Sadly I left Julie and Lindy in a cold and foggy Delhi yesterday morning. They are moving on to Corbett National Park for a chance to see a tiger and then a kite festival. Due both to the fog in Delhi and the snow in London my flight was 11 hours late. So, how do I sum up the trip so far. Little wildlife (unusually for us) but lots of fun and shots of many beautiful people.
In Delhi we went to our favorite carpet shop for some serious bargaining with Professor Butt (yes, his real name ..) at his shop (he is the one with the beard below). This is not the first time we have done this with him, but the first when he produced a bottle of Indian Rum, of which 75% was consumed!
Then off to Rajasthan to capture the amazing colour and good humour of the people there. The shots below a quick snapshot of what we captured in the cities, towns, villages and isolated farmer's homes. 90% of people loved having their photograph taken, it really is a photographers dream. 
We were fortunate to be able to see some dancing and the images from these stars will stay with us for many years!
Shepherds were also very friendly, proud and loved having their photos taken. The chap on the right slept outside with his lambs to ensure that nothing happened to them. A former soldier, he was a real gent.
The men have a tradition of smoking a rather unusual pipe which is very very strong indeed!
Both the men and women wore wonderful rings, chains and other jewels.
Some of the ladies we met liked Julie's earings!
There were so many subjects: two of my favorites.
Finally, towards the end of the trip we went off for a two night camel safari. Really getting away from it all. Great fun camping out and starting off each morning on the back of our camels (one of whom unusually was called Rambo!). This was me on the back of mine enjoying a morning cigar.
Once Julie is back, we will put together a proper slide show and trip report. An exceptional trip which shows that people can at times be just as interesting as animals for our cameras. We had a great time, the food was amazing and above all the Indian people we met were exceptional!
Adam (from a cold London!)
Just back from Rajasthan - 10 January 2010
