McCombs Texas MBA: Global Connections Photo Contest

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  • How About a Game of Whack-A-Mole?

    How About a Game of Whack-A-Mole?

    Photographer
    Moyo Aluko
    Taken
    On the Train en Route from Delhi to Agra, India
    Description
    Everyone was so engrossed in reading their newspapers, books, and Kindles on our train ride from Delhi to Agra to see the Taj Mahal. But from my perspective, I only saw one thing: a tempting game of "Whack-A-Mole". For anyone who ever went to the playpace "Chuck E. Cheese's" growing up, you may know what I'm talking about --- a fun, but challenging, game where you repetitively whack moles that pop up out of the ground.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Crossing the Red foot-Sea (footsies)

    Crossing the Red foot-Sea (footsies)

    Photographer
    Moyo Aluko
    Taken
    The Taj Mahal -- Agra, India
    Description
    Visiting the Taj Mahal was easily one the highlights of India Global 2011. After a pretty long morning of traveling by train from Delhi to Agra, then touring the Taj Mahal, we "put our feet up", showcasing our sleek red footsies, while waiting outside in the shade to relax a little bit before our next destination.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Who’s Watching the Birds?

    Who’s Watching the Birds?

    Photographer
    Natalie Barnard
    Taken
    Bird Market of Hong Kong
    Description
    In such a vibrant, bustling city it was fascinating to step back in time in the bird, flower, and fish markets. We saw dozens of birds crammed into one cage, hundreds of fish in one aquarium, and the workers strongly discouraged photos. It was clear that what they were doing was illegal in a lot of ways. The juxtaposition of the immense wealth on the other side of the river in downtown Hong Kong versus the dirty markets in Kow Loon showed that China is still holding onto tradition and exploring ways to make money in the oddest of places.
    Global Connections course
    China
  • "Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart." – Confucius

    "Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart." – Confucius

    Photographer
    Natalie Barnard
    Taken
    The Confucius Temple in Beijing, China
    Description
    China was an incredible trip! Beyond the opportunity to travel with such a fabulous group of people, the experience made real what I’ve only read about regarding Chinese traditions and government practices. We saw censorship in action and the business mindset of being first to market. Visiting sites such as the Confucius Temple, Great Wall, and Forbidden City provided a rich cultural experience beyond the factories and businesses of modern-day China.
    Global Connections course
    China
  • Baby Bum

    Baby Bum

    Photographer
    Ashley Bristol
    Taken
    Beijing, China
    Description
    In Beijing, everywhere we went, and especially in the Imperial Palace/Forbidden City, we felt like fish in a fishbowl because we were constantly being taken pictures of or asked to be in a photo with. People were sneaking photos of us with their cell phones even and at times we would pause and pose for them. They laughed, we laughed. But we were just as mesmerized by them, and particular with one aspect of child raising: the bottomless pant. We didn't understand it and found it to be so strange. Apparently this is the old-fashioned approach to potty training. Our tour guide started to explain it one day but I was so shocked that I do not recall the reason why. Obviously we didn't want to be rude and take a blatant photo, but I happened to capture this family walking in front of me in the Forbidden City.
    Global Connections course
    China
  • Balloon Fun

    Balloon Fun

    Photographer
    Ashley Bristol
    Taken
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang China
    Description
    Our bus was stuck in traffic in Hangzhou, a small city full of picturesque lakes, flowers and trees that Chinese vacation in. I was staring out the window and was struck by how mesmerized these two Chinese kids were by the balloons they were playing with. It made me remember how I could play for hours with something as simple as even a cardboard box. The youth all over the world remind us about how fortunate we are to have what we do (many Chinese cannot even afford to vacation in Hangzhou let alone me traveling halfway around the world to visit) and a reminder to appreciate the smaller things in life.
    Global Connections course
    China
  • Top Bun

    Top Bun

    Photographer
    Craig Carter
    Taken
    Mumbai, India
    Description
    Everything in India can be delivered and McDonalds is no different. This man is going into battle each day with the Bombay traffic just like Maverick in Top Gun.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Freeze Frame

    Freeze Frame

    Photographer
    Craig Carter
    Taken
    Skye Bar in Bangalore India
    Description
    We were at an open air bar in Bangalore and the flooring gave us a real "Freeze Frame."
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Do I smell peanuts

    Do I smell peanuts?

