Monday, February 12, 2007

Those CRAZY Kenyans

Jambo!

hi guys. I'm having some African (or maybe Jessica) technical difficulties....check back tomorrow. I have to download some software....add some titles, etc...

As for the images below. My friend Sam is a pilot and took me in a 4 person Cherokee airplane. Oh boy, it was a little freaky, but an amazing experience and I can't wait to go back up...

there is so much more to come!!!!

lv,
jesss

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Welcome

Hello Everyone, Welcome to my travel photography blog.... Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments about the blogsite or the photographs. My email is jcscranton15@yahoo.com

Also, my work will be displayed at the Northeastern University Art Gallery in the Curry Student Center from Jan. 4th to Jan. 22nd. I will be having an opening on Thursday Jan. 12th from 6:30 to 9pm if you would like to meet the artist and ask any questions. It should be a fun night, so come on down.

10 percent of individual photography sales will go the Veerni Project to help rural women in Rajasthan, India. For more information on Veerni Project check out the website, www.veerni.org

For directions to the Curry Student Center, please look at the Northeastern University website, http://www.neu.edu/ Northeastern's campus is located opposite the Museum of Fine Arts. Thanks for looking!!! Jessica

Tuesday, September 06, 2005

On the Beach in Thailand

Oh Thailand, beaches...horses...beer... what else could I ask for??? Kristin, Jim and I on the beach... I was too chicken to ride a horse...instead, I took a swim and ate some fresh pineapple...hard life. Posted by Picasa

Horse Festival, Litang, China.

Little Tibetan Children performing in tradtional outfits at the Litang horse-racing festival. Posted by Picasa
A man in the crowd waiting for the Tibetan dancing to begin. I stayed in Litang for 5 days and I never saw horses race, however, I had a great time mingling with Tibetans, eating momos and camping under the stars. Tibetans are wonderful people. Posted by Picasa
Another Tibetan house that was restored by the Chinese government.  Posted by Picasa
Tibetan Monastery. Litang, China. The Chinese government is starting to rebuild monasteries that were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. Posted by Picasa
Young performer. Litang, China. Horse-racing festival.  Posted by Picasa
Old man at monastery. Litang, China Posted by Picasa
Mountain View, Litang, China. I loved it here... could stay forever...well, maybe not... Posted by Picasa
The 'bad ass' monk near a Tibetan flag monument. Litang, China. Posted by Picasa
Tibetan Building. Litang, China.  Posted by Picasa
White horse. Litang, China. Horse-racing festival.  Posted by Picasa
Kids playing on bikes. Litang, horse racing festival. Posted by Picasa
Some child monks hitching a ride back to town. Litang, China. Horse racing festival. Posted by Picasa
My Tibetan friend. She was living in a camp near to our tent. She made me this wreath of flowers. She was such a sweet and beautiful girl. I wanted to wrap her up in a box and bring her home with me. Litang, China at the Horse-racing festival.  Posted by Picasa
Chinese Police overseeing the Tibetan festival... The communist party keeps all Tibetan activities on a tight leash. Posted by Picasa
Monks on motorcycles. Always makes me giggle. Litang, China at the Horse racing festival. Posted by Picasa

The Tibetan Village, Tibet/China

I found my friends' village. I stayed for 5 days, met their parents, helped wheat farm and ate sheep meat from the bone. The experience was amazing. My pictures are semi-ok; however, I focused my efforts on smiling and happy photos for my friends. I would go back here in a heartbeat. The best people I have ever met....

My Friends live in exile in Mcleod Ganj, India and I decided to visit their parents while trekking China/Tibet. I had an emotional 5 day visit in this village. No one spoke English and I had no method of communicating with their families. They took me into their homes with open arms and I was humbled by the gracious matter. I will never forget their red cheeks and beautiful smiles. Posted by Picasa
The view of the mountains from the village...not to shabby.  Posted by Picasa
Men and Women hard at work... Dawn til Dusk...they never stop...it was amazing to watch.  Posted by Picasa
Khabom's family and ME...the first day I arrived. I was served milk butter tea and bread. The Village, somewhere in China.  Posted by Picasa
Khabum's father inspecting the hay.  Posted by Picasa
Khabom's brother and niece. Khabom has never met his little niece since he has lived in exile for ten years. In fact, none of my friends have been home in a decade. I began this journey to my friends’ village for selfish reason (basically my photography), however, I never imagined the impact my presence would have on the families. I was hugged and kissed. Tears of joy and sadness set the scene. I was deeply moved by these people and their hard working lifestyle. Posted by Picasa
Thakhla's family. Mom, Brother, wife and children. We are finishing our breakfast.  Posted by Picasa
Thaklha's brother...getting ready for the non-stop work day.  Posted by Picasa