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Alappuzha, Kerala, India 2009…the southwestern coast of India. Once these boats were used to haul rice from the labyrinth of paddies that sprawl along the waterways of Alleppy. Nowadays, the boat owners have outfitted the boats to haul tourists in grand … Continue reading
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Theyyam in Trance Malabar, the west coast of India. Theyyam was in his trance; going about the temple yard, brandishing his sword, hopping, twirling, smashing coconuts. Just about everything you could think to do when you are in a trance. … Continue reading
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A newly married woman in northern Gujarat stares placidly into the camera. She sits with her sister-in-law, watching her prepare chappattis. Her clothing is the everyday dress of her tribe, but the large nose ring is a rather special touch … Continue reading
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A small village near Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Some photos I never forget and this is one of them. I love this little girl. She is huddled into herself, wondering what on earth this strange woman can want at her house. Our … Continue reading
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A village on the edge of Rajasthan’s Thar Desert. A woman from this family had just delivered a baby. Can we assume it was a boy? Because the menfolk are busy celebrating by sipping opium from the host’s hand. Was … Continue reading
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Everyone Has Dreams This is called a dhobi ghat. It’s a modern day laundry but one that probably looked the same during the Raj. This one is Bombay or, nowadays, Mumbai. It’s a maze of cement cubicles open to the hot Indian sun. Each … Continue reading
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The villagers in this tiny village in northern Gujarat were not used to tourists. If it hadn’t been for our guide who spoke their language, we would never have been able to enter this family’s compound. Once inside, my friends and I immediately … Continue reading
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A desirable skill in Photoshop is to make an old, tattered photo look like new. Here I take a new photo to make it look old. I wanted it to look as if I’d discovered it in a dusty antique … Continue reading
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A village in Gujarat, India. It was evening as we walked past this humble village home. The mother-in-law sits outside to enjoy the cool air. Her daughter-in-law stands in the doorway; her veil covers her face. This is a sign … Continue reading
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I went to Gujarat, India a little more than a year ago. I went with two friends, both artists. One paints in oil and one is a journalist and photographer. We had a wonderful time because we all wanted the same … Continue reading
