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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 170 - Feb 24 2011<br /> Bubble reflections<br /> Mahabaleshwar Market<br /> <br /> Yes, they are bubbles! You get a tube with some gooey substance which you put on the end of a small plastic straw and blow from the other end. After the bubble is made you pinch it off and seal the hole. The bubble remains like that for a few hours and is a great novelty / toy for kids.<br /> <br /> Thanks to everyone for the comments on the lady's picture yesterday.
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3rd year Pic 170 - Feb 24 2011
Bubble reflections
Mahabaleshwar Market

Yes, they are bubbles! You get a tube with some gooey substance which you put on the end of a small plastic straw and blow from the other end. After the bubble is made you pinch it off and seal the hole. The bubble remains like that for a few hours and is a great novelty / toy for kids.

Thanks to everyone for the comments on the lady's picture yesterday.

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  • 3rd year Pic 176 - Mar 05 2011<br /> Walking sticks<br /> <br /> Handmade walking sticks for sale at Mahabaleshwar Market.
  • 3rd year Pic 175 - Mar 04 2011<br /> Eco-friendly?<br /> Mahabaleshwar Market<br /> <br /> I was surprised to see this hotel / restaurant! Maybe they were not allowed to cut the tree and so built the place around it! :)<br /> <br /> Thank you all for voting yesterday's picture to #1, it was a very pleasant surprise in the morning!
  • 3rd year Pic 174 - Mar 03 2011<br /> awaiting... <br /> Mahabaleshwar Market<br /> <br /> This is old lady was asking for alms at the weekly market. <br /> <br /> Her belly looks big because poor women tend to keep their precious belongings or day's earnings in a small pouch tied to the waist and then covered by the saree. <br /> <br /> B&W version: <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/15755187_HtDGn#1178269417_E8Yzi-A-LB">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/15755187_HtDGn#1178269417_E8Yzi-A-LB</a><br /> <br /> another pic: <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/15755187_HtDGn#1178268088_Qis3T-A-LB">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/15755187_HtDGn#1178268088_Qis3T-A-LB</a><br /> <br /> B&W version: <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/15755187_HtDGn#1178280050_xVvM2-A-LB">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/15755187_HtDGn#1178280050_xVvM2-A-LB</a>
  • 3rd year Pic 173 - Mar 02 2011<br /> Weekly market<br /> <br /> Every Tuesday people from surrounding villages come to Mahabaleshwar's Market and set up shop for a day. Apart from fresh vegetables and fruits, there are household items, clothes and other novelties too.
  • 3rd year Pic 172 - Mar 01 2011<br /> with Fateh Singh Rathore (shot in February 2010)<br /> <br /> Fateh Singh Rathore, the legend of Ranthambhore is no more; he passed away this morning (1st March) after a brief illness. He was instrumental in nourishing Ranthambhore national park for many years as the field director and was one of the best known warriors in the global effort to save the Indian tiger. After retirement he was awarded the rare status of honorary warden of the park.<br /> <br /> He was a multifaceted personality and was equally at ease with children or adults and everyone who came in contact with him was affected in some way or the other. Not only that, people who had only heard or read about him were also impressed with his dedication and love for the tiger and the jungle.<br /> <br /> Even after retirement he continued his war on saving the tigers in particular and Ranthambhore park's conservation. That's how Tiger Watch, an NGO, was born and he served as its Vice Chairman. I've been associated with Tiger Watch for many years and it was during this time that I came to know him, having spent many days at his home Maa Farm and in the Park.<br /> <br /> I was fortunate to have gone there last Saturday and spent two days with him. He was quite ill and in pain but his ever strong spirit was still the same. He could barely whisper a few words but managed to convey his feelings with gestures, ensuring that the guests and visitors (there were quite a few) were all looked after and life carried on as usual.<br /> <br /> Last month his son Govardhan, our field biologist Dharmendra and his wife Divya asked close associates and friends to write a few lines on him. These notes were read out to him and never failed to bring a smile on his face. My note is included at the end.<br /> <br /> I pray his soul finds eternal peace in his heavenly abode and may Almighty give the family strength to bear this great loss.<br /> <br /> Though dear Boss, as I used to call him, is no more, his legend will live on...<br /> <br /> More pictures: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Ranthambhore/Last-meet/16241071_4Rda8">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Ranthambhore/Last-meet/16241071_4Rda8</a>
