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Mongolian Shaman

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Mongolia 2014 The shaman’s eyes were hidden behind his elaborate headdress. The three dots of red from which stream braided and beaded thongs become his “eyes”. Now he has three eyes.  He stares at me as he slowly beats the drum. The … Continue reading

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Palmyra: Before the Terror

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Palmyra, Syria 2010 I read that ISIS has destroyed this arch as well as the famed temple of Baal.  What will it take to restore these beautiful ruins if the terror ever ends?

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Barbary Apes

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Morocco 2006 The dense forest of cedar trees hid the bright sunlight. The apes moved like greased lightening. I thought I had to keep my ISO at 400 or below, otherwise I’d get noise. As a result, I got nothing … Continue reading

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Mandalay: Marble Artisan

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Mandalay, Burma 2010 Using his feet as a vise, an artisan puts the finishing touches on a marble Buddha. Dust clouds billowing from sanded marble filled the air. The white powder covered everyone who worked there. Each breath they drew and each … Continue reading

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The Buddha Maker

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Mandalay Burma 2011 In front of a shop selling statues of Buddha, a man concentrates on his work.  I love an environmental portrait. No  need for the subject to pose, look this way or that. They just go about their work … Continue reading

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Russian Style

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USA 2015 This reminds me of a painting from my book of Russian artists. And it makes me think of Russian novels where the samovar is always bubbling and beautiful women serve tea to handsome Hussars. I used several of … Continue reading

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Happy New Year, 2016

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New Year’s Eve 2015 Best wishes to all for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! I made this card in a matter of minutes using some brushes from Particle Shop. The brushes spread the ‘paint’ in sparkles, swirls and starbursts among … Continue reading

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High Atlas Showdown

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Morocco 2009 Even in a small village in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, there is gang rivalry. The two “alpha-girls” seem to be ready to resort to fisticuffs to settle their disagreement. Another Norman Rockwell!!

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The King’s Horse

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Fes, Morocco 2000 One of the King’s horses, an Arabian stallion stares from his stall. Both Berber and Arabians are bred, raised and trained in the facility outside of Fes. Go early if you want to see the horses exercised.

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Americana

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Lancaster, PA 1992 Norman Rockwell comes to mind when I see this photo. It’s one of my early shots taken when I was in my first  year of photo classes. My teacher wasn’t interested in this subject matter. He preferred pretty … Continue reading

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