Rediff.com« Back to articlePrint this article

Unusual monsoon pics: Nature's glistening needles

Last updated on: August 9, 2011 12:58 IST
Nature's glistening needles

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 next set of responses!

First up we received this interesting image from Naba Kumar Saha, who says, "I clicked this one from my balcony in Toulouse, France. After a long French summer day, it rained like cats and dogs in the evening and suddenly it became pleasant."

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 clicked the snap.

Remember, the theme 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.

The corn seller

Last updated on: August 9, 2011 12:58 IST
The corn seller

Next we have this one from Vikas Jaiswal, clicked on his trip to Lavasa City.

Here comes the sun

Last updated on: August 9, 2011 12:58 IST
Here comes the sun

Supriya of the US e-mailed in this snapshot, taken on her way to Munnar.

Rain clouds on the river

Last updated on: August 9, 2011 12:58 IST
Rain clouds on the river

"This is a picture taken on a cloudy monsoon day in Taki (West Bengal)," explains Ashim Chakravarty. "Taki is a small town in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. It's on the India-Bangladesh border, separated by the beautiful river Ichamati. The other side is Bangladesh."

Soaking it in

Last updated on: August 9, 2011 12:58 IST
Soaking it in

And finally, Naveen Kumar B contributed this photograph, taken on the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu.