I have been taking photos every day of April, in this beautiful village, nestled amongst the Andes of Ecuador. Tomorrow is the last day of my photography project 30 Days in Chugchilan. Chugchilan is on the Quilotoa loop, near the famous crater lake. It is (relatively) near to Latacunga.
Thanks to everyone for all your lovely photo comments through emails and Facebook. It’s great to see the effect photos can have on people across the globe. Here is one of the photos that proved to warm the hearts of many people. Please check out the photo project page and let me know what you think.
I was sitting on a block, taking photos outside a store this afternoon. As I took the viewfinder away from my eye, I literally screamed with shock, then recovered with an embarrassed giggle, at the man standing over me, watching me. He was tiny - no more than 4.5feet, and had the friendliest smile that I have seen in a long time. He had come to town to get 2 bread rolls, he told me he paid 1 cent. I knew that it was my duty to take a photo of this magnificent character, and as I walked with him I asked why he wears no shoes. 'I'm poor' he said, shoes are too expensive. I thanked him for letting me take his photo and as I carry no money with me, I agreed to meet him at 8am. As I tried to ask him where, he softly shook my hand and wandered off. I wander if I'll see him in the morning.
P.S. Selected prints will be available to buy from my Gallery & Shop for the month of May 2010.
