http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com Photography Stories Emotions Life Sat, 04 May 2013 05:17:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/12/25/2054/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/12/25/2054/#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2012 05:23:33 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.com/?p=2054 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/12/25/2054/feed/ 1 bhavenjani A different view of the Qutb MinarA different view of the Qutb Minar Hanuman statue and temple http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/12/03/hidden-treasures-banff-jasper-canada-deccan-herald-2nd-dec-2012-article/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/12/03/hidden-treasures-banff-jasper-canada-deccan-herald-2nd-dec-2012-article/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:52:48 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.com/?p=2026 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/12/03/hidden-treasures-banff-jasper-canada-deccan-herald-2nd-dec-2012-article/feed/ 0 _MG_1989_CanadaAlberta_2012-07-12_©BhavenJani_2012 bhavenjani DeccanHereald2Dec2012_ 1 DeccanHereald2Dec2012_ 2 http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/11/25/jordan-every-bit-exotic-asia-photography-oct-2012-issue/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/11/25/jordan-every-bit-exotic-asia-photography-oct-2012-issue/#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2012 05:44:41 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.com/?p=2013 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/11/25/jordan-every-bit-exotic-asia-photography-oct-2012-issue/feed/ 0 Columns flank the central street known as Corda in Jarash, Jordan bhavenjani http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/alluring-alberta-asian-age-11-nov-2012-article/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/alluring-alberta-asian-age-11-nov-2012-article/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:26:56 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.com/?p=2006 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/alluring-alberta-asian-age-11-nov-2012-article/feed/ 1 Alluring Alberta - Asian Age article on 11th Nov 2012 bhavenjani Alluring Alberta - Asian Age article on 11th Nov 2012 Alluring Alberta - Asian Age article on 11th Nov 2012 http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/taiwan-day-3-4-pics-taipei-and-the-north-coast/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/taiwan-day-3-4-pics-taipei-and-the-north-coast/#comments Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:23:26 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.com/?p=1973 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/taiwan-day-3-4-pics-taipei-and-the-north-coast/feed/ 0 A picture perfect postcard beach bhavenjani Inside the high speed rail from Taichung to Taipei 'Aum' at a restaurant at the food plaza at Taipei central station Taipei central - a station, mall and food plaza all into one complex Catching up on notes while waiting for a train! Taipei museum has the largest collection of Chinese artefacts in the world A sunset infront of the Guanghua electronics market in Taiepei Street art at the Guanghua electronics market in Taipei A resort + church + wedding destination at Yilan county in north Taiwan Ring your wedding bells here A picture perfect postcard beach Yehlui geological park, a 1.7 km long island cutting into the sea, with amazing natural rock formations Mushroom rocks at Yehlui geological park And the most popular Queens head rock, where people queue up to get photographed A 180 degree view from the driver's seat, is it. Jingquashi, a former mining county under Japanese occupation of Taiwan, is now converted into a popular tourist destination A Japanese house on display at the Jingquashi mining park The 200 kg slab of gold, slide your hand through the hole to touch and feel it In Taiwan, you are never far from a Buddhist temple or the sea Narrow shopping alleys, a shoppers paradise A rooftop restaurant with a view The proud restaurant manager poses for a pic http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/10/11/taiwan-day-2-formosa-village-sun-moon-lake/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/10/11/taiwan-day-2-formosa-village-sun-moon-lake/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:45:09 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/?p=1780 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/10/11/taiwan-day-2-formosa-village-sun-moon-lake/feed/ 17 _MG_4106_Taiwan_2012-09-08_©BhavenJani_2012 bhavenjani Taiwan's aboriginal culture is well preserved at Formosa Aboriginal park A tribal dance program at Formosa Aboriginal park in Taiwan An amazing ropeway ride across two hills takes visitors from Formosa to Sun Moon Lake The ropeway lands directly into the SML station, offering breathtaking views from the top Disciplined parking, Drivers voluntarily park buses of the same color next to each other Tourist information centre at SML, its an architectural marvel in its own right Art on display at the Tourist information centre at SML in Taiwan Wen Wu temple at a road curve commands exceptional views of the lake Offering prayers at the Wen Wu temple at SML, Taiwan