I was born and raised in Goa. My photographic interests lie in landscapes, portraiture in natural light, street life, culture, religion, and photojournalism. Places that I find particularly inspiring are Goa, Iceland, and California.
I have shot extensively in my homeland of Goa, recording its surviving heritage and its sui generis ethos. I have documented in detail the destruction of Goa's environment and its rapid slide into the ugliness and urban chaos that characterizes today's India.
I am also a musician, with a lifelong association with the musical traditions of India. I live in California and spend extended time in Goa.
Photo credit: Sanjeev Trivedi
by Rajan P. Parrikar
18 comments
very nice picture..the man walking over what looks like a sandbar makes it appear kind of surreal…
That is a strange colour for sunrise. I must say, I have never seen those colours at sunrise.
moody, beautiful photo. kudos.
Picture perfect! Can’t believe its for real!!!!!
A Masterpiece, Rajan!!
The backdrop is spectacular ! as if a water colour
Take a bow, Rajan !
Beautiful….just beautiful.
I was in Siolim in December 2006. Its a beautiful place.
Warm regards,
Mike
White Plains, NY
Fantastic Photography and a beautiful place. Sadly I dont belong to that place anymore. Its a one of its kind villages in My Beautiful Goa. LOve you Siolim.
Beautiful shade for the Chapora waters.
Wow! How did you capture that colour!
You are truly gifted, my friend. You know how to breathe life [and magic] into a photograph.
Sunaharaa Siolim!
Evocative beauty!
You have exceeded all expectations, Rajan! Extremely beautiful.
Look forward to the next batch…
Aaaaaaah!
I have crossed the ferry from Siolim to Morjim many times in my childhood and this picture makes me feel very nostalgic. Every picture on this blog speaks to my soul. You photographs are truly an inspiration to me.
[...] The present post features images made earlier this month from the bridge on River Chapora in Siolim. This is a magical locale, one that I have staked out numerous times. As the position of the sun changes through the year, so do the crepuscular atmospherics leading into sunrise. February mornings bring low hanging mist to the terrain. For a different take from another time of the year, see this. [...]