Geoff Walker – Photographer, New Zealand and Uganda.

An unexpected life……

2013-09 Uganda and spring in New Zealand

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Posted on January 16, 2014 by Geoff Walker

This gallery contains 148 photos.

After 4 months in Uganda with just the best people in the Acholi North it came time to head home to prepare for a return in 2014 with many projects in the planning stage… Here are my September shots…

2013-09 September’s +Ugandans!! Beautiful people….

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Posted on January 15, 2014 by Geoff Walker

This gallery contains 220 photos.

People pictures from the last month of this visit to Uganda. They are mostly from the North but there’s also some in Kampala at the Bayimba Festival and a fun shoot with my friends Germina and James….

2013-08 Hot August Ugandans!!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Geoff Walker

August people shots … taken in various locations from Kampala to Gulu but mainly around Rackoko and Ludok Village, Awere in the North….. Enjoy, they have reasonable captions.

Lucky last and I couldn't decide which. Look at the face!!

Kids popped up in Puranga for a photo....

Ok the take my photo... in the bus park.

"Have one last sip.." in the bus park before the bus leaves.

Buganda bus park and my friend the newspaper seller.

Aisha and some of the kids looking at photos from 2012 on my laptop.

Aisha's grandkids and other neighbourhood kids!!

One of Aisha's grandkids - Lubega Zubairi who is 4 and in nursery school.

Tow of Aisha's grandkids who live with her and she looks after....

Nearby Aisha's house in Kasangati, Kamplal.

Walking from Bukoto to Ntinda to use the Bank I passed these kids....

Passed thes people most days when in Kampala.

Kids of the neighbour hood in Bukoto, Kampala.

The man who arranges rides in vehicles .. with the phone

Street seller in Gulu selling .... bananas

Gulu shopkeeper where I purchsed some plastic chairs

Hairdressers in Gulu where the haircut with massage, etc cost $3.50

A visit to Gulu and a haircut with shampoo and blow dry!!!

Care for a drink?? No thanks, it is rocket fuel.

Trying to get a look in the bar, near Odek.

Another shopkeeper in Odek - this is where Joseph Kony came from.

Shopkeeper in Odek - this is where Joseph Kony came from.

Kids of to Awere Primary School from Ludok Village - about 3km.

This woman is just so beautiful, look at her smile... and the baby.

They know I have the camera and want a picture - Lagile.

In the village of Lagile, halway along the 20kms from rackoko to Awere.

My friend the boda driver and car driver... took me to Lira many times.

Rackoko Primary kids writing letters to friends in New Zealand.

On the road to Awere Secondary School, Ludok Village.

Ojok Stephen looking after the fire - Ludok Village.

Young Gloria grinding grain- Ludok Village.

Boys getting the fire going for the evening sit around. Ludok Village

Street seller in Lira, the bananas are yummy and each hand was about 50 cents.

I'm on a boda heading for Lira when we passed these guys.... "gidday!!"

Young girl at Blessed Seeds Nursery School.

Porridge at interval - Blessed Seeds Nursery School.

Young man in the camp dressed up ready for Blessed Seeds Nursery School.

Removing chaff from grain with the breeze.

ABC Primary in Rackoko - writing to their new friend at Greytown School.

Tyres are common play things for kids in Africa.

2013-07 July in Uganda

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Posted on January 3, 2014 by Geoff Walker

This gallery contains 160 photos.

Here are more, yes more images of my Ugandan adventure… I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them and relating to the subjects. The people in Uganda are just amazing and especially the Acholi in the … Continue reading →

2013-06 Ugandan People part 2

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Geoff Walker

Way too many beautiful images of beautiful Acholi people in the north of Uganda. Traveling around the area to Awere Town centre, Kitgum Town, Rackoko, Ludok Village…… everywhere was made welcome with open arms and smiles!! Thank you – will be back in 2014.

My friends at the nearby market of Moocwari

Acaye Terence (Uncle) at his home and orphanage in Kitgum.

Arop Moses in ABC Nursery School, Rackoko.

Aloyo Innocent - 6 years old and attends Awere Primary School.

With way too many photos of such wonderful people here is gallery two for June’s people!! It is a huge privilege to be able to move amongst these people and be part of their world. I just hope that the images reflect that, I thank all the Acholi for their hospitality – I’ll be back in 2014!!

2013-06 Stunning Ugandan people – mainly Acholi

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Posted on December 29, 2013 by Geoff Walker

This gallery contains 184 photos.

It is such an honour to be able to live among the beautiful Acholi people in Northern Uganda. Their grace and beauty is just amazing …. thank you one and all for allowing me to be a part of your … Continue reading →