One of my great joys in life is getting off the plane to the unique smell of Africa. The flights were mostly empty and fortunately we left Amsterdam just 10
minutes before the Turkish plane went down. We did get to stretch out. Will visit our school tomorrow.

Once again I am off to introduce 11 people to the wonders of Africa.  These trips truly are the highlight of the year for me.  I will be available via email and the web.  We have created a Facebook group where any and all of the group may post daily experiences, impressions, and photos.  http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=142190560056

It is my pleasure to be speaking at the I/ACT ‘Brown Bag’ series at the Troy Library (510 W. Big Beaver Rd) at noon on Friday February 20, 2009.  This organization promotes and engages the Troy public on the arts in Troy.  The topic is how to market the arts and travel in an economic downturn.  I will be using my African Safaris / workshops, which are fully reserved in this unusual economic time, as the example.  Bring your lunch… its free.  Coffee and cookies will be provided. Click this link for more info on I/ACT .

Zebras challenging each other for the right to mate

Today I am putting together the equipment (portable studio) I need for tomorrow’s shoot of executives of one of the largest law firms in Michigan. The equipment includes backdrop (white stipulated), hair light, background light, main light, reflector, cameras (always have an extra body) and laptop.