Transportation in India – What’s on the Road? (Part 2)
As promised, here is part 2 of my transportation in India blog. It took a lot longer to create part 2 of this blog than I thought. Tractor Taxi in Farm Country This delay was partially because I kept finding…
Transportation in India – What’s on the Road? (Part 1)
After a ½ dozen trips to India, I’ve seen just about everything on the road. In India and other developing nations, people can be very creative about how to get from point A to point B. Indian Father and Sun…
How Much can you Carry on a Motorcycle (In India)?
Motorcycles are everywhere in India. They are inexpensive and can weave through the busy and chaotic traffic in Indian cities. Indian Motorcycle Customized for Delivery In this blog, I’ll discuss the use of motorcycles in India and also share some…
The Tuk Tuk – the Work Horse of India
The Tuk Tuk (pronounced took took) or Auto Rickshaw is a motorized version of the hand pulled or cycle rickshaw. These three-wheeled taxis are popular in India as well as other developing countries. Over Crowded Tuk Tuk – Put the…
Photo Story: One Legged White-Browed Wagtail
On a recent trip to Hyderabad, India, I stayed at the Hyatt in Gachibowli. The Hyatt has a jogging / walking path through the gardens that surround the property. One Legged White-Browed Wagtail This exercise path is a great place…
Travel Collections: Indian Agricultural Photographs
Some people like to collect souvenirs like shot glasses, ash trays, or magnets from their travels. I like to collect photographs of different cultural, natural, and architectural subjects, and compare these subjects from my different travel destinations. Working in the…
Street Photography in Agra, India – the Home of the Taj Mahal
The city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India is a well know destination for travel photographers. The main attractions for photographers in Agra are the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overloaded Tuk Tuk The Taj Mahal is a beautiful white…
Photographing on the Road to Agra, India
Agra, India is full of terrific photo opportunities. Agra holds the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and fantastic street photography. All of these are great photo opportunities. But, don’t put your camera away during the ride between Delhi and Agra. There…
Motorcycles, Dealing with the Traffic in India
Hyderabad Motorcycle Traffic (Above Photo) Many Indian cities are extremely congested with traffic. It can take over an hour just to go a few kilometers. Many Indians drive scooters and motorcycles to maneuver through traffic. You will see a large population…
India Travel Tips
Taj Mahal in the Late Afternoon Light (Above Photo) After several trips to India over the past year, I thought I’d share some travel tips that I learned during these trips. India is a wonderful country to visit. Each state…
