This was the other stray dog I met at the old Dutch Cemetery at Surat. Looks a lot like a Siberian Husky don't you think ? Was friendly but a little aloof, unlike the white one who trotted behind me as I moved around. This one kept his distance and just before I left he obliged me with this shot, looking dignified and regal!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Dog at Old Dutch Cemetery in Surat
A friendly stray dog that followed me around when I visited the very old Dutch cemetry at the even older coastal trading town of Surat in the State of Gujrat, India. The Dutch and an older Armenian cemetery adjoin each other in the old part of Surat city. These cemeteries are full of history and were lying in a state of disrepair till recently the government started restoration work that seems to be still in progress. The relatively newer British cemetry is a little away and in a better condition. A trading town used by the Dutch and British, today Surat is a textile and diamond processing hub of India.
Ducks at Surat, India
Spent a few days at a lovely old house in the old part of Surat. It had a lush green garden with traditional flowers like lotus and marigold. And one ducks and poultry. It was good to get away from the hustle and bustle of a large city. The fresh air and silence refreshed body and mind.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Three Owls - Kanha
Do owls sleep during the day? These three, young ones seemed to be taking a nap after a long night out in the forest!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Man on Beach Bench - Tel Aviv
In the serene hours of the morning, a stroll along the beach or silently contemplating life on a beach bench - these are some of life's most beautiful moments. What thoughts are racing through the man's head? Does the couple strolling by know him? These will remain a mystery!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tigress at Kanha
(Click title above to see another photo of this tigress)We as a family try to get together at some wildlife reserve/national park towards the end of each year where we spend New Year's eve as this is much better than celebrating the arrival of the New Year at some noisy tourist resort or hotel. This time we were at Kanha National Park on 31-12-11 when we spotted this magnificent tigress. What a lovely New Year's eve present it was!
We also got to see the Gaur (Indian wild buffalo) Sambar deer, the Barasingha (swamp deer), Chittal (spotted deer), lots of Nilgai ("Blue Bull"), Gray Langurs and Rhesus monkeys too, wild boar and a variety of birds. Truly a great wildlife reserve!
We also got to see the Gaur (Indian wild buffalo) Sambar deer, the Barasingha (swamp deer), Chittal (spotted deer), lots of Nilgai ("Blue Bull"), Gray Langurs and Rhesus monkeys too, wild boar and a variety of birds. Truly a great wildlife reserve!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Dog in Car - Saratoga, CA, USA
Was waiting for my brother to pick me up from the mall when I noticed this alert Corgi (?) leaning out of his master's car. What was interesting was that the dog didn't try to jumpt out or bark or look uncomfortable. Must be a great pet!
Birds of a feather, Spanish Bay, CA, USA
Birds on the beach at Spanish bay, CA, USA - nearly all looking one way. Notice how birds of a kind stay together - the browns to the left, the centre occupied by white breasted sea gulls and black birds to the right!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Jackals at the RCGC Kolkata
I spotted this young pair of jackals on the 17th fairway of the Royal Calcutta Golf Club in Kolkata (http://www.rcgc.in/). I am told that there are several of this species on the premises of this very old golf club (it is the oldest golf club outside Great Britain - it was founded in 1829!). These lovely animals roamed free in these parts till urbanization left only the golf club premises with the natural habitat that they require. Then the club was fenced off and so these furry animals live in peace in the woods surrounding the club. I am told that the club provides them with food and water. They are out on the fairway sunning themselves after a weeks' heavy downpour(Took this with the the only camera available - my Nokia E71 mobilephone camera)
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Dancing Peacock
Caught a peacock with his fan of tail feathers fully extended, dancing to attarct his harem next to the 7th (?) tee box on the Delhi Golf Course with my Nokia E71 mobilephone camera. Rain was moments away, and the mating calls of this and other peacocks filled the air.
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