Trees - All the way up

Captured this image near Kuduremukha, Western Ghats. Below is the tea plantation and there trees are cut so that there is enough sunlight that reach the tea plants below and also to check soil erosion. Common to find these trees at most of the tea plantations here in Karnataka and Kerala.

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Camera: Nikon D600 with 14-24mm lens
Location: Kuduremukha, Western Ghats, Karnataka, India

Surathkal NITK Beach just after Sunset

This is a long exposure photo that was captured at Surathkal Beach, Mangalore in India. The sea that you see in front is the Arabian Sea. Long exposure has created a silky effect of the waves. Had to wait late in the evening after sunset to that the sky is dark as I have been trying long exposure shots. I did not have any filters while capturing this image. You can capture this kind of images even during day light provided you have filters with higher f-stops.

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Camera: Nikon D600 with Nikon 14-24 mm lens.
Camera Settings: 14mm, 6 secs, f/20, ISO 100
Location: Surathkal, NITK beach, Mangalore, Karnataka

Valentine's Day special

Here is the image that I had captured in a remote hill top place which was painted on a rock by some unknown lovers.There were lot many hearts out there :) It's is common in India to find these at almost all historical places, not sure why. Crazy people, instead of saving ancient carvings and paintings at historical places, they just add another one of their own ;) Just a random shot which I thought of publishing during valentine's week. 

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Location: Siddherbetta, near Tumkur, Karnataka in India.

Camera: Nikon D600 with 50mm 1.4D prime.

Railway in the Rainforest

Captured this bright yellow grass which was right next to the railway track. It's always green in this region as it is close to the western ghats and also because it was just after monsoon. You will find this place while traveling from Bangalore to Mangalore. This track was laid in the 1970s and was meter gauge. The railway service in the route was stopped as railways decided to upgrade it to broad gauge. This route is now busy with goods trains. Also, a bit further from this place, you will find more than 55 tunnels when you go to Bangalore. There are famous trekking spots on the way near Western Ghats. 

Location: Mithur, Puttur, Karnataka, India

Camera: Nikon D600 with Nikon 50mm prime

Camera Settings: 1/200, f/7.1, ISO 200
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Kukke Subramanya Temple in Karnataka

This place is around 2 hours from Mangalore and had to leave early in the morning. Reached there on time and captured this early in the morning. Image shows the entrance of Kukke Subramanya Hindu temple, one of the very famous and richest temple in southern India. To the left of the entrance is the chariot. Right behind the temple is the very famous trekking spot - Kumara Parvata. It takes a bit less than a day to climb all the way up. This place is know for poisonous snakes as is common to find once you enter the forest behind. This place is in the rain forest region of Dakshina Kannada and is known for heavy rain. Not an ideal time to visit this place during rainy season. 

Camera: Canon Powershot SX 100 IS

Location: Kukke Temple, Subramanya, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India

Reflection of arecanut plantation

Captured this image of a not so big pond but deep enough for some one to drown. Used basically for irrigation purpose to the nearby areca nut plantation. Water looks a big green in color. Captured the reflection of areca plantation. Here in this place, people grow this and is the main source of income.

Camera: Nikon D600 with Nikon 50mm lens

Location: Puttur, Karnataka, India

Different view of Gokarna Beach

This is the most beautiful scenic view from Nirvana and Barka Beach. In the foreground is the Barka beach which has a hilly terrain. It was a bit hard to reach this place as there was no known terrain. We lost our way and we just made our own way to reach the peak. In the middle is the river Aghanashini Estuary and you can see a ferry on the way from Arabian sea to Tadadi Port. In the background is the all the famous tourist attractions - Half Moon beach, Paradise Beach, Om Beach and the Gokarna Beach. Also, you can see the light house in between. This region is taken care by forest department and is one of the most beautiful places, a must visit place to all. Lot of foreigners visit this place during vacation.

Camera: Nikon D600 with Nikon 14-24mm lens

Location: Nirvana & Barka Beach near Gokarna, Karnataka, India
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