The camel traders
Amidst the desert landscape of northern India's Rajasthan state, several camel traders wait to eat a meal.
Inhospitable as the surroundings might seem, these men are here for a festive occasion. They have come to take part in Pushkar Fair, one of the most popular trading fairs in India. The event draws hordes of tourists who come to see thousands of animals, mostly camels, being bought and sold.
A trader wearing traditional headgear stands in front of a herd of camels in the early morning.
Another merchant leads a row of camels at the fair.
A trader points others down a new track as they arrive with their animals.
A merchant tries to push back one of the huge beasts.
Traders try to control a camel after attaching a ring to its nose.
A camel dealer wearing a traditional turban stands with his animals.
A trader feeds his camels just after dawn.
Another trader prays while holding burning incense sticks.
A man plays a traditional instrument to attract tourists.
A trader fixes a fellow merchant's ear ornament.
A woman at the fair collects camel dung to be used as cooking fuel.
Merchants wearing orange turbans sit among their animals.
A group of men sit on the ground as they have a drink.
Several traders rest in the desert.
Merchants cover themselves with blankets as they rest at the end of the day.
Traders warm themselves by a fire in the early morning.
