Travel and Photos

Travel and Photos

Travel and photos; the return. It's been almost a year and a half since I have unwillingly been away with this blog and my fellow blogger friends. I've also, sadly, not been able to spend enough time with my camera and on my travels.

But then, the time seemed to have come when this aloofness has started to hit me. And here I am continuing where I left to share and learn. 

It's the peak of monsoons here in Mumbai, India, so what better way to start with the current feel and mood!

As always, feedback appreciated and criticism welcomed.

Both shots, en route Lavasa

And I do sincerely hope to be here regularly and respond to comments and email; and of course, kick start Saturday Sareenity very soon!

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Along the Thames, London

Along the River Thames, near the London Eye is a path that leads to the Golden Jubilee Footbridge. This is a very fun-filled path on weekends where plenty of street artists do some fantastic stuff. Some of them even pose as statues and that's quite unthinkable over the stretch on an entire day. 

Well, that's how I always saw it to be and sadly don't have any photos to share from then. But one windy weekday evening I stepped out to London Eye and caught a sight that gives a completely different picture. I felt that time had turned, and that's why this one's in black and white.

Participating for: Monochrome Maniacs, Highlight Sunday, Tones on Tuesday, Wordless Wednesday and Outdoor Wednesday  

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Big Ben from London Eye, London

Continuing with my obsession with the London Eye and Big Ben, here are, probably the signing off shots, shots of the Big Ben as seen from the London Eye. This was a challenge in one sense that for some weird reasons, tripods weren't allowed near the London Eye. Two security men came up to me and marked out the region that was like - no tripod zone!

So this and the previous London Eye shots were all via as possibly stable hands, boundary walls and railings, small dividing pillars and ground. 


These ones have come off the boundary wall and railings. 

The Big Ben, Westminster Bridge and River Thames seen from London Eye

The Big Ben Framed! In Blue...with the London Eye and Pier. Also seen amidst the clouds is a flash of the moon

Participating for: This or That Thursday, SOOC Sunday, Piece of Heaven,  Weekend Reflections and Blue Monday      

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London Eye, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge at Night

Once again, three of London's iconic structures by the River Thames, London Eye, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, this time at Night and under the moonlight. Another thing I'll like to bring to your attention, which may not be too prominent, is a faint white streak across the London Eye. That was created by an aircraft passing by...

Participating for: Weekend Reflections, The Creative Exchange, Sweet Shot Tuesday, Watery Wednesday, Scenic Sunday, Live, Love, Travel and Sunday Bridges   

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London Eye in the Evening

Wishing you all a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year; I hope you've had a good start to it. 

In continuation to the London series (from my visit towards the end of 2011), here are a couple of shots of the London Eye, taken from low down.

London Eye well lit in its Blue Light after Sunset

People line up to get on board, while London Eye appears to overpower the moon

Participating for: SOOC Sunday, Our World Tuesday, Earth Wonders and SkyWatch Friday  

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The Queen or Royal Guard, London

The Queen or Royal Guard, London

Marching On....

Participating for: SOOC Saturday, SOOC Sunday and Wordless Wednesday       

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The Buzzing Regent Street, London

The Buzzing Regent Street, London's Shopping Hub, Glowing at Night under Lights

At times, a good way to judge a city is to see how active it is at night; the buzz around Regent Street is evident, busy with people and vehicles.