Statutory Warning: According to the Surgeon General, this post is highly beneficial to busy bloggers who hop onto 25 blogs per 5 minutes to leave comments; as for the first time the author has taken mercy and decided not to put her endless blabbering. If you get sore eyes looking at the photographs you cannot sue the photographer in the name of Optical Torture or the Surgeon General for Deceptive Warnings.
Bloggers like Ann, N, Nags, Parita, Varsha, Workhard etc. whose blog I use regularly as a canvas for putting my graffiti seems to be taking long and short breaks. I calculated, weighed the odds and came to the conclusion that I need a break too; so that I can get comments from bloggers wishing me a happy vacation, will miss you, it’s ok you will be fine, have fun and all that cute stuff. So first as a tester, I dramatically dropped the bomb to the two people who is unfortunate enough to see and listen to the reality show called Sakshi 24/7. I said “I am tired and want a break, so have decided to take a day off and go to Boston city all by myself”. Instantly two happy faces beamed at me and started giving me a list of places I can stay put in Boston. Now I had to keep my word (yup I have a false ego) and this is what I did – took the train to Boston hugging my camera and cursing my fat husk filled brain.
I spent a whole day from 9 to 6 in this charming city and clicked whatever took my fancy (read people and their butts too). So I am putting up for you all the photographs that passed the censor board. The best part of the self induced so called break was when I got a call from my folks saying they were missing me terribly and are on their way to pick me up from Boston. Sigh!!what would I do without all those recipes I recreate from you food bloggers???
PS: Be back soon, will miss you and such cute stuffs accepted from all bloggers in Rupees, Dollars, Dirhams, Dinar, Pound, Francs, Euros etc.
PPS: All those CIA Agents who tortured me through comments to put up a new post, I am the ultimate tough Blogiban you will ever come across. Hail Blogiban! SJ you know I practice Muthrasana only on royalty ![]()
Updated and added: If by accident any of the models in my photographs happen to land on my blog and get shocked to see their front or back profiles please do not sue me. You can mail me at bsakshi03@gmail.com if you want the photograph to be removed or want a copy of your photos mailed to you totally free. I promise to bear the shipping charges and will print the photograph in any size you want unless it is beyond the shipping size specified by US Postal services. Any kind of request from the Duck owner will not be entertained. Thank You.
I wished and waited to see if that Woman could trip people with her legs
I didn’t realise that it’s way past lunch time. Need to dig into some food.

Hmm..Drink?? Need to find a place where they serve water with food.

Yup you need a wheel chair with wings to access this entrance
The kind of transport I prefer
Woman you should know that my stomach doesn’t get filled by just looking at you!
The Giant was asleep while I trespassed on his garden
Inspired by Bollywood – Umreekan Tumkha
Couldn’t stop myself from peeping into Shoe Stores
This little lady was busy trying size 8 shoes
Nimbu Paani just for $4 a glass. Gulp!!
A leader in the making. The same guy with green bottle from the above pic who refuses to follow others.
Somehow this reminded me of the song Main Prem Da Pyala Pi Aaya from Taal
Honey why is everyone eating food on the streets?
Heavens! is there anything other than Bird Droppings up there?
The Genius, The Books and The Flowers – Any Intelligent Women Takers?
Joy Ride – He came alive and kicked me off!
Paying Attention to the Traffic
My Lord I didn’t set fire to the City before leaving, I swear by my Blog!






























fabulous pictiures….it never ends does it?
i must say..and i have said it before, u must have a dedicated Tab on ur blog just for photos.
u and Sj training each other or wat? both of u guys are amazing wit ur cameras…
i like the way u have captured nittygrittys on each of ur photo…loved it lady!!
Gosh..best photo rounds till date ..I say Boston is so so pretty n gay..!
