tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62335808393621479512012-01-30T06:29:29.543+03:00A few memories, sentiments and tales of my travels mainly in India, an attempt at photography, and at times, some reflections on other topics.indicaspecieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04082836899942612554noreply@blogger.comBlogger2881100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6233580839362147951.post-3726791963322461962011-04-02T20:31:00.004+03:002011-04-02T20:38:07.259+03:00

India wins the 2011 World Cup.Yay!Victory, sweet victory!Congratulations Dhoni and the Indian cricket team.Cheers to all those who celebrate.

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For the past few days, I've been travelling in India.Today I spent a few hours in and around Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore (okay, am not going to say Bengaluru as I still fancy the Anglicized name of the City) where the India vs England cricket match was going on earlier today. These pictures were shot using a Nikon D300 using a standard Nikkor 18-55 mm lens, hours before the match was to begin.

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Microfiction Monday time again.Thanks Susan at Stonyriver.Here is this week’s illustration provided by her, and my stories on it in less than 140 characters.<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

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Our human eyes are cool organs. They automatically adjust for changing lighting conditions so effortlessly. We expect the same kind of results from our cameras, but there are times when photography can be tricky. Such as at twilight, for it is that time after the sun sets but before the night sets in fully.I like to photograph lamps. Visitors frequenting my blog may have figured that out

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Thanks to Susan for hostingMicrofiction Mondaywhere a picture paints 140 characters, or even fewer.~~~On this Valentine's Day, my post titled Rhapsody is the ecstatic expression of feelings of the young man in the photograph below to the woman he loves (while ignoring the chaperones around her...haha!) :I love your glances. Each time you smile, I skip a heartbeat. With your radiant face and

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On her wedding dayBeawar, AjmerIndia~~~Other Saturday Smiles:Canine LoveFrom Bhatta VillageSunglassesAdam & EvesBalloon SellersAndySmiles from Indore

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A few days back, I was skywatching on my way back from an excursion into the Desert...I stopped my vehicle and took a few shots of the setting sun...Captured a vehicle zipping through on the other side of the road...Colors in the sky turned into deeper shades in no time...All pictures shot from the window of my vehicle as this last one indicates...~~~Thanks to Klaus and the Skywatch team ofWren,

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The title of my post today is the name written on the yacht, or is it a boat? I would not be able to tell the difference. Looks like a private recreational boat.I am not much of a sea going person. I love the mountains more, but to be among those, I'll have to make trips out of this country.The weather is still pleasant around here. It rained a bit last night, and this morning it is bright and

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A few days back, I was out in the desert and reached the Camel Club. There were some interesting scenes but nothing was comparable to the feeling I experienced watching innocent children filled with wonder and joy.~~~Go participate in the meme toShow Your Worldat:My World Tuesday

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Thanks to Susan for hostingMicrofiction Mondaywhere a picture paints 140 characters, or even fewer.Here's this week's picture, and my story below to go with it.~~~Everyone rushed into their sanctuaries, animals and birds too.Wind stopped howling.There was an eerie silence..for it was time for the clock to strike...thirteen!

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My shadow shot for this week is from my archives.It was late evening. The lighting was dim and I shot these pictures in a hurry on my way out after enjoying a good cup of coffee at the Clarke’s Hotel, Khajuraho.Every region of India has its unique style of creative expression. Madhya Pradesh and its tribal art is famous, whether art that is directly created on the wall or metal art hung on the

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One evening, on the way from Jodhpur to Ajmer..."Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend."~Corey Ford Other Saturday Smiles:From Bhatta VillageSunglassesAdam & EvesBalloon SellersAndySmiles from Indore

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Last weekend, I spent the entire day out deep into the desert. After a trip to the Camel Racing Club and a late lunch at a Farm, I was heading back to the City.A few minutes into the hour long return journey, the sun was getting ready to set, and while on the lonely road, I kept glancing out at the sky. Driving at a speed of approximately 100-120 kms, I had to screech my brakes when I saw this

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This post is in response to those who inquired what I have been uptobecause it’s been a while since I’ve been active in the blog world,and also others who may be interested in my photographs.~~~The weather in Kuwait has been pleasant lately. After my return from India, Rajasthan trip in particular, I have been spending considerable time outdoors. It has been a good time living out my hobbies and

