Sorry for the long delay folks, I’ve been unable to access internet for what seems to be a very long time. Now, back in New Delhi, with a few moments before it’s time to eat dinner, I’ve got fast internet access, so I’ll upload these 23 images. These images are from Jaisalmer. Enjoy Sally D.V. […]
Archive | November, 2012
India Photo Tour: Jodhpur
Yesterday morning we boarded our flight to the Blue City of Jodhpur. Upon arrival we checked into the legendary Ajit Bhawan Hotel, built exclusively for Majaraja ir Ajit Sing, it is vibrantly alive with the personalized hospitality provided by the late Maharaja’s family who still lives there. In the afternoon, we toured my favorite areas […]
India: Pushkar Photo Tour
We’re off to a fantastic start of the 2012 India Photo Tour. I’m here with 10 enthusiastic photographers and this early in the trip, we’re just getting our shutter fingers warmed up. Day one, we were up early to explore some of the most photogenic places in New Delhi. Our first stop was a visit […]
Mandaue City Philippines: In Search of the Next “Manny Pacquiao”
In the Philippines, boxing has become somewhat of a national sport. As common as sweet mangoes, the spicy local Bicol Express and as ubiquitous as the Philippine Jeepney, boxing plays an integral part in Philippine culture and pride. All of this, thanks mostly to a small guy from General Santos City named Manny Pacquiao. Manny […]
Bhutan Photo Tour: Bumthang to Punhaka to Paro
We spent the morning on an excursion to Chimi Lhakhang which is situated on a hillock in the centre of the valley, and is dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley, who in the late 15th century used humour, songs and outrageous behaviour to dramatize his teachings and due to this also known as ‘Divine Madman’. This […]
Bhutan Photo Tour: Trongsa to Bumthang
After spending the morning at the Trongsa Dzong and wandering Trongsa town, we set out on a leisurely four-hour drive to Jakar Village in Bumthang. The route crosses Yotong La (10,800 ft.) marked by a chorten and an array of prayer flags. If the weather was clear and we could see Jhomolhari (23,540 ft.) and […]
Bhutan Photo Tour: Punakha to Trongsa
After breakfast, we left for the long, yet stunning, drive to Trongsa, making numerous stops to photograph farmers working the rice fields and panoramic scenes of the rice terraces. From the Pele La Pass (10,825 ft.) we get our first glimpse of the Black Mountains. As we descended the pass we drove down through rhododendrons […]
