Monthly Archives: January 2011

SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA — THE PEOPLE & THE GIFT OF AN EMPANADA

Sometimes, all it takes is one simple thing or gesture to make a lasting impression. Mine came in the form of an empanada. During my photo walk in San José, Costa Rica, I walked by a little food stand situated in the corner of a parking lot. I stood there for a minute, watching the…

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Tracy - January 24, 2011 - 10:31 pm

Great blog Michelle, love the photo walk, if I get a ticket on AYCJ 2011, I think I need to put Costa Rica on my list!

SuFi - February 13, 2012 - 12:36 pm

Michele; gotta love these photos!!!! How do you get to be at so many places at once???? :) G2g,

Suphie

Michelle -- my. Traveling Lens - February 13, 2012 - 6:08 pm

Hi Suphie! Thank you for your comment. These trips have been over a span of a few years. :)

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER — MATT LEVITCH, HAITI EARTHQUAKE

A new segment of this blog that I would like to introduce is to feature photographers whose work I admire greatly. For this debut post on the anniversary of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti one year ago on January 12th, I had asked my documentary photographer friend Matt Levitch to share a firsthand…

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Casey - March 14, 2011 - 9:53 pm

Stunning images Matt and Great interview Michelle, keep it up I look forward to hearing & seeing more from both of you. Seriously powerful photos, thank you for sharing.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA — SUNSETS AND NATURE’S COLORS

It has a salty smell, but a comforting and familiar one. It’s where I usually go to clear my head and sort my feelings. It’s where I go because it never fails to quiet my mind when I need it most. I needed it yesterday because it was one of those days where I had…

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Laura Escarcega - January 6, 2011 - 6:59 pm

Tripod or not…these are beautiful. And I understand you completely. I go to HB regularly for walks and to take in the breathtaking views. Thanks for sharing! Always a treat!!

Rita - January 19, 2011 - 6:58 am

Hope you are feeling better my dearest Michelle. I agree, the ocean has its way to take away our worries and sadness!! My dogs have the same effect as well. Miss you! Just read the Thai Restaurant post, such beautiful pictures. Amazing!!! Love you.

Panvimarn Thai Restaurant — Long Beach, California

You’re hungry, and the waitress sets down the first plate of food on the table. With your stomach growling, mouth watering, and fork in hand, you’re about to dig in. Wait! I have to take a photo first! Yes, that’s me shouting at the top of my lungs. Don’t eat yet, I need another shot…

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Vay - January 3, 2011 - 6:34 pm

Looks good! Let’s go sometime and order Pad Thai and Panang Curry

jenberry - January 7, 2011 - 2:55 pm

michelle these are awesome. they look like they should be in gourmet magazine.i want to eat here.