Spring is pretty much a year-round event here in Kigali. Here is some more of John's handiwork.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
April 30, 2013
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Spring is pretty much a year-round event here in Kigali. Here is some more of John's handiwork.
Spring is pretty much a year-round event here in Kigali. Here is some more of John's handiwork.
Monday, April 29, 2013
April 27-29
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In honor of my home-away-from-home, I give you Praha. This was my back yard in 2006. My love and heart goes out to my colleagues at FAMU. So glad you are all safe.
Pražský Hrad as seen from Petřin Park.
In honor of my home-away-from-home, I give you Praha. This was my back yard in 2006. My love and heart goes out to my colleagues at FAMU. So glad you are all safe.
Pražský Hrad as seen from Petřin Park.
Location:Prague, CZ
Friday, April 26, 2013
April 26, 2013
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African security is both ingenious and daunting. Though Kigali is one of the safest cities in the world, petty crime is a reality. Our home security is a hodge-podge of old and new.
African security is both ingenious and daunting. Though Kigali is one of the safest cities in the world, petty crime is a reality. Our home security is a hodge-podge of old and new.
Location:Rue des Parcs,Kigali,Rwanda
Thursday, April 25, 2013
April 25, 2013
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On my second day at The Office Rwanda, I got inspired by some of the things I was seeing and wanted to share.
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The chalkboard for collaborative brainstorming.
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The view from the front balcony.
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A conference table or a ping pong table?
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Such a bright space. I could stare out that open door all day.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
April 24, 2013
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I have recently begun renting space at an innovative venture called The Office Rwanda (www.theofficerw.com). It is still in its infant stages, for which I am grateful. I love being a part of a new, creative initiative for entrepreneurs and freelancers. Collaboration is the name of the game here and I have already met and begun working with a fellow-photographer. I am excited for future projects that blossom from within these walls.
A panoramic view of The Office.
Africa as envisioned by founder, Jon Stever, who had welders and metal workers devise this very clever Africa out of every continent on earth. Can you spot Italy?
April 23, 2013
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The Rwandan Orphans Project (www.rwandanorphansproject.org), a San Diego-based non-profit, works to educate and raise confident kids. I had the chance to teach them some basics of storytelling and paper airplane making. They also truly loved mugging for the camera.
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Monday, April 22, 2013
April 22, 2013
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A Rwandan Reading Rainbow at the Kigali public library, Children's section. This is where I hold a story hour for little ones every Monday morning!
A Rwandan Reading Rainbow at the Kigali public library, Children's section. This is where I hold a story hour for little ones every Monday morning!
April 21, 2013
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"Waterfall, Nothing can harm me at all
My worries seem so very small..."
-Jimi Hendrix
"Waterfall, Nothing can harm me at all
My worries seem so very small..."
-Jimi Hendrix
April 20, 2013
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Teaching his peers the finer points of applying a prophylactic.
Teaching his peers the finer points of applying a prophylactic.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
April 19, 2013
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Bob says, "I think I can get behind this Boston place, too, Mama."
(And, yes, I know, not my best image in blur-fashion, but so danged cute in other ways. Thanks for tolerating me as I raise our newest baby.)
Thursday, April 18, 2013
April 18, 2013
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My contribution to Cute Overload.
"Bob in a Bowl"
My contribution to Cute Overload.
"Bob in a Bowl"
Location:Rue du Progrès,Kigali,Rwanda
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
April 17, 2013
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During my travels throughout Rwanda, I've met some very interesting people. The folks below are all doing their part to introduce concepts like family planning, malaria prevention and gender-based violence prevention. I was particularly taken with the Lutheran priest who actively taught his congregation about all types of family planning (including female birth control and vasectomy). He knew that he was taking a risk as a leader of his church, but felt it was imperative to the health of his community.
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Priest meditates on his next sermon.
Awaiting his congregation.
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This family was being taught about the various forms of birth control available to them in their remote Rwandan village in the Eastern Province.
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This woman had once been the victim of gender-based violence, but through community intervention and training, she and her husband have learned to change their behaviors and stay married.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
April 16, 2013
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What are the meanings of the colors of the Rwanda flag?
Blue represents joy and peace.
Yellow symbolizes mineral wealth and economic development.
Green indicates prosperity and natural resources.
What are the meanings of the colors of the Rwanda flag?
Blue represents joy and peace.
Yellow symbolizes mineral wealth and economic development.
Green indicates prosperity and natural resources.
