Southern Sudan in Pictures

24Nov/09

After 20,000 miles of travel, more than two weeks and some technical challenges, we at long last have a complete photo package to display here.

I won't do much of an introduction - the photos and captions should explain things, but from a control standpoint, the presentation can be full-screened by clicking on the button with four arrows pointing outward to the lower right of the images.

This is one of several forms the work will take; each one quite different. Hopefully this will slake appetites until our presentations can be made, and the full-feature pieces can be finished.

Thank you all very much for following along on this journey, for the support and for your continued interest in the project. This would not be possible without you.

And please do continue to check back for more features, information and goodies pertinent to this and other projects.

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Karen Dahood
November 25th, 2009 - 09:17

Thank you for putting me on your list to receive these absolutely wonderful photos. Your composition is outstanding. I have a few suggestions to help create a cpontect for viewing. First: A map that precedes phot 1 – or at least a description of the location. Even educated Americans get lost in the world very easily, and there are many wars in our heads right now.
Photo 1: a phrase explainig the cause of war would help. Was is religion?
Photo 6: The most eye-catching object is the colorful elongated thing – is it a boat? Can you mention that? Is it decorated to signify anything?
Photo 8: Why so many porters? What do they carry and to whom?
Photo 19: The generation gaps theme should be explored fully in some part of your project; I think it is critical to understand this in an emerging nation.
Photo 21: Polio – clarify why there are no vaccinations, or what you mean by other places.” Did you mean in Sudan or other countries? If in Sudan, explain why the people can’t get to the clinics.
Photo 23: Cataracts: Is this man employable? What would he be doing if he could see? How old is he? Who supports him?
That’s all – except that it would be nice to have larger images – or maybe I couldn’t figure out how to make them larger.

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michael thomas delaney
November 25th, 2009 - 14:13

These are the photos you traveled 20,000 miles (r/t) for?

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wseberger
November 25th, 2009 - 14:32

Hi Karen,

Thanks for the insights. We’re in production on a piece that will include other multimedia assets, narration, maps and non-photographic “extras.” You touched on several of the points we plan to work into the final piece.

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wseberger
November 25th, 2009 - 14:33

Hi Michael,

They are. Have we met?

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Suzanne B
November 26th, 2009 - 12:15

Hi Will and Friends,

Fascinating photos; I look forward to more. I am now interested in following the elections and rebuilding, thanks to your trip. I want to learn more about the fate of the refugees and those who are returning to help. How was Bior’s experience?

Thank you for the opportunity to learn about this part of the world. Bravo and welcome home.

Suzanne

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Alfredo Muñoz de Oliveira
December 2nd, 2009 - 13:19

Fantastic work!!!

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Casey Schell
December 11th, 2009 - 12:59

Will,

A collection of poignant photos. Well done, good sir! I am particularly drawn to the portraits and to me, the woman wearing the Obama shirt speaks volumes. The motorcycle shots have great composition. Photographs numbered 1, 2, 34, & 50 are also among my favorite artisticly. I like the scope of the work from landscapes/aerials, street/market scenes, religious gatherings, hospital patients, classroom, and daily life/villages. You have set the story and framed the opening chapter by creating intrigue through your lens. I look forward to more and watching the rest unfold. Your talent and passion for this project are evident in your work. I can’t wait to hear your personal experiences resulting from this trip.

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