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Woman under red veil, Haridwar

the woman is engaged with the camera but her details remain obscure,  mysterious even,  under her red veil.

Two Women, Haridwar

Two Women, Haridwar, one in mixed light, the other in deep shade. This is another image from the “Faces of Haridwar” slide-show presentation …

Man looking at poster, Haridwar.

juxtaposition,  an unlikely or quirky combination of elements.

The Blue Door, Haridwar

a quiet image, almost abstract. Simple, graphic, with one boldly coloured element in an otherwise (almost) monochrome scene.

South Island, New Zealand

New Zealand, South Island landscapes

Contrast in the scene was extreme with the late afternoon sun poking through the clouds and foreground elements in deep shade.

Woman brushing her hair, Haridwar.

During the course of the Kumbh Mela festival in Haridwar,  people from all over India were staying in temporary tented accommodation in and around the town.

Faces of Haridwar

A selection of street portraits taken in Haridwar, India.

A stack of pots, Varanasi

Cheaply made clay pots are a common sight in India,  this stack of pots in Varanasi,  with the detail in the wall behind,  made a carefully composed still life.

The hand, Varanasi

“The Hand, Varanasi.”   “What does it mean?”

Girl on a boat Varanasi

Of all the passengers,  only the young girl is aware of and facing the camera