A travel portrait not only expresses the nature of character. It can also give us a sense of place as well. While visiting an ashram in rural Rajasthan, one of the residents came to the door and silently watched our group of tourists as our guide was briefing us. I not only photographed him – I also included half of a mural that covered the wall just outside the door. He watches us with patient curiosity. I devote most of this image to the sacred cow in the mural. It wears garlands of honor, and tells us that we are in India.