Inspired by last week’s post (and many of your lovely messages following it), I went on the hunt for some of my own – now ancient – photos of Rajasthan.
I’m dating myself in sharing that these were taken pre-digital camera. In the days when one would purchase film ahead of any trip to far-off lands, carry it with you and ration it out carefully - hoping to capture the wondrousness that surrounded you, but never knowing for sure till you came home and developed it.
With the caveat that I’m no Karen Knorr and that these are but scans of old (and now somewhat faded) film photos, here are some glimpses of the architectural details, colours and people of Rajasthan – a land that never fails to make my heart sing.
crumbling majesty
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
sandstone wondrousness
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
peacocks
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
columns and arches
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
brass door
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
Jaiselmer
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
wrought iron
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
arched walkway
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
balconies
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
goatherdess, beautification of a desert abode
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
desert sunset, camel and syce
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
camels three
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
market Jodphur
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
bargaining
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
turban, ‘stache and smile
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
Jodhpur vista
photo credit: Shanti Crawford
Gorgeous images of a magical place! I adore the peacocks and the wrought iron stairs. Shanti, come hunt for treasures in Germany if you get a chance. The Black Forest is filled with lovely hidden gems…
Thank you Heidi…(& careful what you offer! the next time my wanderlust sets in, you might just find me at your doorstep)
You are welcome anytime my friend…
Shanti,
Such beautiful pictures and descriptions – they make me want to get on the first ‘plane to India!
Thanks my ever-loving-Ma, for the enthusiasm & most especially for giving me this connection to our shared motherland. x
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