Urban Shoot

Joseph Anthony

Angie 

I love finding different backdrops or setting to shoot against such as this one I came in Bogota, Colombia, a few weeks ago. I didn't have much time to pull off  a lot of shots but I was happy with what I got.  Such is life sometimes, not enough time. But, its taught me to work fast and make the most of  what I have.  So, I thank my two willing participants for helping me out with these images.

Family Portraits

Andrea with her five beautiful children

Israel L and Israias R

Larissa, Andrea  and Leuana 

Well, today is Thanksgiving in the US. A time when families get together to eat to much food and a chances for liberal's to get all bent out shape. Anyways, this is one beautiful Brazilian family that I had to privileged to photograph the other day. What I was most impressed with is that although very poor they where also very happy, well behaved and welcomed me with open arms. May God bless them and watch over them everyday.

Washington DC

Washington Monument

Washington DC, Capital Building

No matter what your party affiliation is one thing I have learned over the years is, that if you put your hope in a political party you will always be disappointed. No one party can solve problems that are spiritual like we have today in America, a nation that is slowing turning it's back on God. For me personally the outcome of the election was definitely a call to prayer and repentance. As far I can remember this was the first time in are nations history that the two men running for office were not Christians.

So, as a christian, I'l be praying for the President to be given wisdom and understanding to guide this nation and not destroy it. May God help us in turning are hearts back to him. Jesus Christ the hope of glory. 

Buffalo Milk

Not as easy as it looks

Now, lets try that again

Way out in the boonies of Colombia, near the town Puerto Salgar, there is a lot of rich farmland. So rich, not only for planting crops, but for highly prized Buffalo milk and cheese. I came across this farmer who was milking his Buffalo's for the morning  and ask if I could take some photos of him milking his herd. Better yet, how about a photo of me learning how milk these highly prized animals.

My Nephew-Mi Sobrino

Joseph Anthony in Bogota, Colombia

Joseph Anthony in Puerto Salgar, Colombia

Joseph Anthony & Me somewhere in Bogota

Sometimes life can be unfair and deal you a hard blow such as was the case of my nephew who back in 2003 his mother disappeared.  Thank God, for a loving caring family back in Colombia, that has taken good care of him for almost the pass ten years. This young man is very focus and know what he wants in life. He enrolled himself in an English class in Bogota, Colombia, and learn to speak English in eight month so he can come to the US to study. With the help of God, I'll do all I can to support him and see to it that he will chance to succeed.

As the Bible says in Jeremiah 27: 11 For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for harm, to give you a future and a hope. 

So no matter what's happen up to this point I know that God is faithful and the gates of hell will not prevail. Thank you King Jesus!!

Dia das Crianças

Today was Dia das Crianças in Brazil, a wonderful day to celebrate this joyous occasion at Igreja Cristã Evangélica in Asa Norte.  Kids were brought in from the satellites cities to hear the Word of God, play games and then enjoy a good meal. You can let kids go home hungry, or adults for that fact.

Joy of Music

Raquel on the drum

Gabriela  Dancing

Without music the world would be a pretty dull place. There's not a culture on earth that doesn't play or is not effected by music. It all started with a guy named Jubal, the first musician on earth. Psalm 150: 4a Praise him with the drum and dancing. 5b & 6 praise him with the loud clanging cymbals. Let everything that lives sing praises to the Lord.  Remember if you don't praise him, the rocks will.