iceland#2

a structure in Strandir region in the West Fjords, Iceland

Honorable mention

One of my photographs(attached image) has got an honorable mention in "Fine Art, Still Life Pro" category at International Photography Awards. You might say "IPA? what, beer?" well, it's a photography awards by Lucie Foundation. Their mission is:

- Honor Master Photographers
- Discover and Cultivate Emerging Talent
- Promote the Appreciation of Photography Worldwide


Ok, it vary general. Their mission reflects on their choice of photographs: almost everything, but photo journalism and glossily photoshopped advertising images seem dominant. 

Anyway, I am happy to be recognized and I hope I win next year!

http://photoawards.com/en/Pages/Gallery/hmentionPRO.php
http://photoawards.com/en/Pages/Gallery/zoomwin.php?eid=8-10526-09&uid=&code=Still%20Life

Blue Lagoon, Iceland

This is a photograph from Iceland trip. Blue Lagoon lies in the middle of lava field about 40 min. away from Reykjavik. It uses geothermal power to heat water up. Steam behind dark soil is the geothermal power plant. Besides being photogenic, this hot spring/spa is sooooo relaxing. Slica mud makes water milky here and it's good for skin. I stopped by there on the way back to Keflavik airport. It made me feel everything was alright after eight days of driving and photographing. It's the best. I know it's hard to get there but Icelandic air offers a great deal to stop over at Reykjavik with a flight between US and Europe.

http://www.icelandair.us/offers-and-bookings/book-packages/package/item216734/Iceland_Stopover/

new photos-fashion test

model:Amanda Merten
stylist: Molly Kennedy
photo assistant: Drew Carter
location: Stanfordville, Dutchess County, NY
special thanks to Dan and Corina Lecca

photo show

Oi! I am having a mini show at Hummingbird Cafe, Wakayama, Japan. This is the logo. It's all about Montevideo, Uruguay.

The Glass House and Omid e Mehr foundation

I was so shocked with this movie tonight at BAM that I posted this. This is just a trailer and doesn't tell much about how bad those girls' situation is. If you interested, please visit the link below and listen to the story of Leila.
http://www.omid-e-mehr.org/omidstories.html
It's frustrating that I do little to fix this injustice by posting the blog but I cannot help saying there is voice need to be heard in Iran.

After the movie, director Hamid Rahmanian and Melissa Hibbard answered some questions. They said that the day-care center was working with Iranian authority and the words about the place are getting spread among girls in Teheran. I hope they take care of more girls and eventually change the society. Although I feel powerless regarding this problem, I know this is what I could do now to help them.

Some shots from miu miu resort 2010 show in New York.
I always end up with those funny shots.
Photographs reflects who I am...does it really?