Thanaka

A volunteer village boy who served us the juice every afternoon. By this deed he hopes to gain merits for himself and his family in this or next life. He's wearing the traditional thanakha, a natural "suncream". After the shot something happened that never had before: he joint his palms in front of his chest, bowed and said: Than' Yoo -respectfully. I felt touched and honored...

Fear

Youth Dreams

Born to Be Wild

A child from the slums - with a very strong character. We met in front of a Shiva Temple, in the city, on the following day when I had taken photos in the slum he lives, and he insisted to be photographed. Luckily: one of my best shots...

Shivakumar

Happy Smile

Water Carrier

SoftnesS...

Grudge

Envy and Dreams

Wondering...

Captured

May well be you say that this picture is not too unique, but still is very close to me. First of all I love the texture of his skin. Secondly, I can recall how well cared, and almost unnaturally dark black hair he had. Actually, I am still amazed how most of these people can be so neat, while living literarily on the pure ground in the slums. Last but not least, I am touched by his distant mood. It carries so much...