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Batman

Macro Monday, 

Garuda

Ancient Carving of Hindu mythical character Garuda. Garuda appears both in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Garuda has wings of an Eagle (Brahminy Kite in Indian version) and body of a man, he is also a carrier of god Vishnu.

Photo Location: Krishna temple courtyard, Hampi.

Creative Exchange, My World, tones on Tuesday, Tuesday Takes, Sweet Shot,

Band Tower, Hampi

Band Tower is on of the tall structures found within a large compound of Danaik's Enclusure in Hampi.  This structure dates back to 13th century and this is the only structure in Danaik's Enclusure which is still in good shape.  Its a two-storied hexagonal building with narrow stairways leading to the top. There is no clear information as to why this is called Band Tower, one of the localite told me that if we clap standing in the center of the ground floor of this building, sound is amplified and sounds like its from a band {it sure does because I tried it :)} but looks like this structure was a watch tower more than a band tower.

Another prominent structure in this enclosure is the Mosque (stone structure seen next to the band tower in the picture).  It is said that this Mosque was originally a temple, later converted to a mosque when muslims invaded Vijayanagara Empire.

(Converted the image to B&W and added texture just to get a feel of the bygone era.)

Flower Macro

Evening In Alleppy

Wild Flower

Vintage Jaguar

Living on the Edge

 A Candid shot of my friend enjoying the view fom a view point from an altitude of 3940 feet. 

Location - Devarayanadurga, Tumkur District

Fisherman

In A Yellow House Challenge

Good Friday

"I am the Good Shepherd: the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep." John 10:11

You can see another photo from this place here "Ray of Hope"

Family Tree

This photo was shot on Gopala Swamy hill few months back. When ever i look at this photo it looks like a family portrait to me, Papa tree, Mama tree and their two kids, the yougster is standing a little away for what ever reason.What do you guys think? doesn't it look like a small family of tree's?

Sky Watch  / Sepia Scenes  

Storm

Mysore Palace

Wondering how the palace looks in color? Click here (and scroll down a bit to see the night shots)

Keshava Temple

A sculpture of Godess Lakshmi in her dancing form found on outer wall of Keshava Temple at Somnathpur which is belived to be built around 1268 A.D.

Monochrome Weekly

Dawn

Full Moon

Temple Ruins

A Scene from an ancient temple which is about 650 - 700 years old.

Location - Shivagange (on the way to Devrayandurga)

Road to Heaven

Before the Rain