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My 10 best photographs from Kolkata Tour

By himalayanreview
Howrah and a ride in a ferry...awesome combination!!

What is pasture better than this act....

Never late to be with Dhoni

Something never changes


If you are in Kolkata you do not want to miss a tram!!


Every tree has its own day

God does'nt need a home

World is changing in South City

Does these boxes still fethches letters!!


Kolkota or Calcutta: the beauty of the city is still alive

I am back from Kolkata this evening and the most off all i missed was my small blog. For my readers this is mine 10 best photographs that i had from my Kolkata tour.

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 7:57 AM

    Nice pics and welcome back! Saran was wondering where you were :) And me too!

    My fave pic was the mall (I love malls) Wish they'd hurry up and build one here too in Sikkim!

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  2. himalayanreviewJanuary 21, 2009 8:42 AM

    Oh! Thank you madam....it is really nice to be back at where you belong too. Go East Go West...My Sikkim shall always be my BEST.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 10:49 PM

    nice photos bro.. i see composition progressing, keep it up.

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  4. himalayanreviewJanuary 22, 2009 9:38 AM

    thanks buddy....i m in a learning process.

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  5. ColorsJanuary 22, 2009 8:06 PM

    Nice pics Shital...I specially liked the cycle rickshaw guy caught in the act and the idols among garbage. The letter boxes one is also nice.

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  6. himalayanreviewJanuary 22, 2009 9:26 PM

    Thanks Puku....i am sharping up my vision..haha!!

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  7. AnonymousApril 20, 2010 12:41 PM

    beautiful, impressive and thoughtful photographs ...
    perfect participialization an original eyecatcher the nose picker..this photo is my favorite...

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