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Socializing in Jaipur...camera on rest!

A very relaxing weekend in Jaipur with friends, some from India, some more from Mexico. We stayed in a fabulous hotel right in the middle of the old city, and spent most of our time socializing and taking in the place, rather than clicking (which is quite unusual).

Our days were spent walking down the streets of Old Jaipur, eating tons of local food (especially sweets), catching up with our Mexican friends at the Amer Fort and exploring it together, and of course, shopping for some really beautiful handicraft. We pretty much lived like tourists, but I loved it all...it was break that we both really needed :)

It was also one of those trips when I didn't use my camera as much and most pictures I did take are more personal and don't fit here. Here are some special ones nevertheless - each has a special memory and an even more special story.

However, if you have just one day to spend in the city, here's a guide for you: Jaipur in One Day

 If you love luxury and places with rich history, Talabgaon Castle should be on your list. It's about an hour and half from the city and will give you an unforgettable experience. Read more: Talabgaon Castle, Jaipur.

Enjoy the photo-story :)

jaipur rajasthan chilling woman
At the hotel, a lazy breakfast, most time spent locating our missing Mexican friends!

jaipur rajasthan bangles
A roadside shop selling bangles...a beautiful sight, found all over Jaipur

jaipur rajasthan garments clothes
Ah! The fabrics...

jaipur rajasthan bangles
Trying out the bangles, after about 45 minutes of efforts, two were finally purchased!

jaipur rajasthan old man begger
Loved this man on the street!

jaipur rajasthan young girl red pants
Tired of walking, a little girl relaxing while her parents checked out the Persian carpets at the Museum

jaipur rajasthan woman burkha
The begum giving me a smile :)


jaipur rajasthan colorful umbrella
Hmmm...a lost umbrella?

jaipur rajasthan fort
Women and kids sharing food across the window at the fort.

jaipur rajasthan woman with child
A very young woman with her tiny kid, she loved getting herself clicked!

jaipur rajasthan door
I just like the DOF here :)

jaipur rajasthan foreigner couple
A couple enjoying their moment together...

jaipur rajasthan fan
An old lovely fan at one of the numerous palaces of Jaipur

jaipur rajasthan tunnel
Andrea and Marua in the small tunnel at the fort

jaipur rajasthan jewellery
Some jewelry on display, its an impossible task to keep the women away from these!

jaipur rajasthan laughing laugh woman
Smiles :)

siddhartha joshi
Trying M's shades and attempting to look cool (and ultimately failing miserably)!
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Comments

  1. DomNovember 10, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    You never run out of beautiful, colourful photographs!! :-)

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  2. Travel France OnlineNovember 10, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Great close-ups of the everyday life! fantastic colours, street scenes! In one word: Superb!

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  3. TeamgsquareNovember 10, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Nice and different captures . I like the way you get the people to pose for you .

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  4. ChandanaNovember 10, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I absolutely love the picture of the blue and red umbrella!
    Love the bangles too.. there is some inexplicable attraction between women and shiny sparkly jewelry. So yes, its hard to keep us away!

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  5. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 10, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    @Dominic: Haha...thank you :) I guess that's how life is around where I live :)

    @DeeBee: Thank you so much :)

    @Dhiraj: Ah! I wish I knew how to make people pose...I would really make them do very random stuff! But yes, I do really like clicking people.

    @TheGirlAtFirstAvenue: Thank you :) It really was a beautiful umbrella...though it was somehow left alone in an open space...

    As for women's fascination with shiny sparkly jewelry, I have now realised that its fun to click such moments and I keep myself busy with my camera :)

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  6. SridharanNovember 10, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Wonderful captures..!

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  7. HijiBijBijNovember 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    OMG! your eyes look like 'the bad man' hehehe Gulshan Grover....
    i love the umbrella, the window where the woman is stitting, the door with huge knobs...the bangles...the blurred one....the fan....the woman with her kid...she is really pretty...love the old man! oh! well...looks like i the whole lot! damn you!

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  8. Red HandedNovember 10, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I absolutely loved the bangle wearing click and the umbrella pic!! Every pic was amazing actually...and urs was funny in a cute way :)
    U remind me of someone I knw...

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  9. FirstTimeMotherNovember 10, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Everytime i try to find a new word to comment on your pictures but my mind shouts a single answer "awesomely beautiful"
    If we penetrate deep, the minuteness of each picture will amaze us with the feeling of awe.
    Good work !

