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There is something haunting in the light of the moon; it has all the dispassionateness of a disembodied soul, and something of its inconceivable mystery. ~Joseph Conrad

A scene captured at the Tiger Hill in Lonavala post sunset.

Sunset is probably one of the best time to get engaged in landscape photography. The light is even, less harsh and helps capture rich colors in general. The play of light is phenomenal between full round sun heading to horizon and sunset as the tone move from the warm yellow to cool blue. And this transition happens pretty fast. Also, there would be enough ambient light just after sunset for a while when color blue intensifies.

Above is a picture taken at that moment from the Tiger Hill in Lonavala.

This is another picture that came out well during my Lonavala visit, shot well before sunset from the Tiger Point.

The golden light from the sun filtered through the fog created a warm glow making this a rich scene, turning the mountain in the foreground into a silhouette. A small river winding through the mountain ranges, reflecting off the sun light, adds a golden 'twist' to the scene.

Lonavala is popular weekend get-away from the Mumbai madness. This is a view from the Tiger hill, a popular tourist spot, on a foggy winter evening. The weather was beautiful during my trip there.

The fog added a special mood to the picturesque green mountain ranges especially with the blue mountains on the horizon. This was captured a while before the sun hid behind the mountains.

I had been to Mumbai last week to meet my friends and had a really good time there.

The Marine Drive is my favorite spot in the city. A stroll down this boulevard is definitely relaxing. The constant breeze from the sea and the panoramic view of Mumbai ensures that I revisit the 'C' shaped 3 kilometre long pathway every time I am in the city.

This nightscape was shot from Nariman Point at midnight after savouring possibly the finest kebabs you can get in the city from 'Bademiya'.

Here is the November full moon.

Photographing the moon is pretty easy. The Nikon Coolpix P80 I used, to take this picture, has a telephoto lens range of about 500mm. The bigger the range of the lens, the bigger the moon. I set the camera in the auto-focus mode and aimed the moon. An important thing is to get the exposure right and for that, I used spot metering. I shot this frame at ISO 100 and with aperture f4.5 for about 200th of a sec. Although I did not have a tripod to steady the camera, I made use of a support to minimize camera shake.

Diwali, perhaps the most important Hindu festival, is the festival of lights. It brings the light of happiness, togetherness, spiritual enlightenment and prosperity for everyone and is marked by fun and fireworks.

Above is a capture of Diwali night sky in Mumbai, dazzling with beautiful fireworks.

The evening showers brought a temporary relief for Mumbaikers from the rising temperatures of the last few days. An incredible photo opportunity presented itself as the rains were accompanied by thunder and lightning. I sat outside on my balcony watching the lightning display its beauty. As I had my camera set for long exposures, I was lucky enough to get few nice shots of nature's fury.

Above is one of those lightnings that connected the clouds with the ground.

Taking a walk outdoor, experiencing the surroundings with all our senses, is a good way to connect our inner self with the nature.

There are common things around us in the nature, that we tend to overlook because of their familiarity. But they provide as unique photo subjects. Attention to detail brings wonder and it is certainly worth taking a little time for a closer look.

The frame above is a common sight in our gardens. The patterns that are revealed by looking further provides a pleasurable sight. The nature is full of patterns that are well worth seeing.

This capture is about one of the varying moments of transition from night to morning. The sky is clear, cold and quiet. The Pinkish red color, with a hint of orange above it, at the horizon adds beauty to the scene.

This moody picture was captured, just before sunrise, from the high rise I live in Mumbai.

Built in 1903, The Taj Mahal Palace hotel is an architectural marvel and brings together Moorish, Oriental and Florentine styles. Offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the Gateway of India, the hotel is a gracious landmark of the city of Mumbai.

A night view of a section of the hotel captured from the seaside.

This picture of me, looking into the sea, was captured by my friend Sadiq at the Juhu beach, Mumbai. It a was cloudy monsoon afternoon and the sun hid behind the clouds making the sky look misterious. I had the caption ready even before framing it.

I have always believed that it is our conscious or unconscious belief about ourself that create limitation on our abilities. Preventing self limiting thoughts or breaking the beliefs will help us move to the next level in life.

Well said Mr. Woody Allen “I've often said, the only thing standing between me and greatness is me”.

This picture was taken at the Juhu Beach, Mumbai. This kid was afraid to go into the sea, but wanted to play with water. She then dug the mud and make a puddle of water around her, so that she can enjoy her play keeping aside the fear of sea.

There is nothing like taking a walk in the woods. It is like connecting back to nature making one feel calm, relaxed and natural. It reminds the beauty that surrounds us. Trees are patient and resilient and don't make any demands.They don't try to be something they are not. They bloom where they are planted and make the best of what they have. We can learn from each other, grow with each other and help each other breathe.

This picture was shot at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai.

The Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a unique wildlife retreat that lies within the borders of Mumbai city. Most of it is wild and unsafe, but breathtakingly beautiful, filled with dense forests and dotted with sylvan lakes. But it is a fact that tourism has taken toll on the wildlife here.
I tried to capture a Gray Langur reacting angrily to tourists’ gawks.

I shot this picture in front of the Kanheri caves' ticket counter at the Sanjay Gandhi national Park, Mumbai. The dog is looking out of the frame and I found that very interesting.