I have NOT travelled 'far and wide'..
and I've seen exotic places only in other peoples pictures..
but I believe that if u truely open your eyes..
if you begin to imagine..
you may find a memorable picture..
right around the corner.

I have NO skills in photography that i can boast of..
I just love the feel that I get when i reach a new place..
with my camera as my companion.

I would like to share some of my pics here..
from INDIA and BEYOND..

I would love it if you guys could post your comments, criticism, and pics..
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FROM INDIA..

Igatpuri.. just a few hrs from Bombay. but the place is so calm and serene that one of asia's largest meditation halls has been built here..
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FROM BEYOND..

Langkawi, malaysia.. the tourist guide told me that the island i am seeing in this view is actually Thailand..
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Lets start off on a trip to..
Igatpuri.. a weekend getaway from Mumbai..
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the simple countryside was a breath of fresh air after the smoggy city..
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an out of use railway bridge.. i happened to chance upon it when i went to 'relieve myself' behind a gas station..
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a new friend at a rest stop on the way..
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a lonely Gurdwara (the Sikh place of worship) stands proud on the highway.. miles away from anything else..
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a bullock cart along the rail track.. not an everyday sight, even for an Indian city dweller (contrary to popular belief :) )
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the trail that climbed into the hills began right at the doorway of my cottage.. now thats what i call 'Sleeping in Nature's Lap' ..
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nice pictures sidprakash... wonderful...
thanks for sharing with us...
waiting others collection from you... cheers ;)

nice pictures sidprakash... wonderful...
thanks for sharing with us...
waiting others collection from you... cheers ;)

thanks jef! :D

keep coming back..
will be adding more periodically..
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Its off to the amazing LANGKAWI ISLANDS in MALAYSIA this time !!
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This island paradise has exquisite beaches!!
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lush, green hills ending right on the bright, sandy beaches! the best of both worlds..
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at the summit of the hills is a huge multi-level observatory.. this is one of them..
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and the breathtaking view of the islands from the top..
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'The Oriental Village' in Langkawi..
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TAMAN BUAYA = CROCODILE FARM
This is one of the keepers.. showing off.. :)
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A few pics from the BIRD PARK in Langkawi.. if i'm not boring u too much..
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a pair of Peacocks..
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next stop.. UNDERWATER WORLD..
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this one also from the aquarium..
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I'll end with a surprise! Keep Guessing :yawinkle:
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Wonderful and interesting pictures. You showed us how your country looks and that´s wonderful. India is beautiful.
Regards

@ad_insane
thanks buddy.. for encouraging me to post..
Ones home is always beautiful, isn't it? No matter where u r..More from India next..

@jef
thanks mate..

@ibu4u
thanks buddy.. U said u liked Bombay.. I'll post some city pics soon..

Sid Bro....Fantastic piece of work! keep it up and show us more creative effort from your end! very nice photos! hungry for more!!!

From India this time..

A few quick pics from a very old collection (pls excuse the resolution)..
Lohgad fort is a short hike, about 3hrs of gentle climbing from Malavli station.. nothing adventurous or daring like Wraith's feats :)
the peak that u see in the background is the destination.. the fort..
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in a small village on the way..
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thats me peeping into a well!
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thats at the peak.. its called 'VINCHU KATA' = SCORPION'S STING.. because of the shape..
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the local village boys in their very own 'luxury pool' :) right at the top! now thats one 'pool with a view'!
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sunset in nearby Lonavala.. on the way back.. (can u see my friend in the pic?)
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nothing can be better than NATURE's OWN WORK OF ART!
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Amazing pics sidprakash...:D
No words to define them...
Saw all pics and must say GREAT WORK DONE...
Rep+ no doubt about that...:D

Sid Dear!

You are amazing! u capture nature's beaty in beautiful way! fantastic photos....great job buddy!

Leave behind the simplicity that you see around..
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..and look beyond,
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In nature's lap..
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..is a Divine Design,
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try to see the secret..
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..that she hides in her beautiful cave,
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for some, its a home..
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..for others, a grave.
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Lovely pics Sid !

And ur Quiet a poet too ;)

BTW which cam do u use? I love photography too..
Might post some pics soon... :)

nice collections..
thank's for sharing bro....

thanks sonic..
I ve used diff cameras over the yrs for these pics..
but all r ur standard point & shoot mid range type (no SLRs :( )..
right now I have a SONY T200..

thanks joeliets..
thanks for the nice words..
will update as soon as I can..

tc :friends:
sid

Great pics.... I really liked them

sid as good as u...amazing