Window to Rajasthan Photo Gallery by Aloha Diao Lavina at pbase.com

Window to Rajasthan

Welcome to a Window
where you can look into a place of intricate
yet simple sensations.
Where people live in the spice of the moment.
Share my wonder at the view from a Window to Rajasthan.

I went to Rajasthan with friends Karin Pos and Manny Librodo last Dec 19-28, 2007.
It was easily the most challenging photoshoot ever: fast, amazing, and oh so brief.

Special thanks to Mr. Sanjay Goswami and his beautiful family
for being such gracious hosts and fast friends.

Please come back for more.

market parade	resting	precious cargo
a weight	a witness	a task
five miles of mustard	lone	brothers
merchant	shepherd	family man
glass and light	morning ritual	phantom flock
prayer	dignity	wisdom
generations	patriarch	generations 2
caravan	companions	contrast
curious	stare	daring
friends	siblings	pals
timid	secure	tickled
mist and sunrise	dust	identity
the man at the corner	the man in the mirror	the man by the oven
sale	greeting	something on the street
Simmi and the art of fabric	Simmi in the field	Simmi and sky
coax	cajole	console
adequate shelter	subtle pride	shut
idle pair	curious one	cricket club
beauty, dreams, future	children, husband, rolling days	weather, work, worry
scholar	scissorhand	skeptic
help	together	the last bundle
corner thought	cautious thought	deep thought
woman and child	woman of Tilonia	woman of the desert
exhaled	examined	entranced
tailor	face at a corner	tea
peek	hide	hidden
glimpse	masala chai	window to Rajasthan

Alexander		01-Nov-2013 23:47
a truly impressive gallery. Fine work

Rob de Heer		08-Jul-2011 10:07
Great collection..Nice work.

CM Kwan		13-Feb-2010 10:33
Your picture open me a window of a wonderful world! V

Buba Jafarli		03-Feb-2010 08:24
A gallery of gems again! Bookmarked for repeated visits! V.

Kerry Tingley		12-Nov-2008 02:15
Wonderful gallery! The vibrant colors and glimpses of their personalities are perfect. Big v

mzungu		10-Aug-2008 16:48
SIMPLY STUNNING!!!

Brian Klimowski		18-May-2008 06:20
Your portraits here are exquisite - you've captured such wonderful moments. Thank you for sharing! Brian

Alain Boussac		23-Apr-2008 21:01
This window to Rajasthan is full of true jewels, a very beautiful and sensitive work. Bravo !

Guest		12-Apr-2008 17:41
beautiful gallery. The compositions, light and colours are great and the characters even more. V

M Williamson Lebon		27-Mar-2008 17:49
Terrific!!!!! V

nomada		18-Mar-2008 13:32
Masterful photography!VVV

Thomas		25-Feb-2008 20:41
magic gallery of beautiful rajasthan! V

Luca Zanoni		24-Feb-2008 18:45
very very good work my vote

Guest		24-Feb-2008 04:56
This is a stunning collection. You are a gifted portrait artist and every single image appeals to the viewer's heart and imagination. Such wonderful faces! I definitely voted for this gallery. Brenda

Guest		20-Feb-2008 12:08
I've been keeping my eyes on this gallery Aloha and each one presented here just take one's breaths away! Brilliantly seen and captured in these photos and I especially love the deep toning in the colors of India! vote!

Guest		20-Feb-2008 11:33
I keep coming back to your galleries - great way to spend a few minutes or more. Fantastic work.

Guest		20-Feb-2008 11:05
Brilliant images. I envy you too have the operturninty to photograph with Manny. The whole session must have been an unforgettable. V.

Guest		20-Feb-2008 10:58
Great shots and excellent processing. V!

Guest		17-Feb-2008 17:58
Enjoy your portrait gallery. Great shot.V

Peter Zetner		15-Feb-2008 15:31
Fantastic gallery - superb portraits! My compliments and vote.

Antonio Ruggiero		14-Feb-2008 17:19
Excellent Gallery....Bravo......V

Guest		13-Feb-2008 11:11
wow! what a wonderful collection of images - rajasthan in all its colorful glory. thanks for sharing these!

John Florning		10-Feb-2008 16:23
Absolutely wonderful window to Rajasthan. After watching, I feel I've allmost been there. Big vote.

Guest		09-Feb-2008 22:19
congratulation and proud of you! pinoys invading pbase :)

Mihai		06-Feb-2008 13:22
Splendid gallery ! Vote !

