Mother & Child - India

 

Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal) - Jaipur, India

Built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, five storeys of intricate lattice windows provided ladies of the royal court the ability to view processions without being seen.

Jantar Mantar Observatory - Jaipur, India

Yantra Raj

An observatory constructed under direction by Maharaja Jai Singh II between 1727 -1734, this complex is comprised of astronomical instruments and tools used to measure time, track celestial bodies and their positions, calculate eclipses, etc. This is another UNESCO World Heritage site.

Astrological Signs at Jantar Mantar

Pisces

Virgo

A Fine Balance

Snake Charmer

Outside Amber Fort, Jaipur, India

Qutb Minar & Monuments

Constructed of red sandstone during Islamic rule in the 12th century, the Qutb (also referred to as Qutab or Qutub) Minar was used by the mu'azzin (crier) to call the faithful to prayer.  The tower still stands tall over the ruins, mosque, tombs and other monuments in the Qutb complex.  It is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage sites in India.  

Craved Inscriptions - Qutb Complex

Inscriptions are in Arabic and Nagari characters

Peanut Vendor

Delhi, India

Camel Herders

Enroute to Jaipur, India

Jama Masjid Mosque - Delhi, India

Praying at Jama Masjid

Delhi, India

Mehndi (Henna) Art

As part of Indian pre-wedding ceremonies, mehndi motifs are applied on the hands and feet of prospective brides using henna. Traditionally, mehndi motifs can be extremely intricate and rituals to apply them follow ceremonial customs. The motifs above were being drawn by a sidewalk artist in Delhi, India. 

A British Legacy - Victoria Memorial Hall

Standing majestic amidst beautiful gardens, the Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, India is a fusion of British and Mughal architecture. The park-like surroundings are very popular among young Indian couples and families.

Booksellers Market - Kolkata, India

In the Booksellers Market of Kolkata, India, books of every conceivable type stacked up to the galvanized tin ceilings, on the ground, on wooden platforms, on the counter and in every nook and cranny fill each bookseller's tiny shop.

Creative Ads - Manitou Springs, Colorado

These are creative ads of local businesses painted on benches at a park where community events are held in Manitou Springs, Colorado.