Freelance researcher in cultural anthropology, India keeps calling me… I spend there most of my time, mostly in a village next to Benares. Across the river lives the Maharadjah, I've built my house next to his Palace, along river Ganga. A place of all dream… When in France, Paris is my resting place.

Since june 08 I'm roaming India extensively. Please forgive me if I don't answer your message, I'm seldom on the Net.

Link to my Imagekind gallery Great quality print ! I've tried it, enrapturing top quality..

Contact : blanchegauri@free.fr

Eli Shams - View my most interesting photos on Flickriver


November 05, trying to find a nice angle in a small hut where a ritual was going on…

My website dedicated to Mother India is in french, sorry. Quite documented…

Photos of Elishams (3)

  • Mysore Palace, Mysore, India [+1 in comment] by LalitChetry
  • how can i not share these? by i n i m i n i
  • Things i Love Thursdays!: {India edition} by **Marit**
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Elishams' favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,582)

  • S W I N G. Phnom Penh by Claude Renault (Away again)
  • Yellow Woman in the Roses Petals, Rajasthan, India by Charlottine'sPics ... INDIA + MOROCCO
  • Please Donate For Japan Earthquake by Petit Ming
  • sea by alight
  • Shy coquetry by Yilud
  • Erie by Nav A.
  • sunset over the pond by >> Anne (ex tataouane, partially submerged)
  • Pyramide du Louvres by Yann Beauson
  • Temple Holi Festival - Vrindavan - Uttar Pradesh - India - Sylvain Brajeul-1 by Sylvain Brajeul
  • by pj58
  • by Sinsong
  • Farming by Nagatta(나같아) Very busy
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Testimonials (14)

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    Laurent.Rappa says:

    "Des photos absolument superbes!!! j'aime venir me ressourcer dans toutes ses somptueuses couleurs
    Merci de nous faire partager cet amour des gens"

    29th March, 2008

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    Merlechanteur says:

    "Au fil des images, Eli shams nous emmène dans son Inde magique. Au début, on découvre, puis nous continuons le voyage. Nous parcourons villes et chemins pleins de rencontres. Loin de l'exotisme facile.Une proximité où nous finissons par faire partie de ce quotidien qui n'est pas le nôtre. Alors, continue à nous faire partage ce voyage que nous accompagnons pas à pas. Que Brahma, Shiva et tous les Dieux bienfaisants t'accompagnent. M."

    17th February, 2008

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    Shrimaitreya says:

    "Eli is one of my first and most dear friends here on flickr. Her work inspires me a lot. What I like the most about her pictures is that they capture the very essence I love about India: dignity, spirituality, deep love, humility, eternity... That essence that can't be described with words.
    I hope that she will continue to shoot for us. Thank you for your generosity Eli. Namaskar!"

    13th October, 2007

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    amma_maw says:

    "Eli's eye on the world and its people feeds my soul. Through her lens and heart I am transported....walking alongside her, looking deeply into the eyes of the people she meets and photographs with such love and respect. She colors my life with her travels and art. Thank you, Eli!"

    24th June, 2007

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    ToBNot2B says:

    "Eli! You are great photographer who brings real life of time and place where you go and always captured very intresting images with details!
    Alwayas enjoy you worksmanships"

    17th March, 2007

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    Nav A. says:

    "I AM A HUGE FAN OF ELI

    she is a grand photographer and a SUPER person who loves everyone and makes everyone feel important and appreciated. I wish there were more people like her."

    8th December, 2006

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    J I G I S H A a.k.a Nitin Badhwar says:

    "I don't know how I got delayed in writing this for Eli.
    "Mujhay Shama Karna Eli "
    Eli is the best and most gentle person I ever met in flickr as well as in real life.She has a brave heart ,open mind and biggest thing is her dedication towards India and Hinduism .Although I am a Hindu but I even don't know as much as Eli do.What else I can say....she is my best friend and will always remain in my heart .Her photographs are simply best and speakes themselves.....Whenever I get a chance to meet Eli again,will never miss that....She is one of the dedicated person in this world I come across.

    All the best Eli

    Regards & Love

    Nitin Badhwar"

    27th November, 2006

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    Nadine1016 says:

    "i have enjoyed Elisham's work from the beginning of my Flickr days..i have seen her grow and grow and become such an exceptional photographer. Her narratives add to the richness of her documentation....but it is her compassion, warmth, joy and love for India and the People that i appreciate as well...She is a treasured Flickr friend."

    20th November, 2006

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    Stox - Ideas Playground says:

    "Photographs of elishams give always a lot of details, I love the great colorfull series of portrait, a piece of the indian life with a lot of sun ! I love the general atmosphere of the photographs and explanations with these."

    10th June, 2006

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    arttulip100561 says:

    "There are only a handful of photographers whose photos I can identify, the greats of history, and elishams. Her love of the people of India is profoundly expressed in every photo. She doesn't just glance at people and shoot, she knows who she captures and tells the viewer something important about every life. I never had a desire to go to India until seeing her photos, now I have to go, if there is a way, I will go."

    21st May, 2006

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    Zenith Phuong says:

    "what i admire her is her love for the people, for the country and anything related to INDIA. Her photos are diverse in styles, colors and emotions but all are fantastic.

    im particularly interested in the journalistic elements, which are apparent in her stream!

    thank you for showing us INCREDIBLE INDIA! ;)"

    29th April, 2006

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    Milapsinh Jadeja says:

    "See the real india.... beautiful coverage of india and its hidden beauty..
    i guess i need not write any testimonial for her as her pictures itself are beyond my words..
    truly beautiful work."

    20th April, 2006

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    babasteve says:

    "The work of elishams was an unexpected goldmine for me. Somehow I stumbled upon it and have been enthralled ever since. Her insight into the everyday workings of the world around her are so evident. But what captivates me is her skill in capturing the sights, moods, emotions, subtlties, colors, and people with her camera. Every shot takes me into her world where I can get lost in exploration. Thanks!"

    24th March, 2006

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    Ten Directions says:

    "Elisham's great love of India and its people shine brightly through her photos. The intimacy found in the portraits comes from her deep compassion. I am so grateful that she shares these wonderful photos. I learn so much from them."

    10th November, 2005

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