for mom

since arriving in niger i have been on a mission. there is a beautiful bird that flies over this dry land...and it is gorgeous. it seems out of place amongst all the sand and nothingness. well i have finally captured a picture a the beautiful bird. it has been a hard mission and i am glad to have it complete.

friday driving through the bush with 5 fulani women and three infants with me, i saw the bird perched in the tree. i motioned for the women to be quite as i rolled down my window and got the camera ready. at last, the bird didn't fly away and i snapped away.




















the picture of this gorgeous bird is dedicated to my mom!

i began this mission in hopes of capturing this bird in a picture just for you - enjoy! i love you!