Behind You is a
collection of images that I photographed at different parts of the
country, across seasons, spaces and occupations. From the early morning
scramble for one's daily bread to the weary stroll back home under street lights,
from the blissful midday sunshine at a valley to playful evenings at the beach;
from the humid summer days at Alleppey to the chilly winter nights at Kohima,
from the messy rainy days in Chennai to the pleasant autumn evenings in
Hyderabad.
One
thing in common; I managed to get behind all of them, some of whom are friends
while the rest are total strangers.
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| That smell of wet earth, waiting for the rain. Mahabalipuram |
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| Kerala is probably greener than what he had heard. Cherthala, Kerala 
Dragging his naked feet through Chennai's favourite dump yard, his feet masked in filth.
Kodungaiyur, Chennai
 Munnar, Kerala  It is an important source of livelihood for people around the area. As seen in the image, the rag pickers do not use/have any proper gear to protect themselves.   Kodungaiyur, Chennai  Munnar, Kerala  Kodunagaiyur, Chennai |
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| Dusk, both for him and the day. Hyderabad |
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| Frisbee dive Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai  Bharathapuzha, Kerala  He is considered a mediator between deities and devotees. Once in trace with the spirit of the deity, he moves in and out of the temple courtyard in a frantic movement known as "thullal". This act is usually accompanied by drum beats and cymbals. Ottapalam, Kerala 
Super Ketho's and his Kohima.
Jotsoma, Nagaland. |
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| That weary homeward stroll at the end of the day. Hyderabad |
