Monsoons in the Abode of the Gods Mount Abu 2015

Monsoons in the Abode Mount Abu

The Southwest monsoons previously made its presence felt by the 12th of June, and folks looked forward to a shower on the 13th the fest of St. Anthony, in Goa if the rains do not come by the 13th of June, farmers parade the saint’s statue through the villages, some immerse the statue in wells, while others may douse the statue with cold water, in retaliation for not keeping his rendezvous with the monsoons. Yesterday we saw our first monsoon clouds building up. There was a slight shower accompanied with faint thunder. I took some snaps with my mobile, which I’m now uploading to my blog.

The All India Radio tower Mount Abu

The All India Radio tower opposite my house.  

The weatherman has predicted that this year there is going to be a modest monsoon. We in the Mount have learnt to judge the arrival of our rains with the onset of the monsoons hitting Mumbai. Once Mumbai receives its principal monsoon downpour we know that it will take approximately ten days to reach us. Hopefully, Mumbai receives its rain on time.

Last night the leopard attacked a Rottweiler, on the premises opposite the Jal Hotel in Dhoondai. The dog was fortunate that there were some locals and the security staff present at that time they made a hullaballoo and scared the leopard off.  Guess this round the dog got away, but will turn out to be so lucky if he is stalked on some other night in the future.

You and your Camera Mount Abu 6 June 15.

From Walker to One-Arm Bandit: A Photographic Journey Through Recovery

When mobility was a distant dream following my injury, I found peace and purpose in an unexpected partner - my Mac. As I overcame the difficulties of limited movement with a walker, I became known as "you and your Mac." I had no idea that this would be the start of a life-changing experience.

Obsession with the nuances of the Apple operating system became a daily practice for me. It was a comfortable distraction, a doorway into the world outside my immediate surroundings. I gradually let go of the walker and welcomed the freedom provided by a one-arm bandit, allowing me to explore the world with greater mobility.

As I went outside, my trusty camera became an extension of me. Hours passed into pure bliss as I studied nature and photographed the few lovely images my neighbourhood had to offer. I focused my camera on anything that flew, moved, or crawled, demonstrating my newfound respect for life's fleeting moments.

Today, I'd like to share with you some of the intriguing items that attracted my notice throughout our outdoor adventures. The camera became more than just a tool for me on my road to recovery and rekindling. I've ditched the moniker "you and your Mac" in favour of "you and your cameras."

Each camera click signifies a step ahead in my recovery process, a visual story of resolve and the quest for beauty in unexpected places. Life may have thrown me a curveball, but through my camera lens, I've learned to focus on the positives, converting obstacles into chances for development.

Join me on this photographic adventure, where the moniker "You and your cameras" has become a badge of honour. It's a testimonial to the flexibility that comes from adversity, as well as the capacity to discover beauty in the ordinary. Every image tells a narrative - a story of recovery, passion, and the unwavering spirit that pulls us ahead, one photograph at a time.

The Large-billed crows have made the tower in front of my house their haunt and attack any bird or animal that transgresses their domain. The only time they move out is when the Peregrine Falcon alights on the tower.
 Birds, insects and beasts around the house.will be posted shortly.

Animals and reptiles.

Monitor lizard

 Monitor lizard

 Squirrel

 Monkey

Daman Rat Snake

Daman Rat Snake

 Doby the hunter was taken away by the 

leopard in December.

Insects.

 Ant attack

 Butterfly

 Dragonfly

 Dragonfly

Flowers.

 Rose

  Rose

  Rose

  Rose

 Wild fruit

 Wild flowers

Shoe flower

Birds.

 Black Stork Ciconia nigra   

 Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciata fasciata   

 Common Buzzard Buteo buteo vulpinus   

 Himalayan Griffon Gyps himalayensis

House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus

House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus

Strange colour markings for this species

Plum-headed Parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala

Shikra Accipiter badius   - Male

Shikra Accipiter badius   - Female

Short-toed Snake Eagle Circaetus gallicus

Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis  

White-naped Woodpecker Chrysocolaptes festivus

White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis

With crab.

Some Abstract photos.

 Paper article flying through the air

  Paper article flying through the air

  Paper article flying through the air

  Paper article flying through the air

If I asked you to guess what's this you 

would probably be at a loss

It's an ice cube melting in the sun.

Full Moon June 2015.

Click on the image to see the beauty of it.

I guess a little bit of Luna does enter my upper attic, making me reach for my camera so that I'm compelled to snap the satellite of ours. Hope you enjoyed the pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them.

GREETINGS ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2015

GREETINGS ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY! 

From the Abode of the Gods 

“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.”- Mahatma Gandhi.

Man in his greed has destroyed over 50% of the world’s forests. It’s time for him to now contain his greed and give back to the environment much-needed respite that its need for this lovely planet to preserve itself.
Every year Abuites from all walks of life meet and take time out to grow trees in different areas of Abu. If only the denizens of this petite hill station would take it upon themselves to water the plants in their respected areas, for the first three years, Abu would see fewer trees wasted to the ravages of the summer season.

Before I sign off here provides an update on the accident that took place yesterday.
Early this morning around 7:30 am a JVC came down to our area to lift out the car that had plunged into the bone-dry stream. Here are a few pictures I took of the rather crude mode of operation of hoisting out the car from the stream. 

  
  
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