Tuesday, May 19, 2009

That's my world


An upwardly mobile 'slum'. Spot the airconditioning unit on the roof of the 'cool slum'.
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30 comments:

  1. Quite often it is gigantic satellite dishes but this is a new one!!

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  2. Wow, that guy must be able to afford to pay his electricity too.

    I post on housing too.

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  3. interesting capture...

    i remember televisions in cardboard shacks as we traveled to ensenada,baja california years ago.

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  4. Terrific shot! Very interesting --"upwardly mobile slum".

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  5. We build our comforts as we may. Thank you, Magic Eye, for sending worthy Indian beauties and thoughts here to us in Hawaii!
    Namaste & Aloha

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  6. You make me stop and think. And I am humbled. Thanks.

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  7. There is something you don't see every day, very COOL shot.

    Have a great week
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  8. Gotta give him/her credit! Nothing like cool air on a hot day. Nice capture. Were you up in a tree?

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  9. toujours surprenant de voir un bloc d'air conditionné dans cet environnement. bien vu la photo, j'aime beaucoup
    always surprising to see a block of air conditioning in this environment. seen the picture, i love your photo

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  10. Strange, satelite dishes are more comon it such places. Great photo.

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  11. interesting capture!! I've seen TVs and dish... but AC.. Wow!! They must pay a heavy electricity bill?? Or is Mumbai so hot... that even they cant put up with the heat??

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  12. or is its part of slumdog millionaire (academy award film one of my fav).Interesting post.

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  13. It is all a question of priorities isnt it?

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  14. I would take that instead of television too. Maybe.

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  15. I never
    seen such a ............ ;)
    Have a nice day !!

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  16. Everyone has their priorities I guess!

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  17. This is a very rare sight, I'm sure! Good capture!

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  18. Yeah, I'd have to call that pretty much an essential for me. Especially in Mumbai's climate!

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  19. wow I hope it works well because I can imagine the warm weather there!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Léia

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  20. Your shots always capture real life. Great shot.

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  21. At least a little fresh air ...
    Is a photo documenting a dimension of life: this is also its beauty ...

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  22. You live in a world filled with amazing contrasts ... and you are such a good chronicler of them!

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  23. I'll bet that's a very welcome addition, and the neighbors must drop by all the time!!

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  24. The dwelling doesn't look overly posh, but I'll bet they're glad for the air conditioning.

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  25. 'upwardly mobile slum' ... love that description..

    Unfortunately, this depicts the real world for many people ... I'm glad you're capturing that aspect..

    Even here in the US, there are similar sights..

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  26. I love your description too and I'm with Karen you have not been afraid to show the real world.

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