Unusual summer pics: Water babies!

We invited you to send in unique summer-themed photographs -- odd scenes that are captured on a lens for posterity -- to share with other readers. Here is the first set of responses!

First up is this sweet pic from Dr Prakash Lalpotu in Basmathnagar. "Both babies were playing in a small water tank at home, enjoying themselves and getting relief from the very hot temperature," he says.

Share your interesting summer 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 summer pics') -- we'll publish the most interesting ones on rediff.com and in India Abroad. And make sure to include a little-write up of where you e is summer, 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.

Shradha Tiwari from Indore e-mailed us this snapshot. "This pic was taken recently on our trip to Mahabaleshwar," she explains. "Our son Ashay loves animals and he was delighted to see the horse taking a bath -- we captured that moment."

This vibrant image of a purple sunset at Aksa Beach in Mumbai is from Deepti Gaharwar. "A vast expanse of sparkling sea and uninterrupted vistas of bright open skies, solitude, privacy and a whole world unto you to discover and enjoy," she muses. "This may be the ideal beach holiday image that most of us have. But here is a landscape so similar, with a vibe so different."

Abrar Ahmed Papa from Chennai sent in this picture. "It was taken at Hogenakkal Waterfalls near Salem, Tamil Nadu, where we had gone on a family trip," he says.

And finally, we have this image from Prasun Sanyal in Delhi. "I took this photograph when I was walking in Lake Park one afternoon," he says. "I saw this man sleeping under the shade of the tree. The heat was very high, but under the shade of the tree near the lake, the temperature was very pleasant. I also saw a group of swans resting under the shade of another tree, but this looked more natural!"