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Countryside scene in Eastern Madagascar, near Vatomandry.
CARE Madagascar – July 29, 2013
Photo by Jake Lyell

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Pro content producer for @childfund. 70+ countries so far. My personal work shows up here, too.

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Camelia/Sophia.#vaisforlovers

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Camelia/Sophia.#vaisforlovers

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Camelia/Sophia.#vaisforlovers

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Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers

Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers

Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers

Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers

Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers

Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers

Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers

Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers

Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers

Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers

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Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers

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Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography

Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography

Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography

Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography

Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography

Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography

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Daycare in Mozambique.#workingmoms #humanitarianphotography

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Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife

Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife

Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife

Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife

Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife

Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife

Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife

Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife

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Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife

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A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.

A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.

A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.

A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.

A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.

A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.

A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.

A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.

A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.

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A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.

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Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways.

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.

Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways.

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.

Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways.

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.

Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways.

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.

Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways.

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.

Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways.

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.

Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways.

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.

Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways.

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.

Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways.

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.

Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways.

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.

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Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.

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#srilanka

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Early morning solo hike at one of our beautiful Virginia State Parks.

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Early morning solo hike at one of our beautiful Virginia State Parks.

#pocahontasstatepark #virginiaisforlovers #nature #naturephotography #landscape #autumnvibes🍁 #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolors #autumn #va #virginiatourism #vaisforlovers #hiking #naturalbeauty #canonr5 #canonshot #35mm14l #fallleaves #swiftcreekreservoir #wildnature

Early morning solo hike at one of our beautiful Virginia State Parks.

#pocahontasstatepark #virginiaisforlovers #nature #naturephotography #landscape #autumnvibes🍁 #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolors #autumn #va #virginiatourism #vaisforlovers #hiking #naturalbeauty #canonr5 #canonshot #35mm14l #fallleaves #swiftcreekreservoir #wildnature

Early morning solo hike at one of our beautiful Virginia State Parks.

#pocahontasstatepark #virginiaisforlovers #nature #naturephotography #landscape #autumnvibes🍁 #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolors #autumn #va #virginiatourism #vaisforlovers #hiking #naturalbeauty #canonr5 #canonshot #35mm14l #fallleaves #swiftcreekreservoir #wildnature

Early morning solo hike at one of our beautiful Virginia State Parks.

#pocahontasstatepark #virginiaisforlovers #nature #naturephotography #landscape #autumnvibes🍁 #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolors #autumn #va #virginiatourism #vaisforlovers #hiking #naturalbeauty #canonr5 #canonshot #35mm14l #fallleaves #swiftcreekreservoir #wildnature

Early morning solo hike at one of our beautiful Virginia State Parks.

#pocahontasstatepark #virginiaisforlovers #nature #naturephotography #landscape #autumnvibes🍁 #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolors #autumn #va #virginiatourism #vaisforlovers #hiking #naturalbeauty #canonr5 #canonshot #35mm14l #fallleaves #swiftcreekreservoir #wildnature

Early morning solo hike at one of our beautiful Virginia State Parks.

#pocahontasstatepark #virginiaisforlovers #nature #naturephotography #landscape #autumnvibes🍁 #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolors #autumn #va #virginiatourism #vaisforlovers #hiking #naturalbeauty #canonr5 #canonshot #35mm14l #fallleaves #swiftcreekreservoir #wildnature

Early morning solo hike at one of our beautiful Virginia State Parks.

#pocahontasstatepark #virginiaisforlovers #nature #naturephotography #landscape #autumnvibes🍁 #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolors #autumn #va #virginiatourism #vaisforlovers #hiking #naturalbeauty #canonr5 #canonshot #35mm14l #fallleaves #swiftcreekreservoir #wildnature

Early morning solo hike at one of our beautiful Virginia State Parks.

#pocahontasstatepark #virginiaisforlovers #nature #naturephotography #landscape #autumnvibes🍁 #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolors #autumn #va #virginiatourism #vaisforlovers #hiking #naturalbeauty #canonr5 #canonshot #35mm14l #fallleaves #swiftcreekreservoir #wildnature

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Early morning solo hike at one of our beautiful Virginia State Parks. #pocahontasstatepark #virginiaisforlovers #nature #naturephotography #landscape #autumnvibes🍁 #landscapephotography #fall #fallcolors #autumn #va #virginiatourism #vaisforlovers #hiking #naturalbeauty #canonr5 #canonshot #35mm14l #fallleaves #swiftcreekreservoir #wildnature

