Make a Joyful Nosie

Edgar, leading in song

Los Cinco Rumberos de Colombia, Playing for Change 

Armando pounding out the Rhythm  

The Bible is full of versus about music and the power of music especially in book of Psalms. The Bible also names the the first musician on earth; Jubal was his name found  in Genesis 4 vs.21. David is good example of using music for power as he was called upon by King Saul to play for him to drive a tormenting spirit away. So, music in a sense can be use in three different ways.  1.Good; to glorify God through Praise and and Worship and breaking down strongholds. 2.Evil; we see this everyday especially in today's modern music from pop to rock to rap. 3. Neutral; music that is not use for moral or immoral proposes like these guy's on the streets here in Bogota, Colombia just playing some traditional music that's designs to make you feel good and you go about your daily business.

Street Food Anyone?

Young Lady Roasting Corn, Sausage, and Potatoes. Bogota, Colombia.  

Fried Plantains and Potatoes Chips  

It seems there is no shortage of street food anywhere in the world I have traveled from Mexico, to China, to Argentina, to New York City. I guess the big question is would I eat any of it? Well, that depends on hungry I would have to be. I must admit there are times when I pass by one these vendors that their food really smells good. In Brazil, where I live, starting at about six o'clock every evening they begin to roast or barbecue a lot meat on the street filling the air with a very pleasant aroma that can be very temping when your walking home and your hungry.

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.

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!!

It's a Knock Out!!

End of the Fight

And the winner is?

After one round of fast and furious fighting Pablo, delivered the the knock out punch to Manuel who went down for count of 10. The good news  is both recovered from their injuries and no teeth were lost. They were protesting something, but nobody knows what. Photo taken in Bogota, Colombia 

That Time of the Year

Cerro de Monserrate

Santa

Well, its getting close to that time of year. My first Christmas out of the USA, in many years. Here in South America, there's no ACLU, so everyone has the Christmas spirit no interference from the left kicking and screaming like babies. Photos taken in Bogota, Colombia.

Publimetro

The Publimetro Newspaper

Yenny off Work

While walking the streets of any major city I travel to I sometimes come across things and wonder what are they selling? Sometimes it's obvious, sometimes it's not. I thought this young lady above had something to do with traffic. With her bright orange colors I thought her logo read something about public transportation. I was wrong she was giving away a free newspaper publication called Publimetro. Because it rains a lot in Bogota, she a little shelter she can stand under (pictured behind her) and that's where she also keeps the papers.  


I happen to come by as she getting off work and she was kind enough to let me take this portrait of her. Thank You Yenny.

Little Guy Enjoying the View

Watching the View

Clouds Rolling In 

Junior, watching the clouds roll in from 10,500 feet atop Mount Monserrate, Bogota, Colombia.

Bogota By Night

Young Lady Checking Out The View From Above

City Lights Of Bogota

The city of 7 million plus inhabitants Bogota, as night starts to fall reviling how spread out the city is.

City Life

Students walking through the park- Bogota, Colombia

Couple Strolling Along Downtown Bogota

Like a lot of big cities life just moves on with people for the most part minding their own business and going to there next destination weather that be home, school the coffee shop (No Starbucks here) a library of just hanging out in the park.

Cerro de Monserrate

Church on Top of Monserrate

View of Bogota As The Clouds Move On

This church that sits atop Mount Monserrate is about 10,500 feet above sea level. It's a lot cooler up there than in the city (Bogota) and clouds and rain come passing through at various intervals blocking the view of the city. All you have to do is wait a few minutes and the view of the city will open up again giving you a spectacular view once again.

Mount Monserrate

View of Bogota From Mount Monserrate

View From Other Side Looking Away From City

The top of Mount Monserrate gives you quite a view of the city of Bogota, Colombia, the view even gets more spectacular as the sun goes down and the city lights begin to appear.

Vendedora

Vendedora

This young lady works long and hard hours selling her scarfs (as shown here) on the streets of Bogota, Colombia, that are hand made in Ecuador, were she is from. I had a delightful time chatting with her one day and getting to know a little about her. And yeah, I bought a scarf from her.

Animal People

Young people in support of animal rights.

Young people dress like animals to support the favorite pet. I always thought this was more of an American thing but apparently has spread to other parts of the world. Photo taken in Plaza de Bolivar, Bogota, Colombia

Lights Camera Action!!

Movie Set Bogota, Colombia

I stumbled across this movie set in Bogota, the other day. I struck up a converstion with the producer of the show and asked him if he needed any authentic looking actors, he gladly took my phone number and I'm still waiting for a call.

Contrast of Buildings

A tale of two buildings. The blue one is obvious care for with someone living in it and the other one with graffiti looks abandon or at best, just not well care for since this is an expense neighborhood in the Candelaria section of Bogota.

Another Working Horse

Horse pulling Cart

Yesterdays post featured working horses of another kind, horses that are well cared for and probably live in barns. This horse, works hard all day pulling a cart for his owner and having to dodge traffic along the way.

Work Horse

Down through the ages horses have always been use to assist man in his work, that still holds true today. As I was walking  the streets of Bogota, I could hear the sound of hoofs echoing down the street as the local police department were bring there horses back from a public display of there magnificent animals. I believe they had about a dozen horses that they were showing the public that day.

Mural

Mural, Bogota, Colombia

I came across this Mural the other day and wanted to photograph it. I didn't realize at first that there was a man passed out at the bottom of it. I felt bad for the poor guy for I really don't like showing people at there low point, but it also a fact of life in every major city through out the world, some worst than others.

Biking

Man talking to wife on cell phone.

Young rider on a short lease.

On Sundays, in Colombia, biking is very big. They even close one of the main drags in the city so that cyclist can ride freely without  having to watch for traffic.