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Lake Pichola

Surrounded by green hills and royal palaces, Lake Pichola in Udaipur was a feast for the eyes in monsoon.
This wasn't the bright, full of sunshine Rajasthan I had seen in pictures.
Cool breeze, mist, clouds kissing the verdant greenery of Aravalli Range and a full lake teased me to stay outdoors forever. Heavy downpours, however, forced me to pack off and take shelter very often.
Playing hide and seek with the rain had its rewarding moments every time it threw dramatic surprises.
Below are some of the magical moments captured around Lake Pichola.
I used Canon 6D and Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens. Pictures were shot on Silk Pro tripod with Manfrotto ball head
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  • Lake Pichola and Jag Mandir in evening twilight - It was raining, and the timer wasn't enough for me to run on the wet floor and reach the other side for a selfie. I did not have a remote switch either and had to settle with this.<br /> <br /> Exposed for 5 secs @39 mm ISO 100, Aperture f/8.0

    Lake Pichola and Jag Mandir in evening twilight - It was raining, and the timer wasn't enough for me to run on the wet floor and reach the other side for a selfie. I did not have a remote switch either and had to settle with this.

    Exposed for 5 secs @39 mm ISO 100, Aperture f/8.0

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  • Jag Mandir - The hills had sprung to life in monsoon. Does this remind you of Western Ghat in rains?<br /> <br /> Exposed for 1.3 secs @70 mm ISO 50, Aperture f/10. Used Hoya NDx64 to allow for more exposure time.

    Jag Mandir - The hills had sprung to life in monsoon. Does this remind you of Western Ghat in rains?

    Exposed for 1.3 secs @70 mm ISO 50, Aperture f/10. Used Hoya NDx64 to allow for more exposure time.

    Lake PicholaUdaipurjag mandirmonsoon

  • City Palace and the Taj Lake Palace dazzle at night<br /> <br /> Exposed for 5 secs @67 mm ISO 100, Aperture f/5.6

    City Palace and the Taj Lake Palace dazzle at night

    Exposed for 5 secs @67 mm ISO 100, Aperture f/5.6

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  • The city was still asleep. These steps led me to Lake Pichola and its breathtaking beauty in dawn.<br /> <br /> Exposed for 20 secs @25 mm ISO 50, Aperture f/7.1

    The city was still asleep. These steps led me to Lake Pichola and its breathtaking beauty in dawn.

    Exposed for 20 secs @25 mm ISO 50, Aperture f/7.1

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  • Lake Pichola at the break of dawn- Soaked in rain, mist and clouds<br /> <br /> Exposed for 13 secs @55 mm ISO 50, Aperture f/8.0

    Lake Pichola at the break of dawn- Soaked in rain, mist and clouds

    Exposed for 13 secs @55 mm ISO 50, Aperture f/8.0

    Lake PicholaUdaipurtwilightdawnsunrisemonsoonrain

  • Did not see orange ball rise up the horizon because of clouds. But some colors did show up during sunrise.<br /> <br /> Exposed for 4 secs @35 mm ISO 50, Aperture f/18. Used Lee Graduated Neutral density filter (soft edge) to block light in the sky by 3 stops and prevent its over exposure.

    Did not see orange ball rise up the horizon because of clouds. But some colors did show up during sunrise.

    Exposed for 4 secs @35 mm ISO 50, Aperture f/18. Used Lee Graduated Neutral density filter (soft edge) to block light in the sky by 3 stops and prevent its over exposure.

    Lake PicholaUdaipursunrisemonsoonrain

  • Oberoi Udaivilas at night - The rain stopped momentarily. Calm water allowed for beautiful reflections<br /> <br /> Exposed for 13 secs @50 mm ISO 100, Aperture f/7.1

    Oberoi Udaivilas at night - The rain stopped momentarily. Calm water allowed for beautiful reflections

    Exposed for 13 secs @50 mm ISO 100, Aperture f/7.1

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  • Oberoi Udaivilas - Thunderstorm and rain followed by filtered sunlight. Perfect time to shoot ! This isn't meant to be a promotional post for the hotel but the property is one of the highlights of Lake Pichola and it would have been unfair to not share this image.<br /> <br /> Exposed for 2.5 secs @24 mm ISO 50, Aperture f/8.0. Used Hoya NDx64 to allow for higher exposure time. When nature dynamics are at play, high shutter speed is undesirable.

    Oberoi Udaivilas - Thunderstorm and rain followed by filtered sunlight. Perfect time to shoot ! This isn't meant to be a promotional post for the hotel but the property is one of the highlights of Lake Pichola and it would have been unfair to not share this image.

    Exposed for 2.5 secs @24 mm ISO 50, Aperture f/8.0. Used Hoya NDx64 to allow for higher exposure time. When nature dynamics are at play, high shutter speed is undesirable.

    Udaipuroberoi udaivilasrainmonsoon

  • View of Lake Pichola from Bada Mahal

    View of Lake Pichola from Bada Mahal

    UdaipurBada MahalLake Pichola

  • Monsoon and lush greenery abound<br /> <br /> Exposed for .6 secs @24 mm ISO 50, Aperture f/8.0. Used Hoya NDx64 to allow for higher exposure time

    Monsoon and lush greenery abound

    Exposed for .6 secs @24 mm ISO 50, Aperture f/8.0. Used Hoya NDx64 to allow for higher exposure time

    UdaipurOberoi UdaivilasmonsoonrainLake Pichola

  • Just in time! At Bada Mahal

    Just in time! At Bada Mahal

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  • Before sunrise.

    Before sunrise.

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  • The city enthralls its visitors. Who wouldn't want to hug loved ones? My best guess - mom and daughter.

    The city enthralls its visitors. Who wouldn't want to hug loved ones? My best guess - mom and daughter.

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