I love to travel and, for me, photography is a means of extending each trip I take. It allows me to capture moments I might otherwise forget and to examine worlds new to me in more detail once I return home. I try to capture what I find unique about the places I visit as a means of comparing cultures from around the world. I organize my photos into thematic sets that build into a collection for that country. Some of the individual photos may not be of interest, but they are a part of the story overall and may make more sense once viewed as part of the full set. The end result is more akin to a photo essay than a collection of travel photos and hopefully the format is interesting and informative to others as well.

I thank the flickr community for the exchange that takes place as we view and comment on each others photos. I have learned much from the process and want to especially thank my flickr contacts for all their input and for all their beautiful photos.

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Photos of **El-Len** (2)

  • Over the roof tops by Nitin.....back home
  • Happy Norooz, Iranian New Year, Year of 2569 (1389) by sam_alcaphone
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**El-Len**'s favorite photos from other Flickr members (786)

  • Going into WTTW the Chicago PBS station for a live taping of Chicago Tonight. Yipes! by Profiles of Nature
  • Karrayyu woman - Ethiopia by Eric Lafforgue
  • Shadow of the Rock by woolyboy
  • Some kind of blue by Mama Africa Photography
  • Routeburn track, New Zealand by expat-
  • cannon's roil by e christopher drake
  • Oregon Coast Winter Solstice Sunset {Explore} by Gary Grossman
  • Yellow-billed Stork's beak with catch by willievs
  • Coyote Buttes through Tree Hole by ©haddock(away)
  • Holiday season illumination of Tommy Hilfiger store on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NY by Paddu Rao
  • Ganga Aarti by bag_lady (taking a break in Goa)
  • A Journey Together by elkynz
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Testimonials (8)

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    Nitin.....back home says:

    ""I love the way 'EL-len' views the world through her lens. I am seeing the world through her lens! He travel pictures show casing different cultures, people and the place are brilliant. She sees beauty everywhere. When you look beyond the images and to the woman, you will find honesty and strength there. She's nice, warm , smart and talented and I am so thankful to Flickr for introducing me to her. I feel really lucky to know her. Nitin.."

    31st July, 2011

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    Tilak Haria says:

    "I was stunned to see Ellen's pictures of the lesser known and lesser travelled countries like Iran, Cuba, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan with the complete details and description where ever needed, the architectural pictures are great. There are few excellent Portraits in her Photostream which tell much about the culture and lifestyles of the people of these places. I would say her photostream is a Travelogue. I heartily Congratulate her and thank her for sharing such beautiful pictures and information. My Best Wishes are with her."

    3rd November, 2010

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    kayugee says:

    "Ellen travels to very interesting places in the world and she always brings back plenty of nice photos. She has a talent in viewing many different aspects in each country from landscapes to buildings, people, social aspects and behavior and even for small details and she knows how to capture all these aspects in great pictures.

    I enjoy watching her photostream because I can learn a lot about the countries from the background information she provides."

    28th July, 2010

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    sam_alcaphone says:

    "Ellen is a great photographer; but more importantly, she is a wonderful person. Her photos are so beautiful and I always enjoy browsing through her photo-stream."

    10th August, 2010

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    Nickmard says:

    "Ellen, is a great photographer and I enjoy her photostream. Thanks Ellen for all your wonderful images and your big heart!"

    11th October, 2009

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    Dawn at Bon Island, Phuket, Thailand says:

    "Ellen's Photostream is much more than just a collection of photos, with her captions she shares her knowledge and gives the viewer a chance to see not only an image but a view of the world through her eyes.
    Well done Ellen, keep up the good work!"

    13th August, 2009

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    Bijan1351 says:

    "She has an excellent collection of arts and cultures and,,,, ......We can travel with all her informative photos about each country ...she is a real traveler and also a kind friend ...Her book of journey doesn't finished yet and I hope we will see more and more Ellen's photos and Ellen's experiences about the world and the people ....and I'm learning many things from her everyday...."

    10th May, 2009

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    IranMap says:

    "Both your photos and comments are warm and amazing."

    18th December, 2008

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