rough skies

it was an unusually windy day, with dark clouds looming large overhead.
(the picture was taken a while ago)

Location: RK Beach, Vizag, AP, India


it's been a tough journey started more than a year ago.. trying to keep up with the pressure of posting at least 1 photo every month ;-)
now that, I have my own domain name, I am moving over there.. and hopefully post more often.
I have used the new Pixelpost software, for an exciting layout which I think suits photoblogging better.

So, come over here now - http://klachak.balla.in
and feel free to let me know any comments/suggestions.

adieu blogger.

Clouds, Blue Sky & Cows

taken on the same day as the previous post

Clouds & Blue Sky

The reflection (on the sky) spoiled it a bit, otherwise I liked this shot a lot.
Have some more photos taken during the Spring
break. Will be posting them soon.

Hiking on bikes

we went hiking in a forest near Corvallis

..and climbed a tree

..formed a train as well
it is a special push-pull train - that's why the engine is at the back :-)

Location: MacDouglas Forest, Corvallis, OR


It is Spring break now; successfully completed 2 terms at OSU
Been to a couple of places during the break,
finally got something to post for the next couple of weeks :-)

The classes start again from this Monday :-(

Waterfalls - Snoqualmie

The falls.. from the top

from the water below

this picture gives you an estimate of it's size

Location: Snoqualmie falls, Washington (about 30 miles from Seattle).

We have been to this place a while ago;

it is just beathtaking and is in such a pleasant natural setting.

I have even uploaded a short video of the waterfall. You can access it here if you are interested.

lot of planes

The plane in the center, a M-21 Blackbird, is one of only 12 planes of its kind and goes at an amazing Mach 3; that's 3 times the speed of sound, about 1000 m/s. The smaller plane on the top of it, is a drone, which can launch from the Blackbird mid-way in flight! It's meant for unmanned surveillance. More information here.



Location: Flight Museum, Seattle, WA.

28-cylinder "Wasp Major" engine

a working model of the "Wasp Major" engine

another view..
it was even switched on for a while. Wish i could capture the video of it in motion.
The internals of a moving engine is always a beauty.

Observe the helical setting of the cylinders.. air-craft can't have straight or V cylinders like ships do. They can't afford so much space.
These engines were used in the aircraft for World War II. You can check more here.

Location: Flight Museum, Seattle, WA.

a bright structure

guess what this is?

the complete structure

Location: Pacific Science Center, Seattle, WA


Couple of us made a trip to Seattle to welcome the new year.
Will be posting some of the good pics taken around there.

Have a great and happy 2007!