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. CatherineMay 19, 2009 at 6:16 AM

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

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  2. alicesgMay 19, 2009 at 6:26 AM

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

    I post on housing too.

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  3. erinMay 19, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    interesting capture...

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

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  4. Sylvia KMay 19, 2009 at 6:40 AM

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

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  5. CloudiaMay 19, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    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. SandyCarlsonMay 19, 2009 at 7:02 AM

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

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  7. Guy DMay 19, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    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. IndraniMay 19, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    That is a COOL find!

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  9. LowellMay 19, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    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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  10. OlivierMay 19, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    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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  11. jooMay 19, 2009 at 11:31 AM

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

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  12. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    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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  13. Priyanka KhotMay 19, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    What a catch! Happy summers!

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  14. UnknownMay 19, 2009 at 12:26 PM

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

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  15. ShaunMay 19, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    It is all a question of priorities isnt it?

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  16. chrome3dMay 19, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    I would take that instead of television too. Maybe.

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  17. B SQUAREDMay 19, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Priorities.

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  18. AnyaMay 19, 2009 at 5:34 PM

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

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  19. Phivos NicolaidesMay 19, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    How wonderful is this world!

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  20. LoisMay 19, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Everyone has their priorities I guess!

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  21. Rakesh VanamaliMay 19, 2009 at 7:25 PM

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

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  22. MojoMay 19, 2009 at 7:33 PM

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

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  23. Cezar and LéiaMay 19, 2009 at 7:39 PM

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

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  24. 2sweetnsaxyMay 19, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Your shots always capture real life. Great shot.

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  25. amatamari©May 19, 2009 at 10:17 PM

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

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  26. DarylMay 19, 2009 at 10:25 PM

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

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  27. Deborah GodinMay 19, 2009 at 11:53 PM

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

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  28. JanieMay 20, 2009 at 1:59 AM

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

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  29. UnknownMay 20, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    '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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  30. Jane Hards PhotographyMay 20, 2009 at 3:50 PM

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

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