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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 .. read full article »

12 September 2010When I asked a villager for the direction to Pranaveshwara Temple at Talagunda, his reply surprised me. “It is a small Temple. You may not like it.” I do not blame him for his ignorance. People are too busy in their lives to look back into the history.Talagunda is a place .. read full article »

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 read full article »

20-21st November 2010This is the closest encounter I had with Elephants in my trekking life. We were just within the "striking" distance from a tusker. While Elephants had options, we had none!! Girish has written a nice article on this. Just check this link. read full article »

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 Scientic Center, I watched the sun getting ready to set, and tried to capture some of the .. read full article »

12 September 2010I usually take my younger cousins to some waterfalls whenever I visit my native place. The destination that I choose last time was different. Instead of a waterfall, it was to the Temples of Balligavi built in Western Chalukya architecture. None of my cousins .. read full article »

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... .. read full article »

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

Located in close proximity to world-renowned Periyar National Park ( India ) , Spice Village Hotel is one of the finest wildlife resorts in Periyar. Set in the exceptionally beautiful backdrops of the Cardamom hills of Kerala, Spice Village Hotel offers unique and rare opportunities to explore .. read full article »

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 .. read full article »

Adam with his two young "aunts"whom he addresses by their names read full article »

How does a techie like me get hooked into doing music for a 48 hour film madness competition? Friends, that’s how! The Menacherry clan, Miriam (Chandy) / Mathew and their cousins, friends, husbands et al got together for the second year in a row to do this crazy event and it was only a matter .. read full article »

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~~~ read full article »

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 .. read full article »

2nd November 2010I got a chance to watch sunset in sea after a long time. read full article »

8th September 2010When I heard the name of this Temple for the first time, I thought that this must be some new Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was later that I realized that it was a Hoysala styled Temple called as Chandramouleshwara Temple but known as “Shivalaya” among locals.A short .. read full article »

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 .. read full article »

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 .. read full article »

31 July - 1st August 2010 The name Berlin always brought special feeling to me. Berlin was the epicenter of the Second World War. It was from Berlin that Hitler gave orders for the war and ironically this was the city that suffered the most from the war. The books I read and documentaries I saw .. read full article »

Balloon SellersErnakulam read full article »

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 read full article »

~~~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 read full article »

When I landed in England last year February, one of the things I wanted to do was to either buy a bike (cycle) or go on a ride on a rented bike. During my first visit to Swindon, I had almost decided on buying one. But had to be content with just visits to the bike shop – reason being duration .. read full article »

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... read full article »

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 read full article »

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 .. read full article »

Singapore_9_42-ulu ulu5 Originally uploaded by Rups33 The Thumbuakar or Ulu Ulu show which is part of Night Safari at Singapore Zoo. See the performers spitting kerosene into the flames. read full article »

Owls @ Jurong Originally uploaded by Rups33 I have uploaded a few photos from the Singapore trip. these are the photos which caught my attention on the first review. More are being uploaded. read full article »

Andy, who celebrated his birthday yesterdayKuwait read full article »

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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! read full article »

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Location: 35 km from Thalasserry and 60 km from Kannur town.The Aralam Sanctuary is spread over 55 sq kms of undulating forested highlands on the slopes of the Western Ghats. The highest peak here - Katti Betta - rises to a majestic 1145 m above sea level. Covered .. read full article »

Almora is a famous place in Uttarakhand and is one amongst the 3 hill districts available in Kumaon. The rest of the 2 hill districts are Pithoragarh and Nainital. You can say that Almora is the traditional and cultural capital city of Kumaon. Moreover, this place has been given the status of .. read full article »

A foggy morning at Jog falls. | Click here for higher resolution image. No related posts. read full article »

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. read full article »

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 read full article »

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 is tentacles .. read full article »

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 read full article »

Near the Rajwada Holkar PalaceIndore read full article »

23 October 2010This is a “new kind” of post dedicated to bring out the bad conditions of the road that I travelled during my recent travels. The idea is definitely not to bring this to the notice of the concerned authorities as it is useless to expect those incompetent guys to do anything .. read full article »

Indian Railway is one the of the most popular mode of transportation in India. It is unavoidable mode of transportation as well. Unavoidable Yes! Thanks to its fantastic reach. You may be an elite traveler used to plane travel and luxury cars but be prepared for train travel if you are going to .. read full article »

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 .. read full article »

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 .. read full article »

India is a land of variegated charm. The state boast multitude travel sites that travellers cannot miss to explore on their trip to India. These attractions of India are a part of our rich heritage of India. Taj Mahal : One of the seven wonders of the World and part of World Heritage Sites in .. read full article »

Allahabad Fort  The Fort at Sangam once an object of glory and pride stands neglected, but not in complete ruins. The occupants find shelter in the ancient monument - now an object of architectural and historical significance at best. A temple busy with worshipers executing their duty to God, .. read full article »

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 .. read full article »

9 September 2010 Haranahalli, a small village near Arasikere is known for Keshava and Someshwara Temples built during Hoysala period. It is very sad that these Temples are now in a bad shape due to negligence. Keshava Temple: As I expected, the Temple was locked!! The priest usually comes .. read full article »

Hi Friends, Its been long since I have last written on my blog log. Infact I was wondering as what all should I share about India. Being a geographically vast country, it was difficult for me to blog strategically, so I thought let my blog be random. In this blog entry, I would speak about .. read full article »

 Though I am not a travel expert but since I have visited India quite a few time (count 12), I have got an idea, as on how to safely travel in India. It has kind of became my second home and I am quite habitual with it. More so I am dying to give you my travelling tips to India. So here is .. read full article »

Freaking out in Night is one of the best ideas any youngster would have. Delhi gives all the opportunity for party mongers to club and rock at night.Nightlife in Delhi is a best time for those who want to spend few hours away from the daily chores of life It have considerable numbers of pubs .. read full article »