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  1. Junagarh Fort, Bikaner India

    2012-10-18 20:41:00 UTC

    I visited the Junagarh Fort during my stay in Bikaner, and it was conveniently located next door to the hotel I was staying at. Also known as the fort with seven gates, the Junagarh Fort was home to many Maharajas and contained several palaces and temples.The interiors of the fort…

  2. Bhairon Vilas, Bikaner India

    2012-10-17 20:23:00 UTC

    I stayed at the Bhairon Vilas while I visited the small town of Bikaner. This heritage hotel was originally the residence of Bhairon Singh Ji, a Prime Minister during the early 1900’s. Located next to the Junagarh Fort, the hotel has 18 rooms that are finely decorated with the family’s…

  3. Streets of Kota, India

    2012-10-14 21:39:00 UTC

    After visiting the Animal Clinic, I walked around the streets of Kota and met many wonderful local children. The young boys were eager to catch my attention and pose for photographs. They were so much fun to be around! The town was preparing for a holiday celebration and a clay…

  4. Animal Hospital, Kota India

    2012-10-13 22:48:00 UTC

    I had a two night stop over in a small Indian village named Kota. The morning after a long sleep, I ventured out into the town and stopped by the local veterinary hospital. For the first time, I witnessed a cow become artificially inseminated. The vets in training made room…

  5. Chambal Gorge, Kota India

    2012-10-13 19:31:00 UTC

    Riding along the Chambal Gorge while the sun was rising was an experience I’ll never forget. I felt as if I was far away from the fast paced life of the city and felt tranquility for the first time in India. The Chambal Gorge is considered pollution free and is…

  6. Agra, India

    2012-10-11 03:16:00 UTC

    Today was my first official day in India. After a very long commute, I finally arrived in one piece. My friend and I checked into our hotel in Delhi and we arranged with our driver to take us to Agra for the day. It took a few hours by car…

  7. Streets of Hong Kong

    2012-10-04 23:32:00 UTC

    It’s my first trip to Hong Kong and so far, I am having a great time. I tasted many different food and even tried some new delicacies. For the first time, I tried Abalone and Goose. Both were delicious! I also ate my first Hong Kong crispy waffle-esque street snack…

  8. 10,000 Buddhas Temple, Hong Kong

    2012-10-03 19:15:00 UTC

    Four Hundred and thirty one steps later, I finally reached the 10,000 Buddhas Temple. Gold statues of Buddha helped guide me during the steep trek up the mountain. The statues were very expressive and were painted with a coating of gold. They illuminated the path leading up to the monastery…

  9. Arabesque

    2012-04-12 01:32:00 UTC

    I’ve always been fascinated by Arabic culture. I love the music, the food and architecture and fashion. When I had the opportunity to do a photo shoot with Leila,  I chose to experiment Arabic inspired makeup on her beautiful complexion. I used bold colours and dramatic lighting to emphasize her…

  10. Beach Baby

    2011-10-01 17:12:00 UTC

    I took my baby, Laika to the beach today. It was his first time stepping on sand and watching the waves roll in. The wind kept blowing his curly hair and he licked his fair share of sand. Overall, he had a blast running around and meeting new friends Love…

  11. My First Post

    2011-09-28 18:16:00 UTC

    Welcome to the new and improved site for Gessi Photography! This is my first blog post and I’d like to welcome everyone who’s stopped by to visit :)  Please feel free to explore the new site. I will be posting blogs as often as I can, with the latest updates…
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