Our 3 weeks trip to Radjasthan is now over and we are back in Delhi. It was a wonderful experience, full of colors, magnificient cities and contagious smiles. Tomorrow we head North to Amritsar and its Golden Temple. We will then spend two weeks on the edge of the Himalaya. Leica M9 with 35mm […]
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The Taj Mahal
We were lucky to witness a sunset and sunrise at the Taj Mahal. It was built by a Mughal King to honor his Queen after she died, having just given berth to their 14th children. It took more than 20 years to build, but was definitely worth it. Obviously, the Taj Mahal is now one […]
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The Taj Mahal like you’ve never seen it …
… taken with the Nokia N8 and Molome 😉 I took many shots today of the Taj Mahal with my Leica but somehow I like a lot this one. I have been experimenting with Molome (a Symbian type of Instagram) during our Radjasthan trip, I'll write an article about it at some point. And don't […]
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Of men and monkeys
In the middle of two mountains lays an ancient temple. The owners of the place are hundreds of small monkeys that creep on its structures and surrounding trees. Men like to visit the place and enjoy the refreshing pool that borders the temple. After a while observing them and the monkeys, one might leave with […]
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Below Amber fort
Amber fort is one the most visited places of Rajasthan as thousands flow everyday to the fortress. Yet below the fort, stands the little town of Amber, once the capital of Kings. And surprisingly, almost no tourists make it there and leave locals busy with their daily whereabouts surrounded by ruins of ancient palaces. (click […]
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In Jaipur
So we made it to the capital of Rajasthan; Jaipur. It is also referred to as "The Pink City" since Maharadja Sawai Ram Singh had it all painted pink in 1876 to welcome the Prince of Wales on an official visit. Crazy times. I just had an hour to shoot today, so here are is […]
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Early morning on the ghats
Pilgrims head to the sacred lake piers (ghats) of Pushkar already for sunrise. As the first rays of sun hit the bordering temples, a symphony of colors transforms the lake in some magical place. (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with Leica M9 and 50mm Summicron, except #1 with 35mm Lux Asph
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On the piers of Pushkar
Pushkar is one of the five Hindu pilgrimages sites in India, and the most important one. The lake's waters are sacred and thousands come from all over the country to bath here. (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with Leica M9 and 35mm Lux Asph (except for #2 with 50mm Summicron)
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The groom and his white horse
How many girls dream about a charming prince that would capture them on his white horse. It’s all part of the wedding tradition in India, so maybe time to plan for a relocation. (click on picture for high res)
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The throw in Bundi
In Bundi, kids play cricket at every street corner.