I had so many things in ma mind ,when I passed through each of them..lol..My fav is that duck in water one,the gossip of ladies,n ofcouse the cute baby gal one..So how many set of those golden shoes did u buy..:D..Now when I need a loan or so..I can confidently approach u rite..:D..n so cool of u to leave M n S n go all alone clicking backs of handsome men(refer 1st pic..:D)..Aint I jealous..:D..n u set fire to Boston..now u got any clue what I am reminded of..:D..Hanuman dahippikkaling Ravanan's Lankaaaa..:D:D:D
My favourite is 'spiral escape' and the gril n boy eating ice cream. I think I know what ur trying to do, wait till u get 50 comments and then make a new post..kaiko re sakshi??? I recommend 3 times muthrasana for 3 weeks that will cure you of this syndrome and also help u improve photography
btw get me and u an application from boston law school will ya?1 thanks!
psst..don't tell anything to rush abt . our photography training..wink.
Rush numero uno to comment on my post. So you are getting an entire set of my pics and the training course by mail. I forgive you for not giving me that BWSL prize.
Varsha come on speak out your mind on my blog just make sure you speak one by one and thus increase my comment numbers. U jealous of that guy's butt? Oh y coz urs glued again on to ur couch?
SJ you have copied my patented comment collecting idea right from my brain and posted here. Wait till I sue you for this. Boston Law school?? what for? to become Lawyers for the Blog world…yuck!
The secrets of our training is safe on gmail. psst Rush now don't forward it.
oh my god..amazing pics, Sakshi…breathtaking…i just fell in love with my Boston all over again!!!
girl, you have to tell me how you manage to click such wonderful pics or else I will steal your camera…
my fav: Anatomy Inspector, dont follow the leader & leader in the making…
thanks for the Boston city darshan…had been there for a very short time 2 years back and didnt get to see much…
my fave are the ones in the park, think green and the spiral staircase. beautiful pics sakshi.. we have an office in boston and every quarter, someone gets picked to visit there. hope my turn comes soon
Aio Nags even I will pray ur turn will come soon. Sakshi n I will eat ur head in person!
Fantastic Pictures ……
any tips on photography wuld yu like to share … amazing pictures
i thoroughly enjoyed your post with all beautiful pics .would be really glad if you can share few tips on photography ..
Can I say great pics..??Or will that be too cliched??
Loved reading through your post.And btw,do keep posting such cracked posts..;)
hillllarious gal..er..blogiban..
so you need some cute things said to you before you come back…forget it…you get nice comments only when you post such good things da..
ye Solaia nakli angoor se wine banate hain kya?
i liked two cups full of color n happiness.
the anatomy inspector looks perfect though he is reading something ..right.
do you like golden stilettoes…..good that you started the new venture..u can have the whole store for yourself..he he.
life goes round is really funny….
and i suggest you to try ashwini mudra while your muthrasana..lolz..
Wow…lovely pic..thrs some magic in your pics..i loved them. The best is the Heavens one..too good, were u waiting for him to look up…lol!!!
Even the transport one that u prefer was lovely..this called capturing the moment as even the kid one. Believe me..i loved them…r u using SLV camera Sakshi, if yes which model?? U really uploaded a lot of pictures…rem if ever we meet u have to give me a class on your type of photography!! Your amazing ya…these pics shows that u really understand the situations well n respond to them the way it should!!
Seems u have China Town everywhere…as we here in Kolkata too have China Town…more famous for its food..lol!!!
Well Captured..lol!!
take care!!…wonder when your next post will b…make it soon..lolz!!
In the name of Blog Gods,I know where this lill'girl called Sakshiii is goin to disappear..you know that day in boston,the so called photographic "model victims" made a union to sue her…I am sorry to hear that they are approaching her front door by now..Gosh..relieve her so that I will be getting some "egoless" jovial comments soon…haha ..what a loss to the blog world there..!!
Lol.but da,as you commented that day when i had a break,you are fulfilling your dreams one by one…
enjoy..!!
Three cheers !!!
No criticizing, the photos r super. BUT..
I maintain…at the risk of repeating myself….it's the writing part that is grade A+. To make the brain go topsy-turvy, thinking of ways to depict a word or a sentence in a diff way takes skill and summoning all the knowledge u hv so far.
The way u write. Simply overtakes anything else u show on ur blog…with a clean sweep.
Consider me ur fan.
Ohh and btw, the 'Century of Secrets' mansion…ummm….my imagination takes a bounce. NIce..
Did u click it urself or was it on flicker?? hmmmmm??
