#alison moir

[morleybobsource]

BINGE has today confirmed that season 2 of award-winning Australian original drama series, LOVE ME, will premiere April 6 with all six-episodes dropping at once.

Season 2 of Love Me picks up the story of The Mathieson family nine months after we left off and sees the family navigate the complexities of relationships when new love becomes a long-term proposition

The series, which was the most nominated drama at the 2022 Logie Awards, sees the return of all the main cast, with several new characters emerging for Season 2.

With its exploration of modern love by different family members at three distinct times of life, Season 2 picks up the story of The Mathiesons family, with Hugo Weaving returning as Glenn, the father experiencing new love in his 60s; Bojana Novakovic, the highly successful, yet complicated Clara; and William Lodder, as Aaron, facing the complexities of love, and new responsibility.

They are joined again by Silver Logie award-winning Heather Mitchell as Anita; Bob Morley as Peter;  Celia Pacquola as Sacha; Shalom Brune-Franklin as Ella; and Mitzi Ruhlmann as Jesse. 

Bonnie has worked with renowned Directors including Garth Davis on the award-winning feature film, Lion, Mary Magdalene and FOE and Glendyn Ivin on the critically acclaimed The Cry and Penguin Bloom. Bonnie’s short films include, We’re Not Here, which was executive produced by John Logan (Skyfall, Gladiator) and premiered at MIFF and Not Dark Yet featuring Richard Moir and Nick Denton.

BINGE Executive Director, Alison Hurbert-Burns, said:

The series is produced by Nicole O’Donohue, with lead writers, Leon Ford and Tamara Asmar, with Adele Vuko and Celia Pacquola each penning an episode.

Season two of Love Me was filmed across various locations in Melbourne and regional Victoria. The series will be available to BINGE and FOXTEL customers.

Commissioned by the FOXTEL Group, in association with VicScreen, LOVE ME is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia.

The series is Executive Produced by Hamish Lewis and Michael Brooks at Warner Bros. Australia. Executive Producers for the FOXTEL Group are Brian Walsh, Alison Hurbert-Burns and Lana Greenhalgh. LOVE ME is distributed internationally by DCD Rights.  

Season two of Love Me will premiere April 6 on BINGE and FOXTEL ON DEMAND with all six-episodes dropping at once. (x)

#bob morley #bobmorleyedit #love me #love me series #news #ours

[styleofdiamandis]

            LOVE + FEAR TOUR: OLIMA & WESTWOOD

In the first chapter of our “Love + Fear” Tour fashion story, we looked at the impeccable designs LA-based Maggie Barry created for our girl’s fourth promotional tour. This time, we’re gonna take a look at the all the super fun corset costumes Marina wore!

We’re starting off strong with a custom set by OLIMA. The detailed corset top and matching silky shorts were custom-made by the Los Angeles-based costume designer in various colors and prints. The first one in plain teal!

All of Marina’s jewelry here is signed by Sylvia Toledano. She wore the Petite Candy hoops in gold brass with turquoise, turquoise verte, cornaline, yellow onyx, amethyst, died ruby and moonstone...

...the Fall/Winter 2019 Lee long necklace with multicolored stones which she wrapped twice around her neck...

...and the Byzantine cuff with green turquoise, dried ruby, turquoise, amethyst, cornaline, green onyx, tiger eye, yellow onyx, black onyx and calcedoine.

Her shoes, which match her co-ord perfectly, are Nike’s Air Max 1 Ultra Moire women’s sneakers in white leather and teal suede.

For many other tour dates, Marina opted for a pink version of the same ensemble! This one features some ruching along the sides of the corset and a subtle fringe trim along the hem of her shorts.

You should instantly recognize these stunners by now. These pink Jelly hoops belong to the “Loucite” collection of Alison Lou!

Our girl also added on some golden accessories from Lilith by Sita. First up, the Sita snake thin choker in brass.

Not to forget, her Sita gold-plated brass snake charm and chain belt!

Marina loves being comfortable on stage! So a pair of the Nike Huarache sneakers in full white completed the look.

The cutest corset ever is this white & blue silk one that features a printed photo of Marina’s two fur kittens Mavis and Jupiter! She also wore some high-waisted lace-up silk shorts.

For some other tour dates, Marina opted for this rich purple silk co-ord set with green paintbrush stroke-esque bits...

...which she matched with the Tuleste chartreuse marabou pom-pom dangle earrings.

For her show in Austin (TX), Marina debuted a white silk corset with coral & gold abstract jacquard front, and high-waisted mini skirt with two slits.

She accessorized with her beloved Chanel gold-tone metal diamond-shaped textured CC logo clip earrings…

...and the gold sunburst logo necklace, another vintage treasure from the French maison. Also, the aforementioned Lilith by Sita choker.

One of the most iconic looks from her tour is the Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 1988 “Pagan I” collection boned silk corset featuring the iconic pink teddy bear. 

Her billowy silk ruffle shorts are custom-made by OLIMA.

The second Vivienne Westwood silk corset comes from the Fall/Winter 1992 “Always on Camera” collection and features a collie print with 3D bow at the front. It was sourced at Paparazzi 2000 Vintage.

