<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:40:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@gopaalgnair/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Hues of the sky.]]></title><description><![CDATA[These images were taken in the same day just a few minutes apart. This shows the beauty of the sky. The sky amazes me for its different looks and colors at different days! These photos were taken on Canon]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/indiaunited/@gopaalgnair/hues-of-the-sky</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/indiaunited/@gopaalgnair/hues-of-the-sky</guid><category><![CDATA[indiaunited]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:23:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/HuuaCwcKuiEnqeu8q2A6jBMVYBmdpRzRvFR9iwfpj4KJMALYhMDSPKoB7KMCk2FkSVL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short ride to Madavoorpara!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madavoorpara is located in the outskirts of Trivandrum. It is a great place to visit if you are a nature lover and likes to explore places. This is also one of the most calmest places that you could visit]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/short-ride-to-madavoorpara</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/short-ride-to-madavoorpara</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:07:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/KWcVEiwEzuiFFPyMhkcrB6DXLhcx4JmkGEXxEYLtMgXoF5SBSbC3kwmqwjMu1UihUvvq4PJkhM5qRPBT4a?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The land of coconuts - Kerala.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kerala is also known as the land of coconuts due to the presence of a large number of coconut trees. Kerala was originally called Keralam which is derived from the words kera (coconut tree) and alam (land).]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/the-land-of-coconuts-kerala</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/the-land-of-coconuts-kerala</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:39:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/HuuaCwcKuiEnqesBDhtznSV3UaBGQG3hjaRTXwHZkCWoCfKo654xgBWpsik51uz1hWe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[First time on an aeroplane!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taken on my first plane journey to Bangalore. The views are just mesmerizing. I'm sure these pics don't do the justice. #smartphonephotography #youthofsteemit Check out some of my other posts too: Do upvote,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/first-time-on-an-aeroplane</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/first-time-on-an-aeroplane</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2018 17:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2Qhhdda6Qnbf3tXxWoyHEXGERzu3eKuDZtoNh5dbwk8m4faE7TdbARHwFpUQtCuLFpEaKC1yT8aKtYu1igk6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you should visit India atleast once in your lifetime!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I live in India and I'm a proud Indian. India is the place where one of the most ancient civilizations started. We contributed zero to mathematics. One of the seven Wonders of the World is in India. India]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/travelpine/@gopaalgnair/why-you-should-visit-india-atleast-once-in-your-lifetime</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/travelpine/@gopaalgnair/why-you-should-visit-india-atleast-once-in-your-lifetime</guid><category><![CDATA[travelpine]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:48:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVekJZpULGpraDgXFpo525EmXRLQE3HUuSRei71bygVrdoWoy2wxXe47pt3ChzAuWgdpnatA6aTVzh4K9yvMAzybFR34NzKx9uq6dTSpoYxa2vRBW2aqA3DtP2rJwRHyHon81HStf7DgQkTvTygBPwzuJq?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paravoor lake.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The view of the Paravoor lake as seen from Kappil, Kerala. The other side of the lake has the Kappil beach & they also meet together here. Other pictures of the Kappil beach will also be uploaded soon.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@gopaalgnair/paravoor-lake--2018-01-29-16-56-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@gopaalgnair/paravoor-lake--2018-01-29-16-56-18</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:56:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKXxqZHB9KLCjNV2eZY5oYx5rfxGLMvAMzbmJ9byFBb5WBGZ4XN4U18sAW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The princess of hills.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kodaikanal is a town located in Tamil Nadu. It is usually referred as the princess of hills due to the presence of a large number of beautiful hills. This picture shows the hills as seen from the moir]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/the-princess-of-hills--2018-01-28-16-23-08</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/the-princess-of-hills--2018-01-28-16-23-08</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2018 16:23:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3HaJVvr6qfoEFgBir1jy4DeK1wwhDm7oNHzc1b8roaJY8MKWRhTECjNoL3vVUk7hRFK3VAoX7n9JdmysK7x1cqdS2V4qX3BfqVxmqDY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The dragon that flies among us.