Sky Meets Sea

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.

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Go view a variety of skies around the world at: Skywatch Friday.

Shades of Green

"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.

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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 great place to soak in the greenery, especially so during and after the monsoons.

These miles and miles of land full of greenery is a soothing sight. Green in nature is one of my preferred colours. So also the pure whiteness around snow clad mountains. But then I also like the fiery red, orange and yellow of autumn.

Which is your favourite colour adorning nature?

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Mangalore and around - September 2009
Photographs shot by me in and around my native.

India Travels - continued

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:-

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Part 3

Corns and Smiles:

Rajasthani balloon sellers in Ernakulum:

Mountains of Munnar:

From the houseboat (Kettuvellam) in Allepey:

Glittering Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple at Kudroli, Mangalore in celebration of Dussehra festival:

Setting sun peeps into Bangalore airport:

Before the sunrise on the flight back:

Sunrise in the Kuwaiti desert during landing:

Which is your favorite picture in this set? Mine is last but one..before the sunrise!

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Previous Related Post:
Monsoon Travels: Parts 1 and 2.

Singing in the Rain

Following a little more travels and just having recovered from a bout of flu, I’m here. I wonder if the flu had anything to do with getting soaked in the rains in Lonavala? Oh, but the feeling of getting drenched in the showers was exhilarating and definitely worth it. Certainly so for one who is presently tolerating temperature in the range of 45 to 50 degrees Centigrade these days, but thankfully in the sanctuary of air-conditioned surroundings!

So..

I travelled this time to Mangalore, Mumbai (I still miss the byname Bombay) and a few places in the Sahyadhri range of the Western Ghats.

The range is home to hill stations like Matheran, Lonavala, Khandala, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Amboli Ghat within Maharashtra, some of which I've been to. It brought back few memories of my last year’s summer trip to Matheran and earlier visits to Lonavala-Khandala but I find monsoon is a fine time to enjoy the Sahyadhris. More details in posts to follow.

Here’s a coup dóeil:

Mangalore serenity

Smooth sands at dusk

On the way to Karla caves

Bushi Dam

Ascending to Karla Caves

Rock-cut caves

Tranquil Tuesday

To kiss the river

The coconut trees bow down
Lasting harmony

Tranquil Tuesday

Beautiful garden

Bridal bouquet flowers in it
Memories of sister

Dragonfly

Can you think of a suitable caption for this picture?

I can think of Lost in Nature and The Dragonfly Can't Disturb.
What would you suggest?

Do click on the image - it's worth a glance!

Oh, dragonfly, sweet little dragonfly;
Around lovers you linger,then off you fly;
With the beat of your iridescent wings;
Messages of cheer along you bring.

Exciting and random are your flights;
You soar high above, just like the kites;
Take me to your world, so cool and high;
You look so glorious against the sky.

In the air, like a bird, you are free;
Dancing with delight and filled with glee;
Joy, sorrow, euphoria and strife;
Only a day, yet a full life !

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By The Rivers of Babylon

May your love for life be as constant as the flowing river.