Month: November 2015

Old Parsi restaurant

One of the few Old Parsi restaurants in south Bombay #Bombay #old #ParsiPhoto by @asmitaparelkar

San Juan

San Juan, Puerto Rico. “Tito” and his pandero percussion instrument on center stage at Bonanza in Santurce. This group of 10-12 musicians playing “plena” and “bomba” have been doing this Monday night “jameo” gig for 3 years or so. All locals, no tourists. I think I was the only gringo there and yet was made …

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Airport in Bombay

Staff meeting at the international airport in Bombay #Bombay #Mumbai Photo by @asmitaparelkar

Puerto Rico

I’ve just arrived in San Juan, Puerto Rico. For the next two weeks I will be posting from here before heading to Miami. Yes, working on BeachGames. I have an odd little rule for myself. I shoot the very first thing I see when I arrive to a new location. Right off. I don’t weigh …

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The Day After in Paris

Alfredo Chiarappa The Day After in Paris Friday 13th november. As usual in this part of the year, I come to Paris to visit Paris Photo and meet colleagues and friends. Around 10 o’clock, after a book launch in a little bookshop close to Rue de Menilmontant, we decide to drink something before going to …

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Maya boy

Yucatan, Mexico. A Maya boy lit by the fire of his father’s slash and burning method of clearing land. The Maya culture reached a peak and was on a downward spiral even before the Spanish conquest. Yet Maya picture books were destroyed by the Spanish in Mani near where this boy lived. #maya #yucatan #mexico

Krishna temple

Back in Bombay with Nepal in my heart.. This place and the people has taught me so much.. Patience, Resilience, kindness and generosity.. This place is the photo is a Krishna temple in the Patan Durbar square where I found peace had beautiful conversations with friends old and new and locals I had never met …

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Patan Market

Patan Market.. Colors everywhere!! I am going to miss this placePhoto by @asmitaparelkar #Kathmandu #Nepal

Happy bday Dasha!

Happy Birthday Dasha!! As I was having lunch today with Bryan and Michelle and Lyla this bird landed where I last saw you here. Then quickly flew. I just made one shot with my iPhone. So I figured that bird was you. Right? Fly free my friend. Enjoy your special day. Friday the 13th. Very …

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Flags

Prayer flags at Swayambhunath stupa #Kathmandu #Nepal Photo by @asmitaparelkar