Libyan Adventure

It may sound surprising, but Libya is the country to visit in order to see the Sahara in its entire splendor. While many still picture Libya as unwelcoming to outsiders, the opposite is the case. Indeed, ever since Colonel Qaddafi surprised the world by announcing that Libya would give up its weapons programs, it has become one of the most politically stable countries in the region and thus an ideal place from which to see the wonders of the desert. And it has it all. Marvel at the forbidding volcanic rock walls of the Jebel Acacus. Climb dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see. Float in the salt-water lakes of a desert oasis. Or behold the ancient wonders of Leptis Magna, once the largest Roman city in Africa. Whatever your pleasure, Libya is home to some of the most stunning examples of the wonders of the desert on Earth.

About

Charlie, the 2007 winner of the New Talent category of the Travel Photographer of the Year award, is a freelance photographer based in Barcelona, Spain. He is available for assignment anywhere in the world and is a contributing photographer for WpN.

He likes to work on stories of human interest and sometimes collaborates with non-profit organizations. He has traveled extensively and has experience working in remote locations like the Balkans, West Africa and Latin America.

Charlie strongly believes that photojournalism can bring about change by functioning as a witness and giving a voice to people who are powerless to tell their own stories.

He has studied with Pep Bonet, Paco Elvira and Tino Soriano in Barcelona, Arlene Collins and John Isaac at the Maine Workshops. He has a Masters in Photojournalism from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. He also has a B.A. in International Relations and Biology from Bowdoin College.

Prior to his career in photography, he worked in finance and investments in San Francisco, Madrid and Barcelona.

Charlie Mahoney's current location:
Mexico City , Mexico ( BCN )

En route to Barcelona (ETA: Jun 29 2008)

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Libyan Adventure

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