Big Bambú
I've been going deep into my archives lately to add a travel section to my website and came across some shots from a favorite experience from what seems like a past life.
In 2010, I was living in New York and made a birthday trip with a friend to the Met to see Big Bambú by Doug and Mike Starn. Seven years later, it still stands out as one of the most impactful and joyful pieces of art I've ever experienced.
The brothers commissioned rock climbers to help install and lash-together the 100 foot long rooftop sculpture made entirely of American-grown bamboo. Visitors were able to climb around paths and stairs and if any part of you enjoyed forts, treehouses, or unique viewpoints, it would have been hard not to be charmed by this beautifully chaotic piece.
Mon amour dans les Palais Royal
My handsome husband on the last full day of our honeymoon, staring into memories of the past three weeks and wondering in which Parisian arrondissement to rent an apartment...
Photograph by Kara Brodgesell
Get all the caaaaandddyyyy!
The enthusiasm that kids have for a piñata is absolutely infectious.
Photograph by Kara Brodgesell
Cliffs of Thailand
View from the boat as we travel from Krabi to Maya Bay
Photograph by Kara Brodgesell
Island Transportation
The trip from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi was waaay better on the top deck. The half naked people seemed to agree.
Photograph © Kara Brodgesell
The Ultimate Refreshment
A house-made lavender soda from Kafe. The absolute best drink to combat the Balinese heat and humidity.
Photograph by Kara Brodgesell
Vermont Morning
On the way to breakfast at the Camp Ohana's main lodge. I shot a wedding there in late September and felt lucky in so many ways- beautiful location, friendly guests, an exceptionally wonderful and thoughtful bride and groom, had a little college reunion and was able to photograph it all alongside my talented and caring boyfriend (who took this photo).
Photograph by Noah Christman
Ocean Ombré
Sometimes I really miss East Coast summers and an ocean warm enough to swim in.
Photograph © Kara Brodgesell
Gifts galore at Illums Bolighus
Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen is a Danish design mecca and must-stop for any souvenirs, gifts, future photo shoot props, home decor necessities....
Photograph © Kara Brodgesell
On the river
Photograph by Kara Brodgesell
On a river tour of Copenhagen- completely worth it to see the city in this way!
Flowers by the apartment
Photograph by Kara Brodgesell
These were on the wall that divided my AirBnb apartment complex from the one next door. Copenhagen: full of subtle beauty, everywhere.
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