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On this day......I remember the words of my school teacher who first explained to me the significance of the Republic Day....I feel honoured to be a self-confident citizen of the largest democracy in the world....I shall remember that the outbursts of emotions and fervour of patriotism is not to be abused but to remember that a person is not bound by a certain area of land, mountains, rivers or

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Greetings. I am taking a small break from blogging.I'm leaving on another trip today. To Rajasthan, again! See you all in a few days.~~~“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”~Author unknown

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I'm singing theLouis Armstrongversion of this trackas I put up this post for MY WORLD TUESDAY~~~ MussoorieI see trees of green, red roses tooMy room with a viewI see them bloom, for me and youWildflowersAnd I think to myself...What a wonderful world!I see skies of blue, and clouds of whiteCamel Back's RoadThe bright blessed day, the dark sacred nightA late evening moonAnd I think to myself...What

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Shadow Shot SundayScenic Sunday~~~My entry for this week is from my archives of photographs shot in Petra of Jordan which needs no introduction.Near the SiqI am posting two photographs, one of a typical scenery shot near Wadhi Al-Mudhlim above, the other of what the locals call as Al-Khazneh when it was cast with the shade of the tall mountains around.The Treasury, also called Al KhaznehThe

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BhattaMussoorie-Dehradun RoadUttarakhandIndiaOther Saturday Smiles:SunglassesAdam & EvesBalloon SellersAndySmiles from Indore

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To see more skies from around the world, go visit Sky Watch and click on the thumbnail photographs there~~~Near the Scientific Center Kuwait

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The Tungabhadra River, formed by the confluence of Tunga and Bhadra, in the southern part of India flows from Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh. From then on, it joins as the chief tributary of the Krishna River.The Tungabhadra Dam was constructed to harness the River water. What I like about dams is that they help with irrigation, farming, in producing hydroelectricity and I'm sure there are other

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Shadow Shot Sunday~~~PittsburghPennsylvaniaPicture shot from Monongahela InclinePicture shot from Fagan OverlookWhile on top of the Mount Washington, I waited long enough to watch the play of sun and the shadows it cast over Pittsburgh through the remainder of the evening. I am always fascinated about the profound interconnection between the Sun and the Earth.The real voyage of discovery consists

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I started a Saturday Smile post on October 30, 2010 and since then have been posting a photograph of a smile or smiles every week. Here are the smiles for this week:Keith and Karenwith their nannyOther Saturday Smiles:Adam & EvesBalloon SellersAndySmiles from Indore

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Watery Wednesdayhosted by 2sweetnsaxyandOutdoor Wednesdayhosted by Susan~~~It is pleasant weather here these days and last week when I went for my usual walk, I carried my camera along. Stopping near the Scientific Center, I watched the sun getting ready to set, and tried to capture some of the changing colors in the sky.Here are a few shots, posted SOOC:

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My World Tuesday~~~The photographs here are of the Vidhana Soudha, located in Bangalore (Bengaluru), which is the seat of Karnataka’s secretariat and legislative assembly. It is constructed in the Neo-Dravidian style and also incorporates Indo-Saracenic elements of architecture.Ayyo Appa... Constitutional breakdownConflicts and conspiraciesPeddling of politiciansLand grabbing, horse tradingLand

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Life is better with a splash ofYellow ~~~Sunrise - Ootyhours of darkness endradiance of morning lightat the crack of dawn

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Scenic Sunday and Today's FlowersValley of FlowersUttarakhandIndiaHeight from MSL:3,200 - 6,600 meters(10,500 - 21,600 feet) The white gleam..As the sun wakes...The white fadesInto green...And I watch in aweAs the nature breathes inColors...-Signed: The Bar Girl.(Words left behind by the Bar Girl here)Detailed post on my trek to the Valley: A Day in the Valley

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Adam with his two young "aunts"whom he addresses by their names

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It was a beautiful sunset a few days back. I got my camera out and shot these pictures from my bedroom window:17:3617:3717:38Then I also included my reading lamp in the picture...17:45~~~Go view skies from all over the planet at:Sky Watch~~~

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Go visit Watery Wednesday for more shots and their related stories.~~~River Alaknanda near BadrinathThe Alaknanda is a river in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the two headstreams of the Ganges. The Alaknanda begins its journey from the Himalayan mountains.Mana VillageA 4 km walk from Badrinath along the Alaknanda river and past fields divided by dry stone walls leads to tiny Mana

