She is a groundskeeper at Humayun's tomb in Delhi. I wondered what her world was to her, working on the grounds of this over 400-year-old site, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, seeing visitors from all over the world every single day.
Delhi, 2010
This was a small side entrance, and she seemed to be as fascinated by me as I was by her. She did not mind my taking pictures of her.
A long view of the architectural splendor.
This is linked with MyWorld Tuesday and Ruby Tuesday.
Fantastic post and photos as always, Francisca! Love seeing those of the guide! Terrific! Hope you have a wonderful week!
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Yes, your pictures make me wish we could hear her tell her story.
ReplyDeleteI like the "decoration" above the door. ;)
She is certainly part of the scenic quality here. I like your take on "My World" today. Also curious about the Jewish stars. Maybe they are a part of traditional Hindu symbology, that's how much I know about it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating place, and the groundskeeper has the most marvelously copper colored hair.
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How fascinating that she was interested in you too! But wait! I think you are very interesting too. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are great photos of the groundskeeper!
I love her sari too! What a great pose she did for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a surprise - looks so clean!
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what a spectacular architecture. i'm guessing she's loving her job. who wouldn't?
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That was a good idea to come back to your blog. Thank you for sharing these wonderful deep moment with the indian lady.
ReplyDeleteThis lady does make an intriguing figure and a great subject for your photos. The structure reminds me of the Taj Mahal and for a moment I imaged Princess Diana there beside the woman in blue.:)
ReplyDeleteTerrific architecture.
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That is my experience also that we are all very curoius about each other - love that and your wonderful portrait of this woman :)
ReplyDeleteWas it henna in her hair?
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Heartfelt colours ! Great photography. Please have a good Tuesday.
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Fabulous captures of a beautiful lady. She does certainly add to the colorful scene of this famous place.
ReplyDeleteI am yet to visit this place, great shots and the lady definitely seems inquisitive.
ReplyDeleteI bet she has a lot of stories to share, but she lok a little shy, or reserved, to me.
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ReplyDeleteWhen I first tried to look at this post, most of it wasn't there. Just a thumbnail of the first photo. Glad it all appeared.
I wish I could have seen you and the henna-haired lady studying one another. It would also be interesting to know what she thinks of all the people who come through there.
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such a grand structure. and the red-haired woman makes an imposing subject, too. terrific photos!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a beautiful place to visit & your capture of the women makes it even more interesting.
ReplyDeleteWow even her hair is red.
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Wonderful story and pictures...
ReplyDeleteI don't know why it surprised me that someone in India should dye her hair .... The simple mention of it just made me think a little bit about ... how women are women everywhere. (Of course I would have always said I believed that .. but then why did I find myself surprised?
That outrageously red hair made me smile. Matches the beautiful building she takes care of though, and it looks great with her sky blue sari.
ReplyDeleteBuongiorno Francisca, in a single second can take the intense harmonies that make interesting special moments, by your photos I think you have experienced this harmony!
ReplyDeleteInteresting subject. I wonder if she sometimes hopes for a quiet day when she won't have to clear up all the time.
ReplyDeleteLovely post. Humayun's Tomb is a fantastic monument and good that you have been able to see more than that structure.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to be a red head! I wonder if it's just a regular building for her...lovely shots, Francisca :-)
ReplyDeleteShe wasn't there when I visited the site or I would have definitely noticed her. She's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow - stunning shots indeed! And her face has a thousand stories to tell.
ReplyDeleteIs she a naturally red head or did she dye her hair with henna.
ReplyDeleteWow! Wonderful pics! Would like to see this marvelous place for real;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
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Fascinating place, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI don't recall seeing her, I'm sure I would have seen her she is amazing, the colour of her hair is unusual in this part of the world:)
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