#Vivienne Westwood #Paparazzi 2000 Vintage #Tops #OLIMA #Pants #Skirts #Sylvia Toledano #Alison Lou #Tuleste #Jewelry #Chanel #Lilith by Sita #Belts #Nike #Sneakers

[moviemosaics]

A Little Princess

directed by Alfonso Cuarón, 1995

#A Little Princess #Alfonso Cuarón #movie mosaics #Liesel Matthews #Liam Cunningham #Vanessa Lee Chester #Eleanor Bron #Alison Moir #Rusty Schwimmer #Jonás Cuarón

[the-twizzle]

Canada Prepared to Field Strongest Team Ever for 2022 Olympics

In a bid to top its achievements at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, which included gold in the team skating and ice dance events and bronze in ladies and pairs, Skate Canada has announced the comebacks of several decorated competitors as part of its bid to reinvigorate the field in preparation for the 2022 Games in Beijing.

“As we prepare to move ahead to next year’s Winter Olympics, we’re working to revitalize our field,” said Skate Canada Director of Elite High Achievement and Planning Snerdly Moss. “We have a forward-looking vision and believe that with the right combination of youth and veteran leadership, we can hold onto our spot at the top of the figure skating world.” 

After the post-2018 retirements of decorated skaters like Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir in ice dance, Patrick Chan in men’s, Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford in pairs, and Kaetlyn Osmond in ladies, Canadian figure skating has been in what many observers of the sport have considered a rebuilding phase. The announcement of several new high-profile comebacks, however, is intended to bolster the field.  

In ice dance, 1988 Olympic bronze medalist Tracy Wilson has teamed up with coaching partner and 1984 and 1988 Olympic men’s silver medalist Brian Orser, with the up-and-coming duo prepared to mount a challenge to 2021 world bronze medalists Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier. 

“We understand that Brian and Tracy may have some students competing in Beijing, but we have faith in their ability to prioritize what matters most,” said Moss.

Anticipate a tight contest in the ladies field, as young competitors like Madeline Schizas and Alison Schumacher will face off against 1988 Olympic silver medalist Liz Manley and, making her senior singles debut, 1964 Olympic pairs silver medalist and beloved Skate Canada commentator Debbi Wilkes. 

The men’s field, meanwhile, which in recent seasons has seen a strong rivalry develop between Keegan Messing, Nam Nguyen, and Roman Sadovsky, will be shaken up by the return of a legendary national and world champion and Olympic medalist.

“We’re very excited about this comeback,” said Moss. “While we’re keeping his identity under wraps for now, I think you’ll all be saying ‘hallelujah’ about this one.” 

Fellow skaters have also been left in the dark about the returning skater’s identity. 

“No clue,” said Sadovsky when contacted by The Twizzle. “But the information would be nice to have for those of us competing for a spot at the next Olympics.”

Skate Canada emphasized that the present secrecy is intended to prevent distraction for those currently training. "The skaters will be informed in due time,” said Moss. “I can promise, however, that this man’s return ensures Team Canada won’t be ‘dust in the wind’ in Beijing.”

However, through additional sourcing, The Twizzle can confirm that the men’s competitor slated to return is 1960 Olympic bronze medalist Donald Jackson.

When asked about plans to support Skate Canada’s current crop of competitors through means such as expanded competitive opportunities or increased funding, Moss responded with a blank stare.

#satire #Skate Canada #figure skating #ice skating #Winter Olympics #Beijing Olympics #youth movement #looking forward

[figureskatingfanblog]

More Confirmed Music Choices

Nam Nguyen - SP: "Adios Nonino" by Astor Piazzolla - FS: "Mi Mancherai" by Josh Groban - Choreographer: Danielle Rose

Emily Bausback - SP: "The One I Love" by Ellen Krauss - FS: "Alla Notte (Adagio)" by Miriam Stockley - Choreographers: Joanne McLeod, Lance Vipond, Neil Wilson Alison Schumacher - FS: Once Upon a Time in the West by Ennio Morricone - Choreographer: Joey Russell Madeline Schizas - FS: "I Will Wait for You" (Theme from The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) - Choreographer: Asher Hill Walsh/Michaud- SP: "Natural" by Imagine Dragons - FS: "Vai Vedrai" by Cirque du Soleil Choreographers: Alison Purkiss, Eric Radford Lajoie/Lagha - FD: Music from Rio - Choreographers: Romain Haguenauer, Gigi Cournoyer Fournier Beaudry/Sorenson - FD: "Roots - Return to the Inner Temple" Choreographers: Scott Moir, Marie-France Dubreuil, Romain Haguenauer, Gigi Cournoyer

#figure skating #program music choices #canadian natiional team #nam nguyen #emily bausback #allison schumacher #madeline schizas #walsh and michaud #lajoie and lagha #fournier beaudry and sorenson

[goodthingscomeinthrees]

 10 first lines

list the first lines of your last 10 published stories (or whatever number you like). look to see if there are any patterns that you notice yourself, and see if anyone else notices any!

thanks to @broadwayfreak5357 for the tag!! this is under the cut, in case people aren’t into rpf. i did a mix of vm and msec things and fudged this just a teensy bit :’)

i tag: @morethanwords229 @oneapotheosis @sandwichbasedworldview @iwantthemtostay @peacefulboo and whoever else wants to do this!