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Visit Mellow Yellow for more images in Yellow. ~~~In Egypt, under Ptolemy II, a road was built linking Marsa Alam and Edfu and is still in use. Tourists wishing to travel on this route used to do that in convoys until the recent past, and probably still do. Taxi operators need to take prior permission from the relevant authorities before transporting tourists.I travelled on this road from Marsa

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Do also visitShadow Shot SundayandScenic SundayandOne Single Impressionfor more on its prompt: Echoes~~~Manali, Himachal PradeshTraversing long stretchesAlong snake like roadsI discover ManaliAnd its imposingBrown peaksGlaciers tucked inPristine waters flowingPeaceful and sereneAbundance ofNatural beautySpectrum ofHimalayan landscapeClouds in motionBring change in sceneryMoving overMountain

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Balloon SellersErnakulam

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I'm watching many more skies at Skywatch Friday.Go have a look, and participate in the fun.~~~A small part of the 2,400 kms of our planet's highest mountain range, the Himalayas, as seen from two states in India.Valley of FlowersUttarakhandManaliHimachal Pradesh

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~~~The River Narmada plunges in a waterfall known as Dhuandhar Falls or the smoke cascade. The plunge is so powerful that its roar can be heard from a disance. These Falls are a spectacular sight of nature's power.Dhuandhar FallsBhedaghat, JabalpurMadhya Pradesh

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Go visit My World.It is a place where you show others the area around you and become a virtual tourist guide. ~~~Manali, Himachal Pradesh I hide...I peek, and smile...I pose...I share a secret....I listen...

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Go visit because life could be better with a splash of Yellow.~~~Manali, Himachal Pradesh~~~I drew a lineI drew a line for youOh what a thing to doAnd it was all yellow~ Coldplay

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I've discovered an interesting place where you can post your photographs for Shadow Shot Sunday.Here's my picture shot one bright afternoon in the premises of a winery in Napa Valley.~~~I like the shadows of the clay pot, and the tree branches , and also the scenery in the background. What do you think?

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Andy, who celebrated his birthday yesterdayKuwait

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I'm watching many more skies at Skywatch Friday.Go have a look, and participate in the fun.~~~Hatta(at the border of Oman)United Arab EmiratesSkywatching, literally!

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Find more photographs of Water Wednesday here.~~~Boat House, also called KettuvellamAlappuzha is a town in Kerala, India with picturesque scenery and includes canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons. It is sometimes described as Venice of the East.

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Go visit our beautiful world around the globe at My World Tuesday. ~~~Look upon the verdant green hills...Delight in the beauty that surrounds you...The landscape belongs to the person who looks at it.~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Go visit Mellow Yellow because life seems better with a splash of Yellow. ~~~This picture was shot while at a store, and I think it is apt for the occasion.Here's another one and it also includes the skeleton of Paul, the Octopus from Oberhausen who died a few days back. (I guess its tentacles are bound together in sets of two...haha!) Oh, to those sensitive ones out there, I agree with you, it

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It's Halloween time....again!A year has flown by since I spent Halloweenwalking around in the streets of New York.Happy Halloween....to all those who celebrate.October 31, 2009, New York

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Near the Rajwada Holkar PalaceIndore

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Thanks to the Skywatch team members, we now have a variety of skies to enjoy. Go now and admire as many as you can.~~~View from Mosque to TombRainy season is a good time to explore the beauty of Mandu in Madhya Pradesh. There are a number of interesting places to see in Mandu. Whizzing pastSlightly to the left, off the main road is Darya Khan’s Group of Monuments. Darya Khan is known to be an

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My World is a place where you show visitors to your blog the area around you and become their virtual tourist guide.~~~I was in Ajmer last month, and got an opportunity to spend some time in a few villages there. Gudi was one such village.Greenery of GudiIn Gudi, the villagers were seen working hard, whether it was with their agricultural jobs, or taking care of their simple homes and families.

