RE: Portraits and Scenes from Kolkata, India

Haha! Absolutely full of character! I wouldn't have known anything about these people or this place if I hadn't seen your photos.

Some people really can be happy with a simple life, and some of the little things we normally don't appreciate can mean so much to others. Like that guy with all the rubbish around him, we would throw those things away, while he collects them as valuable possessions, maybe. This teaches us to value what we have. There are so many lessons in these photos.

The people seem to have no pretensions, they're not self-conscious about being photographed, and they're certainly not shy!

Perhaps their minds aren't as preoccupied with physical appearances and how they present themselves. Maybe they see beauty on a different level, where being unique and having fun matter so much more than looks.

I find it all so interesting. I'm especially impressed by how confidently they present themselves, without worrying about the usual what-ifs. I really admire that, and I'm almost jealous because I'm quite camera shy myself!

Great shots! Thank you for sharing them! 😄