How can I describe India except for insane chaos as you try to dodge around traffic and bewildered-looking animals in poverty stricken, foul cities? You will witness children playing in pool of filthy water and walk barefoot where farm animals defecate and men urinate at free will in the streets. You will be scammed, you will be ripped off and yet amongst this frenzy, you will find a colourful, Kodak moment at every corner. As much as I hated India my first trip, on the second trip, I learned to embrace the madness and enjoy my time; maybe I am used to Asia. These are some of the photos we took as I was hounded, followed and asked to pose around Bangalore and Kovalam. For larger images, click on the photos.
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| Local artists painstakingly makes marble inlay plates |
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| Amber (Amer) Fort and Palace in Jaipur - magnificent |
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| It took most of the day to investigate Amber Fort |
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| Selling nuts on the streets of Bangalore (Bengaluru) |
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| Ganesh welcomes you to Shiv Mandir Temple in Bangalore |
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| Planting grass by hand in Lalbagh Garden |
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| People who asked for my photo in Kovalam |
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| More photo takers so I asked for theirs |
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| My trusty driver, Rafiq |
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| Always watching |
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| Old man outside the Masjid (Mosque) in Kovalam |
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| Every person is photo worthy in India |
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| Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram City |
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| Reflection at Kovalam Beach |
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| Colourfully dressed women leaving the temple |
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| Selling instruments outside the temple |
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| The dress for men in the temple |
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| R2 with local IT girls |
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| Cleaning their feet before entering the temple |
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| Waiting for business |
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| It is a carnival atmosphere outside the temple |
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| Everyone needs a drum, don't they? |
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| India's answer to Facebook |
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| Strolling in the Botanic Gardens |
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| This woman wouldn't stop watching me. Maybe my face was dirty. |
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| R2 found a swing but it was too high for me |
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| Many locals on the beach in Kovalam |
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| Our resort was breathtaking with local statues |
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| Darga Sherief Mosque, Kovalam, India |
Simply captivating. Layna, you are developing a great eye for photography. Thanks for sharing. Love ya, Jacquie
ReplyDeleteIt is easy to be a decent photographer in India, once you get over the shyness of taking the shot. They take mine, so I take their photo. The people and the surroundings are so lovely, I could have taken thousands! Thanks for reading J.
DeleteLooks like IT people in India are sold by height; is that why R2 is so expensive?
ReplyDeleteHe has to be to keep my shoe collection current. You can never have too many "city shoes" to traipse around India.
DeleteFacelook, hmmm, how come I didn't come up with that?
ReplyDeleteSorry Mark, maybe next time you will think of a name that becomes a little more popular.
Deletelove the photos Layna, they are amazing and good enough to be published in a book. Hmmm, me thinks I have a new project for you on your return! Miss you, as always xox
ReplyDeleteOh Oh....in that case, I will be back in Saskatchewan in 6 years....methinks it involves doggies?
DeleteYes here every step we can catch up with our cameras.
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So many beautiful places to photograph....I wish I were better but at least the photos leave me with memories. Thank you for writing and reading!
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