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5 tips to help you plan your next travel photography adventure
If you are like me and are into travel and photography, you would probably agree that planning a trip is an exercise in itself. While some may not enjoy it, I certainly do, as it always reminds me of what I can look forward to. A well planned trip also maximizes your opportunities to come…
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Portraits of Dah Haanu: Photographing the last Aryans of Ladakh
Ladakh, the land of high passes and once a principal entrepôt on the Silk Route, lures many wanderlusts. Mountain kingdom palaces, spectacular high-altitude deserts, magnificent monasteries and their sacred monks, Bactrian camels and jaw-dropping landscapes are truly one-of-a-kind here and attract many a traveler and photographer. And then there are its people. Between Leh and Kargil,…
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7 tips for travel and photography in Varanasi
“Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.” – Mark Twain Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world dating back to 1800BC. I have been meaning to visit this city for years now and when I finally got the chance to spend a few…
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An off the beaten path photo experience in Varanasi
Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world going back almost 5000 years by some accounts. It is also one of the holiest cities in India and one of the major stops on the India tourist trail. While it is one of the most fascinating places on this planet, it can also…
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Handlooms of Varanasi – A disappearing craft
The first thing I notice when I get out of the taxi, besides the obvious commotion that is in most Indian cities, is the low hum permeating the air. It’s the background music to the honking cars and men hawking raw fruits and vegetables. A constant, soft click-clack in harmony with the energy of the…
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Turtuk: A land of the Balti, apricots and breathtaking landscapes
The winter of 1971 marks an extraordinary chapter in the subcontinent’s history. Bangladesh’s liberation from Pakistan was executed with clinical precision under the oversight of Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw (a Zoroastrian), General Jagjit Singh Aurora (a Sikh) and, Chief of the Eastern Command, Jacob-Farj-Rafael-Jacob (a Jew). All under the political astuteness of Prime Minister Indira…
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7 reasons to include Kolkata in your photography bucket list
Photography in Kolkata is an enigma for many in America and the West. First-time visitors to India typically choose Delhi and the Golden Triangle, to admire fine Mughal and Rajput monuments. Business folks and urban revelers congregate in Mumbai and Bangalore, whilst adventure lovers and hipsters soak up the sun (and certain yummies) in Goa,…
