Unusual monsoon pics: Breakfast by the lake

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, Pradeep Vasantha Murthy sends this beautiful pic taken at Lake Toba, Sumatra, this is world's largest volcanic lake and one of the world's deepest lakes.

"The landscapes are magnificent," he says of the Indonesian island.

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 on rediff.com and India Abroad. 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.

Veera Mani R sends in this next pic "captured at Kolli Malai, near Salem in Tamil Nadu".

"This waterfall is called Agaya Gangai (Ganges from sky). The water falls from height of 100-150 feet," she says.

"One has to climb down 1,000 steep steps to get to the falls and climbing back up was tough one," she adds. "It's a good short trek for those enjoy trekking."

Pushkar Mandhre from Pune sends in this pic taken in Barmer, Rajasthan, where he works.

"It shows magic of clouds just before the rain starts," he says, describing the photo.

Here Sumanth D Murthy sends in this photograph.

"The more I click these pictures the more it fascinates me," he shares. "The feeling you get when you capture lightning on camera is something that cannot be explained. It's electrifying!"

This was taken when I had visited my cousin's place about 30-35 kms from Shimoga, Karnataka," says Harish Patel of this pic.