Black beauty

Isn't it amazing that every time people talk of similes in regards to attributes they always use animals. People refer to animals to make comparison for different things. One of the animals in my books that needs to be given a comparison is the African black Raven. Popularly referred to as a dark bird and used in most animations for the same purpose. Its either a witches pet or errand creature. I however, find them irritating,obnoxious and noisy. 

One hour of this bird cowing at your window can make you go mad.

However I happened to capture a couple of them not doing what they do best i.e. irritating humans. But complementing nature and thought it was worth capturing.

The African Black raven

Taking flight

At the heart of nature

A mouthful

Admiring self

Shiny black coat on

The happy camel

Road trips are times to sit back and enjoy the scenic beauty of our motherland. I travelled down to the coast last weekend. Interesting thing is no matter how many times I've been down that road, I never seem to get enough of the picturesque breath taking views. But truth be told the drive does get to you at some point. All you do is keep asking how much longer before we get there.

We finally got there and I took a stroll down the beach and came across some interesting animal. I had the opportunity to meet Halima the camel. I couldn't help but notice her nasty chewing habit and some what disjointed jaw in my opinion. She was adorned in Bouganvillia and was a sight for sore eyes. However she made me appreciate the beauty of being who we are. But more importantly accepting who we are, because who are is beautiful regardless of what people think or say.

Fun facts about camels:

• The name comes from the Arabic ǧml meaning "beauty".

• Camel milk doesn't curdle and has a laxative effect if consumed regularly

• Camels have split lips that help them graze and all eat all manner of things without injuring their mouths

Adorned and looking all beautiful

Pose for the camera... My good side

Smiling for the shot

Happy....

Halima extatic...Too Glad

Wazalendo

Wassup? It's been a while since I posted. Been busy with work and school, I am not complaining though. It's been a time to learn and see how much i can push myself.
Back to matters photography. Over the weekend I met up with a friend of mine I had not seen in a minute.
As we got talking he mentioned a special group of people. The Kenya 8-ball pool team. They're the ones to represent Kenya in Blackpool England, for the World 8-ball pool championships. The tournament will run from the 25th of June to the 5th of July.
That said, they will have a going away party in K-1 tomorrow evening at 8pm. Lets show up and give the guys all our support.
We wish them Godspeed and success as they represent our beautiful nation.

John chalo AKA Jay Cee

Sophie 

Joshua AKA Malone

Proud sponsors BUSH & GAME

Salim Idd

lining up a shot of total class

Damien 

Kenya 8-ball pool Captain Krush

In the moment 

In their zone

Animals are always a joy to watch. Their reaction to each other and just the way they behave generally. One creature that has always fascinated me is the Colobus monkey. I have always been drawn to its colour and their behaviour patterns.

It's amazing, as I  took these pictures it dawned on me we never really take time to let God take care of us. He says that He has our backs, but we never really let Him take His place and allow Him to provide for us. I guess its the human nature we are at war with on a daily. All in all its was a wake up call to take it easy,relax and know that He is in control because He takes care of all his creation. 

Here goes....

Breakfast...  at7am

Basking polite

Thinking monkey....I think

All this food... where to begin

Time to eat...

Mama knows best

Striking a pose

Amazing

Watching children is always an amazing experience. Its always interesting to see how gullible they are or how inquisitive they are. One of the most interesting things about children is their ability to mimic adults or ape the things that adults do.
I struggle to define this moment. I think it is worth capturing. Not only is it interesting it's thought provoking too.
Only in Africa would you have the pleasure of seeing this. One child carrying another ...

Smile.... Say cheese..

Intense stare....

Time to play with the baby...

Kiss kiss 

Two of a kind

Tea time...

There's something about cloudy, cold days. It starts from the way people dress up to the things people always seem to be thinking about. the weather in Nairobi has been a little bit unpredictable. We thank God for the rain though. I just hope that we utilise the rain.
One of the most interesting things about the rainy weather is that your always sure a mug of coffee, hot chocolate or tea will come in handy. 
Especially on a cold afternoon there is nothing like a cup of hot coffee some jazz and a muffin,croissant or pastry to bring your evening or long day to a close. 
here's my  tea time...

Tea pot check...

Setting  me up for some high tea....

Fresh from the oven....

Pastries....mmmh... spoilt for choice 

Care for a cup of tea

Fill it up already....

Corner-Baridi blues

It's the beginning of the weekend and I was just thinking to myself how productive this week has been. It hasn't been easy but it has been a whole lot of fun and adventure. More importantly it has been fulfilling.

I had two shoots this week so it's been one of those hectic ones. 
For one of the shoots I was in Corner-baridi and got to realise how beautiful our beloved Kenya is. Not just in terms of landscape but in terms of the people,diverse culture and more importantly the heritage we posses. I just couldn't get enough. 
This is what it looked like.

The location of my shoot

Her silhouette with the backdrop of the mountains

Enjoying the breeze and fresh mountain air

Mama Africa

Insightful nayo 

happy people... yeah! yeah yeah...

Taking it all in. 

Terry Kinya
model/student