Thank you, Vanessa.
Yes, it was a lesson in the resilience of the human spirit. The smiling lady, holding her baby, is one of the many living on the street.
Soul stirring pictures David. All of my interactions with people of India have been pleasant experiences. Not to ignore the challenges of culture, society, and environment but to acknowledge the human spirit can be quite resilient and beautiful if we look without judgement.
Thank you, Daniel.
Not always easy to walk a mile in someone
else’s cultural shoes. Understanding does take time, just as travel broadens the mind
… hopefully 🤔
Dear person, thankyou so very much for such poignant images. Absolutely beautiful. A reminder of the true path that has been manipulated and hidden. Peace and love to you and yours.
Oh.you have come to my Rajasthan.hope you have enjoyed the festival of Rajasthan which is celebrated in month of February by name”Maru-Mahotsav”.enjoy your trip in India because It is county of miracles.wonderful piçs and your experiences in Ind🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Yes, there was much to see in Rajasthan,
from the Hawa Mahal, to the Old Pink City.
We were very fortunate to be in Jaipur
for the kite festival, the day of Makar Sankranti.
We then caught the midnight train to Udaipur (I’m sure I don’t need to tell you, Aruna,
that was an experience in itself!),
a city most exotic beyond glorious 😎
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WIDE SMILES…CONSIDERING HOW HARD MANY OF INDIAN WOMEN WORK REALLY HARD TO PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES!
I met a snake charmer in Udaipur 🐍
who said to me, “Just smile, and hand
out much the rupee!”.
But there was no such need, Punam,
for India is a gracious host, and most
are exceedingly friendly 😎
Yes Punam, I suspect that snake charmer
had pulled the fangs of his main attraction.
It takes all the fun out of it 😱 I told him his
act was lacking bite 😎
I had a go myself, Punam 🐍
It was by mutual consent, as the
King Cobra asked politely first.
And I’ve got the pics to prove it.
(I’ll put them up next week).
Ohhhhh!!! David!!! These pictures are WONDERFUL. You captured such spirit and took me right back. Man. I loved India soooo much. And the women are just exquisite. Everywhere You look….the colors! The hair! And the smell of jasmine braided into the hair or the bunches just behind the ear all the time. Lord. And that shot of You in the Temple. It sure looks like a Temple. My heart just exploded with rich, joyful memory. It’s another world. Thank You more than I can say!!! Cheers and hugs. Please tell India I said hello!!! 🤗🙏🏼❤️☀️😊
You are very welcome, Katy. And yes, I sneaked a peak inside Humayun’s Tomb,
in Delhi, just to make sure he was dead. Those Mughal Emperors loved to build
glorious palaces in which to rest.
The Taj, in Agra, was just too much!
I just wish we could’ve stayed longer😪
I figure about a year or two would do
(but away from the big cities, where you
can breath, and see the blue sky 😱).
I hear You. I was there for 2 months and I think a year or 2 is needed. LOVING that Y’all are able to travel for such lengths. It’s amazing and such a gift to read Your experiences/thoughts!!! 🙂
Beautiful photography, David! While looking at all of them I felt as if I were an Indian woman. You let me travel overseas, visit this lovely country with just one post, enjoy all the colors India and its people display, but also its hidden shades. I am truly jealous of all your talents as an artist-poet.
Moltes gràcies, Marta.
Very pleased that you got to connect
with my pictures.
Travelling the Subcontinent was a
most pleasant assault to the senses.
I just wish I’d taken a real camera 📷
These are some real good clicks, sir..
Love the way you captured different shades of Indian culture.. Starting from a bride to getting into the rural India.. I especially loved the school trip of kids to the Taj Mahal.. Reminds me of my school trip there..
Amazing 😊
Regards
Dee Kay
Gorgeous pictures
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Thanks Sakshi.
Yes, much gorgeousness 😎
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What a fantastically delightful collection of pictures. Just what I needed to cheer up David!! Have a nice week!!!
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Happy to be of service, Efi.
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Your photos are so very beautiful. Their souls shine!
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Thank you, Vanessa.
