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Changes in Latitudes: Photo-chronicling the world by navigating up the globe six degrees at a time.

Starting at the southern tip of civilization, I will begin my epic photo-journey north stopping at every 6° change in latitude along the way to capture local images and also to identify a common link between each six degrees of separation.

Six Degrees of Separation:
The island of Tierra del Fuego, located on the southernmost tip of South America, is known as the uttermost ends of the earth. From here, at what some describe as the end of civilization, I will begin my Dream Assignment. Starting at latitude 54° south I will begin my journey heading north across multiple countries, oceans, and cultures. I will crisscross various longitudes both east and west, but I will always travel in a northward direction with my next destination equal to a distance separated by exactly 6° latitude. At each stop along the way I will photograph a local image and identify an interesting fact linking that current destination with my most recent stop. I will traverse the globe in 66 days to reach my 19th and final destination on the coast of Ireland at latitude 54°north. This Dream Assignment will illustrate that within a latitude range of 6°, no matter how varied the terrain or culture may appear, one can always find a common bond!

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187 Comments

FatherJohn

Good idea! I voted for you!

Your vote will help others. Please vote for everyone who vote for you. What goes around, comes around! Cast your bread upon the waters and it will return ten-fold. Good luck!

singletrax02

The question mark symbols in the summary should actually be the symbol for degrees (as in 6? and 54? ). Hopefully, this can get corrected by technical support :)

mikewinland

You have my vote please go and vote for me.

srebeccan

I really like your idea! Good luck! If you get a chance, visit my idea and pic it if you like it :) http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/srebeccan/children-of-redemption/

panoraman

Interesting idea! You got my vote...check my idea out and vote for me too! Good luck!

onevasquez

Voted, good luck!

thomas1

How clever - that would make for a great blog to follow. I would love to hear about all the connections! I hope to see win!

GabeVasquez

Genius, can I come?

nadiapandolfo

Good luck. I voted for this. Please consider my ideas as well. Pass around the good Karma.

heavenlydonny

Hey I voted! (from OLS)

kgulkin

Really fun idea. Reminds me of the six degrees fo seperation from Kevin Bacon combined with a little Jimmy Buffet. I would follow this blog. Very creative.

jaydog

cool- that will be kinda like the "where in the world is matt now" week on the today show. sounds fun - and like alot of travel....

sgibbs58

GOOD LUCK!!!

pittypatty

Great idea and good luck !! (ols)

plazamama

I love your idea!
You have the soul of a poet!

hillary26

I voted Good Luck ( ols)

miki77

This is a great idea, good luck to you I voted for your idea.

ymmat83

Interesting idea! (OLS)

OKgirl

I voted for you. Good luck!

feta

Voted for you and Best wishes! Kevin Bacon is interesting .. I like his name especially .. and who doesn't love some bacon? Wonder if his band's any good, havent heard them but maybe one day I can catch it on Kimmel or Letterman or somewhere.

angel888

Voted!! OLS Kimberly Kay ... Good Luck!!

sosalover

Voted!! OLS Kimberly Kay ... Good Luck!!

kimkay347

Voted!! OLS Kimberly Kay ... Good Luck!!

kkc_347

Voted!! OLS Kimberly Kay ... Good Luck!!

justwin

voted! Good luck! (OLS)

mikyak743

Voted!! OLS Kimberly Kay ... Good Luck!!

btl

Done! You are on your way....Good luck and great idea.

MMBBGG

Voted!

kcdylan

great idea

kjnotes

This is something my SON WOULD LOBE TO DO!!

ubuying

Hi OLS Buddy,VERY GOOD! Have you seen Jimmy Buffet or Kevin Bacon Lately?
Sure they would vote for this too!

eyesonlyfordave

great~~(eyesonlyfordave) from OLS

rtnotes

Fantastic idea! Why didn't I think of that? Go baby go!

mbcoba

good luck

jeff1

that was a pain in the ass. You better win.

Rosewilli

Ditto Jeff1.

fotohphreak

Brilliant idea - not sure why you haven't gotten more votes. Good luck.

vegas1

Voted!! OLS vegas1. Jimmy Buffet is awesome!

dakins64

Did you have another post on OLS for this, seems I already voting. Surprise I didn't leave a comment? Bro seems in the no with what he wants and where it is! GL

johnfellman

Very cool. Please, check me out too when you've got the time.

JoeTaco

Good Luck!!!! Hope you get to experience your Dream!

JTCreations

Drew - Hope you get the chance! Sounds exciting!!!!

mbg

Good luck, Drew! Very creative idea and sounds like a lot of fun! Molly

Amazonian

Good ideas like yours that are not in the Top 100 are nearly impossible to find. This is unfair as many great ideas are hidden. Those of us in the “Sub-100” should work together to promote the best projects of the Sub-100 so that they can be in the Top 100 and be seen. Please vote for best Sub-100s!

jcobb

GREAT IDEA!

froglegs

Wow - someone already had my username. I guess froglegs will work. Good luck on idea!

westy

If you win you will really be chasing your tail. Sounds exhausting...but fun.

