Monsoon: Nature's paintbrush

<b>All the Shades: </b>A tree branch with many shades in its leaves. (Image: Ketki Angre)

All the Shades: A tree branch with many shades in its leaves. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Drivers lost in mist:</b> Monsoon in hilly areas causes reduced visibility and make transport difficult. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Drivers lost in mist: Monsoon in hilly areas causes reduced visibility and make transport difficult. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Bird's eye view: </b>A distant shot of the city of Udaipur. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Bird's eye view: A distant shot of the city of Udaipur. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Royal entrance: </b>The entrance of the monsoon palace. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Royal entrance: The entrance of the monsoon palace. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Carved out: </b>A road through the hills leading to Sajjanpur. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Carved out: A road through the hills leading to Sajjanpur. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>The Monsoon Palace: </b>The Monsoon Palace of Udaipur, formerly known as the Sajjan Garh Palace. (Image: Ketki Angre)

The Monsoon Palace: The Monsoon Palace of Udaipur, formerly known as the Sajjan Garh Palace. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>For the perfect view: </b>A viewing gallery of the Monsoon Palace. (Image: Ketki Angre)

For the perfect view: A viewing gallery of the Monsoon Palace. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Sunset at Jahaaz mahal: </b>The Jahaaz Mahal, a monument in Mandu which is over five centuries old. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Sunset at Jahaaz mahal: The Jahaaz Mahal, a monument in Mandu which is over five centuries old. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Mocking the monsoon:</b>A fountain inside the monsoon palace. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Mocking the monsoon:A fountain inside the monsoon palace. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>The ship on land: </b>The Jahaaz Mahal takes its name from its shape which represents a ship. (Image: Ketki Angre)

The ship on land: The Jahaaz Mahal takes its name from its shape which represents a ship. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Mandu's heritage: </b> Clockwise from top left: Hindola mahal, Roopmati's Palace, Ashrafi Mahal and The Jami Masjid.

Mandu's heritage: Clockwise from top left: Hindola mahal, Roopmati's Palace, Ashrafi Mahal and The Jami Masjid.

<b>Inch perfect: </b>A variety of fruits at a shop. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Inch perfect: A variety of fruits at a shop. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Banana republic: </b>Hundreds of fresh bananas at a store. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Banana republic: Hundreds of fresh bananas at a store. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Parked: </b>A boat stationed at the shore as the sun beats down. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Parked: A boat stationed at the shore as the sun beats down. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Into the streets: </b>A view of the Connemara market. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Into the streets: A view of the Connemara market. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Kerala meal: </b>A meal for all the taste buds served on a banana leaf. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Kerala meal: A meal for all the taste buds served on a banana leaf. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Picturesque: </b>Locals watch water getting splashed from the rocks. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Picturesque: Locals watch water getting splashed from the rocks. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Height-wise: </b>A family stands at a beach as the tides rage on. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Height-wise: A family stands at a beach as the tides rage on. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Guarding the seas: </b>A lighthouse in the distance. Lighthouses have always been a necessity for ships. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Guarding the seas: A lighthouse in the distance. Lighthouses have always been a necessity for ships. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Mist-erious: </b>A view of the forests covered with mist. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Mist-erious: A view of the forests covered with mist. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>After the first shower: </b>A beach after it has received the first taste of the monsoon. (Image: Ketki Angre)

After the first shower: A beach after it has received the first taste of the monsoon. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Out at sea: </b>A boat tied to the shore. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Out at sea: A boat tied to the shore. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Roof top: </b> A kerala style roof. (Image: Ketki Angre)

Roof top: A kerala style roof. (Image: Ketki Angre)

<b>Waiting for a bounty: </b>Fishing nets are placed so as to reduce effort and save time. (Photo: Ketki Angre)

Waiting for a bounty: Fishing nets are placed so as to reduce effort and save time. (Photo: Ketki Angre)

<b>Troubled Waters: </b> Unaccompanied boats stand at the edge as clouds hover above. The monsoon makes it difficult for boatmen to step into the water due to fears of capsizing. (Photo: Ketki Angre)

Troubled Waters: Unaccompanied boats stand at the edge as clouds hover above. The monsoon makes it difficult for boatmen to step into the water due to fears of capsizing. (Photo: Ketki Angre)

<b>Chinese fishing nets: </b>In Kochi, Chinese fishing nets are fixed for an unusual form of fishing ? shore operated lift nets. (Photo: Ketki Angre)

Chinese fishing nets: In Kochi, Chinese fishing nets are fixed for an unusual form of fishing — shore operated lift nets. (Photo: Ketki Angre)

Monsoon: Nature's paintbrush

Monsoon: Nature's paintbrush; Colour play