One day when I was in university, I picked up one of the photo magazines, and saw some pictures by a Mary Ellen Mark who had at the time a Ford Foundation grant to do work in Istanbul. The work blew me away. From that day forward, I kept my eye out …
I came from the only predominant Catholic nation in Southeast Asia, sticking out like a sore thumb. Around us are countries that have temples, Buddhas, and shrines with colours and culture that are alive with discourses on life and philosophy. In the Philippines we have malls, foreign brands, and hollywood. I am Jes Aznar @jeszmann …
Strange, I like alleyways a lot, even if I’m claustrophobic. I hate being inside an airplane especially on a long haul flight. But in alleys I can see, feel, smell, touch, and even taste life. Jes Aznar @jeszmann here posting on the diary for the week. #nepal #alley #kathmandu #life
“Why are you taking pictures?” My 10 year old son asks. With his inquiring eyes slightly squinting and a stern look on his face. For a moment I paused, searching for a more specific answer. Perhaps a much simpler one. Its funny how it is hard to answer a simple question with a simple answer. …
Today is about heat and dust, and perseverance. I travelled more than 150 kilometers to the northwestern town of Tripureshnor VDC. I have never seen an earrhquake devastation of this magnitude before. It seems as like every corner and every household in this country is affected. But spirits are high and people do their best …
Marta Berens Dream Chapter [ EPF 2014 SHORTLIST ] This is the Dream Chapter of my Fairytale story: “It is out of reality that the most peculiar tale of all is born. (…) Some call me the Elder Granny, others’ the Dryad, but my real name is Memory. It is I who sits on a …
I always wanted a world map when I was a child. On the first day of school during first grade, mom found me not in the classroom but out in the fields, skipping class. Fast forward to adulthood, I found myself quitting a lucrative job and actually went out to see the world. We all …
Three years ago, I found myself on an early flight going to ground zero where typhoon Haiyan struck in the Philippines. Life was not easy, during those dark times. Especially for the people who are living in there. Suffering is not only limited to the physical factor, but what’s worse is the emotional and psychological …
Photo © Jes Aznar for Burn Diary Exactly a month ago today, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, leaving thousands dead and destroying historic monuments and heritage sites. My heart goes to the Nepali people who stand strong as they try to rebuild their country and lives after this tragic event. #nepal #nepalphotoproject #rebuild #prayers