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  10. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 10, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    @Sridharan: Thank you :)

    @Shruti: Haha...but I do agree that I look like a villain, I grew up with the ignominy of being called "Raj Babbar' by my aunt :(

    And trust me, you like more pictures than I do on the blog :)

    @RedHanded: I like that one too, though such pictures are becoming alarmingly common on my picture folder! Damn these expensive Rajasthan trips!

    I hope the 'someone you know' is not some famous/ infamous villain :)

    @Reicha: Thank you so much, am really happy that you liked the shots so much :)

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  11. eye in the skyNovember 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Rich colors, love the close up of the bangles. Beautiful pictures as usual.

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  12. OlaNovember 10, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    what colors and choice of the bangles!

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  13. ricardo emilio biancoNovember 10, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    las posibilidades que da tu país y su gente parecen infinitas.. y son muy bien aprovechadas por tus disparos. una serie de fotos contrastes y que sin embargo se aúnan para mostrar la realidad del lugar

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  14. KunalNovember 10, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    A very young woman with her tiny kid,
    She loved getting herself clicked!

    You are a Poet. :P

    Colorful pictures.. :)

    Ironically..No Pink in the pink city? ;)

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  15. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 10, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    @eyeinthesky: Thank you :)

    @Ola: I agree...the choice of bangles is mind boggling!!!

    @Ricardo: Thank you so much, and maybe now I should also thank Google translation for helping me to understand your kind comment :)

    @Kunal: Ah! You noticed man...I am very happy :) And Thank you, I do qualify as a wannabe poet ;)

    @RNiranjanDas: Thank you :)

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  16. magiceyeNovember 10, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    wonderful series!

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  17. HijiBijBijNovember 10, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    really?? raj babbar?? ahahahaha....

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  18. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 10, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    @magiceye: Thank you :)

    @Shruti: Yes, Raj Babbar :) In fact every time she meets me even now, she remembers that and insists on calling me that :D

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  19. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

    YOU ARE BACK AND HOW :D WITH MY FAV CITY.....AND I AM USING CAPS LOCK BECAUSE I AM ACTUALLY SCREAMING FOR YOU ARE BACK AFTER SO LONG!!

    I LOVED THE PRETTY LADY WITH THE KIDDO, THE OLD MAN, THE DOF PHOTOGRAPH....AND THE COLORED BANDS...THAT DOF IS AMAZING TOO!

    ABSOLUTE PLEASURE.

    IS THAT YOU IN THE LAST ONE?

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  20. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 10, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Hey Chintan, great to see your comment too and that too in CAPS :):)

    I too loved your favorite city, had such a relaxing time there...despite all the walking around...

    And yes that's me in the last pic :)

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  21. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    SHOOSH! then i agree that you failed,look at your blogger DP :D that is so good.

    and about being honest and frank, unfortunately, i do not know how to hide the emotions. wish i knew :( may have helped...

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  22. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 10, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Hahaha...that's the idea :) I found the stupidity of the picture worthwhile, so used it here :)

    Btw the photographer for both the pictures is the same :)

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  23. Puru@ShadowsGaloreNovember 10, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    How does the human spirit makes colorful even an arid desert! Lovely pictures of Rajasthan! I loved that umbrella pic so much :)

    You are an inspiring photographer Sid, learning a lot from you :)

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  24. magdaNovember 11, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Wonderful, colorful photos that you gave me joy!!!!
    What beautiful people, smiling and your humor, amazing!!!
    Thanks for the interesting tour!
    many greetings

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  25. Chiniiz n Sugarz Mom.. SwatiNovember 11, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Wow! Delightful pictures!

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  26. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Rajasthan is bloody colorful!
    Have been there done that :-)
    See my pics of Jaisalmer and Barmer at
    http://lumuhuku.wordpress.com/2009/08/20/desert-storm-%E2%80%93-a-biking-expedition-to-the-thar-desert/
    and
    http://lumuhuku.wordpress.com/2011/03/28/drive-to-indias-last-railway-station/

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  27. ExpressNovember 11, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    You should not have uploaded the junk jewelery pics man! I've always wanted 2 go to Jaipur, but now its almost as if the city is calling out to me!!

