Hoped to catch the ‘goldening’ of the Cauvery as the sun sets abover her, so drove down one day to Srirangapatnam railway station and spent an hour and a half wandering around.
Cauvery, with white balance changed to higlight the water
The Cauvery has just ebbed from two weeks before, when she was overflowing with Malnad water. Unfortunately, had to make do with what I had. Some views from the railway bridge.
Rainbow signalling rain somewhere to the eastTippu Express thundering along the bridgeTippu at the station
Going on to the western tip of the island, where Cauvery looks more like a sea with tiny islands embellishing her.
Loner bird stalking the sunMonument to the Brit soldiers who died during the seige of Srirangapatnam in 1799, where Tippu was killed and which signified British military intelligence was finally maturing in India
Kids laying the nets for their nightly haul of fish
Finally, to the south bank, where the evening show begins. Unfortunately, was not able to witness sunset at the horizon due to rain due west. Maybe another trip in December might help ;)
The huge cloud at the horizon that spoiled all chances of a golden sunsetCarrying provisions like only rural women can!
Of course, how can one forget the birds on their way back!
Breaking formation, guess no longer neededWhite Ibis on their way. Notice the distinctive beaks.One picture showing all configurations of a bird's flight :D
… And the sun goes down.
The glowing rain underneath the cloud -- where the sun disappeared :(
Reflections on everything 