Reflections on Photography.....

Hi all!

Another wonderful week!

I have been in a reflective mode this week....these two photos were taken in Tobago this past summer in a small fishing village on Castara Bay. I stayed in the village the entire time and spent big parts of my day walking the beach.

The boats they use to fish are very primitive with nets and oars. They are so rustic that they are beautiful. "Survival" and "Blessed" were hand painted on the sides of two boats in particular. They caught my eye. They summed up life for me while walking the beach. Life is all about Survival-- but how much do we really need in order to Survive vs. how much we think we need? Surviving in Lakeway, Texas is a whole different thing than surviving in a small fishing village. I am sure that the boat with Blessed on it is how the fisherman feels every time he is able to get up in the morning and go out on the bay and throw his nets out in order to survive.

Surviving in Lakeway, Texas is being able to afford the price at the gas station and feeling Blessed is not choking to death when you pay~~~~

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Lots of love to you all,
Lori Ann

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So Austin....

Hi all! These birds are so Austin....loud and peculiar.

Grackles....they are called.

I have no idea why they are always looking up at the sky. Maybe they love the Texas sunshine...or they have spotted something the human eye cannot see....I find myself looking up when I see them looking upwhile running the loop at Townlake...the only thing I can see are those beautiful condiminiums that are also projecting upwards. I did a little research and last year at about this time there were many found dead downtown Austin. We all know that Austinites are treehuggers(I don't necessarily hug trees) but I have a very kind heart. I remember when it happened because there were also lots of dead pigeons near the foot bridge where I run~~~ I felt bad for those birds....awhile back a pigeon had flown into the side of the supports to one of the bridges I run under down at Townlake and it had broken it's neck....it was struggling in the water so a bike rider and I fished it out of the water and we helped it by putting it out of it's misery. Ok ... so give me a tree in trouble and I would probably hug it too...Anyhow, that is my photo of the week...sorry I missed last week:)

Love to all of you,Lori Ann lascottphotography.com

What a Catch!

Hi Everyone! These are two of the five fish I caught one evening in Castara Bay inTobego. We threw the fishing line out and held it with our bare hands until there was a nibble and then pulled them in by yanking the line hand over hand...of course as Murphy would have it my line would end up in a tangled mess on the bottom of the boat after each catch.(you should see me fly a kite and use a garden hose...same kind of tangling goes on) It was a blast though ! I was out on a sunset boat tripto take pictures and never did take any of the sunset. I was too involved in fishing.The previous day, in the same waters, I literally held a stingray(yes,it was right after Steve Irwin's untimely death)...there was a family of three in the water that swam with us. What a thrill! They wouldswim under you and you could see their eyes looking at you and stroke their backs. Snorkeling was wonderful too...I found an electric eel...no I did not hold it!Have a wonderful week everyone! Love, Lori Ann Scott lascottphotography.com

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Rainforest Journey in Tobago

Hi Everyone!I hope all is well with everyone! Things here are hopping in thephoto world....This is image is of a man named "Levi" that I befriended in Tobago inJune. He was walking a very stubborn donkey up a steep hill. Westarted talking and he told me about his new business giving donkeyrides up into the rainforest in Tobago. Sounded very interesting to meso I said OK!(Come to find out I was his first customer)...The next day we were on our way~~ myself and a young couple fromPoland. I never laughed so much. The donkeys were kicking everythingin sight especially poor Levi. He had the matriach of the bunch andshe was literally feeling her oats. He was using her as a lead onfoot and she wailed on him with those hind legs and some good kicks.All the donkeys were ornery..mine included. She even went afterLevi's pet dog. The dog was merely relaxing soaking in the sun andthe donkey reached over and took a bite out of him!The woman from Poland kept ending up in the brush with one stubbornanimal under her...I was told by a few of the villagers that "Levi" was anherbalist...hmm interesting I thought...I will learn about the floraand fauna...a bonus.Well, we reached the top of the mountain and got off the donkeys andbefore I could turn around Levi was over yonder smoking one of thebiggest "joints" OR"doobies"...I guess that is the proper term becauseit looked like something Cheech and Chong would have enjoyed... Hishead was completely surrounded by smoke... Ichuckled...thinking....hmmm he sure is a herbalist.All in all it was a wonderful trip up the mountainside and anincredible experience. The vistas were breathtaking:)The next day there were helicopters flying over the rainforest and Iasked the Captain of the boat I was fishing on that day if they wereLife Flight helicopters...he said no...."They are looking for herbs!"I thought REEALLY?!A very herb conscious island indeed....

Training for Good Samaritan Ministry

Hey all!

This is a photograph of the Good Samaritan Ministry group that I will be photographing while in Northern Vietnam on medical mission in July of 2008. We met in California for an intense workshop to get us all trained in all aspects of the mission. It was a wonderful weekend of fellowship, worship and lots of learning. I am so excited and feel very fortunate to be their photographer. Photography at it's best...helping others. Please visit www.gsmedicalministry.org for more details and an excellent video. In a subsequent blog I will include a link to last years trip on video.

:)Lori Ann

More Great News re: Photography

I am so excited and feel very fortunate. I am going on a mission to Northern Vietnam. I am going to be their official photographer and also help out in other areas too! This is an opportunity of a lifetime! I have had a constant pull towards this type of work my entire life and it is happening!

The name of the organization is Global Samaritan Medical Ministry and their website is www.gsmedicalministry.org 5,000 people will be treated in a 10 day period over a time span of two weeks. Dr. Vien Doan heads up the mission and this will be the 9th year it will take place.

In January I will be attending a workshop in California to prepare. The trip will take place in July of 2008.

I will be there to capture images of the Vietnamese people and the missionaries.

Life is good and I feel very blessed!

Exciting Photography Shoot

Hey all!

I just finished photographing Ryan T Briggs and the Redneck Hippies out in Wimberley. It was great fun! We traveled to two locations and took lots of pictures. I love photography...can ya tell? Take a look at the band's website www.RyanTBriggs.com for their music and information on upcoming shows. They are very talented and I felt very fortunate to be photographing them.

There is a review on my homepage regarding the photos that were taken:)

I am also working on a book of local Austin musicians' portraits and their bios. Ryan T. Briggs is a part of the book.

I am still scouting for more musicians. Let me know if you can think of any or know any that might be interested in a portrait in exchange for being part of my book.

Love to all of you!
Lori Ann Scott
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