1. “From the moment Scott slides into the driver’s seat of his truck and turns the key in the ignition, he knows that something feels off.” 

songs don’t sound the same (without you in the passenger seat), vm rpf

2. “It’s right there, on her phone screen, with a citation and everything.”

since you came back (i see things differently), vm rpf

3. “Tessa is six when she meets Scott, seven when they start competing together, and eight when she first experiences the wonders of an Alma Moir hug and cup of hot chocolate.”

constellations reveal themselves, one star at time, vm rpf

4. “The lights are low at Foxy, and the place is uncommonly full for a Wednesday evening.”

i know and i confess, vm rpf

5. “It’s a Tuesday in November when he stands by the boards, waiting with clammy hands and a small note.”

you'll see the beauty of tuesday afternoon, vm rpf

6. “He wakes to sunlight streaming through the gaps in the curtains, scattering throughout the room, dappling over their bodies and drenching them in a soft glow.”

a beautiful start (to a lifelong love letter), vm rpf

7. “She falls in love with ballet first.”

we were dancing, dancing with our hands tied, vm rpf

8. “He’s putting a stack of papers in his bag and getting ready to leave the lecture hall when he sees her for the first time.”

six stages, madam secretary: elizabeth x henry

9. “She thanks her detail on the way out of the car and ducks into the house, shedding her coat and shoes along the way.”

silk organza, madam secretary: elizabeth x henry

10. “‘So they’re not getting married?’ Alison asks, her brown eyes wide, filled with that youthful naivete that Elizabeth sometimes envies her for.”

the stuff of dreams, madam secretary: elizabeth x henry

publication dates: sept 13-25, 2018, to march 10, 2017. this was an interesting retrospective, though i’m afraid i didn’t come to any grand conclusions. :’)

#vm fic #msec fic #writing #maybe other people have thoughts? #my ask box is always open #as are my dms #i'd love to chat!

[macaroni-rascal]

About Evelyn and Trennt's ice-dancy programs - they used to train in Komoka where all the Moirs coach, their coach Alison has said that it's how she approaches the choreography. It was even more evident with Trennt's former partner who in fact switched to ice dance and that's why he had to team up with Ev lol. So yeah, good observation on your anon's part. In fact, Trennt skated to Moulin Rouge for two years in a row and it may or may not be where Scott got the idea lol.

Oh nice! That's awesome, thanks for the info, nonny! I think its always better to approach all skating choreo with some ice dance in mind, but that's just me.

Also, I remember Scott saying they got the idea because they had watched the movie together years ago, so I don't think Trennt had anything to do with lol

#konner talks skating

[mysticseasons]

Gold Medal Plates: BEER, BRAVERY, BUBBLES – Antwerp, Belgium and Flanders and Reims, France

June 7 - 14, 2018

Featuring chart-topping, multi-platinum song-writer and singer Johnny Reid, with special musical guests, Miku Graham and Michael Shand along with Geoffrey Kelly of Spirit of the West and Mom’s the Word Writers and Actors Alison Kelly and Jill Daum. In addition, Canadian darlings, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir (Gold and Double Silver Medalists) and THE Beer Guy and co-author of The World Atlas of Beer, Stephen Beaumont, will join us!

Beer. Chocolate. Diamonds. Art. Welcome to Antwerp, Belgium! As Belgium’s second largest city, Antwerp boasts a riverside fortress and a truly impressive cathedral. In the mid-16th century, Antwerp was one of Europe’s most important cities and home to baroque superstar painter Pieter Paul Rubens. With the considerable beer heritage of this small nation and the world’s pre-eminent diamond trading hub, you do not want to miss this trip. Without a doubt this charming city is the country’s capital of cool! With its architectural wonders, narrow lanes crowded with boutiques, tiny eateries boasting menus to shame larger restaurants and bijou bars fit-to-bursting, Antwerp is a wonderfully diverse and vibrant city!

You will begin your adventure with four nights at The Hilton Antwerp Old Town, a luxury hotel in the heart of the historic city on the famous Groenplaats square, next to the iconic Cathedral of our Lady and the Grote Market. We will be joined by our Beer aficionado, Stephen Beaumont, co-author of The World Atlas of Beer and a dozen other books on beer, and definitely THE guy you want at your side when choosing your next ale or lager! Stephen will lead the “pint challenge” as you discover Belgium’s commitment to the art of beer! You will get the inside pint on Belgium beer as Stephen shares his favourite little beer-cafés and pubs in Antwerp! We will visit the iconic De Koninck Brewery followed by a delicious BBQ, and over a pint or two you will hear the incredible come-back journey from our Olympic Gold and Double Silver Medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir! You will also take a historical walking tour through this charming city led by our own resident historian, Jonathan Lerner, with a stop at a Belgium chocolate factory to sample some of the best chocolate in the world! And, you will laugh like you have never laughed before when actors Alison Kelly and Jill Daum share excerpts from their critically acclaimed play, Mom’s the Word, which has been a smash hit on five continents. The hysterically funny and deeply touching, Mom’s the Word 3 – Nest ½ Empty, played to sold out audiences in BC.

There will be a very special day of Remembrance as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI and journey from Antwerp to Passchendaele to follow in the footsteps of the brave Canadian soldiers who served our country. The day will include a memorable visit to the War Museum of Zonnebeke, a dinner with stories of Canadian soldiers’ bravery and an unforgettable performance by Johnny Reid, who performed at the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France earlier this year, along with special guests, Miku Graham, Michael Shand and Geoffrey Kelly of Spirit of the West. It will be a day filled with emotion, tears and gratitude.

