Lily at Nirma College... Description: Lily at Nirma College Author: Rahul, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Location: Ahmedabad,Gujarat Year: 2008 Camera: Nokia N70-1 Water Lily, Nirma College

Marine Drive Dog... Description: This photo was taken at Marine drive in Mumbai Author: Rahul, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Year: 2008 Camera: Olympus FE210 Marine Drive Dog, Mumbai

Mohiniattam, Kerala... Description: Mohiniattam – A dance that uses mainly eye and facial expressions Author: Sachin Mittal, Mumbai, Maharashtra Location: Kochi, Kerala Year: 2008 Camera: Panasonic DMC-LZ5 Mohiniattam, Kerala

Kathakali, Kerala... Description: Kathakali, means “Story Dance”. Drama and dancing are blended into an inseparable form by its attractive make up and characters. Author: Sachin Mittal, Mumbai, Maharashtra Location: Kochi, Kerala Year: 2008 Camera: Panasonic DMC-LZ5 Kathakali, Kerala

Innocent Fun... Description: This picture was taken on a lazy Sunday evening at Girgaum Chowpatty, Mumbai. I was particularly happy to have been able to capture the innocence of the kids, their hassle free and simple life, leaving me yearning for that wonderful part of each of our lives – childhood. Author: Shruti Mokashi, Thane, Maharashtra Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Year: 2008 Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-W55 Kids at Chowpatty

A Panoramic View from the Sinhagad – Pune... Description: This picture was taken from Sinhagad, Pune. Even though it is sans greenery, the view gulps in almost the entire Pune city. Author: Shruti Mokashi, Thane, Maharashtra Location: Raigad, Maharashtra Year: 2007 Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-W55 Sinhagad, Pune

The Janjira Fort... Description: Forts are known to be the pride of Maharashtra, the Murud-Janjira fort being an epitome of this glory. This photo was taken  as an attempt to capture all the elements surrounding the fort in one frame – the land, the water, and the megastructure in between. Author: Shruti Mokashi, Thane, Maharashtra Location: Raigad, Maharashtra Year: 2009 Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-W55 Murud-Janjira Fort, Maharashtra

Life is crooked and that’s why it’s so... Description: Life is crooked and that’s why it’s so beautiful Author: Satadru Chakraborty, Durgapur, West Bengal Location: Durgapur Year: 2009 Crooked Tree, Durgapur

Sleeping Beauty... Description: Cat dreaming about a cat. Author: Satadru Chakraborty, Durgapur, West Bengal Location: Durgapur Year: 2008 Sleeping Cat

Profile In The Sunset... Description: This is self photo taken using the self-timer feature on the camera. It manages to have the desired effect on the observer and sets up a reflective mood… Author: Gaurav, Thane, Maharashtra Location: Mt. Abu, Rajasthan Year: 2007 Camera: Canon Powershot A510 Two Guys, Mt. Abu