Waterfront at the Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan Morning view of the Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan Morning view of the Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan Red olive leaves scattered along the road make for a lovely morning walk up the hill at SML, Taiwan View of the hills from atop the Maolan hiking trail at SML, Taiwan A local couple enjoys an early breakfast at SML, Taiwan View of the Sun Moon Lake from Hotel Del Lago, Taiwan http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/hercules-mtb-himalaya-rally-part-1/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/hercules-mtb-himalaya-rally-part-1/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:13:57 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/?p=1687 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/hercules-mtb-himalaya-rally-part-1/feed/ 4 _MG_5507_MTBHimalaya2012_2012-09-29_©BhavenJani_2012 bhavenjani _MG_5032_MTBHimalaya2012_2012-09-28_©BhavenJani_2012 _MG_5045_MTBHimalaya2012_2012-09-28_©BhavenJani_2012 Cant help it, 'Phir bhi dil hai Hindustani'. Puja before the MTB Himalaya event. Participants registering themselves for the MTB Himalaya event Participants registering themselves for the MTB Himalaya event Hercules cycles arrive for the MTB Himalaya event Cycles stack up as participants pour in at the hotel for registration at the MTB Himalaya event The list of distinguished speakers at the press conference of the MTB Himalaya event Mr Madan Mohan, DGM TI Cycles, speaks to the media at MTB Himalaya event Parvin Dabas shares his experiences at the press conference of MTB Himalaya event Mohit Sood, president of HASTPA, addresses the media at the launch of MTB Himalaya 2012 edition 'Bold & Beautiful' Hercules cycles on display at the press conference of MTB Himalaya 'Do you want to join the race', they seem to be saying to each other. Parvin Dabas and Preeti Jhangiani at the press conference of MTB Himalaya event. The sun goes down on Shimla, probably the last night of comfortable sleep for the participants for a long time. Christ church, the venue of the flag off of the MTB Himalaya 2012 edition, next morning Participant briefing session, feed them before you slaughter them:) Participant briefing session, feed them before you slaughter them:) Participants pack their luggage, ready for the long haul Do I look good enough for the event hnnn! This is all I have for the week, who needs to change clothes anyways! And I need just my bicycle, she seems to be saying Here comes my baggage for the week Time to say farewell to Shimla, (MTB Himalaya event) Fixing final glitches before the MTB Himalaya event And then fixing some more Ek team photo toe banata hi hai, esp with Preeti, (MTB Himalaya event) Off to the Ridge for the flag off of the MTB Himalaya event At the Ridge, Shimla, for the Hercules MTB Himalaya event Aur ek Team photo bhi banata hai A bit of nervousness before the flag off Who do you think will win the MTB Himalaya event this year! says the expression Mohit Sood welcomes the Chief Guest to flag off the MTB Himalaya rally The chief guest flags off the 8th edition of MTB Himalaya rally Riders dash off after flag off at the Ridge Riders dash off after flag off at the Ridge The competitive section begins 8 kms down the road http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/part-of-a-stampede-30th-sept-2012-article/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/part-of-a-stampede-30th-sept-2012-article/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:58:28 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/?p=1673 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/part-of-a-stampede-30th-sept-2012-article/feed/ 0 A rider holds onto the horse as it tries to buck him off at the 100th anniversary of Calgary stampede bhavenjani A rider holds onto the horse as it tries to buck him off at the 100th anniversary of Calgary stampede http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/taiwan-day1-pics-leofoo-village-taichung/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/taiwan-day1-pics-leofoo-village-taichung/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:59:32 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/?p=1637 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/taiwan-day1-pics-leofoo-village-taichung/feed/ 2 _MG_3796_Taiwan_2012-09-06_©BhavenJani_2012 bhavenjani Leofoo Village near Taipei, Taiwan Zoo at Leofoo Village near Taipei, Taiwan Train ride to view animals at Leofoo Village, Taiwan A giraffe at Leofoo Village, Taiwan The next batch gets ready for the train ride at Leofoo Village, Taiwan Ring of fire ride at Leofoo Village, Taiwan Water rides at Leofoo Village, Taiwan Getting a splash at Leofoo Village, Taiwan Gearing up for the water ride at Leofoo Village, Taiwan _MG_3800_Taiwan_2012-09-06_©BhavenJani_2012 _MG_3801_Taiwan_2012-09-06_©BhavenJani_2012 _MG_3804_Taiwan_2012-09-06_©BhavenJani_2012 Arts centre at Taichung, Taiwan Piece of Art at the Taichung Arts centre, Taiwan Making tea under the guidance of a master, Taichung, Taiwan Heating a tea pot on an earthenware A student tries out his hand at tea making, Taichung, Taiwan Fengjia night market, Taichung, Taiwan Fengjia night market, Taichung, Taiwan Fengjia night