The Daily Foto: Paws and Soles
Phodographer John Carr along Lake Titicaca, Peru Nov. 2009
John currently backpacking through South America emails “I took pictures in Yumani, Isla del Sol, an island on Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, best know for its Incan ruins. They are actually my favourite DMW shots of the trip, and I had a little more time. Three brothers were playing outside while their mother was working as the toilet attendant at the jetty for the island, and were all captivated by the printer.” The clearly visible paws of little Foto and Edgar’s shoes are a charming parallel. Peace & Love.
The Daily Foto: Printing in Peru
Phodographer Austin Lane in Huilloq, Peru November 2008
Half an hour by taxi from the closest tourist area, Dog Meets World brought Take & Give Photography to this local village. Watching the printer brought endless amazement as the children and adults awaited their first pictures being printed.
The Daily Foto: Metal art village
Phodographer Leah Hudson in Croix Bouquets, Haiti, April 2009
The Dog Meets World photo team randomly stopped in this village. Steeped in Haitian history, Croix-des-Bouquets, is a good example of Haitian creativity – it resonates with the sounds of the clanging and banging of the mallets and chisels in the process of transforming raw metal into stunning iron sculptures. This was our backdrop to taking & giving the children their first photographs!
The Daily Foto: An Act of Kindness
Phodographer Sean Pfitzenmaier in Huilloq, Peru Nov. 2008
The ancient (about 600 BC!) Greek storyteller Aesop wrote “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Dog Meets World is an act of kindness for the planet’s children who have no access or means to personal photography. This photograph acknowledges this child of Peru for all time.
The Daily Foto: The Family Foto
Phodographer Austin Lane in Huilloq, Peru Nov. 2008
After watching the printing process for quite awhile, this father asked to have a photograph taken of his family. Austin was happy to oblige. The outstanding use of color in the clothing and head ware might some day chronicle this time; as we in the US immediately recognize family photographs from the 50s, 60s, etc as distinct by the dress of the period.