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Brookside Gardens
A peaceful walk in Wheaton, seen through my camera. Browse the collection on Focus on Habesha.
Browse my Brookside photosBased in Maryland · Connected through curiosity
Hi, I’m
Tariku Hassan.
Curator · Local Explorer · Community Connector
I explore the places around me, capture peaceful moments through photography and share ideas that help people connect.
01Photography02Books & ideas03Community connections
A little about me
Curiosity is where
it begins.
I’m Tariku Hassan, an Ethiopian-born creator based in Silver Spring, Maryland. My interests bring together nature photography, writing and community discovery.
Brookside Gardens is one of my favorite places to spend time with a camera. Through my work, I hope to share the beauty nearby and make useful ideas and resources easier to find.
I also founded Focus on Habesha, a welcoming space for local information, culture and community connections.
DMV, through my lens
Finding beauty nearby.
Garden walks, nature and quiet moments around Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Writing & ideas
Books for curious minds.
Asking Questions to AI
A Guide to Getting the Best Responses. Practical ideas for asking clearer questions and getting more useful answers from AI.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Dinner Table Debates…!!!
Conversation starters for family dinners, game nights and moments when a good question can bring people together.
View on Amazon (opens in a new tab)The community project
Focus on Habesha
Ask · Share · Discover · Connect
Useful local information, meaningful stories, culture and original photography—with a connection to Habesha communities.
Explore places, events and resources around the DMV, or suggest something helpful for the community.
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Have a story, idea
or question to share?
For community suggestions, photography permission requests or a simple hello, send me a private message through Focus on Habesha.
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