CFFC: Old and New

This week, Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge is all about capturing Old and New. No doubt a very interesting topic but one I was quite resigned to giving it a miss. But then hunting through my archives I managed to scrounge a few photos which I hope will fulfill the requirements of the challenge. With a little bit of license ๐Ÿ˜‰

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An old abandoned house and a brand new car. Don’t miss the innovative blue and red unnamed indigenous vehicle. But actually what I wanted to capture were two houses – new and old alongside each other but I couldn’t manage it in the same frame.

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You don’t have to take my word that the above two houses were alongside each other – the nose of the car in the right corner should be proof enough ๐Ÿ˜€

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A street view in Kolkata

While on the road, I finally managed to capture both an old and new building in the same frame.

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Where’s the new you ask? Focus m’dear focus ๐Ÿ˜‰

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A brand new padlock ๐Ÿ˜€

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And finally before I take your leave –ย  have a look at these leaves, some lush and fresh while others are a crunchy brown.

Thanks for visiting – do let me know which you like best.

WPC: The Name Game

This week, the Daily Post’s photo challenge is about Names. Are you ready? Hmm, I wonder where to begin? Okay…

Let’s start at the very beginning – a very good place to begin ๐Ÿ˜€

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Yummy delicious cake it was too! Nope not my birthday, but a dear friend’s. Time to move on…

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Before going the ‘Xtramile’ how about filling up on the fuel with a pollution check to boot? By the way, isn’t the yellow black combination cool?

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Or would you prefer an ‘auto’ ride? (Another yellow and black!).

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Well I am in the mood to cheat – so here’s a bit armchair travel to Italy with photos shared by my sister ๐Ÿ˜€

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Nope – that’s not my sister ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Time to head to Ross Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Love the trees don’t you? But for a glimpse of some really special trees you need to visit the island. Or you could scroll down ๐Ÿ˜€

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The mesmerizing captivating Ficus. Don’t go too close, she may just ensnare you too.

If you like to see and know more of the Ficus at Ross Island click here – Trees Shall Rule the World.

Thank you for your visit – do let me know your favorite, if any.

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CB&W: Look Down

For her latest black and white challenge, Cee wants us to focus on the Ground

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A playground

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A paved road on the campus

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A view of the street in Kolkata

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Stairway at the Rock Gardens Chandigarh

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A bit of ground reality – Cellular Jail (aka Kala Pani or Death Waters) the colonial prison at Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.

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Baijnath (Lord Shiva) temple built around 1150 AD

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And finally, some sound advice to keep your eyes on the ground ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ˜€

Thanks for your visit – look forward to your views and comments.

APWC: Fresh

Come join me in the search of some freshness

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Fresh air supply available ๐Ÿ˜€

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A fresh young bud from my Mum’s garden

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Fresh flowers and greens from my Aunt’s terrace garden.

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Yellow blooms at the Lodhi Gardens. Don’t miss the newly wed couple on their photo shoot ๐Ÿ˜‰

Fresh vegetables from my friend’s terrace garden – priceless.

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And finally – dare I say the best? (But of course not priceless). A fresh crisp 2000 rupee note that is exactly 2 months old ๐Ÿ˜‰

Thanks for visiting – do let me know which is the best fresh for you.

CFFC: Of This and That

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Light and Dark with (as always) license to have fun ๐Ÿ˜€

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What are you waiting for? Hop on! Yellow and purple; Light windows in a dark building against a light blue sky – got it? ๐Ÿ˜‰ Let’s move on

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The white and pink flowers or the dark red dressed woman in the middle?

flowersSome contrasting roses and greens

threeTime for some shopping – some shops have their lights on while others are still in the dark.

sunsetThe Sun sets on a beautiful day bringing darkness but that doesn’t mean the fun is over!

weddingA wedding venue designed to beat the darkness.

chandelierA stunning chandelier in all its brilliant glory

mothThe quintessential light and dark photo of black and white

Yippee for once I am not late! Am I?

Thanks for visiting – see anything you like?

CFFC: Duck & Swan Tales

Come join me for a bit of birdwatching.

