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Sitting on a statue of an elephant, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Sitting on a statue of an elephant, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
An Indian man with a beard and turban sits in the shade at the feet of a statue of an elephant in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. He is barefoot and wears a serious expression Date: 1984
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1984 Cool Eighties Elephant Jaipur Rajasthan Shade Shaded Turban
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment of quiet reflection in the bustling streets of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, in 1984. An Indian man, with a thick beard and turban, sits serenely in the shade at the feet of a majestic stone elephant statue. The man's bare feet are tucked under him, and his expression is one of deep contemplation. The statue, a common sight in the historic city, adds an air of ancient tradition and mystique to the scene. The warm tones of the sandstone walls and the cool shadows created by the statue provide a stark contrast, highlighting the man's figure and adding depth to the image. The serene atmosphere of the moment is a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the busy Indian street behind him. This photograph, taken in the 1980s, transports us back in time to a simpler era, where the passage of time seemed to move more slowly, and the beauty of everyday life could be found in the smallest of moments.
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