Unusual monsoon pics: Braving the rain!

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the next set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

We invited you to send in unique monsoon-themed photographs -- odd scenes that are captured on a lens for posterity -- to share with other readers. Here is the first set of responses!

We received this cute image from S Bhuvanesvari who says, "I took this photo at Coorg, Talacauvery two weeks ago on June 25th. Wonderful rain! We had a good time there!"

Share your interesting monsoon snapshots with us! They could be from anywhere across India or the world, but they have to be original.

Simply e-mail your photographs to travelpicsga@rediffmail.com (subject line: 'Unusual monsoon pics') -- we'll publish the most interesting ones on rediff.com and in India Abroad. And make sure to include a little write-up of where you e is the monsoons, so your photograph has to gel with the season. Hurry and send in your entry today!

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.

Next we have this one from Bharat Gore who explains, "I took this picture of a tree in my compound from a window at home."

Sameer Jadhav sent in this snapshot, stating, "I clicked this with my friends on our way to Bamnoli Lake near Satara, Maharashtra. I'll bet you this is the best time to visit Satara!"

"I took this picture on our recent trip to Ladakh in the month of June 2011, enroute from Khardung La (Ladakh's highest mountain pass) to Kardung Village," says Sayandeep Nag. "It started to snow and we saw this yak standing on a hillside enjoying the snowfall. During the summer months, yaks are taken to higher altitudes by their owners so they can be comfortable."

And finally, Subhasish Ghosal from Kolkata sent in this photo taken from his office rooftop, of sunshine post a monsoon shower.