I find that most photographers fall into one of two categories: those that carry their camera around everywhere they go, and those whose camera is packed safely away in the cupboard when not on assignment. I generally fall into the category of the latter. When I’m on assignment I’m in the zone. Creating interesting photographs of everyday subject matter consumes a great deal of energy, so most of the time I use it sparingly.
Most of the time, that is. Time spent with good friends in one of my favorite corners on the planet, the Soroti area of Uganda, calls for an impromptu breakout of the camera. My friends Boas and Annet make for most of the subject matter herein, save for John Simon Okiror, below, who died a few days after this photo was taken.
Hello Mr.Lyell:
My name is Mary Coulbourn and I am a student at Tuckahoe Elementary School in Mrs.Winn’s Block B. Thank you so much for giving us the very interesting presentation today. When I grow up I want to be just like you (even if it means I might get Malaria or something like that)! I was wondering: Have you ever been to Lebonon? The specific reason I asked that question was because that’s where I am from and I was wondering how it was doing over there. Again, thank you so much!
Fondly,
Mary Coulbourn
Hi Mary. Thanks for your comment. Lebanon is a country that I’d love to go to but I’ve never been to. I hope that you can find a way to improve people’s lives that are living in poverty, but it’s definitely possible to do it without getting malaria.