Global Post features an article and photographs by Nichole Sobecki titled Death of Rumi Breeds A Lively Dance relating to the most celebrated mystical poet of the Islamic and Sufism, and how the Mevlevi religious order founded by the poet celebrates his life 800 years on, with performances by Sufi whirling dervishes.
The Dervishes are Sufi Muslims who have chosen an ascetic way of life, and were known their extreme poverty and austerity, very similar to the Hindu sadhus.
Sufi whirling is a non-passive form of meditation which is practiced by the Sufi Dervishes of the Mevlevi order. It is a dance performed within the Sema, or worship ceremony, through which the dervishes seek to reach the source of all perfection by listening to the music, focusing on God, and spinning around in repetitive circles.
When I started taking photography seriously a little over 10 years ago, I attended a Sema dances at the Galata Mevlevihanesi in the Beyoglu area of Istanbul. I recall being seated next to a professional photographer, who intimidated me with his air of utter confidence. He started photographing with a bunch of top level Nikons, and so did I with my shiny new Canon Elan II (I just checked and used models are sold for $70). The above photograph was one of my better results, which I am quite sure was a fluke. Whatever it was, I think Nichole Sobecki's photograph is much better.
As the Foundry Photojournalism Workshop will be held in Istanbul, I wager that documenting the dervishes at the Galata Mevlevihanesi will be one of the students' project.
Some days days ago, I posted a new poll asking my readers to choose The Travel Photographer's Travel Photographer of The Year, and so far Joey Lawrence is leading, with Zackary Canepari not too far behind.
So head for the poll here and, if you haven't already, cast your decisive vote for one of the four superb photographers.
One of my favorite photography blogs is The Boston Globe's The Big Picture which has recently featured a look over the past 12 months through photographs. These photographs were spread over three parts.
Out of the total 120 photographs, I've eliminated all photographs dealing with politics, demonstrations, violence against Palestinians, wild-eyed so-called mullahs and anything that has to do with either Iraq or the war in Afghanistan. I'm frankly tired of seeing photographs like these in our media day in and day out. I happen to think that no one really "sees" them anymore. They've become just wallpaper of sorts.
So the above three photographs are those I found to be my favorites out of the 120.
The first photograph is of Orthodox Jews belonging to the Vishnitz Hassidic sect who are peforming a dance as they celebrate the Jewish festival of Purim near Tel Aviv. The photographer is Menahem Kahana.
The second photograph is of a young Kazakh hunter with his hawk during an annual hunting competition near Almaty, Kazakhstan. The photographer is Shamil Zhumatov.
The third photograph is of a Chinese performer dressed in traditional costume singing during the lantern festival in the city of Tianjin, east of Beijing. The photographer is David Gray.
The New York Times' Travel section brings us a welcome feature (especially to those of us living in the frigid North-East) titled Street Flavors of Bali describing some of the island's street food vendors, known locally as warungs.
The slideshow starts off with Naughty Nuri's, a Ubud institution, which occupies a modest shack and where tourists flock to sample its typical menu. During my photo~expedition in 2007, we were supposed to dine there but the wait was too long and we went elsewhere. Another well known spot is Ibu Oka, in the center of Ubud, which only offers roasted pork for a pittance. Naturally, it's a magnet for tourists and locals who sit shoulder to shoulder at its wobbly tables. Despite having an aversion for pork, I ate there once just for the experience and can vouch that its clients walked off with satisfaction.
However the real warungs are those I frequented when traveling on my own in Bali. The no-name roadside stalls and shacks that offer skewers of chicken sate (or satay) grilled to perfection on a few embers of wood coal, and accompanied by pungent tiny red onions. The New York Times article by Gisela Williams mentions Immodium, but I have never had any problems in Bali.
The third warung mentioned in the article is Merta Sari, known island-wide for its sate lilit ikan, a minced fish satay. I've never been, but it will certainly be on my list for my forthcoming Bali: Island of Odalan Photo~Expedition&trade at the end of July 2010. (It's sold out but a wait-list available).
The Travel Photographer Of The Year has announced the winners of its 2009 competition. Travel Photographer of the Year 2009 was awarded to G.M.B. Akash, an award-winning and well-known photographer from Bangladesh, who was unanimously voted as the outstanding entrant in the 2009 awards by the judging panel for his vibrant photographs.