Yes, it was a lesson in the resilience of the human spirit. The smiling lady, holding her baby, is one of the many living on the street.
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I’m sure it was a very moving experience! Thank you so much for sharing it in this way
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beautiful, inspiring images, Sir
♡
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Very pleasing to hear, M. 🥰
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Soul stirring pictures David. All of my interactions with people of India have been pleasant experiences. Not to ignore the challenges of culture, society, and environment but to acknowledge the human spirit can be quite resilient and beautiful if we look without judgement.
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Thank you, Daniel.
Not always easy to walk a mile in someone
else’s cultural shoes. Understanding does take time, just as travel broadens the mind
… hopefully 🤔
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I believe you are on the right path and you enrich us all with your reports of what you see.
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Yes, but always the Transit Lounge Blues,
cooling down my worn out rambling shoes😎
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Gotta wear out some leather to find the good stuff. 😎👍🏼
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So beautiful.
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Yes indeed, Bojana.
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Dear person, thankyou so very much for such poignant images. Absolutely beautiful. A reminder of the true path that has been manipulated and hidden. Peace and love to you and yours.
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Thank you very much, Gary.
. . . Highly appreciated.
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Beautiful! I love their ‘third eye’ dots.
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Yes, it was a real eye opener, Victoria 😍
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😄
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Lovely photos!
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Móno gia séna, Basilike 😎
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Kokkinizo, David 😊
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Rich! and beautiful photography my friend. You’ve captured such amazing culture in India. 🙂
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It was an enriching experience,
and a privilege. Thanks Charlie.
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I hope one day I get to go to India and visit the culture of the people and the food. 🙂
P.S I posted something interesting and right up your alley. 🙂
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I am having trouble readjusting,
western cuisine tastes so bland
in comparison 🤮
(… on my way directly, Charlie 🚀)
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I bet their food is interesting. 🙂
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‘Spicy Vegetarian’ is the Spéciale du jour
. . . every day 🥦🥬🥒🌶️🌽🌰🍄
In a thousand glorious varieties 😃
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oh…wow! Now I want to eat some good vegetarian food. 🙂
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It does grows on you, Charlie
. . . like vegetation 🌿
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🙂 Love your comment. 🙂 Clever.
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Oh.you have come to my Rajasthan.hope you have enjoyed the festival of Rajasthan which is celebrated in month of February by name”Maru-Mahotsav”.enjoy your trip in India because It is county of miracles.wonderful piçs and your experiences in Ind🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
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Yes, there was much to see in Rajasthan,
from the Hawa Mahal, to the Old Pink City.
We were very fortunate to be in Jaipur
for the kite festival, the day of Makar Sankranti.
We then caught the midnight train to Udaipur (I’m sure I don’t need to tell you, Aruna,
that was an experience in itself!),
a city most exotic beyond glorious 😎
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😊😊😊😊😊enjoy your trip and take your best care.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
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Beautiful images and ladies
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Now that you mention it, Andrew
. . . yes! I hadn’t noticed 🙄
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You clown. Thanks for sharing that corner of the world.
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You’re very welcome, Drew.
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Beautiful photos my friend.
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As a purvayor of fine beauty, John,
I appreciate your kind commentry 😎
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What a beautiful collection of photos!
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Infinite thanks, Pragal 😎
Glad you liked them .
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Thankyou, Jonathan 😇
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How on earth did you manage to persuade them to pose for you? The beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder …we see them everyday, unseeingly!
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I met a snake charmer in Udaipur 🐍
who said to me, “Just smile, and hand
out much the rupee!”.
But there was no such need, Punam,
for India is a gracious host, and most
are exceedingly friendly 😎
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That snake charmer had no clue
Your smile could work wonders too!
I agree, we are a friendly lot, though some more than required! 🙄
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Yes Punam, I suspect that snake charmer
had pulled the fangs of his main attraction.
It takes all the fun out of it 😱 I told him his
act was lacking bite 😎
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Ah! So you know their silly secret! 😂
As kids we were very fascinated and impressed by their derring-do! 😲
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I had a go myself, Punam 🐍
It was by mutual consent, as the
King Cobra asked politely first.
