Paul Bettings
Chasing Nice Light in Mali
While in Mali I wasn't expecting to get any moments with nice light because of the security concerns...
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Paul Bettings
- Dec 8, 2022
- 1 min
A Bunch of Firsts in Mali
I went to Mali. What sort of gear do you bring to a country with security concerns? Learn about my preparation...
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Paul Bettings
- Jul 6, 2022
- 1 min
The Door has a Function
Does the door add or take away from the shot? Either way, it serves a very important function.
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Paul Bettings
- Jun 10, 2022
- 1 min
Taking Photos During a Cholera Outbreak
I was sent to Somalia on assignment and flew there on an old cargo plane. In this photo story, hear about my conflict between...
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Paul Bettings
- Apr 8, 2022
- 1 min
The Search, Pt.2
I went ice fishing and before I left I set up a challenge for myself to tell the story of the weekend in a series of images.
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Paul Bettings
- Apr 1, 2022
- 1 min
The Search, Part 1
I went ice fishing and I set up a challenge for myself to tell the story of the weekend in a series of images.
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Paul Bettings
- Mar 11, 2022
- 1 min
Bangladesh Photo Story, Pt 2
I had envisioned an image that I wanted to capture in Bangladesh, but envisioning was not enough, I needed to take action and prepare...
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Paul Bettings
- Mar 10, 2022
- 1 min
My Bangladesh Photo Story
I had envisioned an image that I wanted to capture in Bangladesh, but envisioning was not enough, I needed to take action and prepare...
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Paul Bettings
- Feb 25, 2022
- 1 min
My Mongolia Photo Story, Part 2
I drove many long hours to capture this image, but before I arrived at the location I was not sure what I was in for!
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Paul Bettings
- Oct 14, 2021
- 2 min
Maybe It Was Happening Before This
What has changed during the pandemic? A lot, I’m sure, but I feel more has happened than just the pandemic in the last 18 months...
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Paul Bettings
- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
I Didn't Want To Deal With Any Of This
My baby was finally asleep, but my 5 year old was wide awake and ready to play. This had been the norm for the last few months...
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Paul Bettings
- Aug 27, 2021
- 4 min
Back to Life
For my two nights in Kabul back in 2012, I remember stacking chairs and small desks in front of my hotel room door before I fell asleep...
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Paul Bettings
- Aug 20, 2021
- 4 min
Afghanistan, 2 Days in Kabul
From the moment I got to Pearson International Airport in Toronto and had to mention that my final destination was Kabul, Afghanistan...
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Paul Bettings
- Jun 26, 2021
- 1 min
Farming in COVID-19, A Documentary
I have been working with Lennox Farm for almost 18 months and it has been an amazing experience...
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Paul Bettings
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
Uncertain Harvest
Farming has been in Brian French’s family for 100 years.
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Paul Bettings
- May 29, 2021
- 3 min
Sandstorms in Niger
For most of the trip I sat in the back of an aging Land Cruiser and looked out the rear window as we weaved around massive potholes.
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Paul Bettings
- May 23, 2021
- 2 min
The Faces of Nature
The lakes, rivers, forests and streams of northern Ontario have always been my escape from the busyness of the city.
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Paul Bettings
- Apr 30, 2021
- 2 min
International Colour Awards
A photo I took in the Democratic Republic of Congo was given an Honourable Mention in the Professional Photojournalism category in the International Colour Awards. The International Colour Awards is the "leading global award honouring excellence in colour photography. Now in its 14th year, this celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers in a prestigious annual contest and online gala awards, streaming the world's most watched photo
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Paul Bettings
- Apr 24, 2021
- 2 min
The Global Road
While driving down dusty African roads or weaving through the busy streets of small towns of Asia, I regularly pass by incredible street scenes that I wish I could stop and photograph. These scenes are fleeting glimpses that show the regular life of the local population as they buy produce at a market, wait patiently on their bicycle taxi for a customer, deal with the local authorities, fix motorcycle tires, prepare their food and sit in their stores and stare out the store f
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