There were many more awards and recognitions granted to other well known names such as Karoki Lewis, Larry Louie and Poras Chaudhary...most of whom have been featured on The Travel Photographer blog.
While Akash's quality and scope of work is impressive, I also very much liked the photograph submitted by Johan Ensing of the Netherlands of the fishermen cleaning their nets by Erhai Lake, in the Chinese province of Yunnan (above). His entry won Best Single Image in a Portfolio - People of the World.
I'm also pleased that Nori Jemil of the UK was commended for her entry in the New Talent 2009 - A Traveller's Tale competition with a series of four narrative photographs on an island in Chilean Patagonia.
Nori was one of the talented photographers on my Bhutan Land of the Druk Yul Photo~Expedition&trade this past October.
TPOTY will be shortly making available Journey Three for sale, a portfolio book containing the winning and other highly placed images from the competition.
*According to The Travel Photographer Of The Year's judging panel: Caroline Metcalfe, Steve Bloom, Jeremy Hoare, Nick Meers, Chris Weston, Simon Bainbridge, Andrew James and Manfred Zollner.
LaCie just announce the availability of one of the smallest mobile hard drives on the market, which was dubbed by the company as Rikiki. It appears that Rikiki means "tiny" in French. The august L'Académie Française would frown mightily at this claim as it's certainly not in the language of Voltaire, but slang.
Having cleared the linguistic mishap, LaCie Rikiki is available in 250GB, 500GB, and soon in 640GB capacities. The Rikiki is a user-friendly choice, regardless of whether you’re on a Mac or a PC. LaCie Backup Assistant is included to help manage backups. The price is priced between $75 and $150.
Despite the aesthetics of the Rikiki, I prefer the sleekness of the 500GB eGo Helium I bought some weeks ago...and my LaCie Rugged Hard Disk, but that's me.
Diu has inspired me to write this blog. Diu is not just another island of India. It is probably one of the most peaceful islands of Indian subcontinent. If you are a person born and raised in a metropolitan, if you are a serious traveler than you would fall in love with this paradise. I have tried my best to provide maximum travel information in this blog about Diu.
Please feel free to email any suggestions to me on mrugesh.thaker@ymail.com
LOCATION: Diu is an Island city, district and a part on union territory. Diu is located in the southern region of Saurashtra. Saurashtra region is the western part of Gujarat state in India. Diu is separated from the mainland Gujarat by a tidal creek. With 3 beautiful beaches around it, Diu is not a part of Gujarat. Diu is administrated by the central government. It has an area of 40 square kilometers.
HISTORY: No history is available about since when the island is inhabited. In 1535 the emperor of Gujarat allowed Portuguese to construct a fort and maintain a garrison on the island. He allowed Portuguese to build a fort as a part of building a defensive alliance against the emperor of India, Humayun. Diu was under the Portuguese rule from 1545 until 1961.The Indian army got the island back from Portuguese in 1961
A MAJOR TOURIST SPOT : Because of sunny beaches and beautiful sunset, Diu attracts a lot of tourists. Nagoa beach, Chakrateerth beach and Ghoghla beach are 3 best beaches in Diu. There are 3 churches and a ShivTemple. A seashell museum, bird watch tower, Diu fort, fortim-do-mar (Pani kotha), the caves of Nayda are main attractions of Diu. Tourism is the heart of Diu.
BEACHES:
Nagoa beach: is a horseshoe shaped beach with various water sports facilities. A perfect and safe beach to swim and rest in the sunny weather. Napping under palm trees in cool breeze makes the experience memorable.
Ghoghla beach: is the largest and gentlest beach of Diu. You can do swimming, sunbathing, parasailing, surfing etc.
Chakrateerth beach: although no watersports and other activities are available, you can love the sandy beach. It has a beautiful sunset point and a memorial of Indian battleship INS Khukri which was destroyed by Pakistan in the 1971 war (It was the only Indian ship destroyed by Pakistan in the battle)
RELIGIOUS PLACES:
Gangeshwar Mahadev: Gangeshwar Mahadev is 3 kilometers from the Jethibai Bus Terminus of Diu. This beautiful and sacred place has 5 shiv-lingams. The Shiv-lingam gets an abhishek by the ocean when it is on high tide. The legend is that the Pandavas worshipped load Shiva here during their exile.