    I particularly loved the picture in the tunnel. Fantastic stuff! :)

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  28. Dark KnightNovember 11, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Nice pics, dude! Keep it up!

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  29. JulesNovember 11, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    My favorites of this batch are the colorful bangles (2nd pic), the old man, the umbrella and there's just something ultra awesome about that last photo too.... ;)

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  30. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 11, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    @ShadowsGalore: I completely agree with you, an arid place like Rajasthan (or even Gujarat) have become such beautiful, colorful places only due to human spirit! And thank you :)

    @Magda: Thanks a lot :D Trust me, not everyone is always amused by my humor :))

    @Chiniiz: Thank you :)

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  31. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 11, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    @lumuhuku: I agree, its super colorful :) Just saw your blog posts, your pictures as well as the stories, both are nice :)

    @Express: Haha...but seriously can you really be tempted by jewelry so easily? :D Just kidding...and thank you :)

    @DarkNight: Thank you, I will try and do my best :)

    @Jules: I am glad you liked some :), as for the last pic, well...we can both laugh together on that one :)

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  32. Red HandedNovember 11, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Hah Nah just a friend I lost touch with.

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  33. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Ohh Dear Fantastic You Capture..

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  34. Rahul BhatiaNovember 11, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    That was a lovely pictorial depiction of Jaipur!

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  35. Ishrath@WanderingMistNovember 11, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Jaipur always gives you so much... that one can never capture enough. Lovely pictures. Love all of them. I came here to see a fellow wanderer and fell in love with the photos.
    Great work. Keep clicking.

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  36. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    @RedHanded: Hmmm...its ok then :D

    @Pratima: Thank you :)

    @Rahul: Thanks, glad you liked it :)

    @Ishrath: Thanks a lot man, your words mean a lot! Always a pleasure to come across a fellow wanderer :)

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  37. Dark KnightNovember 11, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Thanks Siddharth. Come visit my blog site sometime. I'm a new blogger and I'd appreciate any feedback.

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  38. RamakrishnanNovember 11, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Amazing series of photographs-brings out the joy and colors. Very professional touch-you virtually bring your subjects to life !

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  39. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 12, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    @DarkKnight: Sure I will :)

    @RRamakrishnan: Thank you :) I am flattered that you feel my photographs have a professional touch!

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  40. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    variety of different photographs

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  41. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Hi Dear Plz Join My BlogThnxx Of Lot...

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  42. Sunil DeepakNovember 12, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    So many beautiful pictures, full of colours! My personal favourite is the lady sitting in the fort window.

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  43. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahNovember 12, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Beautiful works ..

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  44. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 12, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    @Krishna: Thank you!

    @Pratima: Sure :)

    @Sunil: Thanks so much for your appreciation :)

    @WongChingWah: Thanks! Always great to hear from you :)

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  45. Ilka von TorokNovember 12, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Amazing colors!!!!!
    Nice job!

    greetings Ilka
    http://ilkavontorok.blogspot.com/

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  46. LinhyNovember 13, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    very lovely pictures!

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  47. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 13, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    @IIka: Thank you :)

    @Linhy: Thank you :)

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  48. GraficWorldNovember 13, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Che sia una domenica serena come tu vuoi.. con un sorriso Nice photo !!
    Gio'
    http://remenberphoto.blogspot.com/

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  49. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 13, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    @Dual: Thank you :)

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  50. TaniaNovember 13, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Wonderful picture all of them! I love your great colors of India. So special.
    Happy Sunday to you:-)

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  51. ArtiNovember 13, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Superb!!!!! Terrific! Beauty beyond words! Really loved going through them! Hats off :)

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  52. Huginn & MuninnNovember 13, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    loved the bangle pic with the colorful background... stood out from a lovely set of photos!

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  53. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 14, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    @Spiderdama: Thank you :) Btw my Sunday went well, hope you had a good one too!

    @Arti: Thank you so much for the appreciation :)

    @Ankush: Thanks buddy! Always great to get your feedback :)

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  54. kiranNovember 14, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Sid looking at that umbrella i remembered the movie Blue Umbrella !! Nice movie !! and really nice captured picture !!

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  55. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 14, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Hey Kiran, good to see you here man! Unfortunately I have not yet seen 'Blue Umbrella' :(

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  56. Nirja DalalNovember 14, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Your candid shots are really beautiful, specially that lady with her kid.
    Love the bokeh where she is trying those bangles.

