Unusual monsoon pics: The magical effect of raindrops

We invited you to send in unique rain-themed photographs -- odd scenes that are captured on a lens for posterity -- to share with other readers. Here are some more responses!

First up is this unusual image from Afzal Aziz of Kochi, Kerala. "These are rain drops on my car roof," he explains. Could've fooled us at first glance!

Share your interesting monsoon snapshots with us! They could be from anywhere across India or the world, but they have to be original.

Simply e-mail your photographs to getahead@rediff.co.in (subject line: 'Unusual monsoon pics') -- we'll publish the most interesting ones right here. And make sure to include a little-write up of where you e is the monsoons, so your photograph has to gel with the season. Hurry and send in your entry today!

Disclaimer: The photographs featured in this series are, to the best of our knowledge, original entries submitted by readers. Rediff.com does not assume any responsibility for their originality.

Next we have this one from Amit Shastri, who explains, "I clicked this from my terrace in Sion, Mumbai. It was the first shower of the season and I could see dark, brooding clouds bullying the meek white clouds into submission. And then the drums began to roll!"

Saurav Panja of Kolkata sent in this pretty picture. "This is an orchid flower in a botanical garden shot by me in Singapore last month," he says. "It had rained a few minutes earlier."

This snapshot showing a water-logged road was captured by Anant Kumar Sethi, who says that he encountered it in Himachal Pradesh, on the way from Mandi to Kullu. Wonder how they made it?

And finally, we have this seemingly Gorillas in the Mist-inspired pic from Amit Ranjan Sahu taken in Kodaikanal. "This monkey couple was shielding their child from the rain," he explains.