Reflections at Sunset

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The sun was low on the sky. Sunlight filtered through the dark clouds. Rains would come down at any time. The sky and light sent reflections from the boggy land. I aimed to capture the scene although the light was harsh and I was pointing the camera at the bright sky.

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Reflections at Sunset

Location

I shot the photo at the wetlands near Vasai. The area was flooded due to incessant rains over the past many days.

Camera Data

The camera is Canon PowerShot S110. Aperture was f/8.0 to get a good depth of field. Shutter speed was 1/640 sec. ISO  was at 80. You can see the image on Flickr.

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Fish Fry and Jada Rice

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Mangalore is famous for its seafood. Kingfish, Lady fish, bangda (mackerel), Pomfret, prawns and crabs are all part of the fare. The fish is usually eaten with boiled rice (jada rice, rice that has been boiled in the husk). So when I recently chose to have seafood for dinner, I clicked a photo. The fish is Surmai (Kingfish), masala fried.

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Fish Fry and Jada Rice

Location

Fountain Inn is a well-known restaurant in Mumbai. It is a two-minute walk from Flora Fountain in South Bombay. See my review of Fountain Inn on Tripadvisor.

Camera

I used my Sony Xperia ZR smartphone to shoot the photo. Shutter speed was 1/50 sec. at a focal length of 4.1 mm. Aperture value was f/2.4. Flash was fired.

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Ratnagiri

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Ratnagiri is the biggest town in Konkan region of Maharashtra. It is a fishing port. Many years back, Moghul Lines used to operate a passenger ship between Mumbai and Goa. The ship had a mid-way halt at Ratnagiri. But the service has been discontinued.

Konkan Railway runs through Ratnagiri. The picturesque Panval viaduct is between Ratnagiri and Nivasar stations.

Please contact Getty Images to use the image for commercial or non-commercial applications.

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Ratnagiri

Location

I took the shot near Ratnagiri station from a moving train. You can see the hilly terrain and greenery that surrounds Ratnagiri.

Camera Info

The camera used was Nokia C7-00 smartphone. Shutter speed was 1/517 sec at an ISO rating of 102.

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Maha Ganapataye Namaha

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Ganesha is synonymous with Mumbai. Ganesh festival is hugely celebrated in the city. Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha who is believed to help remove obstacles and bring good fortune. Ganesh Chaturthi falls in late August or early September. In 2014, it will be on 29 August. Ganesh Festival is observed for 11 days from Ganesh Chaturthi. The last day is called Anant Chaturdasi.

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Maha Ganapataye Namaha

Location

The idol of Lord Ganesh was installed in a pooja pandal in Mumbai. The place was beautifully decorated. Offerings of coconuts, sweets and flowers were made. Poojas were conducted thrice a day. At the end of the pooja period, the idol was taken in ceremonial procession and immersed in water.

Camera Data

The camera was my Sony Cybershot DSC-S750, used in auto mode. To license, view and download the image, please contact Getty Images.

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Neerkkadavu Beach

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It was early morning on a March day last year. The beach was almost deserted. The sky was blue, the sands were white and the sea was calm. There was a glow in the sky.

Kannur, India, Neerkkadavu Beach, Kerala, clear weather, uasatish,
Neerkkadavu Beach

Location

Neerkkadavu Beach is on the Malabar Coast in Kerala. It is near Azhikkal, about 15 km from Kannur railway station. The beach is not a tourist destination. There are mainly fishermen living in the area. It is a long beach and has lovely soft sands. You can view it on my Flickr page.

Technical Info

The camera is Canon EOS 550D. Aperture was f/5.6 at a focal length of 18mm. Shutter speed was 1/400 sec. I used an Evaluative metering mode.

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