No, its not VIBGYOR! Its BGYRW!!!
Some time back, my blogger friend of mine, Niranjan, nominated me to take part in this contest. This is by www.travelsupermarket.com and is called Capture the Color! Here's the task - Share 5 photos that capture the following 5 colors - Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, White! I chose to show of my country's colors for this contest and here's my post on it!
Beginning with Cool Blue! Many a times, whenever I am on a temple tour, I take a shot of the temple's silhouette against the sky! This shot was at Muruganatheeswarar Temple at Mambakkam, in Tamil Nadu, India. I was actually on my route to another temple when I saw this ancient temple enroute. I was so attracted by the rustic charm of this centuries old temple, that I had to stop biking, made some inquiries, found the priest and got into this temple... The rustic, grungy feel of the temple with Lord Vinayaka at the centre with a unique 'face with open mouth' at the left end of the pic, against the blue sky, was a perfect setting!
Next is Gorgeous Green! I clicked this at Pallikarai Marsh Land, in Tamil Nadu, India. I was there with a bunch of people for bird watching and with my cam I couldn't zoom in to get great pics of the birds. However while walking back to the parking lot, I spotted this Tiger Butterfly seated on the shades of greens, making a perfect contrast and with its wings almost the same size as leaves!
Next is Mellow Yellow! Not so mellow to be honest! This was mom's traditional Thanjavur recipe to cook Brinjal with salt, turmeric, masala, curry leaves, mustard, oil and ural dal! The turmeric and masala brings not just the flavour but also a gorgeous golden yellow!
Then come Tantalizing White! This was clicked at Mahabalipuram or Mahabs in short, in Tamil Nadu, India. The scene sculpted in 6th C AD, is of Lord Krishna lifting a hillock with his finger and using it as an umbrella to protect his villagers. Seen around Lord Krishna are villagers & cattle. And trying to mingle in the scene as one among the villagers, is my friend and against the grey granite making a stark contrast and perfect standout in White!
Finally Ravishing Red! I met this lady from the colorful state of Rajasthan and she was wearing her traditional jewellery and apparel that she embroidered herself. She was so awesome that I had to click her! Hope you liked the BGYRW of my blog!
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lovely captures!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anuradha! Glad you liked! :)
DeleteFabulous shots Bhusha. All the best!!
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Thanks for the appreciation Niranjan! First of all, thanks for nominating me!!!
DeleteI have to say I like you red the best. Your story through color is great, and I love that you kept it all to India. Beautiful. Let me now what you think of my entry http://www.thewondersofwandering.com/capture-the-color-photo-blog-my-adventures-through-color/
ReplyDeleteThank you so much dear! India is known for its colors and vibrancy, I couldn't think of anything except India when the topic is colors!!! :)
Deletewonderful choice of images...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ashok! :)
DeleteBeautiful photos and theme
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
Thank you so much Krishna! :)
DeleteAnd here's my own take of Rajasthan. Incredible India, indeed!
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Wow! Glad you liked India! Indeed, Incredible India!!! :)
DeleteWonderful set of images. Love the shot of Mahabalipuram.
ReplyDeleteMy post Colors of Life on the same is up. All the best.
Thank you Rajesh! :) Lolz, we took lot of such fun shots there! :)
DeleteAll the best to you tooo! :)
Lovely and apt pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jaish! :)
DeleteLOVELY PHOTOS. I HAVE BEEN ASKED BY PNS TO DO THE SAME. I MIGHT TAKE SOME TIME. BUT I WILL SURELY DO IT. MANY THANKS FOR NOMINATING ME.
ReplyDeleteBEST WISHES,
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Looking forward to see your version! :)
DeleteEach photo has a tale of it's own :)
ReplyDeleteGood one!
Thanks Mahesh! :)
DeleteI'm enjoying looking around at all the entries.
ReplyDeleteOh! I'm sure, looking at the, various entries would be so really entertaining! :)
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