In October 2000, I travelled in search of wild orangutans. The survival of this gentle and intelligent creature is seriously threatened - there are only two places left on the planet where they can be found in their natural habitat.

My search took me to the rainforests of Borneo in the Indonesian state of Kalimantan. In Tanjung Puting National Park I found Camp Leakey, accessible only after many hours of river travel. This former research station is now run by the Indonesian Park service and many dedicated native rangers care for orphaned orangutan babies. The rehabilitation program focuses on reintroducing ex-captives, animals rescued from the illegal pet trade, back into the wild.

Along the way I met with the generosity and kindness of many locals. In my travel photography I attempt to capture slices of life - normal people doing normal things - for Kalimantan and Java that is. Come see how the Banjerese do their shopping during dawn's first light by boat on the river. See what the people in Kumai have to offer at their open-air market. Visit a traditional Dayak village reachable only after hours upriver through virgin rainforest. Watch Solo women create elaborate flower necklaces; others work in the rice fields up to their knees in mud. Follow a duck herder on his way home and visit a Javanese village where all families work together to bring mountain-grown produce to market.

I can facilitate and lead trips to Borneo for private groups or non-profits interested in conservation and rainforest ecology fauna. These trips directly support the conservation goals of Tanjung Puting National Park and have a special focus on photography. If you are interested in such a trip or would like to arrange one for a group, please contact me for specific information.

At present I am not scheduled to give any slide shows on this special region of the world. Please contact me if you are interested in a presentation for your special interest group.