India

Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) in the Amber Fort near Jaipur, India is decorated with thousands of mirors. AIMG_4779

The exterior of Ganesh Pol ( built in 1640) in the Amber Fort near Jaipur, India consists of intricately painted flowers and designs. The original fort on this site dated from the 11th century. AIMG_4762

The elephant head columns of the Diwan-I-Aam (Hall of Public Audience) in the Amber Fort near Jaipur, India look out over the Jaigarh Fort. AIMG_4763

This gateway in the Amber Fort outside of Jaipur, India, was built in 1640 and leads to the private apartments of the rulers. The screened upper level was for the ladies in purdah so that they could look out, but not be seen. AIMG_4732

I loved the color and texture of this light in the Amber Fort outside of Jaipur, India AIMG_4735

The Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds was constructed in 1799 in Jaipur, India out of pink sandstone, lime and mortar. Five stories high, yet only one room wide, its purpose was to allow the sequestered ladies of the court to view the outside world through screened windows. AIMG_4691

Cobra in snake charmer's basket AIMG_4714

Snake charmer near Amber Fort, Jaipur, India AIMG_4716

The bright pink of her sari caught my eye. Her solemn look and her metallic wristwatch seemed quite out of place with her festive dress. Shot in Chomu, India AIMG_4627