Just a few portraits to share from Laos. We started our journey from Chang Khong Thailand, crossed the Mekong to Huai Xai, Laos and then spent two days on a private boat, traveling to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang.
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Southeast Asia Photo Tour: Continued
There was little or no time for blogging during this year’s Southeast Asia Photo Tour, so I’ll just post a few images from various segments of the trip. Below are a few shots from Ayuthaya, the former capital of Siam, until it was sacked by the Burmese, and moved to Bangkok. Also, you’ll see some […]
Southeast Asia Photo Tour: Day 1
The 2013 Southeast Asia Photo Tour is off and running and today our group of 10 enthusiastic photographers had an opportunity to take in some of the iconic sights in Bangkok. In the morning we visited the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak in Ratchaburi Province. Later in the day we visited Bangkok’s Royal Palace and […]
India Photo Tour: Haridwar Black & White
After visiting Agra our group proceeded by bus to New Delhi, signaling the completion of the main portion of the 2012 India photo tour. Upon arrival in Delhi, we bid a sad farewell to 5 members of our group, who were heading home. The rest of us spent one night in New Delhi before catching […]
India Photo Tour: Jaipur To Agra & Taj Mahal
After the Pushkar Fair, our tour group headed to Jaipur, “the pink city”, and then to Agra to view and photograph the iconic Taj Mahal. We made two trips to photograph the Taj, one at sunset, at the back side, across the river. For several years now the “back side of the Taj” has been […]
India Photo Tour: Pushkar Camel Fair
I always have to laugh when I read blogposts by photographers who say that Pushkar Fair isn’t worth shooting any more. That’s like saying Mardi Gras or Carnival isn’t worth shooting because there are too many tourists. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Pushkar Fair, like Marti Gras or Carnival, is as much […]
India Photo Tour: Villages En Route To Pushkar
After leaving Jaisalmer we traveled through the Thar desert , over-nighting in several different locations, utilizing open jeeps for transport to local villages in order to view and photograph authentic, rural Rajashatan life. We visited Brahmin, Rajput, Bishnoi and “untouchable” villages, where centuries old traditions still remain. My favorite stop is always the untouchable’s village, […]
India Photo Tour: Jaisalmer
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. […]
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 […]
