Beautiful Afghanistan (From Sky)

This time while flying back home from London to New Delhi, the day broke some where over Caspian Sea and while flying above Afghanistan, I could see the natural landscape of the area very clearly. It instantly reminded me the barren hills of Len and Ladakh region. Those barren landscape and very small habitations in between and snow topped mountains at times was making me feeling visiting the place.... Someday for sure.

The breathtaking landscape...


Another strange pattern on mother Earth...

Update: I'm back Home :)

Yes, 'm in Bhubaneswar these days. Landed here just 3 days back. The festive season here is still on as people are getting ready to burst some crackers on Diwali. Diwali is the festival of lights and officially winter starts after the festival in this part of the World. I'm relaxed and enjoying home, also having some quality time. Even if it is only 3 days since 'm here, people already started asking 'What Next!'. Ah... poor me. Because of the festive season, the thought process is already on leave and 'm expecting it to join back only after Diwali. So, I have absolutely nothing to answer back :D

Third Eye

Photographer's EYE sees it all...

Lavanya Verma, a very good friend of mine... and a brilliant photographer with tonnes of zoological knowledge. The scariest thing for me is her love for Snakes... hope her pet Syler does not mind ;)

m&m's World, London

Yesterday visited the m&m's world here in London.

m&m is a button shaped colorful candy which was originated in 1941 in United States of America for the military men serving in the World War II. It used to come in a tubular packet until 1948 when it got it's famous brown pouch bag. The WWII time advertisement of the candy says 'Now 100% at War!'.

Another trademark of the candy is the 'm' imprint on one side of the candy. The famous television character was introduced in 1954. Only after 1980s, this brand and candy came out of the american main land and officially introduced around the world and rest is all history.

The infamous m&m button shaped candy...



Some of many characters...


A little kid, rocked the whole crowd there in the store with his dance performance...

Trent Bridge Stadium, Nottingham

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in Nottingham, United Kingdom is well-known among the cricket followers all over the world and also has a good name among finest venues. Beside the River Trent and named as the nearby main bridge over the river, Trent Bridge Stadium was established in year 1838.

With a capacity of 15000-17000 spectators, it is one of the finest stadium to play and watch cricket. With some interesting architectural features like, the newly built stand to add some extra seating space, the roofing of this new stand combined with metal and acrylic and also circularly arranged flood lamps make the place different.

A special thanks to Mr. John to show me around the ground and sharing the information.

Fun on Road

These days 'm exploring the Southern part of UK and counting my days before I go back. Also having a good time with my Sister, Brother-in-Law and my cutie Niece. Some fun-filled days before the start of Job-Hunt...

Streets of London

Was roaming around randomly in the Capital city of Kingdom country few days back... Long long back I always wanted to shoot the streets of London and this was my first casual walk around, so I preferred to enjoy the walk and seeing people around.
Just sharing few random aim-less and thoughtless photographs, but soon will do the photo-walk :)

On Vijaya Dashami

Some of the last rituals.


Sindoor Khela

Durga Puja 2011, Slough, United Kingdom

Photographs from 'Royal Berkshire Bengali Association' Durga Puja..... Slough, United Kingdom

Happy Durga Puja

Wish you all a very happy Dusshera, may this durga puja brings you happiness and fills your life with joy and prosperity, you should be protected with the blessing hands of the Goddess.

Nottingham Contemporaty

Perhaps this is the BEST place in the town if you do not enjoy a mug of beer in a city pub or to break the dance floor over the weekends and you enjoy the peace in a piece of abstract art. To be precise, 'Nottingham Contemporary' is a contemporary art center in the oldest part of the city, in Lace Market, just beside the 'Pitcher & Piano' pub. It is also pretty close to Broadmarsh Bus Station and Nottingham Train Station.

Though I do not understand much about the contemporary form of art, but ya, I do enjoy gazing at them. More than it actually, I always enjoyed the place where it has been exhibited, at times open or even semi-closed and sometimes large closed shell. For me 'Nottingham Contemporary' is a brilliant piece of architecture with proper definition of dedicated space. Initially I was flattered by its unique facade which has a pattern of the traditional LACE, for which Nottingham is all famous about. Later, I loved the interior and some of the simplest detailings around. And also the difference of level throughout the building.

As shown in above photographs, the outer shell of the building are pre-cast concrete blocks with the infamous detailed LACE patterns on it, and this thing makes the whole cladding elegant. The pre-cast blocks in light shade of green along with the contrasting golden metallic bands, match to the rugged old surrounding perfectly.

The interior is also a perfect delight, with 4 vast naturally lit exhibition spaces on the ground entry level. This also is the top most level in the whole building, as the site sits on the edge if a sharp slope, there are 2 levels below this and the bottom  one houses the cafeteria, linking the parking lot from the low road. It is a fantastic feeling to enter the exhibition space at one level and coming out from cafeteria, two levels below to it.

Address:
Nottingham Contemporary
Weekday Cross
Nottingham
NG1 2GB

Gallery Opening Times:
Tue - Fri: 10:00 - 19:00
Sat:  10:00 - 18:00
Sun: 11:00 - 17:00

Robin Hood statue in Nottingham

Nottingham is also quite famous for the legends of Robin Hood. According to the English folk tales and legendary beliefs he used to stay in Sherwood forest in Nottinghamshire with his followers, known as 'Merry Men'. He also is the most famous and loved hero of British history. This 13th century legend is celebrated as the triumph of good over evil with his attitude of robbing the rich and giving it to poor, at the same time he also was a highly skilled archer and sword man.

Many historians also do question about the existence of Robin Hood and believe it as a fiction.

The Robin Hood statue in Nottingham City was established in 1949 outside the Nottingham Castle. This landscaped plaza has the main statue of Robin Hood at the center and some of his legends inscribed in the Castle walls, showing his glory over the years.





This is one of the top attractions in the Nottingham city and is not at all far from the city center, with hardly a walk of 5-7 minutes. The public plaza id on Castle Street and anyone from city center can guide you to reach the place, or else the nearest popular hub is the oldest pub in England 'Ye Olde Trip to Jeruselum'. To drive you can use the postcode NG1 6EL for the same.
It feels good to spend some time on the plaza or a pint of beer in the pub in front or even a small walk around the castle on the classic paved roads. Don't miss the 'Ye Olde Trip to Jeruselm' also which is just a stone throw away.

Travel Time

The weather is unexpectedly behaving well here in this part of the world and 'm actually surprised for the same even after staying for one LONG year... It is the start of October, in particular, since last 4-5 days the para is preferring to be seated high. The scenario outside ended with topless white people around and me with lots of sweating and even little bit of tanning... lolz. In a serious note, it was too hot, almost made me feeling like Summer is back. This unpredictable thing turned all my ideas and planning on travel, up side down. Last to last week it was raining like anything, and it forced me to start using a pool-over on a regular basis, even one day I used the thick one. Though I cancelled all my travel plans earlier, now seeing the weather and it's forecast, I'll be travelling around the country a bit just to fill the little memory left in my laptop.



Hope to update you soon and to show you a chunk of United Kingdom. Stay Tuned :)

Calendar 2011, October

Hope this festive season will bring happiness and prosperity in your life.


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The way under the busy streets of London, London Underground.
London Underground, a rapid transport system and a part of grater London development is the oldest underground rail system in the World. Being famous as 'London Tube', it started working from the year 1863 and also is the first to operate electric trains since 1890.