Postcard: The Wedding Guest
Attending a friend’s wedding in Lagos, Nigeria was a prime spot for people watching. Guests arrived in various , colorful traditional attires. One of my favorites was this little guest wearing a small gele – Yoruba headtie – paired with traditional lace sewn in an English style. Her curious look was very questioning – almost …
Shortlist – Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY)
My photography series on the Alpaca fiber weavers in Ccaccaccollo, Peru was shortlisted under the Life category for the 2008 Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY). Be sure to check out the final winners and their amazing photographs.
Postcard: When in Rome…or Stockholm
I’d previously discussed Lagom – that difficult-to-explain concept that Swedes live by. Extravagant displays of emotion are rare. This photograph was shot at the Stockholm Jazz festival which I’d dispatched from earlier this year. What struck me was the demeanor of the crowd. They were listening to a high energy jazz band.
Postcard: Plaza Mayor Facelift
Wandering through the vibrant Plaza Mayor in Madrid, I came across this construction site. Besides the positioning of the guys along the beam, what struck me was their construction outfits… skin tight shorts (save the one guy below with baggy pants – still topless).
Guardian UK: November Photo Selection
This photo taken in Northern Sweden was selected as part of the Guardian.co.uk’s Been There contest finalists for November 2008. Another photo had previously made the Guardian UK’s August 2008 photo selection.