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BeeHive

2012-02-11T18:32:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year - 2012!

2012-01-01T22:42:00.000-08:00

We take this opportunity to thank you all for your continuous support to PhotoKatta. We hope that you and your family have a very very good new year. May all your wishes come true.

Thank you very much and once again,

A happy and prosperous new year!!

Murraya koenigii

2011-12-30T07:31:00.001-08:00

These are the flowers of the famous curry-leaf [Murraya koenigii] plant. The leafs of this plant are used in various indian spices.

Complexity

2011-10-19T00:01:00.000-07:00

Cloud Gate at Chicago, IL.

Monsoon Colors

2011-10-04T10:45:00.000-07:00

Insect macro

2011-09-14T10:52:00.000-07:00

Elegant Canada goose

2011-09-03T17:56:00.000-07:00

A Canada Goose sitting elegantly near a lake.

sky shades

2011-08-06T01:00:00.000-07:00

Rabbit ear

2011-08-01T09:53:00.000-07:00

Rabbit's ears are not only to detect the faintest sound but also to maintain the temperature! The blood veins zigzagging across the huge surface help keep him cool!

Evening view of Udaipur - lake city in Rajasthan, India

2011-06-23T19:25:00.000-07:00

This is the famous 'lake palace hotel' in udaipur.

Ring Billed Gull

2011-05-03T21:05:00.000-07:00

Ring Billed Gull resting on grass near a small pond.

Basil flower macro

2011-03-09T00:32:00.000-08:00

Red-eyed tree frog

2011-03-05T17:42:00.000-08:00

Red-eyed tree frogs ((Agalychnis callidryas) ) are not poisonous and rely on camouflage to protect themselves.
Photo taken in a Museum at Drumhellar, Canada.

Dragonfly macro

2011-02-25T22:31:00.000-08:00

Fall Vs Winter

2010-12-20T12:17:00.000-08:00

A quite bank on North Saskatchwan River in Edomonton.

In Fall (actually after fall, in very early winter):

In Winter:

Last patch of the water will soon be frozen! ....

Fireplace

2010-12-11T22:34:00.000-08:00

An eye

2010-12-03T20:33:00.000-08:00

An eye of an gecko! Image taken at Drumheller, Canada.

Indian National Bird - Peacock

2010-11-24T09:39:00.001-08:00

American Redstart staring!

2010-11-19T22:11:00.000-08:00

American Redstart staring at the ground.

One more MACRO

2010-10-16T10:45:00.000-07:00

Fall colors

2010-09-27T11:56:00.000-07:00

Fall is beautiful! :)

deep-sthamba

2010-05-21T22:28:00.000-07:00

Red Winged Blackbird

2010-04-30T11:40:00.000-07:00

Red Winged Blackbird. I found this bird near Big Lake, Alberta (Canada). There numerous birds around the Big Lake. I was lucky that the bird posed in such a fantastic manner.

OOF - Out of Focus ??

2010-01-09T22:07:00.000-08:00

First of all, wishing a very happy new year 2010 to all photokatta viewers.

I was trying to capture a Macro of this flower. The first shot I thought was unsuccessful as the flower was totally blurred out. But when I zoomed in the picture, I saw this insect has got all the focus of flower. :)

Green bee eater in flight!

2009-12-03T04:23:00.000-08:00

Today morning was excellent! We went to nearby fort - Sinhgad, where we spent substantial time trying to get the flight of green bee eater. It turns out that these bee eaters are extremely erratic in their flight so it required substantial time and shots to get this pic!

fumes

2009-10-02T20:04:00.001-07:00

A frog!

2009-08-06T02:31:00.000-07:00

We found this beautiful frog near 'Tamhini' village. It looked beautiful on the backdrop of the green grass! The frog was bit unusual!

Numbers!!!

2009-07-10T02:51:00.000-07:00

Wonderful village!

2009-05-15T20:52:00.000-07:00

Posting after quite a long time!

This is a small village near the Fort Ratangad. It was monsoon and the fields are green. The rooftops give perfect contrast to the backgound!

Cactus Flower

2009-03-20T03:40:00.000-07:00

Wire Tailed swallow 2

2009-02-17T20:41:00.000-08:00

I had a photo of this bird earlier, but could not resist myself from adding this one! This bird is simply beautiful! Its colors are vibrant and magnetic!

keeping watch on sahyadris

2009-02-01T23:42:00.000-08:00

This picture was taken at Kamalgad. This man is a kind of devotee and staying alone in a temple at Kamalgad fort. In the backgrounds, we can see kenjalgad fort and ground of raireshwar.

