Indian Inspiration

Mark Twain once said about India that it is "the land that all men desire to see, and having seen once, by even a glimpse, would not give that glimpse for the shows of all the rest of the world combined". I woke up in a colorful mood today and built this post around the first photo, who I thought was very intriguing and ethereal, she almost seems to be floating. The rest came naturally, as India is a fascinating country where every single aspect of life is so different from the Western world. I just love the color combinations, the rich fabrics and the jewelry they use! Here is my inspiration of the day:

If you liked the first three photographs you'll be in for a treat shortly with some more about a famous Indian photographer, so stay tuned!

Source: tumblr, National Geographic, mystery Indian photographer