Landscape

An old ruined building by the beach, damaged during the 1964 cyclone, Dhanuskodi, Tamil Nadu, India

An old ruined building by the beach, damaged during  the 1964 cyclone,  Dhanuskodi, Tamil Nadu, India
Sunset colors brought another dimensions to these ruined buildings by the beach, I thought.

An old ruined building by the beach, damaged during the 1964 cyclone, Dhanuskodi, Tamil Nadu, India
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An old temple ruins, damaged during the 1964 cyclone, Dhanuskodi, Tamil Nadu, India

An old temple ruins, damaged during  the 1964 cyclone,  Dhanuskodi, Tamil Nadu, India
Tragically, entire town was destroyed during the 1964 cyclone and the buildings were left in ruins, not rebuilt.

An old temple ruins, damaged during the 1964 cyclone, Dhanuskodi, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape

On top of the Yanamalai (Elephant Hill), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

On top of  the Yanamalai (Elephant Hill), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
One of the hills where Jain monks lived; and the beds they carved still exist.

On top of the Yanamalai (Elephant Hill), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape · People

A group of women with their kids in traditional attaire at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

A group of women with their kids in traditional attaire at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Somehow, the golden yellow blends well with the Sandstone Architecture.

A group of women with their kids in traditional attaire at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Landscape

Trees surrounding the Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Trees surrounding the Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
It might have been once a large complex. They’re now trying to restore as much as possible.

Trees surrounding the Ta Prohm Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Landscape

Terraced farming fields along the Western Ghats at Poombarai near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India

Terraced farming fields along the Western Ghats at Poombarai near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India
The mountain range is fully covered in lush green.

Terraced farming fields along the Western Ghats at Poombarai near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India
People

A cow walking through the narrow lane, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

A cow walking through the narrow lane, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,  India
These cows in the Varanasi streets seem to know all the narrow lanes quite well.

A cow walking through the narrow lane,, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Landscape

The new Sarawak Legislative Assembly Building at the banks of Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

I shot this view from the roof of nearby Fort Margherita.

The new Sarawak Legislative Assembly Building at the banks of Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Landscape · People

A cyclist outside a public housing estate, Paya Lebar, Singapore

A cyclist outside a public housing estate, Paya Lebar, Singapore
A cyclist outside a public housing estate, Paya Lebar, Singapore
Landscape · People

Fishermen set to deep waters of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Fishermen set to deep waters of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh,  India
The evening Sun turns everything glowing in its sight.

Fishermen set to deep waters of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Landscape

Phnom Kulen, a sacred mountain range from where the stones for Angkor Wat temples taken from, at Siem Reap, Cambodia

These mountains have the sandstones from which the Cambodian temples like Angkor Wat were constructed. I am drawn to this mountain top which gives a beautiful view.

Phnom Kulen, a sacred mountain range from where the stones for Angkor Wat temples taken from, at Siem Reap, Cambodia
Landscape · Still Life

Cement statue of the great Tamil poet, Mahakavi Bharati by the roadside, Allampatti, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Cement statue of the great Tamil poet, Mahakavi Bharati by the roadside, Allampatti, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
It was outskirts of the town filled with dwellings of working class people but it occured to someone there to have a statue for one of the greatest modern tamil poet, Mahakavi Bharati, however modest and haphazardly done with the cement, it was still a wonderful sight.

Cement statue of the great Tamil poet, Mahakavi Bharati by the roadside, Allampatti, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape · People

A farmer working on his field at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

A farmer working on his field at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Seeing them working on a lush green field is such a pleasant sight, and their hat is so beautiful too.

A farmer working on his field at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Landscape

A big boulder along the slope of the Thirumayam Fort, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu, India

A big boulder along the slope of the Thirumayam Fort, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu, India
It remains a mystery how this is shaped and found along the slope but well stable.

A big boulder along the slope of the Thirumayam Fort, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A big boulder perched at top of the Yanamalai (Elephant Hill), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A big boulder perched at top of  the Yanamalai (Elephant Hill), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A big boulder perched at top of the Yanamalai (Elephant Hill), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape

A large lava field at Mount Batur seen from Mount Kintamani, Bali, Indonesia

A large lava field at Mount Batur seen from Mount Kintamani, Bali, Indonesia
It’s really surreal to see this larva field, a reminder of the volcano beneath the crust.

A large lava field at Mount Batur seen from Mount Kintamani, Bali, Indonesia
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Seedlings at the rice field at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Rice field and villas at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
The seedlings are so nicely ordered.

Rice field and villas at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Animal Wildlife

An Indian Cormorant bird drying its feathers at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India

An Indian Cormorant bird drying its feathers at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
An Indian Cormorant bird drying its feathers at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
Landscape · People

A couple having their photoshoot at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

A couple having their photoshoot at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
It seems to be a popular now for new couples to have their photoshoot. I liked how their silk attire blends with the ancient architecture.

A couple having their photoshoot at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Landscape

A train passing through, view from the Samanar (Jain) Hill, Keelakuyilkudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A train passing through, view from the Samanar (Jain) Hill, Keelakuyilkudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
It was an exhilarating view from top of the hills; I also imagined how one would see the hills from the moving train.

A train passing through, view from the Samanar (Jain) Hill, Keelakuyilkudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Boulders at top of the Yanamalai (Elephant Hill), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Boulders at top of  the Yanamalai (Elephant Hill), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
They seem to be watching over the town at the base. And I liked the tone of sunset on them.

Boulders at top of the Yanamalai (Elephant Hill), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Four faced Brahma sculptured at the tower of a temple complex, Bayon Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Four faced Brahma sculptured at the tower of a temple complex, Bayon Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
These sculptured towers are very unique to Cambodian Architecture as they used several sandstones to craft it.

Four faced Brahma sculptured at the tower of a temple complex, Bayon Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Line of Asura and Deva statues along the Angkor Thom South Gate at Siem Reap, Cambodia

Line of Asura and Deva statues along the Angkor Thom South Gate at Siem Reap, Cambodia
Line of Asura and Deva statues along the Angkor Thom South Gate at Siem Reap, Cambodia
Landscape · Still Life

A wall mural of Tiger, in the background of creepers, Mural Art’s Lane, Ipoh, Malaysia

A wall mural of Tiger, in the background of creepers, Mural Art's Lane, Ipoh, Malaysia
It looked as if the tiger was behind the bushes, and the old home appears to be lost in a jungle.

A wall mural of Tiger, in the background of creepers, Mural Art’s Lane, Ipoh, Malaysia
People · Still Life

A jogger running through the line of trees at Punggol Park, Singapore

A jogger running through the line of trees at Punggol Park, Singapore
Motion blur worked well in the picture I thought as it brought an element of action. I happened to click when he’s almost at the middle of the frame.

A jogger running through the line of trees at Punggol Park, Singapore