We will then journey to the Champagne capital of the world, Reims, France, known as the city of Champagne, art and history! With over eighteen of the top champagne houses in the world, from Dom Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Taittinger and Mumm’s only a stone’s throw away, you will be in champagne heaven! You will spend three luxurious nights at Premier Hôtel de la Paix in Reims, which overlooks the “Sacred City” of the famous UNESCO Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Palace of Tau. You will be able to stroll through the streets of Reims and enjoy the famous champagne houses and discover their incredible cellars and chalk cellars – there are over 10 kms of chalk tunnels underneath Reims! We will spend a wonderfully decadent afternoon sampling champagne from countryside winegrowers, visiting the quaint little village of Hautvillers, where you can visit Dom Perignon’s grave at the village church, and all gather for a VIP champagne tasting and reception at the famous Veuve Clicquot cellars! The week will end with a grand champagne dinner at Chateau Pommery, dating back to 1870, followed by an unforgettable performance by Johnny Reid, Miku Graham, Michael Shand and Geoffrey Kelly!

From beer to bravery to bubbles – it will be one of the most memorable and emotionally moving trips staged by Gold Medal Plates!

YOUR EIGHT-DAY, SEVEN-NIGHT ADVENTURE FOR TWO INCLUDES:

Four-nights’ accommodation, including breakfast, at The Hilton Antwerp Old Town, a luxury hotel in the heart of the historic city, on the famous Groenplaats square, next to the iconic Cathedral of our Lady and the Grote Market. Your executive suite gives you access to the executive lounge and rooftop terrace overlooking the city. The hotel also has a 24 hour fitness centre and lobby lounge.

Welcome reception at Abbey No 8, Belgium Beers & Brew, where our Beer Guy, Stephen Beaumont will introduce you to the fantastic world of Belgium beers

A historical walking tour by our own resident historian, Jonathan Lerner, in the charming and quaint city of Antwerp, with a stop at one of Belgium’s chocolate factories to sample some of the best chocolate in the world

Tour and tasting at De Koninck Brewery, Antwerp’s last remaining city brewery, founded in 1827, followed by a BBQ lunch at Black Smoke Restaurant

Time with Olympic Gold and Double Silver Medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir and a chance to hear their comeback story, while enjoying some amazing brews

A special day of Remembrance as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of WWI and take the journey from Antwerp to Passchendaele following in the footsteps of the brave Canadian soldiers who served our country. The day will include a visit to the War Museum of Zonnebeke, dinner and a performance by Johnny Reid, Miku Graham and Michael Shand.

A stop for lunch on our way to Reims at the Chimay Trappist Monk Abbey, where you can explore the beautiful gardens and abbey, and sample the beer made by the monks – a beer you will find nowhere else in the world!

Three-nights’ accommodation, including breakfast, at Premier Hôtel de la Paix in Reims, the champagne capital of France. This contemporary and modern hotel has a cozy bar, brasserie restaurant, a lovely terrace, Japanese garden and a well-being centre. It is a stone’s throw away from the UNESCO Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Palace of Tau.

A Champagne afternoon as we visit countryside winegrowers and the quaint little village of Hautvillers and all gather for a VIP champagne tasting and reception at some of Reims most famous cellars

A Grand finale dinner at Chateau Pommery followed by an unforgettable concert by Johnny Reid, Miku Graham, Michael Shand and Geoffrey Kelly

A special performance by actors Alison Kelly and Jill Daum as they share excerpts from their critically acclaimed play, Mom’s the Word. You will laugh like you haven’t laughed before!

Comfortable coach transportation from Antwerp to Reims

Optional add-ons (at additional cost):

A historical bike tour of the charming city of Antwerp with stops at the Grand Market, Ruben’s House and other noteworthy locations

Take part in the Ultimate Belgium Gastronomic Experience in our GMP ‘BAPAS’ Tours

Take part in a Gastronomic Tapas Tour in Reims

A walking tour of the historical city of Reims including the UNESCO Notre-Dame Cathedral

(x)

#GMP18 #Tessa and Scott #I's love to hear Tessa and Scott's new speech #2018 #I'd love to go on this trip #I don't think I've posted the full blurb? #Or the video?

[tborrego]

--- The Lost Highway, travels through my mind * "I'm alive I feel your heartbeat Moon in your mouth We are perfection" -- Alison Elizabeth Goldfrapp -- #weltraumzine #drzewa #aintbadmagazine #foammagazine #somewheremagazine #obscure_of_our_world #banalography #sonya6000 #incamera #dejavu #hurtlamb #ifyouleave #inspirationcultmag #mójświat #innarzeczywistość #lost #minimalism #minimalist #déjàvu #moire #goldfrapp (at Logan, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bssq6ONAgys/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sb4e7zu64rzc

#weltraumzine #drzewa #aintbadmagazine #foammagazine #somewheremagazine #obscure_of_our_world #banalography #sonya6000 #incamera #dejavu #hurtlamb #ifyouleave #inspirationcultmag #mójświat #innarzeczywistość #lost #minimalism #minimalist #déjàvu #moire #goldfrapp

[automaticvr]

“Silent April” Short Film - Teaser Set in a hyper realistic world, April must decide, is technology bridging the gap of communication or isolating her and will it be enough to break her silence? Written and directed by Alison Moir Cinematography by Victor Rodrigues

#Vimeo

[sarahsjohnb]

that alison and luther dance scene is MOIRE AESTHETIC THAN IT HAS ANY RIGHT TO BE FUCK OFF

#this is what patch and diego deserved #trasha watches umbrella academy

[thewaitisogre]

WEEK 6 RECAP: Halloween Night October 29, 2018

Spoopy dances. Joe is still in the game. That’s pretty much it. 