  • 3rd year Pic 171 - Feb 25 2011<br /> Kates Point, Mahabaleshwar<br /> <br /> Pano 13 images - best seen in large size.<br /> <br /> <br /> Mahabaleshwar is a hill station near Pune (120 km - 75 mi) and (285 km - 177 mi) from Mumbai. It served as the summer capital of Bombay province during the British Raj. Mahabaleshwar is a vast plateau measuring 150 kms (58 sq mi), bound by valleys on all sides. It reaches a height of 1,438 m (4,720 ft) at its highest peak above sea level, known as Wilson/Sunrise Point. It is a popular holiday resort and honeymoon spot, and an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. In the ancient temple of Mahadev in Old Mahabaleshwar 4 other rivers come out from the cow (bull's) mouth apart from Krishna and they all travel some distance before merging into Krishna. These rivers are the Koyana, Venna(Veni), Savitri, and Gayatri.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabaleshwar">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabaleshwar</a>
  • 3rd year Pic 170 - Feb 24 2011<br /> Bubble reflections<br /> Mahabaleshwar Market<br /> <br /> Yes, they are bubbles! You get a tube with some gooey substance which you put on the end of a small plastic straw and blow from the other end. After the bubble is made you pinch it off and seal the hole. The bubble remains like that for a few hours and is a great novelty / toy for kids.<br /> <br /> Thanks to everyone for the comments on the lady's picture yesterday.
  • 3rd year Pic 169 - Feb 23 2011<br /> Lady in red sari<br /> Market, Mahabaleshwar <br /> Best seen in large size. <br /> <br /> This lady was sitting near a shop in the market and despite the age and hardships of life, her face had a serene look.<br /> <br /> I tried B&W treatment but feel this looks much better...? <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/15755187_HtDGn#1178092158_nKA3A-A-LB">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/15755187_HtDGn#1178092158_nKA3A-A-LB</a>
  • 3rd year Pic 168 - Feb 22 2011<br /> NO MORE!<br /> Cathedral, Christchurch<br /> <br /> <br /> This picture was taken last November when we were touring New Zealand and was shot from my hotel room and SOOC. <br /> <br /> AN EARTHQUAKE MEASURING 6.3 HIT CHRISTCHURCH EARLY TODAY AND CAUSED A LOT OF DAMAGE. AT LAST REPORT 65 PEOPLE HAD DIED. THIS BEAUTIFUL CATHEDRAL'S SPIRE WAS ALSO DAMAGED AND IS NO MORE. IT'S SUCH A SAD WAY TO START A DAY, SEEING A BEAUTIFUL MONUMENT DAMAGED SO BADLY. OUR HEARTS GO OUT FOR THE ONES AFFECTED. <br /> <br /> CHECK IMAGE 7 <br /> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12533722">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12533722</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10708043">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10708043</a>
  • 3rd year Pic 167 - Feb 21 2011<br /> Protestant Church<br /> Built in 18th century<br /> <br /> Side of the Church I put up here yesterday. Once again was in a dilemma whether to put this or the B&W <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/church-hdr3-bw-pull/1176944838_iwna9-X2.jpg">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/church-hdr3-bw-pull/1176944838_iwna9-X2.jpg</a><br /> <br /> OR the antique style <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/church-hdr3-bw-antique/1176945645_Ktnok-X2.jpg">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/church-hdr3-bw-antique/1176945645_Ktnok-X2.jpg</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Mahabaleshwar is a hill station near Pune (120 km - 75 mi) and (285 km - 177 mi) from Mumbai. It served as the summer capital of Bombay province during the British Raj. Mahabaleshwar is a vast plateau measuring 150 kms (58 sq mi), bound by valleys on all sides. It reaches a height of 1,438 m (4,720 ft) at its highest peak above sea level, known as Wilson/Sunrise Point. It is a popular holiday resort and honeymoon spot, and an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. In the ancient temple of Mahadev in Old Mahabaleshwar 4 other rivers come out from the cow (bull's) mouth apart from Krishna and they all travel some distance before merging into Krishna. These rivers are the Koyana, Venna(Veni), Savitri, and Gayatri.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabaleshwar">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabaleshwar</a>
