Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 2012

I snapped this pic in a favela just outside of Rio De Janeiro. This teenage boy looks out from above a rooftop over the village built on the hillside. 

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 2012

In the heart of the favela I found a bustling 'town square' of sorts. A local waits for his laundry to be done while catching up on the daily headlines. His grin was so huge, I'll never forget how excited he was for me to take his pic! 

Cusco, Peru  2012

This elderly lady was waiting for a customer or two at the entryway to the largest food market in Cusco. With a bucket of beans and a box of chilis, her range was pretty tiny compared to the huge stalls right nearby.