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German Expressionism: a digital painting

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Khiva, Uzbekistan 2012 The market in Khiva consisted of tables set up on both sides of the street. Vendors had come from near and far to sell their wares. Walking past, looking and being looked at, is fun. The early morning … Continue reading

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Theyyam Ceremony

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Kasaragod, India 2009 Theyyam walked gracefully, with the dignity befitting a god come to life. He made the most of his costume, turning his head from side to side. He paraded around the small temple several times so that all could … Continue reading

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The Nameless One

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Schlusselburg Fortress, Northern Russia 2009 Not long after we sailed from St. Petersburg, we came upon the Schlusselburg Fortress glowing in the setting sun. Built on an island in the Neva River, it was the last home of the Emperor Ivan … Continue reading

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Fez: Water Seller

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Fez, Morocco 1995 Photographed near the medina. Dressed in the traditional Rif Berber waterman costume, he no longer sells water. He makes more money posing for pictures. I know I was happy to pay him for this portrait. He wears … Continue reading

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South Carolina Memories

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A small town in the “lower part of the state” as we in the Piedmont used to say. The solid brick building was once a gas station. Usually there was a ‘cold box’ inside, right by the door, filled with soft drinks … Continue reading

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Dark and Light

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India 2009: Old men eat their lunch in a dark corner of an old building. This photo reminds me of my first photo class. Our teacher emphasized the master photographers and often our class consisted of a slide show of … Continue reading

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Curious

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Southern California 2013 After the Dressage show a few weeks ago, I walked through the barn to admire the horses. It was dark because the door was closed to keep the hot sun out. Horses don’t keep still and most … Continue reading

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A Day in the Life: Berber Women

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Morocco’s Southeast 2003 Bread is truly the staff of life among the Berber people of Morocco. Berbers prefer meat and lots of it, but the mainstay of their diet is bread. Bread is baked daily and is at its best before it … Continue reading

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Flowing LInes

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Uzbekistan 2012 I like to be invisible to the people I photograph. I like them to be natural, relaxed and unaware of the camera.  This portrait is an example of what you get when all goes perfectly. Look at her body… if you … Continue reading

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Rural Romania

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Transylvania 2012 There were many “highlights” on my trip through Romania, but I must say staying at the Kalnoky estate was one I’ll never forget. (http://www.rosemarysheel.com/archives/kalnoky-estate) Daniel, my guide, (www.covinnus.com)  and I met early to take a photo walk through … Continue reading

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