Ohh and while u were visiting his garden, the giant was frightening the rest of the G3 off their pants. I saw all of them running hard without em. Hahaha..
Sakshi!!! *thud* you know why!!!! How are you going to roast now? omg! you poor thing..you are scarred for life!!!
babes…. u really ought to write more often!!
and ur pics as always are amazing! love the way you bring out the colors.
sweet, the kids mum let u take her pic
not even in ur dreams anand, are we gonna run scared! those u saw running must have been ur reinforcements!
Hey u knw…how miss you and your post? And u seems like not missing me. I don't see your comments in my blog these days. sob…sob…:(
Kutti…kutti…kutti…!!!
btw, amazing pics dear. You r going very smooth with your camera.:)
Arey yaar u n ur photography……….i envy u, i'm soooooooooooooo jealous!!!!!!! Y the hell ur pics r so clear and leave the bloggers stunned always!!!!!!!!Just bcoz u take classes doesn't mean u put ur heart n soul on the photography ok!!! But must agree one thing…… Boston looks so beautiful through Sakshi Bajpai's lens…!
Coming to the pics n the captions…door to the century of secrets reminds me of angels n demons, who knows it might lead to vatican city!!
All the best for ur new venture with Robert Marc!
And if i'm not wrong dhoom dhoom will be on roads only for a few more months and one day bhoom…no more dhoom dhoom!!
Swan boat ride wud have been fantastic!
The lil lady was just adorable.
And when u say taal, yes she does look like Aishwarya!!!
Bird dropping yahan pe bhi….these birds n mosquitoes never leave us!!!
Totally mind-blowing post sweety and b back soon!!!!!!!
Sakshi, I am blown away by your photography! You have such a talent! Really.
And come back quick with more posts and more photos!
Waiting with bated breath.
Ohh plzz Impiee……… I wish Sexy had her lens on then. It was u all running hard with all ur pants down. Haha
Ersa am so glad that I made you happy when you are going through such a tough time. Hugs and yeah Boston is worth falling in love over and over again.
Ranju please don't steal my camera, SJ has a much better one! All the photos you see are good only bcoz of my camera. I always make sure its in automatic mode or else I am sure every single one will be blurred. You should come to Boston again. It's a very charming place.
Nags am wishing that your turn comes soon too. Make sure you take extra three days off from office so that U can hang out with two nuts..me and SJ. Psst Bring TH too in case of an emergency rescue is needed.
Prasu thanks for dropping by. Lolz trust me there is not much I can share about photography tips. I take so many pics and only a few comes out worthy enough to end up here. I think I was fortunate to start clicking pics with an amazing camera the NIKON D80. It can make anyone a good photographer. Do keep coming here again ok and I will try to help you if you need to know something.
Divya great to see you after a long time. Am glad you liked the pics.
Sangeeta I thought at least you would definitely say cute stuffs or are you planning to keep that only for mails? I was spying on that Anatomy Inspector and he was inspecting every sculptor with such scrutiny. I had to make sure he was not looking at me when I took that pic.
Nazish you know what? The heavens one is my favourite too. I was sitting and watching this guy for so long and he was doing all sorts of things like wiping the bench, straightening his dress and all that to pass time and this was the best moment I got to capture. I am using NIKON D80 and my husband says it's an SLR. I have no idea what that means though
. I love taking street photography and capturing daily activities of people around me. China Town here is also all about food. That gate is the entrance to a very hip and happening market place.
Ann thank god for that warning. I am updating the post with a plea to all those models. But I did take permission from that little gal's mom before taking her pic and I helped that doll try out shoes from size 8 to 11 and she was very happy with me. I just love clicking random pics as I was quiet bored of all the flowers and animal models I usually click.
Andy wot happened? You got the flu or did you dive into a pool again?? You putting sweet words for a G3 member *fainted*. Mere kho rhona for that A+ you gave. Wish you were my teacher in school who never gave me any kind of A. Yeah I got it from Flickr only you brainy guy..grr and if you use your brain you can see that there is a connection between the Cracked Chronicles in Flickr and Sakshi…Sigh!! You and your imagination. I strongly suggest G3 to hang you down in front of the giant.
