Unusual monsoon pics: The umbrella dance!

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 first set of responses!

We received this image from Avinash R Lavale who says, "This picture was taken at the Kabini riverfront. The arrival of the monsoon shows the happiness of Aarya (Beautiful Goddess). Hope the monsoons are satisfactory and all the farmers do well."

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 photograph from Dr Sharadh Kumar of Hyderabad, who explains, "This is a picture that I clicked in July last year -- it's the Cheeyappara Waterfalls enroute to Munnar, Kerala."

Regular contributor Prasun Sanyal of New Delhi e-mailed in this one, stating, "This was taken in a village named Samaspur in West Bengal. The rain had finally fallen and the sound of toads was coming from all directions. This toad looked very happy after the rain and it came out from its so-called home sweet home to enjoy."

"This pic was taken last weekend on my trip to Malshej Ghat, around 150 kms from Mumbai," says Rishi Bhandoo. "While Mumbai was waiting for the rains, the rain gods seemed to be in love with Malshej, as it is perennially surrounded by clouds through the day."

And finally, we have Anand Joshi's contribution. He says, "This photogrpah was taken at a garden near the China World Trade Centre of Beijing after the rains."