Darjeeling. March 2017.
“I love the people I photograph. I mean,they’re my friends. I’ve never met most of them or I don’t know them at all, yet through my images I live with them.” – Bruce Gilden.
I am guided by this quote when I get into street photography. Clicking pictures of strangers can be a daunting yet rewarding process. I used to be indiscreet earlier but now I find it more comfortable.
Wherever possible I smile and seek permission to photograph and rarely have people refused.
Last month on a visit to Darjeeling, I clicked some interesting faces and activities. The Mall area,for instance gave maximum scope because people gather to aimply sit to watch the majestic Himalayas,kids on rollerskates,shoppers on a stroll and couples from all over getting decked in local traditional dress and getting clicked.
Here is my photo tour
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Apple picker |
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School kids returning from a rehearsal |
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Curious kiddo |
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Thick foliage :-)) |
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Plain serious |
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The horseman- gives kids n adults a horse ride |
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Kids playing in the Mall area |
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Cutie! |
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One early morning near the Mall |
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A Japanese tourist on the DHR toy train |
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His beard floeth…. |
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They posed happily, sportingly n tirelessly |
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Passenger in Ghoom station avoiding smoke from steam loco |
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Passengers in Ghoom station |
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Early morning near Darjeeling Head Post Office |