Hands in the Air - Berlin

Packed like sardines in a sold out club that has mediocre sound. It's hot... like sauna hot. The rain? It's coming from inside this low ceiling-ed building and is provided by the perspiration of the crowd. I'd dance like there was no one watching, but there's no room to move anyways. We all just sort of shuffle in place.

But the music is good, and that's about all you can ask for.

The location is Berlin, Germany. The music is by UK producer/DJ "Bonobo" and his live band. The live band is a bit of a...

Photo EssayDustin MainJune 21, 2013Berlin - GermanyMusic, Berlin, Germany, Europe, Black & White, Black and WhiteComment

Wrinkles of the City: Rethought - Berlin

While most so-called "street art" is barely a hair more special than comic-sans is to the font world, on occasion you do stumble upon something special.

World-renowned French street artist "JR" recently put his artistic stamp on the walls of Berlin with his project "Wrinkles of the City."

Scooter Tricks - Andorra La Vella

Sometimes you end up somewhere you never expected.

I planned on traveling to Andorra to hike. Instead, I found myself at a skate pack in the center of Andorra La Vella, watching kids do tricks on a half-pipe... on scooters.

Politics on the Streets of Helsinki

It wasn't until I reached Helsinki on my birthday that I first found out how much of a hot topic immigration is shaping up to be in the Europe, especially the Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark). Fears over diluting culture and straining social programs have lead to far right-wing parties gaining a foothold in what are typically left-leaning countries.

Photo of the Day - Reminders of Life & Death

In Vietnam, even more than 35 years later, the remnants of the war with the United States is dug up and sold for scrap. 1kg (2.2lbs) is worth a hardy 7000VDN ($0.30)

Photo of the DayDustin MainJuly 16, 2010Central VietnamWar, Black & White, Asia, Vietnam Comment

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