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Your Best Photographs of 2013

Last updated on: January 03, 2014 13:17 IST
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

We invited you, dear readers, to share your BEST photograph of 2013.

We have been flooded with your e-mails. Thank you for the overwhelming response! We do look forward to more photographs from readers who haven't sent their photographs so far.

Jijo George shot this picture just before sunrise at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, in February 2013.

"The colours, vibrance, clouds everything came together well that moment and was indeed the most spectacular scene I have ever seen in my life. Hence, this is my favourite photo," says Jijo.

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Want to share your best picture? Simply e-mail your photograph to getahead@rediff.co.in (Subject line: My best photograph of 2013).

Please mail us ONLY ONE photograph that you think is your best.

Also make sure to include a brief write-up of where and when you clicked the photograph and what makes it your best/favourite photograph of the year.

We will publish the best entries right here on Rediff.com

NOTE: Mails with multiple photographs will not be considered.

Disclaimer: The photographs featured in this series are, to the best of our knowledge, original entries submitted by readers. Rediff.com does not assume any responsibility for their originality.

Pangong Tso, Ladakh

Last updated on: January 03, 2014 13:17 IST
Pangong Tso, Ladakh.

Apratim Kundu shot this photograph of Pangong Tso, Ladakh, with his Canon 600D.

"After an unforgettable trek to Mt Stok Kangri, in Ladakh, we headed for Pangong Tso, the lake that shot to fame after the film 3 Idiots."

"The original colours here were golden mountains, a sapphire-like lake, and an azure sky where white clouds just floated on."

"Somehow," says Apratim, "this particular shot looked better in B/W.".

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Taj Mahal, Agra

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The Taj Mahal, Agra.

Cranes fly past the Taj Mahal, Agra, as Nihar Pradhan captured the moment.

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Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh

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Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh.

Here's a photograph of the Rohtang Pass, on the Manali-Leh Highway, Himachal Pradesh, shot by Sanjeeb Pradhan.

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Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu

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Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu.

A spotted deer looks at its photographer.

This one was shot at the Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, by Sidhu.

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En route to Nubra Valley, Ladakh

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En route to Nubra Valley, Ladakh.

Bipin Thummar captured this breathtaking scene on his way to the Nubra Valley, Ladakh.

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Varca, Goa

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Varca, Goa.

Dr Sharad Kumar sent us this photograph of serenity -- sunset at the Varca beach, Goa.

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Niagara falls, Canada

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Niagara falls, Canada

Mansoor Mohammed clicked the majestic Niagara falls, Canada, this summer.

"The boat in the picture is called The Maid of the Mist that takes tourists on a tour of the Niagara Falls," Mansoor tells us.

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Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh

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Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh

Aarti Kareer from Faridabad sent us this photograph shot by her husband in Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh, during their pleasant honeymoon in January.

"I had never seen such lovely snowy landscapes before," says Aarti. "It was unforgettable."

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Pillar Rocks, Kodaikanal

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Pillar Rocks, Kodaikanal.

This photograph of the Pillar Rocks, Kodaikanal, was shot by Kapil Sahal.

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A caravan in Haryana

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A caravan in Haryana

Joginder Kaushik shares this photograph shot while he was travelling from Rohtak to Bahadurgarh, Haryana.

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Betwa River, Madhya Pradesh

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Betwa River, Madhya Pradesh.

Prakasam Thathapoodi sent us this photograph of "a languorous ride in a sailboat" on the Betwa river, Madhya Pradesh.

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Mount Kailash

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Mount Kailash

U U V Janardhan shot this photograph of Mount Kailash from Astapadh in the Himalayas.

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Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir

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Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir.

Shashi Goli shot this photograph when he was at Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, in November 2013.

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