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25-MAR-2008

Village bus, rural Rajasthan, India, 2008

This is the front end of a handbuilt truck that serves as a bus in rural village, featuring such incongruous sights as eight lights and a tiny plastic horn

Leica D-Lux 3
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Phil Douglis06-May-2018 19:54
I think your view of the blue headlight housings as "eyelids" is wonderful. And now, when I look at this image, those "eyelids" dominate the image. What an eye YOU have, Merri!
Merri 06-May-2018 01:18
I am aware these trucks are the pride and joy of their owners. Is it any surprise then that this one in particular has been given eyelids (painted blue!) to protect its headlight eyes?
Phil Douglis18-Jun-2008 17:17
Leaks are part of life in an improvisational society, Jenene --and that is the beauty of rural India.
JSWaters18-Jun-2008 05:28
I'm certain of the locals pride in the handbuilt truck with the many decorations - maybe the decorations are to ward off the effects of that leaky radiator!
Jenene
Phil Douglis27-Apr-2008 06:52
To us, it might seem like a Christmas decoration. To Indians, such garlands are simply festive touches, in this case probably added to celebrate Holi, the Festival of the Colors.
Tim May26-Apr-2008 20:38
Amazing - I especially love the Christmas decoration on the radiator.
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