    Photographer
    Jaryn Creasy
    Taken
    Krueger National Park, Jubulani Elephant Camp
    Description
    This little guy was curious during our elephant backed safari. My guide taught me that elephants have 18 muscles in their trunk and it takes baby elephants awhile to strengthen the muscles and learn to use it to their advantage. Watching this little guy try was quite funny.
    Global Connections course
    South Africa
  • Doc, I know what you said about laryngitis. I promise I’ll lay off the karaoke for a few weeks

    Doc, I know what you said about laryngitis. I promise I’ll lay off the karaoke for a few weeks

    Photographer
    Eric Danziger
    Taken
    Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve, Johannesburg South Africa
    Description
    This was taken at the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve in Johannesburg South Africa. We were on a “day safari” touring the park in a minivan and got pretty close to the lions.
    Global Connections course
    South Africa
  • Great White Sea Monster

    Great White Sea Monster

    Photographer
    Tom Deveney
    Taken
    Gansbaai, South Africa
    Description
    Great White shark feeding while cage diving off the coast of South Africa.
    Global Connections course
    South Africa
  • Silly Americans

    Silly Americans

    Photographer
    Katie Dochen
    Taken
    Lend-A-Hand India site outside Mumbai.
    Description
    We visited the school where Lend-A-Hand runs one of its programs and watched demonstrations of what the students have learned. Raj accompanied us to explain the model of the NGO, and his parents came... His parents know about his NGO but had never had the opportunity to visit one of his sites. It was inspiring to see how proud they were of him. They had not been told, however, that Raj recently quit his job as a VP at Citibank to work full-time on this NGO venture. (We were told to keep that to ourselves that day...)
    Global Connections course
    India
  • I love India this much

    I love India this much!

    Photographer
    Katie Dochen
    Taken
    Qutub Minar in Delhi
    Description
    We went to the Qutub Complex during our day touring Delhi. It was amazing to see the ancient architecture and construction that has survived for so long. We ran into a group of young Indian schoolchildren at the complex, and I loved watching them run around and play in a site of such rich history and significance to their nation. I imagined myself touring historical sites in the U.S. as a young child and not realizing the importance of where I was.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Lion Attacks

    Lion Attacks

    Photographer
    Joel Goering
    Taken
    Zoological Park, north of Johannesburg
    Description
    Tina Mabley, Dean of the full-time MBA program, is shown love by a 5-month-old lion cub…Apparently, the cub likes to latch onto human hair (and give school administrators a near heart attack!).
    Global Connections course
    South Africa
  • Confucius and Me

    Confucius and Me

    Photographer
    Christina Hand
    Taken
    Confucius Temple, Beijing
    Description
    This Confucius Temple was so tranquil amongst the hustle and bustle of Beijing. This traditional Chinese pagoda-style architecture is exactly what I wanted to see on my global trip.
    Global Connections course
    China
  • Rollin Down the River

    Rollin' Down the River

    Photographer
    Christina Hand
    Taken
    Huangpu River Cuise
    Description
    I loved the contrast between the modern skyscrapers and traditional architecture in Shanghai. The river cruise provided us a way to see Shanghai's ever-changing skyline, illustrating China's rapid growth. If I was go go back next year, this photo would look much different.
    Global Connections course
    China
  • Looking Up

    Looking Up

    Photographer
    Will Harper
    Taken
    Bangaluru, India
    Description
    This is a little girl at a lower school in Bangaluru, India. Her parents are migrant workers at an adjacent construction project. She is attending a school supported by the Azim Premji Foundation specifically to accommodate children of migrant workers. She and the other kids in the classroom were absolutely fascinated by my digital camera and wanted me to take their picture. This girl in particular wanted to get as close to the camera as she could.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Let a Sleeping Dogg (ett) Lie

    Let a Sleeping Dogg (ett) Lie

    Photographer
    Will Harper
    Taken
    countryside outside Mumbai, India
    Description
    Prof. John Doggett asleep on a bus on the back side of a day long trip to the countryside outside Mumbai, India. MBA’s (2012) Adam Glick and Katie Dochen in silent celebration of Prof. Doggett’s vulnerability.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Little girl selling fruit on a boat

    Little girl selling fruit on a boat

    Photographer
    Daniela Israel
    Taken
    Halong Bay, Vietnam
    Description
    Great trip!
    Global Connections course
    Southeast Asia
  • 900 year old hook em

    900 year-old ‘hook ‘em!’