St.Paul's Church: St.Paul is a beautiful church dedicated to Virgin Mary. Built in 1610. It is perhaps one of the most elaborated Portuguese churches in India. The architecture style is lot like the churches of Goa. It is known for one of the best craftsmanship on the wood. St.Paul church would attract those seeking peace and god.
St.FrancisChurch: This church was built in 1593. It is still a place to worship. However, the cloister is used as a hospital.
St.ThomasChurch: It was built in Gothic style in 1598. Been converted into a museum, it has stone carving from earlier rulers, wooding carving, idols and antique statues. It looks beautiful in the evening when multicolored fountains and special lighting decorates the building.
OTHER PLACES:
Fortim-do-mar (Pani kotha) : A stone structure (a fort) built between the sea. Approximately a nautical mile from the mainland Diu. It also has a lighthouse and a place dedicated to the lady of the sea. Tourist boats are available to reach the Pani kotha.
Sea Shell museum: A unique and amazing museum for lovers of ocean life. Sea shells and several interesting sea creatures are displayed under the magnifying glass. There are approximately 2500 seashells in the museum.
Diu Fort: Among all the places, the Diu fort has a prominent position in the places of tourist interest. It is a huge and impressive structure. It was constructed between 1535 and 1541 by the Portuguese, the fort has gorgeous view of the sea and Panikotha. You feel the history and battle fought by gallant soldiers.
INS Khukri Memorial: It was inaugurated on 15th December, 1999 in memory of the heroic sailors and officer who chose not to stop fighting and leave ship until it completely sank. INS Khukri was a frigate of the Indian navy. In the war of 1971 three torpedoes shot by Pakistani navy sank it. It sank 40 nautical miles from Diu taking down 8 officers and 186 sailors. Except having a chance to save his life, captain Mahendra Nath Mulla (Mahavir Chakra winner) chose to go down with the warship. An example of spirit and courage of Indian navy officers. It was the one and the only ship destroyed by the Pakistani navy. Indian navy finished the whole Pakistani navy and the port of Karachi in just 48 hours.
SPEACIAITY - Those who are interested in food, Diu has a special variety for them which is found no where else in the country. It is called Hoka (Hyphoena indica) the only Indian tree which has African genus. Portuguese brought them from Africa. Surprisingly Diu has a great number of these trees. Probably because it is believed that the western part of Gujarat (the Saurashtra region) was the part of African mainland in Triassic age. The fruit of Hoka tree is tasty and edible. Hoka fruits are believed to be good for hearts.
TRANSPORTATION: Rickshaws, private buses and cars are available in Diu. However, the best way to explore Diu is on Bicycle or a motorcycle. Your can hire a Bicycle at $1.00 (approximately Rs.50.00) a day and Motorcycle at $3.00 (approximately Rs.150.00) a day.
HOW TO GET THERE: By air: Diu has an operational airport of Jet airways. There is a flight from Mumbai to Diu twice a week.
By train: The nearest major railway station is Veraval which is 90 kilometers from Diu. Veraval is connected to major cities like Ahmedabad and Mumbai. There are two daily trains to Veraval from Ahmedabad. More information on Indian Railways Website
WHERE TO STAY:Diu has a wide range of hotels offering comfortable accommodation and food. From a 3 star hotel costing $60.00 per day to a discount hotel costing $6.00 per day. Below is the list of good hotels to stay:
Delux hotels : (Rs,1000 to Rs.1700. Approximately $20.00 to $34.00) The Hoka resort, Hotel Ankur, Hotel Galaxy, Hotel Triveni and Hotel Alishan
Discount / Budget hotels : (Rs.500 to Rs.800. Approximately $12.00 to $20.00) -Hotel Aavkar and Hotel Sukoon.
FAMOUS PLACE NEARBY : The Jyotirlingam of Somnath is 2 hours from Diu. It is one of most important Shiva temples in India. It attracts 100,000 tourists every year.
Diu is also known for its seafood and liquor. As the Gujarat state has prohibition on liquor, the liquor lovers visit Diu to enjoy.
