Hundred thirty eight

Waited for the rain to stop. Just outside the door, a big puddle of water was there, skillfully I crossed that, had no intention of my feet getting wet. Sill, it was drizzling, walked up to the car. Unique odour prevails inside the car during the rainy season. Started the car, diesel engine came to life with an irritating sound.  Here no one has time, one bike, two cars just waiting impatiently for us to reverse and before I reversed the car one car sneaked through the narrow gap. The next stop was a temple. It is wet all over; I have to take off my slippers, wet feeling hmmm I am not liking it. The temple was peaceful except for a swarm of flies! they don't bite but irritates you to the core, just like some people don't harm you but irritates by all means. The temple bells are ringing, people are praying and I am searching for a mobile signal so I can get the latest updates on Wimbledon finals.

- trying to write some fiction.

Hansa - All about passion

Life is all about passion. On March 4^th there was a vintage car rally in Mumbai . Taking photos of these vintage cars is a photographer’s delight. I reached the venue by 7.15 Am. I had very little clue about this rally and never expected so many cars. Cars were parked from left side of the road.  Ford, Rolls Royce, FIAT,......... few I knew but rest were new to me. I was surprised to see these cars in absolute working condition. My assumption was, they are like old, dusty and antique museum kind cars. No. They were shining, polished, no dust and in perfectly working condition. Many of them looked newer than 2011 model cars!!!!!!!!!

Hansa 1100

I was in a hurry to capture as many cars as possible. Crowd was getting more. At least 3 to 5 photographers were found around each car. The vintage cars were arriving to the venue one by one. Owners were very proud and happy as they drove slowly into the venue. One such car was parked and the owner got down from the car. I rushed towards that car to take a snap, before the crowd come in. The owner was a gentleman may be in his 60s. He looked at me, and said, “young man, she is rare and unique, only one in India” I was just looking at him, he continued, “she is a beauty” I said, “of course sir” . He walked away from the car. The car name was Hansa  and an unknown name for me. Internet search gave me following details. However, there were not much details available on net, and the production year and models are given differently in different websites. I figured out that, this Hansa is 1934, Hansa 1100, a German car 

Look at the dashboard!!

As I was taking photos of this beautiful car , I noticed one senior gentleman was looking at the car, as if he wants something from it. I looked at him, and said “beautiful, isn’t it?” he said yes, still looking at the car, I asked him is it your family car, since he resembled the owner of the car. He said oh no.. "I am wondering who has done the painting job for this car, fabulous work". He continued, "I am waiting for the owner of this car, to ask about the paint job". He said " my car is that Merc across the street". I stood there, “PASSION” this old man wants to know how paint job is done on the other car, so he can get it done for his car. Wow, I felt what I am doing with my life? Do I have a single hobby or job with such passion?

Proud owner