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Martin Belan

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  • India - Carrying and Stacking the Grass
    Landscapes,  Travel

    A Collection of Indian Farm Photographs

    India has beautiful architecture to photograph including temples and forts.  The most popular of which is the Taj Mahal.  Street photography with the vibrant colors and interesting traffic is also very popular when visiting India. India’s farm lands also provide…

    By Martin Belan
  • Elephant Taxi Rajasthan, India
    Travel

    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…

    By Martin Belan
  • Carrying Wood at Sunset, Mehtab Bagh, India
    Photo Stories

    Photo Story: Carrying Wood at the Mehtab Bagh, Agra, India

    This photo was taken across the river from the Taj Mahal in an area next to the Mehtab Bagh Garden in Agra, India.  This Indian lady was carrying wood for use as fuel and is pictured with with her son…

    By Martin Belan
  • Hauling Potatoes on a Motorcycle
    Travel

    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…

    By Martin Belan
  • Full Tuk Tuk
    Travel

    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…

    By Martin Belan
  • Sunset at Agra Fort
    Photo Stories

    Photo Story: Sunset at Agra Fort

    Sunsets are beautiful and a lot of fun to photograph.  This sunset was taken at Agra Fort in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Sunset at Agra Fort One technique in photographing sunsets and sunrises is to silhouette a unique subject against…

    By Martin Belan
  • One Legged White-Browed Wagtail
    Photo Stories

    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…

    By Martin Belan
  • Working the Fields, India
    Travel

    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…

    By Martin Belan
  • White-throated Kingfisher on a Light Pole
    Photo Stories

    Photo Story: White-throated Kingfisher on a Light Pole

    The White-throated Kingfisher is located in the Middle East, India, and throughout Southern Asia.  This Kingfisher was photographed in Hyderabad, India. White-throated Kingfisher on a Light Pole The White-throated Kingfisher is a beautiful bird with a blue back, tail, and…

    By Martin Belan
  • Taj Mahal, Wide Angle
    Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    Testing out the Olympus 9mm Fisheye Body Cap Lens at the Taj Mahal

    Due to being strapped for space on a recent trip to India, I decided to bring along the compact Olympus 9mm Fisheye Body Cap Lens.  I thought it would be fun to test the lens at one of the 7…

    By Martin Belan
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