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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

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

See more albums of cityscapes and lights in the Galleries

8
Jun

Spring/Summer in Pune (2012-13)

May 2012-13

:: Galleries – Nature: Seasons – Spring

Spring is when the natural world comes alive on our planet. And, it is a treat to find and discover the multiple hues of yellows, greens, pinks or oranges as trees around the city come alive! It’s now become a favorite for me… Here’s another set of more (recent) pictures from a Spring-Summer break!

(See more pictures in the Spring-Summer in Pune (2008-10) album.


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Fiery Gulmohar flowers in bloom at the start of summer

Nature:Seasons - Spring/Summer 2012/13

In this album:
 
Brightly adorned gulmohars line many roads in Pune The gulmohar, with its orange-red flowers thrives in dry and hot conitions Driving by a city road on a hot afternoon, that's lit up by the oranges of the Gulmohar trees A totally flower-bedecked Gulmohar offers respits from the scorching sun. (Photo modified with a photoshop effect!)
Known as the 'flame of the forest', the gulmohar adds fire to an otherwise monotonous cityscape A quiet street - lush in the greenery; the street is empty more due to the scorching temperatures than anything else! A gulmohar in full bloom can't be missed! The red-orange flowers of the Gulmohar light up a dry, hot lane in the city
'A Tree of Life' ! No wonder the Gulmohar is called the 'Flame of the Forest'! This amazing tree (don't know what it's called) comes abloom entirely in yellow flowers. Words cannot describe it. Bright yellow flowers of this tree are a treat to watch. The pink bouganvillae are the icing!
The gulmohar flowers come in shades of orange and red - each five-petalled, with one petal more whitish (and tasty too!) A close-up of the dense cluster of flowers on a Gulmohar, the 'flame of the forest' A glow of yellow flowers shines in the summer sun in a quiet vicinity (in Pune) Spring Blossom: Beautiful bunches of bright yellow flowers
Spring Blossom: Leaves, flowers or grapes? Pretty yellow blossoms!

4
May

Spring/Summer in Pune (2008-10)

May 2008

:: Galleries – Nature: Seasons – Spring

Spring is that time of our planetary cycle, when Nature comes alive after the cold period of wintery weather. And, you just have to look around – or outside, depending on where you are – to see the bounty of nature greet you. Here are pictures from shots taken at various times just hoping to capture the beauty as best as possible.

Autumn colors are well-known to many, but Spring is equally, if not more, spectacular! Keep watching this space, as capturing Spring colors, is just turning into a hobby for me!


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View from my balcony

Nature:Seasons - Spring 2008

In this album:
 
View from my balcony Gulmohar trees...in fiery hues Gulmohar blossoms in hues of reds...
Pink bougainvillae in the garden... Pink bougainvillae in the garden... Bright pink bougainvillae...
Pretty paths lined by pink bougainvillae in the garden...