Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Tea Boy



This is a picture taken on a cold winter afternoon in Sarojini Nagar,New Delhi.

Selling Chai=A sweet Indian tea is a seasonal occupation for many people during this time of the year.The kettle contains a mix of boiling hot water, milk and sugar and the bucket is filled with disposable plastic cups,teabags and instant coffee and sometimes chocolate powder.Five Rupees gets you a cup of tea and seven a coffee topped with chocolate.Pretty nice on a chilly day!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Man and Nature


This picture was taken around Jahu,HP.The tiny human figure in the field and the somewhat bigger buildings provide a perspective on where man stands in relation to nature.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Little Girl Looking Out Of A Car Window


Avi took this picture on Janpath,in front of TBZ.He was in his car with his mother and uncle waiting for the traffic to start moving,when all at once, this cute kid,straight out of an AMUL ad,stuck her head out of the car,and here is, that KODAK Moment caught by Avi's camera.Like it?

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

The Family Bike


In a country where not every-one can afford a modern means of transport,a bike often serves the role of the family car.Avi photographed this middle class family in Sarojini Nagar Market---a budget shopping area of New Delhi.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Woman of the Hills


Business often takes Avi to the hills of Himachal Pradesh.This picture was shot on one of his numerous trips through the small towns of the state.Every time he visits Himachal he is struck by how hard the women there work.And as he puts it,'the men seem to just enjoy their drink and play politics while the women do all the work.'

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Girl Selling Balloons


People living or doing business at traffic signals have always fascinated Avi .He shot this picture, one chilly evening, when he was on his way back from dinner with his mum at Faridabad.The colours and the lighting caught Avi's eye as he was waiting at the traffic lights on Bhikaji Place,New Delhi.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Resting




Avi took this picture while he was out on his evening walk.The picture is shot in the JNU campus,Delhi.Avi liked the restfulness of the scene:The greenness of the grass and the old gentleman at his ease,pyjamas hiked up,slippers off,legs stretched out,leaning on his walking-stick,enjoying the coolness of the grass.After a lifetime of care and toil he seemed to be enjoying a well deserved rest.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Pretty Girls

This picture of two girls on their way to school in the morning was shot in Sarojini Nagar,New Delhi.I like the picture for the innocence it captures.Avi ,however, thinks it is a pretty ordinary photo.What do you think?

Sunday, September 6, 2009

The Story Of The Little Corn Seller



Avi shot these pictures in his neighbourhood.This child caught his eye because he was the only one working.Every other child around was playing or just whiling away the afternoon.P.S. Please contact me before reposting or otherwise sharing the contents of this post.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

The Bullock Cart

Avi took this picture of an ox drawing a cart laden with chemical drums as he was driving around Delhi,going about his daily business.He says that in the middle of driving he suddenly became aware of the cart and was struck by the beauty of the scene.He just had to capture the scene on camera.Here it is!Enjoy!

Monday, August 31, 2009

The Siblings

The pictures were taken a couple of days before Valentine's day on the streets of New Delhi.The first picture was shot when the older boy offered roses to Avi.The next picture is a truly priceless one of brotherly love,shot in a fleeting moment when the subjects were unaware of a camera following them.