  • 3rd year Pic 166 - Feb 20 2011<br /> Protestant Church, Mahabaleshwar <br /> Built in 18th century.<br /> <br /> Original colour version is here:<br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/DSC4857/1178089451_8WQr9-X2.jpg">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/DSC4857/1178089451_8WQr9-X2.jpg</a><br /> <br /> <br /> Mahabaleshwar is a hill station near Pune (120 km - 75 mi) and (285 km - 177 mi) from Mumbai. It served as the summer capital of Bombay province during the British Raj. Mahabaleshwar is a vast plateau measuring 150 kms (58 sq mi), bound by valleys on all sides. It reaches a height of 1,438 m (4,720 ft) at its highest peak above sea level, known as Wilson/Sunrise Point. It is a popular holiday resort and honeymoon spot, and an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. In the ancient temple of Mahadev in Old Mahabaleshwar 4 other rivers come out from the cow (bull's) mouth apart from Krishna and they all travel some distance before merging into Krishna. These rivers are the Koyana, Venna(Veni), Savitri, and Gayatri.<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabaleshwar">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabaleshwar</a>
  • 3rd year Pic 165 - Feb 19 2011<br /> Corn on Cob<br /> Mahabaleshwar Market<br /> <br /> In India the corn is roasted on coal and when ready, lemon juice, pepper or red chili powder and salt are added to taste. In the picture the man is fanning the fire with a cardboard fan. Some people prefer to apply a bit of butter too! Another way is to open the husks partially, apply the butter, close the husk flaps and let it 'bake' on coal heat. This gives a lovely charcoal flavour!<br /> <br /> The full colour version is here: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/DSC4693/1178077335_tBFYc-XL.jpg">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/DSC4693/1178077335_tBFYc-XL.jpg</a><br /> <br /> Thank you all for your comments on SC & full colour versions of Strawberry vendor yesterday!
  • 3rd year Pic 164 - Feb 18 2011<br /> Strawberry vendor<br /> Shot at Mahabaleshwar Market<br /> <br /> I liked the light on his face and while processing thought of partial colouring. Couldn't decide between the original and this one... <br /> <br /> The original colour version is here: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/DSC4684/1178070325_snALa-XL.jpg">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/Mahabaleshwar-2011-ppl/DSC4684/1178070325_snALa-XL.jpg</a>
  • 3rd year Pic 163 - Feb 17 2011<br /> Dahliah<br /> <br /> The Club - Mahabaleshwar<br /> <br /> THIS IS for Lavanya!!
  • 3rd year Pic 162 - Feb 16 2011<br /> Cannon<br /> Shotover Jet ride<br /> <br /> The cannon was kept from the old days when they were used to blast holes in the rocks.
  • 3rd year Pic 161 - Feb 15 2011<br /> Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) - Mongoose family. <br /> Auckland Zoo<br /> <br /> Member of Mongoose family, Meerkats forage in a group with one "sentry" on guard watching for predators while the others search for food. Sentry duty is usually approximately an hour long. <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meerkat">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meerkat</a><br /> <br /> more pics of the Zoo: <br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/New-Zealand-Macau-Hong-Kong/Auckland-Zoo/15126936_yVLtW">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/New-Zealand-Macau-Hong-Kong/Auckland-Zoo/15126936_yVLtW</a>
  • 3rd year Pic 160 - Feb 14 2011<br /> Major Mitchell's cockatoo(Cacatua leadbeteri)<br /> <br /> Shot thru a wire mesh and hence slight smudges in places. <br /> <br /> With its soft-textured white and salmon-pink plumage and large, bright red and yellow crest, it is generally recognised as the most beautiful of all cockatoos. It is named in honour of Major Sir Thomas Mitchell, who wrote "Few birds more enliven the monotonous hues of the Australian forest than this beautiful species whose pink-coloured wings and flowing crest might have embellished the air of a more voluptuous region".<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Mitchell%27s_Cockatoo">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Mitchell%27s_Cockatoo</a><br /> <br /> Auckland Zoo has New Zealand's largest collection of animals and is recognised as one of the most progressive zoos in the world.<br /> A winner of national and international environmental-related awards, it is home to 117 different species and over 700 animals. <a href="http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/home.aspx">http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/home.aspx</a><br /> <br /> more pics of the Zoo: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/New-Zealand-Macau-Hong-Kong/Auckland-Zoo/15126936_yVLtW">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/New-Zealand-Macau-Hong-Kong/Auckland-Zoo/15126936_yVLtW</a>
