Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Picnic at setting of ‘I’

During our vacation come travel to Kodaikanal last month, we took a drive up to Kavunji - a terrace farming village on the far western end of Kodaikanal on the Palani Range of Western Ghats. First time going beyond Mannavanur, exploring the country sides of Kodaikanal; we picnicked on a patch of green adjacent to the Kavunji government school, facing a scenic foreground. As soon we land, a rock like structure caught our attention, alongside a gateway and fencing in raw woods fascinated to know what they are.

Rocks unreal
But I was sure it was not a real rock and thought it should have created by the students as a school project. And when one of us went neat to touch and see in curious, the watchman of the school (that shut for vacation) shout from a distance, warning, not to go near the structure as it may fall down. Being a kind old being, he came near clearing our doubt on the structure reveling that it was a setting of Tamil film ‘I’ from the renowned director of grandeur, Shanker. The rock made of wood and cardboard causes a natural setting of rock at about 25ft in cone shape.

Gate and fence
Actually it doesn’t wonder me but the background it beholds was picturesque and stunning. The days for us in Kodaikanal were so cold like ever and expose to sunlight seems a pleasure, brought us under the open sky for lunch on a patch of green. There was enough light and shadow in turning off brilliant blue sky to passing clouds, carries some warmth and chillness around the landscapes. I saw this lonely raw wood bench left aside the settings of ‘I’ as photogenic, I recommended our families to take photos by sitting on the bench as I hope it deserve beautiful photography - covering a part of step farming and Sholas.


The elder man also lean us water for washing the plates and instructed to use the dustbin to put waste things. At this far end remote village, someone truly care for environment simply impressed me and I hope he is much wise what even city dwellers don’t follow right? We spent more than an hour relaxing and taking group photos standing in front of the setting and simple fascinating countryside background. Among the many, I just love the photo I composed on the wise man before leaving, stood strong in my mind and posing so cool.

11 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

i like the photo of the gentleman, too. and i like that fence and gate.

Elsie Amata said...

You find the most beautiful things on your travels, Jeevan. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Optimistic Existentialist said...

Wow Kodaikanal looks like an amazing area Jeevan. You live amongst such natural beauty and you always capture it so well.

Rajesh said...

Beautiful and picturesque countryside. I am sure this trip is very enjoyable.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Beautiful countryside, Jeevan. George and I love being out in the country. But--sometimes, when we are back in the woods on a hiking trail, we find garbage and trash that people have left... So disgusting.. Wish people did care about the environment like that elderly man did.

Hugs,
Betsy

Renu said...

nature at it best..so lush green...

Destination Infinity said...

What will happen to the set if it rains, ya? Maybe it is water-proof? Looks a little like God Ganesha. Let's hope Shankar will make a good movie with 'I'.

Destination Infinity

Ercotravels said...

Wonderful visit to this fantastic spot. pictures looking cool and beautiful to visit in summer holidays. Nice post!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely outing! Wonderful shots of the gate and that wise man.

George said...

You had a beautiful spot for your picnic. I also like your picture of the wise man.

Vetirmagal said...

Unsung heroes are the ones who are doing great service, silently.

Lovely photographs as usual.