Wilbur

Excellent idea

bsasso

I love this idea! check out mine and Pic it if youd like! Congo here I come...

development

I love it!

brewski

Cheers to this wonderful idea. Let me know if you need a travel companion

pesos

Tenes un buen idea. Buenas suertes.

travelbug

Shucks - why didn't I think of that!

educator

As an educator in SD6 maybe my geography class can track your expedition.

cutty

How does that song go? "I love it, I love it, I love it" something like that

trackstar

Great job on this one - sounds like a winner to me :)

flowers

Very creative mind, I hope you win.

sporty

very nice

tjmax

May the luck o' the Irish be with you. Happy St. Pattys Day.

bully

With me that is now 100 votes - you are getting there. Keep up the good work - you deserve to win.

mushy

Really a good idea. I wish you luck.

ktg

i'd follow you

abro

Good idea.Please vote for me

Stevemiller

Sweet dude! that sounds AWESOME!

muffy

even us mormons appreciate a good journey! I love this idea

coincollector

Good idea. Keep a good blog as I am sure youy will win

monkeyboy1

Great one. Vote back man

cheesehead

Yeah bro - I like your style. What a blast that would be

freeform

What can I say - you never fail to amaze me with your crazy antics. Good luck.

brainpower

Why stop in Ireland when you can continue much further north. Great idea nonetheless.

prince123

Working as a school administrator for years I know a good idea and this certainly stands out as the best of the best.

runner11

Sounds exciting

denise11

Good Luck!!

cheese

Awesome idea

kimball

I am #140 pic'd!! GL

joint

Awesome. Bring me some exotic stuff guy

teacher

As a second grade teacher this would be an educational and exciting journey to follow. Best of luck.

manager

I wanted to do that on my 51st bday!

kats

Grreat idea

sigalph

Really good - I am heading to Ireland for Spring break with "mi familia" so I'll check it out for you.

denmark

Great idea. I will tell my Up with People cast members about you

Notes

Great trip idea and a fantastic way to circumvent the globe - even if you have to pay for it yourself... Will you take me? Notes

thee70

Sounds wonderful, wish ya luck! referred by ubuying from OLS!

redhead1

Sounds fun.Want redhead to travel with?

bignosa

Nice trip. I hope you get to go

pools

I had a friend in High School who wanted to do something similar.

jailbird

I bet there are plenty of places on your journey I could just vanish!!

flame

You sound really neat. I would go with you!

crasher

Cool man. I could sleep alot of nights in cool places!

idiot

I can't see you doing this in less than 90 days.

ranger88

Boy that sounds fun - it will be a long long journey but I can't think of a better guy to take on the mission.

bugger

Lots of great ideas - this is one of my favorites. Good luck with the votes.

amcdocumentary

very cool idea, good luck. Original and well thought out.

dilly

Good luck with your Dream Assignment. Sounds fun.

camper

Go for the gold - great idea.

jonesey

Quite the photo journey - sounds interesting.

sdadolf

Sounds great...I voted for you.

scooter

Keep pushing for this one. From what I have seen this really is the best one yet.

meade

Uncle Jayvee said you need my vote - here it is.

AllieFWilliam

Great Idea!

triguy

Sound great. If you make it through Bozeman look me up. Not sure where we lie on the latitude scale?

Inquisitoroflife

The next modern Magellan! Good luck =)

pursuits

With your photography skills and your sense of adventure this trip is perfect.

firstaid

Finally I voted. Good luck. I really like the idea.

maryever

How fun and good luck!

mtrule

When do you have to take the trip? Don't miss my wedding :) Good luck

tops40

Ubuying from OLS sent me to vote on this great entry! GOOD LUCK and Wish ya a win!

tawnjun

Another OLSer wishing you the best of luck!

gsimmons

Yes I now voted - your idea is the best and looks like many others agree. Hope you win.

3cooks

Take me - take me. I will even carry your gear if you win. :)

humboldt

Yes I like this one alot.

beehive

Wompler likes this one too. Greetings from the beehive.

nocobears

Good idea - what latitude is Greeley? Maybe you'll be coming through town.

greg007

Love it!!! OLS Sgibbs58's hubby

arches

Great job, great idea. Go for it.

kyoto

If Father John likes it this idea must be good!

hillside

Keep up the voting peeps - this idea rocks.

ellygal

I spent 6 months traveling around the world after graduate school. I wish I could do it again. Maybe you will take me with you. Good luck.

kristinec

Good luck to you and your very novel idea. This would be a fun trip to track. Hope you win.

starla

599 I just PIC'd you! Please stop by mine and PIC me too! Good Luck wiht your dream!!

viper

v. cool. i want to see you win. v. cool

starla

I like your idea!! I just PIC'd you, so please stop by and PIC me too... and leave a comment!

