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Here’s another picture from a country I consider one of the most photogenic I’ve ever visited: Mongolia. This camel, on the other hand, may not be the most beautiful of creatures – it could use a good dentist, among other things! – but it made for an interesting subject for photography. I took this picture [...]
In 1995 I traveled to India to visit a friend who was studying in Varanasi (Benares). I decided to make a side trip to Nepal and took a bus north to the border, where I switched to another bus to the village of Sauraha, the gateway to Chitwan National Park. Sauraha and Chitwan are located [...]
One of Kyoto’s most famous sights is Kinkaku-ji, more commonly known to foreigners as the Golden Pavilion. Originally built as a retirement villa for Yoshimitsu, the third Ashikaga shogun (1358-1408). After his death, the pavilion was converted into a Zen temple. In 1950 a young monk/university student set fire to the temple and burned it [...]
In March 2008 I spent part of a day in Seoul, South Korea. It was a rushed visit, so I didn’t have time for in-depth exploration, but one place I did visit was the Gyeongbok (or Gyeongbokgung) Palace, the heart of the city during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). The palace was completed in 1395 but [...]
Here’s a photo from a country I consider one of the most photogenic places in the world: Mongolia. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit twice as the tour manager for National Geographic Expeditions trips, and I’ve fallen in love with the vast open spaces and dramatic scenery, welcoming people, and fascinating mix of modern and [...]
I took this picture in March 2008 while in Beijing, China, as a tour manager. Much of the Forbidden City overflows with visitors, but our group had special access to a number of areas that are closed to most tourists, including this secluded courtyard.
In early 1995 I spent a few weeks in northern India, where one of my favorite places I visited was Jaipur and its surrounding area in the vibrant province of Rajasthan. I took this photo at Amber Fort, a short distance outside Jaipur. This family was selling water to visitors, and I was struck by [...]
In March 2008 I was in Shanghai as a tour manager for a special program examining the role of China in the changing Far East. During a rare period of free time I wandered along the city’s famous seaside promenade, the Bund, across the river from the futuristic buildings of the Pudong district. Amidst the [...]
In February 1995 I traveled to India to visit a friend who was studying in the ancient holy city of Varanasi (also known as Benares). One day at dawn we took a boat out on the Ganges River to watch the sunrise. It was very peaceful, a far cry from the constant bustle that characterized [...]
Taken in July 2008. I was in Mongolia as the tour manager for a National Geographic Expeditions trip that included a few days in the Gobi Desert. Horses are still essential to the Mongolian culture, and this horseman showed us how he uses the traditional Mongolian uurga, a loop of rope on a long [...]
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