Lodi Gardens, New Delhi.

Finding a little bit of familiarity on my long way home…

Made this video a while back.

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Desperate times call for artful measures.

So I thought I did everything right. Then one delayed flight, some seriously dumb-ass bankers, and one month later, I’m broke.

• Total loss of savings: $800.00

• Total loss of hope: Zero

So I’ve launched the “Photos for Food” campaign, using my passion for photography to lift me up. It’s simple: Buy a photo, feed an artist. I may not be teaching English to orphans, but hey, it’s a contribution. Hopefully one that will yield some monetary contributions… from you. Or someone you know? (Read: please re-post!)

Get a taste of Thailand without leaving home… and give me a taste of noodle soup. Everybody wins! Maybe I’ll even get out of this country when the time comes. (Read: news of an impending Thai civil war not all that encouraging.)

X’s and o’s ladies and vagabonds! Thanks for the support.

So far finding work has been a struggle. The job that I had hoped for being long-term is not and my bank and discount airlines screwed me from the start. The need for food, shelter, and transportation remain. So I have an idea!

Photos for food.
Get a taste of Thailand and give me a taste of food. (And maybe out of this country when the time comes.)

More info soon. In the meantime you can check out my photography blog at tylerbatsonphotography.tumblr.com.

Photo: Tyler Batson

Here’s what I learned today: The Red Shirts are a political movement made up of mostly marginalized blue collar laborers. Seated right up against the stage at the rally, a man informed me that they seek democracy and justice for those they claim have been murdered and imprisoned under the reign of the King and military-lead government as they seek the simple right to vote. At this point I can take no side. I still have much to learn about this movement and I will never fully understand their plight, and I know this is just one side of the argument, but it dawned on me: these are the people of Thailand. This, in part, is what we came to learn.

Our presence there was probably one of the warmest I have ever received. People bought us food, drinks, sat and talked with us, and just wanted their story to be heard. (That, and I got to go up on stage in front of thousands of protesters. Phenomenal!) But today’s adventure was not about me or Jet Set Zero, it was about the people of Thailand, and what we don’t see unless we take a leap.

This is why I do this.

Before leaving for Thailand my trade was – and continues to be – photography. It just so happens to be one of my many loves, as well. So take a look at how I make the love. (That came out wrong.)

More of my work:

• Tyler Batson Photography (blog)
• Tyler Batson Photography (Flickr)
• And check out the full Facebook photo album… with more to come

Peace and sweet, sweet love ladies & vagabonds!

Going Away Party in L.A.

1) He loves to wear his fedora. (I think it’s his favorite accessory)

2) His laugh is really loud, and when I hear it, it makes me laugh even harder.

3) He has a ton of awesome friends conveniently planted around the world.

4) He has a serious knack for adventure. (Ten Points)

5) His mom is hilarious. I love that lady!