When we hear of visiting Little India in the day, we naturally think of ‘hustle and bustle’, ‘colours’, ‘tourist attraction’ and ‘activities’.
Is that all there is to Little India in the day? Everything has two sides to it. I’m sure Little India has its mellow and quiet side too, even in the daytime.
People are usually relaxed or inactive after lunch on a weekday. What better time to capture the folks of Little India in their respite?
6 pictures in 30 minutes.
Picture 1
Three men sitting outside their shops, with chairs they have intentionally set up. One of the men is reading the papers and looked into my camera just when I clicked the shutter.
Picture 2
The lady boss of a provision shop engrossed in conversation on her phone, while her husband was enthusiastically waving at me and other passers-by who looked into his shop.
Picture 3
A sleepy tailor man sitting on a bench outside his shop, gazing at passers-by dazedly.
Picture 4
A man sitting outside his shop, chattering and giggling away on his phone.
Picture 5
A man outside his shop with his mom and little daughter, as the two adults attempt to get the little girl to drink some water.
Picture 6
An elderly man appreciating his coffee and bread very slowly.