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Unusual monsoon pics: Jewels of a different kind

Last updated on: July 30, 2010 20:08 IST

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 beautiful photo from Badri Prashanth.

"I was in Kerala, the southern state of India. We were exploring a botanical garden when it suddenly started raining. I call it 'jewels of a different kind'. Diamond studded jewels created by monsoon," he says.

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 clicked the snap.

Remember, the theme 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.

Where the world ends and heaven begins

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Here Pradeep Murthy shares this pic taken at Surfer's Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia.

A walk in the clouds

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Sasibharath Kailasam taken at the Nagarhole National Park (Karnataka).

"This was taken during a visit to the jungle early in the morning to spot a few wild animals," he shares. "It was really misty and the visibility was poor. It was beautiful nonetheless and the chilly breeze was refreshing."

In the shadows

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Binay Bala sends in this photo taken in July 2010 at Bidhan Soudha, Bangalore.

Blue bliss

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This lovely pic was sent in by Atul Varma of monsoon clouds at Kavarati Island (Lakshadweep) where he visited earlier in July.

Circle of light

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Sadashiv Borawake sends in this pic of dew drops trapped in the fresh green blades of grass taken at Purandhar Fort at Pune (Maharashtra).

And the clouds roll in

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Next up is this pic that was sent in by Manash Mukherjee of the rain clouds rolling in over a south Goa beach.

On top of the world

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The picture was shot on a recent trip to Matheran (Maharashtra), amid the rain and mist," says Anwar Mulani of the pic alongside.