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11
Dec

Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune (cont’d)

:: Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune (cont’d)

The trek to the Rajgad Fort, started off with inspiring notes, and as we embarked on the trek, we continued to enjoy (and capture) amazing scenery.

I’ll be adding more of them here, as and when I get the chance, but, do have a look.
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The group resumes its mission after the pause...nothing can stop us now!

The group resumes its mission after the pause...nothing can stop us now!

 
In this album:
Some nice flora along the trails, capture your attention (if you care to look, that is!) Pretty little flowers along the trails... The Rajgad Fort beckons in the distance! Pausing to catch a breath, and the view, as the climb steepens...

As it is just past the monsoons, the grass is dry, and contrasts with the clear blue skies for a lovely frame... Earthy contrasts... Pausing to catch a breath, and the view, as we await the rest of the group Enjoying the view; that's not a drone is it? :) Taking in the scneic views of the surroundings... A group of energetic trekkers making their way with the Maratha flags (and chants) amidst the scenic contrasts The group resumes its mission after the pause...nothing can stop us now! Beautiful glimpses of the fort in the destination, at every point along the trail...

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9
Dec

Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune

:: Rajgad Fort Trek, Pune

Inspired by some awesome photographs of Rajgad Fort, the initial capital of the Maratha Empire, on the outskirts of Pune, we were able to plan a day trip to this historic place recently. With the weather having turned cooler, it was time to embark on an adventurous trek to this place, about 60km south of Pune, off Nasrapur.

The trek was organized by Nelda Foundation, and so it was easy for us to tag along.
As always, I was armed with my camera, and didn’t loose an opportunity to click a lot of pictures.

I’ll be adding them here, as and when I get the chance, but, do have a look.
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A first view of our destination - the majestic Rajgad Fort!

A first view of our destination - the majestic Rajgad Fort!

 
In this album:
Our trekkers group, at the base, all ready to reach the fort A first view of our destination - the majestic Rajgad Fort! It's a long walk, but the hues of the landscape are inspiring nevertheless! One can only imagine the views from the top of the fort, a solid 4600ft high!

A tall, eucalyptus soars skywards, enroute along narrow paths First of many flowers, dotting the pathways to the top Taking in views of the top, as we hike up the steep mountain Taking in views of the top, as we hike up the steep mountain

Taking in views of the top; it's not that close yet, just zoomed in! The contrasts of the landscape were indeed lovely... The contrasts of the landscape were indeed lovely... A flower lies 'neath a mesh of spider web...

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30
Jun

CityScapes – Ferris Wheel Lights

:: Abstract – Lights:CityScapes – Ferris Wheel Lights (2014)

Each summer, with the schools closed, kids in Pune enjoy their vacations, albeit probably mostly indoors to keep away from the scorching heat. However, it is also during this time, that the city witnesses the emergence of fun fairs and exhibitions, with children’s rides and games. It’s a place where families like to spend time, and play, eat and shop.

While it’s still hot then, the couple of hours that people spend here, help them enjoy and forget the heat. This year, seemingly didn’t feel that hot, and as part of my tours around the city on one weekend, I spotted one such fair along the riverside. Knowing this, it was only a matter of time, before I was keen to take my camera and capture some glimpses – and, in what has now become a favorite, I made it to the vicinity around dusk, to capture the lights of the city, the fair, and the reflections these cast on the water.

Here are the snaps from this album – hope you enjoy them.

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A fully lit up ferris wheel contrasts nicely against the dark of the night

A fully lit up ferris wheel contrasts nicely against the dark of the night

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A Ferris wheel, all lit up at a summer fair Ferris Wheels in motion A Ferris Wheel is all lit up at a summer fair A fully lit up ferris wheel contrasts nicely against the dark of the night

Ferris Wheel swirls Ferris Wheel swirls The summer fair is full of bustle Neon lights reflect off the river water

Neon lights and their reflections light up the night in the city Neon signs add a dash of color to the night Often referred to as source of light pollution in cities - but they can be colorful

Splash of red - light from neon lights create a lovely splash in the river water A common sight in cities of today - malls and neon lights liven up the night Neon signs are a common sight in cities today - and add a dash of life to the night cityscape Neon lights light up the night sky; the reflections make it more interesting!

By the riverside - the ferris wheels in the summer fair cast lovely hues and reflections The lit up ferris wheel at the fair casts colorful reflections on the soft ripples in the river Ferris Wheel and reflections Ferris wheel and its reflections

A wide angle view of the city and the fair by the riverside Only reflections! Just reflections... A lit up ferris wheel turns, making it fun for the riders and watchers!

Ferris Wheel and reflections Colorful lights, reflecting off the water Golgen glow or water color. Take your pick. A popular hotel in the city, by the riverside, has a majestic architecture

Where the river flows: lights from the summer fair reflect off the flowing waters A close up of the hues of light reflecting off the water on the river Lights and reflections from a fair in the city, on a summer night

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