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Woodcarver of Arbaminch

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Arbaminch, Ethiopia 2013 A Hamar tribesman carves traditional stools at the market. Those little ‘saddle-looking’ objects??? Those are the stools or chairs that men carry with them wherever they go. The carver is sitting on one as he works. He … Continue reading

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Charleston: Nothing Could be Finer

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USA: Charleston, South Carolina 2011 Even though the song says that “nothing could be finah than to be in Carolina in the mornin’”, the afternoon is perfect as well.  

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The Kowtow

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Ladakh, India Our guide pays his respects as we enter another of Ladakh’s many Buddhist temples. When he entered, he stood tall, with his arms stretched above his head, hands clasped. Then he knelt and touched his forehead to the floor. … Continue reading

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Medieval Romania

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Sibiu, Romania 2012 Defensive walls interspersed with towers surround the fairy-tale city of Sibiu. Sibiu was established by Germans and the German attention to detail and penchant for keeping all in order is evident in the beauty of the houses and … Continue reading

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A Moving Feast

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Ethiopia 2013 A van draped with live chickens whipped past us. The driver was in a hurry to get the market. Instantly we reached for our cameras and tried to get a shot through the window of our car. The … Continue reading

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Coffee Vendor in Addis Ababa

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2013 I’d slept long enough after the flight from California. It was picture taking time! Camera in hand I walked slowly down the busy street in front of my hotel, peering in doorways and scrutinizing passers-by. In … Continue reading

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Ladakh Monastery Temple

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India: Ladakh (Jammu Kashmir) 2005 The interior of one of the many Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh, India. A golden Buddha with a crown or halo sits on a throne. He is dressed in colorful silks and butterlamps burn before him. … Continue reading

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The Grandeur of Ayazkala

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Uzbekistan, 2013 It’s hard to believe looking at this photo, but Torie and I climbed to the top of the ruins. Our guides, young and hearty, spurred us on. We were somewhat miffed because they were lost in conversation. No thoughts … Continue reading

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Wheat Field and Lake Issyk Kul

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Lake Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan 2013 Torie, remember her?, wanted to photograph the Kyrgyz cemetery. So, we stopped. The Kyrgyz do not want strangers wandering among their graves photographing the mini-mosques and other fanciful structures that mark the resting place of … Continue reading

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Tibet: Drepung Monastery

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Tibet 2007 A younger woman helps an older woman up the stone steps of the monastery. There isn’t just one temple, there are many and the Tibetans who had come to pray wanted to enter and pray in all of … Continue reading

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