Unusual summer pics: Even the Sphinx needs shades!

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 amusing image from Reen Tejender-Singh, who says, "This picture was taken in Egypt, where the day was really hot so I tried to get the Sphinx to wear a pair of shades!"

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 e 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.

Next we have this image from Manish Juneja of Gurgaon, who explains, "We recently visited Nainital, and went to the zoo. We saw this dude -- the Siberian tiger -- resting in his cave away from the hot sun."

Gurinder Pal Singh of Mohali e-mailed in this photograph taken from the 124th floor of the Burj Al Khalifa in Dubai.

"This couple was relaxing under the shade of a tree on the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata," says Nasim. "The new leaves have sprung, giving it a different hue from the other trees."

And finally, we have this unique pic that captured a summer sunset from Aswath Khan.