Colombia's Day

The Lovely Antonia from Bogota, showing off  her Baby Bump

Fans from Brazil and Colombia come together. 

Young Colombian Fan Showing off the Flag

Today was a big win for Colombia as they beat Ivory Coast, in Brasilia 2-1. The enthusiasm was high as mostly fans from Colombia entered the Stadium. It seems that Ivory Coast fan where few and far between to find not sure why. However I did finally see a few sitting under a tree near the stadium watching the game on a TV that was actual propped up on the tree.

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.

Natural Light Portraits

Young boy eating bread

Woman begging for money Puerto Salgar, Colombia

Sometimes, you don't always have your trusty speed-light with you and just have to go with what you got. The young boy in the top photo is a perfect example. Had I filled in his shadow side with flash I would have change the mood and look of the photo. With the woman below had I used a little fill flash I believe she would of slapped me upside my head seeing how she was only three feet from me and not in a very good mood.

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.

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!!

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 

Wall Art?

Stay out of Prison 

I wasn't sure if this was wall art, an advertisement for staying out of prison or graffiti? 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.

Hang'n Out

With my Brother

Vivian waiting for some friends

Young kids hanging out at the Parque Biblioteca Espana, in Medellin, Colombia. I ask the young man Raul, in the top photo if that was his girlfriend, he said no it's my sister Julia. Then Julia, was quick to point out he can't get a girlfriend.

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.

Metro Cable

Metro Cable

Metro Cable going through the Barrio Santo Domingo

This Cable car known as the Metro Cable in Medellin, will take you from the center of town with one stop in the Barrio Santo Domingo, and then on to the top of the mountain at an elevation of over nine thousand feet.

Motorcyclist

Woman Biker

Cyclist on the Streets

Bike Repair Shop

Motorcycles are very popular in Colombia, you'll see them everywhere because of the heavy traffic you can dart in and out of traffic and get to your destination quicker.