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Polish Photographer Travels Across India To Show How Incredibly Beautiful Its Local People Are
Meeting people from different cultures and understanding that you're both unique yet also the same really broadens your horizons. Yet most of us can't travel to all the corners of the world. However, just because we can't shake hands with a person from a distant place doesn't mean we can't get introduced to these beautiful people as well. Enter professional photographer Magdalena Bagrianow.
This UK-based Polish photographer has traveled to India with a camera in her hand and took quite a few portrait photography shots of the locals. And they're so powerful, and you can almost feel the emotions the subjects were going through at the time. Many of the travel pictures were taken in their usual surroundings as well, only strengthening the sense of sincerity.
Although India's population growth has been steadily decreasing since the beginning of the 1990s, the country still ranks as the second most inhabited. The 1,3 billion people that live there equate to about 17.5% of the total world population. If you're interested in how the people there look - check out Magdalena's amazing travel photography shots!
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Portrait of a beautiful Kalbelia gypsy named Suman, taken at Pushkar fair grounds
Cheethra 6 years ago
Yes. I thought I am the only one who remembered the movie
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Portrait of a Sadhu, Hindu Holy man, taken in the streets of Pushkar
Bruno Simonin 6 years ago
There is a saying that our eyes are the windows to our soul, it seems that there is a constant flow of loving kindness and compassion pouring out of his beautiful eyes
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Portrait of a cute gypsy boy, taken at the Pushkar fair grounds
Citizen Carl 6 years ago
Clarifying eyes enhances photos, but it's so overdone that the eyes don't begin to match the face.
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Beautiful Kalbelia girl with her baby sister. Portrait taken in the outskirts of Pushkar
ana-maria martinescu 6 years ago
Is that make-up around the eyes, like eyeliner or something??!!?!
Priya 6 years ago
Yes, some Indian used this for decorative purpose. But majority of the time you'll see an Indian bride use this. Used to be ink based now with modernisation it is now bedazzled and you can reuse them as they can be stick and remove. You might want to google Indian brides and check them out
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Gonzalo Terán 6 years ago
An agent from the Ford Model Agency is trying to find Pushkar on the map to buy a train ticket...
Molly Block 6 years ago
Are they all using 'tight' eyeliner, or is this just a natural look? I'm jealous!
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Beautiful Suman from Kalbelia caste, portrait taken at the annual fair in Pushkar
madapult 6 years ago
I wish I was Indian and had beautiful eyes like that!! Those eyes are so beautiful it's unreal.
Person2638 6 years ago
Sadly, most Indians (like me and my whole family and every Indian I know) get really dark brown eyes instead of these beautiful light ones. She's a minority.
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Ankita Pattanayak 6 years ago
Kalbelia are a nomadic tribe from Rajasthan in Northwest India best known for their entrancing dance performances. As pointed out by other people colored or light color eyes are statistically very rare in India. Most Indians have eyes that range from brown to black.
orange industry 5 years ago
Yes , actually you're referring to yourself. I can imagine how ugly you're. Jealous butch.
Load More Replies... Citizen Carl 6 years ago
Yet again, the eyes look discrete from the rest of the face, and it's highly distracting.
Jennifer Crompton 6 years ago
She is simply stunning. Her eyes aren't just beautiful, they're honest and soulful. Almost hypnotizing
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Portrait of an old Rajasthani woman, taken in the streets of Pushkar
Michelle Pitsiokos 6 years ago
I love that s#$% eating grin. There is mischief is those eyes. I bet she's a funny woman and would be great to have has a Grnadmother.
First.time.in.Space 6 years ago
All these people have a certain look in their eyes. Can't really put my finger of what it is... Except they look very much "Alive" in such a beautiful way. That's true magic of the human kind (through my eyes..)
Petrika Bellovoda 6 years ago
She looks like Mother Theresa in indian version. By the way she was born in Albania.
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Papu and Mamtu, mother and daughter from the Bhopa caste, both considered to be one of the most beautiful women in Rajasthan
Christine Heinken 6 years ago
My Aunt married a Indian when I was a little child and they lived in Mumbay. So I grew up with the Indian culture. Then I traveled to India for two months. I havn't seen such beautiful people before! So I saw a man with realy green eyes or a Indian man with blond hair and blue eyes. Even when they get older, they stay beautiful. I saw woman at the age of 50 who lokked like 20 years old. I love this beautiful country with it's friendly and calmly people.
Shalaka Patil 4 years ago
No. Some tribal people of Rajasthan has these kind of eyes
Load More Replies... Mónica Elisabeth Sacco 6 years ago
If godesses were born in Earth, would be these two sisters.
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Maya, gypsy girl from Bhopa caste
Clasher Clans Gaming 4 years ago
to everyone who is thinking its eyeliner its actually kajal which is made naturally by people to keep their eyes clean
Cheryl Rose 6 years ago
Snake eyes! I don't trust people with snake slit eyes no matter how attractive. Weird.
