by SindhuMurthy | Feb 3, 2018 | Food, Art And Culture, Photo Essays
On 31st of January 2018, while the whole world was busy witnessing the lunar eclipse, I went to the moon and came back. Best, I happened to see two moons at the same time. I could not thank my stars enough for the opportunity to see the almost real moon so up close and at the same time witness the real moon slowly waxing out from the shadow of the earth.
by SindhuMurthy | Oct 31, 2017 | Destinations, India, Kerala, Photo Essays
A cruise in the backwaters of Kochi is a visual treat to bird watchers. Here is a photo essay of the winged residents in the backwaters and the canals of Kochi in India.
by SindhuMurthy | Aug 8, 2017 | Photo Essays
The desolate topography of Ladakh has been an enigma for tourists and travelers alike. The contrasting landscape of Ladakh makes for a great subject for capturing images in monochrome. Here are 15 images of Ladakh in grayscale which prove that the actual beauty of Ladakh lies in its contrasts and not just its colors.
by SindhuMurthy | Jul 7, 2017 | Destinations, Photo Essays, Travelogue
The topography of Ladakh is like no other land in the world. Explore some of the breathtaking landscapes of Ladakh in India through the visuals in this post.
by SindhuMurthy | Feb 17, 2017 | Destinations, Photo Essays, Travelogue
Mehrangarh known for its beautiful architecture, formidable wall and cultural heritage is one of the most magnificent forts in Rajasthan. there is no exaggeration in Rudyard Kipling describing the fort as “A Palace that might have been built by Titans and colored by the morning sun”. Perched on a rocky cliff at an altitude of 400 m above the cities skyline, the fort can be seen from almost any vantage point in Jodhpur.
by SindhuMurthy | Feb 12, 2017 | Destinations, Photo Essays, Travelogue
Located 8 km away from the majestic Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur in a lush green garden of Mandore is the erstwhile capital of Rathores. We made a quick stop at the Mandore gardens while we were heading to Osian from Jodhpur. As we entered the unmanned gates of the Mandore gardens, least did we know that we would see such beautifully carved cenotaphs of the earlier rulers of the Rathore clan.