Good-bye Rajasthan

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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)