Out of my entire trip, I must say that my time in Nepal was my favorite. Maybe it was the gorgeous sceneries or the fact that I didn't have a schedule or maybe it was because I knew home was right around the corner with it being my last week and all. I don't know...nonetheless, it was truly an amazing and humbling experience and I wouldn't trade it in for the world!
Here are a few shots I was able to capture during my stay.
Namaste ;)
Women working in the rice fields:
One of my favourite shots taken during my whole trip:
The following three photos are a series of shots taken at sunrise behind the Himalaya Mountains in Pokhara. One of the most beautiful things I will ever set my eyes upon...
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Here are the rest of the images taken in India. Stay tuned for my post on Nepal soon!
A dilruba player:
So many spices and food choices:
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Amna Hakim says:
just LOVELY!!! I have so many favs in this post! I especially LOVE the one of the pigeons on the wire and the bicycle shot
(03.23.12 @ 01:04 PM)
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This month marks the one year anniversary of my trip to India. Due to the fact that I came back in time for my busiest time of year, I never got the chance to post any of the pictures that I took while I was there. Time sure does fly by!
A year ago to date, I had the priviledge to spend a month in north western India and 10 days in Nepal documenting the work being done at various orphanages and volunteer projects as well as volunteering myself. This was a life changing experience and I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to do such a thing.
While I enjoyed visiting a few famous landmarks, the most poignant aspect of my trip was learning the different cultures as well as seeing first hand the way some people live in this part of the world.
These following images reflect my experience of India. They may not have the same emotional impact for you as they do for me but many people have asked me and I've finally decided to share them.
The things I saw, the people I met, the emotions I felt will never be forgotten...
**Please note: I have broken down this post in 2 parts. I have not included photos of the orphanages or landmarks that I visited but rather images that express my experience of this part of the world. Nepal post coming soon!
I would have brought every orphaned child and dog that I saw back home with me
One of many Tuk Tuk rides:
Cow dung patties for fuel:
A school in the slums:
The next image is close to my heart. It's a slum child's depiction of home, although her home looks nothing like this...
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Sarah says:
Beautiful work and a life altering experience! the one of the boy behind the bicycle tire is haunting.
(03.22.12 @ 08:57 AM)
Amna Hakim says:
Melissa the images are breathtaking!! thanks so much for sharing
(03.23.12 @ 01:02 PM)
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I had the pleasure of going to WPPI a couple weeks ago in Las Vegas (finally!). It was my first year attending the convention/tradeshow and I have to say that I now know what the hype was all about! I had an absolute blast meeting new people and learning so much at some of the platform classes. Getting to know fellow photographers that I've admired for a long time on a more personal level was amazing and I am so thankful that they took the time out of their lives to help us all learn and grow as business people.
I am extremely grateful to be able to travel and attend events such as WPPI that better my career so I can continue doing what I love!
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Aside from all the obvious reasons why destination weddings are so terrific, they also offer me the opportunity to spend some time doing what I love most...read!
Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay: (****). I couldn't put this book down. I finished it within 2 days...maybe less. Every page got better and better and every chapter drew me in more then the last.
This book revolves around two characters. Sarah, a young Jewish girl taken during a little known round up of the Jews by the French police during World War II, and of Julia, a present day journalist investigating the events that occurred in 1942. During Julia's research, she stumbles upon information that uncovers a link between her and Sarah.
The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill: (***1/2). What I loved most about this novel was its thoroughly researched historical content as well as the inspiring strength of the main character.
This book is about the slave trade in the 1700s. It chronicles the life of Aminata Diallo and her story from her birthplace in Africa to the many different owners and locations that she experiences throughout her life. It's a story of sorrow and joy and Hill's writing does a fantastic job of developing Aminata's character and drawing us into her struggles and triumphs.
The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha: (****). I have never laughed so hard while reading a book in my life!
Pasricha is a regular guy with a regular 9-5 job who started writing a blog highlighting 1000 awesome things that happen on a day to day basis. He then wrote this book featuring a selection of his favourites; such as 'sleeping in new bed sheets', 'peeling an orange in one shot' or 'when someone lands on the hotel you just built in Monopoly'.
I loved Pasricha's witty and sarcastic style of writing. This book definitely makes people appreciate the small things that life sometimes offers us.
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