Rajasthani Gypsies 13

Near the retreat where I stayed in Himachal Pradesh was a Rajasthani encampment of migrant road workers. Apparently, genetic testing has determined that gypsies originated in the Rajasthan area of India, and these people seem to be gypsies. I was immediately attracted to take photos of them. And they were very eager as well, demanding that I bring back prints, which I did. These are beautiful people, although some of the kid shots are heartbreaking. These comprise some of the best images that I have yet taken as a photographer.

When I picked her up I realized that she was likely malnourished.
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