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View images from around the world at SkyWatch Friday.~~~One day on my way back from exploring the magnificent Amer Fort in Jaipur, I heard this little fellow asking me to shoot a picture of him...I did, and then he asked if I could take a shot of him gazing at the Aravalli hills...Then he gave a pose of his side...Then one more with the background to the entrance to the Fort...And then when I

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I’m back from my Rajasthan trip.The first thing that impressed me most about this trip was the lush greenery throughout the regions I travelled. Of course, abundant rains this year is the main reason for it. After all, Rajasthan is not just about being a Registhan (desert)! Gazing at the lush Aravalli mountains range, especially on misty mornings, was delightful.My tour included travelling mainly

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My schedule has been hectic lately. In spite of that, I had begun writing the most important story of Mandu: the love story of Baz Bahadur and Roopmati. To those interested in my posts on Mandu, unfortunately I cannot continue that now because, fortunately I have got another opportunity to travel, thanks to Eid holidays in this part of the world.So I am setting out on another journey, taking a

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Skywatch~~~Until I reached Mandu I did not know who Hoshang Shah was. Travel does introduce us to, inter alia, interesting historical figures that we would not have otherwise bothered to find out about, isn’t it? At the first glance of Hoshang Shah’s Mausoleum in Mandu, the initial thought that crops up is: C'est Magnifique (It's Magnificent).I do not know much neither about his life and

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Strolling through Mandu, I find another group of monuments comprising of the Jami Masjid, the Tomb of Mahmud Khilji and Ashrafi Mahal and the Hoshang Shah’s Mausoleum.The mosque in red sandstone that greets me in the center of the village of Mandu, on a huge raised plinth with rows of tiny arched chambers, is the Jami Masjid.Built around 1454, it is alleged to be modelled on the famous Omayyed

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It is a starlit sky. The dancers, musicians, the other artists and entertainers are dressed in their finest best. Lanterns are lit and decorated all over the palace grounds. Music fills up the open halls of the Jahaz Mahal. Sultan Ghiyathuddin Khilji and his trusted men wait for the arrival of the esteemed guest of the evening, Jahangir. The Kathak artists, well trained to be on their feet

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View a variety of skies around the world at Skywatch here.~~~The Hindola Mahal is styled as the 'Swinging Palace' for its unique architecture with its sidewalls sloping majestically as if swinging.This Palace is presumed to be constructed by Sultan Ghiyathuddin Khilji (AD 1469-1500) mainly to use as an Audience Hall. The T-shaped projection at the northern end was added later probably for ladies

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“There is fragrance in the air” I said, as I tried to recall memories of the familiar scent in the air. It reminded me of my childhood. “Yes,” concurs my travel companion, walking along with me in that remote part of Mandu, Madhya Pradesh.Mandu is a fort on top of a plateau in the Vindhya mountain range protected by what the locals call it Khakra Khoh, a deep ravine surrounding it from three

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View a variety of skies at Skywatch.No sizzling summer, no dry spells, no office timings to adhere to, no schedules, no deadlines to meet, no traffic on the road, no hustle and bustle of city life...at least not for a while! That's what I felt when I took a flight to go on a short holiday.After a brief stop in Mumbai...Taj, MumbaiAnd in Indore...Rajwada - Holkar Palace, IndorePassing through Dhar

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Having joined a new office with a new job I was, at first, hesitating to apply for leave. But, not being used to spending time here in the summer when the temperatures soar over 50 deg C when I generally dream of making trips to the Himalayas, and because the vagabond spirit in me got restless, I applied for a short summer break.I am pleasantly surprised to receive an email approval of my leave

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Venna LakeMahabaleshwarMaharashtraIndiaView a variety of skies at:SkyWatch

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View a variety of skies around the world at Sky Watch.Bhopal is very much in the news these days. What happened 26 years back was tragic and the tragedy continues!I went through my archives and found quite a few photographs of Bhopal. The Bhopal Lake is popularly called by the locals as Bada Talab. This Lake is said to have been constructed in the 11th century during the rule of Raja Bhoj, the

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One evening I set out on a stroll by the seashore...It was peaceful at the beach...I found a bottle but there was no message inside...Then for a while I thought I had the descending sun trapped inside the bulb...After that the soft colors of the setting sun captivated me...Then I played with the silver waves until the light faded away.~~~Go view a variety of skies around the world at: Skywatch

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Watch many other skies at Skywatch Friday.In Egypt, under Ptolemy II, a road was built linking Marsa Alam and Edfu and is still in use. Tourists wishing to travel on this route used to do that in convoys until the recent past, and probably still do. Taxis needs to take prior permission from the relevant authorities before transporting tourists. I travelled on this road from Marsa Alam to Luxor

