Portraiture in India Photo Gallery by Bruce at pbase.com

Portraiture in India

In making the most of India's greatest natural resource...its people.
I spend a lot of my time exploring out of the way villages
and the obscure corners of Pune city...looking for whatever catches my eye.
The photographer for the most part is welcome to shoot freely....
also to enjoy the diverse cultural wealth and gracious hospitality of its people.
Economic poverty is unfortunately ever present...and yet the human spirit prevails.
It is that quality that I seek to find and likewise discover in myself.

field woman	slum child	beautiful beggar	water bearer
kisan (farmer)	companions	morning fire	rain man
glue sniffers	girl	young woman	old woman
muslim	tandem	symbols	mother
prostitute	critical	shave	relaxing
friends	tradition	blind man	widow
voo doo	alchemist	natural	sound
apprehensive	fly	transfixed	sadhu
smoke	fire	flare

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Erik Persson		23-Jun-2007 03:05
Really nice portraits in this gallery, especially "field woman" is excellent.

Steve Jones		17-Jun-2007 23:51
Fantastic work. Classic images. Vote

Marcos García		16-Jun-2007 13:42
Outstanding photography Bruce. V

Shawn Kraus		28-Jan-2007 15:17
These images are absolutely stunning! Voted!!! To view my work visit: http://www.pbase.com/ShawnKraus

aliusvetus		12-Nov-2006 16:56
One of the most interesting portfolios on Pbase, conveying such an emotional strenght and a brilliant photographic perspective.

Anathea		18-Aug-2006 21:00
To my regret I´ve never been to India, and I guess, I never will... But: For me there is no doubt that - if really God has created this world and its creatures - he LOVES them - looking at HIS children - I am sure - he has no other choice... Thanks for these pictures, Anathea

Grobljar Vanjo		17-Aug-2006 08:24
Wow, very impressive collection. I like your passion. I m there allot B&W give always special efect

Sadaf		14-Aug-2006 18:11
I feel like being home. Wonderfull

Greg Little		22-Jul-2006 20:48
Great portraits. Wonderful gallery. V.

subrot0		01-Jun-2006 17:13
its fantastic. needed a bit more detail. field woman, patna. slum child, bombay. Its just stunning.

sayan surroy		04-Apr-2006 19:18
great gallery.... awesome moods have been captured.... stunning...

Andrew Prince		20-Mar-2006 06:27
I love the 're-mastered' gallery Bruce! It brings back memories for me. Almost every one of these images triggers the recall of some story or another that I've kept somewhere in my mind. Still, I do see your quest being achieved in these images. Thank you for again showing me the power that comes with vision...

Ali Majdfar		12-Mar-2006 11:58
Fabulous gallery, voted!

adamantski		09-Mar-2006 15:17
Beautiful portraits from India Bruce. You have captured tremendous feeling with these. Vote

kiruthiga		28-Feb-2006 15:34
The photos were great..... it captured the vibrant colors of india and u showed even the imperfect photoshots in the most impressive way..... great go bruce..... continue with ur art.....

Vikas Malhotra		21-Feb-2006 06:11
Stunning gallery... voted. Cheers, Vikas.

Daniele Zappavigna		06-Sep-2005 07:13
superb works in these pages. Great reportages

Tomasz Dziubinski Photography		12-Aug-2005 12:12
Terrific work. Thanks for sharing :)

floradoragirl		15-Jul-2005 07:16
Stunning and impressive gallery. Each one deserves a good long look...thanks for helping me see.

Amihay Shraga		26-May-2005 19:00
Amazing gallery Well done Bruce! Amihay

arvind gaur		25-Apr-2005 11:29
GREAT GALLERY...THOUGHT PROVOKING PHOTOS...CONGRATES ...U R REALLY A GIFTED CREATIVE PERSON...

Chris Sofopoulos		21-Feb-2005 12:00
Incredible shots!

Orit Alloush		22-Dec-2004 13:44
Impressive gallery!!!

S G		21-Dec-2004 01:57
Nice work Bruce. There is a plethora of 'photograhic' opportunities in India. You have captured some of the best images. However, a lot of India is not like the images, which are dark, but do not show the light within. Nonetheless, the images are captivating.

james2002		19-Dec-2004 18:28
Impressive gallery Bruce. Jim

Russell Watts		16-Dec-2004 17:47
fantastic gallery, portraits are far harder than landscapes and you have it nailed

Dominique A. Rothenfluh		15-Dec-2004 20:42
Wow, your pictures blow me away! Awesome, a gallery I will visit many times to look at your compositions... Thank you! ... vote!

Weston Perry		02-Dec-2004 03:53
Strong and azazing images, some of the best stuff i have seen in a while, gets my vote man!! Press on~!

Kent		30-Oct-2004 17:02
Bruce, you must be a saint! That man with the beard and the skull who seems to smile at death. Is that Jesus? Or is it the Kisan farmer who looks nailed to the cross? What about that red-haired man with a moon-halo around his head? Is that him? I don't know. But like Mother Theresa, who saw Jesus in the faces of everyone, you have gone to a place that few of us would dare to go. Please tell us what kind of camera and lens that you used. Many people who show their pictures here do.

Gary Hebert		30-Oct-2004 16:14
Superb gallery of the people Bruce. Very expresssive and like the mix of colour and bnw. Excellent.

Will Wycherley.		30-Oct-2004 12:35
wonderful images, so much expression in these faces, i love them. thanks for sharing Will

Vinay		30-Oct-2004 09:02
Well done, great gallery

Florindo Gallicchio		29-Oct-2004 22:11
One of my very favorite photographers. I always enjoy looking at your pictures, Bruce. Congratulations on ranking one of the most popular on Pbase.

Bernard Tse		29-Oct-2004 16:10
Great gallery! The B&W's are astonishing.

Zane Paxton		28-Oct-2004 05:17
Awesome and powerful new images...

Rob Rowles		24-Oct-2004 13:12
sublime & moving vote Rob

Biggi Sig		23-Oct-2004 18:16
very nice gallery I like the b&w

Barri Olson		23-Oct-2004 10:02
What a powerful and moving gallery.

Dan Chusid		21-Oct-2004 05:42
Excellent portfolio and portraiture! kudos. - DC

blu		18-Oct-2004 17:35
great gallery! congrats!

Jerry Justianto		26-Sep-2004 03:07
Wonderful. You bring the brighter side of everything

Howard Sandler		28-Jul-2004 19:04
Wonderful gallery.

Alessandro Catuogno		26-Jul-2004 12:37
Really a great Gallery. Congratulations

Zane Paxton		26-Jul-2004 08:32
Stunning gallery bruce! It triggers so many emotions; you have such a gift for insight.

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