Dances

Milo | contemporary | 10 10 10

A contemporary set in a psych ward to a spooky cover of “Toxic.” Using mental illness as a Halloween theme, it was a spectacular dance and Milo’s best dance so far. Witney said it’s “the creepiest dance I’ve ever choreographed.” Your Halloween night contemporary that also got a perfect score would like a word.

John | paso doble | 6 7 6

A paso doble about the dead king and queen of hearts join the circus and are sword fighting in the after life? I don’t know. John seemed as confused by the concept as I was. John served a lot of scowling and and a bit of bad timing. John was put too much on his plate and it’s so sad to see because I know they’re trying their hardest to juggle the material.

Demarcus | salsa | 8 9 9

The judges were very polite and I don’t see why. Maybe they’re nice because he was in jeopardy last week? Their lifts are always top notch so I will give them that. Sharp as a whip. Too bad his posture was slightly hunched. “Crisp as a Pringle.” - Len.

Evanna | tango | 10 9 10

This week’s goal is to stop trying to please other people because it holds herself back so this week she danced for herself. Finally, some plot development! The dance was okay. But we have to remember this is about the tenacity of the human spirit. Did she execute a perfect tango? No. Did she execute the strength of her spirit? Yes. Did she give us character development? Absolutely. So it that aspect the tango was a success.

Bobby | Argentine tango | 8 7 7

Since Bobby has been traveling back and forth between Nashville and Los Angeles to do his radio show he has been sleeping like three hours a night so he danced to a creepy version of “Mr. Sandman.” The dance was like if you took Frankie and Witney’s halloween contemporary leftovers and made a leftovers sandwich out of it. Tom says drink when there is a neck crack and I say drink when I mention Frankie’s contemporary.

Mary Lou | tango | 8 8 8

Another therapy session with Mary Lou. In Mary Lou’s package we get more from her backstory about how she went through a divorce and the show is giving her strength. In her dance Mary Lou lived every teacher’s fantasy of obliterating one of her students for coming in late. I feel like she has gotten what she needed out of the competition and can exit proudly.

Alexis | jazz | 9 9 9

Alexis has been in jeopardy twice so it’s time to turn up the telenovela plot. This week Alexis confessed to Alan she her feelings for him are getting more serious like we all do, surrounded by 10 producers with cameras. Alan says he can’t confess his love until he is absolutely sure. Drama! To commemorate their sexual tension they danced to… “candy man” by Christina Aguilera?” The producers probably thought “this is what we can afford to license this week so this is what you get.”

Joe | Argentine tango | 8 7 7

Joe and Jenna went with their significant others to a haunted hay ride for research, which seemed more like an infomercial for this venue than a genuine get together. Joe and Jenna danced a tango to the same song Olympic skaters Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir skated to. The Mystery Science Theater 3000 rule is: you don’t reference a great work is your crappy work. Despite it’s flaws, it was Joe’s best dance. It’s funny how Joe’s most lively dance is the one where he played a half-dead monster.

Juan Pablo | jive | 10 10 10

The more tired Juan Pablo gets the sexier he gets? Now that Tinashe is gone he is my eye candy. Because the sketching thing last week worked so well for Juan Pablo that this week he sketched out his costume because according to him he designs his Halloween costumes every season. This egyptian pharoee jive was the perfect was to end the night. He is amazing and he is shaping to be finals material.

Tom Bergeron’s Quip of the Night

“There are a lot of puns tonight. Don’t make a drinking game out of it. You will not survive.”

Len Goodman’s Zinger of the Night

On John’s paso: “You looked like a waiter giving h’orderves.”

The Phantom’s Music of the Night

“Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation.”

In Jeopardy

Mary Lou and Alexis

Elimination

Mary Lou and her partner Sasha

Obeservations

The longest opening I’ve ever seen. We are so spoiled with these 1:00-1:30-long dances that when a dance is any longer (tonight’s opening was a 3:00 long) it draaaaaags

Milo pranked Erin Andrews with fake blood and the audience stayed silent. It was so bizarre like something out of a Kubrick movie

Carrie Ann looked stunning as Morticia Adams

I wish Sasha’s Halloween scares could be longer

Sexy Eyes Wide Shut-inspired DWTS Tour preview

Performances from Jabbawalkeez and married duo Alison Holker and TWitch

The winner this season is Ozempic. Today I learned you shouldn’t share needles on Ozempic

The phantom of the ballroom must not have been pleased with Alexis because the music went out during her dance

Click here for more dancing with the stars recaps.

#dancing with the stars #recap

[diegoricol]

Diego Ricol Freyre recomienda:Diego Ricol recomienda: Ganadores 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest concurso fotografía

Un foto que muestra miles de coches retirados del mercado que se encuentran en el desierto de Mojave ha resultado ganadora del gran premio en el Concurso de Fotografía National Geographic 2018. La imagen, titulada ‘Irreal’, está realizada por el estadounidense Jassen Todorov, fue elegida entre casi 10.000 fotografías presentadas y se lleva un premio de cinco mil dólares.

