Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar » Clouds

Sailboat in Eyjafjörður

Rajan P. Parrikar — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:45:33 +0000

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Low clouds caress the mountains along Eyjafjörður, the longest fjord in Iceland.

Eyjafjörður, Iceland
5D Mark II, 24-105L

Storm Clouds over Zuari

Rajan P. Parrikar — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:15:33 +0000

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Thick monsoon clouds loom over the Zuari river in Goa.

This was an unplanned shot. I was returning to Panjim one evening in Sept 2007 after a long day out. As we approached the bridge the atmospherics suddenly assumed an irresistible mien. I had the Canon TS-E 90mm lens on me and put it to use.

Monsoon clouds over Zuari bridge
5D, TS-E 90

Monsoon Glory – 4

Rajan P. Parrikar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:14:39 +0000

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A dense layer of rain-bearing clouds prepares to offload its cargo on a dark, stormy morning. This photograph was taken from a turnout high in the Chorla Ghat area on Goa‘s northeastern border.

View from Chorla Ghat, Goa
5D, 24-105L

With the advent of the monsoons, a new cycle of life begins. The erumpent Colocasia plant is everywhere, as is the nutritious red Amaranth – known locally as tambdi bhaji (lit. red vegetable). Cooked with traditional spices and herbs, both are widely consumed in Goan households.

Monsoon foliage
5D, 24-105L