Asian Trips South India Album 6/X: Crossing Karnataka State: GOA to MYSORE by Hassan: HALEBID & BELUR TEMPLES: HOYSALA WONDERS

All photographs are of professional quality, you have brought life to the statues of temples of Hoysalas of Halebidu and Belur. Social life (paddy harvesting) has been brought out its minute details. Not seen yet your other albums, I am sure they will be delights for the eyes. From the albums details one can conclude that you are a world traveler. I wish you all the best for your future travel endeavors and hoping to get the best clicks from you. ACHYUTHA RN, Mysore, India

said achyutha4 2007.05.10 at 02:43:45 PDT

Hi! Happy New Year! I am waiting for your album trip to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Thanks and best wishes from Texas, Kyvannguyen.

said kyvannguyen 2006.01.04 at 04:18:06 PST

You made my mouth water when you were talking about the blackberries. We were there at the wrong season for that, but they do have great fruit. I can attest to that. This is a wonderful album. I have not been to India, but you make it look so good. Dianna

said diannataylorcrumpl... 2005.11.24 at 06:52:19 PST

Jacques, thank you so very much for your best wishes on my Tuscany album being featured. Your words of appreciation mean a lot to me. Warm regards. Suresh

said suresh_krishna 2005.11.14 at 03:20:21 PST

Dear Jacques,your pictures are very nice,very beautiful.it's a pleasure to look at. Congratulation Anne-Marie (Belgique)

said aquillon 2005.09.03 at 20:21:55 PDT

A diverse and expansive country that marries the exotic with the historical. Many different flavours, cultures, religions, people, architecture, and music to collide in a huge captivating extravaganza and can't help but get swept up in the enchantment. You have documented a thorough account of your many trips around much of the country and capture the true essence of what India possess. Every photo has a personal story and charm to it! Many thanks always Jacques for sharing the magic that India keeps in her pocket. Warm smiles and friendship, amy

said kester110 2005.07.14 at 02:41:12 PDT

Dear Jacques! I apologize for not writing sooner, I looked many times at this wonderful album, and wanted to write more, but I had an extremely busy week, and never had a chance... It's another fantastic album, full of art, people, life and history! The photographs are beautiful both in quality and in the choice of subjects, all artistic and documentary at the same time! My favorites are so many: #1 (the little girl),7 (Karnataka River Fishermen); 9 (the yellow flowers); 12, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 37 - (the Eswara temple pictures are splendid! - I love the black statues); 38- gorgeous boy smiling; 42; 43, 44, 51, 53 54, 55, 58, 59(the columns); 60 (amazing!), 61, 63 (black columns); 65, 67 (the black statues are superb!); 72, 73 (the market colors); 76 (amazing portrait of the farmer!); 77, 78 (the ginger plantation is unbelievably beautiful and interesting); 79 (the farmhouse with such as lovely pond with waterlilies and purple flowers, and the splendid peacefulness); 81 (the cart and sugar cane plantation); 83 (the harvest scenery); and the Mysore lighted like a dream. I truly believe you are a great photo-journalist! Not only you make quality photos, but you document the daily life, the people, the architecture in a way that makes so fascinating for the viwer! This is a gorgeous album! Congratulations, and BON VOYAGE! in your upcoming trip! Love, Ina

said inicolae 2005.06.07 at 06:20:43 PDT

Hi Jacques. Thanks as always for invite me to see your fantastic albums. As always itell you that your job as perfect reportage. yes...i'm sure...perfect photoreportage. I hope that one day i'll can see your albums on a touristic magazine. Maurizio.Italy

said mauriziomalangone 2005.06.05 at 10:14:10 PDT

Mon tres cher Ami, Here you are mesmerizing us all again with one more jewel!!! What can I say when faced by such beauty????The sculpures at the two temples,Halebid Hoysala and Balur, are beyond imagination! I only saw the album once, I MUST come back and see it at slow pace.I loved photo NO.8, which is a perfect tropical landscape; No.80 is a great shot!!! Magnificent! And, for once, I may say I like the young man in photo No.82 - really handsome!After watching your albums it is indeed no need to go to India and face the cobras, now is it???Gros bisous pour Vous et Pierre, Gabriela

