across this stunning picture on the Dragon Writing Prompts blog and there was an instant connection to it.  I think it's perfect for #WordlessWednesday ! 

I love the way the yellow stands out against the grey starkness of the picture. There's so much detail.  I can almost feel the fog shifting across the trees.  The branches eerily calling you towards them - almost enticing you to walk down the yellow brick road.  Something must lurk beyond the fallen tree trunk - why else would there be an obstacle on such a pretty path. 

What do you think of when you see this picture ? Would you go down the path to see where it takes you ? 

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I went camping two weekends ago, and came across this really funky looking red-velvet bug !

I’m not sure if it was a giant fat spider or beetle type of bug, but it was quite cool and I’d never really anything like it before.

And it turns out that this lil’ fella curls up into a red fluff ball when you pick it up ! (No I didn’t even try to touch it !! one of the other campers picked it up)

Don’t forget to share your #WW link if you are participating !

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I’m not a big fan of adverts on Indian television however this particular advert really hit a nerve ! 

It could be due to the fact that I’m an animal lover and can empathize with the commercial. I’ve had the pleasure of growing up with German Shepherds and a Doberman – so I can see how the wolves have a nurturing instinct – after all dogs are a descendent of wolves !

This ad campaign along with the print campaign for the Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts was directed by Bruno Aveillan for Ogilvy Asia Pacific.  I didn’t know much about the director so I went on to look him up on Wikipedia.

Bruno Aveillan was born in Toulouse, France and is one of the most distinguished and internationally sought after commercials director across the globe … And this commercial is a clear indication of WHY he is sought after by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Audi, Chanel, Nike and Nintendo.

I have seen this commercial over a dozen or so times – and it never fails in giving me goose bumps and somehow awakens my tear ducts too ! It’s heart warming and conveys a very powerful message that instantly instills the brand into the viewers’ mind.

The commercial takes the viewer through breathtaking snow covered locations to communicate that …

‘There’s no greater act of hospitality than to embrace a stranger as one’s own …

… The ethos of the Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts … no doubt that’s why they are at the top of their game in the hospitality industry !

Monsieur Aveillan most definitely deserves a big round of applause for he has managed to create such a beautiful and heart warming commercial.  It is raw in nature and that’s what makes it stand out !

What do you think about the commercial ? Have you seen it before ? What comes to mind whilst watching the commercial ? I’d love to hear your thoughts :)

p.s enjoy the print ad below !