Faces of Bougainville: Dock Boys
They hang out at the small dock where we board or dismount the boats that take us to and from the island where we stayed. They try to catch my attention every time… Read More
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Faces of Bougainville: Deep in Thought
I was part of a team that was consulting remote villages in Bougainville about community problems and the potential solutions. While I was engaged in the discussions, I was also interested on the… Read More
Faces of Bougainville: Mother and Daughter
This image, my favorite amongst my Bougainville portraits, made me think of the unusual role this mother and daughter play in the family. Almost all the clans in Bougainville are matriarchal. Intrigued by… Read More
Faces of Bougainville: Eden
From a distance, I saw each of them pull out a small flower from the bush then sip something from it. I figured out that they were going after the sweet nectar so… Read More
Green Island
Whether travelling along the inland rough roads or cruising around the reefs, atolls and islets around the Bougainville Island; I see green. Mother nature’s palette has obviously made green the color theme for the island.… Read More
The Buai Communion
December 2012: The one thing I learned while watching the leisurely, almost passive street life in Buka Town in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville was to appreciate the important role of buai (areca… Read More
Faces of Bougainville: I See Me!
No, the face is not mine. He’s a man I met on the street in Buka who volunteered to be photographed. And yes, that’s me reflected on his mirrorized sunglasses. I just thought… Read More
Bougainville the Brave
To somebody who watches documentary films, the name Bougainville may ring a bell. At least two multi-awarded documentaries were made about this obscure island in the Pacific; The Coconut Revolution and Bougainville – Our Island… Read More