said shukun20 2005.06.05 at 07:44:28 PDT

Hello Jacques! What a perfect, fascinating and well documented trip to Belur and Halebid!! It is one of my favourite spots as far as detailed stone carvings are concerned. Last time I was there was some 25 years ago when the children were younger! I have always been astounded by the intricacy of the work which you have brought out so well in pictures # 25,26,28,36,43,44,47,58 and 59. The picture of Karnataka beach #4 is a photographer's delight, so is the river scene #7. The market pictures and the flowers were also delightful. I am happy you were able to visit Halebid. Thank you too for the very appreciative comments in my guestbook on my Uzbek album. I am glad you enjoyed it. I value your comments as a friend and as a great photographer and chronicler. You must be getting ready for the long trip. I wish you all the luck and look forward to your beautiful pictures. Bon Voyage! Best wishes and warm regards to Pierre abd you, Suresh

said suresh_krishna 2005.06.05 at 06:26:47 PDT

CIAO Jacques! It seem that preparing a new wonderfl trip to the other side of the sea isn't an obstacle for your creativity and for your love for art! This one is another fantastic album from this beautiful country and about its incredible art. As usual you make a great portrait of India secrets and you have captured also its fantastic smiles (like in the cover). Waiting your new creations I send you my hug and my thanks to show me ALL this beauties around the world. Have NICE holidays!!! Ruggero

said tfrarug 2005.06.04 at 02:38:50 PDT

A magnificent album, Jacques - my congratulations. I enjoyed the entire slide show from beginning to end - the scenery, the people and flowers. I was most impressed with the intricacy of the temple detail, wondering if each figure - people, elephants, etc. were produced individually, or if they had worked out some form of mass production? Whatever the case, the detail is just amazing. Also enjoyed seeing the illuminations at the end of your album - much better than Disneyland.... Once again, enjoy your trip to US and Canada! Bon voyage! Best wishes, bruno

said francismi 2005.06.03 at 15:53:20 PDT

Beautiful album Jacques!!Thanks for sharing your awesome photos with me...Bless you,Syble

said smorgano57 2005.06.03 at 12:34:06 PDT

Merci infiniment de cette invitation au voyage ... sans cobra. Les photos, splendides comme d'habitude, nous instruisent et nous ravissent. Fin de ce message sans accents ! Bon retour en France. Bien amicalement. Padre.

said padre1948 2005.06.03 at 12:10:04 PDT

Another amazing tour of far away places. The Temple lit up at night looks almost magical. I wouldn't ever see these amazing places if it weren't for you my friend. Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous travels with us. Safe journey...Lorrie

said sodapop90 2005.06.03 at 11:13:49 PDT

Jacques, these are treasures! The Incredible Smiles of India are all superb - you have such a gift for bringing out the best in people. The night shots are astounding, and the details of the temple are very intriguing. But I think the photo I like best is #81 - the hay truck. It's so "real". Have a great trip to the US. I wish we could meet up while you're here, but I guess it is not meant to be this time. I'm looking forward to the photo journey when you return. All my best to you and Pierre! Warm hugs, Beth

said bvillanyi 2005.06.03 at 10:12:18 PDT

Quelles merveilleuses photos ! Merci Jacques de nous offrir tant de splendeurs. C'est un regal et ça donne envie de faire tout de suite sa valise et d'y aller immediatement. Bien amicalement. Ange

said anortega 2005.06.03 at 09:50:46 PDT

Hello Jacques!! Another wonderous album with beautiful people and architecture and landscapes. You are able to bring it all to live. Thanks!!!Trudy

said hamiltrudy1 2005.06.03 at 08:22:55 PDT