Meow

Hi folks- the Book of Polish has been on a major hiatus as of late but we are back in action! I came across this photo series this morning of cats and "sexy men"  and it is friggin hilarious. Des Hommes and des Chatons is a blog that pairs photos of celebrities and other general hotties alongside felines striking an almost identical pose. The results are amazing. 

Via my modern met

Little engine that could

Believe it or not, these images are of a MODEL TRAIN!  Photographer Jeff Friesen took these photos of his miniature train journeying across the scenic landscapes of Canada. Isn't it amazing how realistic some of the images are? And yet others where you can tell the scale of the train are completely whimsical. LOVE.  Friesen says:

"I started The Canadian project to show the country from an unseen vantage point. While it is tempting to document such a huge country from a helicopter or plane (in fact, it has been done several times) I wanted to get closer to the heart of the land. Two inches off the ground seemed about right. The model train provides a vehicle for the journey's visual narrative, linking far places with a ribbon of tiny steel rails. The train has its own resonance, a ghost from the past, it is an exact scaled-down replica of the 1955 Streamliner that was first named 'The Canadian,' which traveled the route between Montreal and Vancouver.

"It often takes a change of perception to see familiar things in a new way. I hope those who see The Canadian enjoy an old journey from a new viewpoint."

via my modern met

In Wonderland

How flippin magical and dreamy is this photo installation series from Norwegian artist Rune Guneriussen? I'm definitely having a disney moment- time for a Peter Pan viewing. 

via honestly wtf

making waves

I'm so obsessed with going to the beach now before summer is over- be prepared for a ton of beach posts this weekend!

These photos of the pounding surf are a good start...

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beach days

Cascais, Portugual

Malibu, California

Miami Beach, Florida

Pampelonne Beach, St. Tropez

Pampelonne Beach, St. Tropez

Pampelonne Beach, St. Tropez

Secret Beach, St. Tropez

How amazing are these arial views?  Gray Malin photographed these from a doorless helicopter!

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