Brett Hochkins		06-Feb-2008 12:59
Hello Aloha. Thank you for your message. Gee wizz, there are some quality images in this set. There is a depth, a feeling, colour and character to these photos that is an elusive hallmark that many strive for but few find, myself included. Please understand this is not a lame back handed compliment to my self where I expect you reassure me how good I am in return. My compliments and my sincere admiration. V for Visionary? V for Veracity? V for valuable? V for Verisimiltude? (the appearance of truth and reality) V for victorious? V for Vote? you have mine...

Birte Person		05-Feb-2008 11:47
Has to be the best gallery I have ever seen from this part of the world.Your shots are astounding,I hope someone has recognized your talent and you are getting published.Big V

Guest		04-Feb-2008 18:35
Beautiful work! V

shatterbug		04-Feb-2008 08:24
Terrific gallery...full of life! Great job portraying their people!

Guest		03-Feb-2008 22:25
Beautiful gallery. Very nice work. V

Dominic Kite		03-Feb-2008 21:02
one of the most creative awe inspiring galleries I've had the pleasure to see for a long time. Clicked slideshow, sat back and enjoyed the view.

Roland		03-Feb-2008 12:16
Oh the color! I live in a beautiful place but your gallery makes where I live seem like black & white! You have the gift.

Gonzalo Garcia de Viedma		01-Feb-2008 19:55
The incredible faces , colors and beauty of Rajasthan is here. Congratulations for this awesome work. Really nice presentation Aloha. GMV

Gonzalo Garcia de Viedma		01-Feb-2008 19:53
The incredible faces , colors and beauty of Rajasthan is here. Congratulations for this awesome work. Really nice presentation Aloha. GMV

Richard Calmes		31-Jan-2008 16:44
Stunning work! Dramatic, sensitive and touching! Great treatment! V

Guest		31-Jan-2008 11:04
This is a breathtaking gallery, have been away for almost a month so I missed it, enjoyed it very much, you are so talented.

Guest		31-Jan-2008 00:16
Excellent job, stunning gallery. You did enjoy your visit in this beautiful place. V

Marisa Livet		30-Jan-2008 18:28
A richness of sensations, a series of meanigful portraits, a very suitable lay out. The result is another lovely gallery. Marisa

Dan Chusid		30-Jan-2008 15:08
You have a gift for capturing the expressions of these people Aloha. Kudos!

Suzanne Mathia		30-Jan-2008 14:38
Perfection - I will revisit these galleries often

Paradoxal Studio Classic		30-Jan-2008 13:53
Magnificent encounters.

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.		30-Jan-2008 13:09
I am sure the window, no matter how narrow the opening is, gives the viewers an insight about life in Rajasthan. These are pictures that tell a story. And it's gonna be a gallery with interesting stories. Guys, come back for more. Congrats Aloha. V

Milos Markovic		30-Jan-2008 12:08
Beautiful and inspiring photography, thank You for sharing, Aloha.

Guest		30-Jan-2008 11:54
Brilliant gallery! Very humane and original, V

Ian Wibberley		30-Jan-2008 11:47
What a fantastic gallery thank you

flowsnow		30-Jan-2008 10:28
Absolutely beautiful dear! There is something just magical about the skin tones and colour. I just don't know how to express it.

Jean-Paul PLUME		30-Jan-2008 07:49
Excellent compositions and good idea of the diposer in tryptic. Congratulations! V!

Barbara Heide		29-Jan-2008 22:10
outstanding gallery! v

Guest		29-Jan-2008 18:12
The portraits in this gallery are excellent. They capture a wide range of expression of the people. Very nicely done. Voted.

123		29-Jan-2008 15:57
Wow, powerful imagery as usual. Excellent photographic work Aloha. V

Guest		29-Jan-2008 04:01
Stunning Images. I'm speechless! VV

Giancarlo Guzzardi		28-Jan-2008 21:49
I love this reportage... very nice image

Phil Douglis		28-Jan-2008 21:38
As always, images that resonate in the mind and stir the emotions. You make me ever more excited about my own upcoming adventure in India coming up in March and April. Thanks, Aloha.

Apostolos Tikopoulos		28-Jan-2008 17:50
Outstanding gallery and a great presentation of Rajasthan. V.

Steve Viscot		28-Jan-2008 12:42
Simply sublime work!!!! huge vote

Eric Herbelin		28-Jan-2008 09:12
gifted indeed.v

Ali Majdfar		28-Jan-2008 05:21
Stunning captures, excellent work. GMV

Guest		28-Jan-2008 03:05
Truly exceptional work, thanks for insightful tour of Rajasthan.

Guest		28-Jan-2008 02:02
Oh, stunning gallery, my friend. Exellent of wide angle shots. big v.

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