August 2007, Paris.

Fuji Neopan 400

August 2007, Paris.

Fuji Neopan 400 

August 2007, Paris.

I wanted to start my Paris photo series with a conventional photo of the Eiffel Tower. Instead, I decided to post this shot of two children in the Montmartre area as the taking of this shot, even if it lasted but a few seconds, was so special. These two were so happy when I started to take their photo that they both broke into beautiful smiles (which I hope I’ve captured). Even after I finished taking this shot and started to walk away they continued to smile and wave so happily that I couldn’t help but smile and wave back. Their innocence and happiness was highly contagious 🙂

Fujifilm Neopan 400

July 2007, Nice.

June 2007, Düsseldorf.

A small part of the huge serpentine queue for a Pearl Jam concert.

Ilford HP5 Plus

July 2007, Nice.

(Press F11 to view the photo properly) 

January 2005, Hyderabad.

Today India celebrates the 60th anniversary of her independence from British rule. It is a time to celebrate, reminisce, take stock and of course look forward. As The Guardian put it succintly, “India is the best place in the world to be born right now”. Indeed.

July 2007, Cologne.

February 2004, Cologne.

Agfa Ultra 100 

July 2007, Nice.