“To other countries I may go as
a tourist, but to India, I come as
a pilgrim.”
~ Martin Luther King Jr.
Photography:
Mark Clarebrough ยฉ 2020
“To other countries I may go as
a tourist, but to India, I come as
a pilgrim.”
~ Martin Luther King Jr.
Photography:
Mark Clarebrough ยฉ 2020
Fantastic pictures! ๐
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Glad you liked ๐๐
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Absolutely beautiful pictures and post. Thanks for the share.
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You’re very welcome ๐
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These are WONDERFUL โค๏ธโค๏ธ
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Thanks for taking the tour, Rita ๐
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Thanks for sharing the beauty, David. I just love seeing these beautiful people.
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Fantastic. Those two happy monkeys had me grinning from ear to ear. ๐
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Nice pics, thanks for the tour to monkey town
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beautiful shots captured
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These photographs were certainly unexpected! They’re magnificent. Part of my enjoyment of them was admiring the skill with which they were taken.
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These images are wonderful!
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Fortunately for me and Linda, we
went with an honourary local, who
knows where to go, and how to use
a camera ๐ท โ๏ธ๐
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Beautiful pictures.. I hope you had a great time in India?
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It was an eye opener ๐๏ธ๐๐๏ธ
Hoping to return sometime ๐ค
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It’s hard to comment eloquently enough,
on this much gorgeousness….
just ๐โก ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ณ๐
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It was a pilgrimage of the senses ๐๏ธโฃ๏ธ๐๏ธ
Thanks Nadine for transcending ๐๐
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What a beautiful emoji graphic
you have made there!
Truly David, you’re
a star. ๐โฃ๏ธ๐คฉโ๏ธ๐๐
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I just push da buttons โ๏ธ ๐ โ๏ธ ๐
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That you do, dear David, that you do. ๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐๐ถ
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( … it can get you in trouble ๐คซ)
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๐(…I have discovered this to be true… far less button-pushing must I myself try to do… ๐๐๐๐)
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โWhen you push the button, careful you
must be. For the button pushes back ๐ดโ
~ Proda the Pusher
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๐So the button…
is being a pusher…
on me.
๐ณ๐โ ๐ฌ๐
Alas, all hail Proda.
Since we’ve lost
our inner Yodas.
๐ธ๐๐๐ฅด
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Yes, Proda is the harmless Jedi โฎ๏ธ
The Force is very passive with him ๐
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๐โฏ๏ธ๐๐
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This honestly made me laugh and great photos
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Happy to oblige, Lily ๐ ๐
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Wow…..not sure what else I can say….just WOW, brilliant photography
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My friend Mark took a good camera.
I took a Chinese smart phone๐ฑ
I think perhaps Mark is the smarter ๐ค
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Thank you WCW ๐ ๐
A WOW from you makes the trip
complete. I trust you enjoyed your
pilgrimage to the Subcontinent ๐ฎ๐ณ
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Fabulous photos!! Good memories!!
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A couple of ramblin’ vagabonds.
The master photographer,
and a free-range anthropologist,
out on a pilgrimage of sacred
monkey business ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐
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These pictures were beautiful. The people seemed so happy with simplicity
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It’s interesting that Mahatma Gandhi
saw the best hope for India was a
return to traditional village life.
Nehru had a different point of view.
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Yeah… I think there is beauty in living in simplicity
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And for the planet’s sake, all
mankind needs to minimalise.
Future generations will thank
us, if we do โ๏ธ
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True! Right now it’s like mother earth is trying to cleanse itself
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When Mother Nature sneezes … ๐ค
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Very true ๐
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Atmospheric.
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๐ ( … Just don’t try breathing
the atmosphere of Delhi ๐ท)
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Glorious shots, David! I see my country anew through your eyes! ๐ค๐
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Thanks Punam.
Next time we’ll have to drop in
for a cup a Chai Latte ๐โ ๐
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That would indeed be wonderful! I’ll keep a kettle of steaming masala chai ready for you ( with some hot fritters on the side)! โ๐๐๐๐ผ
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And I’ll bring the gulab jamuns
and ice cream ๐จ ๐ ๐
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That would be splendid, David! Look forward to whenever it happens! ๐๐ผ๐ค๐
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Beautiful!
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Yes, Mark is a great with a camera.
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OMG, those are gorgeous photos! Just stunning…breathtaking. I loved the shot of you.
Cute monkeys. Cute chipmunk. And, the Cobra…oh MY.
And, I love, love, LOVE Henna! Had it done many times.
