Every Thursday, we will feature some of our favorite travel stories found on Sosauce. We call it our “Weekly Wow” as these excerpts are not records of your standard trip to a Parisian cafe but those experiences that widen the eyes and drop the jaw. You’ll gain access to the story told first hand and will also see how you can tell your own fascinating stories on Sosauce. Last week we told of Schuyler’s lock picking exploits in the Netherlands. This week it’s Edward’s focus on the people of India.

Sometimes nothing creates more intrigue than the frozen emotion captured on the faces of humanity. India, the seventh largest country (in terms of geography, second largest in terms of population- 1.2 billion people), is as diverse as the day is from the night. The very rich are mixed with the very poor. Eighty percent of the country is Hindu but Islam and Christianity are growing. India boasts beautiful beaches and the Himalayan mountains, bustling cities and deep jungles, all of which lead to a vast array of different cultures, joys, and power struggles. Edward, an avid sailor, was able to capture the effect of these elements on the varying faces of India’s people. The images speak loudly and penetrate the soul.

Each face tells a story, different from the rest. Toil, ceremony, and play, all vital elements of an individual’s life and in aggregate, clues to any culture.

To see the rest of Edward’s photos from India click here. You can also view his Sosauce Trip to see the destinations he visited.

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