Old Delhi

I have recently returned from a brief photography trip to Delhi. This is a magical area for Street Photography. Markets and lanes are filled with colour and life. Early mornings helped produce the best images. As the sun rises the light is soft, and the streets are still quiet.

Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk is the area to go for the best Street Photography. It is loud, dirty, smelly and full of life. There are numerous rickshaw drivers who are happy to show you around, and drop you at various shops in the hope of a little commission. Refreshing ‘chai’ is readily available for 10 rupees a cup!

Other Areas of Delhi

If you do go to Delhi there are a few other areas worth checking out.

• Garstin Bastion Road – A large red light area. Don’t try to take photos of the women who work there. During the day the area is full of tradespeople and quite safe. I would not go there are night. Even in the morning I felt unsafe.
• Connaught Place – some people rave about this area. I did not find it great for photography, but there are some good restaurants to visit if you are hungry. I also headed here when I needed a coffee.
• India Gate – this place is too much of a tourist trap for me. However, at night the area comes alive with Street Food hawkers, which may interest some.

The Golden Triangle

Delhi is often the launching area for trips around the Golden Triangle. This was my next adventure. The golden triangle encompasses Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. My next blog will (probably) look at how I managed to capture the truly stunning Taj Mahul, and how my Sony A7iii escaped the confines of its shoulder strap and met with a near death experience.

For those of you that are interested in such things, most of my images were captured using the Sony 50mm 1.8 lens, which is the best piece of glass I own for low-light shooting. This lens is light, compactThat all today folks, take care and keep clicking.

The full set of images can be viewed HERE!

Chris