And I’ve got the pics to prove it.
(I’ll put them up next week).
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Great! So the King Cobra also knew you are a guest!😀 Will wait for the pics.
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Ohhhhh!!! David!!! These pictures are WONDERFUL. You captured such spirit and took me right back. Man. I loved India soooo much. And the women are just exquisite. Everywhere You look….the colors! The hair! And the smell of jasmine braided into the hair or the bunches just behind the ear all the time. Lord. And that shot of You in the Temple. It sure looks like a Temple. My heart just exploded with rich, joyful memory. It’s another world. Thank You more than I can say!!! Cheers and hugs. Please tell India I said hello!!! 🤗🙏🏼❤️☀️😊
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You are very welcome, Katy. And yes, I sneaked a peak inside Humayun’s Tomb,
in Delhi, just to make sure he was dead. Those Mughal Emperors loved to build
glorious palaces in which to rest.
The Taj, in Agra, was just too much!
I just wish we could’ve stayed longer😪
I figure about a year or two would do
(but away from the big cities, where you
can breath, and see the blue sky 😱).
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I hear You. I was there for 2 months and I think a year or 2 is needed. LOVING that Y’all are able to travel for such lengths. It’s amazing and such a gift to read Your experiences/thoughts!!! 🙂
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As a lover of living colour, for you
I just put in a little extra, Katy.
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Yaaayyyy!!! 💖😀🦋
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Lovely pictures david
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Thanks Prisca. Glad you liked them👀
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I love what you did with the girl flashing the peace sign. Nice! Those ladies I’m sure have a hard life but at least they can smile!
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Thanks JT 😊.
My No. 2 son says I overdo the colours!?
But then, he is partially colour blind 👽
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Thanks for sharing these glorious pictures
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Thanks Luiza 😎 More to come 👽
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Very nice!
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With style & grace 😎 Thanks Resa.
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Beautiful photography, David! While looking at all of them I felt as if I were an Indian woman. You let me travel overseas, visit this lovely country with just one post, enjoy all the colors India and its people display, but also its hidden shades. I am truly jealous of all your talents as an artist-poet.
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Moltes gràcies, Marta.
Very pleased that you got to connect
with my pictures.
Travelling the Subcontinent was a
most pleasant assault to the senses.
I just wish I’d taken a real camera 📷
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Great Photos, David! Love the intense color in each of them!
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Thanks Dwight. Yes I make it a habit
to wear my sunglasses when processing
It seems to give the colours that bit
of extra zing 😎
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That is a great idea!
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Mesmerizing photography as befits the subject… thanks for sharing…
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Thanks Geetika🙏
A pleasure of adventure 😎
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Welcome… indeed…
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Such incredibly beautiful pictures. Infinite stories within each of those faces.
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Thanks for viewing 😎
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These are awesome pics. You are an alter National Geographic, David. Thanx for sharing.
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All with my humble smart phone 😎
Thanks Loujen.
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Fantastic photos, David.
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Thanks Christopher.
Tis my peccadillo, to pretend that
I’m a professional photographer
(amongst many other😎).
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These are some real good clicks, sir..
Love the way you captured different shades of Indian culture.. Starting from a bride to getting into the rural India.. I especially loved the school trip of kids to the Taj Mahal.. Reminds me of my school trip there..
Amazing 😊
Regards
Dee Kay
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Thank you very much, Dee.
Glad they brought back some happy memories.
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You’re most welcome, David
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Beautiful Photographs! The Women are so Lovely, their garment attire is so Gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.
Yonnie😊🙏💜
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Thank you, Yonnie.
Yes … it’s the women, as usual,
who make the picturesque effort 😎
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You are certainly welcome 🙏
The pleasure is all mine 😊
Yonnie💜
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Wow beautiful picture!
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No temple complete without it 🙏👍
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Powerful!!
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Thanks Bill 😎
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My pleasure!
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Stunning photos!
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Thanks Eugenia. Nepal is a stunning country.
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