    Photographer
    Alex Jonas
    Taken
    Angkor Wat (ancient Cambodian temple, largest religious structure in the world)
    Description
    On a guided tour of the Angkor Wat temple we were told about the goddesses called apsaras. In the Angkor Wat temple alone there are around 1,800 carved representations of apsaras. This one was carved into one of the walls of the temple.
    Global Connections course
    Southeast Asia
  • Yo Quiero Empanada

    Yo Quiero Empanada

    Photographer
    Dong Jin Kim
    Taken
    Pisac Market in Sacred Valley, Peru
    Description
    Visiting Buenos Aires was like visiting one of the European cities although I had never been to one. It was a vibrant yet laid back city. Lima and Cusco painted completely different pictures. Lima was a mix of old and new and Cusco remained very indigenous.
    Global Connections course
    South America
  • Sisters

    Sisters

    Photographer
    Dong Jin Kim
    Taken
    Pisac Market in Sacred Valley, Peru
    Description
    Visiting Buenos Aires was like visiting one of the European cities although I had never been to one. It was a vibrant yet laid back city. Lima and Cusco painted completely different pictures. Lima was a mix of old and new and Cusco remained very indigenous.
    Global Connections course
    South America
  • The King

    The King

    Photographer
    Chris McClure
    Taken
    In the Bush, South Africa
    Description
    It was a long day of tracking leopards and lions, but then we finally found the big guy relaxing before the evening hunt.
    Global Connections course
    South Africa
  • I am not a cheetah

    I am not a cheetah

    Photographer
    Chris McClure
    Taken
    Kapama Game Reserve, South Africa
    Description
    Global Connections course
    South Africa
  • Final resting place

    Final resting place

    Photographer
    Kalin McKenna
    Taken
    Between Cape Point and Cape Town South Africa
    Description
    On our drive from Cape Town to Cape Point we stopped at a cliff overlooking a beautiful bay. As I was walking to the edge of the cliff to take jumping photos with my classmates I saw this cross and thought it was beautiful.
    Global Connections course
    South Africa
  • Its a big world out there

    It's a big world out there

    Photographer
    Kalin McKenna
    Taken
    Boulder Beach Cape Town
    Description
    We went to boulder beach to see the penguins and they were so friendly. Some walked right across our feet as we were laying in the sand. I climbed a boulder to get a better look at a few of them and this little guy sat on the edge pensively staring out at the world in front of him.
    Global Connections course
    South Africa
  • Flying high in China

    Flying high in China

    Photographer
    Erik Norwood
    Taken
    Beijing
    Description
    Global Connections course
    China
  • Relationships

    Relationships

    Photographer
    Erik Norwood
    Taken
    YoungSong
    Description
    Global Connections course
    China
  • The Solar Brick Road

    The Solar-Brick Road

    Photographer
    Caitlin Pickard
    Taken
    Just outside Madrid
    Description
    The renewable energy focus of this global trip helped make each company visit build upon the other. I came away with a much better understanding not only about renewable energy, but also about how the U.S. can learn from Denmark and Spain about how to make a business case for this cleaner energy.
    Global Connections course
    Europe
  • Blowing in the Wind

    Blowing in the Wind

    Photographer
    Caitlin Pickard
    Taken
    Just outside Madrid
    Description
    The renewable energy focus of this global trip helped make each company visit build upon the other. I came away with a much better understanding not only about renewable energy, but also about how the U.S. can learn from Denmark and Spain about how to make a business case for this cleaner energy.
    Global Connections course
    Europe
  • Damn the oil savings, I’ve got to go faster!

    Damn the oil savings, I’ve got to go faster!

    Photographer
    Vivek Ponnada
    Taken
    Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain
    Description
    While both Denmark and Spain were frugal in resource use, we saw hundreds of people protesting the recent 10 KM per hour decrease (120 to 110) of Spain’s speed limit intended to promote oil savings – these protesters in fact wanted the limit to be raised to 140 KM per hour.
    Global Connections course
    Europe
  • Two-wheeling to work is cheap, healthy and green!

    Two-wheeling to work is cheap, healthy and green!

    Photographer
    Vivek Ponnada
    Taken
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Description
    On day one, it was a cultural shock seeing hundreds of bicycles parked outside the train stations and virtually no cars! In the next couple of days, as we immersed ourselves in Danish culture, it was evident that cycling to work was the norm for almost everyone, from Presidents of companies to blue-collar workers. No wonder the vast majority of people looked healthier!
    Global Connections course
    Europe
  • Romancing the Taj

    Romancing the Taj

    Photographer
    Ravneet Randhawa
    Taken
    The Taj Mahal, Agra
    Description
    This is the first glimpse of Taj as you enter through the outer gates. The flawless symmetry and the grandeur, which is the result of the efforts of 20,000 workers over 22 years makes you wonder what project management techniques were used 350 years ago!
    Global Connections course
    India
  • McCombs Investigation Bureau (MIB)

    McCombs Investigation Bureau (MIB)

