One of the things I found most impressive as I made my way through India and Nepal, was just how frugal everyone seemed to be. Items that I'm certain would so quickly have been discarded in the West were tended to and repaired as things of value.
Watching this sweet old man work on the rusty remnants of his bicycle touched me deeply. His goats nearby – his modest bed in the background. No walls – no roof – just a simple, uncluttered, open-air space in which to live and work.
Such a beautiful example of true humility.
camera: Canon EOS 5D Markii
lens: 85mmf1.2L Prime
specs: ISO 160 - f2.8 - 1/800 sec
date / location: 5 December 2009 / Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India