ACROSS UNCHARTED FRONTIERS

As I stretched my legs out into the ocean
And fishes lept wildly in the air
The desolate clouds whispered in my ears
While I sought refuge in the arms of the coconut trees...

ABOVE AND BEYOND

As dark clouds manoevered overhead
And waters slapped against the shore
I stared at the vast horizon
Spectacularly transforming into taupe tones..

PLACIDITY

As the tempests played with my auburn hair
And waters gently rippled beneath the sky
I stood looking at the vast expanse,
Intimidated.

THE AGRA FORT

26th December 2007..

After convincing my father to take me on a trip to Agra, for till date, I hadnt seen the Taj Mahal, we left on a one week trip to Delhi and Agra. Taj Mahal turned out to be hugely dissapointing. Fortunately, Fathehpur Sikri and the Agra fort lived up to my expectations.

This image was taken around the time of dusk. While one could see the Taj in the background from an angle, the river Yamuna could also be seen flowing from another.

There's something about the picture which still fascinates me till date. Maybe its the apricot-tinted light or just the camera angle.

I came back home with richer memories.

HERITAGE BUILDING, MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY, VADODARA

For a moment, far away from the maddening crowds, I stood rooted to the ground, mesmerized by the grandeur of the dome. The sun beating down on my face seemed alien to the intricate architecture exemplified on the first level of the building.

THE IMPOSING DOME

This picture was taken on 18th August 2009, barely a month after I joined Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara. While the sunlight gleamed on the dome, a part of the lower part of the building was enshrouded in shade.

KIRTI MANDIR, VADODARA

As persistent drizzles of time
Showered upon the Mandir’s flanks,
The flora embraced me with open arms
Sucking out unconstructiveness
Leaving void behind in the cosmos......