Barcelona

For months I had been hearing a peculiar whistle sound every few weeks. After some investigation it turned out that it was one of Barcelona's few remaining knife sharpeners.



Enrique started in his profession forty years ago at the urging of an uncle. At the time he worked in a factory earning the equivalent of five to seven euros a month. On a lark he went with his uncle one Sunday and earned a quarter of his monthly wage in just a day.

Riding his antique Vespa around Barcelona he says he has to get up earlier and drive farther for the few remaining customers he has which tend to be restaurants.

When you can buy a sharp knife from Ikea for five euros why spend two euros to have that same knife sharpened when it gets dull? Enrique is just one of many Spaniards being buffeted by the winds of economic change.

Sotkcholm


On my first full day back in Europe I find a baseball game!

Barcelona


Correfoc, Gracia, Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain


Street festival, Barcelona

My time in Kiev is at a close but I've learned a lot from those I've photographed and spoken to. Now back to Barcelona!

Kiev, Ukraine


The power to heal and cast our demons are on display at this revival.

Kiev, Ukraine

There are few experiences like a Pentecostal revival.

Kiev, Ukraine

Pentecostals are known for their passionate forms of worship.

Kiev, Ukraine


Church service in Kiev

Kiev, Ukraine


Former drug addicts play in a church sponsored football league

Kiev, Ukraine

Well here I am, as far east as I have ever come for this project! The next three weeks should be interesting as I explore the spread of Pentecostalism here in Ukraine, stay tuned for images...

London

Well my time here in London is coming to a close but it has been as interesting as it has been productive.

London

London

So while I'm here I have been spending time at a very small church here in London. A bit of a different experience from Pentecost 2012!

London