With the third Foundry Photojournalism Workshop scheduled to be held in Istanbul in June 2010, I thought of featuring Alex Webb's Istanbul: City of a Hundred Names showcased on the Magnum In Motion website as an inspiration to those interested in registering for the workshop.
The audio slideshow shows us Alex Webb's vision of Istanbul, a city of minarets, ATM machines and designer jeans. A historical and imperial city, Istanbul was the capital city of the Roman Empire, of the Eastern Roman Empire, the Latin Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. As one sees from the slideshow, the storytelling possibilities available in such an ancient city are just enormous, and will provide a wealth of exciting visual opportunities to photographers.
PhotoPhilanthropy's stated mission is to promote, support and connect photographers to non-profit organizations around the world. It has created a community for photographers, photo enthusiasts and non-profit organizations to network, to tell their stories, show their work, exchange ideas, find opportunities and financial support for their efforts.
It also encourages student, amateur and professional photographers to publish photo essays designed to educate and engage people in a wide variety of social campaigns.
Interestingly, it has also created The PhotoPhilanthropy Activist Award; an annual endorsement of excellence for professional, amateurs, and student photographers.
For the award, it received 219 essays from 187 photographers residing in over 30 different countries. Of these entries, 150 were from professionals, 49 from amateurs and 20 from students.
The 2009 Grand Prize winner was photographer Zoriah Miller on behalf of the International Rescue Committee.
Note : I have provided the link to the websites of train service, bus services and airlines at the end of the post. Please scroll until the bottom of the page.
Neilisland- Andaman and Nicobar
Neil island is situated in Andaman and Nicobar. The south western part of India. Neil is one of the several gorgeous islands of Andaman. An ideal holiday spot for those who loves nature. It is favorite among eco-friendly tourists. Beautiful beaches of Laxmanpur, Bharatpur and Sitapur are worth visiting. The bridge formation at the seas shore (the Howrah bridge) is a must see. The widest part of the island is 5 kms. You can walk on the whole island in about an hour.
The population is about 4000. Neil is referred as vegetable bowl of Andaman. There is not a huge market. Locals would love to cook you fish and vegetables while hiking. Sitapur beach is the main attraction. You can see live corals in shallow water and beautiful species of fishes.
Neil is connected with Port Blair (the capital of Andaman) 4 days a week. One way ticket costs Rs.200 (approx $4.00) Book your tickets atleast 3 days prior you visit. The boats leaves early in the morning at 6.30 am.
How to reach -You can reach Port Blair which is the Capital of Andaman from Kolkata or Chennai (3rd and 4th biggest Indian cities. Kolkata and Chennai have International airports and well connected with all major Indian cities)
Anjunabeach- Goa
Anjuna is a village in Goa. Place of one of the Brahman commodities. During the 60's and 70's it was the favorite destination of hippies.Besides the beach it is known to the travelers from all over the world for its flea market. This market has anything from Indian souvenirs to antiques. Once it was a hippie center of Goa is now one of the aging tourist destinations.
Anjuna is safe for watersports. White sands makes it awesome for sun bathing. It is favorite among sun starved European tourists.
How to reach - Anjuna is 18 kilometers (10 miles approx) from the Goa's capital city Panjim. Panjim is well connected to all the major cities of India by Railways, Airways and Buses.
Lakshadweep the paradise
Lakshadweep is probably among top 5 most beautiful beaches of the world. Lakshadweep is a Sanskirt word which means "1000 islands". It is the smallest union territory of India. It is only 200 to 300 kms from the Kerela coast. Out of hundreds, only 10 of the Islands are inhabited. The total land area is 11 sq mi or 32 square kms. The main language of the island is Malayalam and a dialect of Malayalam
Lakshadweep has a large scenic appeal. The water is crystal clear and beach is sunny. The ideal and best place for scuba diving. Lakshadweep cannot support big industries because of being a small region. Tourism is the only industry. World first low temperature thermal desalination plant was opened in Lakshadweep.
How to reach by Air- Lakshadweep only has 1 operating Aerodrome in Agatti. The Indian Airlines provides air service. From 2007, the Kingfisher airlines has started flights to Agatti from Bangalore (Karnataka) and Kochi Kerela.
