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Aug 25, 2010

Melbourne's cafe scene

Nothing like a hot cup of coffee on a cold day in Melbourne city, Australia, to warm you up. A stroll in and around Degraves St in downtown Melbourne revealed a slew of quaint cafes with some of the best coffees I'd ever had. The dessert options were more than tempting and a great opportunity to practice restraint. Well, there is only so many chocolates one can consume. If you are ever in Melbourn...

Aug 25, 2010 Photography & Travel

Ganesha and Graffiti

Strolling Melbourne's alleyways I came across this beautiful graffiti artwork of Ganesha. Sitting at the entrance, as He typically does, he guides all safely through this alley.
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Aug 23, 2010 Photography & Travel

Great Ocean Road & the 12 Apostles

Victoria, Australia: The drive from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles takes about 4 hours along the scenic Great Ocean Road. Keep your eye out for Koalas as you wind your way through Eucalyptus forests, amazing swells all along the coast and finally the spectacular 12 Apostles.
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Jul 27, 2010 Photography & Travel

2010 Kumbha Mela flashback

I was sharing yesterday with a friend some of the photos I had taken at the Kumbha Mela in Haridwar, India, earlier this year and felt inspired to share a few of them on the blog. Over 5 million people gathered on the main bathing day in on the banks of the sacred Ganges riv
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Jul 14, 2010 Photography & Travel

Hindu ritual powers temple renewal

Here's a video that appeared in the "Democrat and Chronicle" that covers the recent Maha Kumbhabhishekam ceremony that took place at the Sri Vidya Temple in Rochester, New York. To read the full article on the ceremony click the link above.
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Jul 3, 2010 Photography & Travel

Happy 4th of July

New York City lights up with a spectacular display of fireworks. View from Queens, NY Some photos from last year's 4th of July celebrations.
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Jul 2, 2010 Photography & Travel

Around the Main Event

Around the main event volunteers are busy making it all happen. Driven by a dedicated and inspiring group of youngsters the coordination would make any general proud. As a dear friend remarked to me: "In most temples the parents bring their kids along. Here the kids bring their p
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