Flower of the day: Crown of Thorns

Day before yesterday Judy shared her crown of thorns in bright red color that was the time I was reminded of my cluster of flowers which I cooly ignored while clicking and sharing the new flowers in my garden. Probably they are not as bright as they were two months before. The dark pink color […]

Flower of the day 18.5.2016 Helianthus maximiliani

This looks like a species of Sun flower family.  Another pretty yellow flower from my garden smiled at me this morning.  I was not very sure about the name so searched  on google to find out and according to me maximilliani,  a sunflower, native of North America was the closest bet. Hope I am right. […]

WHAT’S INSIDE THE CHEST?#write photo

Thursday Photo Prompt: The Chest #write photo What’s inside this ancient chest? That’s what an old man told Who bought this box of secrets here. “Accounts of wars, chronicles attest  Moist uniforms, commander’s behest Those who were buried, taking rest Swords of kings, helmets of soldiers Blood stained arrows pierced through chest Rust coated knives, […]

Flower of the day 17.5.2016: Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis

Another beautiful flower from my garden is Chinese rose or Hibiscus rosa-sinensis which looks absolutely stunning and it is a multi layered flower in bright red colour. The shrub is 1 to 2 m tall. Generally the flower has five red or pink petals . The fruit is red hip 1 to 2 cm in […]

Flower of the day 16.5.2016

This orangish red colored single bushy flower has bloomed in my garden as a beautiful surprise this morning. Unfortunately I don’t know the name. I guess another variety of lily or eucalyptus flower or something else? I would like to know the name please.  

Mundane Monday #59

Mumbai Surburban railway  is the cheapest mode of public transportation in Mumbai. It would not be exaggeration if I call one of the busiest commuter rail system in the world, blood veins of Mumbai without which Mumbai, the financial capital of India eould come to standstill.   Though it generally runs overcrowded but one of […]

WEALTHY IS HEALTHY 

Many years ago there was a man who was gifted crystal clear voluminous brooks, waterfalls and pristine lakes to quench his thirst, fresh air to breathe and fruit laden trees to take care of his hunger but he was not satisfied then. He wanted to progress in life, he moved ahead and kept on doing […]

Flower of the Day: VINCA ROSEA/PERIWINKLE/SADABAHAR  

My today’s entry is an old world aromatic evergreen shrub  known as Vince Rosea, Periwrinkle or Sadabahar which requires least maintainance and can be cultivated worldwide. Used for both ornamental and medicinal purposes.   Height upto 3m and has glossy green leaves. Commonly used in the treatment of wide range of diseases, such as diabetes, high […]

Nature in Monochromatic Mood

WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE This week, share with us your monochromatic images. Be calculating and creative in choosing your subject and focal point; resist the urge to simply take a photo of something with a single color range. A powerful monochromatic image is composed of a gradient of a single color, and has an emphasis on […]