Where was this photo taken and what brought you to this destination?

This was taken from a landing just in front of the Baha'i House of Worship (pictured in the top left corner), in New Dehli, India. This was one of the coldest days of our trip (at only 14 degrees celcius) and it was about to start raining. Looking into the crowd, we didn't know if people were coming or going - the mass of people was simply amazing! This photo only shows a small section of the grounds, and that day the House of Worship had 40,000 visitors go through it's doors.

I have always wanted to travel to India to see the reality behind what Bollywood portrays, and have read many books about India. Let's say this has been a passionate love affair for many years... so to really get a feel for the country, I decided to volunteer some time at the Baha'i House of Worship when the opportunity was presented to me.

What inspired you to take this photo?

I couldn't believe that 40,000 people would decide to visit a place of worship, randomly, for no reason other than to offer their respect to the Being or God that is worshipped by that religion. The spiritual force and the energy that surrounds this place, was amazing. The sea of colour with all the women dressed in traditional clothes, was unbelievable. It was like staring into the rainbow, and I wanted to keep that image for later.

Did you set it up or did it just happen?

In India, you can't set up anything - any plans you have are head-wobbled away.... this was very much an impromptu picture taken as I was rushing towards the lunch room for my break.

What does this photo mean to you? Why is it your favourite photo?

It reminds me of the head wobbling sounds and colours that India thrusts into your face. The jingle jangle of the bells and bracelets the women wear, the koln on the kids eyes, the colours of the saris, and the smell of the curries is a memory that will never leave you... The photo shows me the power of faith and prayer that people can have, and the hope that this can bring to someone's life. This is one of my favourite photos of my trip to India.