Scavenger Hunt - Week 22nd January

This is an entry for the Scavenger Hunt - Week 22nd January. The five submissions were for Sunset, Black and White, A Day in my Life, Four and Colourful.

Here is my interpretation and entry for the Scavenger Hunt.

1.Sunset
This was one of the last sunsets from last year. Winter sunsets are always prettier; this one saw people wrapping up their game of cricket on the beach.

2. Black and White
This was near the London Eye; the walkabout along the River Thames. The otherwise busy area was quiet on a cold and windy autumn weekday.

3. A Day in my Life
I'm not a very club-going person; but there is the odd day in my life when I do land up at one.

4. Four
G-force and adrenaline rush at the highest levels; Formula 1 racers Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing and Kamui Kobayashi of Sauber F1 battle it out for track position at the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang near the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.

5. Colourful
This was the very vibrant show, 'The Lion King', that I had caught at Disneyland Hong Kong.

Participating for: Scavenger Hunt and Simple as That    

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Big Ben, Westminster Bridge and River Thames, London

Big Ben, Westminster Bridge and River Thames seen at Twilight, London

Participating for: Tina's PicStory, Friday SkyWatch, Best Post this Week, Fabulous Friday, Tones on Tuesday and Piece of Heaven           

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Westminster Bridge at Twilight, London

The Westminster Bridge over River Thames at Twilight, London

Participating for: Outdoor Wednesday and Wordless Wednesday    

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The Best of 2011 - Part 6

Looks like I wouldn't have a quiet ending to the year. It's been a really long and hectic day; but here are my top 10 picks apart from the ones that I've already posted. Some of them almost made it to you favourites but probably missed out because of the late year-ending submission. The others, well, at least I like them and now may be even you would. 

So enjoy my picks; and in no particular order.

Sebastian Vettel in his Red Bull Racing car at the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix; original post here. 

Stationary Boats at the Tai-O Village at Lantau Island, Hong Kong; original post here.

London's landmarks - London Eye, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge along the River Thames; original post here.

  Synchronised leap of the dolphins at a show in Ocean Park, Hong Kong; original post here.

DJs spin the wheel at SunDown 2011 in Mumbai, just when the sun is setting down; original post here.

 Podium Positions or Territorial Markings? Fans leave behind their caps to reserve their place in the queue at the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix; original post here.

 Mickey Mouse Train Handles en route to Disneyland Hong Kong; original post here.

The Interiors of the Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong; original post here.

 Fernando Alonso in his Ferrari taking turn 1 at the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix; original post here.

 The Big Ben at Twilight, under the moon; original post here.

In case you've missed the series, here are Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5.


And one last thing - here's wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and prosperous new year. Keep well and see you in 2012!

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London Eye, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge at Twilight

London Eye, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge at Twilight

Three of London's Iconic structures along the River Thames, just about being lit up at Twilight. In the background is an aircraft appearing to approach the moon.

Participating for: SOOC Sunday, Scenic Sunday, SOOC Monday, Our World Tuesday, Sunday Bridges, Orange Tuesdays, Ruby Tuesdays, SkyWatch Friday, Best Post of the Week, Shoot.Edit.Submit  and Highlight Sunday       

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London Eye at Twilight

London Eye at Twilight

Situated along the banks of the River Thames, The London Eye is one of the biggest Ferris Wheels in the world.

Also seen in the background is the London Country Hall that also houses the London Aquarium.

Participating for: Watery Wednesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday and Scenic Sunday      

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The Big Ben, London

The Big Ben, London

The Big Ben is a 150 year old clock tower situated at the Palace of Westminster in London. It is the third-tallest clock tower in the world. 


Seen here is the tower under the moon at twilight.

Participating for: Wordless Wednesday, Best Post of the Week, SkyWatch Friday, FPOTW Contest and Mellow Yellow Monday        

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Golden Jubilee Footbridge, London - at Twilight

Golden Jubilee Footbridge, London - at Twilight

Participating for: Our World Tuesday and Mellow Yellow Monday    

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SunDown 2011 - Music Festival, Mumbai

SunDown 2011 - Music Festival, Mumbai

Mumbai doesn't need reasons to party, just an opportunity and location! Sunday 11th December 2011 saw party goers gather at a suburban nightclub, Aurus in Juhu for the 2011 SunDown Fest that featured French Artists dOP along with Bhavishyavani Sounds. They played electronica, house and techno and were immensely popular with the crowds because this was their second outing in Mumbai.


I had the opportunity to shoot for the event; here are a few pictures from SunDown 2011. 


The setup was brilliant; some very interesting projections against the backdrop of Juhu Beach. The kickoff was timed to perfection with the event name, SunDown!

The crowds came in early...

And built up by the minute...

And a few took time off to see what I thankfully didn't miss; the fascinating sunset at Juhu Beach. Mumbai has so much to offer to people. People enjoy simple walks on the beach, little strolls in the water and even a game of cricket. The thing though that hit me the most is the stark difference in lifestyles on either side of the wall.

While some would have called it a day, for the others, the party has just started!

Participating for: SkyWatch Friday, Best Post of the Week, FPOTW Contest, Scenic Sunday, Mellow Yellow Monday, Mosaic Monday, Tina's PicStory, Blue Monday       

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London - The Sky and Streets

 Hammersmith Clock Tower

Oxford Circus

  Oxford Circus at Sunset