This relaxing greenery, the aroma of eucalyptus ...

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Rising with the sun, 5:40 am Kenscoff, Haiti

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At dawn, when the sun is about to rise, a beautiful spectacle enhances the skies, filled with renewed energy. The launch of a new day with a chance and opportunity to complete what was unfinished yesterday.

Kenscoff grabs the attention of Haitian Nationals and foreigners alike

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At nearly 6,000 feet of elevation, Kenscoff cool mountains air attracts residents of Port-Au-Prince and beyond. The village of Kenscoff has lost some of its enchanting, environmental characteristics, however, it's the place I still go to when in search of peace and tranquility.  

The courage to continue in the face of adversity...

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Life is not easy in the Haitian countryside, it's enormous the wide variety of issues that challenge women as they go about their daily lives. These women carry an excessive heavy load, particularly economic issues and family concerns compounded by the offensive gender inequality and Haiti's current socio-economic disaster.

Unpolluted,rejuvenating fresh air at 5016 ft above sea level awaits in Kenscoff

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The woman in the red dress

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Some of the typical vibrant colors you find in the Caribbean added some life to the photograph, but something was missing, I was desperate for the human element to add a little bit more interest to the composition. So I waited in the hope that some beachgoer wouldn't be aware that I was taking pictures and walk into the frame, and that's exactly what she did. And in addition, her red dress perfectly blended in. 

There's something about being on the open road ...

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To continually be in a different place, to awaken in a strange town, to have no engagements nor obligations besides aiming, composing and releasing the shutter, to be far removed from the seats of duties.

Achieving Simplicity ...

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Keeping things simple both in life and photography, no one can do this for you. It's about your choices, your unique vision as an artist, what triggers your creativity and how you choose to arrange it in the frame. Sometimes the story and the elements come together progressively and if it resonates with your intent, respond quickly and press the shutter button.  

Nature, the poetry of the earth

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Nature is so powerful, so strong. Capturing its essence is not easy - your work becomes a dance with light and the weather. It takes you to a place within yourself. Annie Leibovitz