Postojnska jama

Wikipedia: (Slovene: Postojnska jama; German: Adelsberger Grotte; Italian: Grotte di Postumia) is a 24,340 m long karst cave system near Postojna, southwestern Slovenia. The cave was first described in the 17th century by the pioneer of study of karst phenomena, Johann Weikhard von Valvasor, although graffiti inside dated to 1213 indicates a much longer history of use.

Postojnska jama, July 2018. 

#slovenia #grotte #travel #photography #postojna #fujifilm #x100f

Halabja, June 3rd 2016. 28 years after the Halabja Genocide.

Two women walking in the Jewish quarter in the city of Halabja, Iraq. On Mach 16th, 1988,  Iraqi planes dropped gas canisters on the town. Over 5000 people were killed and over 7000 people injured.

Two women walking in the Jewish quarter in the city of Halabja, Iraq

#photography #documentary #photojournalism #reportage #webster #nikonpro #iraq #keystone
#halabja #genocide #gassattack

Baghdad, Kirkuk, Mousul

Iraq, Kurdistan. Baghdad, Kirkuk, Mousul.

Fallujah is now liberated. Just like Sinjar about 7 month ago. Visiting Sinjar was a very special feeling but hearing the stories from the survivors was awful. I will post a few more posts on this in the coming few weeks. Stay in touch. 

Baghdad, Kirkuk, Mousul

#photography #documentary #photojournalism #reportage #webster #nikonpro #iraq #keystone
#yazidi #refugee #sinjar #worldrefugeeday

A little girl in the Ainkawa neighbourhood in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq.

A little girl in the Ainkawa neighbourhood in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq.

#photography #documentary #photojournalism #reportage #webster #nikonpro #iraq #keystone #kurdistan #erbil

Marked, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq

Marked, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq

Nice visit at the marked in Erbil, Iraq. 
#photography #documentary #photojournalism #reportage #webster #nikonpro #iraq #keystone

Tequila & the blue agave fruit.

Working on a project about food production and looking through my archive. The spirit most associated with Mexico has a namesake town where much of it comes from. The town of Tequila is where tons of the blue agave fruit grown in the nearby region comes in daily to be turned into the distilled liquor. 

The blue agave fruit to be used for tequila production.

 #photography #photojournalism #tequila #thimphu #workshop #guadalajara #mexico #perpignan #switzerland #lausanne #geneva #reportage #d4 #d810 #nikon #documentary #3514g #d3s #nikonpro #keystone 

Thinking of Bamako.

Awful news from Bamako. I hope the situation gets resolved peacefully and fast. Here is an image from when I photographed on assignment for the Aga Khan foundation a couple of years ago.

People going home from work in downtown Bamako, Mali, October 2012. 

#mali #agakhan #africa #photography #nikon #d4 #documentary #photojournalism #reportage #akdn #nikonpro #city #bamako #street #onassignment

The Red Hat Society in St.Louis.

The Red Hat Society started a process of nominating a members to be the "Red Hatter of the year". "Nominees are made up of inspiring women who deserve recognition for the impact they have made in the lives of others." -Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hat_Society)
Well, they certainly made an impression on me when I met them at a restaurant in St. Louis last week! Plenty of great spirit was present! 

The Red Hat Society, here in St. Louis (MO).

#bhutan #photography #photojournalism #weekendmarket #thimphu #workshop #nepal #spain #norway #paris #france #barcelona #chile #santiago #usa #newyork #bosnia #srebrenica #sarajevo #england #uk #london #oslo #holland, #nijmegen #thenetherlands #belgium #ghent #chicago #italy #parma #guadalajara #mexico #buenasaires #argentina #bamako #mali #seattle #blansko #czechrepublic #belgrade #serbia #alghero #sardegna #perpignan #switzerland #lausanne #geneva #reportage #visapourlimageu #spain #d4 #d810 #nikon #documentary #3514g #metro #busker #d810 #nikonpro #rwanda #Flatironbuilding #keystone #skopje #macedonia #vienna #austria #stlouis #redhatsociety

Greece- A Wedding and the storm.

Just a small note. The Wedding was great- but so was the storm. Before the electricity went, this is what was left by bar on the beach...

The beach bar & the storm.

#greece, #photojournalism, #photography, #photographyworkshop, #workshop, #macedonia #skopje #ontheroad #busride #sunset #nikonpro #df #nikon #50mm #storm #rain

The State: Ladonia- The Art: Nimis by Lars Vilks

"Nimis" is a sculpture made by driftwood located a few kilometres from the beautiful little village of Arild in southern Sweden. The story is long- but the short version is as follows... The artist Lars Vilks decided to make a sculpture called Nimis (Latin, it means "too much"- see the Wikipedia link above). It is made by driftwood in a location hard to reach. It was not noticed for two years (construction started in 1980). The problem was that it is a nature reserve- the local council consequently ordered it to be removed. Lars Vilks appealed and eventually declared it his own state: Ladonia! Clearly, the court case continued- but eventually, the artist was allowed to build a sculpture on the location and Nimis has become possibly the most important tourist attraction in the area near Arild...