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Glad you enjoyed the pilgrimage,
Victoria. I’m only hoping we get the
chance for a return performance ๐ค
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Great photos, David. ๐๐ป
I see Uncle Ernie has the ability to shapeshift into a goat. ๐
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Yes, Chris. Uncle Ernie’s other spirit
animal, apart from the Australian
marsupial numbat, is an albino ๐
Nubian goat. We just couldn’t leave
home without him.
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Fascinating set of photos! Stay safe, my friend โฎ
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It was an inspiring venture, Graham.
Glad you liked the by product ๐๐
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Ahhhh. I’ve been wanting to go back to India. Mark’s photos and Dr. King Jr.’s amazing words just cemented it. Thank You very much for this post, David. Wonderful!!! ๐ค๐๐ผ๐
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Linda and I were most fortunate
to trek with a couple of friends
who have lived in India, and know
the terrain ๐ฎ๐ณ Including Nepal๐ณ๐ต
with a good view of Kathmandu ๐๏ธ
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Oh Lord have Mercy! Now that’s the way to go! ๐๐๐ผ๐
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beautiful India. A magical mystery tour. ๐ฅฐ
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Indeed Christine ๐๐๏ธ๐โ๏ธ๐ ๐
I’d gladly roll up for another spin ๐
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I just watched “The Man Who Would Be King” last night.
your pics echo the grandeur of Hindustan.
Lucky you, to travel so much.
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Just like the Blues Brothers ๐๐
we were on a mission from God โ๏ธ
But it was great to take the time
to have a good look around ๐๏ธ๐ฅ๐๏ธ
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Amazing photos!
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Thanks Katelon ๐
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India has a rich and complex culture, and a storied history.
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As rich as a Punjabi curry ๐ถ๏ธ๐๐ฅ๐ฅต
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WOW… Absolutely AMAZING photos. ๐
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Glad you got an eyeful ๐๐๏ธ๐ ๐
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Yes very unique pictures. Love them. โค๐๐
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Thanks ๐ India is a supernatural
wonderland of dharma hippiness ๐
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Wow…… Would love to go there….. Spiritual place…. ๐
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Yes, it’s an enriching experience ๐
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Amazing photos David!
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All taken by my good friend,
and tour guide, Mark. Who is
very handy with a camera.
Glad you liked them, Henry.
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This is so beautiful!!! Absolutely stunning! ๐
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You would fare very well in India,
Samantha. With that beautiful big
hairdo, they’d treat you like a
goddess from the Bhagavadgita
. . . True ๐
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Awwww!!! Thank you! ๐
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The photographs are amazing. Here monkeys do eat Parle G, they want to grow genius(lols). Hope you had a comfortable stay and a great time.
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Thanks Kritika.๐
Yes, we had a fantabulous time.
And, I did presumed that you’re
a healthy Parle G. Girl ๐ง โ ๐
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Like that quote. Great photos David.
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Thanks Drew ๐ I even bought
a pair of ladies sandals for you ๐
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Seeing my country being captured so beautifully is indeed a treat to my eyes. Great work!๐
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Thanks Ankita ๐ ๐
My friend Mark did the photography.
Mark has trekked from one end of
India, to the other, numerous times.
So I’ve signed up for the next trip ๐ฎ๐ณ
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Oh, you’re definitely not a tourist, Dave. You’re right at home in this world. Thanx for sharing these incredible shots.
Art
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My pleasure, Loujen.
Yes, being a self appointed
free-range anthropologist,
it is my occupation to sail
the seven seas (or the five
oceans, to be accurate) ๐๐
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I sure enjoy you and your extraordinary photos David! WoW!
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Thanks Lara ๐
It’s actually a selfie with the No. 2
son and daughter-in-law, who were
self isolating after having just flown
in from Kuala Lumpur. So they’re
way back in the pic.
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I could see the beauty in them. And you.
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Despite all my filtering! ๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๏ธ
Thanks Lara ๐ You are a sweet โค๏ธ
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Colourful and beautiful shots.๐
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Glad you liked, Florence ๐๐
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Brilliant, mate! Hope the monkey god keeps us all safe ๐
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We made our petition, Kunal ๐
But, just in case, keep up the
hand washing ๐โ๐ฆ ๐ ๐
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Absolutely! TC, stay safe!
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Wow. Thank you for the walk. It felt so personal.
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My friend Mark is a camera maestro.
Thanks for taking the tour, Cheryl ๐
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Stunning photos ๐
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Thanks ๐ I was compulsed to post
Marks Indian excursion shots ๐ท ๐
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Awesome pictures .
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Thanks Harry ๐
Happy Easter ๐ฐ
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Let the hope of the Risen Lord Jesus be with you. Happy Easter David.
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Loving the cobra!
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Livin’ La Vida Cobra๐๐๐
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Monkeys are great aren’t they!
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Yes, and they are very gracious
hosts ๐
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