Category Archives: India

Portrait of a Rabari Woman

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Gujarat, India 2009 I behaved like a paparazzi with this poor woman. I wanted a shot of her dramatic eyes and striking features. I followed her through the market and finally got my shot but I felt ashamed afterwards. It … Continue reading

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The Rabari Prince

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Gujarat, India 2009 He wasn’t a prince even though he is dressed like one. He is a Rabari, a nomad tribe of northwest India. Apparently, his family were doing well as they owned a home where, it seemed, grandparents, aunts … Continue reading

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Women at the Well

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Gujarat, India 2009 The women have a serious expression. They can’t get their day started without water for tea, cooking and ablutions. I added a greenish hue to this photo. It gives it a somber look, which is how I’d feel … Continue reading

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Sikh Temple, New Delhi

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New Delhi 2003 A mother teaches her son the way of the Sikhs at a temple in New Delhi.    

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Offerings for Theyyam

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Kasaragod, Mangalore State, India 2009 The point of our trip was to shoot the Theyyam ceremonies. We’d get to the temple, which was a rather simple affair, and stand for hours watching the preparations. Then the ceremony would begin and … Continue reading

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Dawn in Gujarat

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Gujarat, India 2009 Farmers cross the river carrying ‘headloads’ of animal fodder.  A festival was in progress. It was a good time to sell to the pilgrims.  

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The Village Beauty

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Gujarat, India 2009 This beautiful girl is an orphan, cared for by a relative. My impression was that she was intelligent and industrious. She was quick to do any task at hand and if not otherwise occupied, she attended to … Continue reading

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Balance

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Northern Gujarat 2009 A young girl learns to balance a jug of water on her head.

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Portrait of a Man in a Loincloth

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Kochin, India 2009 I’m still not sure what was going on with this man. He came around the corner and saw us…a group of tourists holding cameras…and began to pose.  It’s kind of creepy, isn’t it? That’s why I’ve never shown … Continue reading

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Sassoon Docks

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Mumbai, India 2006 or thereabouts Photographers are not welcome on the docks. There is not a lot of room to maneuver and the fishmongers resented us when we got in their way. I didn’t blame them. Time is of the … Continue reading

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