Catching Up

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Well this year just seem to run way, didn’t it? It seems just a month ago we were all thinking ahead about what 2012 would bring. Then January arrived and I was off and running like never before. I did not plan it this way.  It felt like I was holding onto the back bumper… Read more »

A Message from the Kara Tribe

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In America, Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday. We get to slow down for one day, be grateful for what we have, and think about all we are thankful for. I am so thankful for the day a camera fell into my hands and changed my world. The places I have discovered and the people… Read more »

The Endless Summer, The Perfect Wave

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I was wondering down the isle of the store with my mind and soul completely in Africa. I looked up and thought; now why am I here and what am I looking for. Although I recently returned from another incredible journey in the Omo Valley, which had been followed by one of the most exciting… Read more »

Boat Sinking Movie-Tribes of the Omo

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First lets be clear that I am a still photographer and have no desire to become a film maker.  Now many of  you are going to say – Thank Godness when you watch the video below I have just discovered how to share iphone video’s with you.. meaning they are taken on my iPhone ,… Read more »

He Changed the World

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    One year ago Steve Jobs, a man who changed the world, left this world. Seldom do we get to live in a time period where one person so dramatically changed the world. I  watched some of Steve Jobs speeches and have read his biography and always found him incredibly inspiring. He is a… Read more »

I choose the iPhone

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I choose the iphone – For weeks you have been wondering about my experience with the Nikon D4 and if I have decided to make the change from Canon to Nikon. I honestly have not had the time yet to get my hands on the 1DX Canon, which I must test first, before making a… Read more »

Touching base

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I just wanted to touch base as I sit in Washington on my way back to Africa; Ethiopia this time. Two weeks ago I returned form one of the most exciting safari’s to date. The group had incredible luck and my guides were very well informed and connected with colleagues all over the Mara. This… Read more »

Let the Adventure Begin…..

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They say it is more exciting to get ready for the party than the party itself. I agree with this especially when planning an adventure to an exotic location in a distant land. The camera has been the greatest excuse to justify hopping onto a plane and flying off to that place I have been… Read more »

TAKING THE NIKON CHALLEGE

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The war of Nikon vs Canon is as old as time….. but yes I am going to bring it up. That is because Borrowlenes came through for me! They sent me a Nikon D4 body to use in Kenya and Steve Fujinaka – a client and now personal friend, from my Feb Safari – agreed… Read more »

A Red Letter Day

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Well it has been a crazy couple of months, starting with the opening of my show at G2 gallery on May 21. I was honored to have many of you there on the opening night. I think all the seeds I was busy planting at the beginning of the year all sprouted at the same… Read more »