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Kirillo-Belozerski Monastery on the Sheksna River We briefly visited this monastery when we were on a river cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow a few years ago. We were taken from our ship by bus to the monastery, were given … Continue reading
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Niger,West Africa. We were invited to a Touareg wedding because one of our driver’s cousins was getting married. Touareg are often referred to as the “Blue Men” of Africa. They are considered mysterious because the men take the veil rather than … Continue reading
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Today, I looked through my slides from my first trip to China. That was a wonderful trip as we saw Western China as well as Beijing, Shanghai, and the Yangtze River. We traveled with Adventures Abroad, a company I can … Continue reading
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The traditional Berbers who live in the south of Morocco are a treasure trove for portraits. Most woman and many men still wear the djellaba, or gandoura. The Berber women cover their heads with a scarf, but do not veil … Continue reading
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Didja miss me? I’ve missed our little get-togethers. Yesterday I drove to L.A. about 2 hours (one way) from my house when traffic is busy. I went down to attend a seminar on painting in Photoshop taught by Faye Sirkis … Continue reading
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A portrait of a man deep in thought. I shot this as I was walking past this man’s home. I’m not above doing things like that, shameful as they are. Lifting my camera to my eye is a reflex now. … Continue reading
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I got lucky when I stayed in Bangkok a few years ago. I stayed at the Grand China Princess in Chinatown. Due to overbooking, they gave me a penthouse suite for the price of a single room. I had a … Continue reading
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I was told that there are two elements for a good portrait. The near eye must be sharp and the expression on the person’s face must connect to the viewer. I think these two photos qualify. What do you think? … Continue reading
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I had seen some photos similar to these taken by a photographer who specializes in this look. He sets up a ‘stage’ where he can control the light and uses it like a studio when he travels. I liked the … Continue reading
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I call this man “The Maharajah” but he is a goatherd in a tiny village in Gujarat, India. We were visiting his village as he was bringing his animals home. When he got to his house, he herded the goats … Continue reading