Location:Avenue des Grands Lacs,Kigali,Rwanda
Monday, April 15, 2013
April 15, 2013
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View from the (almost) top. From the 16th floor of the Kigali City Tower, looking up toward Mt. Kigali and the neighborhood of Nyamirambo. I love me some optical illusion.
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
April 14, 2013
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"Choose Your Own Adventure" or, well, just vote for your favorite version of this photo. This Acacia tree engages me so much, I had to share. I opted not to amalgamate all three into one, but, instead, share the various ways in-camera and post-production effects can really reveal different aspects of a scene.
Which image is your favorite?
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Saturday, April 13, 2013
April 13, 2012
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Every once in awhile, I just don't have it in me to take a serious photo. Today, I give you three of my favorite gals as I storm through all seven seasons of The Golden Girls.
Every once in awhile, I just don't have it in me to take a serious photo. Today, I give you three of my favorite gals as I storm through all seven seasons of The Golden Girls.
Location:Rue des Parcs,Kigali,Rwanda
Friday, April 12, 2013
April 12, 2013
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This is the gated entrance to
The Inema Arts Center at which I teach storytelling. Next week, I'll be photographing some painters at work. Stay tuned!
This is the gated entrance to
The Inema Arts Center at which I teach storytelling. Next week, I'll be photographing some painters at work. Stay tuned!
Location:Rue des Parcs,Kigali,Rwanda
April 11, 2013
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A rose is a rose is a rose, even in Josi, South Africa.
A rose is a rose is a rose, even in Josi, South Africa.
April 10, 2013
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Stairs on the way up to the Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest in southeastern Rwanda.
Stairs on the way up to the Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest in southeastern Rwanda.
April 9, 2013
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The "Bic" building, the cigarette lighter, the tallest building in Rwanda: Kigali City Tower; home of, among other things, Mr. Price department store, an authorized Apple reseller and my husband's VISA office.
The "Bic" building, the cigarette lighter, the tallest building in Rwanda: Kigali City Tower; home of, among other things, Mr. Price department store, an authorized Apple reseller and my husband's VISA office.
Location:Kigali,Rwanda
April 8, 2013
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Rainy seasons are long and wet here in Rwanda. The sight of a thunder cloud in the sky outside our front door is expected.
Rainy seasons are long and wet here in Rwanda. The sight of a thunder cloud in the sky outside our front door is expected.
Location:Kigali,Rwanda
April 7, 2013
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A very successful graduate of The Generation Rwanda program.
A very successful graduate of The Generation Rwanda program.
Location:Kigali,Rwanda
April 6, 2013
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Kids peeking in to watch the Muzungu take some photos.
Kids peeking in to watch the Muzungu take some photos.
April 5, 2013
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Last July, I enjoyed being the lead photographer at the KigaliUP! Music Festival at Amahoro Stadium. It was a pleasure to capture these candid moments of passionate performing.
Last July, I enjoyed being the lead photographer at the KigaliUP! Music Festival at Amahoro Stadium. It was a pleasure to capture these candid moments of passionate performing.
April 4, 2013
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We had the magical chance to visit the home of Bilbo Baggins on our honeymoon last November.
When we arrived, we were sure to approach anyone we met (while trying to get driving directions) and simply stating, "Shirrrrrrre. Bagginsssssss." Our query worked.
Bilbo's neighborhood.
The hills of Hobbiton.
Samwise Gamgee's front door and immaculate garden.
Haystacks for all the herbivores of Hobbiton.
The tree atop Bilbo's house, that they reconstructed here for the movie, after shipping it from Asia. Every leaf is nylon and glued on. I have one tucked away for safe keeping.
Bilbo's iconic front door (flower courtesy of Samwise Gamgee).
Bilbo's estate.
The Green Dragon Pub.
We had the magical chance to visit the home of Bilbo Baggins on our honeymoon last November.
When we arrived, we were sure to approach anyone we met (while trying to get driving directions) and simply stating, "Shirrrrrrre. Bagginsssssss." Our query worked.
Bilbo's neighborhood.
The hills of Hobbiton.
Samwise Gamgee's front door and immaculate garden.
Haystacks for all the herbivores of Hobbiton.
The tree atop Bilbo's house, that they reconstructed here for the movie, after shipping it from Asia. Every leaf is nylon and glued on. I have one tucked away for safe keeping.
Bilbo's iconic front door (flower courtesy of Samwise Gamgee).
Bilbo's estate.
The Green Dragon Pub.
Location:Matamata, NZ
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