Kara Frame

Oct. 19, 2014 || Nightmares are a common theme in those diagnosed with PTSD. When asked about how he would explain PTSD in his own words, Abe replied:

"People ask me, 'When were you in Vietnam?'

When was I in Vietnam? I was there last night. I was there this morning. Five minute ago before you asked me. And I will probably go back tonight."

Under the tab "Current Project" you can find more about Abe and the other veterans in this project.

Jul. 15, 2014 || A young woman waits for her mom to pick out condiments for their dinner. Despite the rain, the market stays open. The market operates 365 days a year and is the oldest open air fish market in the nation.

Oct. 17, 2014 || A man fills an underground gas tank in the oppressive afternoon desert sun. The Imperial Valley is an agricultural town, with its largest export being hay to Asia.
 

Jul. 17, 2014 || "Let's buy flowers and put them in my beard, and then you can photograph me."

Nicholas Dansbury creates art in nature and follows the practice of Andy Goldsworthy. He is often found creating works of art out of leaves, rocks, branches, snow, and dirt. He finds something magical about creating a piece of work and then watching nature wash it away.
 

Aug. 30, 2014  || On a cool August morning, people spend their time at Big Bear differently. Some only stay a minute, a few the whole morning. Big Bear Cafe is a staple in the community and is an intersection between new and old DC.

Aug. 23, 2014 || Period clothing meets new technology as the nation's second largest Renaissance festival kicks off its season.

Jul. 13, 2014 || A young woman props herself up to look towards the starting line for the annual Brompton Bike Race. Despite temperatures soaring into the upper 90's that day, people came to cheer on their friends for a chance to win a trip to England to participate in the international Brompton race.

Aug. 30, 2014 || Amongst all of the regulars at Big Bear there is one who stands out. Levon, the owner's son, seems disturbed as he eats his morning croissant with his dad.

He is known to make one work for a smile, but when chasing birds and splashing in puddles on the patio, he has a smile from ear to ear.

Jul. 7, 2014 || As the southwest DC skyline changes with the surge of people moving in, one space remains the same. The fish market came close to being moved with the rehabilitation of the city's waterfront, but the people raised their voices and the market stayed.