GoFlaminGo!

2009-01-21T22:47:00.000-08:00

These are Flamingos! They are winter visitors. They come to India from Africa(?) every winter and they come in huge flocks. Thousands of them have arrived in the backwaters of Ujani dam at Bhigvan (भिगवण) on Pune-Solapur highway. The pink color of the Flamingos is of its own kind! (The last bird in the photo is not pink as it is still a juvenile).

Shimla Office

2009-01-15T21:09:00.001-08:00

This is the famous regional Meteorological department building located at ShivajiNagar, Pune. It is popularly known as "Shimla Office". The picture was taken from a "photography prohibited" zone. ;)

सह्याद्री एक्सप्लोरर्स नूतनवर्षविशेषांक

2009-01-08T02:33:00.000-08:00

सह्याद्री एक्सप्लोरर्सने काढलेला नूतनवर्षविशेषांक आपण पाहिलात का? अंक डाऊनलोड करण्यासाठी येथे क्लिक करा!

Picture perfect

2009-01-07T20:19:00.001-08:00

This picture was taken on Pune-Satara Road Near Pune, India. The special thing here is that this shot was taken from the back seat of motorbike which was moving at the speed of 80 kmph.

Take off

2009-01-05T22:40:00.000-08:00

This is an Egret! Early morning it took off as it saw me with my lens! :) Its vivid yellow feets attract the attentions in the green background!

ram-dara

2008-12-31T23:25:00.001-08:00

This is a very beutiful temple of Lord Rama, located at Loni on Pune-Solapur highway, around 20kms from Pune.

Cow!

2008-12-23T21:25:00.000-08:00

COW! This beautiful cow stare at me as I was photographing some birds in the vicinity! Cow happen to be a sacred animal in India and is worshiped routinely!

Pogostemon deccanensis

2008-12-10T22:03:00.001-08:00

This picture was taken at KAAS plateau near Satara. This place is commonly called as 'Flower Vally' of Maharashatra. The flowers were identified as "Pogostemon deccanensis"

Pied Cuckoo

2008-12-09T22:19:00.000-08:00

Pied Cuckoo or Pied Crested Cuckoo or Jacobin Cuckoo. They have a prominent crest, as seen in the picture above, and a long, graduated tail (hidden along a branch). The slight yellowinsh color on its underparts indicate that this is not a fully grown adult. This was spotted in the valley of "Sinhgad Fort" near Pune.

a beautiful evening

2008-12-04T00:47:00.000-08:00

This picture was clicked 2 months ago from my terrace. It was a lovely evening.

Synchronized diving!

2008-12-01T01:17:00.000-08:00

On the last Sunday I had an apportunity to visit local park called "Bird Valley" where I could witness this fantastic landig of Spot-billed ducks! It just reminded me of olympics games of synchonized swiming!

Condemnation!

2008-11-28T20:56:00.000-08:00

Here at PhotoKatta, we strongly condemn the brutal and shameful act of terrorism in Mumbai! Such coward attacks will not hurt the motives of common people, not only in Mumbai but all across Globe! We pay our tribute to those who lost their lives in the incidence.

again an insect

2008-11-24T20:21:00.000-08:00

Insects always attract me for MACRO pics. This was just another I found on Rohida fort at Bhor Near Pune.

Carnivorous plant!

2008-11-20T22:37:00.000-08:00

Yes! Some plants are carnivourus and one of them is Drosera Indica (गवती दवबिंदू). The marvolous droplets seen near the delicate pink flower are not the dew drops but a pericular type of sticky liquid which make the passing insects to stick on the branches. The insects are then 'dissolved' by the chemicals in the dropletes and the dissolved material is then consumed by the plant! Drosera Indica is found in Africa, Australia and India (the name indica is derived from India).This perticular plant was found in "Varandha ghat" near Bhor in the state of Maharashtra.

beautiful night

2008-11-13T22:25:00.000-08:00

This picture was taken at Rajaram Bridge, Sinhgad road, Pune on sunday night. It was taken at 9 pm.

Flight of an Seagull!

2008-11-11T20:46:00.000-08:00

On the sea shore of Trieste, Italy. These seagulls come very close to humans and offer the fantastic shots like this one!

Mimosa pudica (लाजाळु )

2008-11-06T21:12:00.000-08:00

This picture was taken near nagpur in august, 08.

