Portraits of India

I took a lot of photos of the people I met in Amritsar and Delhi.

The people I photographed were so polite and humble. The kind old man with the balloons almost made me cry because he was so happy to hear that I wanted to take his photo.

Here they are. I hope you like them!

DSC_0580This man sells balloons on Lawrence Road, Amritsar, often standing outside the school gates when it’s time for the end of school bell to ring.

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Four friends playing cards in Company Garden, Amritsar.
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A street food vendor, selling savoury laddoo. He walks around with his portable cooking station, lots of passers-by stop him for his laddoos which are served with pickled carrots. Delicious.
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A young boy selling cream rolls, flaky pastry filled with cream.

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This older gentleman has been selling puri and chole outside Company Garden for many years.
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Advising us to buy puri and chole – we didn’t on this occasion as we were about to jump in the car.
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Pani puri stall outside the Golden Temple, Amritsar. I love this photo so much. I think because of how proud he looks.

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“Take my photo” said the tall man giving out the halva prasad at The Golden Temple. DSC_0782

Chachey di Hatti near the Golden Temple, we bought a few spicy things here.
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A man peddling a rickshaw with the most colourful fabrics ever! I took this from the car, as we drove past he saw me with my camera. I waved, he waved back.
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“The press man” ironing clothes outside of the hotel we were staying at in Noida.
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I followed this lady with the beautiful parasol until I was close enough to take this photo (which I then showed her), at Qutub Minar, Delhi.
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Two Coolies at Delhi Train Station. DSC_1296

One of the many chefs at the famous Brothers Dhaba, Amritsar.
DSC_1315Fresh veggies for sale on Lawrence Road near the Am Papar stall.

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4 Comments Add yours

  1. PaigeBrown says:

    Truly beautiful portraits that seem to capture the spirit of the people! Thank you so much for sharing!

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    1. Thank you Paige 🙂

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  2. Tony Hopper says:

    Great images, I felt like had been with you in India in a very short time. The photographs are so colorful. excellent.

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    1. I’m so pleased you think so Tony. Looking at each one can quickly transport me back to the exact moment I was taking the photo. 🙂

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