Agra Station

God I love India, too. Such a unique place full of life and contrast.
Great image! I was stuck at Agra station for about 3 hours waiting for a train to Delhi … yep, made a whole lot of new friends!

love the lighting in this Paul (multiple shadows look great) the subdued tones work well within the subject matter at hand, good work.

Johno

Great image Paul. I love the description ‘moment of darkness and light’

I love the way they can squat like that for hours. What I’d give…...the colours are wonderful, Paul, so smooth, and the textures in their clothes stand out so well

Thanks for your great comments – yes, Mel I love the textures in their clothes, it was so awesome just wandering and choosing what to frame – like being on a movie set at your free will – and this is real life too!

Fantastic Paul. I know the feeling. I had the same experience in Africa. That feeling that the whole world is one massive set and you can frame it a hundred times over and still get a great shot. Which by the way you have achieved yet again.

That is, without a doubt, a fabulous photograph. Well done.

Oh! This I like very much. I like the grain, the tones, the capture of a moment of simple conversation, perhaps in the cold; huddling and waiting for work to come their way.

A moment of quiet reflection in the chaotic abandon of an Indian train station.

Hey Paul… so much of your work has an erotic edge to it which is great …but this one is quite different…I can feel the humanity and almost smell the atmosphere…never been to India but I think you have really captured the essence of whatt it is about…people, friendship, and living in the moment…wicked photograph.

Yeah ! Paul great shot, character, lighting,..... but ..ahh..don’t neglect the erotic stuff…..we gunna see some more, pretty soon.. maybe…..ha ?

Magic mate, really good.
did you talk to these guys after/before. Next trip to India, can we all come too?
Brilliant mate.

softness, peace, tranquillity, warm colours, such a feeling of life passing quite “slowly”.
A particular atmosphere that I really love, and a special lighting indeed.
Never been to India, but I can understand a little.
I’m captivated.

this is a grat photo, so real, the colours are right and the lighting is amazing

Top shot Paul, awesome.

You style is the COOLEST paul !

Great work! I love the slightly desaturated look to it.

Seriously great image Paul, tonal colours are exquisite.

..can almost smell the spices.. wonderful rich colour…
“K, portrait”.. ta for commenting… it’s the beginning of a new series … the face is in fact a reflection in a sheet of tinted glass.. so there’s no photoshopping here except for tweaking levels..I rather do like baroque painting and its dramatic lighting..

Absolutely awesome portrait, I love the natural light and the shadows they cast. Well done!

Wow, that takes me right back to my India travels. A truly fascinating country and you’ve captured a great image there! Love your Naples landscape pic too :D

one of my favourites Paul… this shot has incredible mood… awesome light and colour… looks like it’s straight of a movie set.

This is just splendid. I love the rich, exotic shades of red and the shadows on the train are to die for…Im also delirious about the script above the “N F”. Simply delicious stuff, Paul!

i really nice that you document your trips with these really beautiful photos. This isnt just a photo Paul in this particualar image you’ve really captured a the very moment of lives of these men. Really nice.

A fine example of how image content transcends a lack of optimum sharpness. Very unusual lighting too. It’s almost like a studio set-up for an Indian TV sitcom or something. Perhaps it’s just my mind – I thought the sacks in the train were giant intestines at first! I’d love to go back there to do a photo series called ‘Agra Dogs’. (They were the mangiest I’d seen anywhere).

Love the grainy, gritty feel. Marvellous.

Fantastic shot- I love the colours, the timeless quality of this shot.

I love this – I love the contrasts of shadow and light, it makes it feel very atmospheric.

Great Job! I am myself an India, but never knew that platforms make such a great picture!

awesome shot! love the colours and atmosphere

Wonderful Paul. Takes me back to Agra station in the early 80s! The station would not have changed a bit. Richard Neville wrote of India “India bestows on its travellers the gift of selective amnesia…they go back”! So true.

Cheers
Sheila

Wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

great subtle tones love the framing

The colors and setting is brilliant. Well done Paul

This pic sure did catch my eye, very nice

wow that’s great

nice

Yep… India is amazing… Spent many long hours sitting at Agra train station waiting to depart… and waiting and waiting and waiting… Awesome image – love the depth and richness of colour! Makes me wonder who they are and what they’re doing. Great treatment too Paul.

Have you seen these guys carry amazing loads on their heads??

I went to India 6 years ago and it changed my life forever! The culture shock was intense but I felt at ease & extremely happy and comfortable very quickly. Just driving in the taxis feeling like you’re about to die is a life changing experience in itself – they drive like maniacs!!! I could’ve sat in the back of those taxis for days though and just watched the people and countryside out the window. To see people with nothing, happier than I think I’ve ever been was a huge lesson!
I was there during a Ganesh festival and it was truly wonderful. I adored the place. I was in the South… little less crowded… more country. God I wish I had my SLR then!!!

If you loved India then I bet you will love the book Shantaram if you haven’t read it already. You’ll probably die when you see the size of it but don’t be put off by it. It’s truly one of the best books I’ve ever read – twice!! It’s become an international bestseller. The author Greg lives in St Kilda, he’s truly an incredibly smart and amazing person. I can pretty much safely guarantee that you will find things to love about Shantaram… especially if you love India – It’s brilliant. So if you like to read.. give it a go.
Pip :)

you are just the best my friend

wow – thanks Kathryn… have a great christmas break! : D

My goodness Paul.. I lived in India for the last 6 years!! incredible! infact would you mind putting a few of your images in our group here I would love to feature your work..
Next Stop…. tee hee.. this is fun.. I think I shall visit once a day!! bye!

thanks Paul. and well. any other images are most welcome.. we have featured this piece.