Alysicarpus belgaumensis (गुलाबी शेवरा)

2008-10-23T21:03:00.000-07:00

A beautiful pink flower of Alysicarpus belgaumensis (गुलाबी शेवरा). Early mornig is the time when dew dances on the trees, which makes this flower even more beautiful!

flying high

2008-10-22T21:36:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken at Kamalgad trek. We've rested at this place for breakfast and tried some fun shooting... this is the outcome... :) This is Shrikant Ubale.

Martynia Annua (विंचवी)

2008-10-22T01:08:00.000-07:00

The intense violet spots along with a straming yellow lines on a equally marvelous pink color makes this Martynia Annua (विंचवी) a really beautiful wildflower. I also like the small hairs accumulating the due-drops!

beauty of night

2008-10-21T02:32:00.001-07:00

This picture was taken at shivajinagar, pune. Just 2 seconds exposure gives a beautiful effect to night photo. :)

dragon-fly

2008-10-16T21:48:00.001-07:00

This picture was taken last year at Panshet dam.

moon or lamp ??

2008-10-15T21:12:00.001-07:00

This is a lamp at one of hotel at Shivajinagar, Pune. The foreground of green leaves gave it a nice effect.

Reflections!

2008-10-14T22:10:00.000-07:00

Couple of fishnets hangs in the water of Navegaon National Park. The crystal clear water attract lots of visitor in the park. Apart from its water the park also has the dense forest containing splenid flora and fauna!

Glimpses of air show

2008-10-13T22:11:00.001-07:00

This picture was taken on Sunday from my terrace. This formation was part of an air show organized for the Commenwealth Youth Games 2008.

Cozy!

2008-10-12T21:29:00.000-07:00

A small waterfall flows in a misty morning near Kaas! Its monsoon and clouds are almost on the ground!

skies again

2008-10-09T21:40:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken yesterday from my terrace.

Butterfly!

2008-10-07T21:21:00.000-07:00

After my earlier post of black beauty I thought I should also share one more pic of this butterfly. The thing I like about this butterfly is its eye! Its green, but yo wont realise it until you get that close! I found this buterfly in 'Kawadi' which is known for its birds!

lonely drop

2008-10-06T22:00:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken at Sinhgad valley. This was the first experiment with MACRO lens kit. :)

Cassia Fistula

2008-10-05T21:47:00.000-07:00

During spring a lot of flowers emerge. Cassia Fistula (or बहावा) is just one of them. The pendulous flowers of the tree of Caesalpiniaceae family bloom in thousands!! (For more plowers see wildflowers of Sahyadri.

Its my bud

2008-10-02T21:46:00.001-07:00

This picture was taken while returning from KenjalGad trek last year.

Good morning in Guhagar

2008-10-01T20:47:00.000-07:00

A small house in a small town - Guhagar! This beautiful town has a rich beach and equally wonderful marine life. The coast is full of coconut trees as seen on the righthand side of the picture!

lunch time

2008-09-30T22:02:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken at last weekend shivthar-ghal picnic. The background has created nice impact on insect.

Black beauty!

2008-09-30T03:18:00.000-07:00

Amazingly beautiful butterfly!

flower bed

2008-09-28T21:56:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken near Pimple-Nilakh, Pune.

Flight of a sunbird!

2008-09-25T20:33:00.000-07:00

This "purple rumped sunbird" was sitting for very long time on a nearby tree. I was holding my lens and waiting in patience! Finally it jumped to fly. I was so fortunate to freeze the moment in the frame! (By the way, it is not jumping towards that dragonfly on the top-left corner!)

You can't take me.... I'm free....

2008-09-24T22:29:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken near Devghar dam last Sunday. This was a very beautiful but unidentified insect.

Pune University

2008-09-23T21:47:00.001-07:00

The coconut tree align itself parallel to the tower of Pune University. This old building use to be a house of governor. Now it is a protected area.

big 'little' creature

2008-09-17T23:04:00.002-07:00

This picture was taken at kachargad jungle trek, last year.

marbles

2008-09-17T23:04:00.001-07:00

Looks like marbles, but actually are gelatin balls which swells after putting into water for some time.

rock patch climbing

2008-09-16T23:37:00.001-07:00

This picture was taken at kenjalgad trek. The person climbing is one of the member of our trek group, Niranjan. :)

fireworks

2008-09-16T01:33:00.000-07:00

Taken this picture from my window. That was the last day of famous 10 days Ganesh Festival.

down to earth

2008-09-14T21:49:00.000-07:00

This was the highest point on the kenjalgad fort. The person looking down is Aalhad Deshpande.