La imagen fue captada por Todorov desde un avión, ya que es piloto desde hace años (también instructor de vuelo), aunque su oficio principal es violinista: “Cuando vuelo largas distancias, escucho mucha música. Soy capaz de combinar música, vuelo y fotografía. La música tiene mucho que ver con la estructura y la composición, los colores y los patrones, los estados de ánimo y los personajes; cuando estoy mirando una foto, estoy pensando en las mismas cosas”.

Photograph and caption by Yaron Schimd / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest. People´s Choice Wildlife

Además, Todorov opina que “al fotografiar escenas como ésta espero que todos seamos más conscientes y cuidemos más de nuestro hermoso planeta.” Sea como fuere, su impactante imagen venció en la categoría Places del concurso y fue elegida la vencedora absoluta del mismo.

Por cierto que, por si os lo estáis preguntando, este concurso no es el tradicional National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year, dedicado a la fotografía viajera, sino que premia las mejores fotos en tres grandes apartados, Lugares, Naturaleza y Gente, con lo que se convierte en un certamen global organizado por la prestigiosa revista.

Photograph and caption by Buck Holzemer / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest. People´s Choice People

En cuanto a los ganadores de las otras dos categorías principales, Pim Volkers (Holanda) fue el vencedor en Naturaleza con su foto de unos ñu cruzando el río Mara en Tanzania; Por su parte, Mia Collis (Kenia) venció en categoría Gente por su retrato de David Muyochokera, un fotógrafo en su estudio fotográfico en un barrio de chabolas de Nairobi en su último día de trabajo (porque tiene que cerrar el negocio ante el auge de los móviles).

Como siempre, os dejamos con las fotos premiadas pero os recomendamos visitar su página web para ver otras fotografías seleccionadas:

Ganador absoluto del 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest:

Jassen Todorov con la foto ‘Unreal‘:

Photograph and caption by Jassen Todorov / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest

Categoría Gente

Primer puesto: Mia Collis con ‘Sunday best at weekend Studio’:

Photograph and caption by Mia Collis / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest

Segundo puesto: Todd Kennedy con ‘Roadside Motel’:

Photograph and caption by Todd Kennedy / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest

Tercer puesto: Avishek Das con ‘Love of life’:

Photograph and caption by Avishek Das / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest

Categoría Lugares

Ganador: Jassen Todorov con ‘Unreal’:

Photograph and caption by Jassen Todorov / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest

Subcampeón: Nicholas Moir con ‘Thunderbird in the Dust’:

Photograph and caption by Nicholas Moir / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest

Tercer puesto: Christian Werner con ‘Road to ruin’:

Photograph and caption by Christian Werner / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest

Mención honorífica: Rucca Y Ito con ‘Snowflakes’:

Photograph and caption by Rucca Y Ito / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest

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Ganador: Pim Volkers con ‘Flying at the crossing’:

Photograph and caption by Pim Volkers / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest

Subcampeón: Jonas Beyer con ‘Deep snow’:

Photograph and caption by Jonas Beyer / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest

Tercer puesto: Alison Langevad con ‘A new look’:

Photograph and caption by Alison Langevad / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest

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Winners and Honorable Mentions of the 2018 National Geographic Photography Competition

Grand Prize & 1st Place (Places). Photograph and caption by Jassen Todorov / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest. Thousands of Volkswagen and Audi cars sit idle in the middle of California’s Mojave Desert. Models manufactured from 2009 to 2015 were designed to cheat emissions tests mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Following the scandal, Volkswagen recalled millions of cars. By capturing scenes like this one, I hope we will all become more conscious of and more caring toward our beautiful planet.

A panel of National Geographic photo editors have chosen the winners of the 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest from a pool of over 10,000 entries. The grand prize winner, and top pick for the “Places” group is an aerial shot (above) by Jassen Todorov of a Volkswagen and Audi graveyard at the Southern California Logistics Airport in the Mojave Desert. The striking image shows a fraction of the 11 million cars that Volkswagen fitted with devices that could alter performance during emissions tests by the EPA. Todorov’s image uses a plane for scale to visually demonstrate a story of environmental issues. As the winner, Todorov earned $5000 and a feature on National Geographic’s Instagram.

Submitted across three categories (People, Places, and Wildlife), the other winning images and honorable mentions span the globe in terms of content and photographers. To read more about each image, check out their respective captions below, and head over to the 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest website.

1st Place (People). Photograph and caption by Mia Collis / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest. I was looking to do a series of portraits showing people wearing their Sunday best when I made this photo of David Muyochokera. It was taken on his last Sunday working as a photographer at Weekend Studio, in Kibera—a large shantytown in Nairobi, Kenya. My friend Peter, a local resident, had pointed me to the photo studio just as I was about to leave the area. It was a stunning space, with whimsical backdrops and natural light coming through the doorway. David had worked there for 37 years, but Weekend Studio was about to close permanently. Phone cameras were so common now, he said, and fewer people wanted studio portraits. David planned to retire and return home to the countryside. I was troubled by the studio’s imminent closure, so I eventually took over the rent. A portrait of David now hangs at Weekend Studio in his memory.

2nd Place (People). Photograph and caption by Todd Kennedy / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest. On a family holiday driving from Sydney to Uluru, we stopped at a roadside motel in the small rural township of Nyngan, on the edge of Australia’s outback. The area is in the wheat belt, and it was unusually hot for that time of year—over a hundred degrees Fahrenheit and very dusty. Our daughter, Genie, is seen here enjoying a refreshing bath in a rubber ducky perched on the sink.

