I'm Torned by Decisions - Los Angeles Travel Photographer

Sometimes, I feel like this bird, being torned by many decisions (or rather, being trapped by them), trying to decide which branch to take.  Today, I have one of those moments.  

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Just been back from an adventurous trip from South America, I have so many stories to tell and a great number of images to share.  I can't decide where to start.  Then, I remembered a fine lady that I met on this trip who said, in Serbia, there's a saying "You can't sit on two seats at once".  Inability to make decision is no excuse for no decision, isn't it?

Alright, why not start by sharing where the journey began.  The below image was made in the late afternoon when we arrived in Nauta, where we boarded the boat for the Amazon voyage.  Under the sky that was on fire, birds were flying back to their nests and people were going home in their canoes.  To them, tomorrow is another day.  For us, it's a whole new world waiting for us.  

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Bon voyage!  

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I Thought You Are a Film Star - Los Angeles Travel Photographer

Upon arrival at the Long Island Farm, we were greeted by a well-outfitted gentleman, in his British accent.  His name is John, a friend of the farm owners Glenda and Neil.  He's helping with the guests.  He also, on a frequent basis, gives presentation about Falkland Islands' life, culture and history.  

After a short conversation, he asked "what do you do for a living?"  Before I had the chance to answer, he apologized.  I explained that's how we Americans would ask too and we quickly went on to the programs ahead.  

Time slipped by fast and after tea and sheep and horses, it's time to say good-bye.  The last thing that John said to me was "I thought you are a film star".  It took me a while to realize what he said, after translating from British to American English.  I guess, in a way, we all are the star in a movie called "My Life".:-)

In this image, Paul, the son of Glenda and Neil, was shearing the sheep which are set wild during the year and only came back (with the help of the dog, I'm sure) for shearing.  He made it seem so easy and it feels so poetic to me.  Oh, by the way, Paul is also a sergeant in the army.  It reminds me the old days when people were not as specialized and were a lot more dexterous.     

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Happy Children's Day - Los Angeles Travel Photographer

Today marks the Universal Children's Day in many countries.  May we hold our children's hands, nurture, protect, guide and build them as they feel their way around in this world; and also take the opportunity to let go when the time arrives.  And yes, there is such time in every child's life.  If you are ever in doubt, refer to P.J. O'Rourke's methodology:   

“You know your children are growing up when they stop asking you where they came from and refuse to tell you where they're going.” 

Have a happy Children's Day to all the parents out there!  Remember, as John W. Whitehead puts it, “Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.”  Until that day, remain a child until you can't pretend anymore.

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