    Photographer
    Ravneet Randhawa
    Taken
    Infosys Campus, Bangalore
    Description
    Team McCombs Global India is being ‘Taken for a Ride’ inside the Infosys Campus.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Vietnamese Family Truckster

    Vietnamese "Family Truckster"

    Photographer
    Mike Russo
    Taken
    Ho Chi Minh City
    Description
    It was very interesting to see how other cultures view transportation and the rules (or lack there of) of the road. I definitely want to head back as cars become more dominant, it will be interesting how the Vietnamese culture adapts to more cars, just don't expect to catch me behind the wheel.
    Global Connections course
    Southeast Asia
  • Good vs. Evil

    Good vs. Evil

    Photographer
    Mike Russo
    Taken
    Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
    Description
    What I found most interesting about the temples and Grand Palace is that everything seems to be constantly expanding and improving. Prior to the trip I anticipated the temples and Palace to be "ancient," but in reality it is a mixture of century old buildings and more modern buildings. Western societies try to preserve old, culturally significant buildings, while the Thais keep their temples and the Palace in a state of expansion and active use.
    Global Connections course
    Southeast Asia
  • Agony

    Agony

    Photographer
    Ryan Keunho Kim
    Taken
    Township near Capetown
    Description
    Although Apartheid regime collapsed 20 years ago, I noticed that majority of people (mostly black population) are still living in poverty. It was me, not the people inside the photo, who felt the agony to see them staring at us, tourists, with an expressionless face.
    Global Connections course
    South Africa
  • Inescapable Fortress

    Inescapable Fortress

    Photographer
    Whoojong Peter Song
    Taken
    Mumbai India
    Description
    National Geographic's "Locked up Abroad", truly does not shows the desperation faced by prisoners when taken to this compound of solitude. Without a doubt, those taken to this police encampment in Mumbai will suffer due to the super-crush load density of this state-of-the-art police station.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Man touching Beauty or Beauty touching building?

    Man touching Beauty or Beauty touching building?

    Photographer
    Whoojong Peter Song
    Taken
    The Taj
    Description
    Michaelangelo was able to see the future. His "Creation of Adam" is said to be inspired by this picture. Gazing upon the feat of building such an beautiful building, the power for man's creation.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Hangin’ Around

    Hangin’ Around

    Photographer
    Kate Stark
    Taken
    Ta Prohm Temple, Cambodia
    Description
    This was my first trip to Asia and I was visiting the temple where the movie Tomb Raider was filmed. It was early in the morning and I had the place all to myself – or almost all to myself. This solemn little girl was perched up in the tree watching me. She was so beautiful I had to take a picture.
    Global Connections course
    Southeast Asia
  • Rice Bowl

    Rice Bowl

    Photographer
    Kate Stark
    Taken
    Vietnam, outside Hanoi
    Description
    This picture was taken on the way to Halong Bay. As we drove along, our guide asked the driver to pull over and he took us out into the rice paddy to see the way that many Vietnamese make their primary living. This picture says a lot about Vietnam culture – those are tombs in the middle of the field. Vietnamese bury their dead above ground in tombs that keep them nearby to their homes and where they work. Then the family will pray to their ancestors for a good harvest. This man seems to be working hard for that harvest.
    Global Connections course
    Southeast Asia
  • Talk and Talk

    Talk and Talk

    Photographer
    Jinhee Tak
    Taken
    Boulders beach
    Description
    Prof. Limberg and our tour guide are chatting in Boulders beach
    Global Connections course
    South Africa
  • Three Generations plus One in Mumbai

    Three Generations plus One in Mumbai

    Photographer
    Ian Vaisman
    Taken
    Mumbai, India
    Description
    I ran into them while admiring the Gateway to India (you can see it in the back) in South Mumbai. I was drawn to them by their impeccable white outfits, and the Sikh turban which in orange represents wisdom. This picture depicts the warmth and positive attitude of the people that we encountered all over India.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Do You Need a Ride in Qutub Minar?

    Do You Need a Ride in Qutub Minar?

