Biding bye..

Shot at Fort Cochin Beach in the heart of the Cochin, Kerala. The beach which is situated adjoining to the Cochin sea port finds just another container ship that bids bye to the Queen of Arabian sea, Kochi. The people who have gathered for a casual evening recreation at the sea wall protecting the beach enjoys the sun setting down, and the ship that follows the sun into the sea, framed along with the chinese fishing nets raised above the sea with the fishermen too who has called it a day.


Selected as photo of the day by Light and Composition Magazine


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Backwater Belts

Shot at a village near ‘Cherai’, Kerala gifted by its backwaters lying between the midland plains and coastal belts. I was driving pass the coastal routes when i suddenyl felt an urge to stop the vehicle and investigate this lonely place with my camera when I saw the lovely coconut trees at the distance. This made the landscape look like a painting to me. Once again celebrating Kerala with my camera no wonder this place is called God’s own country. The abandoned country boat here just adds to the beauty of the backwaters. 


Selected as photo of the day by Light and composition magazine, November 23, 2010.


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Construction Virus - GAIL at Vypin island

A public hearing on the environmental issues associated with the sub-sea pipeline project in Vypin island is to be held in Alappuzha next month. It is part of the procedure for getting environmental clearance from the authorities for the pipe-laying project as reported by Hindu on Thursday, Oct 28, 2010.
        
     But as a matter of fact the construction in Vypin island seems to be booming and has given a new look to the entire island. It is indeed photogenic and peaceful as of now. But how much with respect to the issue of habitat loss is yet to be studied. 
     
     The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was opened for signature at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. As of 2004, 188 countries including India and the European Union have ratified the Convention. Maintenance and recovery of viable population of species in their natural surroundings was one of the key concerns of the convention. But all seems to be just written texts now. The construction virus still seems to be incurable.

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And the journey continues....

This picture was shot at Puthuvypeen lighthouse situated alongside the Cochin coast, Kerala,India. A normal evening walk through the lonely beach during sunset and the shadow cast by the bicycle on the crispand golden sand which compliments the loneliness makes one feel being lonely aint so bad afterall. If you cannot enjoy your own company in the journey of life, then who can. And the journey continues with me and my shadow.



Selected as 'Photo of the day' once again by Light and Composition Magazine.


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In Honour of the forefathers

 ' Bali Tharpana ' A custom ritual performed by people belonging to Hindu religion in Kerala, India. 
Shot at Aluva Siva Temple, Ernakulam.

Performed by the younger ones in a family for the eternal peace of forefathers. The Siva Temple in Aluva is famous for the traditional 'Vavubali'. The temple being located in the banks of the Infamous Periyar River made it a natural spot for the 'Balitharpana' in the past , ironically the polluted Periyar river may not be the best choice for appeasement of our forefathers now in my opinion.

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 STOP !!   One At a Time....

I took this photograph almost 3 years back from one of my favorite places in Kerala - Parambikulam on the majestic western ghats of India. Selected as photo of the day by Light and Composition magazine.



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