I travel in order to photograph where I have been and, conversely, photography is my reason to travel. But photographing the people I encounter along the way is the most rewarding. Making informal portraits. The more I travel and the more images I make the more I realize how similar we all are. We want the same things for ourselves, our families, for our world.
This morning in her Travel Theme post, Ailsa reminded us that today is International Women’s Day. This is my tribute in pictures of some of the women I have met along the way. Some I know quite well, some I miss dearly, and some I scarcely know. But they are all beautiful.
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tripodtrippin
8 Mar 2013Really loved the video, Ron. Thank you for sharing it and I have sent it to my sister who I know will love it too. She’s very much into portrait photography. Your wife is beautiful!
fotograffer
11 Mar 2013Thank you. I hope your sister enjoyed it.
Madhu
8 Mar 2013Exquisitely beautiful women Ron! The wrinkled weather beaten faces are among my favourites. My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother.
fotograffer
11 Mar 2013They say age builds character and I believe it to be true. Thank you Madhu.
Playamart - Zeebra Designs
8 Mar 2013lovely video.. i’ve not watched it all, as the service is too slow right now, but it’s made it just past Ecuador! Thanks so much, it’s really nice, and i’ll keep watching until it finishes! z
Playamart - Zeebra Designs
8 Mar 2013It finished and brought me to tears. What a beautiful ending! Well done!
fotograffer
11 Mar 2013Thanks Lisa. It seemed appropriate given the topic. Your “women” are all quite lovely too.
Tina Schell
8 Mar 2013Lovely video Ron. Condolences on the loss of your mom.
fotograffer
11 Mar 2013Thank you Tina, I appreciate your comment.
ailsapm
8 Mar 2013Oh so beautiful, Ron. Sending you my deepest sympathy and lots of love.
fotograffer
11 Mar 2013Thank you Ailsa, on all counts.
Pinetree Photo Nature Discovery
8 Mar 2013Beautiful shots of beautiful women. I agree- travel to different countries and cultures really helps one see how similar we are.
fotograffer
11 Mar 2013Thank you Carol. Travel has changed me in so many ways. I become a little intolerant of people who have a very narrow view of the world.
The Retiring Sort
8 Mar 2013What a fabulous slideshow, Ron!
fotograffer
11 Mar 2013Thank you. I think what you are doing on your blog is just fantastic. I hope to be able soon to spend more time over there.
The Retiring Sort
11 Mar 2013Wow! Thanks so much for the encouragement!
Imelda
9 Mar 2013Beautiful collection of photos. I love your showing women from different cultures. 🙂
fotograffer
11 Mar 2013Thank you Imelda.
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Victor
12 Mar 2013What an appropriate tribute! wish you had included more potraits from other regions.
I am always stunned at the a great mosaic of features that you have captured.
Thanks for capturing and sharing.
I could share some if you reply to dharwader@aol.com
Victor
fotograffer
13 Mar 2013Thank you. I selected images from most of the countries we have visited. Just need to visit more places. 🙂
adinparadise
14 Mar 2013Beautiful video, Ron. What a great tribute to women of the world.
fotograffer
18 Mar 2013Thank you Ad. I’ll bet you are missing the Florida sunshine about now. 🙂
adinparadise
18 Mar 2013Too right, Ron.