While there are billions of people following Hinduism, it is not a religion per se, it is a doctrine of Dharmas, that suggest ways of living a righteous life. What that ideally translates to is that we have several Gods and goddesses whose stories help us make difficult choices. Hindus havent really seen god, (I mean,…
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Baby Po!
Baby Po is a lot cuter than the grown up version that debuted with Kung Fu Panda -1. I found this hungry little panda along with another McDonald’s Happy Meal. And its safe to say that the toy surely made my meal happy!
Rise and Fall of the Meenas
If you ever visit the Amer Fort or Amer Palace, you cannot miss this stunning temple ruins standing awkwardly yet with pride in a seemingly modern setting. The temple has an amazing story too. Originally created by Raja Alan Singh Chanda, the Meena king belonging to the Matsya clan, the temple is erected for Goddess Amba whom they…
Lavender Skies, Towering High!
This stunning structure stands just behind my office building, and we were at a mezzanine terrace looking up at the towering structure. I have never witnessed a lavender sky ever before, so I was absolutely thrilled with the shot. What do you think?
More Experiments…
This is my second attempt at HDR effects. This stunning chandler was at the St. Nicholas Church at Old Town Square, Prague. While many say that skies are best suited for such effects, I am trying them out with anything that has elements of lights. For now, these are the only two bracketed shots that…
Experiments or Distortions?
This is my first attempt at High Dynamic Range imaging (HDR) effects, so please go easy on me. Personally I like shooting in RAW and processing images later is, one indulgence I enjoy thoroughly. However, I am not game to have too many effects on the photo, as it seems unreal. But I am happy…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Possibility
Tonight, women mainly from North Indian communities observe Karva Chauth, on the fourth night of the full moon of the Hindu calendar month Kartik that falls after the Autumnal Equinox. As a part of the ritual, married women fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for the safety and long life of their husbands. It they also pray that they should be blessed…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Comfort 2
I am a sucker for romance, and happily ever after stories. When I am feeling really low, I turn to my clean Mills and Boons collection of carefully picked romance novels. I can feel you roll your eyes, I mean yes, all stories have a standard storyline, but it restores my faith that when it ends…
Before Thee I Bow!
OK, I confess, I love toys, and I indulge in a McDonalds Happy Meal, only if the toy appeals to me. That’s how I ended up with this Baby Po figurine, from Kungfu Panda 2. His natural pose it such that if you make him sit, he tends to crouch. So, if he ever decides…
Snapshots of my World 