By ship - The other islands has well connected ship services from Kochi or Calicut (Kerela) There are 5 ships from Kochi to reach the Lakshadweep islands. Advanced booking prior 4 days is recommended. There are larger ships which are operated between islands. Information about ship fares Click here - Website of Ship fares and timings
KovalamBeach– Paradise of the South (Kerala)
Kerela is called God's own country by world tourism. Kerela is blessed with beauty of hills, rainforests, beaches and backwaters. The beaches of Kerela are among best in the world. KovalamBeach is best of all beaches. It is totally opposite of Goa. Goa is for backpackers but Kerela is for those who want a peaceful vacation in nature's lap. The clam beauty attracts more upper-class tourists. The best time to visit is October to March.
Kovalam is on the west coast of Kerela. It is only 8 miles from Thiruvananthapuram (the capital city of Kerela state) The lush green surroundings around the beach, shade of tall coconut trees and coll breeze makes a memorable holiday. The international tourists prefer Kovalam to relax and get an Aayurvedic Herbal Massage. The delicious sea food attracts thousands and scuba diving with colorful corals is an experience of life time.
How to reach ? - Kovalam is only 30 minutes from Thiruvananthapuram which is the capital city of Kerela. Thiruvananthapuram is well connected to all the Major cities of India by Air, Road and Trains. Below is the Website links for airtravel.
Radhanagar Beach - Andaman
Radhanagar is probably one of the top 3 beaches of Andaman. It is full of natural beauty, white sand and a small tropical rainforest. It has an extra ordinary marine life which can be seen through naked eyes as the water is crystal clear.
How to reach - You can reach Andaman from Kolkata or Chennai (3rd and 4th biggest Indian cities. Metros with International airports) Radhanagar is well connected with Port Blair (the capital of Andaman) through regular ship service.
Benaulim Beach, Goa
This Portuguese named beach is not very well known. It is one of the reasons of it’s charm. It is a beach town a little south of Margao in Goa, India. It is in the center of Colva beach in South Goa. Being a fishing beach it gets fairly crowded in evening and weekends. The water is safe for swimming.
A legend says lord Parshurama shot an arrow from the SahyadriMountains and the town is now situated where the arrow landed. The place also sacred for Christians being the birthplace of Father Joseph Vaz.
How to reach - The town is well connected to the Goan capital of Panjim. Panjim is well connected to all major cities of India.
Minicoy - Lakshadweep
Minicoy is the second largest island of union territory of Lakshadweep. A prior permission is needed to enter Minicoy.It is cresent shaped and it is approximately 10 kilometers long. There is large lagoon deep enough for small ships.
A lighthouse built in 1885 is a good time to spent time. The cool breeze and the feeling of time being slow is awesome. The island has beautiful coral reef. Scuba diving facility is available. The beaches has change rooms and and facility to kayak and sail.
How to reach by Air- Lakshadweep only has 1 operating Aerodrome in Agatti. The Indian Airlines provides air service. From 2007, the Kingfisher airlines has started flights to Agatti from Bangalore
(Karnataka) and Kochi Kerela.
By ship - The other islands has well connected ship services from Kochi or Calicut (Kerela) There are 5 ships from Kochi to reach the Lakshadweep islands. Advanced booking prior 4 days is recommended. There are larger ships which are operated between islands. Information about ship fares Click here - Website of Ship fares and timings
Where to stay - There are 3 tourist cottages and a tourist house with a capacity of 20 beds..
Bondi is well known all over the world. It is Australia's best beach and probably the best of Oceania as well. It is in the Australian national heritage list. It is approximately 1 kms long. Located approximately 7 kms from the Sydney business centre, it is a favorite place for Sydney citizens. An underwater Shark net is shared during the summer months. Bondi Beach hosted the beach volleyball competition in the Summer Olympics of the year 2000. Numerous events such as the annual Miss Bondi and skateboarding competition is held every February.
How to reach - Bondi is a suburb of Sydney. It is very easy to get there as it is among the best known beaches of Australia. Sydney is Australia's biggest city and the capital of the State of New South Wales. Using public transport is recommended as parking can be a problem in Sydney. In some places the parking time is limited to 2 hours.
