sunset
by cutout

Comment:
One of my favorites

up
by bvy

Comment:
I like it.

three stories
by jmritz

Comment:
These are wonderful short stories. You have some innate ability to capture scenes in a way that most of us can't do. I have often studied your images trying to figure out how you do it but I give up. I have decided to just enjoy them. My favorites are your first and last images but they are all perfect for the essay.

benjamin swirl
by jmritz

Comment:
Wonderful sad image. Top pick

DIY
by whiteroom

Comment:
Great textures.

from within
by posthumous

Comment:
Very beautiful. My favorite

Stretch out.
by asij

Comment:
Fun image

Cochin 0001
by salmiakki

Comment:
I am no expert on what is and what isn't an essay but this is certainly an entertaining and beautifully photographed collection of portraits. I seems to me that this is a perfect essay on the characters that inhabit the spice markets in Fort Kochi. And although I really like all of the images I particularly liked 7 and 9. I appreciate your sharing these with us.

1
by markwiley

Comment:
I have recently come to realize how difficult it is to get good close-up candid shots but you don't seem to have any trouble with that. This is a remarkable collection. To me, this is a study of women as they navigate public space. The close-up of the face makes it very personal. The still photograph gives me the luxury of taking my time looking at this personal moment. Many appear to have a vacant, absent look. It is probably my projection but I interpret the vacant look as an attempt to disappear, not be noticed or singled out. I believe it is safer for women alone out in the world to withdraw and disappear. I wonder if a similar essay on men would show a certain "presence" or "ready for trouble" look which I think would be the safer stance for most men. I may be making more out of your essay than intended (perhaps they are bored) but I have enjoyed your essay very much.

Importance of the First Impression
by posthumous

Comment:
If I had another life I would study poetry if for no other reason than to be able to appreciate your immense talents. I don't know how a person even begins to create art such as this. It was wonderful to view. Thank you for sharing it.