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For this mountaintop community in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, a perilous walk downhill to the spring and back was the only option for obtaining one of life's most basic resources. "You can only carry so much water back up the mountain. 15 liters at a time at most," says Delores, a mother of three. Now, she and other members of her community access their water from 5,000 liter tanks installed through a 2022 @childfund project. Rainwater is channeled and filtered for debris from the rooftop with each passing rainfall, while the massive tank volume is sufficient to get each family through dry times. "We're able to keep a lot cleaner now that we don't have to ration water to the last drop," says Dolores. "We couldn't bathe or wash dishes every day before. Now we have that 'luxury.' "

#waterislife #pueblamexico #sierranortedepuebla #childrights #mexico #waterharvesting #humanitarianphotography #ngophotography #visualstoryteller #Waterworld #aguaparatodos #lifeinperspective #anotherworld #globalsouth

For this mountaintop community in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, a perilous walk downhill to the spring and back was the only option for obtaining one of life's most basic resources. "You can only carry so much water back up the mountain. 15 liters at a time at most," says Delores, a mother of three. Now, she and other members of her community access their water from 5,000 liter tanks installed through a 2022 @childfund project. Rainwater is channeled and filtered for debris from the rooftop with each passing rainfall, while the massive tank volume is sufficient to get each family through dry times. "We're able to keep a lot cleaner now that we don't have to ration water to the last drop," says Dolores. "We couldn't bathe or wash dishes every day before. Now we have that 'luxury.' "

#waterislife #pueblamexico #sierranortedepuebla #childrights #mexico #waterharvesting #humanitarianphotography #ngophotography #visualstoryteller #Waterworld #aguaparatodos #lifeinperspective #anotherworld #globalsouth

For this mountaintop community in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, a perilous walk downhill to the spring and back was the only option for obtaining one of life's most basic resources. "You can only carry so much water back up the mountain. 15 liters at a time at most," says Delores, a mother of three. Now, she and other members of her community access their water from 5,000 liter tanks installed through a 2022 @childfund project. Rainwater is channeled and filtered for debris from the rooftop with each passing rainfall, while the massive tank volume is sufficient to get each family through dry times. "We're able to keep a lot cleaner now that we don't have to ration water to the last drop," says Dolores. "We couldn't bathe or wash dishes every day before. Now we have that 'luxury.' "

#waterislife #pueblamexico #sierranortedepuebla #childrights #mexico #waterharvesting #humanitarianphotography #ngophotography #visualstoryteller #Waterworld #aguaparatodos #lifeinperspective #anotherworld #globalsouth

For this mountaintop community in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, a perilous walk downhill to the spring and back was the only option for obtaining one of life's most basic resources. "You can only carry so much water back up the mountain. 15 liters at a time at most," says Delores, a mother of three. Now, she and other members of her community access their water from 5,000 liter tanks installed through a 2022 @childfund project. Rainwater is channeled and filtered for debris from the rooftop with each passing rainfall, while the massive tank volume is sufficient to get each family through dry times. "We're able to keep a lot cleaner now that we don't have to ration water to the last drop," says Dolores. "We couldn't bathe or wash dishes every day before. Now we have that 'luxury.' "

#waterislife #pueblamexico #sierranortedepuebla #childrights #mexico #waterharvesting #humanitarianphotography #ngophotography #visualstoryteller #Waterworld #aguaparatodos #lifeinperspective #anotherworld #globalsouth

For this mountaintop community in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, a perilous walk downhill to the spring and back was the only option for obtaining one of life's most basic resources. "You can only carry so much water back up the mountain. 15 liters at a time at most," says Delores, a mother of three. Now, she and other members of her community access their water from 5,000 liter tanks installed through a 2022 @childfund project. Rainwater is channeled and filtered for debris from the rooftop with each passing rainfall, while the massive tank volume is sufficient to get each family through dry times. "We're able to keep a lot cleaner now that we don't have to ration water to the last drop," says Dolores. "We couldn't bathe or wash dishes every day before. Now we have that 'luxury.' "

#waterislife #pueblamexico #sierranortedepuebla #childrights #mexico #waterharvesting #humanitarianphotography #ngophotography #visualstoryteller #Waterworld #aguaparatodos #lifeinperspective #anotherworld #globalsouth

For this mountaintop community in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, a perilous walk downhill to the spring and back was the only option for obtaining one of life's most basic resources. "You can only carry so much water back up the mountain. 15 liters at a time at most," says Delores, a mother of three. Now, she and other members of her community access their water from 5,000 liter tanks installed through a 2022 @childfund project. Rainwater is channeled and filtered for debris from the rooftop with each passing rainfall, while the massive tank volume is sufficient to get each family through dry times. "We're able to keep a lot cleaner now that we don't have to ration water to the last drop," says Dolores. "We couldn't bathe or wash dishes every day before. Now we have that 'luxury.' "

