Unusual monsoon pics: Orange blossoms and raindrops

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the next set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

We invited you to send in unique monsoon-themed photographs -- odd scenes that are captured on a lens for posterity -- to share with other readers. Here is the next set of responses!

First up we received this image from Anirban Mondal who says, "I am an amateur photographer. Seen here are drops of rain water stranded on the petals of a flower, which got drenched in a monsoon shower."

Share your interesting monsoon snapshots with us! They could be from anywhere across India or the world, but they have to be original.

Simply e-mail your photographs to travelpicsga@rediffmail.com (subject line: 'Unusual monsoon pics') -- we'll publish the most interesting ones on rediff.com and in India Abroad. And make sure to include a little write-up of where you e is the monsoons, so your photograph has to gel with the season. Hurry and send in your entry today!

Disclaimer: The photographs featured in this series are, to the best of our knowledge, original entries submitted by readers. Rediff.com does not assume any responsibility for their originality.

Next we have this one from Ashish Navalakha of IIT Kharagpur who explains, "This photo was taken at Marine Drive in Kochi on May 28, just after the onset of the monsoon. The dark clouds are giving way for a beautiful sun. One of the best sunsets I have ever seen."

Anand Aswale e-mailed in this snapshot, stating, "It was taken during the rains near Pavana Dam on the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra."

Rushabh Patel contributed this photograph of night lights through the haze of the rain.

And finally, Pravin Upadhyay sent in this pic saying, "We took this picture near Lonavala, while returning from the Bhushi Dam to Mumbai on July 24. This monkey was balancing on the ledge while eating his corn and the background looked so beautiful."