Bondi is well connected with Sydney transport service. Buses run to the beach at 10 minutes from Bondi junction. Railway station is about 2 kilometers from the beach.
A famous award-winning conflict photographer seeks an intern, for 3 days a week for three months, with demonstrable experience in photo and processing related tasks, but the position is unpaid.
And the blogosphere and photography forums erupt! Perhaps for good reason.
As one can imagine, photographers of all stripes with opinionated but honest points of view, others with axes to grind and a lot of personal luggage, all made their voices heard...which made for an interesting read.
Unfortunately, some of the commentary devolved into personal attacks on the famous photographer's character, and used ad hominem arguments. Such comments demean those who make them, are counter-productive and unnecessary. Yes, perhaps a tad understandable...but certainly not defensible. Understandable because of the state of the photo industry, and its throes during this difficult transition phase. Let's be honest, there's considerable frustration out there.
In the other corner of the ring are those (not too many) who claim that they'd take the unpaid internship job in a heartbeat...just to gain the experience to be working (albeit briefly) with the famous photographer. Some even go so far as saying they would pay for the privilege.
In my view, that is also not right. I recall my father telling me - at the very start of my career and on hearing that I had been hired by the then largest international bank in the world, then being sent on a 9 months arduous training course - that I ought to pay them to train me. Not surprisingly, my response was to roll my eyes as far back as they would go. I still have the same view.
There's also the notion that offering a non-paying internship brings only the most dedicated candidates...those with a can-do attitude and the hunger to work hard no matter what. The notion has merits, but it also has exploitative connotations.
So here's my personal opinion:
If the scope of the internship is essentially to bring coffee and doughnuts, push paper, make photocopies, and assist the famous photographer's assistants, then it's a job and should be paid as such.
If, on the other hand, the internship is truly an opportunity to learn, observe, assist and be part of the famous photographer's work flow, then it's an internship in the real sense of the word. Such an opportunity can provide tangible rewards to the intern's future photo career. Who wouldn't want a letter of recommendation from such a renowned photographer?
Having said that, I also believe it would be commendable for the famous photographer(s) to provide a stipend to the intern; some token amount to at least cover out of pocket expenses, such as food and transport. After all, we're talking about New York City, an incredibly expensive city. It's possible the famous photographer had no idea that a request for an intern was made, and that it was his assistants/staff who decided to bring in extra help or to cover some of their vacation time, and getting a worker for free would be an ideal solution.
Luminaries of the photo industry have a responsibility to use their immense influence and put forward their example to encourage newcomers, and those who are still struggling to make their talent visible. Generosity is always an admirable trait in people, and rarely goes unrewarded.
As to those who believe that fame spoils people, here's a quote by Somerset Maugham:
"The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic, and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary, it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind. Failure makes people bitter and cruel.”
There are many examples of this being true. The Foundry Photojournalism Workshop is such an example. A dozen or more of excellent and established photographers give up a week or more of their time to teach and encourage emerging photographers...and they make a difference.
Is 3rd largest island of Hawaii (by land area) and most populous of all Hawaii islands. It has a total land area of 596.7 square miles. Although It doesn't have a rail or a road connection, it is hottest tourist spot in the USA. Home to about 900,000 people, the state capital is Honolulu which is the largest city and the state capital.
Honolulu has everything you can think of. From 5 star restaurants to road side cafes. From finest boutiques to side walk t-shirt vendors. The city has lush green spaces and also the skyscrapers.
Hanauma Bay, Waikīkī Beach, Kailua Beach, Lanikai Beach, Waimanalo Beach, Ala Moana Beach, Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay, Sandy Beach are some of the best beaches.
Getting around in Honolulu is easy. City bus is available from 6.00 am until midnight. The bus ride is very cheap and cost only $1 per ride with transfers if you head in the same general direction.
Port Moresby is starting to rain these days, and becoming greener and greener. Colourful flowers have good contract with the green back ground and decorate the town with Red & Yellow. This is the start of flower season in Papua New Guinea.
I've described Jehad Nga as being a master of chiaroscuro and his new work Turkana just reaffirms and even compounds this well-deserved appellation. His new work is just beautiful and details of each photograph must be slowly absorbed. In Jehad's photography, I guess less is more...and his play of light against the colorful garments is just exquisite.
