Life in Haiti
Oct 30, 2013 22:51:17 #
So I went to Haiti last week on a mission trip. One of my goals was to take lots of photos (about 1500) and learn a lot about shooting photos (I did).
I wanted to concentrate on people and unique shots, but I wanted to improve - I'm still really new at this stuff - and didn't just want to click off images.
I learned to not be so scared of high ISO and wished I'd bumped it up for a few more shots.
I learned that really, really bright sunshine is hard - or was for me - to get used to.
And I've learned a lot about post processing. All of these were done in LR 4.
I used a Canon 60d, the kit lens 18-135, a Sigma 8-16, and my canon 70-300. Everything was shot in Manual mode cause I have no clue what to do with the others and I just didn't want to do automatic.
C&C are appreciated cause I learn lots from the great teachers here. Thanks and enjoy!
I wanted to concentrate on people and unique shots, but I wanted to improve - I'm still really new at this stuff - and didn't just want to click off images.
I learned to not be so scared of high ISO and wished I'd bumped it up for a few more shots.
I learned that really, really bright sunshine is hard - or was for me - to get used to.
And I've learned a lot about post processing. All of these were done in LR 4.
I used a Canon 60d, the kit lens 18-135, a Sigma 8-16, and my canon 70-300. Everything was shot in Manual mode cause I have no clue what to do with the others and I just didn't want to do automatic.
C&C are appreciated cause I learn lots from the great teachers here. Thanks and enjoy!
12 hours old.
Oct 30, 2013 23:00:37 #
I was there in the early 90's, pretty eye opening. You did good. Just wondering if they have rebuilt the capital. I heard it burnt down awhile back.
Oct 30, 2013 23:11:01 #
Thanks Bill! I'll post a few more in here along the way. I saw the capital two years ago, which was about 18 months after the great earthquake. It was completely destroyed in the earthquake and at the time I saw it, had been untouched. Quite a sight to see... We didn't get to go by the capital on this trip. We were in Neply, about 27 miles west of Port au Prince.
Franski was born with club feet, found living on a mattress on the front porch.
Not an American dish yet, but nutritional for those we fed.
Oct 30, 2013 23:38:36 #
I was there for about a week, in Port Aprince (SP) There was no water, just broken pipes spraying water in the air. What really surprised me the most were the women. Dressed to hilt, and walking so proud. Carrying those water jugs and heavey loads on there heads. Then those old beat up trucks carrying a load about 4 times greater then the truck was suppose to be. Loved there, glad I left also. LOL Almost lost 15 lbs in one week. There was a strange sulfur taste in in every thing.
Oct 31, 2013 06:28:43 #
mrova wrote:
So I went to Haiti last week on a mission trip. O... (show quote)
mrova, thanks for sharing. I was there in 1965 helping rebuild after Hurricane Inez. Sure hasn't changed much.
Oct 31, 2013 07:19:50 #
RetiredPhotog wrote:
mrova, thanks for sharing. I was there in 1965 helping rebuild after Hurricane Inez. Sure hasn't changed much.
No, I don't think much has changed. It certainly hasn't since there 2 years ago. I will never forget Port au Prince - the sight, AND the smell. Most of these shots were from the village of Neply, not a bad place at all. Still poor, not much food...etc...
Thanks for looking, here's a few more.
A ray of sunshine.
Deep in thought.
At play.
Oct 31, 2013 11:12:33 #
mrova wrote:
So I went to Haiti last week on a mission trip. O... (show quote)
Excellent shots of the children! I have considered doing this mission trip with my church, but have not made it yet.
Oct 31, 2013 11:13:32 #
mrova wrote:
So I went to Haiti last week on a mission trip. O... (show quote)
Excellent shots of the children! I have considered doing this mission trip with my church, but have not made it yet.
Oct 31, 2013 11:31:31 #
I was there in 96. You seem to have been in a RICHER place than I was. All those kids have shoes. Where I was, shoes were non existant for adults and kids alike.
Our trips to the various orphanages were always filled with smiles from the kids and tears from all of us.
I was there with the UN in the poorest places. I wouldn't want to go back.
Our trips to the various orphanages were always filled with smiles from the kids and tears from all of us.
I was there with the UN in the poorest places. I wouldn't want to go back.
Oct 31, 2013 11:54:29 #
RavRob wrote:
I was there in 96. You seem to have been in a RICHER place than I was. All those kids have shoes. Where I was, shoes were non existant for adults and kids alike.
Our trips to the various orphanages were always filled with smiles from the kids and tears from all of us.
I was there with the UN in the poorest places. I wouldn't want to go back.
Our trips to the various orphanages were always filled with smiles from the kids and tears from all of us.
I was there with the UN in the poorest places. I wouldn't want to go back.
It did appear that most in the village of Neply had shoes, but there's plenty of poverty and many still living under tarps. The group that I went with operates in the village and has made a great impact there. And you're right - many, many smiles from the kiddos and lots of tears from us.
Here's a few more...
Has no children herself, but cares for 7 special needs children.
Local fruit. Or is it a vegetable?
One of the families we met.
Oct 31, 2013 14:18:51 #
Great shots, one has to be to have been there to feel people, and know what how they can feel so good about life.
Oct 31, 2013 14:28:19 #
Bill Houghton wrote:
Great shots, one has to be to have been there to feel people, and know what how they can feel so good about life.
Haiti is such a beautiful country, but over the years has been so torn apart and destroyed...the earthquake was bad enough, but that just added to so much already destroyed.
We saw so much happiness among many - adults and children - but we also saw lots of hopelessness.
"Merci Jesus" painted over the doorway.
One of the many Restaveks (child slaves) we worked with.
What. A. Smile. (another Restavek)
Oct 31, 2013 14:40:20 #
I remember the Folks I was there for, won't get into that, but they were driving me around showing me Haiti, I saw an old green stake truck parked in a dirt driveway. Three or four men leaning over a half butchered cow, the blood and flies all over it and running down the driveway. Later they told me they were taking out to a Steak House. As we drove in there was that same green truck. Needles to say I didn't eat the steak. LOL
Oct 31, 2013 17:47:38 #
mrova, you caught some great expressions on their faces! My favorites are the first two and last two you posted. You should continue working on "street photography" because you have a real good knack for it! I enjoyed them a lot.
Oct 31, 2013 19:45:52 #
LLucas wrote:
mrova, you caught some great expressions on their faces! My favorites are the first two and last two you posted. You should continue working on "street photography" because you have a real good knack for it! I enjoyed them a lot.
Lucas, thanks for that. I wanted to get faces, so I really appreciate the comment. And I found I really did enjoy focusing on faces like these. Here's a few more...
Helping with crafts, shot in very, very low light.
Shot through a screen door, very early morning.
Another Restavek, got kicked out, group I was with took her in and is paying for her to go back to school for the first time in years.
Love this shot, I think it says so very much. Very low light.
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