No greater honor

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Some weeks are so much more exciting than others, and this was one of those weeks. I had some great news that I will be sharing in April.  I was also invited to give  a program at Calumet in Los Angeles on June 4th, but the most exciting thing that happened this week was when… Read more »

Fantastic Faces

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My trip to the Omo, like so many of my trips on the African continent, was incredible. It is here that I have experienced some of the kindest and most ornate people living in our beautiful world. I have once again have neglected my blog, in lue of life, and my understanding of it’s necessary… Read more »

Miracle in the Mara

Miracle in the Mara

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I am asked often, “Why do you keep going back the Massai Mara in Kenya?” The pictures below could answer that question without any words, but I love the Mara because of the Big Cats. Although the changes of the western world are affecting this amazing wild place at an alarming rate, being there during… Read more »

Creating a New Path

Creating a New Path

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So, what do you do when your vision and the path you are on fall out of sync, become blurry, and you hit a road block? Be like water and flow around it or back up and chose a new path? Going down the creative path is never a smooth ride. It is filled with… Read more »

Dropped 500

What happens when you drop your 500 ?

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What happens when you drop your 500……? keep Shooting, unless of coarse the glass shattered or it fails completely. I had spent 8 great days in the mara, so I decided to head to Amboselli. I had not been there and I was hoping to find big herds of elephants creating dust walking through the… Read more »

Color and texture of life

The color and texture of life, makes it interesting

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The color and texture of life, makes it interesting. Seldom is the path as straight as we planned, and this is especially true in a creative life.We have a vision, we follow our hearts, and a lot of the time that means learning the hard way, pushing through the disappointment, and following the winding road.You… Read more »

Rescuing an Elephant

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I actually wrote this about a week ago, but I am just able to get proper internet to upload it. I am so glad to finally be in the Mara, sitting in front of my beautiful Safari tent, taking a mid day break, just relaxing and listening to the beautiful sounds of Africa. This is… Read more »

The challenges of Africa

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First I wanted to say, it has been too long since my last post. I thought I would be sharing a post with all of you at least twice a week, but the realities of working in a developing country have greatly come into play.  I think it took me about 5 days to sort… Read more »

african sunset

The Rhythm of Life in Africa

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I know you are excited, and most of you were thinking when you received an email of this post, or were just checking in, you would be experiencing emotionally captivating images of  wildlife and the colors of Africa, and I promise to deliver them very soon! I needed to stop, catch my breath, and slow… Read more »

My Life in a Box and Three Bags

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I did not get a chance to post these prior to my departure and I know that many of you photographers have been waiting for this one. A photography of  gear I brought for the trip, plus my tripod and wimberly, and ball head. I packed most of the camera’s and lenses in the camera… Read more »