Written by Administrator Sunday, 20 December 2009 05:54

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

~ Mark Twain

Written by Administrator Saturday, 19 December 2009 12:26

Written by Administrator Sunday, 20 December 2009 05:54

I think I speak for all people who were involved with The World Through My Eyes from the young photographers, to those who saw the photos exhibited in Mozambique and the US, to the people who helped with the project, to those who sent such thoughtful supportive emails, that this project was a great success. I conceived The World Through My Eyes in August of 2003 and for over 2 years, thousands of photos were taken, countless people learned about Mozambique seeing the world through the eyes of the young photographers and many supported our work by purchasing photos or donating time or money. Unfortunately in early 2006, we decided that the financial support to be able to continue was just not there and stopped the project indefinitely.

Since the website went up in 2004 I have received on average 2 emails a week from people in Mozambique, Brazil, the UK, Russia, Japan, Argentina, the US and Canada to name just a few countries. People have sent emails to learn more about our work, to volunteer, purchase photos and partner our project with other such organizations. I cherish all of these contacts and hope that people still continue to write to learn more about the work we did, ask questions about how they can start similar initiatives, find out about Mozambique, the Peace Corps, etc.

Mozambique is an amazing country and it was great working with the children who participated in this project. Photography can be a real powerful tool for change and justice. Volunteering not only feels great, but when done right, can positively affect others. Traveling to learn more about other cultures, languages and challenges can start to remove the ignorance that blinds many. When you make an effort to see the world through someone else's eyes, and then share this with others, you are doing your part to make the world a better place.

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I’m originally from Arizona but I have been lucky enough to live all over the United States. However I grew up mostly in the Pacific Northwest.

I spent 15 years in Oregon & Washington state before eventually moving to Orlando, FL. I lived in Orlando for about 5 years, while I was working a dream job as a performer for Walt Disney World Entertainment. That is until I was offered my current contract.

Since March of ‘07 I have been fortunate enough to travel the world with an international stage show, living out a dream and catching it all on film. This past spring I finished my 2nd year on tour and so far have been lucky enough to travel all over Asia, Egypt, the Middle East, and Europe. I’m now on my third year with the tour and we will be spending 6 months (July ’09 -- Jan ’10) traveling all over South America. WOO HOO!!! Six months in South America!!! I’M SO STOKED!!!! So yeah, I am definitely loving my job and I can’t believe the places & things I am getting to see and do.

I hope you enjoy the photos on the following pages, as much as I have enjoyed taking them.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my page. :--)

Name: Norm Ofstead
Occupation: Actor/Singer/Photographer
Favorite Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Favorite Subjects: People & Landscapes
Favorite Book: -- “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” -- “Harry Potter”
Favorite Vacation Spot: -- Phuket, Thailand -- Tokyo, Japan
Personal Motto: “It is the journey that matters most, not the destination.” -- T.S. Elliot

Traveling around the world is me next biggest passion after photography. I go around the globe snapping shots of everything and anything. I find the most sincere and amazing moments as I make my way from country to country. I invite you to explore along with me.