About this project

GOAL

Explore, video record and photograph various countries on all of the world’s continents as seen through the three main subjects of People, Places & Patterns. Return home to USA and ignite curiosity about other cultures in those young and old through engaging presentations in schools, libraries and community groups.  Create online tools for remote viewing and learning.

How I’ll Do It

I will be scheduling talks with various groups in my community, slowly expanding the circle. I will visit local schools, libraries and community groups in order to share my experience and excite people’s imaginations. I love using travel as a tool to open people’s minds to the possibilities of life beyond our normal borders. I have done slideshows in the past and the response is always favorable when travel photography is introduced.

Most importantly for me, I want this ongoing journey to enrich the lives of those around me. I want to bring a bit of all the countries and continents I visit back home and help others enjoy the world around them. If you have a local group who would like a free slideshow presentation,please let me know!

In a quick nutshell, that’s the frame work.  While I have not filed for official non-profit status, this project is not being designed to turn any kind of profit.  Most all presentations will be a donation of my time and energy aside from my paying work.  At this moment, the costs are low as I’ve been lucky in finding facilities willing to donate space, but eventually I’ll be moving to locations where I will be required to bring my own equipment.  Therefor, I am interested in a select number of sponsors who can help bring this project to more screens.  If you’re interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, email me. This work is ongoing so check back monthly to see new progress.

Scheduled Presentations

• August, 2010 – Woodinville, WA – Public Presentation specific to Nepal and Patterns, in conjunction with Hot Yoga Of Woodinville
• October 9th, 2010 – Standwood, WA – Small Group presentation in private home.
• Fall 2010 – Fill calendar with local school and community presentations.

Sponsors

Versatile Camera Stabilization For Photo Trekking

Interested in sponsoring the project? Email me.

Past Presentations (updated July 15th, 2010)

• June 2010 – Clinton, WA – Entire Montessori School slide show concentrating on just Africa
• June 2010 – Leavenworth, WA – General slide show open to public in conjunction with Dancing Coyote Camp and Barn Beach Reserve
• July 2010 – Remote Presentation, San Diego, CA – 6th grade class slide show and Q&A via Skype – All subjects
• July 2010 – Remote Presentation, San Diego, CA – Another 6th grade class slide show and Q&A via Skype – Just Patterns (and animals)