Category Archives: Travel

Whimsey

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Thousand Hills, China 2005 I loved the rounded mountains, so ancient, all jumbled together as if protecting the mysteries of “The All Under Heaven” (one of the old names for China). Once again we had a foggy, rainy day. A thick blanket of fog … Continue reading

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Sunrise on Sunday

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Lalibela, Ethiopia 2013 Another view of the worshippers at one of the ancient stone churches in Lalibela. It felt like Easter morning to me when the rays of the rising sun lit the white shammas (shawls) of the people clustered … Continue reading

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Morocco’s Cave Dwelling Berbers

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Boumalne Dades, Morocco: late 1990’s We picked up a man, who worked in a shop in Boumalne Dades.  He said he knew where the cave dwelling Berbers could be found. The head of the nomad family was out with his flocks of goats … Continue reading

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Chinguetti, Mauritania

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Chinguetti, Mauritania 2005 We waited in the shade for our mechanic to find parts for one of the old Toyotas. The next week we would be alone in the Sahara. Chinguetti was a place to stock up on food, water, … Continue reading

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Morocco: Land of Berbers

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Morocco 1996 We were shown many images from the great photographers our first semester of photography class. I tried to figure out why they were great. Sometimes it seemed to me to be a case of “Because I said so.” … Continue reading

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In the Ala Too Mountains

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Kyrgyzstan 2012 This is my best portrait of this handsome man and his champion eagle. How perfect is it that her head is just above his face? And both of them have a lovely expression. Expression is key in portraits. … Continue reading

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Ethiopian Highlands

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Lalibela, Ethiopia 2013 The road to the ancient Coptic churches led for miles through the mountains surrounding Lalibela. Our van rattled and shook over the rough, stone strewn track. I had to cling to the side of the car to … Continue reading

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Erg Chebbi

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Morocco, 2009 After heavy rains, a lake forms near the village of Merzouga. Fresh green plants sprout and camels spend their days and nights foraging on, what must be to them, a delicacy. I’d visited Merzouga many times. I used … Continue reading

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Alone

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Burma 2011 A small boy stands obediently as I photograph him. He is slender and delicate looking, but he did not seem afraid. Behind him, lying on the table, is his tray…his begging bowl. He must go out at least … Continue reading

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The Candy Factory

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Vadodara, India 2009 Our guide led us on a walking tour of Vadodara, pointing out the delicate wooden carvings rotting away on the eaves of the old houses. I duly photographed them to show the guide that I was listening … Continue reading

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