THE FILE 40,000+ 35mm images of Asia; 25,000 35mm images of western U.S.

OVERVIEW Images of Asia that span from bizarre to subtle to romantic and convey the continent's unique sense of place. Especially well suited for travel articles and topics. Sensitive, revealing images of Asia's people.

COVERAGE In-depth coverage of Asian agriculture, destinations, geography, industry, outdoor adventure, lifestyles, natural history, environment, people, cities, tourism, entertainment, scenics, religious sites, markets and travel.

SPECIALTIES East and Southeast Asian religions and belief systems (Animism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Shamanism). Asia's archaeology, historic sites, festivals, destinations, adventure travel. Korea. Bali, China, Singapore and Thailand files.

GEOGRAPHIC AREAS Asia: China (Beijing, Qingdao, Qufu, Taishan), Hong Kong (Lantau Island), Indonesia (Bali, Borobudur, Sunda Kelapa in Jakarta), Korea (festivals, historic sites, landscapes, people, Seoul and other urban areas), Malaysia (Cameron Highlands, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Penang), Philippines (Banaue rice terraces, historic Manila, Lake Taal), Singapore (Arab Street, Chinatown, Little India, Singapore River, Thaipusam Festival), Thailand (Ayuthaya, Bangkok, amulet markets, floating markets, shrines, Bo Sang umbrella village, Chiang Mai and Flower Festival, Koh Samui). Western U.S.: National parks, public lands, tourist destinations.

PHOTOGRAPHIC PLANS Continued coverage and expansion of Southeast Asia and China files. Major Asian festivals. Asia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

CREDITS Magazines: Action Asia, Newsweek (international), Reader's Digest. Author/Photographer: Inflight magazines--Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and in-house hotel and corporate magazines--Gambro, Haldex, Inter-Continental, Marco Polo. Books: Korea: Land of the Morning Calm (photos and text); Insight Guides (including Korea), numerous textbooks in U.S. and overseas. Other: Ads and calendars worldwide, CBS, Hallmark, Time (assignment work, Hong Kong). Member: ASMP, Editorial Photographers. Agents: Liaison, Index Stock Imagery, Stone.

RELATED CREDENTIALS/SKILLS Graduate degree in geography. Taught geography at universities in both the U.S. and Asia.

COMMENTS Brown has been living in and photographing Asia for more than seven years. He has an intimate knowledge of the land and its people. An accomplished and frequently published writer, he can provide quick delivery of photo/text packages on Asia. Most East and Southeast Asian locations reachable in a few hours. Available for photography and/or writing assignments.