Ten on Tuesday - 1

I'm already inspired to write Ten on Tuesday, after reading those beautiful posts of Shilpa.  With so much of inspiration overflowing into me, I jump into this series presenting my first TT.  It is going to be a visual treat for you! So go ahead and enjoy my top/favourite 10 captures (not in any particular order)!!! 

Each of these pictures have a little story behind and they are close to my heart on all possible means!

This is my first attempt on good photography.  It's only after seeing this picture, I realized the presence of photo bug in me!

I waited for hours in a zoo to take this shot.  And that parakeet was not co-operating with me at all.

 

I have the habit of carrying my camera everywhere I go.  Because I don't want to miss anything that is beautiful.  I was carrying a week's load of vegetables and other food products when I saw this glowing sunset and its reflections in water.  And I simply could not leave the place, without capturing it!

Most of my fellow co-chennaiite will recognize this place at the very instant!  This was taken from a moving train in a Sony Erickson mobile phone!

I took 30 + photos before getting this perfect capture, If you notice the 2 bicycles at the far end near the tree.  There were 2 people who were riding their bikes.  And they were chatting and smoking for almost 1 hour, and I had to take 100+ photos to while away my time until I got my moment! 

This is one of the snaps that took me very short time because right elements just fell in place - the mist, the waves and serenity!

My parents and HD have lost their patience waiting for me outside the temple. I decided not to go in unless I get a good snap of this gopuram.  The result of so many scoldings!!

As every hour went by, the small lights dazzle for just 5 minutes.  I spent around 3 hours to get this capture. The long wait did not actually seem long.

 

I found this beautiful lily in one of the stranger's house.  And I could not resist myself clicking this.  But with my camera limitations, I couldn't take a macro shot.  So, HD and I went and knocked their door, told them that we are tourist, and had a brief chat, made friendly talks, and then asked her permission to take that picture!

The yellow and green combination was so inviting.  And it's a rare form of tulip!