3rd Place (People). Photograph and caption by Avishek Das / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest. A Hindu devotee kisses his newborn baby during the Charak Puja festival in West Bengal, India. Traditional practice calls for the devotee to be pierced with a hook and sometimes swung from a rope. This painful sacrifice is enacted to save their children from anxiety. While covering the festival, I was able to view the religious practice from the perspective of Hindu devotees. I tried to capture the moment of love and bonding between a father and his child—and show a father’s concern for his little son.

2nd Place (Places). Photograph and caption by Nicholas Moir / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest. A rusting Ford Thunderbird is blanketed by red dust from a supercell thunderstorm in Ralls, Texas. The dry, plowed fields of the Texas Panhandle made easy prey for the storm, which had winds over 90 miles an hour ripping up the topsoil and depositing it farther south. I was forecasting and positioning a team of videographers and photographers on a storm chase in Tornado Alley—this was our last day of a very successful chase, having witnessed 16 tornadoes over 10 days. The target area for a storm initiation was just south of Amarillo, Texas. Once the storm became a supercell, it moved southbound with outflow winds that were easily strong enough to tear up the topsoil and send it into the air.

3rd Place (Places). Photograph and caption by Christian Werner / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest. While on assignment for Der Spiegel, we made a road trip through Syria to document the current situation in major cities. When I first entered the Khalidiya district in Homs, I was shocked. I hadn’t seen such large-scale destruction before, and I had been to many destroyed cities. The area around the Khalidiya district was extremely quiet. No city sounds, cars—nothing. Only the chirping of swallows and the wind. We walked down the streets of Khalidiya, but the destruction was so large scale that you couldn’t have the big picture from the point of view on the street—you could only manage it with a view from above. To make this image, I asked a Syrian soldier in charge of the area if I could climb onto a ruin. The soldier agreed, allowing me to climb at my own risk. I climbed up the ruins of a former house—which was full of improvised explosive devices—and took the picture. I was very lucky to take the picture when I was on the rooftop. Without any sign of life, it would have been a dead picture. I can recall the memory vividly.

Honorable mention (Places). Photograph and caption by Rucca Y Ito / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest. Japan’s Blue Pond in Biei-cho, Hokkaido, has become very famous for attracting tourists from around the world. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and trees. This pond, frozen during winter, was artificially made to prevent river contamination from the nearby active volcano, Mount Tokachi. The accumulated pond water contains high levels of minerals, such as those containing aluminum. The alluring view of the blue pond can take one’s breath away. To make this image, I made the exposure longer to capture the way the snow was falling. At the same time, I lit up the strobe for a moment to capture the snowflakes that are reflecting in the foreground. I took as many photos as I could and chose the one I thought had the best balance of the falling snow and the unfocused snowflakes. I wanted to express how time is created in just one moment and, by tying together these moments, history is made.

1st Place (Wildlife). Photograph and caption by Pim Volkers / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest. It was early morning when I saw the wildebeests crossing Tanzania’s Mara River. The layering of dust, shade, and sun over the chaos of wildebeests kicking up water gives this picture a sense of mystique and allure. It’s almost like an old painting—I’m still compelled to search the detail of the image to absorb the unreal scene.

2nd Place (Wildlife). Photograph and caption by Jonas Beyer / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest. A few miles from Qaanaaq (Thule), Greenland, I was on a hike in search of musk oxen when I came upon a group of them. This ox was running on a hillside in deep snow, which exploded underneath it—an amazing sight. The photo came together in a few seconds. I was lucky enough to be at the right spot to observe them frolicking, and then I had the incredible experience of watching them closely for about an hour. I love photographing musk oxen against the wintry landscape: They’re extremely tough Arctic survivors. This photo shows their beauty and their power—and the snow they deal with for about eight months of the year.

3rd Place (Wildlife). Photograph and caption by Alison Langevad / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest. As the late-night hours ticked by and my eyelids grew heavy, two southern white rhinoceroses appeared silently from the shadows to drink from a watering hole in South Africa’s Zimanga Game Reserve. On alert, they stood back to back, observing their surroundings before lowering their heads. I felt privileged to share this moment with these endangered animals. While I was well prepared technically, with my camera set correctly on a tripod, I underestimated the emotional impact the magnificent beasts would have on me. I had photographed them months earlier, and now both rhinos sported a new look: They had been dehorned to deter poachers. I had heard about this development but had not yet seen them. I was full of emotion—and horror—that poaching had such a devastating effect. It must have been a hard decision to dehorn their rhinos, and I am grateful for the reserve’s efforts.

