Daily photos 3rd year
At the Daily Gallery one picture, preferably taken that day; is shared with others. While that is difficult to follow (shooting everyday) I have been putting up a picture everyday and this is my THIRD year. It's been an enjoyable time viewing pictures of other members and learning new techniques and customs from different places. I think this is the best way to travel to places while sitting at home, and also making friends on the way! It has been a pleasure sharing my pictures and I thank all of you for taking the time to comment on my pictures.
Earlier galleries: First year - Second year - Critiques welcome!
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3rd year Pic 324 - Sep 06 2011
Lotus
Khem Vilas, Ranthambhore
This one is for Paula!
More pictures at
http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Ranthambhore/RT-June-2011/17444320_Qps9C3
Khem Vilas is a beautiful holiday camp. They have cottages, tents and a few rooms for the guests. The place has 3-4 water bodies and the whole environment is very natural. You may like to see some pics:
http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Ranthambhore/Khem-Vilas-Feb-2007/2518298_8LR9CS
Thank you for all the comments! Glad you all liked the two pictures of Tigress T17. If you are planning a trip, write to me.
![3rd year Pic 319 - Sep 01 2011
<span style="color:yellow">In rhythm</span>
Red-wattled Lapwing- Vanellus indicus, Ranthambhore National Park
<span style="color:cyan">Best seen in bigger size</span>
<span style="color:cyan">More pictures at </span><br>
http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Ranthambhore/RT-June-2011/17444320_Qps9C3
The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus),about 35cm long, is a lapwing or large plover, a wader in the family Charadriidae. It has characteristic loud alarm calls which are variously rendered as did he do it or pity to do it[2] leading to colloquial names like the did-he-do-it bird.[3] Usually seen in pairs or small groups not far from water but may form large flocks in the non-breeding season (winter).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-wattled_Lapwing](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Daily-Photo-Galleries/Daily-third-year/i-zbcvWGh/0/ca7f1d69/Ti/DSC_3103-Ti.jpg)
![3rd year Pic 318 - Aug 31 2011
<span style="color:yellow">Coming in to land</span>
Red-wattled Lapwing- Vanellus indicus, Ranthambhore National Park
<span style="color:cyan">Best seen in bigger size</span>
<span style="color:cyan">More pictures at </span><br>
http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Ranthambhore/RT-June-2011/17444320_Qps9C3
The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus),about 35cm long, is a lapwing or large plover, a wader in the family Charadriidae. It has characteristic loud alarm calls which are variously rendered as did he do it or pity to do it[2] leading to colloquial names like the did-he-do-it bird.[3] Usually seen in pairs or small groups not far from water but may form large flocks in the non-breeding season (winter).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-wattled_Lapwing](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Daily-Photo-Galleries/Daily-third-year/i-N2BwPSg/0/6eaa39d3/Ti/DSC_3086%20copy-Ti.jpg)
![3rd year Pic 317 - Aug 30 2011
<span style="color:yellow">Red-wattled Lapwing- Vanellus indicus</span>
Ranthambhore National Park
<span style="color:cyan">Best seen in bigger size</span>
<span style="color:cyan">More pictures at </span><br>
http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Ranthambhore/RT-June-2011/17444320_Qps9C3
The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus),about 35cm long, is a lapwing or large plover, a wader in the family Charadriidae. It has characteristic loud alarm calls which are variously rendered as did he do it or pity to do it[2] leading to colloquial names like the did-he-do-it bird.[3] Usually seen in pairs or small groups not far from water but may form large flocks in the non-breeding season (winter).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-wattled_Lapwing
<span style="color:red">It was a great feeling to see the Paradise flycatcher picture on top of the Daily gallery this morning (India time).
Thank you friends! </span>](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Daily-Photo-Galleries/Daily-third-year/i-DH3fsJJ/0/1e6357aa/Ti/DSC_2994-Ti.jpg)
![3rd year Pic 313 - Aug 26 2011
<span style="color:yellow">Magpie Robin</span>
Khem Vilas, Ranthambhore
<span style="color:cyan">More pictures at </span><br>
http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Ranthambhore/RT-June-2011/17444320_Qps9C3
The magpie-robins or shamas (from shama, Hindi for C. malabaricus)[1] are medium-sized insectivorous birds (some also eat berries and other fruit) in the genera Copsychus and Trichixos. They were formerly in the thrush family Turdidae, but are more often now treated as part of the Old World flycatcher Muscicapidae.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magpie-robin](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Daily-Photo-Galleries/Daily-third-year/i-XGpDPfm/0/67940eb5/Ti/DSC_3023-Ti.jpg)
![3rd year Pic 312 - Aug 25 2011
<span style="color:yellow">Sambar </span>
Ranthambhore National Park
<span style="color:cyan">Best seen in bigger size</span>
<span style="color:cyan">More pictures at </span><br>
http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Ranthambhore/RT-June-2011/17444320_Qps9C3
The Sambar (Rusa unicolor) is a large deer native to southern and southeast Asia. Sambar primarily live in woodland and feed on a wide variety of vegetation, including grasses, foliage, browse, fruit, and water plants, depending on the local habitat.[3] They also consume a great variety of shrubs and trees. They are a favourite prey item for tigers and Asiatic lions. Anecdotally, the tiger is said to mimic the call of the sambar to deceive it while hunting. They also can be taken by crocodiles, mostly the sympatric mugger crocodiles. Leopards and dholes will take young or sickly deer. Sambar have been seen congregating in large herds in protected areas such as national parks and reserves in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambar_(deer)
<span style="color:red">Thank you all for your comments on diving Drongo yesterday. </span>](https://photos.smugmug.com/Photography/Daily-Photo-Galleries/Daily-third-year/i-6gRBRZD/0/e217d35f/Ti/DSC_3247%20copy-Ti.jpg)
Cynthia
on September 27, 2011I love the low light and the touch of light on the petals.
Amita
on September 10, 2011What a lovely capture..soft and swaying.!!
Blizzard
on September 7, 2011lovely soft clear color perfect composition
Janet McQueen
on September 7, 2011Gorgeous light.... wonderful composition....wow!
Howard's Photography
on September 7, 2011Gorgeous!
Chuck Beehner
on September 7, 2011wow.....this is perfect. like the muted colours/tones...also how the eye is drawn into the
one flower, thanks for the mention ;=)))))
paula
Pixel Footprints
on September 6, 2011Great composition and that lotus is beautiful!!!!
nelli
on September 6, 2011Absolutely Stunning!! The colors are perfect!
Scianghetti
on September 6, 2011Love the mood - well done!
dakotacowboy
on September 6, 2011beautiful contrasts