As promised, I’ve picked just a few photos from over 300 I took on Saturday – View Gallery. As a travel photographer who tries to capture true-to-life portraits of people exhibiting various forms of elation, I infused that vivid style of photography into this fashion shoot that shows off various ways of wearing African fabric.
During an outreach program in Nicaragua, our Spanish translator Freddy takes a quick nap while leaning on a tree – his strong facial profile against the backdrop of volcanoes in the distance instantly transports you to Latin America, giving you a sense of place.
Observing animals can be quite as interesting as humans – from smiling alpacas and synchronized guinea fowls to monkeys guzzling down soda. Taken in Norrbotten (Sweden) over the summer, I kept wondering what these cows must have been thinking or saying to themselves. My caption – Honey? What on earth is she wearing?! Any ideas …
Check out my latest article for GoNOMAD titled Bonfires of Valborg: The Fiery Heart of Sweden. One of my favorite pieces, it chronicles how Swedes welcome the arrival of spring with massive bonfires lighting up the landscape.
Another one of my photos made Gadling’s Photo of the Day. Shot in Pamplona during the Running of the Bulls, this busker definitely reeled me in with his fresh style – strolling on a windy day. This is my third photographic appearance on Gadling. Check out previous photos – a smiling alpaca and a monkey …
Life does have a tendency to come full circle. Leaving Baltimore ten years ago eager to don the “career woman” hat, I find myself moving boxes back to that familiar place. Those years were all about making my flamboyant career hat fit perfectly. Unlike earlier doe-eyed days, the hat comes off more readily now. In …