I'm a photographer who is trying to change the world, starting with my community.

BarakaPhotos

Interesting idea! Love those that connect to other countries... hope you will have the chance to review mine as well.

houseof8

There are some great ideas here - most with a cause or a political agenda - this idea seems like alot of fun and should appeal to all. Good luck.

manger

good luck from a friend at OLS!

skibumsnow

I like the idea - good luck.

mrocks

This idea sounds like alot of travel and alot of fun. I am waiting for my call to join you.

scottyb

quite the dream assignment

findagravemarker

You got my vote! Make sure you check our blog out http://www.findagravemarker.blogspot.com/ and see our project evolve. We want to record every marker in pictures throughtout the US. Cemeteries are lost or abandond on a daily basis

gbaked

sounds like a fun idea
got a vote from me!

please check out my idea, more art based then documentary
http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/gbaked/bringing-the-monkey-house-to-life/

TAKcirc

Ive looked at several of the other ideas and really like yours. I also like the guy who wants to cycle along the tour route but he has not yet made the top 20. He needs lots of votes - go vote for hiim too.

navyseal

Good job with the votes. Let me be your travel advance team.

knote

Nice- can I carry your camera bag?

rtlange

Wow - this idea has really taken off. Good luck!

nico

700!!! Go Drew!! when are you going to post the itinerary?? I need some notice to take time off work!! haha

urban

good luck my OLS bro

apples

your sister wanted me to check this out. Sounds great

lustyone

Good one sounds fun. An OLSer vote!

bellachi

love it! You have my vote :)

nanatt

amazing journey, good luck. You have my vote.

sen1

Yes - there really is only 6 degrees (or less) between all things and all people. I believe it. Good idea.

equestrian

Great job but you should be #1.

richs85

Please vote for my idea http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/richs85/making-peace-with-the-world-peace-corps-at-50/

adunc

Great idea.Keep pushing for the votes and you will arrive.

Mjane

Better late than never. Mama MJN finally goes high tech ---- barely! Go Pope..

yogurt

Excellent idea from an OLS friend

thick

OLS push for you. GL

month

Another one from OLS

cross

You got this one (OLSer)

light

Super cool!! OLS friend voting!

vanilla

Good Luck Drew. I am friend of your sisters. She is so great I hope you appreciate her!!

curry

OLS vote!

vcheck

Go dog! Good luck with the idea and the trip.

sudsy

Ditto to that dog..great idea.

Taytay

I like your idea but I'll be glad when voting ends so you quit soliciting votes from everyone. Good luck.

wildflower00

great idea! (OLS)

nickals

Finally - a true adventure seeker! You have my vote.

emsquared

What is the latitude of Cleveland Mr. Whiz kid? Good luck with a great idea.

cdown

You have a great idea and I want to see you win.

vphipps

OMG what a great idea. From your OLS friend :)

ronnyt

From one great idea to another. Come see us when you are in town. Bring your GPS too.

wallysworld

Will this be a solo trek or will you need a companion? If so, I have alot of time on my hands......Have fun.

techarts

Your fellow CHS alumn cast his ballot. GOOD LUCK.

jenpaq

So many votes and so little time. Good luck with your final push for votes.

PS Great idea - I love it.

hazey

I finally figured out how to vote. Darn thing. Wonderful idea.

lbone

Good idea. Good luck. Good night.

UNCvet

Holy cow that's alot of votes. Good luck with the contest.

madge1

I know others have asked but why not take me when you win. Hope you do - win that is.

1benji

Nice job Coolest idea I have seen and worthy of my vote.

akalco

Great-Ilove this one. What is OLMS?

curlyq

Good luck for a safe trip if you win. I envy your freedom.

pepsi

Last day GL from an OLS friend
(online-sweepstakes)

cstrong

Good luck on the final day of votes. I want to see you fulfill your Dream.

apple1

OLS votes coming your way

Lacey

Cool idea! My project is over at http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/Lacey/global-artist-initiative/ I'd like to keep in touch and be of any assistance of your projects down the road. You can find me at http://laceylampe.artlogsites.com/

YRGUIDE

6 degrees, amazing idea! Love it!

purple1

I am voter 1k----get pumping up your pals ot OLS!!

arix1

Here is my vote for a great idea.

Cheers,
Alex

indipeak

Great idea, good luck and safe travels (hopefully).

moryl

What an adventure. I hope you are safe and have fun. Great job.

launer2

vote 1111! Good luck (OLS friend)

inman1

Good luck... from an OLS friend

lokohl

Like your idea and I voted. Your OLS buddy

franal

Now that would be a dream. Hope you make it. Good luck.

dc10

Now that is a great idea. Keep it safe and by the way my calendar is wide open so bring me along.

p3fly

Good idea. I hope you handle jet lag well.

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