Category Archives: India

The Lowest Caste

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Rajasthan, India 2005 A tiny girl dressed in flowing skirts, veils and jewelry performed for tourists at a turn in one of the winding streets leading into Jaiselmer Fort. Her eyes, ringed with kohl, revealed her shy nature as did … Continue reading

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The Jain of India

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Vadodara, India 2009 The mop hanging by the door of this small home is used by the Jain nun who lives here to sweep away invisible living creatures from her path where ever she walks. She will brush the road … Continue reading

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Confidence is Sexy

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Gujarat, India 2003 They traveled in the cab of a goods hauling truck. They’d stopped on the side of the road and so had we. I don’t remember why we stopped, but in no time I was pointing my camera … Continue reading

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Kathakali Theater

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India, Kerala 2009 A principal actor applies the elaborate makeup of the Kathakali Theater. I have quite a few of these “mirror” shots. When I want a particular shot, I try to shoot as many as possible. Luckily, here I could move … Continue reading

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Varanasi, India

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Ganges River, Varanasi India 2004 After bathing in the river, these women set out small ‘boats’ containing flowers and fervent prayers on the waters of the Ganges. The day was overcast and humid. A gray mist rose from the river. … Continue reading

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Village Streets

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The Batsman A small city in India 2009 Cricket is India’s favorite sport and they are good at it. India’s team outranks that of England where the sport originated. England ranks sixth and India ranks first in the world. A … Continue reading

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Rabari Tribe of Gujarat

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Rann of Kutch 2009 The villagers were used to camera wielding tourists. The younger ones were hysterical. They grabbed us, pulled at our clothing, wanted to pose then refused to pose. It was a game of cat and mouse and … Continue reading

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A Reflection of Camels

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Gujarat State, India 2009 Men take their camels to drink on a day hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. A Hindu festival was taking place. Crowds and more crowds. Hot sun pounding on our heads.  The Indians didn’t … Continue reading

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Harbors in Exotic Lands

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Cochin Harbor, Kerala State, India 2009 You’d think that fishing nets this size would bring in enough fish to feed the entire village but they don’t. They catch very few fish because they are in the water only a few … Continue reading

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Ladakh: Temple Doors

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  Ladakh, India, (once known as Western Tibet) The massive temple doors were draped with fraying scarves, a sign of respect among the Buddhists in Tibet. The contrast of the scarves and the deep maroon painted doors plus the brass fittings … Continue reading

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