Bedouin sheik with a tattooed arm near Kerak, Jordan.
Every picture tells a story. The sheik (pictured) is the head of a Bedouin tribe living in an abandoned village near Kerak, Jordan. The tribe moved from an encampment in the desert, after the heaviest rains in 50 years flooded much of the land. The sheik is starting a foundation to raise money for educating Bedouin children who, along with their families, tend to move home with the seasons.
One of the joys of photography is meeting fascinating people and hearing their stories. More and more these days, my photography is taking me to places I hadn't imagined. It's an exciting time, with unexpected doors opening and intriguing opportunities unfolding.
I am happy to announce that today my new photography website is live! Won't you stop by for a visit?
I've been working since February with Gerlof van Ek of VANEK Creative. Gerlof is a talented website designer and developer, based in Amsterdam. Check back often, as the website's collection of photographs will continually evolve.
P.S. Am off to London, sans ordinateur. Back with more posts this weekend.
Your new website is gorgeous, Tara! Looks like you have been even busier than ever. Hope you had a lovely trip, a very happy Mother's Day and a wonderful anniversary! xoxo
Posted by: tinker | 13 May 2010 at 00:54
Your photography site is fabulous. I absolutely love the portraits of the Bedouin women.
Bravo!
xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 28 April 2010 at 03:54
This photo is lovely - I'm so glad that photography has opened up your world and you have opened ours with your images. The new site is amazing. xx, d
Posted by: JanePoet ~ JP/deb | 25 April 2010 at 16:34
I'm off to visit. Congratulations!
Posted by: Relyn | 24 April 2010 at 22:09
Just looked!!
Your site looks Terrific, Tara!!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 24 April 2010 at 15:00
Congratulations Tara,
On the launch of your new website!! I'm glad you get to learn and tell the stories of others with your photography. That way we all benefit! Have a great Sunday.
Love,
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 24 April 2010 at 14:57
Wonderful!! Your photographs are always stunning and how perfect to have a website devoted to them.
I just watched Queen Rania on Oprah and thought of you and your trip to Jordan...do you know her?
Posted by: Stephanie | 24 April 2010 at 02:00
Congratulations, Tara! The new website is beautiful, as are your photos. Well done!
Posted by: Nancy Sotham | 23 April 2010 at 16:17
Your photography web site is stunning!!!! Really impressive! It was worth the wait.
Posted by: Cheryl | 22 April 2010 at 23:48
Yay! I'm off to explore now. So excited!
Posted by: Marianne | 22 April 2010 at 12:51
Love the new site! Happily, unlik Flickr the local censors don't block it, hooray! You are marvelously talented, m'dear.
Posted by: Natalie | 22 April 2010 at 06:06
I am very much looking forward to checking out your new website. Congratulations. Nice photo.
Posted by: Carla | 21 April 2010 at 20:39
The new site is beautiful!!
Posted by: Swirly | 21 April 2010 at 20:24
Congratulations! The website is gorgeous, the photos are gorgeous ... all the best of luck to you.
Posted by: Barbara | 21 April 2010 at 18:18
The site is beautiful Tara! Congratulations. Beautiful design, easy to navigate and stylish like YOU!
I love it.
Can't wait to see it grow and evolve with all of your excellent photography.
xoxo
Posted by: gillian | 21 April 2010 at 18:17
Congratulations, Tara! The site looks lovely xo
Posted by: Di | 21 April 2010 at 16:33
A beautiful website. Yes, it is easy to navigate; but the pictures are spectacular. I love seeing the faces of the women and children. You have an artists eye for sure! I wish you much success in all the endeavors of your heart.
Posted by: Marilyn | 21 April 2010 at 15:49
Great photo; have always loved photos of hands. Best of success in your endeavors and to this gentleman's foundation for Bedouin children.
Posted by: Sandra | 21 April 2010 at 15:14
The photography site is BRILLANT! I, of course, will spend many an hour seeing the world through the lens of Ms. Tara B. whilst I should be tending to other matters. The design is classic and classy, and the photos are incredible. I am so happy for you, Tara. To be able to showcase your work must be so gratifying for you. Congratulations and continued success in your endeavors. Of couse, as long as you continue to blog your readers win as well, n'est pas?
Posted by: Mary H. | 21 April 2010 at 15:05
Your new web site looks great! It is an easy to navigate design and shows off the photograpy well.
As for the above photo, I cannot help but think about what stories a man with hands like this could tell. Although his face is not present in the photo, one can visualize the lined and weathered skin-- and the wisdom and aging that comes with living life in the desert.
Posted by: Helen | 21 April 2010 at 15:03