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After our relaxing time in the Sacred Valley and our restorative trek through the mountains to Machu Picchu, we decided to head to a nearby urban environment - Cusco. Chris was hilarious when we got there, saying he was "overstimulated" by all the activity. It was true. Compared to the quiet life of the Sacred Valley, Cusco was buzzing with activity. One of my favorites things I did in Cusco was wake up very early and wander the streets. I would grab a to go coffee and just explore. Here are some of my favorite pics from those times.
Leann also asked me on my last Peru blogpost (thanks for commenting, Leann!) how I take stranger's pictures. It is a combination of just capturing what is happening in the street and actually giving people money for taking their pictures. I always tried to be prepared with the appropriate change and I always ask permission before taking people's pictures. I just raise my camera slightly and give a questioning/permission-seeking look. Normally, they will stop for a pic and every once in awhile, they may look away or walk away quickly. I never take a picture if someone does not want me to, but it doesn't happen often.
I am definitely not a street photography guru, I am still learning every time I travel. I have found some great resources that help and inspire me before leaving on a trip. To read a great post on Street Photography, check this post out by Sarah Rhoads - click here. I also bought Nick Onken's new book - Photo Trekking. Street Photography is truly an art and one of my goals when I travel is to truly capture the feeling of a country and the people. It's much harder than it looks! All I can do is keep traveling, so I can get better - ha. :)
Enjoy Cusco...
I also created a slideshow of our entire trip in Peru, including some fun and/or cheesy photos of Chris and I. I forewarn, it's long! If you are interested, click here.
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julie these are wonderful! you shot these with a great traveler's eye. i'd buy some of these prints and put them up in my house.
(09.08.10)Julie these are amazing! It looks like you guys had a great time and saw a lot of beautiful sites. I think my favorites are the bird ones.
(09.08.10)Your pictures are unbelievable!! I need to call you next time I am in Houston, I would love to have you do some portraits of Sofia and me!
(09.08.10)UNBELEIVABLE! the birds flying around the man is a fav. also...KITTY!
(09.09.10)Great work!
(09.13.10)Your choice of composition plus the color and wonderful light. Very artistic. What's the lovely music in the background? Congratulations again!
What talent! I love your photos...and the wedding photos of Jay and Nan are so filled of joy. Thanks for sharing!
(09.16.10)Explosions in the Sky - "Your Hand in Mine" I love them...
(09.22.10)awesome much!
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