Category Archives: India

Smiling Faces

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 One of the delightful characteristics of the Indian people is their willingness to be photographed. I never have the feeling that I am being a nuisance when I hold up my camera with a hopeful look. I know I will … Continue reading

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Walk-By Portraits

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A portrait of a man deep in thought. I shot this as I was walking past this man’s home. I’m not above doing things like that, shameful as they are. Lifting my camera to my eye is a reflex now. … Continue reading

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Extreme Contrast and Saturation

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I had seen some photos similar to these taken by a photographer who specializes in this look. He sets up a ‘stage’ where he can control the light and uses it like a studio when he travels. I liked the … Continue reading

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The Village Maharajah

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I call this man “The Maharajah” but he is a goatherd in a tiny village in Gujarat, India. We were visiting his village as he was bringing his animals home. When he got to his house, he herded the goats … Continue reading

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How Others Live 101

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Traditional houses in western India, Gujarat and Rajasthan, are small and round with conical straw roofs. The women love color and decoration and have become experts at painting, embroidering, and sewing. They make the beautiful hand embroidered clothing that the … Continue reading

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Haji Ali Mosque Bombay

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If you’ve ever seen a photograph of this mosque then you’ll know why my friends and I made a special effort to photograph it ourselves. The mosque sits in the waters of the Arabian Sea. There is a causeway to … Continue reading

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