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15
Nov

Patterns – Collection III

:: Abstract – Patterns: Collection III

Typically, our lives are so busy, that we miss out on the beauty around us. And, you’ll be surprised, that’s it all around – and it only requires taking a pause to notice it. While it’s true that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, it should be easier to spot patterns in things around us – whether natural, man-made or even accidental!

Being a stickler for abstracts, here’s a collection (out of more) about patterns I “caught” in many routine places and locales. I enjoy searching for these, as much as clicking them.

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A world within a world. A drop of sweat on my glasses reflected the window grill...!

A world within a world. A drop of sweat on my glasses reflected the window grill...!

 

In this album:
Many worlds: water-sensitive globules frame a world within themselves. Lines, streaks, circles, spheres, reflections... It's a complex world in there! A world within a world. A drop of sweat on my glasses reflected the window grill...! Sweet peppermint candy!

Colorful fruit loops A perfect heart! Beating rush hour ...! Swept away - flash flood after a downpour.

In the grip of supernatural forces? Ready for launch! Water drops from sprinklers in the early morning sun... Go with the flow: Waters released from a dam rush out in a gush No, that's not the Leaning Tower! It's Sri Mangeshi Temple in Goa.

See more albums of cityscapes, lights and abstracts in the Galleries

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

In this album: 
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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15
Sep

CityScapes – Neon Reflections (2 of 2)

:: Abstract – Lights: CityScapes – Neon Reflections

There are those who like the rain, and there are those who don’t. Apart from the refreshing feel of the rain, there’s another aspect of it which has caught my fancy over time, especially if you live in cities and urban areas. That is the amazing reflections of neon signs and street lights on freshly drenched city streets.

It’s not easy to capture these, since the timing and ‘luck’ needed to have all the ingredients in place is quite a lot to get right! But, nevertheless, having your camera handy in the rains can be useful.

Here is a set from a visit to a city mall in the rains. Enjoy the blues, reds and yellows!

Here is Part 2 of the set from a visit to a city mall in the rains. Enjoy the blues, reds and yellows!

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A model on a billboard is also caught by the fancy of the rains and reflections

A model on a billboard is also caught by the fancy of the rains and reflections

In this album:
 
True Blues: A blue glow lines the promenade A splash of lights from the neon signs on the pavement To go or not to go: Looks slippery, but inviting nevertheless! Whoops! Sliding down?! (Well, not really - just a hand shake moment!)
Lights, rain, reflection and lines make for interesting patterns Shopping carts get a free wash in the light rain! Lights, rain, reflection and lines make for interesting patterns A model on a billboard is also caught by the fancy of the rains and reflections!
A model on a billboard is also caught by the fancy of the rains and reflections! (Different view) A screen of raindrops is formed on the glass of the stairway, creating a unique effect against the backdrop of neon signs Enjoying the rain - and the view!! Abstract hues of trails of tail lights (shaken!)

See Part 1 of this set here…

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