Tiradentes is where the locals go in Minas Geraiss when they need some time off. It is a beautiful small village with plenty of shops great restaurants and an over abundance of charm. Of course there are amazing old churches laden with golden filigree prerequisite to this part of Brazil, […]

I took this portrait of Millvina Dean over ten years ago in Springfield MA. She was the youngest passenger on the Titanic and the last survivor. She passed away on Sunday at the age of 97. She was a sweet woman, I remember the photo session well and I hope […]

As a photographer I live for moments like this when fate brings my camera and life together at just the right moment to make a great image.I ran off the bus on the road to Congonhas hoping I would make it in time. It was like a ballet, I raised […]

Ouro Preto May be the the most beautiful town I have ever seen. Nestled in the mountains of Minas Gerais Brazil, covered by impossibly steep cobble stone streets with 17Th century Churches on the hill tops, it was a peaceful Paradise I found hard to leave, although my thighs were […]

Well I finally made it to Brazil and all of my meat dreams have come true. I have heard about the barbecue here for years and I am here to tell you that it is all true This is the restaurantXapuri in Minas Gerais. What a fantastic place in a […]

last week the happy frog bank of Northampton was robbed. The statue was donated and installed down town in front of the First Church by artist Lu Stubs to the non profit Friends of the homeless as a fund raising vehicle for a free meals program. Although I applaud the […]