SJ am shivering and in this crisis I really need your help ok? Forget all the enmity between us, this is the time we need to think with two brains rather than sit and roast..GULP! Mera kya hoga SJ..
Impy yeah I asked her permission before taking the pic and took her email id. So have sent the pic to her and the link to my blog too
and thanks for handling that Andy..let me come over at our hang out and put some swearing words there. I like to keep my place neat and innocent you see wink wink
Awww Sonu I thought you were very busy between your jobs and didn't know that you were posting on your blog. Am coming right over there to put my gyan.
Aruna what gal? you are confusing me about my own classes. The last time I remember I was taking some cinematography classes and trust me they don't use Nikon D80 there. Bingo you got it right! I was inspired by Angels and Demons (as that is the book am reading right now) for that caption.
Missy glad you liked the pics. I will definitely bring my camera along when I come to Perth for that delicious feast you have promised me.
Thank you very much for visiting my blog and for your lovely comments.
Your blog is one of the best with beautiful pictures.I appreciate for your fantastic photography and marvellous collection of photos.Each and every photo is so nice and lovely that I feel like seeing them again and again.Absolutely mind-blowing.
Beautiful,mindblowing,awesome pics,Saksh! And just so you know,I'm not taking any offense at your branding me as a CIA agent solely because you did come up with a post which makes me beam with pride that my dhamkees do affect you..ha ha!! Else I'd have certainly mailed you a snap of one of my kathiveshams which I adorn when I am in my nastiest best with R
)
BTW,I'm missing you,so you'd better be back with your next post soon….*before Saksh bombards her with some umreekan N-bombs,Deeps whisks off*
Oye, great pics man! Try submitting to some online photo contest?
And we
will miss you ( Isn't this what you wanted us to say?)
Ping me if the answer is wrong!
bwhahahaha lady ur gret for u know what!
And Ranju u have to fight tooth n nail with Jay if you want that camera!!
Oh no not you tooo…why are u going on a break? oh sweetie we do miss you so pls do come back soon..wink..wink
As usual gorgeous..gorgeous pictures, i wouldnt go to a new city alone by my self, hats off to u
loved the click of the swan boat ride and that small baby gal looks sooo cute..all the clicks have got perfect clarity, you really are an awesome photographer!
Beautiful pictures!! I loved the name you have given to each photo!!! specially the balancing act!! Great going!
Bwahahahahahahaa ur update is hilarious. Yes yes u shud link each and everyone if not its plaigiarism woman! Thank god u did that extra bit of writing. sigh all the tings we do to improve the law in bloggerville…
u r now an official lawyer mereko rhonaaaa…..
Hi Sakshi,
Thanks for the virtual outing to Boston… Looking forward to some mor royal posts.. hi..hi
thanks and regards
rekha
Boston never looked this beautiful when I visited.My favourite is the boy doing the balancing act. BTW, whats a quickie service? Really keen to know that one.
And please remember Ishita and her wedding.
Aahh..Boston always brings back fond memories.
Ohhhhh yeah i guess i really got confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh dearie on vacation… we miss you so much and ur photos too .. come soon… wonderful photos boston looks fantastic thru ur camera.. c\
Damn… it feels soo good to see my name there..
Wake up call i guess…
Really.. now u motivating me to take to photography…
I just might give it a shot!!!!
The pics are lovely….
And yeah.. i ll start thinking about my blog too….;)
hooohaahhooo..poor sachu scared or wat…lol..I guess that guy in first pic will sue u,but mebe as his "back" has come put some prettily he'll let u go..:P
Nice pix all around again!
I love how they do all those sculptures on the streets.
Babli thanks a ton. I love your poems too
Deeps hugs. people like you always inspire (read threaten) me to make a post.
Nandu who in the world will take my pics on a contest? They might figure out hundreds of technical defects in them.
Parita I love walking all alone through a new city exploring every nook and corner. Used to do it in India too but now I take along the camera as a companion.
Swatantra thanks yeah the boy was trying so hard to balance himself and the cup
SJ am glad so far no threats and abuses came my way. Thanks to blogville laws!
Rekha thanks. will keep updating my blog whenever I crack!
