AK Photos on display in NY
I often like to put the spotlight on other Armenians succeeding in unique ways. Well, today I'm putting the spotlight on myself for fun. As you may know, I have a photo website as part of a membership/service with www.digitalrailroad.net (a revolutionary photo webservice) which provides the space, etc. They recently had a huge Holiday Party for hundreds (800 I believe) of people in the photo industry in New York City and presented a slideshow of photography from their members, mostly professionals, some for National Geographic, etc. They have hundreds of members, and they approached me to include some of my images.
I'm happy to say they included 5 of mine in the 91 image slideshow (thought this may have been edited down, but I know for sure 3 of my photos were presented). Please go to the link to see the entire slideshow (the photos are displayed on Olya's website... she works for digitalrailroad.net and set these aside in her site as a lightbox. She shared this link with me just for my interest):
http://www.digitalrailroad.net/olya/glbs.aspx?lid=755507&e=0&p=0
I hope you enjoy my photos and everyone else's as well. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I'm happy to say they included 5 of mine in the 91 image slideshow (thought this may have been edited down, but I know for sure 3 of my photos were presented). Please go to the link to see the entire slideshow (the photos are displayed on Olya's website... she works for digitalrailroad.net and set these aside in her site as a lightbox. She shared this link with me just for my interest):
http://www.digitalrailroad.net/olya/glbs.aspx?lid=755507&e=0&p=0
I hope you enjoy my photos and everyone else's as well. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
posted by Arsineh at 6:35 AM
4 Comments:
I came upon this blog by chance as I subscribe to OpenDemocracy, which recently featured an article, "The water finds its crack: an Armenian in Turkey" by Hrant Dink
(http://www.opendemocracy.net/democracy-europefuture/europe_turkey_armenia_3118.jsp). While I'm not Armenian, I've always had a strong interest in the Armenian Massacre. Growing up in Rhode Island, a state with a relatively large population of Armenians, introduced me to a bit of their history and culture. Amazing people.
Congrats on your photos making the slideshow. I don't know if you live in Armenia or NYC, but I think the idea but I think the concept of this blog is a great. It is important to keep the memory alive of the genocide. The one that Hitler referred to when he decided to eliminate the Jewish population of Europe.
I'm wondering if there is a activist Armenian community online that can work to get the Turkish government to admit what it did back in 1915. It would probably make sense. Social digital media and online communities are becoming an effective political tool. Hopefully, the Turkish government won't interfere.
Once again, congrats on your photos. I'll check them out.
I wish you the best and a Happy New Year.
Your enthusiasm for life is inspiration. Thank you Arsineh for sharing these photos with us. Have an awesome 2006.
Jonathan, I live in DC, but float around a lot, and often to Armenia. I'm happy to hear your perspective, and yes we do have a big population of Armenians in Rhode Island. I lived in Boston for many years and have many friends in that area.
As far as online activism... try www.anca.org. I used to work for them and they have taken the lead on all the issues I feel most passionate about. I think you'll find them to be what you are looking for. They are know for their massive webfax campaigns on various issues.
Hagop, always a pleasure, and likewise to you. You have a thirst for life that inspires me too.
And to everyone, party like it's 2006!
Arsineh don't feel passionate about things you may end up being accused of racism by the ayatollah of Registan.net.
Cheers and congrats.
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