Category Archives: Travel

Uzbek Design

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Bokhara, Uzbekistan 2012 Bolo Hauz Mosque, built in the 17th century,  was the place of prayer for the Emir of Uzbekistan. An example of Central Asian Islamic design. This is the coffered wooden ceiling of the Bolo Hauz Mosque portico or aywan.

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On the Streets of Rangoon

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Rangoon, Burma 2011 Andrei Kertesz was one of my favorite photographers when I was taking classes. That was before the internet and I’d buy books with his work. One book contained only photos of people reading. It was after he moved … Continue reading

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Dassenetch Tribe

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Omo Valley, Ethiopia 2013 Photo tours arrived in the village one after the other. I’m sure the Dassenatch, and other tribes, looked on our arrival as a sign to get to work. Most often the women greeted us. I imagine … Continue reading

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Burma Scene

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Inle Lake, Burma 2011 If you go to Inle Lake with a photo group, your leader will hire fishermen to pose for you. They will simulate fishing techniques but it isn’t the real thing. They make more money posing than … Continue reading

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Sari Shopping

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Poshina, Gujarat State, India 2009 It must be fun to order a new sari. If you’ve gained a few pounds, it doesn’t matter. If you’ve lost a few pounds, it doesn’t matter. All you need do is choose  your favorite … Continue reading

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BeJeweled

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Bangkok, Thailand 2007 A portion of one of the temples at Bangkok’s Grand Palace. The graceful eaves with the golden ‘finials’ form the base for the bejeweled chorten or stupa that is typical of Buddhist architecture. The Grand Palace is a … Continue reading

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Naughty Boys

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Bagan, Burma 2011 Students in the monastery classroom ranged from 20 years old to these boys who are maybe five or six. The master was engrossed in dictation to the older novice monks and the boys behaved as boys will … Continue reading

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Cave-Dwelling Berbers

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Morocco, 2009 Berber families live in the caves near Boumalne Dades. Here a man welcomes us into his home. He seemed happy to have a conversation with the guides. Normally he only has his women to talk to and as … Continue reading

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Dogon Woman

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Mali, West Africa 2003 A Dogon woman passes by our group. She turns her head slightly to get a glimpse of the “toubabs” or white people. It never ceased to amaze me at how fashionable these woman appeared despite doing manual … Continue reading

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Karo Girl

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Omo Valley, Ethiopia 2013 Can you believe that I just noticed this beautiful face among my Ethiopian shots? What was I thinking? How did I miss her? She is gorgeous. (I know she is a girl because I was told … Continue reading

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