Saturday, November 26, 2011

Fishing boats @ Sassoon Docks... Mumbai.

     Sassoon Docks are the only docks in Mumbai open to the public. It harbors the biggest fish market of Mumbai. Early morning the boats start docking with their booty. By 10 AM the place is deserted! The place happened to be quite unorganized till sometime back. There were no checks on who entered or went out... till the perpetrators of the 26/11 terror attack struck. This was the dock from where the terrorists entered and created havoc in the city. Things have changed now.Unknown faces raise eyebrows. Some semblance of checks have been established. But fortunately life has not changed otherwise. It is still the biggest fish market here and the catch still gets sold out by 10 AM.
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  1. _Frankb10November 26, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    AK, the touch of wash adds form and interest to this work - lovely.
    As for the terrorist attacks, it would appear that no where on this earth is safe from evil people these days.

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  2. BlagaNovember 26, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Your sketch is perfectly done, I can feel the hustle and bustle of the place...

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  3. hmuxoNovember 26, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    This is a beautifully detailed sketch, AK!!

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  4. PatNovember 27, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Love your sketch and the history of the area you give too. :)
    Sad life had to change some because of the diabolical actions, but glad some normality is still there xx

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  5. TitoNovember 27, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Wow!! Beautiful sketch Asit! Ciao.

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  6. padmajaNovember 27, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    It is a fabulous job, just felt like going back to amchi Mumnai!

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  7. JaneNovember 27, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Your sketching is wonderful, with just a few lines, you make an impression of a clutter of boats, really like it. And again, I love the story you tell, a little like sight seeing:-)

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  8. ElviNovember 27, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Uno schizzo bellissimo. E, come ti ho già detto,
    mi piace leggere le tue storie. Mi ricordo bene quell'attentato, ne ha parlato tutto il mondo.Ciao. Elvi

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  9. MA FERREIRANovember 27, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Obrigada por compartilhar a história sobre as docas de Mumbai.
    Seu trabalho, belisimo!!

    Parabéns!!

    Boa semana a vc!!

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  10. african queenNovember 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    very interesting,fast world...
    you show quite beautiful placeit can
    be.......

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  11. Mary Anne CaryNovember 28, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Beautiful sketch, you make it look effortless! Your lines are all loose, but have such a purpose, you have such a good eye!

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  12. ArtiNovember 30, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    This looks like a lovely place to find inspiration!I think you should go back to do more :)

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  13. JaniceNovember 30, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Just beautfiul as always, so inspiring

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  14. Lars KäkerNovember 30, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    A very beautiful sketch and an inspiring blog!
    I follow you.

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  15. Meera RaoDecember 1, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    The sketch brings to mind picture of a busy but quaint fishing village -- I wouldn't have guessed Mumbai! Its often difficult for me to pick a subject to draw especially in a busy place-you have picked and sketched superbly :)

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  16. Laura Sanz MasdeuDecember 2, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Really beautifull sketch! looks very free drawing.

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  17. KalyanDecember 3, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Just beautiful...lovely work!

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  18. Luís BonitoDecember 7, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Hi Asit,
    beautiful sketches and paintings that you make and show in your blog.
    Congratulations !

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  19. Les Créations du Paon d'OrDecember 17, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Wonderful sketches ! Also love your oils and watercolors, you're talented. Thanks for sharing :)

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  20. Liana YarckinJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    great sketch and story. thanks for sharing. i love reading your blog, you have posted less since you have moved.

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  21. AKJanuary 15, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Thanks every one for your encouraging words.

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  22. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    Wonderful sketch AK. It is so enjoyable reading your blog about a world that seems so far away. Very informative and exciting.

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