Photo-taking in Africa!

I took my camera with me to church this morning, and had opportunity to capture a few more photos. Then, I spent two hours this Sunday afternoon, reviewing and editing the better photos in our collection.

Kathrine Page, curator of Art at Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary, wants to do a “documentary” exhibit of photos from our time here in Africa. I find that prospect rather intimidating! However, for my retirement, I was given a very nice new digital camera (instead of a gold watch!).

So far, my photo-taking has focused primarily on people: faces (young and old); hands, feet, etc. People at work; people in worship.

Other photos (not the best ones) document our work and experiences here. Darlene in the Nursing lab, examining patients, etc. The Vice-Rector lecturing in Wayne’s class; the students in discussion groups.

Before we left for Africa, my friends John Kells, director of Media Services at RWC, advised me: “Don’t be self-conscious about your picture-taking; just take lots of photos. You can look at them later, and pick out the best!”

Those who have viewed our better photos (Darlene has a second, older digital camera and is more creative than I) agree that a few of them are definitely “winners.” I just hope and pray we accumulate enough of these to merit an exhibition in Roberts Hall!