this old lady was wandering around pushkar and asking tourists for money - she was an 'opportunity beggar' who lived near the pushkar fair and used this megaevent for some 'fast cash'. i was watching her deal with a american tourist and somehow she managed to get a 100 rupies bill from him - half minute effort for what others have to work for half a day in india. she could not cover her joy about this deal and gave me a grin. perfect moment to ask her to take her picture.
opportunity beggar | gallery: india | ©2005-2008 dietmar eckell | dietmar.eckell@gmail.com
