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International Excellence Magazine photographed their latest fashion shoot at the exclusive Emsworth Polo Grounds in Windsor. They play polo all year round here, either in the wooden arena or on their immaculate grass fields.
The horses they supplied for the fashion shoot were magnificent and behaved impeccably and you can see how attached the models, Jens and Dariia, became to them.
Polo ponies are magnificent to photograph and the landscape and lodge at Emsworth Polo Grounds are stunning.

Here is second part to International Excellence's latest fashion shoot.
This shoot featured Dana from Profile Models and she is quite stunning as you can see. She was also very easy to work with and stood patiently in the searing heat down by the pool while all the lights were set up. She had to hold very still to as to keep the ambient light in balance with the flash, I was shooting at 1/2 of a second, which is always a risk in digital, even with flash.
See link below for more of the fashion shots and information on the design of Ashberg House.

An industry once viewed as the pinnacle of ultimate luxury and the preserve of the ultra-wealthy, rich and famous, flying by private jet is now a reality for the mainstream traveller after Stratajet, the world’s first real-time private jet booking platform, held a launch in The City of London late this April with what is described as a “cutting-edge” and revolutionary technology.

McLaren launched the brand new and exciting 570GT in Geneva today, but they gave a lucky few a sneak preview over a month ago at the Hurlingham club.

Art Therapy, Jacuzzis & Watercraft At Art Rotana Hotel Bahrain
Another day, another airport terminal at some ungodly hour of the morning. However it seems petty to moan as I was off to Bahrain to stay at the new Art Rotana Hotel and take in the sights and sounds of this island jewel set in the Persian Gulf between Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

True perfection is an extremely rare quality particularly in an object.  I have come across it only once; a Ming Dynasty vase, one of a pair; they were made for the Imperial Palace, the owner bizarrely allowing me to handle it; magic.  I checked out the British Museum’s world class collection and nothing matched the purity and appeal of those Ming vases.   Near perfection which I assume takes into account an element of taste is also very rare; as a pure design as opposed to just a car is the Koenigsegg, the integrity of the design and the craftsmanship is sublime as is its performance.   Ro

McLaren launched the new 570S Coupe in the Algarve last week at the Conrad Hotel and the race track at Portimao. It was quite a sight to see so many McLaren 570s’ all lined up outside the Conrad hotel, flanked by flames floating in the elongated water pools, and outside the race track in every available colour. Not quite as good as driving them, but we’ll get to that.
 

The Maldives has always enjoyed the reputation of being home to the most beautiful dream islands in the world and one of the top diving destinations for any underwater enthusiast. IX Magazine decided to fly out with Etihad Airways to Male, and the local seaplane company Trans Maldivian Airways to Kuredu and spend a couple of weeks exploring this hypnagogic destination.

Bentley launch the fastest most powerful luxury SUV in the world.
A true Bentley, combining unparalleled luxury with sporting ability, off-road performance and everyday usability
Innovative and advanced technology – cutting-edge features with trademark exquisite luxury
Designed, engineered and built in Crewe, UK, sector-defining SUV takes Bentley luxury to new places
Sculptural design with elegant, timeless execution, balances athleticism with presence
Bentley workforce blend exceptional craft and skill with modern production techniques and materials