Category Archives: India

Theyyam: Behind the Scenes

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Mangalore, India 2009 The Theyyam prepares himself spiritually and physically for the Hindu religious ceremony as one of his acolytes paints his face. I shot this almost five years ago. I’ve scrolled through my shots for this trip to Kerala many times;  … Continue reading

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Cochin, India

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Betel Nuts Cochin or Kochi a city on the coast of Kerala, India 2009 We wandered the streets of Kochi looking for spice warehouses, men in dhoties carrying burlap sacks of cinnamon on their bare shoulders, pyramids of pepper piled … Continue reading

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Small Town Doctor

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  Jaiselmer, India 2004 The streets in Jaiselmer Fort wind like a maze past old mansions, shops and businesses such as this doctor’s office where a young father comforts his ill child. I walked down this street at least twice … Continue reading

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Rabari Tribe

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Gujarat, India 2009 The Rabari raise goats and camels and are always in search of good grazing. No doubt that is why these women are on the move. Their men have taken the herds and will meet the women at … Continue reading

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Photographs in an Indian Village

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Northern India 2003 This was back in the day when I was shooting black and white film. I’d leave my husband in the comfort of the hotel and wander the streets and alleys near the  hotel. I’d shoot whoever caught … Continue reading

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The Colors of Plastic

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India 2009 She was attending the Theyyam ceremony with her family, sitting on a red plastic chair. Who knew the red and blue chairs would add so much to this portrait of a beautiful child? Not me.

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Shopping in Chandni Chowk

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Delhi, India 2009 One of India’s busiest markets, Chandni Chowk is across the street from the Jama Mosque, India’s largest.  We crossed into the market after visiting the mosque but the area was filled with shops selling steel rods or parts … Continue reading

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Diminished

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India 2003 I waited for this couple to be dwarfed by the huge doorway. I am still amazed by its size and grandeur. It was built to intimidate, to show that “Here Lies Power”. I’m not sure of the name … Continue reading

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The Shy Girl

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Gujarat, India 2009 We were visiting the home of the girl who bows her head. She wants to be the friend of the older, rather more adult-looking girl.  And she is, for now. The older girl is curious about us. … Continue reading

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On the Streets of Ahmedabad

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Gujarat, India 2009 Men set up their kite string shop on the side of a busy boulevard. One man reeled out the string along the roadside and others, like this man, applied ground glass to the string with bare hands. … Continue reading

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