I'm back from a whirlwind trip across the pond and crossed a new country, and new continent, off my list. It was incredible experience with many unexpected turns.

While gone, I captured a total of 5,019 photographs: 

• 22% of them came from ONE day at Kolmanskop, a ghost town 15 miles from the Atlantic Ocean where the Germans discovered diamonds. I knew this place was going to be incredible and it didn't disappoint. 
• 17% from the dunes of the Namib desert where I confused a bunch of tourists running around in a sleeveless white dress in 40 degree weather.
• 25% were photographed deep in the heart of Etosha National park where we witnessed so many animals that the 8 year old inside of me nearly exploded!
• 36% - from the various locals in transit which include wild horses, grassy canyons, peacocks and more!

Needless to say, there is still so much to "unpack" as I begin creating the new works for this exhibition. AND after reverse engineering my timeline I discovered I really need to have everything completed by the end of the month to meet printing deadlines! November seems so far away, but wow, it really isn't!

So in the meantime, here are a few highlights to wet your whistle while I'm hard at work!