Lisa Kristine

In the heart of the Great Sahara, where golden sands stretch endlessly beneath a boundless cerulean sky, the Tuareg people continue a timeless journey. Clad in luminous indigo robes, these so-called “Blue Men” of the desert glide across the dunes with quiet strength and enduring grace. The scene is visually spellbinding—but its allure carries [...]

In a world shaken—sometimes literally—we search for signs of hope. When the earth trembles and structures fall, it is the spirit that must rise. I often find myself turning to images, both old and new, to understand the present and glimpse what might come next. One such image, taken years ago at the Simpyram Pagoda [...]

A Wall Without Mortar, A Message Without Words In the highlands above Cusco, Peru, where the Andes cradle the sky, a monumental wall stands as a silent testament to human ingenuity—and connection. The Inca-built structure of Sacsayhuamán is composed of massive stones, some towering over 27 feet high and weighing many tons, yet these [...]

Temple’s Embrace – A Portrait of Stillness and Becoming in Burma In the heart of Burma, beneath a vaulted, timeworn archway, a young monk stands wrapped in crimson. The stillness of the moment is almost palpable—a quiet breath suspended in centuries of sacred space. This image, titled Temple’s Embrace, invites us not just to [...]

In a quiet Mexican street, a woman moves with quiet confidence, her vibrant red skirt swaying in rhythm with each step. She carries a flower-filled canasta, a basket brimming with lush blooms that reach skyward, their colors echoing the rich hues painted on the aged adobe walls behind her. As the eye takes in this [...]

Throughout history, art has served as a vessel for storytelling, carrying the essence of cultures, traditions, and identities across time. In my photograph In The Canyon | USA, a young Navajo woman stands in the full, vibrant regalia of her people. Her gaze is strong, her posture dignified—a reflection of the generations that came [...]

There is an immense pleasure in discovering the art of high design in even the most unassuming corners of Japan. Here, in the Kyoto region, a woman walks along a quiet pathway, dressed in a vibrant orange kimono. The fabric, an unusual cotton rather than traditional silk, carries an understated elegance. Her hair is [...]

Climbing for a Future: A Glimpse into Child Labor in India In a world that often turns away from harsh realities, there are moments captured in time that demand our attention. One such moment is etched into an image I made during a project supported by the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Foundation. It tells the [...]