To view Turkana, log on to Jehad's website, and click on From Here On-In Galleries.
The gallery's overview starts with this:
"Forgotten by a government that hardly felt as their own, Kenya's Turkana tribe is withering in number as a drought devastates the Horn of Africa."
The Turkana are a Nilotic people of Kenya, numbering about 340,000, who live in the Turkana District in northwest Kenya, a dry and hot region bordering three countries, Uganda, Sudan and Ethiopia.
It's expected that an exibition of the Turkana photographs will soon be shown at the Bonni Benrubi gallery in New York City.
Jehad was born in Kansas, but moved to London, where he was raised. In his early 20s and living in Los Angeles, he discovered a book by photographer Natasha Merritt. The book convinced him that he could use his own digital compact during a backpacking trip to southeast Asia. By 2002 he was traveling through the Middle East, and by the following year, Jehad made his way to Baghdad photographing for the New York Times.
Over the recent years, Jehad covered Somalia, Kenya, Iraq, Liberia, Libya, Darfur, Ethiopia and Iran, providing stories for major publications such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Time, Fortune and Forbes magazines. He also won several honors, including American Photo magazine's Emerging Artists 2007 issue and for World Press Master Class 2008.
I featured Jehad Nga many times on TTP. You can catch all the posts here.
Bora Bora is an Island in the French Polynesia. French Polynesia is an overseas territoryin the Pacific Ocean under the French rule. Bora Bora is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. The island only has about 8,800 people (August 2007) As the island is too small to hold any large industry, the island’s main industry is tourism. Several resorts have been built in the past few years surrounding the lagoon.
How to reach –You must begin the journey with reaching the capital city. The biggest island of the French Polynesia is Tahiti-Nui. Papeete is the capital city of French Polynesia. Papeete is situated on Tahiti- Nui. It has an International airport (Faa'a International Airport) Bora BoraIsland is well connected with Papeete with Airlines and Ships. Below are the website links of International airlines which has regular flights to Papeete :
How to travel within the Islands by Air -You can use the Air Tahiti flights which is regional airline based in Tahiti. It connects all 46 islands of French Polynesia. The website of Air Tahiti is ---->> http://www.airtahiti.aero/home.php
How to travel within the Islands by Sea - After you arrive in the capital city of Papeete, there are several seacrafts which makes regular trips to Bora Bora. Please click on this link to get details about boats and Yatchs -->> Weblink to boats and yatch services
Once you get to the Bora Bora, you can rent a car, scooter or bicycle to roam around the island. Please avoid hitchhiking as most islands are too small, the danger factor is low and most drivers will avoid you. Book a vehicle at the Bora Bora activity centre. Link to the activity centre is http://www.boraboraisland.com/activitycenter/rentals.html#boats
Where to stay – Below is the list of less expensive family hotels in the Bora Bora
It is gorgeous, it is pure fun and it is voted by the Discovery channel as the best beach by region. Clifton is the suburb of Cape Town, S.Africa. The Cifton beach has been awarded for environmental, safety and tourist standards. There are 4 beaches in the Clifton beach. Only the first beach attracts family and crowds (The second beach attracts gay men) It is at number 8 in the Top 10 Topless beaches in the World.
How to reach - The biggest (Johannesburg International Airport) of South Africa is well connected to all Major International Cities. The Cape Town International Airort is second busiest airport of South Africa. It has direct flights from London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Singapore and Buenos Aires. As Cape town is one of the major cities of South Africa, taxi rental is easy. Any hotel reception will help.
ADE Bali mulai Desember 1st 2009 sd February 28th 2010 menawarkan:
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adapun untuk saat ini yang sangat ramai di kunjungi adalah KINTAMANI TOUR, TANAH LOT TOUR, dan BEDUGUL TOUR seperti yang terlihat pada gambar terbaru di bawah ini:
Bagi anda yang suka berpetulang , Ade Bali juga mengajak kalian semua untuk menelusuri keindahan sungai TELAGA WAJA RAFTING sepanjang kurang lebih 12 Km. harga 400.000/ person sudah termasuk Lunch, Equipment,serta transfer go and back hotel, min 2 orang.