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This is the first time in quite a few years in summer that I am not able to make a journey to the Himalayan mountains. As I went through some old pictures in my albums, I had fond memories of some previous trips, and am posting these two pictures for this week's Skywatch.Mountains of Mana based at a height of over 10,000 feetThese two pictures (re-publishing the first) were shot on an early

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How long does it take for plastic to decompose?I guess no one knows for sure, but it is presumed that plastic does not begin to decompose in a landfill for at least 1,000 years and in certain types like styrofoam, it is estimated that the decomposition process can last up to a million years!Thankfully, use of plastic is being minimized in many places now, some countries have restricted use of

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Go view many more sky pictures at Skywatch Friday at this link.Passing through a village in Maharashtra...Villagers leading an animal...While another is busy digging into the soil...And the mayflowers are in bloom...MayflowersBotanical name: Delonix regia

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From Ruskin Bond's Mussoorie Diary in Outlook India magazine dated 17 May 2010:"I first saw Mussoorie in 1940, when I was six years old,” I told Gautam, who is twelve. “I didn’t know you were so ancient,” said Gautam. “A bit of history,” said his sister Shristi, all of fourteen. “And what were you doing here when you were six?” asked brother Siddarth, now sixteen....So I told him how the old

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For more pictures of skies around the world, go visit Sky Watch Friday.Sunset viewed from Mahanavami Dibba, HampiDec 2009

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Do go and view a variety of skies at Sky Watch Friday here.I've just got back from a trip to Bahrain. This tiny nation is one of the more popular destinations in the Middle East. It was good to spend some days in Bahrain. With its authentic Arab heritage and relaxed culture, I experienced how the place lives up to its reputation for being modern and liberal.As usual, I've come back with quite a

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Go view a variety of beautiful skies across the world at Skywatch.One of the most satisfyingexperiences I know is fully to appreciate an individual in the same wayI appreciate a sunset.When I look at a sunset...I don't find myself saying,'Soften the orange a litle more onthe right hand corner,and put a bit more purple along the base,and use a little more pink in the cloud color...'I don't try to

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Located at a height of almost 7,000 feet above sea level, and through pine filled trees on hill slopes, scenic Mussorie commands some magnificent vistas of the extensive Himalayan mountain ranges.I had the pleasure of viewing the changing colors of the sky while on an evening walk on the way back from the Company Bagh.These are a few shots of early part of the sunset that evening, and the colors

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Came across these pear blossoms while on a road journey from Nainital to Bhimtal. Spring is a beautiful season, isn't it?View skies around the world at SkyWatchFriday.

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January 2010. It was my second trip to Ooty in Tamilnadu. For hill station standards, Ooty was sadly getting more and more crowded over time.I took a bus to Coonoor expecting the place to be peaceful and quiet, but the town was not to be so. However a few miles out of town, it was beautiful! Walking through the tea estates and checking out a few hiking trails around Coonoor kept me cheerful

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Bylakuppe in Karnataka has a number of monasteries, nunneries and temples in all the major Tibetan Buddhist traditions. It is a settlement that was established on land leased by the Karnataka state government to accommodate some of the Tibetan refugees who came to India after 1959.My skywatch pictures this week are these made one pleasant evening last month while on a long walk from the

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chocolates and rosesirrational behaviourpheromonesand attractiondopamine effectromance to followadrenalinand serotoninlost in thoughtsbrain patternsconnectingthe person acrossgazing eyes, huggingchemicals abodeoxytocin and vasopressinhuman bondinghormones at workexcessive energylosing sleepfeelings of euphoriawith the belovedat times when separatedanxiety, and obsessionintangible feelinglife’s

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During a stroll one evening as the sun was getting ready to set, I reach this place of justice...A local woman in her traditional garb poses before it...A bunch of school kids and a lone bird flying high up...A little further away another gate is open...Men in khaki stroll under blossom filled trees...Pardon me while I sigh in contentment at memories of a pleasant and peaceful evening.Go watch

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Khajuraho played a significant role in Indian history. It was called Vatsa in ancient time, Jijakbhukti in medieval times and Bundelkhand from the 14th century.The Chandela kings who rose to power in the early 10th century made Khajuraho their capital and decorated their palace areas with temples. The place lost its importance in 1500 AD.From supposedly 85 temples built in those days only about

