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CUBA–December 2021
Confessions of a Street Photographer
On a domestic diplomatic assignment for the past two years, I could see my fellow citizens in the same light as abroad, equally beguiling, and I often thirsted to capture and share my slant on people and events.
The Honor of a Solo Show
Sharing more than 40 of my photographs with the fine arts community is a great honor.
The Pulse in Pernambuco
In northeast Brazil, after some setbacks and challenges, I achieve some fine additions to two of my fine arts series.
Tʜᴇ Fʟᴏɢɢɪɴɢ ᴏғ Rᴀɪғ Bᴀᴅᴀᴡɪ
After more than seven years, I release the photos I took at the public whipping of a Saudi Arabian journalist, accompanied by edited excerpts of an interview in December, 2019 of the tragic event.
Oɴ Pʜᴏᴛᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜʏ
A conscientious photographer strives to improve a situation, by communicating the intrinsic value of their efforts.
How a Book from My Childhood Launched a Lifelong Photographic Pursuit
Little did I realize how important my casual browsing through a book would plant a seed in my young mind.
Ramadan in Jordan
Some close encounters with the elements while in Jordan for two weeks, where I was to put the final touches on my Arabic language training.
Warm Welcomes – and a Close Call!
A long drive through distant regions of Brazil yields many friendships, important photos – and a lesson I’ll not soon forget.
Gaza Bound (𝖾𝗑𝖼𝖾𝗋𝗉𝗍 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗆 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖻𝗈𝗈𝗄)
I discover there are many methods of entering Gaza from Egypt – some more lethal than others.
Fight of The Tomatoes
At a remote town in Eastern Spain, I confront the dual challenges of medium-format photography and soggy but painful missiles.
Trial by Fire
In the summer of 1972, a 15-year-old neophyte photographer matured as he documented one of the final spectacles in the waning days of hippydom.
¿Se Gana o No Se Gana?
On my first professional magazine photojournalism assignment, I take a chance and hitchhike on board an official boat carrying national political candidates.