The nature stroll with Violet was leisurely and pleasant. We started from a gazebo that stretched across this ethereal lake and as we walked towards the lake’s edge we decided to explore the woods nearby instead of circling the waters. Violet was her typically creative and upbeat self. The sun was warm and she seemed to enjoy basking in it. The light definitely loved her. Streaks of radiance dodged the leaves and branches of the trees above just to dance across her skin. And Violet danced with them. Uninhibited and free, she reveled in her natural surroundings, working with them to create...

The idea was a vision of Kirei Na’s; a dancer’s movements through nature. Expressions of grace & poise, physical creativity & celebration were to be captured. The very concept humbled me and I feared I would not do it justice. I guess that happens sometimes; someone comes to you with a vision they want to make happen and they are trusting you bring it to life and you are afraid you might let them down. But there I was with nature and Kirei Na before me; beauty and Beautiful. I forgot, for a moment, that I wasn’t making this alone. It happens sometimes. ...

“Vincent and I set out early morning to do another shoot for Pangeas Garden.  We pulled up to a secluded lake somewhere in Lithonia Ga. Somewhere I didn’t know existed. Thanks Vincent ( I appreciate you showing me the beauty that exists in our backyards). Its 10am and the sun is already teasing my amber bronze skin causing tiny drops of morning dew (really sweat, but morning dew sounds so much more delicious!). Picture perfect. Not knowing what to expect, i was excited and eager to get the day flowing. People…let me just say…. i got some Goooooooooooood vitamin D on this...

Late in the spring, we started creating images of sistas and the earthSistas taking strolls around lakes and thru woods, basking in the sun and enjoying the flowing waters of the nearby lakes. Its was the beginning of a series we are calling Pangea’s Nature Stroll Series. There is an inherent splendor in humanity’s communion with nature; its a humbling and sensuous reverence for the miracles we are fortunate to be a part of. And I hope this series pays homage to that impression. Some of the sets are sistas who simply decided to take a stroll and do a shoot while  several were of...

Chadoe carries herself like a nubian princess surveying the Serengeti in this third installment of the Nature’s Stroll series. Such a stance is what comes natural to her. Head held high with a steely gaze, she either looks you in the eye as if to peer directly into your soul for some hidden truth or she looks to the heavens like a woman with a vision. Thoughtful, nurturing and curious are all aspects of her character. She is also fierce, guarded and passionate. Spirited and positive, Chadoe loves her family and loves her people. And she is only saddened by the negativity we thrust upon ourselves...

Just a quick moment of indulgence. After wrapping up this year’s Nature Stroll series a bunch of us got together for a picnic at Pangea’s “secret garden.” Its no secret really, just a favorite for us to gather and create images and simply be one with nature. We have great shots and I was so anxious to share them that I put a few in my profile’s album. Did you know that you could post images in your album? Anyway check’em out and tell me what you think. And while you are at it, post some of your pics too! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook...

Free-spirited best friends on a nature’s stroll. It was carefree, genuine and experimental. On this second installment of the Nature’s Stroll series, GreenRose and FlowerChild decided to do step into the Garden as earthSistas together. The day was slightly overcast and there was an almost mystical chemistry in the air. Personally, I was envious of the friendship that these two young women have. They finished others sentences and had all of these private jokes… even though they were young, you could tell that they had been very close for years. There was nothing sexual in their...

words from Azmera HarvestGirl… “Azmera is Amharic and come from the country Ethiopia. It means harvest and this is part of my Harvest!!” “I love to be inspired by all things life and I love to take that and continue the process by inspiring others.” “I was inspired to sew about 3 years ago and have been a supporter of etsy for about 2 years. I was encouraged by loved ones feb 08 to start my own etsy… and here we are.” “I put alot of love and energy into my creations and hope that you love it as much as I do. Everything I created and sell I...

John Crooms “Everybody’s Favorite Photographer” Well it’s Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta and that means it was time for House In The Park . All I can say about House In The Park 6 was WOW !!!! This was a event that will go down in history . Atlanta showed out Sunday afternoon, I’m guesstimating over 3000 people descended on Perkerson Park in Southwest Atlanta to hear Djs Kemit , Salah Ananse , Ramon Rawsoul, and Kai Alce play some of the best current and classic House Music . The Vibe at House In The Park 6 was real positive and the energy was good. Children playing...

On a beautiful hot summer day, Habesha, Inc. hosted Organic Fest 8 in Atlanta. It is a benefit event for Habesha’s Black To Our Roots program which assists youth in recognizing and reclaiming their African identity through research and study of African history and culture. Its was an engaging event that included live entertainment, guest speakers and an African marketplace. There was the Kuumba children’s corner, the healers demonstration booth and a very informative lecture and tour on Habesha’s organic gardening activities in the midst of urban Atlanta’s West End. Black...