Thailand Bombings

There has been a number of bomb explosions in Thailand from Thursday, August 11, 2016 through Friday, August 12, 2016. Towns affected are Trang, Hua Hin, Phuket, and Surat Thani. This situation is still unfolding. Several casualties are reported, mostly Thai citizens, and several tourists have been injured.

All travelers should avoid public places and large groups in the above destinations mentioned. Travelers should also follow the advice of local authorities.

Although there is no reason to believe that these incidents will affect future travel throughout Thailand, we urge all travelers to visit their homeland security sites:

-United States of America: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/thailand.html
-Australia: http://smartraveller.gov.au/Countries/asia/south-east/Pages/thailand.aspx
-United Kingdom: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/safety-and-security

We at TG Travel Group LLC send our heartfelt sympathy to victims and families of this recent tragic event in Thailand. No one has claimed responsibility and the motive remains unknown. TG Travel Group LLC regards the safety of its travelers as its number 1 priority and continues to update travelers abroad and inform those persons preparing to travel. To date, all of our travelers are safe and accounted for. We continue to monitor this situation closely.

Photo Tour of the Real Mississippi Delta

Clarksdale

Adam Smith, Photographer and Guide

A Different Perspective is pleased to announce our new Photo Tour of the Real Mississippi Delta led by photographer and photo guide, Adam Smith.

The Mississippi Delta is not to be taken lightly. This mysterious region of our Southern part of the USA is one of our best kept secrets. It is truly American culture at its best.

Below is a more concise bio of this extraordinary guide who is the only man who can get you to the back country juke joints and give you an eye into the authentic culture of the Delta.

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Bruce Janklow, Mississippi Photo Tour Participant

“Adam, My photo tour of the Mississippi Delta with you was truly a peak experience; photographically and culturally. The locations, the music, the musicians, the people, the food. What a great look at a disappearing regional culture. Great additions to my portfolio. Right up there with my top international photo experiences”–Bruce Janklow

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David Altschul, Mississippi Photo Tour Participant

“Adam was the perfect guide to take us on our journey through the Mississippi Delta and other parts of northern Mississippi. Adam had incredible personal connections throughout the region which enabled us to enjoy private photo sessions with a variety of blues musicians in their homes and juke joints as well as participate in and photograph other community events (for example, an amazing Sunday religious service in an all Black church in the heart of the Delta). As a trained photographer, Adam knew where and when to take us to get the images we were looking for. A truly unique cultural and photographic experience.”
David Altschul, Mississippi Photo Tour Participant

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David Altschul, Mississippi Photo Tour Participant

Click here for detailed itinerary: Photo Tour of the Real Mississippi Delta
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Full Bio of Your Guide, Adam Smith

Adam Smith graduated from the University of Mississippi 1999 with a degree in business and a passion for photography. Time spent in Mississippi provided Smith with unique opportunities to document the landscape and music of the state, most notably the Delta Blues and the indelible culture it’s left in its wake. This fertile environment enabled Smith to photograph and bare witness to several blues legends, Junior Kimbrough, RL Burnside, and Model T Ford to rattle off a few brow raisers. His images ultimately captured the interest of world renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz who needed assistance on a shoot in the Mississippi Delta. Smith was personally requested for his knowledge of the region and his relationships with the local bluesmen and the region’s famous juke joints. Smith’s pleasure doubled when asked to assist for Leibovitz yet again in 2010, featuring actress Gabourey Sidibe from the feature film “Precious” for a promotional spread in Vanity Fair Magazine.

Smith relocated to Atlanta where he managed the Department of Photography at the Atlanta College of Art while also pursuing a career in freelance photography. This brought the honor of working with country music legend, Marty Stuart, to shoot for his most recent Grammy nominated album, Ghost Train, in Nashville’s famed RCA/Victor studio B. The album went on to win a Grammy. In 2008 Smith was selected Photographer of the Year by the 11th Hour in Macon, GA. His work has appeared in galleries in Oxford, Mississippi, Atlanta, Georgia and Macon, Georgia. His photographs have been chosen for permanent display at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Smith’s “I Fell Down On My Knees” image was chosen to be used on Alan Greenberg’s, Robert Johnson book, Love In Vain in 2012. The book’s foreword penned by Martin Scorsese. Another image of his appears onnnnnnnnnn the album cover of Junior Kimbrough’s stellar Meet Me In The City record.

Smith is a true artist behind the lens. An eye for capturing the note before it’s left the instrument, action shots freezing time for that one image that captures the sweat, smoke, light, smell, and raw energy of the moment– the epitome being an image that provokes emotion sans sound, smell, or even presence. Smith’s polished natural talent has earned him a featured interview and article at No Depression and a spot on the radio show, “Tales From the South: The Tin Roof Series”, out of Little Rock, Arkansas later picked up by NPR and syndicated. Smith’s latest exhibit 2014 was featured in Southern Living’s Top 5 “Hotlist.” Smith’s book, Mornin’ Ain’t Come Yet: A Look into the Music and Landscape of the Deep South will feature a thorough look into his photography career that has spanned more than 15 years, with undoubtedly many more to go.

Words: Scott Zuppardo
Sad Songs Keep the Devil Away || Cornelius Chapel Records
ssktda.com ||corneliuschapelrecords.com

Click here for detailed itinerary: Photo Tour of the Real Mississippi Delta
Call Now to Book 415-331-3791
Email teri@differentperspectivetours.com