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Alyce Bender
- Jun 14, 2017
- 5 min
Aloha Oahu
This was, by far, the shortest international trip I have taken in a very long time. In total, I only had six days on island. Of those, the first day I was laid up with very swollen ankles (a first for me) and no transportation. My last day on island, also happened to correspond with a big submittal day for school work, so I had to stay in and adult. Sigh. So, with that being said, I essentially only had four and a half days to explore, shoot the island of Oahu, and spend time
Alyce Bender
- May 14, 2017
- 5 min
Magical Heart of the Arizona Desert: Antelope Canyons
Revisiting my last photography expedition, to the American Southwest, primarily Arizona, I want to talk about one of my favorite places on Earth: Antelope Canyon. To visit, you want to get to Page, AZ. When you roll into town its not going to look like much but, let me tell you, this is a town surrounded by natural wonders seen nowhere else. Home to Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and a series of slots that include Antelope Canyon. These slots are primarily located on Navajo lan
Alyce Bender
- May 1, 2017
- 4 min
Japan in Spring: Sakura
Cherry blossoms, known as sakura, are a sure sign of spring. Here in Japan, they are a national treasure and everyone looks forward to hanami, an annual tradition of picnicking in the park under the blossoms. I have been so lucky to be in country the last two springs when the blooms hit peak. The two areas with the largest concentration of cherry trees that are close to me are Hirosaki Castle Park, Hirosaki and Tenshochi Park, Kitakami. Now, both Kitakami and Hirosaki bloom w
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