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I spent four days early this year with my friends Charles and Libby trekking and photographing in the Usambara mountains of northern Tanzania. Traveling between the towns of Lushoto and Mtae, we found the scenery spectacular and the local Samba people very warm and welcoming. Aside from a harrowing few seconds when the front wheel fell off our truck on a narrow mountain road, we enjoyed every minute of this adventure.
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For anyone interested in touring these lovely mountains, I recommend organizing your itinerary and/or a guide through the cultural tourism office in Lushoto (conveniently located right next to the bank). Just remember that some negotiation for price is expected. Also, it is never a bad idea to kick the tires before climbing into a strange vehicle…
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Please enjoy the following slideshow of the Usambara. I have made the images a bit larger than those I posted from Africa. This means that viewing the slideshow full-screen will really make a difference.
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Now I am back in Portland, look for several more postings from my trip to Tanzania in the coming days. I arrived home from Zanzibar with barely enough time to unpack and repack before heading out to ski, ride in snowcats, and make some more images up in British Columbia (note: a post of that work will be up soon). Now I’m back at the computer with a little time to sort, edit, and blog before the next adventure. Stay tuned…
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A brief post-script for the technically curious:
The photograph below is a 22-image, multi-tier panoramic merger; the native resolution of the file is over 100 megapixels. This is a technique I’m using more and more to create large-format-like, ultra-enlargeable images. Look for a future technical blog posting on the tools and techniques used in this process. It’s anything but point-and-shoot, but the results are VERY rewarding.
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22 Comments
2010-03-04
21:48:13
Thank you very much for all the breathtaking photos of people and sceneries. we love it. prudence and norman chen
2010-03-05
11:54:34
Thanks Prudence. Great to hear from you!
2010-03-05
09:23:27
These are amazing pictures, guys -- just awesome. The part about the front wheel falling off the truck sounds a little hairy, though.
2010-03-05
11:57:19
Thanks Nick! Yes, the wheel incident was a might hairball. Luckily it occurred on a straight stretch. We had to retrieve it from a ravine, bend the brake parts back into place and steal lugnuts from the other wheels to put it back on. I made sure that every remaining nut was torqued down before we headed back out.
2010-03-05
10:39:40
and yet again you show us where our spirit thrives, in our innate connection with each other and nature.Your skill high your purpose higher. Thank you. Stephen and Katrina.
2010-03-05
11:58:47
Thanks guys. It's comments like that which keep us inspired to do all the less exciting work on the computer.
2010-03-05
15:54:26
This gallery is astonishing - what a wonderful contribution. Congrats too on the recent contest awards you won. No doubt those trips will produce another extraordinary set of pictures. James
2010-03-05
16:17:47
Thanks so much James. I'll leave the awards part alone until the results are made public...
2010-03-05
19:16:41
Up to your usual high standards, Hudson. Thanks for sharing.
2010-03-05
22:33:19
Thanks Don. I hope to get out in the mountains again with you this summer!
2010-03-06
06:16:51
Hudson and Libby, Thanks so much for sharing your pictures. They are a delight to look at. Best regards, Bob
2010-03-18
18:04:31
Thanks Bob. Great to hear from you!
2010-03-06
22:29:01
Wow, Hudson! Honestly, when I saw you going around with your heavy bags and peeping in here and there, I could not imagine you are such a professional photographer! Yes, your cameras are impressive but the results is just awesome! I wish some of my students could follow you route - it is so much fun! keep it up!
2010-03-18
18:06:12
Ah Vedasto, Without your student Charles assistance, many of these photos wouldn't have been possible. Keep up the great work shaping those young minds over there.
2010-03-07
17:55:00
Wow Hudson. You and Libby have gorgeous photographs. I was in awe through the slideshow. Congratulations and glad you had a safe and inspiring trip. Just a wonderful set of images.
2010-03-18
18:07:55
Thanks so much Shelle. I've really enjoyed looking through your site too.
2010-03-08
22:18:33
Dear hearts I turned off all the lights and watched these stunning images in silence. Thank you Carol
2010-03-18
18:09:07
Thanks so much Carol.
2010-03-14
01:57:32
Wow!! you guys are amazing with those pitues of the lovely places!!l liked them a lot man.but you the BEST PERSON!! I really appreciate you guys!!
2010-03-14
10:17:59
Charles, You made this trip and these pictures so much more meaningful just by coming with us. We really miss you guys. -Hudson and Libby
2010-03-18
16:24:03
Truly AMAZING photos........every single one!! Doesn't get much better than that! Perry (friend of Paul Leib's)
2010-03-18
18:10:18
Great to hear from you Perry. Thanks for the encouragement.