Borrowed World

Photos: My Scholarship entry - Kids in Naumaqumage Village Fiji need you.

adora — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:07:00 GMT

Winter in Greece

adora — Fri, 5 Jul 2013 09:11:00 GMT

Who said the best way to see Greece is in winter anyway ? there right. If getting up close to the locals and setting into there way of life doesn't excite you then take a walk with the many goats who run free on the Island of Symi. If you're a photographer you will be excited. Colour with ambiance and landscape beauty along with amazing sunsets and sunrises you to will soon join the locals in afternoon siesta. Fresh fish caught every day as people await by the shore for first choice in the days catch. Lobster is what you will indulge in along with a much assorted array of fish, Just ask Vasili Tsavaris who has fished these waters for over 20 years to catch you a meal, and as iv seen first hand sometimes all it takes is a good swimmer to bring up an octapus. In a photo you can capture beauty and frame it well for the viewer, the one thing thats missing is the fresh aroma of healthy air with the scent of oregano which grows wild everywhere and a local bakery enticing you to try there fresh tiro-pita and soft addictive bread.Make sure you sit at a cafe by the sea and wake up with a view so pleasant to the eye you will never want to leave as many have done just that. Here you will see every simplicity there is and you will meet some interesting characters.

Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

adora — Thu, 4 Jul 2013 13:42:00 GMT

The photographic scholarship has been a great motivator and learning tool for expanding my mind in thinking like a professional. Learning from Jason Edwards would be an honour I value his knowledge and aspire to be a great mentor for others in the future. Jason would find me a patient person with en-durance for long days as well as great listening skills, impressing Jason so much that he would want my assistance full time. Exploring and learning is what drives my curiosity for travel and adventure. I tend to be at the right place at right time, type of person. Aware of my soundings, capturing what I feel is raw and unique at the present time and place I’m in. I have thrown myself in countries without warning and find I’m adaptable to un-familiar places. I see great pictures in all things so I rarely stick to one subject, I shoot as it happens. Naturally my direction was always leading me toward furthering a hobby into a profession. I look forward to brushing shoulders with professionals.

Photos: Vietnam

adora — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:49:00 GMT

Every day life in Vietnam

My Scholarship entry - A local encounter that changed my life

adora — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:26:16 GMT

New Years Day, I awoke to blissful chanting from nearby temples that surround a small village in Thong Pha Plum, Thailand. Intrigued and curious, I jump to my feet to explore this alluring mysterious vibrating melody. With every cautious step, not a soul in sight, I found the peacefulness of the village profoundly surreal. A sense of healing was received from the crisp air that filled my lungs.The chanting led me to the town centre were the most beautiful act of kindness was displayed. Sun rays danced over the town,people of Thong Pha Plum were preparing for an event taking place that morning. It was hard not to get excited, as their faces were glowing with elevated spirits.Their laughter was infectious and their happiness was radiating.I thought to myself, "what's with all the fuss?” Local police were directing the traffic to keep the road clear. I chuckled, as their efforts were to no prevail.The colorful pots of curry, sizzling aromatically, filling the town with hunger pains, presented the Mon culture of Thong Pha Plum.Tables were arranged side by side by the men, were the women and children placed food on the tables. An array of oils, spices, rice, noodles, canned foods, anything that could be preserved, was also presented.As the first bus arrived, the locals fell silent. The guests were the Buddhist monks.The monks wore plain saffron (ochre) robes, reddish yellow in color, called Kasaya. They walk bare foot and shave their heads, as a part of showing their devotion and commitment, displaying their lack of vanity. What the town people can spare is donated to the monks, for their ongoing rituals of meditation and blessings for peace.I suddenly realized how much I loved this moment. Being apart of this important event and bringing to light those wonderful people and traditions who are everywhere we go. As I had this inspiring revelation, a butterfly sat on my shoulder.

Photos: Rhodes to beauty

adora — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:53:00 GMT

Rhodes Island Greece

My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

adora — Thu, 3 Nov 2011 00:02:49 GMT

In Kunchanaburi Thailand lives an orphanage were local women hand create beautiful materials in which fabric are sold in the hope that we who visit buy to feed the children. The smiles on peoples face’s when you visit is infectious they way in which they give to each other is as well. The towering temples of wealth are adamant when you visit Thailand they stand so high and colored bright amongst the hand built homes of the Thai people. On new years morning people gather awaiting the monks to appear here they bring food to feed the practicing monks as they rely on locals to keep them from starving, this is in return for a blessing. Transport and living arrangements are simple and along the river in Bangkok you can see how locals transport there food and do there shopping via water, they also share the lack of space and privacy not that it seems to bother them at all. Hi I am Theodora Karagiannis or Adora. I have been hairdressing for 25 years and have had a successful business for the last year 10 years. I sold my business this year after visiting Thailand as I feel that Photography is something I wish to pursue. Traveling is something of second nature. I am aware of what its like to teach and therefore would make a great student as a blank canvas. Working hard is a naturally easy and know what its like to work long hours and the importance of keeping healthy. I know what it’s like to teach others I think I would make a good student as I have great lisening skills. A new Industry altogether is just a scholarship away from were I dreamed to pursue. Pick me and I will surprise you with my efficiency and determination to learn.

Photos: New Zealand Beauty

adora — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT

New Zealand Nature is truly beautiful to look at it could also be the fresh crisp air that surrounds you which makes it such a healing experience you can nott help but walk away stronger and more in love with one self for taking the time to take oneself there.

Photos: Colours of Thailand

adora — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:30:00 GMT

These are photos i came up with, while pretending to be a professional photographer for National Geographic.

Photos: My Photo scholarship 2010 entry

adora — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 01:11:00 GMT

Hello my name is Theodora Karagiannis I am Australian with a Greek background. Relocating to Greece at age 13 where I studied the Greek language, and out of personal interest, took up hair design and documented my achievements with my first camera. At 17, moved back to Australia where I enrolled in the Australian Academy for hair and beauty. Turning 30 I created, hair salon, named "Adora Hair.". While work is important I do have travel bug syndrome. I felt I was continually developing my passion for photography, the more landscapes, cultures and people I came into contact with. My outlook for the future is to continue to learn and be at the right place at the right time to always capture fantastic world wide wanted photos.My selection of photos, purely inspired by a friend Nancy Kennedy's love of Scottland I have selected 3 images which represent the irregular beauty of the natural enviroment, together with the geometrical structures of man.