The Creative Act

A lucky shot of two kids just being.

This is the site of a community health care center that is chronically overrun by demand of the extreme poor. Despite the overwhelming need, they do extremely good work. If anyone would like to contribute to what they are doing, let me know!

I just had yet another annoying argument with my old school folks about fair trade coffee. I hate to sound like the preachy type, but goddammit there is no excuse for not shelling out the 10 cents it costs extra per cup to buy fair trade. I’ve documented the effects of fair trade, and seen with my own eyes the impacts it can have on the livelyhoods of producers. Despite it’s problems, it is a very real way to make a HUGE difference for producers.

This is a photo of a traditional coffee ceremony in Addis Ababa. The coffee there is some of the best in the world, but most producers are locked into extremely unfair trading patterns that limit fair trade certification. So if you do find Ethiopian fair trade coffee, buy it! It’s rare and they need the support.

Some of the first christian churhes were built in Ehtiopia. I wonder if there is a link between the level of religious devotion (see abandonment) and dire poverty?

A wicked jazz show I caught in Copenhagen a few weeks ago. I have a real thing for pretty jazz singers! Beyond that I find this to be a classic, timeless shot.

Simon took me into his home in Addis to drink coffee and chew mirra. It took me being high on the stuff for a few hours before I noticed this amazing composition.

Water crisis during a cholera outbreak in Lusaka, Zambia

What really happened for this picture is that I was trying to just photograph the hair that got stuck to my lens (top, center). I accidently took this shot, which turned out alright.

This is a very delicious orange. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

My neighbour was actaully looking through the window at me looking at him through my lens. He then quickly closed the curtain. He’s since moved out.