Monsoon HiJinks

Note from the Editor: High Jinks is a an english word meaning playful, often noisy and rowdy activity, usually involving mischievous pranks. "http://www.thefreedictionary.com/high jinks"

Some of the locals have asked that I use my skill sets in propagating the myth of the Monsoon. For a small fee, I was happy to help. Below are doctored photos of what appears to be heavy rain in Kochi.

Note from the Editor: If you were paid, where is my cut?

 

These photos were sent to various travel agencies abroad for purposes I have stated earlier.

Note from the Editor: Our facts department has yet to verify the earlier statements. I'm not sure what to believe in this case.

For those with Photoshop skills, notice how I have added the overcast sky with gradient transparency to create a density layer for the weather pattern to be mixed. Also notice the skewing of the tree fronds to create a sense of wind. I also added reflective emmisitivation and congorilation on the roof top for droplet and pool effects. A number of people have thought these were real photos, and that makes me very proud of my work on this project.

Note from the Editor: Where is my dictionary?

I realize that blogging about this exposes the Monsoon myth, but no one will believe me because I do very professional work when doctoring my photo's. I've also worked in Hollywood to make people look like someone they are not...for example Tom Cruise is actually only 4 foot 8 inches tall and mostly bald with a very bad acne problem.

Note from the Editor: Can we be sued for this?

I do feel a little guilty about misleading so many people, but I'm getting paid to do it. So, that should make up for something.

Note from the Editor: I feel so dirty.