ARCHIVES: Memories from Africa

It's been over a year since I returned from my adventure in Africa. While digging through my archives this week, I came across photos and some video of my teammates Steve, Gina, Nick and Dan. I thought I'd share some of our memories here and hope to add more as I can continue to dig.

Behind every great photo, there is a great story. There is certainly a great story behind this one, see below.

Dan's Clean Mouth from Melanie Maxwell on Vimeo.

We spent an afternoon at a boys school in Mozambique. As you can see, Steve, at left, got his groove on.



Here's the epic tale of our 9 hour trip to Chimoio, Mozambique

Epic trip to Chimoio from Melanie Maxwell on Vimeo.

Then of course there was our trip deep, deep below the surface. I don't think anyone had a clue what we had in store. There is something very strange about being that far underground. It sort of felt like I was at some sort of Disney attraction.

Copper Mines from Melanie Maxwell on Vimeo.

I have no idea why I am smiling in this photo, I am pretty sure I was anything but happy.



Some sunset wheelchair basketball in Lusaka, Zambia.

Wheelchair basketball Zambia from Melanie Maxwell on Vimeo.

Dinner boat cruise in Livingstone, Zambia.


Gina sending me a message!

ARCHIVES: Lost and Found

While digging around in my archives I came across an image I made while in a market in Chimoio, Mozambique in May 2009. It's strange when you find an image you forgot you had taken, it instantly brings back the memory of the moment.

Print Sale!

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A new look

I have launched a new "splash" page for my website using several images I have featured here on the blog. It's fun to switch things up every once and awhile.


Along with the new look of that site, I've also been working on my archives. It's been some serious captioning work, but it'll be worth it in the end!

ARCHIVES: Player of the Year (Fall)

I've just wrapped up the winter season of AnnArbor.com's Player of the Year honoree portraits. I am going to wait for them to run in the paper before I post them here, so I thought I'd feature a few from the fall season (shot before I had mad bloggin' skillz.)

Photos © AnnArbor.com 2010

ARCHIVES: Muncie Gras Past

While working at the Star Press I had the opportunity to produce a multimedia short to promote the entertainment section, All Access, at the annual Mardi Gras inspired Muncie Gras festival. Since I didn't film one this year (because I no longer work there) and with the festival just around the corner I am feeling a bit nostalgic. Below I've posted the videos from '08 and '09. Both starring friends and volunteers who were brave enough to trust me during my "inspiried" anxiety.

 

Muncie Gras '09 from Melanie Maxwell on Vimeo.



Muncie Gras '08 from Melanie Maxwell on Vimeo.

ARCHIVES: Winter on another continent

This winter weather has me thinking about warmer temperatures, and not because I am cold and impatient for summer. I actually enjoy the winters months, much more than I enjoy sweating during the summer. It's the gray tones and lack of sunshine that has my mind drifting to a warmer, sunnier, winter I experienced in May of 2009. Well of course we all know that winter is not in May, unless of course, you are in Africa! Here are a couple of links and a photo from my five-week long trip to Africa. Perhaps it will help your mind wander over this wintry weekend?

Read about it here!

Video here:

Africa from Melanie Maxwell on Vimeo.