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Dubare Elephant Camp, CoorgPhotographed on 3 January 2010No, Mr. Crocodile, thank you. Certainly not, unless I am pushed off the edge by someone into the River Cauvery. Even then, I shall quickly learn to swim and reach the banks of the River before you decide to play with me your favourite game, Snap!:D

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"January 13, 2010: The officials at Jim Corbett National Park have spotted a tiger dead, the fourth since December last year.January 27, 2010. Another Tiger Found Dead in Corbett National Park in India."It is sad news again with the announcement today of the death of the fifth tiger within a month. Reading that, I recalled my trip to Uttarakhand's Corbett National Park in February 2008.Of late,

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It was a scenic 6-7 km trek one early morning to Landour from the hotel I stayed in Mussoorie. Leisurely climbing most of the way to a height of more than 1,500 it took almost 4 hours to reach Landour around noon. Landour is a small cantonment adjoining Mussoorie.The journey was rich with varied Himalayan flora along the way. After reaching Char Dukan, it was not steep anymore, and crossing the

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Hello friends. My best wishes for a happy new year.The year 2009 has been a good one for me. That applies also to my travels. Here’s a summary:1. Feb 2009: Egypt, the Land of Ancient WondersCairo, Giza, Dashour, Memphis, Alexandria, Aswan, Agilika, Abu-Simbel, Karnata, Luxor, and to the Sinai regions of Sharm-El-Sheikh and St. Catherine.2. May 2009: Celebrate the Open RoadMumbai, Andheri,

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Stone Chariot at Vittala Temple, Hampi27 December 2009After celebrating Christmas in Bangalore, and post Christmas good times in Mysore, I am now in Hampi, the erstwhile capital of the glorious Vijayanagar Empire. The past few days have transported me to the awe and ambience of the golden age of that Empire along the Tungabhadra river.Sunset at Tunghabhadra Dam, Hospet28 December 2009Like the

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Go view skies around the world at Skywatch Friday.My Skywatch Friday photograph this week is of a pretty blue sky in San Francisco. This photograph was shot in bright sunlight. It has its flaws, but I like it. What do you think?

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View skies around the world at Sky Watch Friday.~~~Climb the mountains and get their good tidingsNature's peace will flow into youAs sunshine flows into treesThe winds will blow their own freshness into youWhile cares will drop off like autumn leaves- John MuirBreathless, we flung us on a windy hillLaughed in the sun, and kissed the lovely grass- Rupert Brooke~~~November 28, 2009Lagoon Valley

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Do go and view beautiful skies around the world at Sky Watch Friday.~~~Strolling one fine evening last week at Fisherman's Wharf, at one point I reached a spot somewhere in between pier 39 (where the seals are) and 43 (of the Ferry Arch).The feel of cool breeze blowing and the sounds of seagulls near and far was soothing, and as usual, I got into a enjoy-the-moment mood. Sitting there on a

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View skies around the world at Sky Watch Friday.~~~Queensboro Bridge, New York

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PittsburghPennsylvania, USAThese photographs of Pittsburgh skyline were shot from Mount Washington at different times of the day.View skies around the world at Sky Watch Friday.~~~Pittsburgh city as viewed from Monongahela Incline Photographs shot on 8 November 2009

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One Single Impression is a community of poets writing and sharing poetic forms. Every week OSI offers a new prompt to inspire writing. Thanks to OSI for this week's prompt: Shift in Time.AutumnEnchanting seasonColourful arrayVisual evolutionA sensory delugeLingers momentarilyThen falling leavesBranches going bareApparently dyingInspire to let goIt's offeringOf endingsAnd new beginningsEvokes

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There may be nothing like bright days for good photography, but dull days can offer just as many rewards if you appreciate and take advantage of the softer light of the day.The past two days it has been drizzling on and off, and it was on such a day that we set off on a road journey from Ellington, Connecticut.The sky continued to remain dull but the fall foliage splashed throughout kept me in

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It was a beautiful day when we started on a road journey from Ronkonkoma to Orient.Nearing Riverhead, a small hamlet in the Suffolk County, we stopped by near a shop where pumpkins were kept for sale. The spirit of Halloween is very much seen around the streets of New York.These are cool foregrounds to the sky shots, don't you think so?Go view many more interesting skies around the world at

