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Photography is an important way for people to communicate. Images convey emotion and can provoke powerful responses in viewers that can be difficult to convey with words, images "speak" to the viewer and have the ability to transgress cultural and language boundaries.  News and documentary photographers entering war torn countries have presented us with numerous images that say more than could ever be spoken in words. It is these thought provoking pictures that draw people in, myself included, it develops their curiosity about a place and the yearn to travel, to discover for themselves and piece together an understanding of a part of history. 

Open your eyes

Taking photographs is more than just a visual diary for me when I'm travelling. The camera enables me to see…to stop and observe the things that are occurring around me. It alerts my senses, I focus on the detail, explore different angles and then compose. I capture a moment. 

Recording 'moments' with a camera while travelling is a valuable way of passing on knowledge, and of documenting the world and time we live in.

Sharing

A camera attracts attention, people are curious and will react in different ways according to their cultural background and sensibilities. In developing countries I've been requested by people to photograph them so they can see themselves on my camera's viewfinder, or have me send them a copy. It creates conversation, skills are shared and developed. These cross cultural interactions and sharing of information is as important to the traveller as it is to the person having their photo taken. Photography and cameras are not always welcome, trying to sneak a photo will not win you any friends and in some cases may be unlawful. When going somewhere new and exciting make an effort to learn about the culture, the people, some of the language, and the environment. Have awareness and be mindful  so you that you aren't inadvertently offensive or behave disrespectfully. 

Travelling, not being a tourist

When you stop being a tourist and begin to really explore the world you can learn about so many things…
             culture and language

             food

             environment

             geography and climate

             history.....the list goes on.

But nothing is more valuable than learning about yourself.  

Explore. Go beyond your front door….

I encourage you to learn about the world in images. Think about the places that are represented and the people in the photographs. Open your eyes and minds….imagine, explore and then go!!!