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Portrait of a beautiful gypsy girl from the Kalbelia caste
Cheethra 6 years ago (edited)
Some of the eyes in these photos looks as if they made from glass or marble
Todd Chesser 6 years ago
It's interesting to see her beaded choker displaying swastikas although I'm certainly sure the meaning goes to the origins where in many Indian religions it symbolizes spirituality or divinity.
Cesi Baca 6 years ago
Well of course it’s being used with the traditional meaning Lol. She’s not some Nazi sympathizer trying to make fashion statement.
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Young gypsy girl from the Kalbelia caste
Molly Block 6 years ago
I'm done. Even when they are dirty, they are more beautiful than the supermodels from Europe!
Citizen Carl 6 years ago
Glass eyes. You can fool some of the people, but the photographer has give the poor girl horrible, glassy eyes. Of course, her eyes are much darker.
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Portrait of an old Rajasthani herder taken on the cold morning at the camel fair
Linda Matheny 6 years ago
I would like to know his age. I'll bet he has some amazing stories to tell.
Traumtanzer 6 years ago
I would love to listen, I am sure he has seen some amazing changes in his time...
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Portrait of a little Omani girl, taken in the Mutrah Souq
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Portrait of a little Rajasthani girl, taken in the streets of Pushkar
ispeak catanese 6 years ago
She's a fiery little imp! All that fluffy hair and that smile! Her eyes look nearly burgundy.
sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago
This little girl looks happy, children are unaware, if life isn't great, they live in the moment !!!
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“FORGET YOUR TROUBLES AND DANCE” - Bob Marley. Sagina, beautiful girl from Kalbelia caste dancing at the Pushkar Fair grounds
sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago
So young, and so beautiful, music and dancing, wonderful for all ages !!!
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Portrait of a Rajasthani camel trader, taken during annual Pushkar Fair
Grace Robertson 6 years ago
how many men here would love to have that mustache?
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Portrait of Suman, beautiful girl from Kalbelia caste, taken at the annual Pushkar Fair
C 6 years ago
Also it's the third picture with the girl named Suman. Likely it's all the same woman.
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Caroline Seguin 6 years ago
they all have amazing green eyes with a black border around, just stunning!
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Portrait of a Sadhu, Hindu holy man, taken in the streets of Pushkar
Jeremy Thille 6 years ago
Until this picture, I was thinking "awesome portraits!" but this guy is a victim of Portrait Pro. His eyes look so fake, their whites filled with plain white, his face way too yellow. Too bad.
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Portrait of a gypsy girl from the Bhopa caste, taken in the outskirts of Pushkar
Carrie de Luka 6 years ago
Model - yes, that's a healthy industry I'd want to inflict on them.
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Portrait of a little Rajasthani boy, dressed as a Hindu God Lord Shiva. Photo was taken in the streets of Pushkar, where he was accepting money/offerings from the passing by locals and tourists. In the Hindu religion/culture offerings are considered to be a good luck.His mother was at his side all the time, watching over him. It’s custom for kids and adults to get dressed up as a Hindu Gods/Goddesses during religious festivals.
Naomi George 6 years ago (edited)
Excuse me. Stop saying he is a smurf or a "W***y Wonka girl". That is racist. He is dressed in blue to represent the Hindu god Shiva, as it says in the captions. Sorry if this comes across as harsh, but I'm just correcting you so you don't make the same mistake again. I am Indian, BTW:).
A Confused Person 5 years ago
No, Naomi George, you are not being harsh. People who call this child a "smurf" or "W***y Wonka Girl" are either being racist or just don't know anything about Hindu Gods.
Load More Replies... Caroline Seguin 6 years ago
when children have big tummy like this it means they are undernourished. Very sad
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Portrait of beautiful girl from the Kalbelia caste, taken at the Pushkar Fair grounds
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Taj Mahal on the foggy morning
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Portrait of a Rajasthani baby boy, taken at the Pushkar Fair grounds
#24
Portrait of a Rajasthani camel trader
Grace Robertson 6 years ago
I can just see him as a prince in a fairy tale that takes place in an exotic beautiful kingdom
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Portrait of a Sadhu, taken in the streets of Pushkar
Kimberly Zatarga 6 years ago
I'd love to see the shape of his face under the beard with those high cheek bones and amazing eyes
#26
Portrait of a Rajasthani boy with dead cobra on his neck. Photo taken at the Monkey Temple in Jaipur
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A cross-dresser dressed up as a Hindu Goddess is offering his blessings in return of money from the tourists and local people
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Rajasthani herder amongst his camels at the Pushkar Fair
Aaron Cris 6 years ago
OMG he is absolutely ROCKING that 3/4 turn look-back! Get this man on a runway!
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Portrait of a gypsy mother and her son, taken at the Pushkar fair grounds
The dude 6 years ago
Life is hard in India. I don’t understand how the caste system still is allowed.
Roy 6 years ago
Hey....but still caste system doesn't matters for us....and being an Indian is our Pride.
