Steven Gray Photography

Painted Miniatures

Steven — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:19:22 +0000

In Rajasthan, miniature paintings are still made in the traditional ways. Paints are extracted from organic sources, including ochre and gold, and transferred onto surfaces ranging from canvas to bone. The results are beautifully-colored still lives and cultural scenes.

Nominated for an award!

Steven — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:18:26 +0000

I’ve recently started writing topical articles on HubPages, and my debut article “How Good Photographers Get Noticed – Tips for Improving Your Portfolio” has been named as a candidate for this week’s HubNuggets award.

Winning this award would bring my work to a larger audience, which in turn brings me income. Please visit the link below and vote for me!

http://hubpages.com/topics/arts-and-design/2

Boy and Girl

Steven — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:23:06 +0000

Food Preparation in India

Steven — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:19:48 +0000

It’s not uncommon for seasoned travelers to India to joke with their uninitiated friends that, if they enjoy their food at a restaurant, they shouldn’t ask to see the kitchen. It’s a very similar to the situation with most good Mexican and Chinese restaurants in the US. When someone pulls that joke out on me, my standard reply through a mouthful of some curried concoction is “two billion Indians can’t be wrong.”

Jokes aside, there is truly nothing like good Indian food. The warmth of hot chicken and vegetables combined with the palate-shocking deliciousness of chili sauces with curry spices is simply delectable. Sanitation is definite issue in India, where conditions are usually of the third world variety whether you are in the city or the country, but they seem to get by. The fires are hot and the taste is oh-so good, so I’ll take my chances and continue to enjoy my favorite masala dishes.

For the Tourists

Steven — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:15:18 +0000

The Little Boy

Steven — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:11:42 +0000

A little boy looks on while his mother cleans a banquet hall in India.

The Colors of India

Steven — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:04:14 +0000

A mother holds her child outside of their home.

Behind the Church

Steven — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:29:20 +0000

Men of the Village

Steven — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:07:33 +0000

Every face tells a story.

Street Level in India

Steven — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:47:29 +0000

Some shots from my most trip to India.

Some shots available for purchase here.