Africa!
March 4, 2007 | Filed Under Personal by michael |
This doesn’t even begin to do justice to the things we saw and the people we met while in Africa this past Month, but we’ve had so many people ask, we thought we’d give a sneak peek into out trip. Here’s a few for the blog.
We had the privilege of staying in this small hut in Kipkaren
Not really sure what to do, this boy remained stoic even when I stopped to photograph him
Busy & Calm
Landing on a wet tarmac, this man brought our luggage into the terminal despite the rain
Little Miss Sunshine – Emi was given an umbrella because the sun was so intense
Just after the rain, just before supper
Red Laces on Red Brick, a 4yr old ready for school in the morning
An orphan takes the clothes off the line before the evening rain
Lunch Break – Passing through a small community I snapped a few during lunch
An Inquisitive orphan wants to see how Emi uses the camera.
This is a church, Emi snapped this from the car as we drove past
Once orphans, these brothers now have something to smile about
Maize fields and marshmellows
Morning role call at the primary school
Sunday Best – This girl wears her best dress for Church
Evening clouds after rain
While we talked with his father, this boy opted to kick back in the morning sun
View from my bed in the morning – The glorious mosquito net
A young graduate from the local AA program has newfound hope & sobriety
Kerosene Morning Lessons: 5:45am – Primary school
Morning Light – On our way to the school at 5:30am we grabbed this shot
Despite having full blown AIDS, this man (Kibet) has something to smile about
Sneakers in morning light. Orphan brothers in Primary School.
We received a musical performance from the students in this class. It was surprisingly cold that morning.
This bike is also a taxi. Note the additional seat just above the rear tire.
Buffalo wings w/ a side of flies
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These pictures are beautiful. I love the smiles on the faces of the children. And the colors are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing them.
Hi Emi & Michael! These are fantastic!!! I’ve been waiting to see these and they are beautiful! Love that photo of Emi, reminds me of a movie. Too bad we can’t do the midnight prime rib in Vegas… hee hee :0) Miss you!
The people and the landsacpe of Kenya are so beautiful. Only you guys could do them justice with photographs!!
Thank you for capturing my beloved Kenya with such beauty and realness. You truly captured the people and the country for who and what they are. Thank you for bringing them back to us. I don’t think I’ve ever seen pictures that so capture “Kenya.” What a blessing. We are so thankful for you and can’t wait to see more!
simply beautiful.
Incredible concert of sights to me. Celebration of life and joy and existence. God in his revelation of himself leaves men with gifts to be used to celebrate Him. He is our portion so His the glory.
Wow! You inspire me to return to Kenya and take many photos. Now, if I can only figure out how to take beautiful pictures like yours! These are INCREDIBLE. Thank you for capturing the heart of the people and the land so well.
Michael and Emi, Jeremy and I just sat and looked at these. Can’t say anything… words don’t do it justice!
AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! Really, those photos are UNBELIEVABLE!!! That must have been such an uplifting experience. The people are so beautiful and the children look so innocent of heart. You and your husband are truly gifted and you can see your love for photography. It exudes through every picture. Thank you again for all your kind words. I can’t wait to hear more about your trip next time I see you.
Take care,
Janet
Wow! What incredible pictures! I visited Kenya in July/August and your pictures made me feel like I was back. It is especially good to see Kibet! Thank you for sharing your gift!
These photos are absolutely beautiful. I will be leaving to spend 6 weeks with ELI in Kenya in just under 2 months, and your photos gave me a new surge of excitement and anticipation. God has clearly blessed you with great talent. Thank you for using that gift and sharing it!