Oh, the irony, to see Erdogan supporters in Stockholm, Sweden celebrating his (apparent) victory — after Turkey blocked Sweden’s entry into the EU. A few more photos:
Author: Joel M. Hoffman
The Beggar Girl
Would you help this girl? I did, and it got me in trouble with my local friend, who told me that his country would be better off if people like me stopped forcing our judgements on situations we don’t understand. I countered that children shouldn’t be beggars, and I was in a position to help. But…
Searching For Hong Kong’s Soul
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Hong Kong’s soul rests far from the casual eye, modestly shrouded and demurely confident, or maybe just unwilling to fight for the limelight. Hidden. So well concealed, in fact, that most visitors miss it. I almost did.
The Taxi Driver (1) — And How I May Have Aided and Abetted the Enemy
My taxi driver sat ramrod straight, and exhibited a confusing mixture of subservience and independence. Halfway through the ride I figured out who he was. And it was a problem for me.
Five Hryvnia in Ukraine and the Man who Killed My Ancestors
I have a complicated relationship with Ukraine, because right there on one of their bills they honor a man who killed many of my ancestors.
The Girl Carrying Water
Is it okay that this girl spent her day carrying water instead of going to school? What if she didn’t mind?
Rajaji National Park
On a chilly winter day I woke up at 4:00am and excitedly put my camera gear together for a day of adventure. What would I see at Rajaji National Park, the picturesque and sparsely visited wildlife refuge near the foothills of the Himalayas in India, best known for its frequent leopard sightings? 🐆
Fire and Water at the Ganges
Tens of thousands of people converge every evening on the Ganges River as it flows through the city of Haridwar, and I was lucky enough to see it. The primary goal may be a dip in the water of the holy Ganges, but the gathering is an impressive combination of fire and water, of chants…
The Children at the Parade
Did these kids feel left out? Or maybe we were their parade?
Sunset on Mars
My experience has been that people differ from each other more than landscapes, but every so often I encounter something really unusual, as with this sunset in the Sonoran Desert. (It’s not really from Mars.)
