Statue of Lord Shiva in the dancer “Nataraj” pose- at Philadelphia Flower Show 2010 Copper-Golden tones of an erotic Cleopatra- at Caesar’s Palace Hotel, Las Vegas NV Copper wall art-Atlantis Resort, Nassau, The Bahamas
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Creative Blogger Award
Woo hoo! I’ve been nominated for my first award by Sukanya from: https://mybloggsever.wordpress.com/ Thanks for the nomination Sukanya! I am excited! Here I have to give five random facts about me and then nominate bloggers to do the same. 1. There is nothing better in this world than to curl up with an absorbing bookContinue reading “Creative Blogger Award”
Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Yellow or Wildflowers
In my culture, we celebrate the arrival of spring (in February though) by wearing yellow 🙂 Here are my entries for this challenge. These photographs were either taken at Longwood Gardens, PA or the Philadelphia Flower Show at different times.Â
Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #14
Here are some not-so-odd oddballs for this week:Cannon, Fort Ticanderoga, Adirondacks Region, New York Lord Ganesha at the entrance of an Indian restaurant with ?menu sampler Chilling in the cart- at Old Town, San Diego
First blush of love
Years ago that moment sublime Preserved like a monument through time In the innermost sulci of my brain Close to the centers of pleasure, and pain How  the magic that happened that day Changed the axis of my earth, I cannot say An avalanche of emotions descended on me Making me plunge in a tempestuousContinue reading “First blush of love”
Travel Theme: Smooth
Smooth like a vintage wine Like a performance flawless Like a polished table with some shine Like the surface of glass colorless Like a lie spoken without a trace Of regret, or remorse, or conscience Smooth like the impassive face Of the liar with no repentance Smooth like the web of a spider Spun with thread, stickyContinue reading “Travel Theme: Smooth”
Break free
Fettered by regulation, Chained by tradition Weighed down by expectation Bent over in submission Narrow norms of society Create needless fear When to standards of propriety The heart refuses to adhere So most of us learn To suppress our inner voice While secretly we yearn For the freedom of choice To break free from the tetherContinue reading “Break free”
A Photo a Week Challenge: Muted
The title says “a photo” but I cannot help including multiple pictures:) Colors of life appear faded The brightness of enthusiasm is muted My heart and mind feel so jaded Red color of passion is desaturated Oh Lord, ignite in my soul a fire That illuminates the dull colors from within Bring back in myContinue reading “A Photo a Week Challenge: Muted”
New lease of life
A new lease of life is what I need The daily grind is wearing me down indeed A brilliant sun unveiled from the cloud An idea that lies buried beneath the shroud Old passion unearthed from the cave of childhood If I could recreate that magic, I certainly would.. Or in a new-found love to take aContinue reading “New lease of life”
Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #13
A couple of photographs from recent travels..
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Colorful Monotones
This one’s interesting- and none of these photographs has been photoshopped. Underwater anemone Sand castle White flowers, white background Muddy geyser known as “Fountain Paint Pots” at Yellowstone National Park, WY First Church of the Christ, Boston
One word photo challenge: shamrock
Linking to :http://jennifernicholewells.com/2015/03/31/one-word-photo-challenge-shamrock/ Sculpture of three schoolboys, Fairmount Park, PhiladelphiaShamrock balloons (for St. Patrick’s day celebrations)
Passion...unbridled 