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Chennai Photowalk Part 3: Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

…as far as this particular photowalk goes, I’ve saved the best for last. We initially went into the less-trafficked entrance entrance to this amazing temple, following the lead of the Indians in our group, and after a few photos, were … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in India, Photowalks | Tagged Carnatic music, Chennai, Hinduism, Kapaleeshwarar, mylapore, night, religion, temple | Leave a comment

Vintage Camera Test: No 2 Hawkeye Model C Anniversary Edition

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Tom (Admin)

This week’s vintage camera test is an interesting one (yes, but aren’t they all?), despite its rather long name. Waaaay back in the late 1880s, a small company called the Boston Camera Company introduced a model called the “Hawk-Eye” Detective … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in India, Vintage cameras | Tagged anniversary, Chennai, Hawkeye, India, Kapaleeshwarar, Kodak, kolam, No. 2 Hawk-Eye, temple, vintage | Leave a comment

Photowalk: Diwali

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

This morning, we rose early to go on another Chennai photowalk, especially for Diwali. Again the route chosen for the group took us near the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, in Mylapore – which I blogged about a few weeks ago. At this … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in India, Photowalks | Tagged Deepawali, Diwali, firecrackers, Kapaleeshwarar, mylapore, photowalk, temple, tradition | 2 Comments

Chennai Photowalk Part 2: Streets at Night

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

It seems strange to think that, after 2 months living in this city, we haven’t really been out at night. I’ve been out very early and there are a surprising number of people up and about – this is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in India, Photowalks | Tagged Chennai, Golu, India, mylapore, night, photowalk, street vendors | 3 Comments

Chennai Photowalk: In Search of Golu

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

Golu, also known as Kolu or Bommai Golu – the “festival of dolls” – has come to Chennai. Golu is celebrated during the festival of Navratri in southern India. I find the background of the festival confusing, not knowing many … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in India, Photowalks | Tagged Bommai Golu, Chennai, festival of dolls, Golu, mylapore, photowalk | 1 Comment