Loðmundarfjörður

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Abandoned fjord in Iceland’s remote east.

The 7 kms long Loðmundarfjörður was home to 143 inhabitants in 1860 but by 1973 that number had dwindled to zero. Getting to this lovely fjord over land is not easy; access is via a rough gravel route best negotiated in a sturdy 4×4.

Landscape en route

Landscape en route
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Skælingur (832 m), aka "The Chinese Temple"

Skælingur (832 m), aka “The Chinese Temple”
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Loðmundarfjörður

Loðmundarfjörður
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Dreamscape

Klyppsstaður – abandoned farm and parsonage
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Bight at fjord's head

Bight at fjord’s head
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Veena and Börkur picking wild rhubarb

Veena and Börkur picking wild rhubarb
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Borkur HrolfssonMay 23, 2013 - 6:07 am

Nice, i want to go again !

Kalpavriksha

Monday, May 20, 2013

The tree of life.

New shoots and fresh sprouts late evening on the island of Divar, Goa.

Sunset in Divar, Goa

Energy, life
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Sunset in Divar

Sunset in Divar, Goa
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ArunMay 20, 2013 - 6:46 am

Great photographs!

NaikMay 21, 2013 - 5:55 pm

Great pictures as usual, Kalpavriksha is coconut tree right?

Rajan P. ParrikarMay 21, 2013 - 6:10 pm

Kalpavriksha is not identified with any particular tree. In Sanskrit it means “a wish fulfilling tree.” Figuratively it signifies a life-giving source or a source of bounty. Sometimes it is associated with banyan or coconut trees since these hold a special significance to Hindus/Indians.

Pyramid Peak, Death Valley

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

A festival of light.

Pyramid Peak (6703 feet) lies in the Funeral Mountains of the Amargosa Range on the eastern flank of Death Valley.

The sequence below was taken earlier this month and explores daybreak on the eastern face of the range. This view receives scant attention from photographers for it is hard to break away from the many other iconic sunrise locales in the park. The changing hues drenching the mountainscape and the dance of light across the Amargosa desert made for some unreal moments.

Pyramid Peak in the Funeral Mountains of Amargosa Range at sunrise

Pyramid Peak in the Funeral Mountains of Amargosa Range at sunrise

Pyramid Peak in the Funeral Mountains of Amargosa Range at sunrise

Pyramid Peak in the Funeral Mountains of Amargosa Range at sunrise

Pyramid Peak in the Funeral Mountains of Amargosa Range at sunrise

Pyramid Peak in the Funeral Mountains, Death Valley, California
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Jackson FrishmanMay 16, 2013 - 11:17 am

Very nice sequence, Rajan! I find it striking how, in such an enormous park as Death Valley, it’s rare to see images shot beyond a few iconic locations. I really appreciate your work off the beaten path!

Wilson Cliffs

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Splendour in the Nevada desert.

The magnificent Red Rocks Wilderness lies a mere 15 miles from the glass & steel kitsch of the Las Vegas Strip. I spent a couple of mornings earlier this month exploring these sandstone cathedrals soaking in the early morning light.

Sunrise on Wilson Cliffs, Nevada

Sunrise on Wilson Cliffs, Nevada
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Morning glow on Mt. Wilson

Morning glow on Mt. Wilson
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Joshua Tree in bloom

Joshua Tree in bloom
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KristerPMay 13, 2013 - 12:33 pm

Beautiful scenery – this is a place i MUST visit one day :)

DevSharmaMay 14, 2013 - 7:48 am

Hello Rajan, For many years I have been reading your “articles on Hindustani classical music”, complete with in-depth explanation of the ragas and their subtleties. I often wonder how an amateur musician could attain such erudite knowledge of music. From last year, I have started savoring your photo blog as well. Mostly I enjoy your presentations of the enchanting beauty of Goa and the accompanying description as well. Keep up the good work.

Shady Lady Ranch

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Carnal pleasures in the desert.

Prostitution is legal in some counties of the state of Nevada. A couple of brothels are seen along the remote desert highway between the towns of Beatty and Tonopah.

Shady Lady Ranch @ Petticoat Junction

Shady Lady Ranch @ Petticoat Junction
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Angel's Ladies Brothel in Beatty, Nevada

Angel’s Ladies Brothel in Beatty, Nevada
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Angel's Ladies Brothel in Beatty

Angel’s Ladies
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vnmMay 6, 2013 - 5:11 am

That parked truck sure looks like an airplane.