"I have taken literally thousands of photos while traveling in India, but I chose this one because it captures the essence of my first trip to India, when I traveled from one end of the country to the other over six months in 2005-06. The photo was taken on the shaded terrace of the Taj Mahal, right outside the entrance to the tomb of Emperor Shah Jehan and his wife Mumtaz. A large group of women from an extended family asked to have their picture taken with me, and you can see how friendly they are, and how much I am enjoying myself. I think my openness to the people, the culture and the experience of being in India contributed in large part to the success of my trip."