Caught Grinning - 46

Incrideble!!

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Caught Special - 45

An interesting collection of the same aerial view at the apartment we live... spread over the last 6+ years!

15Jun08 --> 14Oct08 --> 13Sep09 --> 08Aug10 --> 21Dec14!

Take a look! Click on the image to go to full view mode, and then use the right and left arrow keys to see the transformation from one picture to the other, closely...

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Caught Special - 44

I came across these two kids playing near a construction area near Bangalore and I quickly clicked a couple of special frames...

Where: At a construction site near Bangalore

When: 29/Nov/14, Saturday, 02:46 pm

What: The kids looked at me suddenly that caught my attention

How: Micromax A210

Where: At a construction site near Bangalore

When: 29/Nov/14, Saturday, 02:46 pm

What: The girl kid stared at me with fright

How: Micromax A210

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Around Bangalore: 12 - Shravanabelagola

Destination: Shravanabelagola

Direction: West of Bangalore; go on Bangalore-Mangalore road NH48 towards Hassan, turn left after Hirisave (before Channarayapattana).

Type of place: Hillock, Jain temple.

We visited last on: 10/Oct/08, Fri.

Suitable for: A day trip.

Best seasons to visit: Most seasons should be good; summer can be too hot to climb the steps.

Distances
      * 140 KM from City Railway Station.
      * 150 KM from Central Silk Board.
      * Turn left after about 8 KM after crossing Hirisave, and then travel 11 KM.

Route maps on Google
      * From City Railway Station: Click Here.
      * From Central Silk Board, Hosur Road: Click Here.

Timings: Open only during daylight timings.

Weekly off: Typically none.

Food
      * There are some small restaurants at the base of the hillock.
      * It will be good to carry food along and eat at a convenient location.
      * There are no food options at the top of the hillock; just the temple there.

Specialties
      * The drive after Nelamangala, on the Mangalore highway NH48 was very good.
      * The last 11 KM after the left turn from NH48 was single track but nice.
      * The 57 feet monolithic Gommateshvara Bahubali statue atop visible from far as you near the town.
      * Climb over the hillock feels great with nice views down.
      * There are a few ancient structures and small temple mantaps at the top.
      * There is also a temple with a big pond in the town new the hillock.

Travel Tips
      * Climbing the steps carefully; some parts can be a bit skidding; it can be windy at times as well.
      * During summer, mid-day could be hot, so carry your caps / hats.
      * Carry your stock of juices and drinking water.

Photos 

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Around Bangalore: 11 - Dodda Ala Mara, Machanabele Dam

Destination: Dodda Ala Mara, and Machanabele a.k.a. Manchanabele Dam

Direction: South West of Bangalore; on Mysore Road, turn right about 2.5 KM after Kengeri.

Type of place: Dodda Ala Mara: Botanical. Machanabele Dam: Reservoir, Water body.

We visited last on: 17/Jun/07, Sun.

Suitable for: A short day trip.

Best seasons to visit: Right after the rainy season, it will be nice to see the greenery around.

Distances
      * 25 KM to Dodda Ala Mara + 10 KM to Machanabele Dam, from City Railway Station.
      * 35 KM to Dodda Ala Mara + 10 KM to Machanabele Dam, from Central Silk Board.
      * Turn right after about 2.5 KM after crossing Kengeri town and drive about 7.5 KM to Ala Mara.

Route maps on Google
      * From City Railway Station: Click Here.
      * From Central Silk Board, Hosur Road: Click Here.

Timings: Open only during daylight timings.

Weekly off: Typically none.

Food
      * There are no good restaurants around.
      * It will be good to carry food along and eat at a convenient location.
      * There are lots of monkeys, very bold, grabbing away things from our hands; so watch-out.

Specialties
      * The drive is on the Mysore highway for the initial part till you cross Kengeri.
      * 7.5 KM + 10 KM after right turn (2.5 KM after Kengeri) is all single track; can see some farms.
      * Dodda means Big, Aala Maraa is Banyan Tree.
      * At Dodda Ala Mara, you can sit around the tree and enjoy seeing the aerial prop roots grown into thick woody trunks.
      * At Machanebele Dam, you can sit along the several narrow shoulder-like mounds / bunds close to the water and look around the hillocks far on the other side of the reservoir.

Travel Tips
      * Take care of protecting yourselves and your food / snacks from monkeys.
      * Do not venture getting into the water body at Machanabele; it is not allowed and is risky.
      * After rainy season the water level can be very high and going near water might even be banned.
      * During summer, mid-day could be hot, so carry your caps, hats and umbrellas.
      * Better to carry your stock of juices and drinking water.
      * We did Dodda Ala Mara first and then went to Machanabele Dam. You can do the other way also. 

Photos 

Dodda Ala Mara

Machanabele Dam a.k.a. Manchanabele Dam

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Caught Special - 43

During our recent trip to Talakad Jaladhama, I came across a few caught special picture clicking opportunities. Take a look...

Where: Near Malavalli on the way to Talakad

When: 1/Oct/14, Wednesday, 10:46 am

What: Paddy field greenery

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: At Mudukuthore before Talakad

When: 1/Oct/14, Wednesday, 11:26 am

What: Vast paddy fields with the Mallikarjuna Swamy temple hillock in the backdrop

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: At Mudukuthore before Talakad

When: 1/Oct/14, Wednesday, 11:26 am

What: Paddy field greenery opposite o the picture above

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Cauvery river Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 1/Oct/14, Wednesday, 5:40 pm

What: Sunset from the river cruise

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Cauvery river Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 1/Oct/14, Wednesday, 5:40 pm

What: Sunset from the river cruise

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Cauvery river Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 1/Oct/14, Wednesday, 5:46 pm

What: Sunset from the river cruise

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Cauvery river Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 1/Oct/14, Wednesday, 5:58 pm

What: Small temple reflection on Cauvery river from the river cruise

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Cauvery river Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 6:16 am

What: Morning scenery from the river banks

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Cauvery river Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 6:29 am

What: Morning scenery from the river banks; see the bird at the center

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Cauvery river Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 6:36 am

What: Fisherman getting ready from the river banks

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 7:01 am

What: Meadow in contrast with two swings still and calm under this beautiful tree shade, on a serene morning 

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 7:43 am

What: The playing yard among trees and the leaf shed walkway 

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Cauvery river Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 9:23 am

What: Boats waiting for the day with the floating restaurant in the backdrop

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 9:35 am

What: Tree covered entrance to the resort

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Cauvery river Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 9:59 am

What: Fisherman on coracle getting ready for the day

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Cauvery river Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 10:03 am

What: Fisherman on coracle 

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Cauvery river Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 10:04 am

What: Fisherman on coracle with a scenic backdrop

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Cauvery river Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 10:04 am

What: Fisherman on coracle with the Mallikarjuna Swamy temple hillock in the backdrop

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 10:23 am

What: Bright shining flower in focus

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Talakad Jaladhama 

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 10:24 am

What: Bright flower and buds in focus

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Near Talakad

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 11:27 am

What: Paddy field greenery around the Mallikarjuna Swamy temple hillock 

How: Sony Cybershot W320

Where: Near Talakad

When: 2/Oct/14, Thursday, 12:07 pm

What: Paddy field flocked by birds on the way to viewing river bridge Bhorukha hydro power project

How: Sony Cybershot W320

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