  • 3rd year Pic 159 - Feb 13 2011<br /> Siamang gibbon(Hylobates syndactylus)<br /> Auckland Zoo<br /> <br /> The Siamang tends to rest for more than 50% of its waking period (from dawn to dusk), followed by feeding, moving, foraging and social activities. It takes more rest during midday, taking time to groom each other or play. During resting time it usually uses a branch of a large tree lying on their back or on their stomach. Feeding behaviors, foraging, and moving are most often in the morning and after resting time.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamang">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamang</a><br /> <br /> Auckland Zoo has New Zealand's largest collection of animals and is recognised as one of the most progressive zoos in the world.<br /> A winner of national and international environmental-related awards, it is home to 117 different species and over 700 animals. <a href="http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/home.aspx">http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/home.aspx</a><br /> <br /> more pics of the Zoo: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/New-Zealand-Macau-Hong-Kong/Auckland-Zoo/15126936_yVLtW">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/New-Zealand-Macau-Hong-Kong/Auckland-Zoo/15126936_yVLtW</a>
  • 3rd year Pic 158 - Feb 12 2011<br /> Ring Tailed Lemur. Auckland Zoo<br /> <br /> Caught this Lemur jumping around, shot with Lieca P&S. Best seen in large size.<br /> <br /> Auckland Zoo has New Zealand's largest collection of animals and is recognised as one of the most progressive zoos in the world.<br /> A winner of national and international environmental-related awards, it is home to 117 different species and over 700 animals. <a href="http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/home.aspx">http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/home.aspx</a><br /> <br /> more pics of the Zoo:<br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/New-Zealand-Macau-Hong-Kong/Auckland-Zoo/15126936_yVLtW">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/New-Zealand-Macau-Hong-Kong/Auckland-Zoo/15126936_yVLtW</a>
  • 3rd year Pic 157 - Feb 11 2011<br /> Red Panda - Auckland Zoo<br /> <br /> Auckland Zoo has New Zealand's largest collection of animals and is recognised as one of the most progressive zoos in the world.<br /> A winner of national and international environmental-related awards, it is home to 117 different species and over 700 animals. <a href="http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/home.aspx">http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/home.aspx</a><br /> <br /> more pics of the Zoo: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/New-Zealand-Macau-Hong-Kong/Auckland-Zoo/15126936_yVLtW">http://hershy.smugmug.com/Travel/New-Zealand-Macau-Hong-Kong/Auckland-Zoo/15126936_yVLtW</a>

  • 349390pitchingwedge33

    on April 24, 2011

    very cool capture.....

  • MAU

    on March 6, 2011

    Excellent capture. Love the reflections.

  • WildeLifePhotography

    on February 25, 2011

    This is fantastic. I would love to have bubble stuff that lasted more than a few seconds. I'll definitely be on the look out for it.

  • photofreak

    on February 25, 2011

    Cool shot, love the reflections. This market looks like a great place for finding interesting things to photograph... lucky you!

  • Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)

    on February 25, 2011

    We used to have something like this at fairs when I was a kid too.

  • whitetree

    on February 25, 2011

    Very intresting bubbles !

  • webstersway

    on February 25, 2011

    Wow, fantastic refelctions in those bubbles!!! Terrific shot!!!

  • Lgood

    on February 25, 2011

    Fantastic Harsh - what a great find, and you have captured it perfectly. I'd rate this one at 10 stars if I could. I love it.

  • The Curious Camel aka gail

    on February 25, 2011

    very image

  • fotoeffects

    on February 25, 2011

    I already commented on this, but I'm going to comment again because I just love the outstanding reflections in these bubbles. Be sure to view in 3x. I've gotta try to find some of this bubble stuff.

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