Rewind: 2011

An evening in Mulund (Mumbai)...

That's me!

Striped Tiger Butterfly

Portrait of Tigress (T-17 / Sundari), Ranthambhore National Park T-17 or Sundari is the 4 year old daughter of the legendary tigress Machali (Machli). She has a radio collar around her neck which is used to undertake scientific studies on aspects such as tiger movement, extent of area covered, etc. It is strictly NOT used for tracking the tiger for the benefit of tourists during tiger safaris. The presence of a radio collar poses a peculiar problem for photographers... in that, nobody would love to have a picture of a wild tiger with a collar around its neck! The solution is to either photograph her from the front or at an angle such that the collar is not visible... but then, the angle is not under one's control since the tiger is the King of the jungle and it does not move as per a tourist's whims and fancies!

Nilesh looking dapper... a la the derby crowd!

An old man contemplates over a smoke (bidi)

Behrupiya enthralling the audience - Rajasthani folk dance / music performer on the streets of Mumbai

Essentially Goa - blue waters, white beaches, leisure sports, shack bars, green trees, mountains, et al - Palolem Beach

Another winter sunset captured from my house :)

I am happy when my best friends have their arms around me :)

Busy bee

What is it? Common Langurs (Hanuman Langur), Ranthambhore National Park

Gerbera Daisy

Kathak Dance performance by Parwatti Dutta & her troupe from Mahagami, Aurangabad

Tigress (T-17 / Sundari) charging after Sambar Deer for a kill inside the Rajbagh Lake, Ranthambhore National Park

Tigress (T-17 / Sundari) charging after Sambar Deer for a kill inside the Rajbagh Lake, Ranthambhore National Park Shot in fading light! T-17 or Sundari is the 4 year old daughter of the legendary tigress Machali (Machli). She has a radio collar around her neck which is used to undertake scientific studies on aspects such as tiger movement, extent of area covered, etc. It is strictly NOT used for tracking the tiger for the benefit of tourists during tiger safaris. The presence of a radio collar poses a peculiar problem for photographers... in that, nobody would love to have a picture of a wild tiger with a collar around its neck! The solution is to either photograph her from the front or at an angle such that the collar is not visible... but then, the angle is not under one's control since the tiger is the King of the jungle and it does not move as per a tourist's whims and fancies!

Everytime I look out I have hope in my eyes. Hope to see something interesting, hope to meet a fascinating stranger, hope to see life! Koli girl looks at the passers-by from her verandah

As the sun sets & the crescent moon appears... Photographing the same place again & again on different days, in different seasons and different time of day can also be quite a rewarding experience.... as I am discovering :-)

Ah! hit it! losing his balance in the process (kid enjoys a game of marbles)

Diwali!

"To myself I am only a child playing on the beach, while vast oceans of truth lie undiscovered before me - Isaac Newton" - Colva Beach

Kathak Dance performance by Parwatti Dutta & her troupe from Mahagami, Aurangabad

Koli girl in a happy mood

Wah Ustad wah!

Relaxing @ Colva Beach, South Goa

Sambar Deers relaxing, Ranthambhore National Park

Essentially Goa - captured from a shack at Colva Beach

Odissi Dance solo performance by Leesa

Caterpillar

Serene: November sunset @ Mulund (captured from my house) Flock of birds or an aeroplane, in the upper right half of the picture, would have probably made the setting complete. But I love the serenity in the image.

Reaching out - Palolem Beach at Sunset time! (Kankon Island in the background)

Rajasthani folk dance / music performer

Sometimes we slow down to enjoy the sights of nature! Kids take it easy after running in the golden morning light

Size up the opportunity before taking an aim! (kid enjoys a game of marbles)

Mulund @ Night (View from my room)

Tigress (T-17 / Sundari) walking on the safari track beside the Rajbagh Lake, Ranthambhore National Park T-17 or Sundari is the 4 year old daughter of the legendary tigress Machali (Machli). She has a radio collar around her neck which is used to undertake scientific studies on aspects such as tiger movement, extent of area covered, etc. It is strictly NOT used for tracking the tiger for the benefit of tourists during tiger safaris. The presence of a radio collar poses a peculiar problem for photographers... in that, nobody would love to have a picture of a wild tiger with a collar around its neck! The solution is to either photograph her from the front or at an angle such that the collar is not visible... but then, the angle is not under one's control since the tiger is the King of the jungle and it does not move as per a tourist's whims and fancies!

Bonds of love: Brother n sister in a candid pose

Mr. (right) & Mrs. (left) Painted Sandgrouse, Ranthambhore National Park

Honey, please smile, don't pout! Colva Beach

A family waits for the Church to open on Easter day (en route Margao from Ponda)

Spinner Dolphin in the wild, at high seas off Palolem Beach!

Common Crow Butterfly

Hope & mischief in the eyes! Uncle, will you play with me?

We sprint...so much to do, so little time! Kids running in the golden morning light!

Moment of togetherness - a family enjoys sunset @ Colva Beach (who says Goa isn't for the families?)

Rajasthani folk dance / music performer

Essentially Goa - a fishing boat lies in wait for its owner, as tourists enjoy the waters @ Colva Beach