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Bokhara, Uzbekistan 2012 A common sight in the markets of Uzbekistan is the incense purveyor. It could be a man or a woman, young or old, but always a gypsy. It is they who know how to make potent incense, an incense … Continue reading
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Burma 2011: A floating village on Inle Lake There are several families of the Padaung tribe who live in the Inle lake area. They live in floating villages and keep souvenir shops where the women, with their brass neck rings, are a … Continue reading
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A young woman arranges the silk threads on her loom prior to weaving. That’s all I can say about the process as I don’t know anything about weaving. I do know it takes hand/eye coordination. Ikat silks are in vogue now, … Continue reading
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Yunnan Province, China 2005 We were in Yunnan in November. It was supposed to be a month of beautiful weather, but we had fog every morning and rain during the day. Luckily, it wasn’t cold and I could wear sandals and … Continue reading
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Longji China 2005 These beautiful swirled terraces are more than 400 years old and are still being worked in the same manner as the first farmers who settled here. In many places in China, the rice terraces have caused the … Continue reading
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan 2012 : Market Scene Torie and I never refused the chance to photograph a market. They can be intimidating, though. Does the person you want to photograph want to be photographed? Should you ask and take the chance that the magic will … Continue reading
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Khiva, Uzbekistan 2012 There are many old caravanserais and madrassas in Uzbekistan. It was the center of commerce and learning, or we might say technology, in the 14th century. Many of these old structures have been restored by the government … Continue reading
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan 2012 A workshop in the old city The shop, though nondescript from the street, was filled with beautiful coats, purses, scarves and myriad accessories to delight the heart of any woman. The owner stood silently, his hands behind his back, as … Continue reading
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Burkina Faso 2001 Guerounsi tribeswomen give their opinion on home decor. We spent the night in this village. There weren’t many of us tourists…maybe 8 or so. Alberto Nicheli, of TransAfrica, was our leader. Because he knew the headman of the tribe, we were allowed to … Continue reading
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Chefchouan, Morocco 2006 An old woman makes a few pennies selling onions, garlic and some other stuff. She sits by a wall in her neighborhood arranging and rearranging her produce. Maybe the message of this photo isn’t as bleak as it seems. … Continue reading
