mire dita= albanian for good day.
I am back from gjilan, kosovo but I am fighting jet lag. I am mostly winning, though. hence the trickle of images you see here.
friends, it was a spectacular week.
life changing, actually.
I don't really even know where to start.
I imagine it'll come in fits and starts. little bits here and there or maybe all at once. maybe it will all come rushing out like water from a broken faucet, I don't know. there are polaroids, there are stories. there are more photographs and probably a few lists. I guess it'll come when it comes.
to all who left kind and encouraging words, thank you. to all who supported me (in so many different ways), thank you. to all who lifted me up in prayer, thank you. I could not have done it without you.
I think these pictures are a good place to start. :) Can't wait to hear more about it.
ReplyDeletegreat photos, i loved looking at these.
ReplyDeleteLovely. The whole series is lovely, but the top one in particular... Oh my, I am in love with it.
ReplyDeleteYou've started brilliantly with these images. Such talent! I can't wait to see and hear and experience more through your eyes. = )
ReplyDeletei'm glad you're back! i love these photos and i can't wait to see/read more. :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos!!
ReplyDeletei feel that same way about my trip to Kenya last year...it definitely was life changing!
Andrea these pictures are so beautiful, and they say so much, I am so happy for you that you had such an enriching and fulfilling experience, it must have been wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat first image is stunning. I want to blow it up and frame it. Just, wow.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear more, must have been an amazing journey.
WOW, that first image rocks my brain!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed watching your travels through IG and love your photos!
ReplyDeleteI love your photos so far!....can't wait to hear the trickles and rushes... :)
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cortnie
sounds like it made the top ten list for life experiences.glad you enjoyed your time there. the photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteyes i agree with nova - these pictures tell so much and are a great start. can't wait to hear!
ReplyDeleteThese photos, this journey, oh Andrea, how I love how you make everything simply infused with magic + vision.
ReplyDeleteoy. these are incredible images. Damian just looked over my shoulder saying wow. I can't wait to see/hear the rest. I still haven't disseminated a family trip to Ireland in July or even posted anything other than teaser photos about it, so I recognize that overwhelming need to do it justice.
ReplyDeletemy name's dita and it's good to know it's part of albanian for good day. beautiful photos!
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oh andrea, I am sure you just rocked their artistic worlds. you are a fantastic teacher and full of energy and enthusiasm for your passion of photography. I can't wait to see what you have to share with us all...
ReplyDeletehow how HOW did you get the balconies to pop out like that? DO tell? or was it magic?
ReplyDeletehey thanks, everybody!
ReplyDeletezameander, wish I could say it was magic but alas, it is not. :) it's the tilt shift effect, which you can find on the picture show app, or on instagram (or on any number of camera apps). I'm sort of addicted to it. :)
Nice shots! Love you blog
ReplyDeleteIt's sooooo beautiful here at your blog. I like seeing the world through your lens. Excellent!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing... very insiring.
beautiful! i spent 6 months in the Balkans, and your photos reminded me of being there :)
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