Aparna OMG good you pointed that out. I guess I need to call off the venture as I don't want to rot in the jail here for such services..blimey..whatever it is! Ishita's will be remembered and will bring SJ along. She can keep the Lipstick Mamis entertained.
SG you were here too?
Pavithra thanks for the missing u
Woo so you still thinking or gonna write something there?
Varsha I won't take chances!
Scorpiogenius yeah I bump into sculptures all the time here
Really unusual shots and even whachier captions. LOL!
OMG!!! This is my first time here and I totally LOVED your post. It was funny and creative at the same time!
You have one more follower in the long list…
PS: I am commenting before the snaps have downloaded, so this comment is about the stuff you wrote…my connection is SLOW, so if it finishes downloading in this century, I will let you know what I think about those:)
Fantabulous pics! which cam r u using and brilliant titles to it. Great job sakshi!
Superb!
Actually I am running out of words.
Hi Sakshi,Will u believe if I say I tried viewing the photos nearly 5 times on your blog during the last week from my office.
As my office firewall blocks off flicker photos, i was not able to view the photos.
Only today, managed to see them. Really good, especially the baby photo- cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Finally! Thanks to flickr was at last able to see all your snaps. Amazing! Your caption are witty and very apt but even without them the photographs are lovely! Glad I could see Boston second hand…no hope of seeing it in person!
I loved the duck…can I have one for my b'day???…pleeeeeeeeeeeeze!!!
(Or I will have to go to Kuttanad and catch one for myself…and then some farmer will get upset and come after me and then my hubby will have to shoot him, then he would end up in prison…all for a duck that you did not gift me…)
PS: Also Liked the "free canvas" idea…but no, I will not ask for that…
Where r u,my malayali-soul-sis?went to italy or what??cashing in on that travel4fun award,huh?
)
Wow….it an virtual tour of boston……fire engine please….boston is on fire……
Sakshi dear,how are you doing ? Plz collect your award & Tag from my blog..hugs,Ann
Sucharita thanks a bunch
Ida thanks for those lovely words and after hearing all that future disaster awaiting for a Kuttanad duck I am promising you a duck from Boston. That is if you manage to get a visa without shooting some people in the Embassy back home
Vijitha the culprit is NIKON D80 and thanks for ur lovely words
Devasena Oh my blog misbehaves so much? If you want I can give you my photoblog account
Thanks for having the patience to look at them.
Deeps am day dreaming abt Italy and thinking of swapping the tour to Kerala
Kitchen Flavours welcome to my place
Ann you gutsy lady you still tagged me after reading my annoyance list? I am coming right over to ur place for theris.
Saksi, were you there in the above pics? thanks for taking us to your trip, enjoyed..
Sakshi, The pics were lovely!!! You are very good at photography! Loved the way you've clicked these!
Boston is so pretty. I had been to Boston – ages ago, on a business trip and had managed just to get to Harvard Square at night:( Seeing these pics, I wish I had more time there..
I love the snapshots of everyday life that you have captured so beautifully thro' your lens.
Sakshi…ur page got stuck 3 times but I kept refreshing & boy was it worth it or wht!!!!
The pictures are mindblowing….u may give ur camera the credit but I give ur discerning eye full marks.
My fav ones are the…
Duck in the pond
century of secrets
women gossiping while walking
coy bird
spiral escape
old man & bird droppings
boston skyline
I knw tht U use filters but do u take the help of Adobe photoshop or anything????
Seena no I am not there in any of the pics coz am scared my readers will not be back on my blog after that
Smitha come over again and this time I will be your Guide for a Boston tour. It's the most awesome place to visit
TBC thanks
Nancy happy to have you back. Ahh you said filters? well am not so sure that I use filters, will have to ask my husband coz he does all the settings for me and give the camera before I leave. I don't have adobe photoshop but I do put the borders on the pic using the software picnik
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I was born 25 miles from Boston. Last time home 1999, before that 1966. Wife of 38 years and three sons 21 -31 have never visited my home town in MA, Marlboro, or Boston, A lifelong dream of mine is to get them there.
Your photography is vivid and wonderful. GREAT job on this post. I am bookmarking your blog for future reference and voting for you in contest.
Best regards.
Bob Hoff
Carlsbad, New Mexico
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