I had fun last year showing you my world In five colours, in response to Jennifer and James’s nominations for the Capture the Colour photo competition.
I have been nominated yet again, by Suzanne Courtney of The Travel Bunny and Hanel of Hanels’ Travels and Photography for the 2013 edition.
The rules entail that I publish a post with five original shots from my travels, that best represent the colours blue, green, yellow, white and red, on or before 9 October. I then need to tag five other bloggers and link back to Travelsupermarket on Facebook or Twitter with @travelsupermkt and #CTC13 hashtags.
So here are my five snapshots, all from Asia for a change:
BLUE: DECAYING DECADENCE – LUCKNOW, INDIA
Every street in Lucknow boasts forlornly beautiful architecture, that hint at the legendary lifestyle of the Nawabs of Awadh. A walk through the old town – spruced up two years ago, but already well on its way back into its former grittiness – is highly recommended. Not least for its famed street food.
RED: DAWN BOAT RIDE – VARANASI, INDIA
A boat ride at dawn is the best way to witness the tableau unfolding on the ghats of Varanasi. And relatively the cleanest and most peaceful!!
YELLOW: ANTIQUE BUDDHAS IN WAT VISOUN – LUANG PRABANG, LAOS
Wat Visoun is one of the oldest temples in Luang Prabang and holds some exquisite antique sculpture. Like these gilded Buddhas in the ‘calling for rain’ pose.
WHITE: MAHARAJA’S BALCONY, RAMNAGAR FORT – VARANASI, INDIA
The carved white marble balcony of ‘Kashi Naresh’, the erstwhile maharajah of Varanasi, in Ramnagar fort is a striking contrast to the red sandstone of the rest of the building.
GREEN: BREATHTAKING DESOLATION IN BENG MEALEA – SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA
Of all the ruined temples in Siem Reap, the whispering silence of Beng Mealea spoke to us the most.
This challenge is open to everyone – you don’t need to be nominated to take part. The deadline for submitting your entry is 9 October.
If you don’t have a Facebook or Twitter account simply email your entry to capturethecolour[at]travelsupermarket.com, complete with your name, address and phone number.
Good luck to Suzanne and Hanel and to all my blogger friends that are taking part in this challenge.
The Urge To Wander 
Stunning – especially those Lucknow doors!
Exquisite photos!
You need to be a part of a contest for one of the best blogs on the net.
I will recommend this blog!
Stunning.
Loved this series you chose great photos for each color 🙂
So many places to go. So little time.
loved those rich colors 🙂
What a lovely idea! I really liked all the pictures. Your blog makes me want to pack my bag and travel to Asia! Have a good weekend!
Some truly gorgeous colors Madhu!
Wonderful entries – especially love your red and white. Good luck!!
Great captures. Good luck.
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I’m impressed by your photo gallery, Madhu, also a nice challenge – but maybe I like to compare countries not via colors but with the focus on their social systems…
Every one is gorgeous, Madhu! If I had to choose, I think I’d go with the Dawn Boat Ride. Exquisite. 🙂
Beautiful photos! I especially love the one from Lucknow. The blue is absolutely vibrant.
Madhu, I knew your photo choices would be spectacular and I was not disappointed! 🙂
Great that you decided to show the colors of Asia. It’s a great theme to respond to that challenge. I love the Blue the most. Doors, just doors, yet so captivating.
All are wonderful images Madhu but the red of Varanasi calls to me most. We’re heading for Siem Reap and Angkor Wat at the end of the month so will try to get to Beng Mealea…
Madhu, They are gorgeous! I was particularly taken with the Maharajah’s balcony because it was such a wonderful surprise … and perfect for the theme. Wishing you all the best, Terri
Makes me homesick for Asia. Too bad I’m too old to travel now. lol
Can’t choose a favourite of yours Madhu – they are all wonderful. Thanks for the nomination 🙂
Striking images, Madhu! All the very best 🙂
Fantastic photos everyone of them a winner Madhu!
Beautiful shots Madhu. Thanks.
All are wonderful, of course. 🙂 Something about the ruins always fascinates me. I always remember each one. Maybe it’s because I’m old? Haha. Have fun with the grandsons! Take some photos of them while they are there.
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Congratulations dear Madhu!!! You nominated me?? I am moved very much to even be in your league of photography . Thank you!!! ♥
My two faves: the blue doors are hauntingly beautiful … and the green is just breathtaking. Thank you, Madhu. Congrats on the recognition. It’s well deserved.
Awesome!!
They are all wonderful, Madhu! It’s impossible to pick only one or some favourites. Glorious colours in all, and I wish you luck in the contest! I’m very grateful for your nomination, and I really would have wanted to participate – but this weekend my children will come home and my father will turn 80. So, thank you once again – it makes me warm and happy that you thought of me!
Best of uck for you! ♥
Thank you Ann Christine. Your family is first priority. Enjoy your weekend. And happy birthday to your dad 🙂
Thank you so much! If there is the smallest chance for a try after this weekend – I will go for it.
It would be hard to pick a favourite from those Madhu
Thanks Dallas. My favourite is the green because of the memories of the picnic we had on outside that temple 🙂
Great pics Madhu!!! Yellow and Blue are exquisites!!! Good luck!
Stunning! No favourites – I’m wallowing in the colours of your world :).
The first two are my favourites. Great shots! I really need to visit India…
Just wanted to let you know that you linked Ann Christine of Leya to my blog so she might not be aware yet that you nominated her haha.
Be happy and keep travelling
Ha ha, the dangers of using a post template!! 😀
Thanks Adwoa. Why don’t you take part anyway? I remember your awesome yellow shot from last year that was a runner up if I am not mistaken.
Snowed under work. Hardly have time to blog or read other blogs nowadays 😦
I am going to be offline for a while too, on baby sitting duties, unless the grandsons are unusually undemanding 🙂 Take care Adwoa.
You have some beautiful, beautiful photos there Madhu. The first and the second made my heart swoon, but then I have a thing for turquoise doors, and boats on water! You are such a wonderful photographer 🙂
Thank you for nominating me for this challenge. I may well participate if I can find a quiet 5 minutes over the weekend. As for the weekend I hope it is a pleasurable one for you.
Warm regards
Ishaiya
Lovely photos and wonderful colours. Beautiful!! Blessings, dear Madhu ♥
Ah, Madhu your colors are exceptional – all of them and very unique too.
All the best! 🙂
Amazing photos Madhu! My favourite is the one from Lucknow. Good luck!
Beautiful, Madhu. Great choices–I especially loved the blue decadence!
Oh Madhu, these are wonderful. I too am in love with those blue doors. xxx Ailsa
Absolutely amazing pics, Madhu. Wow….those blue doors are exceptionally beautiful.
Oh……your photos are beyond beautiful. And thank you for the nomination. It looks as if I will have a busy weekend 🙂
Best of luck in the contest!
Fabulous photos, Madhu. I love the blue, stunning. 🙂
Your photos are all lovely, Madhu. I wish you well in the contest. 🙂
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Really lovely collection of photos. Good luck!
Amazing photos Madhu! I especially love te first and second one set in India. Wow! I need to see more of India!