Without a doubt, India is a photogenic country. From the Taj Mahaj to the Gateway of India you’ll find people viewing the country through their viewfinder. Quite apart from the obvious choices, there are numerous other things that any traveller will always end up photographing during their time in the country.
Cows on the street
“OHMYGODTHERE’SACOWINTHEMIDDLEOFTHEROAD!” is a very common expression from new arrivals, myself included.
Street-food vendors
You just can’t go past a street-side chef without firing off a few snaps.
Guys in turbans
Nothing says “India” like a bloke with his head wrapped up.
Rickshaw portraits
Riding around in rickshaws means spending a lot of time stuck in traffic, which leads to the inevitable portrait using the driver’s mirrors.
Market displays
I’d never take photos of the goods on display at my local Bondi supermarket. In India, however, it’s a different story.
Crazy traffic
Whether it’s a guy carrying a refrigerator on a bicycle or a family of six on a moped, Indian traffic offers plenty of photo opportunities.
Mark
2 years ago
I’m not surprised you take photos of the market displays if the colours on offer are all as vibrant and varied as those in the example above.
Great blog entry Jason.
jason
2 years ago
Thanks, Mark.
That’s true about the colours, the piles of dye at the market are amazing. There’ll be even more soon with Holi coming up in a few weeks.
Matthieu
2 years ago
Thats funny to read considering I have actually photographed all of the above and recognise all of these as part of India (as you can see on my website linked). It truly is a photogenic country. Great to read an Australian perspective on India. I was there for 10 months and miss the Indian people and life.
Dave/our delhi strggle
2 years ago
Don’t forget the last category: strangers posing with you.
http://ourdelhistruggle.com/2009/12/01/tourists-are-attractions/