    Photographer
    Ian Vaisman
    Taken
    Delhi, India
    Description
    The Qutub Minar is the world's tallest brick minaret with a height of 237.8 feet. While visiting there I found this vehicle and had Ravneet join in the picture. While the picture might give the impression that we were moving, we actually weren't. Either way I tried to emulate the resolve and determination which we found on the faces of the Indians drivers all over the roads of the country.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • It's Good to be King

    It's Good to be King

    Photographer
    Sunil Venkataram
    Taken
    Kapama Reserve, Kruger National Park in South Africa
    Description
    On our second safari day around dusk, we had tried to track the dominant male lion all day on the reserve before we headed home. He's the only male lion in a 30,000 acre reserve, and often trackers will go for 2-3 days without spotting him, until we heard him roar less than 2 km away. We quickly drove in that direction, and after waiting and tracking him for over 30 more minutes, we heard him roar less than 20 yards away! With the night now set in, the lion then slowly sauntered out to our jeep, announced his presence, and rested 20 feet away. We had found him - this was a truly awesome experience.
    Global Connections course
    South Africa
  • Snack time

    Snack time

    Photographer
    Philip Watson
    Taken
    Kapama game reserve, South Africa
    Description
    I took this photo of the cape buffalo while on safari near the Kreuger National Park in northern South Africa. The cape buffalo is one of the "Big Five" animals of South Africa. We came upon a herd feeding, and I was able to capture this one looking right at me.
    Global Connections course
    South Africa
  • Nap time

    Nap time

    Photographer
    Philip Watson
    Taken
    Pisac, Peru
    Description
    This pictures was taken in a market in a town called Pisac, which is in the Sacred Valley of Incas. The colors in the market were so vibrant, making it a great area for photographs. Somehow, despite all of the noise, this baby was still able to take a nap.
    Global Connections course
    South America
  • McCombs GBC President on the Great Wall

    McCombs GBC President on the Great Wall

    Photographer
    Laura Beste
    Taken
    Beijing at The Great Wall
    Description
    On our first day in China we climbed the great wall and took a lot of exciting pictures.
    Global Connections course
    China
  • Jeff's Famous!

    Jeff's Famous!

    Photographer
    Laura Beste
    Taken
    Shanghai Private School
    Description
    We made a visit to an elementary school and the children were very excited to see us. Jeff took the opportunity to feign being famous and was surrounded by kids and photographers.
    Global Connections course
    China
  • Retail Therapy and the Folk Lore of the Sugar Cane

    Retail Therapy and the Folk Lore of the Sugar Cane

    Photographer
    Alison Biers
    Taken
    Mumbai, at dusk in a market called "Hill Street" near the Lilavati hospital
    Description
    I was discharged from Lilavati Hospital earlier that day after having my appendix out, and was going completely stir crazy so Sonia and I ventured out in a tok tok to the closest shopping for some retail therapy. The streets were buzzing with traffic, vendors, shoppers, and passerby, and we exited long hallway 'market' at dusk,as the only Americans in the crowd. I and was mesmerized by the ferocious pace of several people working to peel cane, put it through a press, and serve their customers who were waiting impatiently--I wish I would have been able to try some but anything like that is off limits for tourists who don't want to chance getting sick! The man in the picture paused graciously for just a moment to let me take his photograph from afar, and I thought about how lucky I was to be in that moment.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Not My Appendix - The Tailor in Mumbai

    Not My Appendix - The Tailor in Mumbai

    Photographer
    Alison Biers
    Taken
    A back alley in Mumbai, right near Lilavati Hospital
    Description
    After leaving the hospital after having my appendix out, I was so glad to be outside in the midday sun. We walked down a narrow winding alley filled with honking cars, stray dogs, people browsing through the open front stores, and tailors working in their shops. This man was doing alterations on an old Singer sewing machine in this small nook, and stopped to chat in perfect English to give us directions and volunteered to be photographed. Despite all the craziness of the street and the piles of clothing waiting for his attention, he was nice enough to have all the time in the world to help us.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Symmetry in Motion

    Symmetry in Motion

    Photographer
    Ryan Black
    Taken
    Club Skyye, Bangalore
    Description
    After much pleading, the group finally convinced Professor Doggett to come out with the group and celebrate one of our last nights in India. After an evening of dancing and recollection of trip events the boys decided to document the occasion with one final photo.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Shared Curiosity

    Shared Curiosity

    Photographer
    Ryan Black
    Taken
    Taj Mahal
    Description
    I was kneeling on one knee at the base of the entrance to the Taj Mahal trying to capture the intricate craftsmanship. I had snapped a few similar pictures and just switched the setting to Sepia. Right before I hit the shutter this little Indian girl wandered into my frame with the most adorable and curious look on her face. I actually didn't even realize she was in the shot until I reviewed it afterwards. After I put the camera down she smiled at me and skirted off back to her family.
    Global Connections course
    India
  • Shared Curiosity

    Giraffe Hunter

    Photographer
    Tom Deveney
    Taken
    Kruger National Park, South Africa
    Description
    Watching mama lion hunt giraffe at night.
    Global Connections course
    South Africa