Tuesday, June 30, 2020

On the docks


Activity on the Sassoon docks after the fishing boats have offloaded, sold the fish in an auction and gone away. The fish has been sorted, packed and now on the way to the retail markets of Mumbai. From my archives.

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Monday, June 29, 2020

A message


A valid message to all the activists.

A mural in Bandra. From my archives.

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Sunday, June 28, 2020

Great escape


Trying to escape from the sudden downpour in Bandra east. In Mumbai, when it rains, it pours!

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Saturday, June 27, 2020

Indian flying fox


An Indian flying fox also known as the Greater Indian fruit bat hanging out on a tree outside my window with a berry in its mouth. It is a species of flying fox found in the Indian subcontinent and is one of the largest bats in the world.

Friday, June 26, 2020

Purple sky


The full moon on its way home in a purple sky in Bandra east.

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

The Indian Golden Oriole


A regular visitor on the tree outside my window but doesn't sit for long. Always in a hurry to go somewhere, typical Mumbai resident. 😊

The Indian golden oriole (Oriolus kundoo) is a species of oriole found in the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia. The species was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Eurasian golden oriole, but is now considered a full species. Adults can be told apart from the Eurasian golden oriole by the black of the eye stripe extending behind the eye. Wikipedia.

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Ready to go


Fish sorted, packed and ready to go to the retail market from the wholesale market in Sassoon docks. From my archives.

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Solar eclipse


We witnessed a partial solar eclipse in Mumbai yesterday. This was clicked from our terrace in Bandra East at the peak of the eclipse.

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Still life


Life has been reduced to a black and white still life during the Lockdown,

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Saturday, June 20, 2020

Gone fishing


Brave duo fishing in shallow waters off the Bandra coast. From my archives.

Friday, June 19, 2020

Peeping sun


The sun peeping through the clouds as it rises to enlighten Mumbai. From my archives.

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Gulmohar


It's the time for the Gulmohars alo known as May flowers to bloom. The above photo was taken from  my balcony.

Delonix regia is a species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae native to Madagascar. It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of orange-red flowers over summer. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an ornamental tree and in English it is given the name royal poincianaflamboyantflame of the forest, or flame tree (one of several species given this name). Wikipedia

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Fish sorting


Sorting the fish in Sassoon docks prior to taking it to the retail markets in the city. From my archives.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Cat nap disturbed


Cat on the car rooftop.

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Monday, June 15, 2020

Sunday, June 14, 2020

Kennel


A kennel made by a slumdweller for his rescued pet dog in Bandra east.

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Saturday, June 13, 2020

Whirlybird


An Indian Air Force helicopter 'Chetak' flying overhead. It is a two ton class, 7 seater helicopter, manufactured in India,

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Friday, June 12, 2020

Homeward bound


The sky in Bandra east last evening.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Poser


A fish retailer saw me taking his picture and instantly posed for me with his basket full of fish at Sassoon docks fish market. From my archives.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Unlocked but...


The lockdown has been eased but maintianing social distancing is a must.
Rose ringed parakeets showing us how.

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Monday, June 8, 2020

Wise up


Rise Up, Wise Up, Eyes Up - a forever relevant mural in Bandra. From my archives.

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Sunday, June 7, 2020

Installation art


Artist Faizan Khatri's art installation of a dog peeing on the wall at Sassoon Docks. 😃
Photo from my archives.

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Saturday, June 6, 2020

Wind and rain


Can you feel the wind and rain looking at the picture? 😄

This was in Bandra east, Mumbai after the Nisarga cyclone thankfully bypassed us and spun off.

Friday, June 5, 2020

Rains


Mumbai missed the fury of the cyclone 'Nisarga' by a whisker but we got some windy and rainy weather. The skies were uniformly grey.

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Bright side


The brighter side of the moon seen a couple of nights back in Bandra, Mumbai.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Hey guys!


A black kite has come over on our building terrace in Bandra east, to say Hey!

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Monday, June 1, 2020

CDP Theme Day - Park


A park in the ruins of the Sion Fort. This photo is from my archives. The fort dates back to the 17th century and the park is a jusr a few decades old.

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