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Mongolia: Landscape with Mountains

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Eastern Mongolia 2014 This landscape was perfect for black and white because the late evening sun highlighted the middle range of mountains and the lower range of clouds: a nice altering of gray tones. Key to good landscape shots is … Continue reading

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Medieval

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Rome, Italy 2015 We happened on a religious procession as we walked back to Trastevere. It was broad daylight. But with Photoshop, I can give the impression that this priest is standing in a dark cathedral. It’s kind of like … Continue reading

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Rabari Shaman

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Gujarat, India 2009 My friend said he was intoxicated. Maybe he was. Definitely, he was haughty. And impassive. His eyes were pale blue, rare among the Rabari. Maybe that was why the village considered him to have magical powers. Here … Continue reading

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Color Palette

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China, 2005 I’ve found a new “category”. It’s called color palette. Now I can add some photos with colors that tell the story for me. This is a house on a city street in China. The rust-red color of the weathered … Continue reading

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Himalayan Boy

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Ladakh, India (formerly Western Tibet) The Himalayas look like a desert in October:  empty of vegetation, cold despite the bright sun, and at 14,000 feet, as we were here, guaranteed to inflict altitude sickness on the weak. This cute little … Continue reading

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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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