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Unusual summer pics: Steamy season, steamier drinks!

Last updated on: June 1, 2011 12:08 IST
Steamy season, steamier drinks!

We invited you to send in unique summer-themed photographs -- odd scenes that are captured on a lens for posterity -- to share with other readers. Here are a few more responses!

First up we have this image from Mathew Selvaraj of a coffee vendor in action in Kodaikanal.

Share your interesting summer 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 summer 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 clicked the snap.

Remember, the theme is summer, 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.

A drink mid-flight

Last updated on: June 1, 2011 12:08 IST
A drink mid-flight

Next we have this photograph from Kshitiz Pawar of Chennai who says, "The picture was taken at sunset from my terrace -- a thirsty crow was drinking water directly from the pipes."

A beach frolic

Last updated on: June 1, 2011 12:08 IST
A beach frolic

Shreenidhi D S contributed this pic, stating, "I took this on a beach in Surathkal, a coastal town in Karnataka. These two children were in a playful mood on a sunny evening."

Cooling off

Last updated on: June 1, 2011 12:08 IST
Cooling off

"This was shot at Philadelphia Zoo in PA," says Todd E. This big cat was trying to stay cool in the heat by taking a dip in the water."

At the water tank

Last updated on: June 1, 2011 12:08 IST
At the water tank

And finally, we have this snap from Prasun Sanyal of New Delhi, who explains, "I took this photograph with my mobile phone from inside a cab last month. It was 4:30 pm, so you can guess the temperature! These little kids were drinking water from the tank to beat the heat."