Yucatan, Mexico. A Maya boy lit by the fire of his father’s slash and burning method of clearing land. The Maya culture reached a peak and was on a downward spiral even before the Spanish conquest. Yet Maya picture books were destroyed by the Spanish in Mani near where this boy lived. #maya #yucatan #mexico
Back in Bombay with Nepal in my heart.. This place and the people has taught me so much.. Patience, Resilience, kindness and generosity.. This place is the photo is a Krishna temple in the Patan Durbar square where I found peace had beautiful conversations with friends old and new and locals I had never met …
Patan Market.. Colors everywhere!! I am going to miss this placePhoto by @asmitaparelkar #Kathmandu #Nepal
Happy Birthday Dasha!! As I was having lunch today with Bryan and Michelle and Lyla this bird landed where I last saw you here. Then quickly flew. I just made one shot with my iPhone. So I figured that bird was you. Right? Fly free my friend. Enjoy your special day. Friday the 13th. Very …
Cold and cuddle should always go hand in hand.. Monkeys huddle together on a cold night at Swayambhunath stupa #Kathmandu #NepalPhoto by @asmitaparelkar
Rio de Janeiro. A small bar in Lapa at around 3am. The Lapa district of Rio is the largest most popular night scene and one of my favorite places to shoot. From my unbound interactive book (Based on a True Story), published by BurnBooks. #rio #brazil #basedonatruestory #lapa #leica
I walked around the Small lanes to see them being lit up.. The sound of the firecrackers reminds of my dog back home.. He hates this sound.. I wondered how he is doing.. I met few dogs here waiting patiently outside meat shops #Tihar #Diwali #Kathmandu #Nepal #NewYear Photo by @asmitaparelkar
Tihar night in Patan.. Small lanes were lit up with beautiful yellow glow of the diyas and candles.. This elderly man stood in the square with a candle in his hand passing th
Rio de Janeiro. Copacabana Palace hotel. From my book (Based on a True Story)#carnaval #brazil #rio #copacabana
