There is a dichotomy in the lives of the children of the mountains of northern Thailand. Children take on the responsibilities of adulthood much earlier. Yet, they still run, sing, and laugh as children should.
I met this little girl in a Lisu Village north of Chiang Dao. She was quiet and her expressions were so mysterious. There was seriousness in her posture and intensity in her eyes. Yet, there was a smile, ever so small. It was a hint of the innocence of youth. If I may be allowed a moment of arrogance, this is my Mona Lisa.
I hiked the Narrows in Zion.
It was a solo undertaking and at times it was a little frightening. The trail is actually a river, flanked by 100 foot walls. Though the chances were quite low that day, the risk of flash flood was always in the back of the mind. I had faith that the dry bag protecting my gear inside my backpack would not let me down (considering that swimming is mandatory in several sections).
Each turn revealed more fabulous sights....as well as another bend. I didn’t find the end of the trail that day.
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JenFu Cheng is an East Coast-based photographer who travels the World with the goal of capturing in photographs the essence of his passions. He learned the technical aspects of photography through a voracious appetite for books and magazines on the subject. However, being an avid climber, hiker and SCUBA diver, his inspiration has come from a close connection with his subject matter and those individuals who share in these passions. This connection facilitates immersion into the scene,...
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