My pictures with their little stories

Mumbai Samachar Could not have missed this unique brick red building of the well known Mumbai daily - " Mumbai Samachar " while at Horniman Circle Garden . It has a unique character and the red colour sets it apart from other heritage structures in the precinct.

A bird takes flight at Horniman Circle Garden, Mumbai The construct of this shot was not deliberate or planned. It just happened. As I was getting ready to shoot the magnificent edifice of Asiatic Society as seen from inside Horniman Circle Garden , this bird came in landed in front of me. I hesitated for a moment for my shot and it suddenly took off giving me that fantastic moment wherein I could capture the bird in its early flight and the shadow on the floor below. Thank you Sir.

Engrossed Came across this fellow at a restaurant in Panjim , Goa where we had been try out Portuguese cuisine . Had also learnt that this place offers good quality home made feni . This fellow had all the time in the world and seemed to be smoking rolled cigarettes.

Twilight at Viper Island, Andaman sea The mood was sombre while returning from Viper island in Andaman sea . It was here that the British used to imprison convicts and political prisoners. There are ruins of the notorious gallows which the British must have used remorselessly to crush the radicals amongst the freedom fighters.  The jail here was abandoned after the construction of cellular jail at Port Blair in 1906.

Corridor at Cellular Jail, Port Blair So many years after visiting cellular jail at Port Blair, the memory sends a chill down my spine. Emotions are strong - anger at the extreme torture inflicted by the British on the freedom fighters, sadness that these bravehearts had to suffer so much and that we continue to bicker over honouring them, frustration that despite all these sacrifices where we are today and pride that there was a bunch of people who had the guts to take on the might of the British Raj and dream of throwing them out despite all the adversities and personal risks to their life and family. It is indeed a vortex of emotions that run high when you visit cellular jail. It is the ultimate temple of independent India.

Andaman sea The jetty at Port Blair is quite busy. Never realised that there would be so much traffic to not only islands in Andamans nearby but also to ports in mainland India. The sights at sea were spectacular with ever-changing sky and the movement of ships and boats.

Village elders watch festivities at Ura Yakchoe near Bhumthang, Bhutan These village elders had a special enclosure for them and sat patiently watching all the dances at the monastery. They have obviously seen years pass by so few hours did not matter.