Shekhawati

Shekhawati region in Rajasthan, India is famous for its havelis - traditional, ornately decorated residences. The artists belonged to the caste of kumhars and they used fresco technique (applying natural pigment on wet top layer of plaster) to remarkable effect. Near Nawalgarh there is also an interesting brick factory and Loharghal, a sacred place with several temples and Suraj Kund lake.

Equipment: Nikon D700, Nikon 17-35mm/f2.8, Nikon 50/f1.8, Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 D

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Rajasthani Man, Shekhawati, India

Rajasthani man

Cotton Factory, Shekhawati, India

Cotton Factory

Guard, Shekhawati, India

Guard

Smoking Pipe, Shekhawati, India

Smoking Pipe

Jesus, Shekhawati, India

Jesus

Interior Of Bhagton Haveli, Shekhawati, India

Interior Of Bhagton..

Woman In Brick Factory, Shekhawati, India

Woman In Brick Factory

Shekhawati Landscape, Shekhawati, India

Shekhawati Landscape

Woman In Brick Factory, Shekhawati, India

Woman In Brick Factory

Rajasthani Family, Shekhawati, India

Rajasthani Family

Rajasthani Women Shopping, Shekhawati, India

Rajasthani Women..

Washing Clothes, Shekhawati, India

Washing clothes

Sacred Temple, Shekhawati, India

Sacred Temple

Sacred Lake, Shekhawati, India

Sacred Lake

Haveli Interior, Shekhawati, India

Haveli Interior