In January I travelled with The Fred Hollows Foundation to Eritrea, which borders Ethiopia and Sudan in the north east of Africa. A former Italian colony, Eritrea stills retains the old Italian charms of he 40's and 50's - from the architecture and macciatos to the classic cinemas that line the main street of the capital Asmara, you cant help but feel like you are walked through a time machine. Eritrea is still relatively unknown on the tourist map but i reckon thats sure to change over the next few years.. Pictures of this 'Little Italy' to follow, but in the meantime here are two photos I took at a clinic in Keren (a two hour drive from Asmara).
Photo Info:
(TOP) Nikon d700 : ISO400 : 1/50sec @ f2.8 : 50mm (24-70mm Nikkor f2.8)
(BOTTOM) Nikon d700 : ISO400 : 1/160sec @ f2.0 : 85mm f1.8
Photos by Hugh Rutherford 2010
Hey, could not wait to see you Asmara photos. If you get the chance, can you put them on Flickr, more people would find them there.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a pleasant trip. you probably have gathered from your trip, how Fred Hollows is revered. He has left a brilliant legacy unlike other useless aid.
Thank You!!
Thanks..had one of the best trips ever!! I've uploaded my Asmara pix at flickr.com/hughrutherford
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