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They begin their day with a leisurely swim

duckshead over to catch up with some old friends.

posingYield to the demands of the fan club and waddle down the ramp, allow a click or two (only of right profile) but no autographs please!

thirstyEnough now what does a body have to do to get some privacy? Desperate for a drink or two ๐Ÿ˜‰

food-courtThirst quenched and the paparazzi dismissed, head over to the food court for some brunch and a bit of chit-chat.

odd-one-outCatch up on the gossip, show off and ruffle some feathers

In line.jpgTime to fall in line for Cee’s game of the weekย  Duck Duck Goose

Thanks for visiting – do let me know if you have any favorites.

For readers of Moonshine, here's Chapter 110 and Calvin and Hobbes

 

COB #52 : Witch Woman

Beware the witch woman cometh…

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Or is she goeth? ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ˜€

For Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge

Have a Happy Happy New Year

CFFC: Roped!

This time Cee has us me jumping through hoops rope. Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge is all about Jumping Rope or Skipping Rope as we call it. I rifled through my collection and found this

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Hmm, a bit boring and too literal don’t you think? I decided to take Cee’s advice and use my imagination and have tons of fun ๐Ÿ˜‰

So here we go rope hunting ๐Ÿ˜€

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There that looks better doesn’t it? Lots of ropes over there – boats tethered to the barge, buckets dipped into the Ganga for drawing water…

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Lots of ropes hanging from the tree

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And this one quite literally ‘roped’ herself to her partner – bonded for life without any rituals or customs.

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Raw material being carted to make ropes. But my favorite one is

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Loved this image right outside my window of how the kid ‘roped’ in his grandad for a stroll out in the winter Sun ๐Ÿ˜€

 

Thanks for dropping byย  – do let know which one you liked best.

For readers of Moonshine, here's Chapter 108 and Calvin and Hobbes

CFFC: Down and Up

Whoosh! That’s how time flies and just as I thought there was tons of time for Cee’s next Fun Foto Challenge – Snakes and Ladders oops I mean Chutes and Ladders I find she’s already roped in the others for her next ๐Ÿ˜‰ Anyway, better late than never right?

Okay so here goes – and I am glad the challenge is not called Snakes and Ladders, Chutes were difficult to get as it is ๐Ÿ˜€ The pictures are mostly from around the wedding venue I had recently attended.

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A luggage chute – will it do?

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A chute ramp to the motor boat ๐Ÿ˜‰ Okay now for some ladders

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A hard at work decorator or is the electrician?

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Basking in the winter Sun. Can you imagine him doing this in 42o C (108 o F) with 80% humidity? Not just him, millions do it.

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Triple bonanza ๐Ÿ˜€

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Enough work, time for a bit of a rest, after a drink or two ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Hic hic hitching a ride home ๐Ÿ˜€

Thanks for visiting – hope you liked my selection.

Do let me know you were here ๐Ÿ™‚

For readers of Moonshine, here's Chapter 106 and Calvin and Hobbes

WPC: In Anticipation

This little fella at the Kolkata zoo one early winter morning, spotted us from the corner of his beady little eye.

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Long term resident of the zoo and experienced in the ways of man, he didn’t waste anyย  any time taking up his place in anticipation of what was to come.

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We wondered what was up but not for long. Despite warnings to the contrary, eager visitors willingly shared their goodies – oranges seemed to be a hot favorite. Using his nose, he deftly twitched the segments away from the orange peel and stuffed them in his mouth. Clearly a discerning foodie rather than a mere glutton.

Another time, at a temple, I met Lakshmi the elephant who accepted ‘offerings’ from her fans. If they were coins she would promptly pass them on to her trainer and in return she would ‘bless’ the giver by placing her trunk on their head. But if someone gave her a coconut, she would crack it on the stone floor like a nut. From the broken pieces, she would delicately sniff out the coconut flesh and gobble it up in a jiffy. Her dexterity and expertise was a mesmerizing watch and has remained with me despite not having any photos.

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As for me, I too live in anticipation. Invoking Sri Ganesha, the elephant headed-God, the One who is prayed first and is the Remover of all obstacles, in the coming New Year I hope that:

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Clouded visions clear
Overcome barriers
Real or imagined
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Stride fearlessly
Upon destined paths
Vibrant yet tranquil

Thank you for reading and apologies for foisting my feeble attempts at poetry (if it can be called that!) upon you ๐Ÿ˜ถ

In anticipation of a note from youย  ๐Ÿ™‚