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Dragonflies
Nature photography, of beautiful dragonflies as they rest on thin sticks, taken in Gulu, Uganda.
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Portraits of Writers: IWP 2017
Just a few days ago, I returned home after three months in a writing residency in University of Iowa, USA, where I enjoyed the company of writers from thirty three different countries. Quiet an experience! I love taking photos, especially portraits, for I enjoy immortalizing the expression on faces of people. Often, I do this … Read more
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Hats Galore at Ake Festival 2015
I love hats, though I hardly ever wear one, and at the recent Ake Book and Arts Festival, it seems like everyone had a hat on, so my camera got busier than usual. Here are some of my favorite portraits. You May Also Like: Hats and Feathers: The Fashionable … Read more
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Hats and Feathers: The Fashionable Men of Karamoja
Every time I visit Karamoja, it feels like I’ve stepped into another world. I particularly like the colorful attire, which reminds me of Nepal, in many ways, (strange that they both love colorful clothing, and they both worship cattle). The one thing I can’t get enough of while in Karamoja, however, is hats, especially those … Read more
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Potraits from Kampala’s Literary Scenes
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