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Bodhgaya Student by Ryszard WierzbickiBodhgaya Student by Ryszard Wierzbicki
Bodh Gaya is the most sacred Buddhist place and pilgrimage destination of many Buddha followers. It was here under a banyan tree, the Bodhi Tree, Gautama attained Enlightenment and become Buddha, the Enlightened One. Around Bodh Gaya there are villages of local communities where children do their study in very basic conditions as shown on this photography. Even in such limited environment kids are properly clothed is student uniforms.
The Window Street Store by Karthick SaravananThe Window Street Store by Karthick Saravanan
During the photo walk in the streets of Kannagi Nagar, Chennai, a government-contracted housing area near the seashore, I immersed myself in exploring the lives of its residents. Amidst the tightly-packed buildings, I stumbled upon a scene where a brother and sister were purchasing household items from a store located at an apartment window early in the morning. The girl's nostalgic glance towards the camera added a poignant touch to the moment.
Jaipur Dullnesss by Ryszard WierzbickiJaipur Dullnesss by Ryszard Wierzbicki
My Jaipur experience was exceptional. Together with my friend Tomek Rusak alias Larry we've met many individuals of various characters. Jaipur is known as the Pink City, which is delightfully landscaped in pink-hued buildings, shimmering lakes and ornate palaces. Every sunset, the city is bathed in golden rays that shimmer on the pink walls in a spectacle that is breath taking show of light and colours. Local people are very keen on posing for photo like models. This gentleman was ignoring our camera eyes by showing his exceptional dullness.