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A photo of a dragonfly that I captured in my smartphone when I was in my native place. Dragonflys are pretty common in Kerala. Thankfully this one didn't fly away when I was trying to take a photo of it!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/the-dragon-that-flies-among-us</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/the-dragon-that-flies-among-us</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2018 09:44:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/KWcVEiwEzuiFFPyMhkcrB6DXLhcx4JmkG9EDKJpWbkJCz3oM3Jzu5f54pwkbfeCPk3Ce1r82YnrpEaUFWv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden hour.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Random click taken at golden hour. 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Vagamon is also one of the best places]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/vagamon--2018-01-24-08-38-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/vagamon--2018-01-24-08-38-28</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:38:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/62PdCouTvNPDuXRaduVYiCb9hxbZWDcAb1acVYBWN4e7fYfA5XDZhJKEhjjm24SusQze8vCxWXb7kdwZX254U8hvKFZzjRFvGEAASowHsWXudti?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Way to Ponmudi.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a random photo that I captured during our short ride to Ponmudi. Ponmudi is a hill station in Trivandrum, Kerala. It is also one of the most visited places in Trivandrum. #smartphonephotography]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/way-to-ponmudi--2018-01-22-17-56-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/way-to-ponmudi--2018-01-22-17-56-24</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 17:56:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/62PdCouTvNPDuXRaduVYiCb9hxbZWDcAb1acVYBWN4e7fYfA5XDZhJKEhjjm24SusQze8vCxWXb7kdwZX254U8hvKFZzjRFvGEAASowHsWXudti?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My take on the Piaggio Vespa SXL 150.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Piaggio Vespa SXL 150 is undoubtedly one of the best looking and powerful scooter out there in the Indian market. The classic and retro looks can be seen in  all the scooters that Vespa has launched]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/motorcycle/@gopaalgnair/my-take-on-the-piaggio-vespa-sxl-150</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/motorcycle/@gopaalgnair/my-take-on-the-piaggio-vespa-sxl-150</guid><category><![CDATA[motorcycle]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2018 12:28:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/368La1qZAv72bupFhTTB8tugcEqJEqxwKrA52QKn3Q21LL5LbFF9ujfGe6eB8SijLfML5RfjMexqsfmdsYKTM5PU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wayanad. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayanad is a district of Kerala. It has lush forests and is also a part of the Western Ghats. 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It was recently renovated and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/old-coffee-house-shangumugham--2018-01-15-12-48-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/old-coffee-house-shangumugham--2018-01-15-12-48-18</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:48:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/62PdCouTvNPDuXRaduVYiCb9hxbZWDcAb1acVYBWN4e7fYfA5XDZhJKEhjjm24SusQze8vCxWXb7kdwZX254U8hvKFZzjRFvGEAASowHsWXudti?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My take on the Suzuki Gixxer SF.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Suzuki Gixxer SF is based on the higher end GSX-R series of Suzuki and does resemble the GSX-R 1000 up to an extend. The big and muscular 12 litre tank, the side fairings, air vents on both the side]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/themotorlife/@gopaalgnair/my-take-on-the-suzuki-gixxer-sf</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/themotorlife/@gopaalgnair/my-take-on-the-suzuki-gixxer-sf</guid><category><![CDATA[themotorlife]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:54:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/HuuaCwcKuiEnqesBDhtznSV3UaBGQG3hjQksSfNo7Zk5bqH5fQTuvURgAiyw9TZy5bc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of the oldest museum in India!]]></title><description><![CDATA[NAPIER MUSEUM. Napier museum is one of the oldest museums in India. It is situated in Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, India. Napier museum was established in 1855 and rebuilt in 1874. It is an art and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/one-of-the-oldest-museums-in-india</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@gopaalgnair/one-of-the-oldest-museums-in-india</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gopaalgnair]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:19:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/5CEvyaWxjaEsors4aeW1i3TMYVmfYvCNxdpmH3Xh9fTot7gZDdrD28uJGEchFR2KcZqPNJ2xEdpwhmTDg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hello steemians!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello everyone, My name is Gopaal. I'm from India and this is my introduction post. I'm happy to be a part of the community and I look forward to meeting new people here. 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