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Taj Mahal This picture gives only a glimpse of the beauty of this building. This monument was build in the 17th century by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This building alone justifies a trip to India! Date: 19-3-1993, just after sunrise. Equipment: kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 35-70 mm F4. |
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Taj Mahal on Friday On Friday the entrance to the Taj Mahal is free. So each Friday the Taj is crowded by beautiful dressed Indian families. Date: 29-9-2000, afternoon. Equipment: kodachrome 64, Olympus OM2n, Zuiko 135 mm F3.5. |
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Cup of tea Tea is a very common beverage; on the streets you can buy it everywhere. Such small shops look a little dingy, but drinks and food are often excellent. Date: 18-3-1993. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 35-70 mm F4, T20 flash. |
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Holi The Hindu festival Holi. Picture taken in New Delhi. During Holi people are marking the end of winter by throwing coloured water and powder at another (including me, while taking this picture...) Date: 8-3-1993, morning. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 50 mm F1.4. |
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Jaipur The pink capital of Rajasthan, founded by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727. This picture shows one of the city squares. Date: 9-3-1993, afternoon. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 28 mm F2.8. |
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Children of Jaipur Three boys in Jaipur. Note the remains of Holi paint on there hands and feet. People in India are always friendly and often like to be photographed. Date: 9-3-1993, afternoon. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 35-70 mm F4. |
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Monkeys of Amber Monkey at the Amber palace near Jaipur. Monkeys wander around in many cities of India and have a habit of steeling bags and food. Cheeky but beautiful animals. Date: 10-3-1993. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 35-70 mm F4. |
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Jaisalmer Jaisalmer is a desert fortress straigth out of the Tales of the Arabian Nights. Close to the Pakistan borders it has an Arabic instead of a Hindu atmosphere. Date: 13-3-1993. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 135 mm F3.5. |
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Varanasi Two girls who just finished their soul-cleansing dip in the sacred Ganges. Varanasi is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India. 25 centuries ago Buddha preached his first message of enlightenment near Varanasi. Date: 23-3-1993, morning. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 135 mm F3.5. |
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Dr. Prem Swarup Garg Dr. Prem Swarup Garg studied medicine in The Netherlands. During that period he lived in the town Abcoude near Amsterdam. It's a small world. Date: 19-3-1993, afternoon. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 35-70 mm F4, T20 flash. |
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