Of all the things that I truly love, photography is among the top three. When we first got married, Toby knew of this interest and bought my first great camera for my birthday: a Pentax K-1000, war-journalist proven manual camera. As is his poetic way, on the solid metal base he inscribed, Develop yourself. Capture the world.
Of all forms of photography, my favorite are portraits taken in the natural environment; revealing the soul of both subject and viewer. Of these artists, Phil Borges leads them all. Along with several tours and collections, Borges has created four amazing books to share the stories of his experiences. Women Empowered shares the lives of women in third-world countries, who have risen above their cultural roles to make lasting change in their communities. Enduring Spirit captures the strength and lives of indigenous people around the world. Tibetan Portrait tells the story of Tibetan refugees to India, fleeing communist China. And The Gift follows the story of underprivileged peoples who have been given a chance at a new life by doctors of more advanced countries.
Captivating. Thought-provoking. Inspiring. Convicting. Amusing. Warming.
Which artist captures you?
