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A journey from Laos to the Carlsbad flower fields: A story of prevalence

Looking back to that day, when I took the photo of my mom and great aunt posing on the tractor, I thought it was such an awkward and cliché photo setup. Reflecting on it now however, I realize all of my flower photos were pretty shallow, while that tractor photo that I thought was a cliché was actually the most meaningful one I could have taken.

lao-american experience, maysiaVina RathakouneJuly 11, 2021artjournal, photography, american dream, family, strong womenComment

Kurobe Gorge, Toyama Japan 2019

I’ve never liked early mornings. I prefer being cocooned in my blankets and waking with the morning light without the blare of the phone alarm or the noise of weekday commuters. In my day to day, this is usually the case but when I travel I’m always excited to start my day early and get out of the hotel.

japan, travelVina RathakouneOctober 31, 2020Japan, travelog, artjournal, scenictrainrideComment