Ranakpur, India.
July 29, 2009
Situated in south central Rajasthan between the towns of Jodhpur and Udaipur, Ranakpur is a great stop on the “typical Rajasthani loop” which includes Bikaner, Jaiselmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Ajmer, Jaipur, Delhi, etc, etc. Going in the clockwise direction, Ranakpur provides a great respite to the heat and humidity in the deserts of Rajasthan.
Located in the Aravalli mountain range, the cool mountain air and lush greenery is a welcome attraction, believe me. Most tourists just pass right through, which creates a very welcome “lack of tourists” also. Abundant wildlife, including panther and bear, plenty of hiking and trails and the Jain temples of Adinatha nearby combine to create a really good rest stop on the loop. …still all Indian though, lest you forget where your at. You’ll still find guys like the one pictured here, a little bit more “rustic”, but still extremely nice. So, if you have time, definitely take a look and a rest. Just keep your belongings indoors …the monkeys can be quite “inquisitive” here.
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countoncross
February 8, 2011 at 11:48 am
Love it! I would welcome the monkey’s.
batasi
February 8, 2011 at 11:12 pm
couldn’t agree more!
Khanum
February 8, 2011 at 11:49 am
spectacular
vanillasense
February 8, 2011 at 11:54 am
the colours of india: just one of the things I am proud of in my country!
diarygirl13
February 8, 2011 at 3:30 pm
I couldn’t agree more!
Harshad / Madhav
February 9, 2011 at 8:59 am
There are lot of things that makes proud that we are Indians.
ashmita
February 10, 2011 at 10:51 pm
m sorry 2 say but there are many things in india one can be prroud for, its our culture, colors(as u said), cuisine, monuments, etc…. i do agree that the are many things that v aint proud about but india is a mix of perfection and imperfection, like any other developing economy…. m sorrry if u felt bad, but being an indian as well cudnt stop myself comenting on ur reply!!! jai hind!!!
anbu
February 8, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Rajasthan is definitively one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited.
Single Malt Monkey
February 8, 2011 at 12:15 pm
An amazing portrait. Wish I’d taken it !!
I Made You A Mixtape
February 8, 2011 at 12:34 pm
That is one of the most impressive turbans I have ever seen. Stunning photo.
inwiththenewimports
February 8, 2011 at 12:37 pm
I agree the portrait sais so much.
It’s inviting and quite different from the turban I know of West Africa.
Thanks for posting!
psychodoodle
February 8, 2011 at 12:38 pm
wow.
Evie Garone
February 8, 2011 at 12:44 pm
I love the picture of this man!Thank you for sharing your travelogue…if I ever get there…
rherherandaru
February 8, 2011 at 12:49 pm
awesome…..
eva626
February 8, 2011 at 12:55 pm
hey this reminds me of that movie PAHELI where shah rukh khan wearing a orange turban…very nice pic btw~~~
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Maggie Barnes
February 8, 2011 at 12:57 pm
I can’t help but wonder… was this man asked if it was alright to (a) take the photo or (b) post it online? It’s a gorgeous photo, but I just instinctively cringe a little when I see photos like these. Was there permission?
happypoppeye
February 8, 2011 at 1:02 pm
Maggie,
You don’t have to cringe. This man was asked, given time to prepare his turban and thanked profusely. I’m not the “jump into someone’s face” type of photographer. Any type of close-up like this that you see, or will see, on my site will have been taken with the subjects approval.
Believe me, I cringe myself when I see photographers like that. Thanks for the comment,
John
Lakia Gordon
February 8, 2011 at 1:05 pm
This is cool. I wonder if I could replicate this
Miichael ..R. Patton
February 8, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Great pic. Thanks for the tip. I’ll put it in my travel file.
All County Insurance - Brea, California
February 8, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Sounds great (Aside from the jaguars and bears!)!
Lovely picture.
kurotai
February 8, 2011 at 1:21 pm
i cannot wait to visit india
Amanda Cadle
February 8, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Great shot! This man looks so intriguing.
Bhagat Singh
February 8, 2011 at 1:46 pm
There are so many different ways of tying a turban… so many different looks… countless styles. They are just awesome!
lbenologa
February 8, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Simply outstanding! :]
FinallyFast
February 8, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Amazing picture it really draws you in!
mikeealy
February 8, 2011 at 2:36 pm
That is an amazing photo.
Calogero Mira
February 8, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Wonderful photo.
