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Photography. Finally there’s something cousin Andy can weigh in on! Instead of politics. No just kidding, I kinda like the political stuff too. “I reckon I ain’t much on them thar book lernin” I have to agree with Cyrielle on the photos: Cat 1: Capoeira - That B/W photo really stood out to me last week when I first saw it. Those same shots somehow lost something when they were shown in color. Cat 2: El Cristo - I really like this picture. But I wonder if this picture is the equivalent of tourist trying to “hold up” the leaning tower of pisa in Italy? Still my vote. I watched a great movie that you’ve probably seen: Cidade de Deus (City of God) I know you knew the translation. If you haven’t seen it, it’s really an awesome story about the drug and gang situation in Rio D with this young photographer as the central character. Me and the parental units are heading to Denver tomorrow morning to see Angie. Should be fun, I need the holiday. Until later, Andy

Well, I don’t know. I am not used to stating my opinion on things. What if I’m wrong or someone disagrees with me?? Alright, I’ll try. In category 1, I vote for Bolivia. It captures something that is quite extraordinary. The picture is almost surreal. Second, third, and fourth choices are Bariloche, Rio De Janeiro, and Iguazu respectively. I feel that Bolivia is significantly superior to the others, but any one of these four is an award winner. In category 2, I again vote for Bolivia, but only if it can be submitted with a caption of “Salt Lick in Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia.” We do all know what a salt lick is, don’t we? Otherwise, I vote for Instituto. It captures South American soccer and your personal absorption into the culture. Also, I recommend ignoring suggestions from that Missouri guy. He is still shooting black and white photos with a Kodak Brownie camera; at least that is what his sister told me, I think.