PICS: Viral #FollowMeTo photo series goes next level beautiful in India

In October 2011, Russian photographer Murad Osmann snapped a shot of his girlfriend, Natalia Zakharova, leading him through a graffitied street in Barcelona.

He posted the image to Instagram, captioned it 'Follow Me' and got an overwhelming positive response. He posted a similarly compelling snap, in a different setting the next day... and then the next and again the next... and so began one of the biggest viral travel-related photo series ever to hit the social media realm. 

Then he did what any Instagrammer worth his salt would do and started categorising them under a single, recognisable hashtag: #followmeto (which has in the meantime inspired many to attempt their own versions)

Follow me #barcelona

A photo posted by Murad Osmann (@muradosmann) on Oct 17, 2011 at 5:16pm PDT

Since that fateful day in October, Natalia has led Murad through some of the most picturesque places in the world, including various destinations in Italy, France, China, the US and Indonesia, to mention but a few. 

However, the couple have teamed up to produce some of the most aesthetically pleasing photographs of their career during a recent adventure around India. 

With classic India sights and attractions forming the backdrop, Natalia is decked out in lavish colourful outfits, all with a definite subcontinental slant. 

Check out the latest, stunning #followmeto snaps

#followmeto Amer Fort in Jaipur India with @yourleo. It was an amazing trip with a lot of stories and photos to share. This is just a beginning :). Big thanks to the great team of @bazaarbridein

A photo posted by Murad Osmann (@muradosmann) on Feb 24, 2015 at 10:52am PST

#followmeto the great Taj Mahal with @yourleo. It is hard to explain the emotions that you feel the first time you see the Taj Mahal through the entrance doors. It truly is one of the world's best wonders.

A photo posted by Murad Osmann (@muradosmann) on Mar 11, 2015 at 10:03am PDT

#followmeto Udaipur, India with @yourleo. After visiting New Delhi, Varanasi, Agra and Jaipur, we have decided that we want to rest at the final destination and Udaipur was the best choice. Of course we didn’t sit still and took a photo at this amazing palace in the middle of the lake………………………………………………………………………………....................... With this photo we are starting our new year-long creative collaboration #LeTourDeBochic

A photo posted by Murad Osmann (@muradosmann) on Mar 28, 2015 at 11:32am PDT

#followmeto Varanasi with @yourleo. It was the city we were most excited about visiting having seen so many photos and videos of it. Hindus believe that Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world. Big thanks to @bazaarbridein

A photo posted by Murad Osmann (@muradosmann) on Apr 3, 2015 at 9:03am PDT

#followmeto Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi with @yourleo. It is the largest mosque in India and its scope amazes you. There is a very loud market surrounding it and yet with every step as you walk inside you become more and more peaceful and relaxed.

A photo posted by Murad Osmann (@muradosmann) on Apr 10, 2015 at 11:23am PDT

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