About this project
People, Places & Patterns Project from Peter West Carey on Vimeo.
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 and nature photography are 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, contact me!
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
- February, 2012 – Portland, OR
- February, 2012 – San Francisco, CA
- March, 2012 – Spokane, WA
- March, 2012 – Whidbey Island, WA
- March, 2012 – Seattle, WA
Past Presentations (updated December 31st, 2010)
- February 4th, 2011 – Portland, Oregon 7pm, Jupiter Hotel
- 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)
- 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.
I would love to put one of my new camera systems in your capable hands. Gratis, for you to try out if you would like to. Please contact me back to arrange this opportunity. Thank you for your consideration. Jim 216 978 1695
Peter,
This is awesome! My husband and I are photojournalists with hearts for travel. But more importantly, we love to motivate and inspire with whatever it is we bring back :-) Let us know if you’re ever back in San Diego.
-Rebecca
Just wondering where in Boulder you’ll be. Tried to send a contact form but got an error.
Hi Peter,
I came across your blog through DPS. Liked your post and followed you to your blog/ site. I have same aspirations as you do to travel and document my travel. I was looking through your dates- you seem to have none for the east coast. Do make plans it will be great to meet you and learn from your experiences.
Keep me posted. All the best.
Regards,
Harish
Wow, fantastic low angle photos!
If you have never been to India, come down.
We will be very happy to have you here.
Come see an enjoy the myriad India.
regards
thomzdr