Photograph of a grouping of bamboo plants in Popayán, Colombia. The bamboo can be seen next to a creek in the background. The brick wall possibly a part of a bridge is present in the foreground, along with the base of a lamp pole.

Fotografía de la Plaza de Bolívar en Cartagena, Colombia. En el centro de la plaza hay una estatua de Simón Bolívar a caballo. La torre de la Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría es visible al fondo, entre los árboles.

Photograph of the Bordones Waterfall (Salto de Bordones) which is located inside the Purace National Natural Park (Parque nacional natural Puracé) in Huila Department of Colombia. Some greenery can be seen in the foreground while the waterfall is visible in the background.

Photograph of burial sites at the San Agustín Archaeological Park (Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín) in Colombia. Two slab tombs can be seen which includes a dolmen-like structure of large vertical stone slabs supporting horizontal slabs above to form a corridor which contains the sarcophagus. In the background, a landscape of numerous hills and green land is visible.

Photograph of Church Street (Calle de la Iglesia) in Cartagena, Colombia. Buildings line both sides of the street with most of them having small balconies. A few cars are parked in the street. The tower of the Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría (Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Alexandria) is visible in the background at the end of the street.

Fotografía de un cañón en el Castillo San Felipe de Barajas en Cartagena, Colombia. El cañón domina una escultura y una masa de agua. A lo lejos se ve otra parte de la fortaleza.

Photograph of five children posing on a bench in front of a white church on the Isla de Tierra Bomba (Tierrabomba Island). Some of the children appear to be eating while others are looking at the camera.

Photograph of four children laying on the ground under a bench and looking at the camera. The photograph was taken on the Isla de Tierra Bomba (Tierrabomba Island). The bench has yellow text painted on it in Spanish.

Photograph of the Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco) in Bogotá, Colombia. A large number of people can be seen standing near and walking past the church. A tall, modern building is visible behind the church.

Photograph of the Torre del Reloj de Cartagena (The Clock Tower of Cartagena) in Cartagena, Colombia. The Torre del Reloj is the main city gate of the historic center of Cartagena de Indias, in Colombia and the original entrance of the fortified city. The main gate has also been known as "Puerta del Reloj" and "Boca del Puente." A street runs along the brick gate with people walking alongside it. The clocktower is just behind the main gate entrance and is painted a pale yellow color. Various buildings are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Coin and bill Production Museum (Museo Casa de Moneda) courtyard area in Bogotá, Colombia. A small water fountain, flowering bushes, trees and more can be seen in the courtyard.

Photograph of the Fuerte de San Fernando de Bocachica (Castle of San Luis de Bocachica) in Cartagena, Colombia. The fortress is located on the Isla de Tierra Bomba (Tierrabomba Island). A man and a woman are laying down on the top of a brick wall. The structure was a military fortress built in order to protect the city.

Photograph of a group of soldiers standing behind a military truck in Bogotá, Colombia. The soldiers are standing behind the parked vehicle in a street. City buildings are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Humilladero Bridge (Puente del Humilladero) in Popayán, Colombia. The Humilladero Bridge is visible on the right while another smaller bridge is present to the left. People can be seen walking across the bridge. On the opposite side of the bridge, are a large number of buildings.

Photograph of Marcos Merino (piano), Juan Chaves (trumpet), Dave Farrell (bass), John Murphy (saxophone), and Justin Heaverin (drums) performing during a trip to Colombia in June of 2013.

Photograph of John Murphy, Jazz Studies faculty member at the University of North Texas, teaching a workshop during a trip to Colombia in June of 2013.

Photograph of John Murphy and a group of students performing on the streets of Columbia during a series of workshops and masterclasses held in June of 2013.

Photograph of the Las Lajas Sanctuary (Santuario de Las Lajas) in Ipiales, Colombia. The neo-gothic style, basilica church is located in the canyon where the Guitara River flows which can be seen below the church. A bridge is connected to the church and stretches across the canyon. The church is also known as the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Las Lajas (Basílica Santuario Nacional de Nuestra Señora de las Lajas).

Photograph of the Lavapatas Fountain (Fuente De Lavapatas) located in the Alto de Lavapatas site at the San Agustín Archaeological Park in Colombia.

Photograph of the Lavapatas Fountain (Fuente De Lavapatas) located in the Alto de Lavapatas site at the San Agustín Archaeological Park in Colombia.

Photograph of Lorena (Lori) Parlee and Jenny walking down a dirt road in San Agustín, Colombia. Both women are smiling at the camera as they walk down the street. Lori is wearing wide-leg jeans, a navy-colored zipper jacket, and sunglasses. Jenny is wearing wide-leg jeans, a button-up jean shirt, and brown shoes.

Photograph of Lorena Parlee standing near Manizales highway in Honda, Colombia. She stands near a fence and smiles at the camera. A lush landscape of mountains can be seen in the background behind her.

Photograph of the main statue at the Alto de las Piedras Archaeological Park (Arqueológico Alto De Las Piedras Park) in the Huila Department, Colombia. The statue depicts a human and an animal figure. It appears to be located near a burial site.

Photograph of a man walking off to the left. He is wearing a long striped shirt, a hat and a shawl over his shoulder. A small metal building can be seen behind him.