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Colors of the Sky | Dust Storm in Jaipur

Dust Storms are a regular feature in western Rajasthan in the midst of the Thar desert. 15-20 years ago, dust storms were very common in Jaipur during April-May. Now we hardly have any! Jaipur is situated in eastern Rajasthan, technically it’s a semi-arid region. A lot has changed over the last few years. Concrete structures and dwelling units dominate the landscape within a radius of 20-30 Km of the city area. Does it have any impact on the occurrence of dust storms? I think it does have an impact!

Earlier this week, we experienced one in Jaipur. Here is a picture that captures the dynamic sky colors during a dust storm which was followed by a drizzle. I shot this picture with a Smartphone, around sunset at Jaipur Statue Circle.

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The colors that this dust storm created in the sky were unique. I’m sure with DSLR I could have captured these colors even better since the mobile phone sensors despite technological up-gradation are still smaller than the one in DSLR. It’s a trade-off! Mobile phones help you capture evanescent moments!

This area is called Statue Circle because it has a statue of Maharajah Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur city in the center of a huge circle.  I’m posting another picture of  Statue Circle during sunshine so you can see how dramatic it looks in the first picture.

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Statue Circle, Jaipur

 

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90 thoughts on “Colors of the Sky | Dust Storm in Jaipur”

  2. I have virtually stopped using a regular camera because a mobile camera is so much easier . Apart from being bulky, it’s difficult adjusting settings with my reading glasses etc so I’d rather just whip out my phone and click.
    Yes the picture is dramatic but aren’t you better off without sandstorms?

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    1. I am photography purist so I feel convenience comes at a price – quality! I use both now.
      I feel that everything in nature is designed with purpose. So sand storms have their own role to play. It’s causes some inconvenience but I’m okay with it ☺

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  8. I agree with you arv, the picture you took during the dust storm is surely dramatic and more beautiful because of the sunset, which in itself is more captivating than any other time of the day.
    Talking of dust storms, I would like to mention that the ones I saw in Bikaner…virtual sandstorms…were a unique experience! I felt as if somebody was throwing fistfuls of sand at me…I wonder how people deal with those storms on regular basis! 🙂

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    1. I have had chance to experience dust storm in Bikaner. Definitely they are quite intense and it becomes really dark. I also remember that people would converge soon after the dust storm at a street lined with the Falooda vendors as there would be no electricity for quite some time! That was where people socialize! Dust storms are still common in Bikaner and rest of western Rajasthan.
      Thanks for sharing your experiences of dust storms in Bikaner. 🙂

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  10. I never thought you could have a dust storm in a city of such large size. It seems that the concrete structures have a blocking effect. That would be one good thing in our era of steel and concrete.

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    1. The dust storms we experience today are quite subdued in contrast with the ones 15-20 years ago. with so much concrete and development, where’s sand and dust for its formation?
      In my opinion, what ever nature has planned has some purpose. I don’t mind dust storms!
      Thanks for taking time out to share your views…appreciate it. 🙂

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  12. Your photo of the sandstorm is wonderful, arv, even though you aren’t totally happy with it yourself. I’m no photographer, and often use my Smartphone or tablet, but I know that ‘real’ photographers like you are much more discerning. I love the contrast you show between the two photos and the details you shared about dust storms in your area. A lovely and informative post.

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    1. Thank you Millie. Its fine to use mobile phone these days, convenience counts too! With low light, it does get tricky while in decent light most smartphones produces good pictures.
      I thought two pictures will present it in a better way, provide comparison too. Thanks for appreciating and sharing your views. 🙂

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    1. Thank you Peter. I know the inconveniences of a dust storm. Fortunately or unfortunately we don’t get intense dust storms that you might be experiencing in desert because we hardly have any open and exposed area around with urban concrete!
      You just can’t pull out your DSLR in middle of storm unless you have some special gear. so do you shoot after the dust storm or once it has passed?

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    1. Thank you Alok. That’s very difficult to answer…May be!
      I also think with so much concrete and development (so called) within few miles of the city, have we left some space for the nature to play its part?
      I guess everywhere we are witnessing these changes. I hope that’s not the case where you reside?

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    1. I can understand Maniparna. Dust storms are a geographical phenomenon so they occur only in certain areas. They are common in Western Rajasthan during April – May. I’m sure you will be able to experience one, someday! Thanks for sharing your thoughts ☺

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