Trip to India – South Bombay

Today I visited the markets in South Bombay, including Chor Bazaar; one of the largest flea markets in India.  It was probably my favourite day of photographing so far as there were so many different things going on around me, and I didn’t have to photograph it from the inside of a fast moving car!  

Most of my photos seem to focus on the locals going about their daily business.  I didn’t realise my love of photographing people in such a way until I visited India, as my normal work is studio or sport related.  There was also time for a quick visit to Dhobi Ghat; India’s biggest human laundry, washing thousands of clothes daily!

People and their daily life…

Photos form Dhobi Ghat Laundry…

Everything else…

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Trip to India – Elephanta Island

Today I went sight seeing in South Bombay; catching the boat across to Elephanta Island.  I caught the little rickety train round to the entrance, and began my ascent up the many many steps to the top, where the view was stunning.  The Caves were impressive and the locals charged us double when purchasing drinks!  There were hundreds of monkeys and dogs roaming around, and people asking for money when I took their photo.  But overall it was a great day!

Photos from Elephanta Island…

The Taj Hotel

The Gateway to India where we boarded a boat to Elephanta Island

The boat we took to Elephanta Island

 

Some of the locals…

So many souvenirs for sale, but all made in China!

The view from the top

She tried to charge me for taking her photo!

Inside of the Caves

Inside of the Caves

Inside of the Caves

A monkey stole someones lunch!

…and sat in the tree and ate it!

 

On the boat crossing back to the Gateway of India

A few more locals…

Cityscape

We visited Krishna Temple…

Musician outside of the Krishna Temple!

Making flower garlands

Trip to India – Wednesday 7th November 2012

The daylight photos are from the car journey to Whistling Woods International Film School in the morning, and the night photos are from the journey home, where an ISO of 6400 was used.  It was good to see how my camera performed in such conditions, and I’m fairly pleased with the results.

Day 2 photos are below…

My favourite photo taken today, although it was heartbreaking taking it.  We had stopped at traffic lights and this was taken through the window as she approached the car.

Another favourite of mine taken today; this guy was stood in the middle of a busy road, trying to dodge the fast moving traffic.

It was heartbreaking seeing children begging for food

Street life after dark…

Barbers shop

Selling decorations for Diwali

Every shop and street was decorated for Diwali!

Sari shop

Street seller – they sold everything from flowers to feather dusters!

Shops stayed open late; most of them until midnight!

Some people were happy to pose when they saw the camera…

People use horns instead of indicators!

Auto Rickshaw fare meter – the price always went up when tourists got in!

Traffic signal – I liked the blue background!

I was amazed at how many people they could fit on a bike, and the oversized things they carried!!

Making Diwali flower garlands – cars and houses were decorated with these.

Diwali decorations

“Horn please” Horns were constantly being honked!

Selling shoes

We got excited every time we saw a monkey, however, it is quite normal for the locals to see monkey’s hanging out in the trees!

Travelling light??!!

Selling flower garlands at the Toll Booth

Bright coloured wagon – the majority of them were painted like this

I couldn’t believe what they carried on their heads?!

That is all for day 2, thoughts comments and feedback welcome and appreciated as always.  x