Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Interiors Strasbourg Cathedral, France


Strasbourg cathedral, it is almost a year now we were last there. A grand piece of Gothic architecture, it attracts hoards of tourists and pilgrims every year. It is unique and one of those few Gothic cathedrals that have just one tower. The space around the cathedral is very less and from no point I could capture the entire façade in one frame. This pic below is from one end of the street

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Mexifornia Food Festival



1850s… those were the years when French army was on a conquering spree. However on 5th May 1865 the ‘well equipped and armed’ French army tasted defeat in the hands of Mexican army near the city of Puebla. Later the French reorganized themselves and won but that one victory was an inspirational event for Mexicans. The day every year is celebrated as "Battle of Puebla Day" or "Battle of Cinco de

Friday, April 26, 2013

Faces of India - 107





This cheerful lady gave us a warm welcome as we entered our resort in Sundarbans Tiger Reserve. I liked the fact that the Tiger Trail resort, where we stayed, had employed many women. They are the locals there. The resort has trained them to speak English and interact well with guests.



Faces of India, a series through which I intend to portray the various characters of my country whom I