#waterislife #pueblamexico #sierranortedepuebla #childrights #mexico #waterharvesting #humanitarianphotography #ngophotography #visualstoryteller #Waterworld #aguaparatodos #lifeinperspective #anotherworld #globalsouth

For this mountaintop community in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, a perilous walk downhill to the spring and back was the only option for obtaining one of life's most basic resources. "You can only carry so much water back up the mountain. 15 liters at a time at most," says Delores, a mother of three. Now, she and other members of her community access their water from 5,000 liter tanks installed through a 2022 @childfund project. Rainwater is channeled and filtered for debris from the rooftop with each passing rainfall, while the massive tank volume is sufficient to get each family through dry times. "We're able to keep a lot cleaner now that we don't have to ration water to the last drop," says Dolores. "We couldn't bathe or wash dishes every day before. Now we have that 'luxury.' "

#waterislife #pueblamexico #sierranortedepuebla #childrights #mexico #waterharvesting #humanitarianphotography #ngophotography #visualstoryteller #Waterworld #aguaparatodos #lifeinperspective #anotherworld #globalsouth

For this mountaintop community in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, a perilous walk downhill to the spring and back was the only option for obtaining one of life's most basic resources. "You can only carry so much water back up the mountain. 15 liters at a time at most," says Delores, a mother of three. Now, she and other members of her community access their water from 5,000 liter tanks installed through a 2022 @childfund project. Rainwater is channeled and filtered for debris from the rooftop with each passing rainfall, while the massive tank volume is sufficient to get each family through dry times. "We're able to keep a lot cleaner now that we don't have to ration water to the last drop," says Dolores. "We couldn't bathe or wash dishes every day before. Now we have that 'luxury.' "

#waterislife #pueblamexico #sierranortedepuebla #childrights #mexico #waterharvesting #humanitarianphotography #ngophotography #visualstoryteller #Waterworld #aguaparatodos #lifeinperspective #anotherworld #globalsouth

For this mountaintop community in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, a perilous walk downhill to the spring and back was the only option for obtaining one of life's most basic resources. "You can only carry so much water back up the mountain. 15 liters at a time at most," says Delores, a mother of three. Now, she and other members of her community access their water from 5,000 liter tanks installed through a 2022 @childfund project. Rainwater is channeled and filtered for debris from the rooftop with each passing rainfall, while the massive tank volume is sufficient to get each family through dry times. "We're able to keep a lot cleaner now that we don't have to ration water to the last drop," says Dolores. "We couldn't bathe or wash dishes every day before. Now we have that 'luxury.' "

#waterislife #pueblamexico #sierranortedepuebla #childrights #mexico #waterharvesting #humanitarianphotography #ngophotography #visualstoryteller #Waterworld #aguaparatodos #lifeinperspective #anotherworld #globalsouth

For this mountaintop community in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, a perilous walk downhill to the spring and back was the only option for obtaining one of life's most basic resources. "You can only carry so much water back up the mountain. 15 liters at a time at most," says Delores, a mother of three. Now, she and other members of her community access their water from 5,000 liter tanks installed through a 2022 @childfund project. Rainwater is channeled and filtered for debris from the rooftop with each passing rainfall, while the massive tank volume is sufficient to get each family through dry times. "We're able to keep a lot cleaner now that we don't have to ration water to the last drop," says Dolores. "We couldn't bathe or wash dishes every day before. Now we have that 'luxury.' "

#waterislife #pueblamexico #sierranortedepuebla #childrights #mexico #waterharvesting #humanitarianphotography #ngophotography #visualstoryteller #Waterworld #aguaparatodos #lifeinperspective #anotherworld #globalsouth

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For this mountaintop community in Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, a perilous walk downhill to the spring and back was the only option for obtaining one of life's most basic resources. "You can only carry so much water back up the mountain. 15 liters at a time at most," says Delores, a mother of three. Now, she and other members of her community access their water from 5,000 liter tanks installed through a 2022 @childfund project. Rainwater is channeled and filtered for debris from the rooftop with each passing rainfall, while the massive tank volume is sufficient to get each family through dry times. "We're able to keep a lot cleaner now that we don't have to ration water to the last drop," says Dolores. "We couldn't bathe or wash dishes every day before. Now we have that 'luxury.' " #waterislife #pueblamexico #sierranortedepuebla #childrights #mexico #waterharvesting #humanitarianphotography #ngophotography #visualstoryteller #Waterworld #aguaparatodos #lifeinperspective #anotherworld #globalsouth

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