New York Urangum Neram

Some snaps of the City that never sleeps...

Festive lights near Macy's


View of the river from the Empire state Building


One of BMW Bridges














Adhay Adhay















Another aerial shot of the illumniated city



Some buildings glittering along the coast
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Quotopix

I think we must quote whenever we feel that the allusion is interesting or helpful or amusing - Cliff Fadiman

Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail - Ralph Waldo Emerson


To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment. - Jane Austen


If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. - Lao Tzu


Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night. - William Blake


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Templarshots

Some more lovely pics from my temple trip!

Illuminated entrance of the Temple at Thiruparamkundram

Painted ceiling at Azhagar Kovil - a bit Blurred

Small gopurams at Azhagar Kovil - The diety seems to be gazing at the devotees who enter the temple

The Picture perfect corridor of Meenakshi temple, Madurai
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Gopura Darisanam

After bridges and flowers nothing really caught my fancy until I took a trip.. err.. pilgrimage to Sankaran Kovil and Madurai.

My mom and bro were occassionally put off that I spent most of my time near one gopuram trying in vain to capture its beauty in various angles..

Some of my attempts below..


The majestic gopuram of Madurai kovil


Sankaran kovil gopuram from a distance


The intricate work in Azhagar kovil gopuram


Small but detailed Gopuram of Pazhamuthircholai.


More of these on a later date!
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Ananya - The Queen

Being the youngest always has its perks!! One of them being undivided attention and a loyal fan following, watching and taking pride in each and every activity, big or small..
and Having the entire family tied around their tiny finger..
This little one is not even a yr old, but she has quite become the center of our universe!!!


She has a penchant for swallowing things both edible and non edible!


Smugly settled on her mom's lap


Her favorite color is yellow.. she goes after anything which is bright..


This is how she looks after her morning bath.. My family is pretty liberal with kohl as you can see!!
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Sankaran Kovil

Drawing no comparisons with the Sistine chapel or any other work of art, you dont have to look any further than the temple towns for the indian version of frescoes adorned ceilings!!!






































I dont exactly know when this particular ceiling was painted.. The angels in the corner look very similar to the cherubs!!














Check out the cherubs in
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Same goes with the chinese looking tigers in this pic!


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Pixies - Karen - Sunshine kid!!

The first time I saw her, she would not stand still..
My second time was marginally better.. but she was more curious to see what I am doing with the camera..
By the third time, she was happily posing!!!


Karen with Toby, her pet dog!


The Icecream mush


Grumpy Karen saying 'Bang' - Thats her version of any bad word..


Ram and Karen.. Penny for her thoughts.. I thought she was mocking me.. Maybe she thought I was silly!!!


Hoping that there would be a fourth time with her :))
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Pixies - Hands On!!!

When you are an fotografer whose talents are not understood by many, getting ppl to understand what u r taking can be quite a headache!! :)

Luckily for me, I had willing subjects!!

The inspiration came from the numerous hindi songs where the heroine does the same.. believe me.. Have tried it with a few hands.. but this is my favo..


This was taken at my place. If you look closely, you can even see stuff at the back.. Thanks to flash and Ram, I have a near perfect pix..


Not exactly a hands shot.. Vishaal was trying out 'Majaa' pose and Ujjval just propped in..


'Ageless hands make minutes a memory'.. Until next time.. Ciao!!
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Pixies - Caught In the Act

Never-to-be-repeated moments...

Ujjval with the penny jar. Standard Thiruttu muzhi!!


My Roomie caught in snooze mode with her Teddy.. oops.. Polar bear!


My uncle training the next Beckham (who likes kicking his bro better than the ball)...


Maha's version of 'Cheese' - captured by Jayashree.


Until the next act.. :))
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