Author: tjiskavw

the market is full of colorful sights and even if you aren't shopping, the food and drink are worth the stroll.

this guy sat outside the Mehrangarh Fort but these talented musicians are perched pretty much outside of all the tourist attractions....the instruments vary - some play a pungi ( mostly…

I took a "village" tour - hoping it would be just that - a chance to see rural life in a countryside village....sadly, it's more of an Indian hustle. We…

I was wandering the old city streets when I saw these men lined up and started to take pictures. I was told by a man standing next to me that …

A haveli is an historic, centuries old house built in classic rajasthani style that has been restored into a hotel. This one was called Jhankar Haveli and to my mind,…

while taking pictures of monkeys at the Mandore gardens, this guy exuberantly approached me and asked if I'd take his picture.  When I lifted my camera, 10 other guys immediately…

loved the comradery of these guys in the Sardar market place!

this was taken late afternoon as locals begin to arrive at the market square to prepare the evening's negotiations for goods and services

Mom with child in market area - both are beauties!

these boys were part of a larger group that stampeded me when they saw I was interested in taking their pictures. In addition to friendly, playful personalities, I think part…