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  57. BhavanaNovember 14, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    So many comments! Do i need to, too?
    But lovely photos, especially the one in the tunnel in the fort, Josh-boy!

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  58. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 14, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    @Nirja: Thanks a ton :)

    @Bhavana: Aha! Good to finally see you here Madam :) Your appreciation of any shot means a lot, so a BIG thank you :)

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  59. LowellNovember 14, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    First of all, thank you for stopping by our Paree blog!

    This was a fascinating post...loved your slice-of-life photos and all the fabulous colors!

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  60. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 15, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    @Lowell: Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the pictures here, just as I did on your blog :)

    @Harrygoaz: Thank you :)

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  61. Teté M. JorgeNovember 15, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Wonderful and special shots indeed! They're full of colors and life!
    Loved the penultimate "Smiles :)".

    Warm hug from Brasil.

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  62. HalcyonNovember 15, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    You always capture such nice moments from everyday life. :)

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  63. AshNovember 15, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I'm running out of superlatives to describe your photography - how about wonderbulous ? ( wonderful+fabulous)

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  64. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 16, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    @teca: Thank you :) I am really glad you liked some of the pics...I too love the colors in photographs :)

    @Halycon: Thanks, I try :)

    @Ash: Thank you so much, and pls don't worry about any superlatives :) I would be happy even if you just like the pics :)

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  65. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    A very nice collection of pictures - love all the colours.

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  66. UnknownNovember 17, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Fabulous shots! Love them all. Great post.

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  67. BernardoNovember 17, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Una buena serie de fotos. Buen reportaje.

    Saludos

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  68. India EscapesNovember 17, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I love Jaipur for its colors, jewelry, food , people so many good things at one place. Love these pictures, especially the one with the colorful bangles.

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  69. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 17, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    @JM: Thank you :)

    @Bernardo: Thank you :)

    @IndianEscapes: I agree, Jaipur is a lovely places...so much beauty in one place...

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  70. My Unfinished LifeNovember 17, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    jaipur is fun all the year round..even in sultry summers its fun to be there... have been quite many times...and i always find something new to do and shop there!!

    http://sushmita-smile.blogspot.com/

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  71. Komal AliNovember 18, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Vibrant pictures!
    Especially love the one of the man with so much on his shoulders.

    I wish I could just hangout with friends like that. Such coolness.

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  72. Seemingly BeautifulNovember 19, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I've been reading your blog for quite a while now. I'm not a blogger, but like going through other peooles' stuff.
    And these pictures...wow. Some of them took my breath away. Brilliance:)

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  73. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 21, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    @ShootingStar: I agree, Jaipur is always wonderful, all year round :)

    @Komal: I also like that one! And I agree, the freedom to travel around with friends and do anything you might feel like makes life easier...I don't know what I will do if its taken away...

    @SeeminglyBeautiful: Thanks for your comment, I am glad you find this space interesting enough to visit again and again :)

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  74. SachinNovember 21, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    gr8 work..!!

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  75. eziozerziani (Ermanno Albano)November 22, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Ciao Joshi, great blog, very interesting and great photos, congratulations
    Ermanno

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  76. AngelaNovember 26, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Wonderful pictures, I miss the colors of Jaipur and India!

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  77. Siddhartha JoshiNovember 28, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    @Sachin: Thanks man!

    @eziozerziani: Thanks a lot Ermanno :)

    @@Angela: Thank you :) When were you in Jaipur? Btw I also already miss the place!

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  78. Anne McKinnellNovember 30, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    These are some really gorgeous story-telling images here. I really like the shallow depth of field you have chosen for many of them.

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  79. Siddhartha JoshiDecember 1, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Thanks a lot Anne, I really appreciate your comment :)

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  80. khanabadoshJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    awesome stuff... special mention for the bangles' photo

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  81. Aakanksha dhokteAugust 20, 2016 at 7:41 PM

    Wonderful clicks sid....

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  82. Aakanksha dhokteAugust 20, 2016 at 7:41 PM

    Wonderful clicks sid....

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  83. brij Mohan sharmaDecember 25, 2016 at 4:08 PM

    Awesome Pictures its wonderful. I really enjoyed your Picture and share it with my friends .Thanks for share


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