Friday, 15th October 2010
Luang Namtha Boys
by Anthon Jackson
Boys playing near a river in northern Laos
Equipment: Nikon D80
Anthon Jackson
After finishing university (in an unrelated field), I made two of the most important purchases of my life: a Nikon D80 and a one-way ticket to India. At the time I had US$400 and a vague plan to explore Asia and the Middle East. Two years later, I have yet to return home. Through a long series of odd jobs, from writing how-to articles online to teaching English in China to playing Santa Claus in Cairo, I've learned how to survive on the road in order to support my favorite hobby: photography. Although it's a little banged up, I've still got my Nikon D80 and the will to keep traveling for years to come. Although I've bought very little in my travels, I feel lucky to have thousands of souvenirs in the form of beautiful people and landscapes frozen in my store of photos.
Website: anthonjackson.com
Luang Namtha Boys by Anthon Jackson was photo of the day on Friday, 15th October 2010. It is tagged Photos. You can leave a comment below.
19 Comments
Dennis
The picture is great; your story is even better. Thanks for sharing!
Lynda Gilbert
You have a great eye! I liked the picture so much I went to your web address and just love so much of your photography. Please stay with your passion as you are touching others through your work.
Bev
Great photo…great story! Lucky you! You are living the life I wish I had done years ago..is it ever too late I wonder?
Matthew Harvey
Hi Anton, good decision you made.
Love this shot.
I also spent over 2 years on the road and it was one of the best things I’ve ever done.
Visited luang Namtha too and if i remember the boys were fun and very cheeky
Keep on truckin’
Matt
Heidi Anne morris
BRILLIANT ! good luck on your Journey x & congratulations on a wonderful image x
Pauline Jones
You have an ideal life and great pictures to prove it.
Cristina Palma Moreira
Congratulations, Anthon!
Both on your published photo (amazing)and your way of living!
AlfonsoPaz
One of the most beautiful Story Telling Images I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing.
JimAtkin
Well done Anthon Jackson. Keep up with your passion.
Debs
I agree with Dennis. Your story is so moving it seems to make your photo come to life.
Its excellent. well done
PlanetLover
What a treat it was to read your story this morning and see this very original picture. Thanks for sharing!
Karri
Wonderful story and a great photo. Trek on!
Lil
This is interesting and very good photography. Like it a lot.
Helen Hart
This image makes me SMILE! Really great shot.
Laura Milholland
Wonderful image in so many ways! I love the apparent friendship between the boy and the cow especially. Wishing you great travels and more excellent photos!
Marie Dunphy Harding
This is one great picture; it shows that you enjoy your work as well, Good for you!
Rajib Singha
Lovely image!
Renee
Very cute!
prabhakar
Love this pic bro, nice work!