January 2007, Berlin.

January 2007, Edinburgh.

(No, it is not a HDR image.)

December 2006. Somewhere between Munich and Füssen.

December 2006, Salzburg.

February 2005, Hyderabad.

An art installation at the State Art Gallery by an artist whose name I cannot recall. The gallery had been recently opened then and is housed in a building made up of assorted design elements. It was as if the architect was trying to put in everything he had learnt in architecture school. But the whole experience was rather interesting from a photographic p.o.v. The outdoor gallery cafe has an amazing view, perfect for having a cup of coffee in the evening and watch the sunset. The gallery mostly exhibits modern art but ironically it does not even seem to have a presence on the net! In addition, although the gallery was built at great expense, like most government galleries/museums in India it was languishing in a state of semi-obscurity. When I visited it with a friend, I think we were the only two visitors in the whole building! There was not even any basic security for some of the art installations and paintings. I hope the situation has changed now and more people in Hyderabad know about its existence. I also hope they take better care of whatever art they put on display there as it is a nice place to check out the results of the contemporary art scene in India.

Neuschwanstein 2006.

(I could have framed it better but still like the way it came out. Thanks to ‘S’ for the idea of this shot and the title! Press F11 to view the photo in full screen mode in your browser.)

Berlin 2007.

Munich 2006

…and I’m back. Sorry for the lack of new posts but was traveling all over Germany & Austria and only returned yesterday. Here’s wishing you all a very Happy New Year folks! Hope you all have a wonderful year ahead and thanks a lot for your regular visits as well as precious feedback here. Now I’ll go and get on with the processing of the tons of photos I shot over the trip!

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Hope you have a wonderful time with your family and loved ones.

I’m on vacation from day after tomorrow until past new year’s. I’ll try to set up future posts if I can find the time otherwise here’s wishing you all a very Happy New Year too! Have fun and take care folks!