Category Archives: Travel

Happy Fourth of July! Travel photo of the month*

Jul 4

Posted by barbararachkoscoloreddust

Washington, DC

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Travel photo of the month*

Jun 6

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On the road in Bolivia

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Of all the countries I have visited so far, I’d say that the most beautiful, awe-inspiring landscapes are to be found in Bolivia! The people and the sights and sounds of Bolivia truly won my heart. I hope to return.

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Q: Do you have a favorite among your thousands of travel photographs from around the world?

May 16

Posted by barbararachkoscoloreddust

Tile worker, South India

A: I do! It is this photograph of a family matriarch filling a water jar. I don’t remember the name of the village, but it was somewhere in South India at a clay-tile-making workshop.

Walking in, I immediately stopped in my tracks. Had I just traveled back in time to some 18th century workshop? I found her appearance and demeanor extraordinary! (Regretfully, I did not ask her name). She was tiny, yet she was the boss whose authority and judgement were beyond question. After observing her move around the studio for a few minutes, I asked if I might have a photograph. She immediately struck this arresting and classic pose. I smiled to myself, “Obviously, she has done this a few times!”

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Travel photo of the month*

May 9

Posted by barbararachkoscoloreddust

Carlos the camel saying, “Cheese,” Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India

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Q: Travel is an essential aspect of your work. How do you decide where to travel next?

Apr 25

Posted by barbararachkoscoloreddust

In the Bolivian Andes at about 14,000’

A: Generally, I am most interested in exploring Mexico and destinations in Central and South American because they offer endless inspiration to further my work. I’m not exactly certain why this is the case. I DO know that I cannot get enough of travel to points south!

My 2017 trip to Bolivia proved to be crucial for my current pastel painting series. “Bolivianos” is based on an exhibition of Carnival masks encountered at the National Museum of Ethnology and Folklore in La Paz.

I had high hopes of making a return visit – along with a private tour guide – last February. However, since President Moreno resigned last November, much political instability, violence, and turmoil resulted. I would not have felt safe traveling to Oruro to see Carnival celebrations this year.

In the mean time I look forward to traveling to Chile, the Atacama Desert, and Easter Island next winter!

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