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Images of Rajastani Gypsies

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charley5 Senior Member • Posts: 2,703
Images of Rajastani Gypsies
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Hi Everyone:

Apparently, genetic testing has determined that gypsies originated in the Rajastan / Punjab area of India. I was lucky because near the retreat where I stayed in Himachel Pradesh was a Rajastani encampment of migrant road workers. I was immediately attracted to take photos of them. And they were very eager as well, demanding that I bring back prints, which I did. These are beautiful people, although some of the kid shots are heartbreaking. These are also some of the best images that I have yet taken.

All images taken with the venerable SD15, and a DC 17-70mm lens. All shot at ISO 400 in the shade. I was thinking of upgrading my Sigma equipment, but the combination still takes beautiful shots, that hold up well on 11X17 prints.

Thanks,

-Charles

Note the way her arms wrap around the boy. Love the soft, dreamy tones here.

Meet the ragamuffins! These kids are very special.

I love their deep and intense stares. Note his shirt. We take a lot of things for granted.

The grandmother.

He was quite drunk, to the point where we got uncomfortable...

Such amazing dignity in her face.

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