Nimis/ Ladonia by Lars Vilks

#sweden, #photojournalism, #photography, #photographyworkshop, #workshop, #ontheroad #nikonpro #df #nikon #50mm #boat #gothenburg #arild #nimis #ladonia #larsvilks

Scandinavian summer

It was windy, 11meters per second. That means waves that seems large. At least in a small boat. Then again, it is not unusual for summer in Scandinavia- Great to be back.

Big waves in Gothenburg! 

#sweden, #greece, #photojournalism, #photography, #photographyworkshop, #workshop, #macedonia #skopje #ontheroad #busride #sunset #nikonpro #df #nikon #50mm #boat #gothenburg 

On the Road

It has been a couple of great weeks- friends, Family and some time to experience new places!
Here- on the bus between Thessaloniki in Greece and Skopje, in Macedonia. More to come on those places later!

On the Road- Skopje next. 

#greece, #photojournalism, #photography, #photographyworkshop, #workshop, #macedonia #skopje #ontheroad #busride #sunset #nikonpro #df #nikon #50mm

York, UK

York is down there somewhere, under that very big cloud.

Visiting York- The historic city centre, surrounded by its glorious town walls, was founded by the Romans in 71AD. The York Minster is beautiful- google it and you will see loads of pictures of it... not mine though.

The river, river is beautiful, well used it seems by the rowers.
York is a University town which is easy to recognise as you walk through it.

#pharma #storytelling #photojournalism #documentary #nikon #d4 #d810 #nikon #nikonpro #reportage #education #photography #onassignment #randd #rd

Boy at Kimoronko Market

Going through lots of work and then I was reminded about the boy I met the Kimoronko Market on my first visit to Rwanda. It was great having a guide that took me through everywhere... At the end I had a flag/ scarf as a souvenir.

The Market Boy from Kimirionko

#genocide #storytelling #humanrights #photojournalism #documentary #potocari #july11 #20years #nikon #d4 #reportage #d810  #lifeaftergenocide #humanrights #postwar #rwanda #neveragain #africa #photography #d810 #d4 #kigali #webster #reverienrurangwa #nikonpro #bisesero #webster #rwandagenocide #april7 

The streets of Kathmandu.

Kathmandu Airport is pretty small and I can imagine it gets crowded fast. Aid is having to wait in order to get in with assistance to those who needs it, according to some news channels.

The streets of Kathmandu

Salesman, early evening in Kathmandu

Given the infrastructure in Kathmandu, I can only, possibly, imagine how it must be to dig through the ruins for survivors. These photos are from August 2014.
#reportage #photography #photojournalism #nikonpro #bhutan #workshop #travel #d810 #nikon #documentary #3514g #august #explore #kathmandu #himalaya #earthquake #nepal #photographyworkshop #switzerland #sorrow — in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Dogs, Geneva & Spring!

There are always certain signs that suggest that Spring has definitely arrived... Driving home from Geneva the other day, I met this guy. A certain sign that Spring has arrived.

Dogs, Geneva & Spring!

 #reportage #photography #photojournalism #genevel #dog #car #d810 #nikon #spring #documentary #35mmf14 #switzerland #traffic #onassignment #cooldog

November in the woods.

It is November- it is misty and wet. It is also a nice time to walk the dog in the woods- there are less people out and my dog likes running.

White running in the woods.

#workshop #storytelling #photojournalism #documentary #november #nikon #df #reportage #dog #photography #dogwalking #lausanne #switzerland #colours #wet #mist

The Streets of Perpignan

During "Visa pour l'image Perpignan 2014" you get to see some great slide shows in the evening of plenty nice photojournalism. It inspires, it tells stories and it encourages "street photpgarpy" as you have to walk home late at night- a perfect time to wonder the pretty streets of Perpignan. 

Evening light, Perpignan, September 2014

#reportage #photography #photojournalism #visapourlimageu #barcelona #spain #france #d810 #nikon #documentary #perpignan #visa #cock #dog  #iso64

Traditional Swiss Music in Solalax

The restaurant Miroir de l'Argentine offers spectacular views and treks near Villars (Valais) in Switzerland.

At the restaurant Miroir de l'Argentine, I met these guys playing some amazing music, including playing on the saw..!

Saw playing musicians

#reportage #photography #photojournalism #traditional # #valais #saw #d810 #nikon #df #documentary #1424 #switzerland #music #onassignment #alps

A busker in Barcelona

Sometimes commuting can be rewarding. The other week, visiting Barcelona on my way to Perpignan, this busker entertained my coach on the metro. Sometimes, I suspect there is a hidden camera somewhere- the guy was really good! What a gift!

The lady in the back is photographing the violinist on a Barcelona Metro, September 2014
#reportage #photography #photojournalism #visapourlimageu #barcelona #spain #france #d810 #nikon #documentary #3514g #metro #busker #violin #gift