Photo Essay – Hauz Khas Lake, Near Green Park Photo Essays by The Delhi Walla - February 24, 2011February 24, 20112 An urban oasis. [Text and pictures by Mayank Austen Soofi] The lake is still. Its dead trees lie marooned, partially submerged in water; the bare trunks standing erect. Ducks swim, leaving a trail of ripples behind them. Birds flap noiselessly, coming to rest on stranded boats. The faraway views are blurry because of the mist. Look, the sun is beginning to rise. The early morning scenes at the Hauz Khas lake in Deer Park, south Delhi, are one of the city’s most beautiful sights. You must come here before you die Where Deer Park, Near Hauz Khas Village Nearest Metro Station Green Park Best Time Sunrise All is still Ripples Partially submerged Reflections The road less travelled Breathing exercise The world unexplored Dead wood Hello duck Hello ducks Namaste sun Behind Hauz Khas Village skyline Flames in the water A new world emerges Sunrise routine Big lake loneliness Morning excursions Take a deep breath, and relax Clear light of the day Haiku-like Into the wild Meeting point Spray Let’s meet here FacebookX Related Related posts: City Walk – Winter Stroll, Hauz Khas Lake City Walk – Twilight Around the Water, Hauz Khas Lake City Hangout – Stranded Boat, Hauz Khas Lake City Hangout – Monsoon Stroll, Hauz Khas Lake City Guide – Hauz Khas, Near Green Park
This post brought a smile 🙂 Almost as if I could recognize the ducks, the dead wood and the reflections just as I could recognize the granny with the sunrise routine. . Wish I could go there more often. Nice shots.