The captivating green eyes of Rajasthan

25.05.2015 11:00

They are the striking portraits of young and old, but perhaps the most enchanting element of these pictures, is the piercing green eyes looking out.

For photographer Réhahn, the most fascinating thing about visiting new places is the people themselves.

And on a trip to Rajasthan, known as the Land of Kings, in India, he was captivated by the colourful locals - and in particular, their green eyes.

From vibrant turbans to bold moustaches, the French photographer aimed to connect with individuals in a natural way, often using humour to put subjects at ease.

The fascinating photographs were the result of a trip which lasted ten days in Rajasthan, visiting Jaipur, Jodhpur, Pushkar and Jaisalmer.

'It's probably the most colourful country in the world,' Réhahn said.

'People are friendly, easy to talk and have incredible face with beard, moustache or green eyes.

'I remember the first photo in Jaipur was this little 10 year old girl with green eyes. it is now one of my best seller now in my gallery in Hoi An.

I'm a portrait photographer and I think a good photography is when you can capture the soul, read a story in the eyes.'

The 36-year-old has been living in Hoi An, Vietnam, for the last three years, and has gained worldwide publicity for his incredible and insightful images.

His fan page has over 200,000 followers, and his work has been featured in prestigious photographic publications such as National Geographic.

Réhahn recently released a book featuring a compilation of 145 photos, intended to be a diary of the French photographer’s journey in his new homeland, Vietnam, and its people, culture, lifestyle.

Travelling back to India to complete his full collection there, but despite the different culture and language of his subjects, the method he uses is still the same.

'I always sit with them and try to interact, there's not good photo without interaction,' he commented.

'Do you try to be natural in front of a camera? I think the best is when people feel relaxed.'

He said that he found it harder to make the initial connect with his subjects in India due to the language barrier.

Smiling and body language was key to getting people to open up, and he soon found they love photography!

(dailymail.co.uk)