This was from the January trip to Jaisalmer. The long shadow is mine and the good camel posed for me with a smile.
Category: Rajasthan
Non-Birding Pictures from Bharatpur
I associate the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary with what else but birds. But today I decided to post a few non-birding pictures of the park. In the picture above is the long narrow road which is the main hub for bird watching. Blue Antelopes are also very commonly seen at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. This one was…
More from Jaisalmer Streets
Saw this yawning camel near the Gadisar Lake, it was available for hire but we of course walked. No, this picture was not clicked around Holi, I clicked it in January at Jaisalmer. So I was curious why these colors? I asked my guide about it. He inquired and told me that the person with…
From the Streets of Jaisalmer
This picture was taken while roaming around the Jaisalmer Fort which is also known as Sonar Kila after a Satyajit Ray movie. We did not have much time, otherwise I am sure there would have been many other such interesting signs to capture.
Bar Headed Geese, Bharatpur
My guide at Bharatpur said in an excited voice to me “dekho [look] war headed geese.” At least that is what it sounded like to me. And I was quite confused as to why are they called war headed, I thought may be they are too quarrelsome. That flock was quite far away to make…
Small Minivet at Bharatpur
I saw a Small Minivet for the first time at Bharatpur. The male of the species is so colorful! As I just had one day at the park I decided to start early whereas Chhavi and Seshadri joined me later. Till that time I was walking without a guide. I did not spot this bird…
Silhouette of a Peacock, Bharatpur
I stayed in the park from about 7.30 am to 6.30 pm with a short break for lunch. And I still feel my pictures are rushed. In a hurry today, will leave you with this picture only.
A Painted Stork at Bharatpur
I just got back from Bharatpur. Thought I would share this picture of an adult Painted Stork. I was told that after many years of no water in the sanctuary, 2012 has been a reasonable year. Our guide mentioned that there is an agreement for water with Chambal now and the park should revive in the…
Suryagarh Jaisalmer in Pictures
I went to Suryagarh at Jaisalmer in January and had a fabulous time there. The complete Suryagarh Jaisalmer story is now up at Gonomad. Do read the story. In the process I looked the other way, over the wall and saw a helicopter parked at the premises. I asked Pallavi who has been to the property…
Sand Dune Patterns, Jaisalmer
The patterns that light can form on sand dunes! Both the images have been taken at the Lakhmana Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer. Which one do you like more?