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mysilentmelodies
February 8, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Amazing! Wish I could go there. And that has to be the most spectacular turban I’ve ever seen!
marthachiara
February 8, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Nice, if i ever have the money, i’ll go there. quite interesting
diarygirl13
February 8, 2011 at 3:31 pm
This is amazing!
brunOliveira
February 8, 2011 at 4:02 pm
Great pic. Congrats
Видеоуроки
February 8, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Turban is awsome
anonnickus
February 8, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Once upon a time in the Old East. Beautiful pic/choice of subject and composition.
GS
February 8, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Great man
Great shot
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Philip Vergeylen
February 8, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Indeed, an amazing portrait.
vanimator
February 8, 2011 at 4:20 pm
This is a great photo !!
Thanks for the wonderful post.
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Tracy Z
February 8, 2011 at 5:12 pm
love the vibrance in this photo. Someday I want to visit India
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February 8, 2011 at 6:05 pm
The colors are so vibrant!!!
This shot takes you to the exact moment it was taken.
Someone
February 8, 2011 at 6:57 pm
Simply stunning.
rohitmaiya
February 8, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Thats a very nice pic of the man wearing the turban.
As someone had mentioned “Colours of India”. No other country can boast of so many colours.
rp71
February 8, 2011 at 7:33 pm
Nice headdress.
CHeck out this head dress:
http://cynicseyeview.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/cartoon-super-bowl/
wabibito
February 8, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Amazing photo. Well done!
emjayandthem
February 8, 2011 at 8:18 pm
What a strikingly beautiful … man.
Thank you for posting!
elmer
February 8, 2011 at 8:51 pm
I dont know why but I’m not seeing any photo here.
Anthon Cauper
February 8, 2011 at 9:49 pm
was it shot with a canon?
I got some of local tribes from Peru on my blog http://www.anthoncauper.wordpress.com just check it
Petzys.[@].
February 8, 2011 at 9:52 pm
love
Monica
February 8, 2011 at 10:33 pm
great pic. i just went to india for the first time this year to learn about their diet and cuisine (i’m a nutritionist), and i loooooved it there. the people were so wonderful – as was the food, just not the water. your pic makes me nostalgic and makes me want to go back!
nabanana
February 8, 2011 at 10:40 pm
I really really really want to know what lense did you use in this photo? thanks a lot!!!
happypoppeye
February 9, 2011 at 12:29 pm
nabanana …doesn’t matter. Not even a little bit. I used one of the worst lenses that you could possibly use, in photographer gear head circles that is. The Nikon 18-200. I have since switched and never use it anymore, but that lens can produce some great photos.
Thanks for looking,
John
mystique sunshine
February 8, 2011 at 10:51 pm
Nice shot…
Jan
February 8, 2011 at 11:10 pm
Hi John, This is a great photograph – actually it is stunning and it is striking. Very well done!
I had a look at your other posts and photographs and I am impressed with your work.
I started doing digital sketches from photographs about a year ago and I also want to go to Timbuktu!
Thanks for your post.
PP Handoko
February 8, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Great shot! Love it! A lot!
Ryan
February 9, 2011 at 12:03 am
This is simply brilliant!
Mobsy
February 9, 2011 at 12:26 am
wonderful! excellent portrait!!
tradersolstice
February 9, 2011 at 12:28 am
The magic in that man’s eyes is the reason I travel. To find it.
Roda
February 9, 2011 at 1:08 am
Hi,
I am from India and would like to mention here that the person whose photograph you have taken comes from a very proud race of people and have a history of a proud lineage behind them. They are called Rajputs.
happypoppeye
February 9, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Thanks for the addition Roda. Always appreciated.
…and thanks for looking, John
eof737
February 9, 2011 at 1:30 am
Brilliant. Love it!
architkejariwal
February 9, 2011 at 1:47 am
Amazing Picture !!!
Rajasthan is surely a wonderful place to visit..:)
theportist
February 9, 2011 at 1:48 am
BeautifuLL
Bakbakee
February 9, 2011 at 2:07 am
I love the photo. A lot. Will check Ranakpur the next time I’m in Rajasthan (hopefully soon)
jyothsnay
February 9, 2011 at 2:35 am
Poignant
Truly captured the authentic attitude of India
sesli chat
February 9, 2011 at 3:02 am
güzel yakışmış
Sampurna
February 9, 2011 at 3:28 am
Turban, red-flecked eyes, safety pin, chain, et al – a great photo! It makes me ache to see the subject’s dress – coz I believe he’s wearing the traditional kediya.
