Editors note: this is an updated version of an article I published here nearly three years ago. Ancient Games Go North Here's a study I stumbled across that combines three of my favorite things: The Arctic, the Arab world and…
Thinking about traveling to Morrocco's ever-popular Marrakech? If the food, markets and nightlife aren’t tempting enough, the city’s incredible medieval features are reason alone to make the trip. Here’s a quick guide of what not to miss: Ben Youssef Madrasa…
White Headed Buffalo Weaver I really loved this shot but could not squeeze it in before I left for Europe in March. So, here it is. A passerine native to East Africa, the 'buffalo' part of its name comes from…
African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) and his buddy...the African Spoonbill. Spotted in Orlando, Florida. Overall, I'm happy with the shot but I did not get the right aperture setting to get both of the birds in focus. ##
Pictures from Ethiopia’s Omo Valley by award-winning photographer Joey L. A massive hydro-electric dam, Gibe III, is under construction on the Omo. When completed it will destroy a fragile environment and the livelihoods of the tribes, which are closely linked to the river…
(Taba, Egypt. January 1992) The man leaned down, coughed, cleared his throat with a rough scraping sound and spat a massive, grayish brown glob of phlegm right in the center of my passport. “Isra-eil people shit!” he shouted. That was…
Travel to Marrakech was an exciting ride in an overcrowded taxi. In a back alley we saw some men working with raptors, training them to hunt. They weren't terribly excited for us to watch but they finally agreed to a photo. ##
