SPLIT- SECOND STORY – Capture an image that tells a full story in a single frame, Grandfather and grandson enjoying their moments together. Grandfather is enjoying watching his grandson and remembering his younger days:)
Month: May 2014
Memories of Childhood; Temples and daily Life
Temples have always been a very intrinsic part of our lives through the ages. They have always played a very important role in not only the personal but also in the social lives of the people. My father writes about a temple in a place called Hosur , near the town where he spent his… Continue reading Memories of Childhood; Temples and daily Life
Ese’ s weekly shoot and quote challenge.
“Every moment has its pleasures and its hope.” ― Jane Austen, Mansfield Park We were crossing this bridge across the backwater of the Arabian Sea, when we saw this boatman on his boat. That was a moment of pleasure.
CEE’S FUN FOTO CHALLENGE
Water: rain, puddles, rivers, lakes, ocean, sea Our village is a very hilly region and the areca nut trees are grown on the terraced hillsides. Usually the houses of people who settled in this area, long ago are in the valleys. Once the monsoon starts in earnest we have this beautiful waterfall. Water falls down… Continue reading CEE’S FUN FOTO CHALLENGE
Share your world 2014 Week 20
If you could go back and visit any time period, what time would you travel to and why? I would like to go to early 20th century, My father’s father has written about his life and I have read it, he passed away in 1980, but we loved him so, I would like to see… Continue reading Share your world 2014 Week 20
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE
TWIST – This is from my cousin’s Bonsai garden. The twisting trunk of this little tree is fascinating and beautiful.
A WORD A WEEK PHOTOGRAPH CHALLENGE
CARRY – This is one of or country roads, this man is carrying fronds of the coconut tree. These fronds have been woven and will be used for various purposes in his house.
W P WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE
WORK OF ART – The worship of Lord Ganapati is a very intimate part of our lives. In August or September , there is a grand festival. Artisans everywhere make beautiful idols, real works of art. These idols are worshiped and on the last day of the festivities, they are immersed in water. These beautiful… Continue reading W P WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE
CEE’S FUN FOTO CHALLENGE
Ground: rocks, sand, dirt, paths, walks, trails This photo is of a a foot path and steps down the areca garden. Our place is a hilly region and areca nut trees (palms) are grown on different levels. We have to go up and down many a times from our home.
All that is left are memories
My father’s elder brother passed away on the 17th at the age of 91. All that is left are precious memories. Memories spread across our life time. They are all happy memories of a loving person who loved us. He is not with us physically but these memories will always be with us. I suppose… Continue reading All that is left are memories
Mukhamani 