One of my co-workers in the States commented on how beautiful the city of Chennai is. I tried to give a different perspective with these pictures, but the pictures still do not convey how dirty and poor the the city is. These pictures were taken within walking distance of my apartment.
Behind all the shops that line the roads are the back alleys where people live. I haven't ventured down these alleys. It feels like I would be walking into their living rooms uninvited.