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Welcome to the February 2010 issue of The Travel Photographer Newsletter. Tewfic El-Sawy
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Hello Friends & Fellow Photographers, New Photo Gallery: TRAVERSING THE KACHCHH: Firstly, let me welcome the many new subscribers to my periodic newsletters. This is the first newsletter of 2010, and I apologize for not authoring any since last November, but I was traveling. I'm pleased to share a gallery of new photographs made during my recent Tribes of Rajasthan & Gujarat Photo Expedition. This gallery is a collection of photographs made as the photo-expedition made its way from the east in Southern Rajasthan to the west of India; an area called Kachchh or Kutch which borders Pakistan. Due to the sensitivity of the area, it's mandatory to obtain a special permit from the town of Bhuj, before visiting the tribal areas.
 A number of nomadic and pastoral tribal groupings were encountered during the photo-expedition, ranging from the well-known Rebaris (or Rabaris) to the reclusive Jats and the Wadhas. Some of those wear flamboyant clothes and jewelry, while others are more austere. Some are Hindus, worshiping specific deities while others are Muslims such as the Mir and the Jats. The photographic samples I chose for this gallery are more travel than editorial, as there's no real linear connection (ie no story line) between them. I am preparing a multimedia photo-essay on the Baneshwar festival or mela, which will be more photo-journalism biased. Incidentally, I've posted the verdict on the Tribes of Rajasthan & Gujarat Photo~Expedition during which these photographs were made. You can read it HERE. News of Photo Expeditions 2010 And Beyond: Oaxaca: As mentioned in my earlier newsletter, I've set a small (and short) workshop in Oaxaca from March 16-March 21, 2010. It'll be mainly focused on street photography. Photo Expedition Amidst The Temple Anniversaries of Bali This photo~expedition is a sequel to the highly successful Bali:Island of Gods Photo~Expedition of July 2007. The Bali expedition is currently full but a growing waiting list is available for those interested. Deposits will be required by early May.
Future Photo Expeditions Beyond 2010: I am in the process of recalibrating the structure and thrust of my future photo-expeditions, and will communicate the changes to you in due course. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wishing you all the best, Tewfic El-Sawy |
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