Ponte JK at Christmas

Ponte JK Brasilia, Brazil

The world famous Ponte JK in Brasilia, Brazil, lite up at night with a splash of color for Christmas. Well, it Christmas time again. I actually  always enjoyed the 24th or Christmas Eve the best. So, for me this is a time to reflex on the pass year. And what a year it's been for me. The good new is God (Jesus) is still on my side. I am comforted in the fact that my Mighty Savoir, the Prince of Peace and King of Kings, can never leave me, abandon me or hurt me in anyway. And that my friends is good news! As one of the lines to one of my favorite songs says "With Christ at my side I am Destined to Win."  Blessings to all as we celebrate the birth of the True and Living God who came to earth to save us, forgive us, and give us an Abundant life to all who believe in Him.  For it is written that every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord of All.  

Torre de TV

Torre de TV at Sunset

The Torre de TV Tower in Brasilia, Brazil, lit up like a Christmas Tree as the sunsets behind it. One thing about shooting at night in Brasilia, at Christmas time is well, it's not cold. With tempertures at a pleasant 75 degrees it makes night time photography a joy. And yes this Tower is open to the public with a spectacular view of the city lights from above.

Maria José

Maria José 

Maria José, with her great big smile.

Sometimes while walking around looking for interesting thing or people to photograph I'll come across someone like this lady Maria José. To me the lines on her face told the story of a life that has been somewhat hard at times. She has five children that she hardly gets see and a husband that abandon her years ago. But, with all that she still manages to smile and has a great outlook on life. She actually made my day with her beautiful smile and kind words of "God bless you" as she left.    

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.