Unusual summer pics: Taking the plunge!

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 next set of responses!

First up we have this pic from Abhishek Nandi in Kolkata. "I took this snap last Sunday at Bandel Church ,WB from the banks of the river Hooghly," he says. "Some local kids were playing in the water, ignoring the scorching sun over their heads."

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.

Next we have this image from Velayudham Radhakrishnan, shot in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve this summer. "The elephants are headed to the Sand River to quench their thirst," he explains.

Jayaraj Shantharam sent in this image of a toll gate at Dindigul. "It was taken when we were driving to Kodaikanal," he says. "The toll booth and the road represent our modern infrastructure." And they make for a fine contrast with the mountains in the background, don't they?

This photograph was shot by Dr Prakash Lalpotu of Basmathnagar. "The Palash flower is also commonly known as the Flame of the Forest. These flowers bloom in summer and cool the eyes."

And finally, we have this picturesque sunset, sent in by Kiran Pradip Chauhan on the way to Pune from Lonavala.