Symmetry axis

2008-09-11T21:10:00.000-07:00

All trees line-up in complete discipline at the Jardin des Plantes (Garden of Plants), Paris!

natural beauty

2008-09-10T22:22:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken near Saswad, Pune.

Flight of a parrot!

2008-09-09T20:45:00.000-07:00

This parrot keeps on lurking on a nearby mango tree. After a lot of trial I finally could get its flight!

evening skies

2008-09-08T21:08:00.000-07:00

I have always been attracted by the cloudy skies, specially those in the evening. This is first ever sky landscape with my new SLR, at my new home. :)

Parrot!

2008-09-07T20:47:00.000-07:00

Everyday morning on a nearby tree we have a guest - this parrot. Since I have taken so many phots of it I thought I should give it some sort of publicity!!

sunset

2008-09-04T20:46:00.001-07:00

This shot was taken from car while going to Chikhaldara, Near Nagpur earlier this year.

Skyline

2008-09-01T20:56:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken on the Sinhgad fort, near Pune.

Bhaje caves

2008-08-28T21:07:00.001-07:00

This picture was taken at Bhaje caves, which is near Lohgad fort near pune.

Mist!

2008-08-27T20:41:00.000-07:00

This amazing tree was standind in the mists of monsoon on the plateu of Kaas - कास (near Satara, India). The plateu of Kaas is also known as "Plateu of flowers". After the rain subside the platue bloom into the life!

Rain drops!

2008-08-27T20:36:00.000-07:00

We have collected the photos of rain-drop to such an extent!!! This is one of those pleasant moment when one sees water drops forming and falling! ...

Bombax ceiba (काटे सावर)

2008-08-27T20:30:00.000-07:00

Bombax ceiba (काटे सावर) ! This was one of the first good macros I shot! I used my Canon Poershot A400 for this shot. This was taken on the foothills of Lohgad-Visapur forts.

bhuleshwar

2008-08-26T21:21:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken from the window at the backside of bhuleshwar temple near Pune.

Duo!

2008-08-25T22:53:00.000-07:00

These are the flowers of "Habenaria grandifloriformis" (आषाढ हबे-अमरी) of the family Orchidaceae. I found them on the slops of Rajgad.

'cat'chy thing

2008-08-24T21:49:00.000-07:00

The color and texture on the cat's body was really attractive. But the cat was really tired to notice me take its pictures.

Sunrise

2008-08-22T03:20:00.000-07:00

A typical sunrise from a small lake at Navegaon national park (नवेगाव राष्ट्रीय उद्यान)

what a place...

2008-08-20T21:49:00.000-07:00

This is the most amazing place I ever seen in real. This place is on top of Kamalgad fort near Wai, Satara.

Doors!

2008-08-19T21:17:00.001-07:00

I like the tunnel like appearance of these doors. I shot this on the fort of Grenoble, France.

Flowers of Jala-kumbhi or water hyacinth

2008-08-18T23:23:00.000-07:00

These are beautiful flowers generally grow on water plants. This picture was taken at Kavadi near Pune.

Good morning!

2008-08-17T22:01:00.000-07:00

Early morning view of a typical countryside! Its monsoon and the clouds are spanning the horizon vigorously. A milky white blanket of fog has covered the whole village. On the backdrop lies the twin forts: Chandan-Vandan!

Memecylon umbellatum

2008-08-13T21:41:00.000-07:00

Memecylon umbellatum (or अंजनी in Marathi) is a beautiful tree found generally on the hills and in the evergreen forest.

Hanging Gardan!

2008-08-12T22:33:00.000-07:00

When it becomes moist during the time of Monsoon, the branches old trees in the valleys of Rajgad fort become loaded with hanging moss! The moss flourish during this time and grow so beautifully in the branches that they form a garden - the hanging one!
A photograph by Pramod Hardas

Butterfly!

2008-08-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

This beautiful butterfly was found near a small dam of Kawadi near Pune. This is actually a very common butterfly (Does anybody know the name?) ..

Beautiful flower

2008-08-10T23:48:00.000-07:00

This small yellow flower was found near the Panshet Dam. I like the small pollens fallen on the petals of that tiny flower!
Photograph by Pramod Hardas

Camouflage

2008-08-07T20:34:00.000-07:00

Did you see the crab there? This marvelously camouflaged creature is found on any beach. This shot was taken at Guhagar in the Konkan (western Maharashtra).

Good Morning

2008-08-06T21:22:00.001-07:00

This picture was taken at Chikhaldara, a famous hill station in Vidarbha Region in central India.