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Spectacular Winning Photos Of The National Geographic 2018 Photo Contest

“Thousands of Volkswagen and Audi cars sit idle in the middle of California’s Mojave Desert. Models manufactured from 2009 to 2015 were designed to cheat emissions tests mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Following the scandal, Volkswagenrecalled millions of cars. By capturing scenes like this one, I hope we will all become more conscious of and more caring toward our beautiful planet.” (Photograph and caption by Jassen Todorov / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest)

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“I was looking to do a series of portraits showing people wearing their Sunday best when I made this photo of David Muyochokera. It was taken on his last Sunday working as a photographer at Weekend Studio, in Kibera—a large shantytown in Nairobi, Kenya. Myfriend Peter, a local resident, had pointed me to the photo studio just as I was about to leave the area. It was a stunning space, with whimsical backdrops and natural light coming through the doorway. David had worked there for 37 years, but Weekend Studio was about to close permanently. Phone cameras were so common now, he said, and fewer people wanted studio portraits. David planned to retire andreturn home to the countryside. I was troubled by the studio’s imminent closure, so I eventually took over the rent. A portrait of David now hangs at Weekend Studio in his memory.” (Photograph and caption by Mia Collis / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest)

“On a family holiday driving from Sydney to Uluru, we stopped at a roadside motel in the small rural township of Nyngan, on the edge of Australia’s outback. The area is in the wheat belt, and it was unusually hot for that time of year—over a hundred degrees Fahrenheit and very dusty. Our daughter, Genie, is seen here enjoying a refreshing bath in a rubber ducky perched on the sink.” (Photograph and caption by Todd Kennedy / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest)

“A Hindu devotee kisses his newborn baby during the Charak Puja festival in West Bengal, India. Traditional practice calls for the devotee to be pierced with a hook and sometimes swung from a rope. This painful sacrifice is enacted to save their children from anxiety. While covering the festival, I was able to view the religious practice from the perspective of Hindu devotees. I tried to capture the moment of love and bonding between a father and his child—and show a father’s concern for his little son.” (Photograph and caption by Avishek Das / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest)

“A rusting Ford Thunderbird is blanketed by red dust from a supercell thunderstorm in Ralls, Texas. The dry, plowed fields of the Texas Panhandle made easy prey for the storm, which had winds over 90 miles an hour ripping up the topsoil and depositing it farther south. I was forecasting and positioning a team of videographers and photographers on a storm chase in Tornado Alley—this was our last day of a very successful chase, having witnessed 16tornadoes over 10 days. The target area for a storm initiation was just south of Amarillo, Texas. Once the storm became a supercell, it moved southbound with outflow winds that were easily strong enough to tear up the topsoil and send it into the air.” (Photograph and caption by Nicholas Moir / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest)

“While on assignment for Der Spiegel, we made a road trip through Syria to document the current situation in major cities. When I firstentered the Khalidiya district in Homs, I was shocked. I hadn’t seen such large-scale destruction before, and I had been to many destroyed cities. The area around the Khalidiya district was extremely quiet. No city sounds, cars—nothing. Only the chirping of swallows and the wind.We walked down the streets of Khalidiya, but the destruction was so large scale that you couldn’t have the big picture from the point of view on the street—you could only manage it with a view from above. To make this image, I asked a Syrian soldier in charge of the area if I could climb onto a ruin. The soldier agreed, allowing me to climb at my own risk. I climbed up the ruins of a former house—which was full of improvised explosive devices—and took the picture. I was very lucky to take the picture when I was on the rooftop. Without any sign of life, it would havebeen a dead picture. I can recall the memory vividly.” (Photograph and caption by Christian Werner / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest)

“Japan’s Blue Pond in Biei-cho, Hokkaido, has become very famous for attracting tourists from around the world. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and trees. This pond, frozen during winter, was artificially made to prevent river contamination from the nearby active volcano, Mount Tokachi. The accumulated pond water contains high levels of minerals, such as those containing aluminum. The alluring view ofthe blue pond can take one’s breath away.To make this image, I made the exposure longer to capture the way the snow was falling. At the same time, I lit up the strobe for a moment to capture the snowflakes that are reflecting in the foreground. I took as many photos as I could and chose the one I thought had the best balance of the falling snow and the unfocused snowflakes. I wanted to express how time is created in just one moment and, by tying together these moments, history is made.” (Photograph and caption by Rucca Y Ito / 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest)

“It was early morning when I saw the wildebeests crossing Tanzania’s Mara River. The layering of dust, shade, and sun over the chaos of wildebeests kicking up water gives this picture a sense of mystique and allure. It’s almost like an old painting—I’m still compelled to search the detail of the image to absorb the unreal scene.” (Photograph and caption by Pim Volkers/ 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest)

“A few miles from Qaanaaq (Thule), Greenland, I was on a hike in search of musk oxen when I came upon a group of them. This ox was running on a hillside in deep snow, which exploded underneath it—an amazing sight. The photo came together in a few seconds. I was lucky enough to be at the right spot to observe them frolicking, and then I had the incredible experience of watching them closely for about an hour. Ilove photographing musk oxen against the wintry landscape: They’re extremely tough Arctic survivors. This photo shows their beauty and their power—and the snow they deal with for about eight months of the year.” (Photograph and caption by Jonas Beyer/ 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest)

“As the late-night hours ticked by and my eyelids grew heavy, two southern white rhinoceroses appeared silently from the shadows to drink from a watering hole in South Africa’sZimanga Game Reserve. On alert, they stood back to back, observing their surroundings before lowering their heads. I felt privileged to share this moment with these endangered animals. While I was well prepared technically, with my camera set correctlyon a tripod, I underestimated the emotional impact the magnificent beasts would have on me. I had photographed them months earlier, and now both rhinos sported a new look: They had been dehorned to deter poachers. I had heard about this development but had not yet seen them. I was full of emotion—and horror—that poaching had such a devastating effect. It must have been a hard decision to dehorn their rhinos, and I am grateful for the reserve’s efforts.” (Photograph and caption by Alison Langevad/ 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest)

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