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Transylvania, Romania 2012 The wonderful smell of freshly plowed earth filled the air. Lumbering oxen slowly pulled wagons loaded with hay down winding roads. Gypsy families uprooted their camps and hit the open road. It was springtime in the country. … Continue reading
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Romania Early 1970’s When I began photographing, I’d shoot a scene or person without a thought to composition or point of interest. I didn’t realize that I needed to think out the best way to show why I thought the scene … Continue reading
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Transylvania 2012 On my first visit to Romania, in 1974, we were told that Dracula had lived in this castle. We were shown “the well where he threw the headless bodies of his enemies, the carpet which hid a trap … Continue reading
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Romania 2012 Funny how things stick in your head. Once in an assignment for photography class, I shot a tunnel that had lights arching over the ceiling. And I remember my teacher saying, “Do I see some design elements here?” … Continue reading
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Romania 2012 I went out on the open porch of the guesthouse in Bukovina. Snow had fallen the night before although it was already April. The cold air was invigorating: so fresh it had a smell or maybe it had a … Continue reading
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Bukovina, Romania 1989 Farmwomen drive a horse and cart through a muddy barnyard in rural Romania. The little girl wonders why I am taking her photo. These photos were taken shortly after the rebellion where Ceausescu and his wife were killed. People were … Continue reading
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Brasov, Romania 2012 Brasov was the last city I visited before returning to Bucharest for that lonely Easter weekend. Like Sibiu, Brasov could be called a living museum for the Saxon peoples who settled here a thousand years ago. Quaint … Continue reading
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Kalnoky Estate, Transylvania 2012 The atmosphere of 19th century Middle Europe pervaded the reception of Kalnoky Estate. The wan light seeping past the heavy curtains bathed the rooms in a sepia glow bringing the memories of years past to life. If only the walls could speak. My guide Daniel … Continue reading
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Romania 2012 I had bought some apples from a farmer woman. They were the past fall’s harvest. It was now April. I’d read about pioneers having root cellars and now I’d have my chance to see how good fruit could … Continue reading
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Maramures, Romania 2012 I made my guide stop the car whenever I spotted a babushka like this woman. Although she doesn’t wear the traditional costume, her knee-length black wool dress, her kerchief, cane and leggings give her a look of … Continue reading
