John Brown Photography and Photojournalism In Cambodia: May 2010

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Cambodia Associated Press Photographer Heng Sinith

If you read news stories about Cambodia in the New York Times or the Washington Post foe example, it's likely you have seen photography by Heng Sinith. You also might be asking yourself, "How does a man who lives in a third world country start to distribute photos around the world?"

Well all I can say is read his story for yourself.

It's an interesting one!

Perhaps you saw this news story about the upcoming sentencing of Kaing Guek Eav, 67, also known as Duch. Cambodia's UN-backed genocide court has set a date for the verdict in the case of the former Khmer Rouge prison chief, and it will announced on July 26, 2010.

My guess is that Heng Sinith will be there with his camera, taking pictures of Mr.Kaing Guek Eav's reaction. Mark it on your calender!

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Children Living In Poverty In Cambodia & Southeast Asia

Children Living In Poverty In Cambodia & Southeast Asia - Images by John Brown

Millions of children in poverty live with hunger and need education throughout Cambodia and Southeast Asia. Children living in poverty and hunger each night is a top concern of civil society and NGO's throughout the Southeast Asian Region.

It's estimated that nearly 40% of Cambodia's children go to be hungry each night in a country where nearly 5 MILLION PEOPLE exist on just $0.50 USD (50 cents) per day. Further, just 49% of Cambodian youth go on to secondary school.

The slideshow above contains photographs of children, some of who cope with these issues in their daily lives.

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Photography In Turkey: Istanbul Culture At Gaia Photos By Delmi Alvarez

Photojournalist Delmi Alvarez looks around Istanbul Turkey in his photo essay

Turkey: Istanbul, Crossroad Of Cultures

As Alvarez describes, "Istanbul was an ongoing issue in my travels. I have to admit that it has been a pleasant surprise, even though in this the first time, were a few days which I dedicated to photographing.”

He continues, “Istanbul, I was impressed by the warm hospitality of the Turks not to mention a tourist cash is an objective that has to be cared for and pampered. The Turks, as good traders, know that every foreigner who arrives in Istanbul is a fountain of money and get it out us by offering tea or whatever. The first of these strategies is that between the store and once in there to talk and negotiate, because everything can be negotiated. But be aware that not everyone has the same idea, because the city is full of people who sell watches, necklaces and other wonders in the end are real fraud.”

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Saturday, May 22, 2010

UK Journalist Andrew Buncombe Awaiting Ambulance In Bangkok Thailand

Waiting for the ambulance to come after getting shot in Bangk... on Twitpic

Journalist Andrew Buncombe watiiting for the ambulance to come after getting shot in Bangkok, Thailand temple. Andrew is the Asia Correspondent of The Independent newspaper and lives in Delhi, India.

Read his accounts of his ordeal in Bangkok on TWITTER Right Here!

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Friday, May 21, 2010

Photo Blog Review: Dodge & Burn Diversity In Photography

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There are a lot of Photo Blogs out in the blogosphere so its a bit difficult finding ones way to the good ones.

PHOTOGRAPHY BLOGS: Good Photo Blogs Have a Few Things in Common

1. Good photography blogs focus primarily on OTHER PEOPLE'S Photography.

2. They are a source of valuable photo industry news, events and information.

3. Under reported stories and newly discovered, emerging and even undiscovered photography is the soup d'jour.

In that light, please have a look at Dodge and Burn, described by its author as "highlighting what is often "dodged" from the art scene and "burned" in art history: photographers of African, Asian, Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander and Aleutian heritage, women photographers and works of photography about these and other indigenous communities of the world."

You will find Photographer Interviews with African photography talents such as Rushay Booysen and Aida Muluneh as well as glimpses into photographic history and opinion too!

OK folks, surf on out of here and see what's new over at Dodge and Burn. There's always something interesting happening!

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Saturday, May 15, 2010

Monks In Thailand, Laos and Cambodia in Southeast Asia Mini Slideshow

Buddhist monks from Thailand, Laos and Cambodia in Southeast Asia.

Monk Selects - Images by John Brown

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Friday, May 14, 2010

Photography On Facebook By John Brown

Hi folks! This is just a little announcement today. John Brown (me) has a new Facebook Fan Page and you are all invited to come on over and contribute to some discussions we will be having!

The project is in it's infancy with just 44 fans but you are all invited to check it out and suggest the page to all of your friends too!

Cheers From Cambodia!

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

TANGO DANCING IN MACEDONIA by Gaia Photos Photographer Ivan Blazev

Dancing at ‘Milongas’, a term for a place or an event where tango is danced.

Photojournalist Ivan Blazhev looks at the tango in Macedonia in his photo essay

Macedonia: Tango Banda

As Blazhev describes, "Tracing its begining to the 1880’s in the Argentine underbelly, the houses of ill repute, Tango has had it’s periods of ups and downs. After the initial spread through all levels of the Argentine society, Tango found its way first to Paris, and then to other parts of the world. But after the coup in Argentina in 1955 and until the fall of the military junta Tango was ousted from public life by the repressive regime, and although it was never officially banned, less and less people danced especially the new young generations who took to Rock and Roll rather than Tango.”

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