Heartpatrick in Kolkata

[heartpatrick]

Hi All,

In the Lonely Planet travel book of India, Kolkata has but a mere 5 pages of coverage, yet the six days spent venturing deep into its various districts bear no justification to this blatant disregard of what must have been the most magical and fulfilling experience that I have had in the longest of time.


The first two things that caught my attention about Kolkata are its charming tram ways, the only one that is still in operations in the whole of India, and the yellow ambassador cabs. Coupled that with an entire city that is magically locked still in a vintage era many decades ago, I'm totally sold. It was a street photography trip turned vintage goodies shopping spree as I made the pleasant discovery of old alarm clocks, switches, fans and typewriters all going for dirt cheap prices.


And in this third trip to India, the locals proof yet again that they're the friendliest street photography subjects that you'll ever get in the world. The daily life can be a string of painstaking chores, but they always have to pose for you.


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The full album is available here:
Heartpatrick Travel 2013 Jan - COLORKATA - Kolkata, India




Thanks all.






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[irfan.in.tx]

Very nice set, Heartpatrick.

 

[RobN185]

I really like these, you have caught the fun and reality of these wonderful people. I am pleased you have not concentrated on the "sad and downtrodden" heart-wrenching images that most seem to post of these places.
India is a colourful place with colourful people, and I think you done 'em proud!
Thanks for the smile I have right now.

 

[49medic]

Beautiful photographs! I absolutely love images of India, and as previously stated, you've captured a fun and enjoyable aspect of the town's culture. Thanks for sharing.

 

[heartpatrick]

thanks all for the likes.

I really like these, you have caught the fun and reality of these wonderful people. I am pleased you have not concentrated on the "sad and downtrodden" heart-wrenching images that most seem to post of these places.
India is a colourful place with colourful people, and I think you done 'em proud!
Thanks for the smile I have right now.

the locals certainly do not view themselves as a sad society. i can see that they go about their daily life with alot of energy and optimism. even the homeless ones living life off the sidewalks do not appear to be sad at all.