Preserving Africa's Wildlife Through Photography

Yesterday on Tumblr, I came across a beautiful set of photographs shot by Nick Brandt. The photographs are simple, breathtakingly beautiful, and powerful. See them for yourself!!

{See more photographs here}

Weekend Pretty | Tarun Khiwal Photography

Two days ago I chanced upon Tarun Khiwal Photography...and boy did I fall for it! He has a very unique eye for capturing the scenery, and he has worked with note-worthy clients like Elle, Marie Claire and Chanel. Check out more if his work at his website and Viisual Pro.

Without further ado, here is a little peek at his beautiful editorial photography, from a spread called Fashion in Palaces:

{Images via Anais Events}

Wanderlust | Jodhpur, Rajasthan

simply rajasthan, jodhpur, a photo by nevil zaveri on Flickr.

Stained glass door at Meherangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Rajasthan's architectural heritage is richly colored by the many forts and palaces the state holds. Stained glass doors and windows, exquisite carvings, enameled tiles, intricate mosaics, and lavish designs make Rajasthan a lovely historical and whimsical place to visit.

New New New!

So, I have been dying to start a photography blog, and finally got around to it. 

It's called Jewel Tones. 

Go and check it out!

Lemme know what you think!!

Autumn Love :)

It's the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and everyone is clearing off of campus ASAP!! I'm going home in a couple hours, and totally excited to spend Thanksgiving with friends, family and a LOT of good food!
So my love for all things Fall continues...I took these shots around my house last week. Enjoy!

Stormy Skies

bhige bhige din
Originally uploaded by ~ladanseuse

I'm sitting at my desk, studying for my exam. A light breeze, bringing along the scent of wet earth and rain, drifts in through my window. It instantly transports me to India -- where my memories of monsoon lie :)

Scenes From a Wedding

Small glimpses of my cousin's grand wedding this July, in Kolkata India. This was the first full, traditional Bengali wedding I attended in over ten year! So, of course, I took nearly 2,000 photos! The bride looked gorgeous, the groom was practically bursting with happiness, and the whole thing was so darn traditional that I loved it!
Here are a few glimpses of that wedding -- more to come later :)
Enjoy!

 

Boron dala, or a blessing tray, for the turmeric ceremony (gayey holud)

 

Sindoor daan, or the bride getting vermilion on her forehead. This marks her as a married woman.

 

Bridal henna!

The groom holding the container with the sindoor, or vermilion on it.

 

Henna on the bride's feet! 

 

The bride getting ready to do the seven circles around the groom.

Glimpses of Shantiniketan

While in India, we travelled to Shantiniketan, a small town 180 kilometers from the city of Kolkata. Shantiniketan is where Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore grew up and wrote some of his most acclaimed work. Shantiniketan has turned into a university town, and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
Here are a few glimpses of Shantiniketan.

{Vendors selling handmade crafts all over the town}

{A temple with gorgeous glass walls}

{The instruments of a baoul, or wandering minstrel}

{A bell hanging in the shade of a banyan tree}

{The rope-like branches of a banyan tree}

{an old house -- remainders of a period of grace and elegance}