Yesterday I returned from the second workshops I have taught in a row. This time it was taking place in Malawi with a group of Norwegian journalists. As always when teaching a workshop it’s an intensive 10 days of work, but the group was hardworking and fantastic to travel along with. And judging by the feedback they seemed to have enjoyed and had great value from the workshop and the six Malawian journalists we were cooperating with. Every day we were up early in the morning and didn’t stop before late in the evening. A workshop is not a holiday, but hard work and takes a lot of effort. The workshop which I taught along with Øystein (with whom I run Øystein & Otto’s Blog), doesn’t give me a lot of time to photograph myself, but above is nevertheless a handful of photos from the week and a half in Malawi.
In Flow with Otto 
These are truly unbelievable photos which have captured so much pure emotion.
Thank you so much for the nice words.
Als Amateur würde ich diese wunderbaren Bilder der Rubrik “Kunst” zuordnen … 😉
Vielen Dank, Henning.
The colors and the expression of each photograph makes everything very beautiful.
Very nice Otto.
Carlos
Thank you for the comment, Carlos.
These images are strong narratives, which demonstrate your sensitivity for entering their lives.
I thank you for those wonderful words, Sally.
Great job Otto! These are some powerful images.
Thanks, Phillip!
Powerful, yes! I bet your workshops are informative and inspiring.
I hope they are! Thank you for the comment, Mona.
Great photoshop, indeed They live.
Thank you. 🙂
It is always inspiring to see, and hear, about your work, Otto.
I really appreciate your comment, Karen.
Lovin’ this third eye. How to go!!!
Thank you, Harold. 🙂
Beautiful photos. Each opens up to a story and I’d love to know more about the people and their lives. I hope you’ll be able to share more after you get somer rest. You really have been tremendously busy, Otto, and I’m sure the participants in the workshop have learned so much. What a wonderful opportunity!
I think it was a great opportunity both for the participants and myself. I will hopefully get to show more work from Malawi later on. Thank you for the comment, Debra.
Stunning photographs yet again Otto. Welcome back.
Thank you, David! 🙂
Wonderful photos. Love the story they tell.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thank you, Francine.
Wonderful photos.
And while workshops can be hard work and result in very long days, it was good to see you managed to take some time out to capture a few images for yourself.
Usually there isn’t much time to do any shooting myself when I teach a workshop, but every so often I try to make it happen. Thank you Victoria.
what is the workshop about?
This workshop is about reporting from abroad or in a foreign country. Basically for journalists who already know their craft but need experience working in particular in a developing country.
Thanks for this information! It looks like it was very rewarding.
Have e great weekend.
Love
Dina
I think we all had a good time, Dina. Thanks for the comment.
Incredible photos, Otto. They are each alive, and I can almost feel the story behind them. I am riveted by that third photo; I can’t decide if it’s their eyes, their poses, or exactly what it is that captures my attention.
Thank you for a very nice comment, Angeline. Much appreciated.
I really like the picture in the church where the people are praying are really mesmerizing …
Thank you for the nice comment. 🙂
impressive faces… welcome home dear Otto, Thank you, love, nia
Thank you so much Nia.
Må ha vært fantastisk å delta. Og fantastiske bilder, Otto.
Takk for en flott tilbakemelding, Bente. Og, ja, vi hadde en kjempetur.
Nice job! I especially like the bottom photo and how the colors swirl around in the composition.
Thank you for the nice words and feedback, Linda.
Time goes by so fast but, in a week or two in another country you can be influenced for years by things you saw and did there. Like me remembering the colors on the walls in peoples homes in Vietnam or Bhutan.
You are so right Carla. Moments and events during travelling do influence us for a long time. Thank you for the comment.
The colours are so vivid. They contribute a great deal to the emotion of the photos. Wonderful, Otto.
Thank you for the very nice words, Michelle.
Majestic, as ever! You bring unto my eyes what I may witness never!
Thank you for that wonderful feedback. 🙂
Superb photos full of visual information and, of course, technically immaculate.
I thank you for the the lovely comment, Louis.
Compelling photos, Otto – I especially love the “in church” image with its unexpected double responses to the same situation. The colors, the point of views, the immediacy of the images – wonderful!
I really appreciate you lovely feedback Lynn. Thanks!
You’ve captured such beautiful emotion in these images Otto.
Thank you, Edith!
Beautiful!
Thank you so much, Elena.
Thanks for sharing such intriguing photos! For me – a great way to finish out my day – looking at the images you posted!
Those are some encouraging words, Deborah. Thank you.
Fantastiske bilder! Herlig fargerike – å for et vakkert lys!
Takk for flott tilbakemelding, Anita.
Welcome back Otto … love the contrast!
Thanks! 🙂
Each one is an absolute stand-out and I adore the one of the little girl with the man in the doorway.
Thank you, Patti.
Outstanding photos! Interesting angles…you’ve just taught me that the horizon doesn’t have to be level…Thanks!
I guess a tilted horizon is almost become a mark of my work… Thanks for the comment.
Malawi culture seems to have so much bright colors and you captured their activities so well. the last photo with the dancer is precious…as the little girl at the door. great to hear it all went well. ☺
Thank you for a very nice comment.
These are some wonderful portraits conveying so much life…
I thank you for the lovely feedback.
The pictures are so human and relatable. 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
These are great photos! You’re a legit photojournalist 🙂 Keep it up. Love what you capture.
Thank you for the kind words.
Such beautifully crafted images, Otto. They tell a story, with no text needed at all.
Thank you so much, Andrew.
This is beautiful. Stirs our hearts to the world beyond the walls we live in. More truthful than some of T.V. stuff we see. You were there and what you saw your camera captured in vividness.
Thank you for the lovely words, my friend.
You do have beautiful pictures here.
Thank you Shimon.
Great images, Otto! That ultra-wide angle lens just pulls me in to each picture and makes me feel that I was right there with you.
Thank you for the lovely words, Dani
These are incredible images!
Thank you, Lena!
Wonderful faces. Do you also do B&W? Your color is spectacular, but I would like to see your BW work, too. Thank you for dropping by my new blog, too. I would appreciate comments, too.I live and worked in Sierra Leone for 6 months. Took a few photos during the craziness.
Thank you for the nice comment, Fitz. Yes, I do work with B&W and you’ll find some here Out of Comfort Zone and here Out of Comfort Zone.
Beautiful photos, full of emotion and life…the workshops you take part in are wonderful. Look forward to more of your photos and adventures.
Thank you for the wonderful encouragement.
Wonderful images…so colorful, both literally and with all the emotion that has been captured. Beautiful faces…
Thank you, Karen. 🙂
Glad to hear the workshop went well, Otto. 3, 4 and 5 are my favorites. Nice light and composition.
Thanks for the comment, Tod.
Remarkable captures all of them. The scene of praying is the most powerful…
I am glad you liked, Paula.