Francisco’s Photos
This Week: Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Bolivia: Publications & Projects
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** Projects begun months and even years ago are finally coming to fruition. My photo essay about scientific research at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base was published by DISCOVER Magazine about a week and a half ago; it subsequently hit the front page of Digg. I started working on this piece almost … Continue reading
July 2010 Update: Puerto Rico, Cuba, and a New Website in the Works
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo It’s true, we’ve posted nothing since April. Let’s skip the usual excuses and apologies, shall we, and just say that it’s been so long that we even forgot our own password. It’s been a busy, fun time. “Fun Slide,” Aibonito, Puerto Rico, June 2010 Though we never would … Continue reading
When a photo only suggests 1,000 words
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photo: Francisco Collazo ** The Matador team launched its online travel photography course last week and already students are enrolling and working on their first assignment, one component of which is to introduce themselves and talk about why they’re interested in photography. One student mentioned that he’s interested in the stories … Continue reading
(Not so) Overlooked Places in New York: The Statue of Liberty
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo ** The Statue of Liberty is definitely NOT an overlooked place in New York, and it makes an appearance in my MatadorTrips article, “What NOT to Do in New York City.” You’ll have to click over to find out why (and what I recommend instead). And if you … Continue reading
New York’s Easter Parade
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo ** Dandies and duds, Gatsbys and gaudies… all out in equal measure during New York City’s annual Easter Day Parade: