india: day 6: train to mumbai & my first day in mumbai
so many cute kids on the train!
my travel buddies. they read my english/hindi phrase book and we talked most of the way. by the end of the trip i shared this compartment with about 15 people.
biffed it really hard getting on the train. the thing about india is that everybody stares at foreignors so i had no shortage of help as they pulled me back up to the platform from below the train. sucked.
this scene happened about once every 15 minutes.
the most unbelievable array of foods, drinks, toys and crafts passed by in a steady stream the entire trip.
people sitting everywhere….
the friendly kitchen staff.
some passengers ride for free: orphans, vendors, beggars and thieves.
sitting between cars is a good way to avoid buying a ticket.
this guy is just trying to sweep the floor for everybody. nobody makes his job easy.
sleeper class is definitely the way to travel in india. by far the best decision i have made in india.
mumbai central
pooja to the linga
the people here are amazing.
holy bath in the ganga tank.
symbolic drinking of ganga water.
the ganga tank. as the story goes, rama was thirsty so he shot an arrow into the earth. from the hole came the underground ganga water. it is one of the holiest places in mumbai. the arrow remains in the center of the tank in the form of a giant pole of wood.
kids love to climb the arrow and jump off! looked like a lot fun.
the buildings surrounding the tank are part of the same village. it is amazing to see the ancient culture holding on tight in a city undergoing such rapid modernization.
the people use the ganga water for everything from bathing to drinking to cooking to playing.
mumbai is directly on the ocean. the waves crash directly below people homes. the ocean is also a very popular spot to “pop a squat”.
this man had painted his face with grease so dark it looked blue.
my trusty guide. kishore kharre. he is very dedicated to showing me the best and worst of mumbai. he is a character in gregory david roberts’s book shantaram. his brother was prabaker.
crazy rain! it doesn’t stop anybody from getting where they’re going.
a determined old man.
a very common sight driving through mumbai.
kishore’s noble steed.
beef chili fry might be my new favorite thing to eat.
outside the internet business center.
sweet paan. a sweet leaf acts as a pallette for a variety of sweet fillings. then you shove it in your mouth and chew. so good!
These are amazing!
B.Held said this on September 10, 2010 at 9:22 am |
this is the most captivating post I have read in the longest while. I actually learnt something new from this.
bookjunkie said this on September 10, 2010 at 9:30 am |
Superlative lens work. Hats off to you for travelling sleeper class. Thats really the majority of India. Feels wonderful to have someone come down and report us as we are – warts and all, and see the beauty within.
Kaushal said this on September 10, 2010 at 9:41 am |
Viewed all the images. A different and positive perspective altogether. People from western countries always feel appaled at the living conditions in India. There is a third world within within a third world.
People have learnt to find their way through the chaos and are very optimstic. Gods help!
Rajeev said this on September 10, 2010 at 10:01 am |
Thanks for taking me on your trip through your fabulous imaagery!
rtcrita said this on September 10, 2010 at 10:02 am |
Kishore Kharre is the father of Prabhakar Kharre and not his brother.
The pictures are very reminiscent of Shantaram,the novel.
Dhanya said this on September 10, 2010 at 10:12 am |
incorrect. kishan mango kharre is the father of prabaker. kishore is his younger brother.
jacobbmurphy said this on September 13, 2010 at 12:01 am |
Wow…this looks like it was an amazing journey! Appreciate that you’ve shared your story and photos…
She.Is.Just.A.Rat said this on September 10, 2010 at 10:14 am |
Wow. Every photo – just, wow.
Katie said this on September 10, 2010 at 10:24 am |
Beautiful photos (minus the man with the greasy face; I found that a bit scary). What a wonderful opportunity; thanks for sharing with the world.
The Simple Life of a Country Man's Wife said this on September 10, 2010 at 10:25 am |
these photos are amazing! you make me want travel to india 🙂
Irene said this on September 10, 2010 at 10:58 am |
wow. Thats amazing.
Ravi Teja G said this on September 10, 2010 at 11:01 am |
captured mumbai in your blog. nice.
akbarnoorani said this on September 10, 2010 at 11:03 am |
Wow, this was amazing. You took some great pictures. It’s so interesting to get a look at other countrys’ cultures and ways of life. Congrats on getting Freshly Pressed!
Sunflowerdiva said this on September 10, 2010 at 11:09 am |
Man, I really want to go to India. Beautiful and intense. Sometimes when I see these photo essays I want to know more about the photographer. But they are always behind the lens and many are rarely in front of them!
Crystal
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CrystalSpins said this on September 10, 2010 at 11:23 am |
india welcomes you
Happy said this on January 31, 2011 at 3:22 pm |
Beautiful photographs. I am amused to see that the things we overlook daily are the ones that amazed you. But I am glad to know that you will be taking good memories back from my country. 🙂
P.S. And I have never ever travelled sleeper class before.
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snowleopard said this on September 10, 2010 at 11:29 am |
incredible Mumbai 🙂
Pilot said this on September 10, 2010 at 11:33 am |
I’m fascinated by India-glad I found your great photos.
janie said this on September 10, 2010 at 11:36 am |
Hi Jacob,
WOW! Your photography brings back memories – I’ve been to Mumbai (and northern India) a couple of times for business and leisure and your snaps really take me back a few years. I took the trains and saw many of the same sights. The first time I was there I felt claustrophobia – the second time I found it amazing.
Your photos are really excellent and I was delighted to have an opportunity to view them.
All the best,
D
Dermot said this on September 10, 2010 at 11:46 am |
Love these! We were in Chennai & Mumbai this spring. It was amazing! Sleeper car is definitely the way to travel. My husband & I ate for 24 hours straight for $5 (for both of us). Not the best food we ate during our trip, but pretty great.
rebeccaclaire said this on September 10, 2010 at 11:56 am |
Beautiful shots. I can’t wait to visit.
Joshua said this on September 10, 2010 at 12:01 pm |
I love your photoblog! I’ve always had a facination with the middle east. India has been at the top of my travel wish list for many years. Hopefully, someday I will get there. In the meantime, this is an excellent substitute. Thanks for sharing it with the world!
melissasuewho said this on September 10, 2010 at 12:26 pm |
I understand when a camera is given people love to shoot everything they see without understanding the feelings and culture. I must say, nice pictures, but please consider how the beggars felt while being photographed, they knocked on the pane for money, not for fame on some blog 🙂 Anyways, that was about it, other than that, nice shots! Enjoy your stay in Mumbai, and DO, DO TRY THE BIRYANI (Bir- from bird, ya- from yeah, and ni from macaroni, just if you didn’t know)!! Biryani is quite the delicacy in India and Pakistan 😀 Cheers from Pakistan!
P.S. Try the biryani, and the TIKKA. (Soft T, spell Tikka how you would say Nigga xD)
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Sulfonix said this on September 10, 2010 at 12:33 pm |
I can’t believe your tour guide was Prabhakar’s brother!! How crazy is that! Have you ever read Shantaram? I’m reading it right now.. soooo bloody long, but so good! Great great pics!
PB&Chutney said this on September 10, 2010 at 12:34 pm |
Awesome!!
Sarika said this on September 10, 2010 at 12:40 pm |
Great pictures, it really shows the real India!
Edi said this on September 10, 2010 at 12:52 pm |
great pictures! gave me a nostalgic feeling for when I was younger and travelling in foreign places. I love seeing pictures of the people in their daily lives, as opposed to scenery without people. My mom, the family historian and photographer, always said, put a person in your picture! Thanks!
Zahara said this on September 10, 2010 at 1:11 pm |
Amazing photos. It looks like you are having a wonderfull experience. I am very jealous! I wish I was traveling. Enjoy the rest of your travels! 🙂
sarastas said this on September 10, 2010 at 1:21 pm |
amazing train shots…perfectly capturing every aspect of a train journey in India..
earthymind said this on September 10, 2010 at 1:21 pm |
i love this post! Interesting place this Mumbai
Lio said this on September 10, 2010 at 1:41 pm |
Des ki yaad aagayi!! Translation: Reminded me of India!! And take care of that foot.
THANK YOU!!
Heart said this on September 10, 2010 at 1:45 pm |
Amazing terrible photos.
calogeromira said this on September 10, 2010 at 1:56 pm |
amazing, simply amazing…i have never seen India with such eyes.
t2c said this on September 10, 2010 at 2:04 pm |
i just discovered you blog/photos, and i am thoroughly glad i did. wonderful engaging photos… thank you.
-sj
folktale said this on September 10, 2010 at 2:22 pm |
BRILLIANT stuff!
travelling by sleeper was definitely the best thing to do. AC compartments are plain boring. and i can’t believe you met Prabhaker’s brother!
Your photographs are fantastic. congrats on being Freshly Presses, and welcome to Mumbai Meri Jaan (Mumbai, my life) !
mrigank said this on September 10, 2010 at 2:57 pm |
fascinating stuff. it’s a goal of mine to get to India someday.
jewelofmisanthropy said this on September 10, 2010 at 3:14 pm |
This is indeed beautiful! Liked your post!
sauvik said this on September 10, 2010 at 3:25 pm |
wonderful photos
sal said this on September 10, 2010 at 4:01 pm |
Wow I love your photos. They’re amazing. I was in Mumbai two years ago doing a 2 month long trip in India and I didn’t get a chance to take photos of the trains and seeing yours now brought back memories. Lovely pictures! I wish I could’ve take shots like these.
Nyain in Spain said this on September 10, 2010 at 4:26 pm |
Really lovely work! I am heading to India & Sri Lanka myself and feel wonderfully inspired by your shots. G
gallytastic said this on September 10, 2010 at 4:31 pm |
Fabulous pictures! Thanks for sharing.
Sarah said this on September 10, 2010 at 4:37 pm |
I loved your pictures, and the comments were great! Short and to the point. Now I kinda actually want to go to India, never having been there before but always thought of it as an interesting place. But I don’t know if I would ‘survive’ the horribly long flight(s) to get me there…
A Dreamer's Thoughts said this on September 10, 2010 at 5:29 pm |
nice photos. felt i have just actually visited mumbai.
roy said this on September 10, 2010 at 5:37 pm |
i am sure people get fascinated by hungry..poor..india…but if you look closely india and indian people their lives reflect various shades and colors of life. It is the spirit of people that is beautiful, smiling through the strife that they go through every day…and becoz nothing to them is offered on silver plate they are hardworking and excel in any field they choose to…be it art, science, technology…..and their strength comes from their rich and varied heritage.
2dayswomenpower said this on September 10, 2010 at 5:50 pm |
Dude, this is awesome! I’ll have to go back and look at the earlier posts in the series. I’ve been considering a trip to Mumbai to railfan internationally for (relatively) cheap…
Marc Ebuña said this on September 10, 2010 at 6:32 pm |
India is the most backward filthy country in the world , most people live in the dark ages
al said this on September 10, 2010 at 7:25 pm |
i totally love these pictures buddy and want to add your blog to my links http://alveena.wordpress.com I am an Indian. A military brat. And have traveled days in trains staring out at the countryside. You have looked within. The truth is everywhere.
Alveena said this on September 10, 2010 at 7:41 pm |
nice!… i’m nostalgic… reminiscing my childhood days in ‘aamchi mumbai’
takloo said this on September 10, 2010 at 8:18 pm |
excellent
cyclingdutchgirl said this on September 10, 2010 at 9:04 pm |
Hi there, LOVE LOVE LOVE your pictures! I’m going to put up some of my snaps from my travels shortly along with some recent photos of NYC and Toronto. Do check out my blog if you have a moment. Much love. M x
Mathurini said this on September 10, 2010 at 9:17 pm |
The photos are so lively. 😮
Sajib said this on September 10, 2010 at 9:26 pm |
cheers
psychosiswar said this on September 10, 2010 at 11:33 pm |
[…] so many cute kids on the train! my travel buddies. they read my english/hindi phrase book and we talked most of the way. by the end of the trip i shared this compartment with about 15 people. biffed it really hard getting on the train. the thing about india is that everybody stares at foreignors so i had no shortage of help as they pulled me back up to the platform from below the train. sucked. this scene happened about once every 15 minutes. the … Read More […]
india: day 6: train to mumbai & my first day in mumbai (via jacob murphy’s photoblog) | The Times Of X said this on September 10, 2010 at 11:33 pm |
wow, you are an amazing photographer! looking at them made me think of my everyday life! In India it is this way!! wow! thanks for sharing.
ron said this on September 10, 2010 at 11:37 pm |
Yes, indeed you are an amazing photographer and photo blogger. You were able to pull the sights of Mumbai off very, very well. Interesting post!
Imaginarium of Pau said this on September 11, 2010 at 12:03 am |
Beautiful photography, you have a good eye Sir.
omanic said this on September 11, 2010 at 1:13 am |
why the man put the grease on his face?
hayadith said this on September 11, 2010 at 1:17 am |
Nice nice nice!
Rodrigo Varela said this on September 11, 2010 at 1:29 am |
i need. to. go. to. india. badly.
thanks for making the itch stronger!
Club Dine In! said this on September 11, 2010 at 2:18 am |
Fantastic! I felt as though I was there.
You are an amazing photographer.
Therapy Monkey said this on September 11, 2010 at 3:56 am |
Wow! Real India as it is
Saurav Modak said this on September 11, 2010 at 4:06 am |
Wow! Real India as it is! Great photos, great locations, simply amazing. I love Mumbai
Saurav Modak said this on September 11, 2010 at 4:07 am |
Nice..travelling sleeper class is a feat! 🙂 Hats Off!
suchakra said this on September 11, 2010 at 4:15 am |
Amazing photos- absolutely stunning. I have never visited India- looks facinating and beautiful.
sayitinasong said this on September 11, 2010 at 4:57 am |
Namaste !
That is the real Mumbai you encoutered. Feels great to have guys like you give the real picture of the city that I share with millions!
Hope you have a great journey in India. Loved your pictures too!
Kevin said this on September 11, 2010 at 4:59 am |
nice to see someone not portraying mumbai in terms of its’s slums.
A welcome perspective 🙂
jsmtsethi said this on September 11, 2010 at 5:42 am |
great post. u showed the real mumbai, as it is. beautiful and terrible all at the same time. india maybe filthy, but its still incredible. thanks for showing us as we are. hope u come back too.
designscene said this on September 11, 2010 at 5:57 am |
Oh, how I miss her.
You’ve captured India beautifully. I hope you enjoy your trip through the country that has captured me. I’ll be following your journey- as they say in South India, enjoy maadi.
x
risha; said this on September 11, 2010 at 5:59 am |
you just made my day….i was feeling like the photos should never end. i madly love mumbai too. while i was still scrolling through the first few snaps i made a mental note of suggesting you to read shantaram but immediately next you mentioned it yourself.
awesome city…awesome people…awesome book…awesome snaps too….mumbai is a world in itself…
congrats for being freshly pressed
Safa said this on September 11, 2010 at 6:12 am |
A daily life not only in Mumbai but in most of india….great photography though
Pradeep Panda said this on September 11, 2010 at 6:24 am |
Wonderful Photo’s with captivating tag lines.. Impressive.. Im sure even person who stays in Mumbai shall fall in love with this post of your..
Thx for making Mumbai look so beautiful 🙂
Trupti Shah said this on September 11, 2010 at 6:27 am |
Wonderful Photo’s with captivating tag lines.. Impressive.. Im sure every person who stays in Mumbai shall fall in love with this post of your..
Thx for making Mumbai look so beautiful 🙂
Trupti Shah said this on September 11, 2010 at 6:27 am |
Awesome! I am myself from India (New Delhi, not Mumbai). Nice post Jacob! Nice pics!
Pulkit Kaushik said this on September 11, 2010 at 6:29 am |
very excellent, thank you, take good care ♥
amnesy said this on September 11, 2010 at 6:33 am |
Really enjoyed the photos, emotions and the vibes have been caught really well. Great post!
Vee Ladwa said this on September 11, 2010 at 6:49 am |
Great photography. I like them gritty.
Greetings from The Netherlands.
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Hans de Clercq said this on September 11, 2010 at 7:59 am |
The way you have framed your trip is very special. It is very alluring for anyone who has a desire to visit India.
leadinglight said this on September 11, 2010 at 8:16 am |
nice pics!!
congrats on being freshly pressed!!
love.
summer.
Summer said this on September 11, 2010 at 9:54 am |
Beautiful photographs and descriptions. Just confirmed in my mind that India is my next travel stop! I grew up in Bangkok and the pictures sort of remind of it…
globalgirlbkk said this on September 11, 2010 at 10:14 am |
Really good pictures. Well taken and of my hometown, so I appreciate them all the more!
purplegirl said this on September 11, 2010 at 10:25 am |
Welcome to India!! and being Freshly Pressed!!
Fantastic photog. its rare that anyone, especially a foreigner is able to capture the nature of a complex city like Mumbai. you did it.
dogwithoutabone said this on September 11, 2010 at 11:23 am |
Wow…those photos are amazing! Very haunting and human. Thanks so much for sharing!
Modern Funk said this on September 11, 2010 at 11:54 am |
Great Photos. Looks like that guy has a really nasty cut. By the way good job on the pictures and thanks for sharing.
eurybe08 said this on September 11, 2010 at 12:07 pm |
Beautiful
sugarshakes said this on September 11, 2010 at 12:35 pm |
Never been to Mumbai nor India for that matter. But i do love the way you have captured from a few photos the intensity of culture and their belief system, which ultimately keeps them motivated for life even in the most demanding places. Love it. Love to see more work from you, as a keen writer myself, i am always looking for new inspiration from different sources such as yourself.
Matthew P. J. said this on September 11, 2010 at 12:57 pm |
I am impressed of all your pics. Wow! But it s hard to see how life is there also. I can not imagine to go there one day, but I am looking forward for more pics you take.
wolke205 said this on September 11, 2010 at 1:30 pm |
So nice! Your photos sparked so many memories of my trips to India. I look forward to seeing and reading more! xoxo–Kelly
kmariej said this on September 11, 2010 at 1:42 pm |
Thank you for your pictures! They made me feel like I traveled to India for a few minutes.
Ritournelle said this on September 11, 2010 at 2:20 pm |
[…] so many cute kids on the train! my travel buddies. they read my english/hindi phrase book and we talked most of the way. by the end of the trip i shared this compartment with about 15 people. biffed it really hard getting on the train. the thing about india is that everybody stares at foreignors so i had no shortage of help as they pulled me back up to the platform from below the train. sucked. this scene happened about once every 15 minutes. the … Read More […]
india: day 6: train to mumbai & my first day in mumbai (via jacob murphy’s photoblog) | Gealachs Blogg said this on September 11, 2010 at 2:22 pm |
India is an amazing place to be. It gives you a sense of belonging you don’t find anywhere. Thanks for sharing these pics…
Nikki J said this on September 11, 2010 at 2:41 pm |
true India..awesome
disillusioned89 said this on September 11, 2010 at 3:02 pm |
did you ever ask why that man painted his face with grease? It’s scary as I was scrolling down and saw his bulging eyes..
candice said this on September 11, 2010 at 3:03 pm |
Wow! Thanks for sharing.
The Diva Lounge said this on September 11, 2010 at 6:02 pm |
Amazing photos!! I’m so jealous as India is one of the places I’d dearly love to travel.
How did people take to being photographed? Did you ask for all their permission or just snap away?
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Dan Wade said this on September 11, 2010 at 6:54 pm |
wow, they serve beef chili fry? I thought anything with beef would be difficult to procure in india, where most people don’t eat beef.
shrutiproject said this on September 11, 2010 at 8:25 pm |
you can find ANYTHING in mumbai.
jacobbmurphy said this on September 11, 2010 at 11:32 pm |
Hi Jacob,
Great post. What camera are you using?
Looking forward to more posts.
Brooks Anderson said this on September 11, 2010 at 10:39 pm |
hello! thank you for your kind words. i am shooting with a nikon d700 and a d300. i love them. my go-to lenses are a 28mm 1.4 and a 135mm 2. please keep coming back for more pictures!
jacobbmurphy said this on September 11, 2010 at 11:32 pm |
Fantastic, non-stereotyped & Beautiful View of the “Other India”.
Rahul Mulchandani said this on September 11, 2010 at 11:35 pm |
[…] so many cute kids on the train! my travel buddies. they read my english/hindi phrase book and we talked most of the way. by the end of the trip i shared this compartment with about 15 people. biffed it really hard getting on the train. the thing about india is that everybody stares at foreignors so i had no shortage of help as they pulled me back up to the platform from below the train. sucked. this scene happened about once every 15 minutes. the … Read More […]
india: day 6: train to mumbai & my first day in mumbai (via jacob murphy’s photoblog) « Rahul Unplugged said this on September 11, 2010 at 11:38 pm |
beautiful 🙂
yamacakes said this on September 12, 2010 at 12:12 am |
You can tell by the looks on their faces how honest and simple these people are. That must have been such a nice part of the trip. Great photos-
gigi said this on September 12, 2010 at 1:08 am |
Awesome post.I am in U.S right now, and your post reminds me of my home country India.If you liked India and your trip there,you would surely love to watch the movie “Swades”.
I would suggest you to watch it once,you will understand the whole Indian culture and lifestyle.I just love this movie and this movie inspires me to be someone who would be a catalyst to bring shine and positive change in my country.
Palak said this on September 12, 2010 at 1:41 am |
Amazing Photo’s! I cant wait for more!
Ahrain said this on September 12, 2010 at 1:59 am |
Thank you so much for sharing. You have captured India so beautifully. However, I am so curious! Why did the man cover himself in grease?
Thank you!!!
Hanna Maze said this on September 12, 2010 at 2:05 am |
When I saw this post on freshly pressed, I was going to leave a snide comment. I mean, I have had read ENOUGH posts on foreigners visitng India and their “amazing” experiences. And then, I realized it was a photoblog with lots of amazing pics. So kudos for not conforming and for clicking some really good ones. 🙂
Sanchari said this on September 12, 2010 at 2:25 am |
Really great pictures. Keep up the good work.
Jay & Christina said this on September 12, 2010 at 2:27 am |
Fantastic! I loved the pictures as they made me feel as though I was with you on the trip!
originalnocomment said this on September 12, 2010 at 2:47 am |
Great photography Jacob…….now I miss my homeland..
Neelima Perni said this on September 12, 2010 at 3:40 am |
This is very nice post. When I was looking to these pics, only one thought came out of my mind that why it always happens that western people come in to India, they take a look of poor people and the people who are undeveloped, they take pictures of poverty and post it on mass Media and Internet. After this American & European People make an impression that India is in the Third Wold like Africa. I accept that ground reality of public transport and other infrastructure is not as good as other developed countries.
Why not a single American visit Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)or Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO). Not a single blog is having pictures of Science City of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. No one post the pictures of Water Kingdom of Mumbai.. Why don’t they meet any well settled and Literate person, who can clear up that what is the real life in India. What is the meaning and history of all these traditions. All I want to express by this comment is : India is very wast and BIG, DON’T think that poverty is India and Illiterate poor people are Indians!!
May god give you some time to visit good and prosperous areas in India, instead of slummy and poor ones!!
chintandave said this on September 12, 2010 at 4:07 am |
An exotic train.
widi said this on September 12, 2010 at 4:09 am |
One thing I want add is that you’re a very good photographer!! 🙂 I hope someday you’ll post some pics of Developed India instead of poor people! Thanks for sharing this post.
chintandave said this on September 12, 2010 at 4:17 am |
Thank you.
You really took me back to my own extensive train journeys up India and down again. I could smell the train fumes, taste the vendor food, remember the thunk of the carriages as I lay back on my third row vinyl sleeper.
I always felt intrusive taking pictures of people; it’s great to see how warmly so many people responded to you. Next trip, I’ll take inspiration from your work here and step outside myself a little more.
stepmumoftheyear said this on September 12, 2010 at 5:29 am |
REALLY beautiful post – you capture something really rare in your photos! Thanks for sharing!
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Erin Spens said this on September 12, 2010 at 5:45 am |
Poonja to the lings is the prettiest photo. Great colors of the blue with the orange.
Great picture of the man who painted himself blue. He’s a little scary. I’m sure there is a good reason for him painting himself.
Sixthirtythree said this on September 12, 2010 at 6:15 am |
whew! nice post!
elmer said this on September 12, 2010 at 6:26 am |
Beautiful shots 🙂 Seems like an inspirational journey.
evidex said this on September 12, 2010 at 8:59 am |
Amazing!
wordsandwheels said this on September 12, 2010 at 9:36 am |
Great post
oghex said this on September 12, 2010 at 10:46 am |
Hey, beautiful beautiful pictures… remind me of how much love of life can be in everyday life, in the streets, etc. And of how much I love India…
I’m grateful to have stumbled across your blog
Boaz said this on September 12, 2010 at 10:53 am |
These photos are so lively and colorful; even though I’ve never been to Mumbai, they really seem to capture the energy of the area. I love photographs that tell as story, and these do that perfectly. Great job!
Hannah said this on September 12, 2010 at 11:45 am |
welcome to India Man !!!
there is more to see more than poverty in India. Capture amazing India in your Camera…and show it to the world..
nice photographs!!!!which camera you are using?
take care of your foot.
bye ashish’
Mumbai
ashishsawant said this on September 12, 2010 at 11:54 am |
Wow, absolutely LOVE your photos. I had the great privilege of visiting India for a month to raise awareness of the sex trafficking/child labor camps this past summer. Wish I would’ve been able to take as many photos/as amazing as you! Props.
-Rachel
Rachel Allish Zamora said this on September 12, 2010 at 11:59 am |
Amazing captures Jacob…Too good to explain the life of Mumbai..and well you covered the darkness of the life also..About Bana (means Arrow) Ganga (Ganga Tank) , it was Ram (Rama – You can know more about him in the epic of Ramayana), not Shiva, who shot the arrow into the earth . Its a fresh water tank, despite the proximity to the sea.
krishnachandran said this on September 12, 2010 at 12:00 pm |
Your photos are wonderful. Everyone tells a story. One can really get a sense of the country from your blog. You seem to be a knowledgeable photographer! Perhaps I shall learn from you!
thepetalpusher said this on September 12, 2010 at 12:05 pm |
that is crazy rain indeed!
The food looks delicious
thelocalguide said this on September 12, 2010 at 1:09 pm |
hey! i stumbled across this and i was really inspired by your shots! they are really beautiful and somehow, they say alot :D!
Mych said this on September 12, 2010 at 2:03 pm |
I am just now reading “Shantaram”. Prabaker just died last night…..I wept and wept…..how moving I would find your post today!
Monica said this on September 12, 2010 at 2:34 pm |
Lucky guy, nice pictures;)
famiz said this on September 12, 2010 at 3:45 pm |
Absolutely amazing photos. I’ve always dreamed of going to India and you’ve certainly reinforced that desire. I loved Shantaram and you met Prabaker’s brother! Fantastic!
LondonSteph said this on September 12, 2010 at 4:02 pm |
As a long time traveler to India, I wish to point out that your very evocative photos, though touching, show a one-sided view of India. A true and real one, for sure. But India has many facets. I hope that you eventually portray the other ones as well. India is amazing.
Nina Grand said this on September 12, 2010 at 4:04 pm |
wonderful photos! Thanks for showing such an honest and beautiful part of India. Your pictures are so expressive, and really show us how YOU see Mumbai.
clairela said this on September 12, 2010 at 4:29 pm |
Fantastic photos. You’ve perfectly captured the life and the people in India. It looks like an amazing experience, thank you for sharing.
gypsyjetsetter said this on September 12, 2010 at 5:33 pm |
These photographs are beautiful and powerful. Thank you for sharing.
Vivienne said this on September 12, 2010 at 8:14 pm |
You have shown me my country. I feel sad about the poverty there.
meghnet said this on September 12, 2010 at 9:13 pm |
vivid, real, yet mystic.. nice pictures from India!
byunghun said this on September 12, 2010 at 10:11 pm |
what a incredible picture
alid abdul said this on September 12, 2010 at 10:14 pm |
what amazing photographs!
felicia said this on September 13, 2010 at 2:40 am |
Amazing photos! I miss my India now!
Monica
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Monica Sawhney said this on September 13, 2010 at 2:53 am |
Shots in the train are great man, the 1.4 really brings them to life.
leavemehere said this on September 13, 2010 at 3:18 am |
Good pictures – especially the street staircase turned river.
blackwatertown said this on September 13, 2010 at 4:35 am |
The west can only see one side of the coin,I really pity them.
ramesh said this on September 13, 2010 at 4:52 am |
Wonderful. Just wonderful.
munty13 said this on September 13, 2010 at 5:55 am |
stunning photos!! india is on my wish list but scares me a little how to manage moving around such huge country.:)
izzirent said this on September 13, 2010 at 6:46 am |
u discovered true india….keep going…XD
Apoorv said this on September 13, 2010 at 8:20 am |
a really great showcase. 🙂
awgnasuha said this on September 13, 2010 at 8:23 am |
The shots are really good. You will enjoy being here.The more you will explore my homeland, the more you will be amazed.
Shilpi Sharma said this on September 13, 2010 at 9:21 am |
These pictures do not really capture the true picture of India / Mumbai. Mumbai is beautiful. Sorry but you have captured the poverty in India. India is a necklace and Mumbai is the jewel. I would like to tell this to you as an Indian first and then a Mumbaiite. Thanks!
Komal said this on September 13, 2010 at 9:26 am |
i understand where you are coming from, komal. india is profoundly beautiful and rich with culture. this is an unavoidable truth. i see beauty everywhere i look here. but this beauty is punctuated by crippling poverty. how can you say that this isn’t part of the “true india” as well? i have received many comments about how people pay too much attention to the poverty here, but i say that indians don’t pay enough attention. thanks for your comment!
jacobbmurphy said this on September 15, 2010 at 4:00 am |
captivating!
theinnersoul10 said this on September 13, 2010 at 7:57 pm |
[…] so many cute kids on the train! my travel buddies. they read my english/hindi phrase book and we talked most of the way. by the end of the trip i shared this compartment with about 15 people. biffed it really hard getting on the train. the thing about india is that everybody stares at foreignors so i had no shortage of help as they pulled me back up to the platform from below the train. sucked. this scene happened about once every 15 minutes. the … Read More […]
A Glimpse of India: train to mumbai & my first day in mumbai « Meet2inchina's Blog said this on September 13, 2010 at 10:04 pm |
Stunning photographs. I love to travel, but Indian intimidates the hell out of me. These are gorgeous images, but still life seems harsh there. I very much enjoyed this collection. Thank you for sharing them.
Sandra of Enso Monkey said this on September 14, 2010 at 8:50 pm |
You have an excellent collection of photographs.
I often feel embarrassed to take portraits of people, particularly when I’m travelling. Thus, most of my photos end up artsy fartsy shots of buildings and whatnot.
Excellent photos, excellent blog.
KJGarbutt
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kjgarbutt said this on September 16, 2010 at 7:05 am |
good blog, continue please!
newhopenow.net said this on September 16, 2010 at 1:06 pm |
don’t go to India. It oi worse than it appears in these pictures. Filth everywhere. Literally, everywhere.
Tony said this on September 21, 2010 at 11:13 pm |
Hmmm…Tony could you include a list of places that are okay to visit?
kmariej said this on September 22, 2010 at 12:32 am |
Oh, shut up!
Pulkit Kaushik said this on September 22, 2010 at 4:59 am |
tony, thanks for commenting on my blog, but what you said is very close-minded. while india has some waste management problems, it excels in other areas. beautiful people. rich culture. vibrant traditions. you have to keep an open mind when traveling. to simply say, “don’t go to india” is like saying “don’t eat stinky cheese” when everyone knows the stinky cheese is the best.
jacobbmurphy said this on September 23, 2010 at 5:02 am |
Jacob, Let’s be friends! You ROCK. I love your pictures and I love stinky cheese. 😉
kmariej said this on September 23, 2010 at 8:40 am |
amazing collection
Emperor said this on September 27, 2010 at 3:02 am |
Truely wonderful pictures – I love India and Mumbai is my favourite city in the whole world!
crashwilliams said this on September 30, 2010 at 11:18 am |
Very thoughtful clicks Jacob,
Amrita said this on September 10, 2012 at 4:28 am |