That's my world

On 15Aug (our Independence Day) and 16Aug, The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) started a campaign of beautifying the wall that separates the railway tracks from the road that runs alongside for a distance of almost 3kms between Mahim and Dadar. It was initiated with 'The Wall Project' (to add visual elements of colour, form and texture to a space) - a group of enthusiastic people. The paint,brushes and all other material required for this graffiti bonanza was supplied by the BMC authorities and a free hand was given to one and all who wished to write on the wall. The only caveat was there should not be any religious,political or messages of hatred. It turned out to be a 'beautiful' way to celebrate our Independence Day!

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Monochrome mania

Gnarled tree at the Maharashtra Nature Park in Dharavi, Mumbai.

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Camera Critters

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Saturday Photohunt - Artificial

Artificial jewellery on sale in a shop on the periphery of Mumbadevi Temple.

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Skywatch Friday

The Mumbai sky on 02Aug09 at 0624hrs.

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Thursday Challenge - rare

Sambar and crocodiles relaxing in the same pond at the Mumbai zoo! A rare sight indeed!

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Sambar (also sambur, sambhur, Tamil: Kadaththi maan, Assamese: Xor Pohu), is the common name for several large dark brown and maned Asian deer, particularly for the Indian species (Cervus unicolor), which attains a height of 102 to 160 cm (40 to 63 in) at the shoulder and may weigh as much as 546 kg (1200 pounds), though more typically 162-260 kg (357-574 pounds). The coat is dark brown with chestnut marks on the rump and underparts. The large, rugged antlers are typically rusine, the brow tines being simple and the beams forked at the tip. In some specimens the antlers exceed 101 cm (40 in). Ref Wikipedia

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ABC Wednesday - D for Deer

Deer enjoying their siesta in the Mumbai zoo.

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