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"Sabbatical ... is a rest from work, or a hiatus, often lasting from two months to a year.""Sabbatical has come to mean any extended absence in the career of an individual in order to achieve something."- Wikipedia~~~I've set off on another journey. Not that I need a reason to travel but as I give it a thought, it’s for a few reasons:Firstly, to take a much needed break from routine, especially

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Go visit SkyWatch. It is a place to enjoy skies and views from around the globe.Photograph shot on the way to Munnar, Kerala, IndiaLife is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain.- Unknown Life isn’t easy. Life’s storms are constant. Dancing should be too.The storms can suddenly be there on a gloomy day, or a sunny day. Roses may be promised but

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"To be native is to have been born in the area in question; but native also designates those whose ancestors were from the area..."I came across a website where some famous people whose native is Mangalore are listed.~~~Driving around Mangalore is a delight. The sights are so diverse throughout and in the outskirts of the city, almost at every bend there is a beautiful scenery to enjoy. It is a

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One Single Impression is a community of poets writing and sharing Haiku and other poetic forms. The prompt for this week is "Descent" and here is my verse:When I was smallI loved balloonsThe little dainty ones from whichSunlight would pass throughI still love balloonsBut of a different kindThose which float high aboveSo can gaze at rising sun while there Perfect setting, cool windsSmooth sailing

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I have been travelling the past few weeks and was recently in Mussorie, a beautiful hill station in the foothills of the Himalayas.Situated at an altitude of 6,000 feet above sea level, Mussorie generally has commanding views of the Himalayan mountains.On the day these pictures were shot, it was a cold and misty morning and the cloud covered mountains peeping through fog as viewed from the

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Mumbai, Cochin, Mangalore in the Monsoons:My India Travels have been continuing the past few weeks. From Mumbai, it was travels to Cochin (Kochi) and, in particular, Ernakulum. While in Kerala, it was reminiscing time of the beauty of Allepey and Munnar in the monsoons. Finally a trip to Mangalore, followed by a return journey via Bangalore.A few of my pictures to share:-~~~Part 3 Corns and

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Mumbai, Mahabaleshwar, Mussoriein the Monsoons:The past few weeks I have been travelling.Landing in Mumbai, I reached Panchgani via Pune and explored the beauty of Mahabaleshwar in the monsoons and stopped over in Lonavala on the way back.After the Sahyadri mountains, it was time for my favourite destination: the Himalayan mountain region. So it was another trip to Delhi for onward journey to

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Picture shot on the way..To Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, KeralaFrom Nagarahole National Park, Karnataka

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For more skies around the world, visit:Sky Watch Friday.Stupas are dome-shaped monuments, used to house Buddhist relics or to commemorate significant facts of Buddhism.The architecture of the stupa is supposed to reflect the five elements of earth, air, fire, water, and wisdom.Stupas may be simple bell-shaped mounds, more elaborate structures, or ornate, multiple shrines. Symbolism varies from

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Map borrowed and modifiedMy previous journey to Egypt during February-March this year was during peak tourist season as I had described in Egypt, the Land of Ancient Wonders. Then I journeyed through major cities and tourist spots of Egypt (marked in blue above) including Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Alexandria, Luxor, Karnak, Abu-Simbel, Sharm-El-Sheikh and St. Catherine.When I got a chance at short

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Onward:Mumbai – Andheri – Varsova – Thane – Shahpur – Kasara Ghats – Nasik – Sinnar – ShirdiReturn:Shirdi – Sinnar – Ghoti – Igatpuri – Kasara Ghats – Shahpur – Thane – Varsova – Andheri – Mumbai~~~This is a concluding post to end this series with links to the seven previous posts on my road trip.Roadtripping Sahyadris: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4Roadtripping Sahyadris: Part 5, Part 6 and

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In this post:Igatpuri – Kasara Ghats – Shahpur – Thane – Varsova – Andheri – Mumbai~~~The last leg of the journey was from Manas Resort, Igatpuri to Mumbai. Just 130 kms away from Mumbai on NH3, Igatpuri is a quiet and restful escape for those who wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai city...The effect of the hot summer on the vegetation as seen on the Kasara Ghats...Notice the

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