DOHA ASIAN GAMES MASCOT

THE ASIAN GAMES MASCOT 609 DAYS BEFORE THE GAME.

AN INTRUDER

A CHURCH IN KERALA

Took this snap while traveling to my home town on a train. I had to compromise the quality.

BUSIER THAN A BEE

She wasn't posing for my camera but I took the advantage while she enjoyed the nector

EXPLORING THE RIVER

While the boat slowly progressed through the river, this scene was so tempting to my camera

DHOW AT THE CORNICHE

THE BUDS BEFORE FLOWERING

I dont know the name of this flower but it really caught my attention.

DRAGON FLY

I dont mind the time I took to snap this tiny thing. Burned a few calories but loved the pose.

THE CALM RIVER

The calm river just before the rain fall.

THE KERA TREE - COCONUT TREE

The Coconut Tree is known to have many uses, from its roots to tips (leaves), from culinary to non-culinary. No wonder they are called the Tree of Life

EAGLE AT MY BACKYARD

I was lucky find this eagle resting on the fence in my backyard in kerala. A very rare chance.

Anthurium in Kerala

This Anthurium is a foreigner to Kerala but enhanced its beauty in the Kerala soil. Took this snap from my Grandma's garden. One of the proud displays....

Jack Fruit

The Jack Of All Fruits. Thats one way to say it. A tasty fruit when ripe and the desserts made from this is mouth watering. Chakka, thats what we call it in kerala, a nickname to some..

The Cow

Graceful as she lies down. Feeling a bit lonely.....or a serious look .... whatever you feel....I am not captioning this one. Anyhow she caught my camera's attention.

Coconut tree swaying in the wind

The wind in romance with the coconut trees. Just as the monsoon hits kerala. Took this while on a trip with my friends. Just stopped by to enjoy the cold winds.

Tender Coconuts

The potential refreshment for every tourist while in Kerala. Also used in most Ayurvedic medicines. On a hot summer day nothing can beat the satisfaction of having a tender coconut juice (karikku as it is called in kerala)

Pretty blue flowers

Took this snap after a small rain. A flower very found in almost every household in kerala. The gardens found in kerala have a variety of flowers from normal ones to orchids.

No Comments - Just Dedicated to "Askhar"

The beauty resting next to the airport at Trivandrum at shankmukham beach. I was suprised some people call this shanmukham airport.

Closing Up On The Qutb Minar

Proud As It Stands - The Qutb Minar

Photo of the Qutb minar from the fort behind it. Most of it is damaged. Still there are plenty of visitors to catch a glimpse of this monument in New Delhi.

I Look At Most Things In A Different Angle

A Close-Up Of The Engravement

The Fort Next To Kutb Minar - New Delhi

A Temple From Kerala (Chakkulathu Kavu)

Kerala is famous for its temples like in Tamil nadu. This one is a very famous one in Alleppey district of kerala and worshippers from all over India come here. The deity is a goddess. This temple shot to fame in the last 15 years period.

View From The Park At Marine Drive

The ship we can see from the park at Marine drive, cochin. I been seeing this rusted giant in the sea for a very long time.

RajGhat - A Tribute To M.K Gandhi

Trust Me, Its Not A Black & White Shot

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Leaving The Bank

Time To Relax

The Smile After A Hard Days Work

The River, Fisherman & Myself

A Click At The Perfect Moment

The famous tourist attraction in Alleppey is the backwater houseboats. Very well designed in two three and four bedroom boats with food served to the tourists taste. you can get the traditional kerala food and anything upto chinese food. Visiting the toddy shops on the banks and enjoying the traditional coconut toddy is included in the package. Tourists can hire these houseboats for the day or the night. Fishing also is allowed while on the tour.

Thats One Of My Best Works

Sunset at Shamal

Took this photo while on my visit to Shamal in Qatar last year. It was a pleasant drive for 1 hour and was curious to visit the location where the new bridge to Bahrain was being built. Unfortunately the US military restricted visitors so didnt take a chance.

Who Lived Here?

On The Way To Alkhor

This Time Green

Corniche Decorations

Looks Good But No Way I'm Trying it

Alladins Kingdom

Easy There

Awaiting Customers at Sealine Beach

Carved From Butter - Third Prize Winner

Dare to Kiss Me?

A Veggie Doll?

Another Display Of Flowers

Bamboos - A New Decorative Item

Pretty Yellow Flowers

Close up of an Anthurium from Flower show

The QAFCO Flower Show 2008

The QAFCO Flower show conducted by Qatar Fertiliser Company (A subsidary of Qatar Petroleum) gets a number of visitors. The major events are display of flowers and vegetables including vegetable carving, butter carving etc which are a competition event as well. These photos were taken during my last visit to the show.