A worker peeling off outer shells of the boiled eggs, in front of his food court stall at Tekka Market, Singapore

A worker peeling off outer shells of the boiled eggs, in front of his food court stall at Tekka Market, Singapore
A worker peeling off outer shells of the boiled eggs, in front of his food court stall at Tekka Market, Singapore

A young woman having her dinner at Geylang Serai Food court, Paya Lebar, Singapore

A young woman having her dinner at Geylang Serai Food court. Paya Lebar, Singapore
A young woman having her dinner at Geylang Serai Food court. Paya Lebar, Singapore

A street vendor selling garlic in his push cart by the street corner, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A street vendor selling garlic in his push cart by the street corner, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A street vendor selling garlic in his push cart by the street corner, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

An Ironing man at work in his mobile cart by the street side, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

An Ironing man at work in his mobile cart by the street side, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
He was very gentle at work for his large eyes and big moustache. I liked to render in BW as well but the wall color is so appealing.

An Ironing man at work in his mobile cart by the street side, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

A coconut seller in his street side shop, Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, India

A coconut seller in his street side shop, Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, India
A coconut seller in his street side shop, Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman with a big nose stud, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman with a big nose stud, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
She asked if I can photograph her which I happily obliged.

A woman with a big nose stud, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Young boys playing with worn out cycle tyres in the street, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Young boys playing with worn out cycle tyres in the street, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Young boys playing with worn out cycle tyres in the street, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman having a photo shoot at Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

A woman having a photo shoot at Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
She had chosen a fitting silk saree for the beautiful place with courtyards and temples, I thought.

A woman having a photo shoot at Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

An immigrant worker in the back of the pickup lorry amongst the construction materials, Little India, Singapore

An immigrant worker in the back up of the pickup lorry amongst the construction materials, Little India, Singapore
An immigrant worker in the back of the pickup lorry amongst the construction materials, Little India, Singapore

Lalitpur living Goddess (Kumari) in her throne, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Lalitpur living Godess (Kumari) in her throne, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal
I have read a bit about Nepal’s tradition of selecting a Kumari (a living Goddess) for their worship and meeting one of such Kumari was a very soulful and unique experience during my trip to Nepal and Tibet. One of several ways to be in touch with divine I guess. I still remember the vibrant red color that was present and I am glad with this shot that has brought some of that vibrancy.

Lalitpur living Godess (Kumari) in her throne, Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal

A mother with her baby, from a nomadic tribe, on her way to their tent near the Railway station, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

A mother with her baby, from a nomadic tribe, on her way to their tent near the Railway station, Virudhunagar,  Tamil Nadu, India
She was so happy to be photographed and her laughter was so unforgettable. One of my favorite shot.

A mother with her baby, from a nomadic tribe, on her way to their tent near the Railway station, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Neechal Kali, who survived the 1964 cyclone, a swimmer who swam over Palk Strait from Dhanuskodi to Talaimannar in Sri Lanka, reminiscing in his home, Dhanuskodi, Tamil Nadu, India

Neechal Kali, who survived the 1964 cyclone, a swimmer who swam over Palk Strait from Dhanuskodi to Sri Lanka, reminiscing in his home, Dhanuskodi, Tamil Nadu, India
A great personality who identified himself with every sand grain of Dhanuskodi. He loved to share his stories and memories.

Neechal Kali, who survived the 1964 cyclone, a swimmer who swam over Palk Strait from Dhanuskodi to Talaimannar in Sri Lanka, reminiscing in his home, Dhanuskodi, Tamil Nadu, India