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Isa 2 years ago
Cast is everywhere here in India.If y want to take any examination in India y will have to tell your caste and will be accordingly put in 4 categories and even if two students with have same marks the one from reserved or lower category gets the seat.People do discriminate even now on a large scale ,more in villages but also in big cities, offices etc .The media tries to hide it but yes it is a part of our lives and it very much exist.People were not allowed to drink water from the well ,were looked down upon ,given meagre jobs not allowed to touch upper caste people,not go to temples etc.These thing exist even today though more in villages.
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Four sisters gathered at front of their family tent at the Pushkar fair grounds
sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago
Yes, quite primitive, difficult for most !!!
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Dagmar Lubczanski 6 years ago
When I see stunning beautiful photos shot by this amazin talented woman I feel proud to be Polish. She caught the very spirit of India - unlimited freedom of cultural variety, freedom of religious tolerance for weirdest sects we can imagine.
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Person2638 6 years ago
Really beautiful photos, but this is only one group of locals, not Indian locals. There is so much more variety in India (not to mention, most Indians don't have eyes like that). I liked them, but I wish there was more diversity.
just a thought! 6 years ago
Also these are people of a tribal community. Not the local people you see everyday. Not everyone in India dress this way or look this way. Photographer has to work harder if they wanna talk about the whole of India.
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Rose mary 6 years ago
Hello photographer, didn't you find anyone with 'normal' eyes. I have lived my entire life in India and haven't seen even 10+ people with eyes like this. Variations in eye colour are relatively rare and most of us have normal black eyes. This doesn't represent the whole India. These pictures are from Rajasthan, one of the 29 states of India.
Pavel 6 years ago
Guessing, a lot was done in postpro. For sure contrast and adjustmens to emphasize eyes. Also the eyes are the most sharp, normally it's quite hard to do on the set and depends a lot on the lenses. So in my opinion there was some blur effect on the background etc... Anyway I'm not questioning the work of the author! Every artist have own unique style.
Load More Replies... FortnitePlayerGirl 6 years ago
My mother has the same beautiful eyes these people have from my grandmother on her side, who is Pakistani-Indian.
Alex Bailey 6 years ago
So what? Photographing beauty is easy. It is also the least important aspect of humanity. Posts like this do nothing to help the obsession with appearance that affects so many.
Aileen 6 years ago
Another thing I love about India is the many vibrant colors in their clothing. Truly stunning photos!
diane a 6 years ago (edited)
Love the Camel-Trader/Herder/Trainer's headgear - wonder how long it is when unwound - and how it doesnt fall off under gravity if they lean their heads. Got to be at least 30ft in some of them.
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Aaron Cris 6 years ago
Loved this set. Congrats to the photog on capturing these compelling images. You've sparked the wanderlust inside of me!
spirit wolf 6 years ago
Wow so many uncultured racist comments here if you scroll down. How do y'all go to bed at night? I hope your racist narrow selves keeps you warm at night.
Person2638 6 years ago
Really beautiful photos, but this is only one group of locals, not Indian locals. There is so much more variety in India (not to mention, most Indians don't have eyes like that). I liked them, but I wish there was more diversity.
just a thought! 6 years ago
Also these are people of a tribal community. Not the local people you see everyday. Not everyone in India dress this way or look this way. Photographer has to work harder if they wanna talk about the whole of India.
Load More Replies... Rose mary 6 years ago
Hello photographer, didn't you find anyone with 'normal' eyes. I have lived my entire life in India and haven't seen even 10+ people with eyes like this. Variations in eye colour are relatively rare and most of us have normal black eyes. This doesn't represent the whole India. These pictures are from Rajasthan, one of the 29 states of India.
Pavel 6 years ago
Guessing, a lot was done in postpro. For sure contrast and adjustmens to emphasize eyes. Also the eyes are the most sharp, normally it's quite hard to do on the set and depends a lot on the lenses. So in my opinion there was some blur effect on the background etc... Anyway I'm not questioning the work of the author! Every artist have own unique style.
Load More Replies... FortnitePlayerGirl 6 years ago
My mother has the same beautiful eyes these people have from my grandmother on her side, who is Pakistani-Indian.
Alex Bailey 6 years ago
So what? Photographing beauty is easy. It is also the least important aspect of humanity. Posts like this do nothing to help the obsession with appearance that affects so many.
Aileen 6 years ago
Another thing I love about India is the many vibrant colors in their clothing. Truly stunning photos!
diane a 6 years ago (edited)
Love the Camel-Trader/Herder/Trainer's headgear - wonder how long it is when unwound - and how it doesnt fall off under gravity if they lean their heads. Got to be at least 30ft in some of them.
Load More Replies... Aaron Cris 6 years ago
Loved this set. Congrats to the photog on capturing these compelling images. You've sparked the wanderlust inside of me!
spirit wolf 6 years ago
Wow so many uncultured racist comments here if you scroll down. How do y'all go to bed at night? I hope your racist narrow selves keeps you warm at night.
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