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Sadhu – Varanasi, India

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Sadhu Holy Man – Varanasi, India

There are many sadhus or holy men in Varanasi. Some are there for spiritual reasons, leading an ascetic life, free from worldly possessions. Others are, to put it politely, a little more commercially minded. It can be hard to tell which is which, both can be friendly, they’ll chat to you and let you take their photograph. Some will then shake your hand, and nod or give a blessing, if you leave a little money in a collection bowl. A few, however, will suddenly demand hundreds or thousands of rupees, the amount seemingly based on how rich or vulnerable you look.

Sadhu Holy Man – Varanasi, India

Of course the majority of these sadhus are simply trying to find the divine in a world that seems obsessed by material goods.

Sadhu Holy Man – Varanasi, India

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Sadhu Holy Man – Varanasi, India

First of the India images. I’ll try and put up one or two everyday for the next few weeks.

Tomoko in White

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Tomoko in White

A bright beauty image of Tomoko. This type of shot seems to be pretty much standard for cosmetics particularly in Asia.

Model – Tomoko
MUA – Summer Johnson-Makeup Artist

Pentax 645D
HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO 90mmF2.8ED AW S

Lighting – White background. Octabox powered by Profoto Pro-7a as the main light. Small softbox as low fill. A medium size strip softboxes on both sides adding rimlight (powered by Profoto compacts). A fifth compact aimed at the background. Strobes triggered with PocketWizards.

The Road to Derwent Water

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The Road to Derwent Water

A final shot from the UK. I would be willing to bet on the fact that this winding road has been used in car commercials or an episode of Top Gear.

Alexis in Denim

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Alexis in Denim

Model – Alexis
Makeup & Hair – Summer Johnson

Pentax 645D
HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO 90mmF2.8ED AW S

Lighting – Charcoal background. Octabox powered by Profoto Pro-7a as the main light. Small softbox as low fill. A medium size strip softboxes on both sides adding rimlight (powered by Profoto compacts). A fifth compact aimed at the background. Strobes triggered with PocketWizards.

Royal Post Boxes

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GR Post Box, Cumbria, England

A couple of images of wall type post boxes I took while in The Lake District. The VR box was introduced during the reign of Queen Victoria and the GR box was produced during the reign of King George V. Many decades later, they continue to collect mail from the locals, and the occasional postcard from a bedraggled hiker.

VR Post Box, Cumbria, England

Amanda the Medic

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Amanda the Medic

Medic – Amanda Perez
MUA – Summer Johnson-Makeup Artist

Pentax 645D
HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO 90mmF2.8ED AW S

England’s Wettest Place

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Misty Mountains of Cumbria

While back in the UK, I went for a hike near Seathwaite, Cumbria. Depending on the altitude, it was either raining, sleeting or snowing. It turns out that Seathwaite is actually the wettest place in England and receives 124 inches (3.15m) of precipitation each year.

It was however great to be back in the Lakes. If you’re ever wondering what inspired the likes of Wordsworth, Coleridge and Southey, then add The Lake District to your itinerary next time you visit the UK. Just remember to bring an umbrella.

Seathwaite, nr Borrowdale, CumbriaWettesy place in England Seathwaite receives 124 inches (3.15m) of rain each year.

Seathwaite, near Borrowdale, Cumbria

In the Studio – Talisa

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In the Studio – Talisa

Model – Talisa Galarza
Makeup and Hair – Mallika Sharma of Glam Girl Sharma

Pentax 645D
HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO 90mmF2.8ED AW S

Lighting – Charcoal background. Beauty dish powered by Profoto Pro-7a as the main light. Small softbox as low fill. A medium size strip softboxes on both sides adding rimlight (powered by Profoto compacts). A fifth compact aimed at the background. Strobes triggered with PocketWizards.

The Lake District, U.K.

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Sheep in Borrowdale Valley, The Lake District, Cumbria, U.K.

Here’s a photograph for all of ewe. The model’s looking a little sheepish. She probably thought she might get fleeced. I said I wasn’t trying to pull the wool over her eyes.

I apologize for the pun run. I’m being hunted down by the comedy police. As of now, I’m on the lam.