Imaginarium of Pau
February 9, 2011 at 4:03 am
Nice contrast of colors. Good portrait! Keep it up!
Anne Sofie Fischer - 2plus2=10
February 9, 2011 at 4:41 am
Beautiful! I couldn’t agree more, Rajastan is a magic place to visit..
adzharaziz
February 9, 2011 at 4:51 am
A great photo! Beautifully shot!
Apinder Sahni
February 9, 2011 at 7:05 am
Nice picture.
There are differing turban styles in India which are defined by either which sect you belong to, religion or family history.
I am a turban wearing Sikh in the UK and although my “heritage” style originates from Delhi, I myself tie one that resembles more of Sikhs from Kenya.
harkheindzel
February 9, 2011 at 7:38 am
Nice post. And thanks for the info. About the inquisitive monkeys.
rexicita
February 9, 2011 at 8:30 am
picturesque
snowleopard
February 9, 2011 at 8:45 am
A beautiful portrait.
But Jaguars in India? I hope you meant the Automobile and not the cat found in South America
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happypoppeye
February 9, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Snowleopard – just looked it up – not jaguars – panthers. I am going to chnage that right now.
Thanks for the comment.
harindabama
February 9, 2011 at 8:46 am
Wow! A red turban with white cloth, the colors combination is awesome!
shanze95
February 9, 2011 at 9:17 am
Amazing color combo and description…
Garrett McKenna
February 9, 2011 at 10:56 am
Man, I have GOT to get to India! I know it’s not that expensive once your there, but getting there is tough on the wallet (damn expensive airline tickets!)
Gloriadelia
February 9, 2011 at 11:00 am
Where can we see other photos you took there?
happypoppeye
February 9, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Gloria …oh, I was going to say there is a list of country photo galleries on my “home” page, but you just pointed out that they are not there …I switched themes a few days back. I will post links in the next few days. For now, most of my travel photos can be seen here – http://www.pbase.com/happypoppeye
nadia
February 9, 2011 at 11:07 am
Beautiful portrait!
Indian Homemaker
February 9, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Saw this post in Freshly Pressed and had to come here and leave a comment. Awesome portrait! That red is something!!!
niceartlife
February 9, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Turbants are always very fascinating, but this one is very impressive and so huge! Great photo!
Rebecca
February 9, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Great photo! I’ve just discovered your blog via Freshly Pressed (congrats!) so you may list somewhere else the answers to my next questions. What camera do you use? And do you use an editing program? The photo is so sharp and clear! I’m just learning how to use my DSLR and learning from the great photos I see other people take!
happypoppeye
February 10, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Thanks Rebecca.
. I have used a mix of lower lever Nikon bodies and have honestly only used two Nikon lenses in the digital age. Every picture I post will be from either these two, or if an older photo, from a Canon P&S. I’ve never bought an editing program but am still using PS Elements …version 1 that I got free with my first digital camera. Seriously, whatever equipment you use is almost always sufficient, especially if it’s a DSLR. Learn how to use it and don’t worry what everyone else is using …that would be my opinion …simple answer would be D5000 and 35 1.8 for now.
Hmmm. To answer your questions… It doesn’t matter
Thanks for the comments and interest,
John
Nabeel's Cosmos
February 10, 2011 at 12:07 am
This is a fabulous picture. I love the person as well as the neatly ironed, crease free turban.
wickje
February 10, 2011 at 11:41 am
Hi, I stumbled across your blog because this post came up under the ‘featured posts’ section of the wp.com home page. Because of the long skinny frame of the preview image, all I saw was this guys eyes and a tiny bit of the turban… I clicked, and wow.
I still keep going back to this guys eyes in the photo, but it also has such great colors, in the turban and his necklace. Often I find color to be distracting in color photography, but not here. It’s a great portrait and character shot of this man. Also, all the sharp, deep red, twisting folds of fabric with splashes of blackness in the turban sort of make my mouth water (is that weird?)…
I’ve been checkin out your shots, nice work! Thanks for sharing.
ashmita
February 10, 2011 at 10:53 pm
i loved ur post…. amazing and the vibrant colors are jus amazing…
Ali
February 13, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Loved your Post..Thanks
pitiranggon
February 14, 2011 at 11:45 am
After reading, Ranakpur(India)where I never thought I will visit made me change my mind. I just want to leave my busy life behind and go there!!
Love your post and your pic…
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