Aila

Here are some photographs I had taken on the day after Aila struck West Bengal (25th May, 09).
Udayan Housing Complex is the place where my grandparents live Udayan Housing Complex - broken tree pots.

Udayan Housing Complex - fallen jamruls (what a waste of food)

Deshapriya Park ex-hoarding (as the hoarding as already been destroyed by Aila)

Deshapriya Park - well a small tree trunk- was struck by the vibrant colours against the muddy soil.

Apollo Hospital, Deshapriya Park - how might trees fall & how insignificant we are in the universe.

Khidderpore road, infront of St. Thomas' Girls' School - taken during Aila in the afternoon in front of my alma mater from the window of my house. :)

Kasba connector - was struck by the spider looking fallen tree roots- creepy (not for the archanophobics)!

Kasba connector - fallen tree laid parallel to the footpath- afain the roots reminded me od a spider.

Colours

Took this picture in Kidderpore Bbazar, where the man is asking for alms while showing off his cow and appealing to Hindu sentiments. Loved the colours of the cow's cloak (typical bright Indian)

transparency

So many bottles and not even one has water. You can see the different brands of packaged drinking water and cold drinks. Is it possible that all have some feelings released into them? the negative emotions- anger, sadness, disappointment, depression, jealousy, lust, greed and others?

Babughat

Took this picture while I was travelling across the Ganga on a lunch from Howrah Station. A panoramic view of the river where everything happens (bathing, cleaning, travelling, immersion & rituals)

Howrah Bridge

The symbol of Kolkata- which is crossed by lakhs of poeple on foot, wheels and on the wings of hope. Now, also shot through camera for TV serials, ads, movies and music videos.

this can also be viewed inverted!

No I am serious. Try inverting it and you will see similar things. the only difference will be the cows who will be walking in air. Took this photo from a moving train.

Congregation

An aerial view of an unlikely, colourful congregation of people having breakfast of paratha and sabji/tarkari behind an abandoned bus stand. Breakfast is always important...

Even cows can cross roads

and we cant... (shame on us). well if we could, them jaywalking would not have existed. the cow looks nice, nah?

The first is colourful washing hung out to dry- have a weakness for bright colours (maybe a consequence of seeing grey smoke always). Black and white/ Black or white/ Black with white- choose!

The last is an anthill

Disclaimer: No anst were hurt nor was the photographer bitten while clicking this photograph

Ageless?

My strict view is that she is ageless. Came across this lady selling coconuts in the market. Though she looks utterly forlorn, yet she is hoping to sell some coconuts.

Dharamtalla Esplanade

Another panoramic view of my favourite old building in Kolkata. This has gone for renovation. Dharmatalla is also my favourite place for shopping (no, one of my favs)

Cock-a-doodle-doo

Very cocky and very proud. Had a hard time clicking this, as the cock was coming towards me and the owners had a good laugh at my expense. After all, who clicks snaps of cocks? & counter- question, who sees cocks roaming in broad daylight in a city?

Education

No, I did not intentionally place the notebook in the foliage. It was there form before. If you look closely, you will find the timetable (a common feature of most notebooks and registers)

Two for joy

always... if only joy and happiness were so easliy available... (sigh!)

Chota don

Chota Don crossing the road on a sleepy afternoon to meet his gang of friends and plan the next heist on food.

that is a frog!

Believe it or not..came across this beauty/ beas on a sleepy morning in kharagpur. Pretty huge and maroon, don't you think?

ferrywallah-er transport...wish there were some goodies to buy...

Browns

No sepia tones/ digital alterations, just a whole lot of dust, dirt, and emptiness....