market, Taichung, Taiwan Fengjia night market, Taichung, Taiwan A bossini store at Fengjia night market, Taichung, Taiwan A lady sells spices at the Fengjia night market, Taichung, Taiwan Hotel One at Taichung, Taiwan http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/zipping-on-the-yamuna-expressway-to-agra/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/zipping-on-the-yamuna-expressway-to-agra/#comments Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:34:38 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/?p=1617 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/zipping-on-the-yamuna-expressway-to-agra/feed/ 33 Delhi to Agra on the Yamuna expressway bhavenjani Approaching the first toll plaza on Yamuna expressway Greenery along the Yamuna expressway Exit for Mathura on Yamuna expressway Delhi to Agra on the Yamuna expressway Fields along the Yamuna expressway Yamuna expressway - Delhi to Agra in 2.5 hrs View of the Taj from Mehtab Bagh With friends and family in Agra Taj from across the Yamuna http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/07/27/roman-grandeur-in-a-muslim-kingdom/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/07/27/roman-grandeur-in-a-muslim-kingdom/#comments Fri, 27 Jul 2012 07:37:21 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/?p=1605 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/07/27/roman-grandeur-in-a-muslim-kingdom/feed/ 4 Columns flank the central street known as Corda in Jarash, Jordan bhavenjani Columns flank the central street known as Corda in Jarash, Jordan The three-arched South Gate near the visitors’ centre is the primary entrance to this site - Jarash, Jordan Vestiges from the ruins of this Roman city on display at the Museum - Jarash, Jordan Decorations and the Kings photo on display at the grand South Theatre at Jarash, Jordan Entrance to the Temple of Artemis at Jarash, Jordan Corinthian pillars at the Temple of Artemis in Jarash, Jordan Detailed architecture is visible on a broken head of a pillar at Jarash, Jordan http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/07/21/petra-nature-and-man-join-hands-to-create-a-marvel/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/07/21/petra-nature-and-man-join-hands-to-create-a-marvel/#comments Sat, 21 Jul 2012 07:13:28 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/?p=1585 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/07/21/petra-nature-and-man-join-hands-to-create-a-marvel/feed/ 2 The Treasury lit by candles on the Petra-by-night visit bhavenjani Camels are a common site in Jordanian deserts including Petra A horse carriage gallops through the Siq bringing in visitors to Petra A couple walks by a secluded stretch in the Siq on their way to the Treasury The Siq is lit by thousands of candles leading the visitor to The Treasury at Petra The Treasury lit by candles on the Petra-by-night visit Camels take rest as they wait for visitors at Petra The first view of the Treasury through the final slit of the Siq The famous facade of the Treasury at Petra Petra is full of man made caves and tombs spread across several hundred kilometers area The town of Petra A room at the Taybet Zaman hotel in Petra http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/07/01/mystical-jordan-1st-july-2011-article/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/07/01/mystical-jordan-1st-july-2011-article/#comments Sun, 01 Jul 2012 12:28:34 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/?p=1573 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/07/01/mystical-jordan-1st-july-2011-article/feed/ 2 bhavenjani Mystical Jordan http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/an-exhibition-of-paintings-by-the-master-abani-sen/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/an-exhibition-of-paintings-by-the-master-abani-sen/#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:34:00 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/?p=1545 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/an-exhibition-of-paintings-by-the-master-abani-sen/feed/ 4 bhavenjani About Abani Sen Art lovers at the exhibition of paintings by Abani Sen Prabir Sen with Rajendra S Pawar of NIIT at Abani Sen's exhibition Prabir Sen (right) shares a light moment with another artist Krishan Ahuja at Abani Sen's exhibition http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/06/10/rip-my-sony-ericsson-p990i/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/06/10/rip-my-sony-ericsson-p990i/#comments Sun, 10 Jun 2012 14:26:20 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/?p=1510 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/06/10/rip-my-sony-ericsson-p990i/feed/ 2 bhavenjani Delhi Metro Sony Ericsson P990i http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/mountain-biking-and-kayaking-in-the-himalayas/ http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/mountain-biking-and-kayaking-in-the-himalayas/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 09:14:38 +0000 Bhaven http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/?p=961 ]]> http://bhavenjani.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/mountain-biking-and-kayaking-in-the-himalayas/feed/ 8 bhavenjani Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image Right click to enlarge image