Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Portfolio Shoot - Brett
This morning I shot for my roommate Brett for a little while. He needed some head-shots for his portfolio, and I was happy to help him out. We shot on Balboa near the base of Newport Pier...
Monday, April 7, 2008
Peru
Flew in yesterday from Peru. I was there with a small team of leaders from my church as we prepare to lead a larger team back to Pucallpa this September. This was certainly one of the most beautiful places I had ever seen. Cusco reminded me of some of the old cities in Italy, and going to Machu Picchu was definitely one to cross off my bucket list. I know these pictures don't necessarily tell the story of the whole trip, but they're the ones I like, so they're the ones I'm showing!
Ancient streets of Cusco, the walls on each side are original, built around 1100 AD. The drainage canal down the center was either storm water management, irrigation, or both.
Plaza de Armas in downtown Cusco. Both of the building are Spanish Catholic churches built on top of Inca ruins.
The coca leaf can be made into cocaine through a difficult chemical process, and great quantities. In its small, original form, the coca leaf is chewed to reduce the ill effects of altitude sickness, necessary since Cusco sits around 12,000 feet above sea level.
My fiance Michelle during the train ride to Machu Picchu. It was a little chilly on the train!
Taylor near the peak of Huaynu Picchu, making his way toward the top.
Michelle descending some of the "Inca Steps" on Huayna Picchu. These steps have been in place for over 600 years.
The view from the sun temple atop Machu Picchu looking over the ancient city at Huayna Picchu in the background.
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Stalin. Yes, this boy's name is Stalin, and he is totally awesome.
Cup in the local church in Pucallpa.
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This curious little girl watched us pass by in the Amazon community of La Perla.
Panorama stitch of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains over Aguas Calientes from the top of Huayna Picchu
Ancient streets of Cusco, the walls on each side are original, built around 1100 AD. The drainage canal down the center was either storm water management, irrigation, or both.
Plaza de Armas in downtown Cusco. Both of the building are Spanish Catholic churches built on top of Inca ruins.
The coca leaf can be made into cocaine through a difficult chemical process, and great quantities. In its small, original form, the coca leaf is chewed to reduce the ill effects of altitude sickness, necessary since Cusco sits around 12,000 feet above sea level.
My fiance Michelle during the train ride to Machu Picchu. It was a little chilly on the train!
Taylor near the peak of Huaynu Picchu, making his way toward the top.
Michelle descending some of the "Inca Steps" on Huayna Picchu. These steps have been in place for over 600 years.
The view from the sun temple atop Machu Picchu looking over the ancient city at Huayna Picchu in the background.
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Stalin. Yes, this boy's name is Stalin, and he is totally awesome.
Cup in the local church in Pucallpa.
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This curious little girl watched us pass by in the Amazon community of La Perla.
Panorama stitch of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains over Aguas Calientes from the top of Huayna Picchu
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