"What they are using this for?" asks Mrs. Iyer
Lady Britomart: There is no moral question in the matter at all, Adolphus. You must simply sell cannons and weapons to people whose cause is right and just, and refuse them to foreigners and criminals.
Undershaft (determinedly):No: none of that. You must keep the true faith of an armourer... to give arms to all men who offer an honest price for them, without respect of person or principles.
- George Bernard Shaw, Major Barbara, Act III -
Here are some images I made at an air show that was held in Bangalore a few days ago. Several countries, including the Russians, Americans and Brits were present peddling their wares and looking bored with Mrs. Iyer asking "But what does it really do, I say?"
Complex technology, fighter jets, "ship busting missiles" and other unique, amazing and incredible instruments of death were laid out in air conditioned sheds. Also present was the unique, amazing and incredible Indian middle class, all guns blazing.
Tappa you will get TAPPA!
Full speed Raju
Actual overheard conversation at the air show
Mr. Iyer: Americans will help us against Pakistan no?
American gentleman in stall: Well sir, we represent freedom and democracy all over the world.
Mr. Iyer: Oho, how much this missile costs?
American: Sir, they are not for sale to the public.
Mr. Iyer: You sold to Saudis,Israelis,Iraqis, Iranians and Kuwaitis. Why not me? Tell i say.
American: I just work here Sir.
Mr. Iyer: That's what the Nazi's said...no?
American: We are no Nazi's sir
Mr. Iyer: And i am not a dictator. So how much?
11 comments:
HILARIOUS! I love the conversation, the photograph of the uniformed sticking his butt out, and the "tappa" one! Air shows are comedy acts, aye?!
Point made.
As always. Also,
:)
VERY VERY JOLLY!
You are nuts :-)
You truly made your point....
Brilliant ...as usual
hi ryan, i have always been a fan of your depection...fantastic shots and excerpts from the conversations. i loved those shots of suryakiran with a kid in front...an exceptional shot when everyone runs inside to click the run of mill shots
Ryan.... lemme first commend you for yet once again producing super imagery. the soldier leaning on the white bar n the girl in front of the formation n the over all look n feel of the imagery is fantabulous. the composition along with the docu moment shows perfectionist in you. absolutely inspiring piece of work n cheers for sharing it with me.
Dei !
Joking about Iyers-a ? Mind it. Next time you eat curd-rice, you shall suffer violent lactic reflux.
No mention of the techies and their err big equipment ?
Beautiful photographs, neat narrative.
Sigh... we love our incredible middle class!
beautiful blog sir, love ur photographs, the way you have connected two different topics "the indian family" and the "aircrafts" is extremely brilliant, went through most of the other blogs too, being a amateur photographer i must say i learned a complete new genre of photography here, thanks a lot
been meaning to read this post since ages. finally got and believe you me ... was worth tagging this. Brilliant stuff Ryan. Keep posting more regularly.
Cheers,
-PP
the conversation is bloody hilarious!!! nice pics btw:)
Post a Comment