Through Heat And Dust
A street photography journal from 2011, shot entirely on film.
A lifetime ago, when people don’t look at their phones while walking.
Of the land of camels, scorching deserts, soaring forts, perpetual dust and a dazzling kaleidoscope of colours.
India
A land of huge contrasts, from the mega structures left behind by the ancient civilisations to the modern sprawling metropolises of humanity. Amidst maddening crowds and bustling bazaars, every corner is full of life and tells a unique story.
This project explores the beauty within the mundane. Of ordinary people, street scenes and fleeting moments.
Train stations
Gateways to journeys and windows to the world. These bustling hubs are a microcosm of human stories, where anticipation, farewells, and reunions unfold amidst the rhythmic symphony of departing trains and echoing announcements.
The Streets
Perpetually full of dust, where life unfolds in a captivating symphony of sights, sounds, and stories. A fascinating tapestry of humanity as people from different walks of life navigate the streets, each with their own purpose and destination.
Street and environmental portraits of ordinary people. The heart and soul of every place.
People
Places
You could walk a lifetime, and only scratch the surface.
Golden sunset over Udaipur, city of lakes, Rajasthan.
Man resting in a train station.
Ancient city Osian, Rajasthan.
Beef shop in the North-East, where Hinduism is less prevalent.
Alleyways of the golden desert city Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Dunes of the great Thar Desert.
Mehrangarh Fort soaring above Blue City Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Setting sun above Udaipur, City of Lakes, Rajasthan.
Man resting at the Red Fort, Delhi.
Man in prayer, Jama Masjid, Delhi, India.
Setting sun over the Blue city, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Galta road, cutting across Pink City Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Alleyways of the Blue city Jodhpur.
*First published 23 May 2023
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Nikon FM3A, Rolleiflex 3.5F TLR, and the Lomo LC-A were used.
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