Archive | March 2015

” The grass withers and flower fades.

It is seasonal lasts for a very short time”

Desert Roses : Aeroville- Pondicherry, India (Feb 2015)

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Ephemeral.”

Big Brother Vs Little Brother (Cricket World Cup Final 2015)

Mar28

Tomorrow will be the finals between Australia and New Zealand, a trans-Tasman battle will be held at the Melbourne Cricket grounds (MCG).

Google has depicted the world cup today on their doodle. (see below)

When it comes to cricket, the rivalry between the brothers is well known especially by the under arm delivery that occurred 35 years ago (1981) at the MCG .

Ex New Zealand cricket captain Martin Crowe has indicated that tomorrow’s match may be his last to watch since he is battling with cancer.

The four time champions Australia (1987,1999,2003, 2007) would like to win the cup in front of their home crowd, while the cup will be the first time for the black caps. If the Kiwis win the cup it will be a big boost for the island nation who has been battling with earthquakes for the last few years.

I vividly remember the time when Sri Lanka won the cup for the first time in 1996 and the sweet memory lingers as if it happened just a few days ago. There is no doubt that I will be barracking for the Kiwis for tomorrow.

Go Kiwi!! Win the cup for your nation!!

Fresh Flower Garlands (WPC : Fresh)

Mar26

Brightly coloured fresh flower garlands take an important place in Hindu Culture. whether a happy or sad occasion, flowers take the central role in the ritual. At temples or at weddings, vibrant fresh flower garlands looks magnificent . In my ” Travel – Trails” I have clicked this flower stall at Pondicherry (Puducheri) town in South India.

Vibrant colour Garlands at a flower stall at Pondicherry, India

Behind the stall busy hands are engaged in making fresh garlands ( Pondicherry, India Feb2015)

This post is in response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Fresh.”

Sculpture By The Sea – 2015

Mar22

I had the opportunity view some of the exhibits at the “Sculpture by the sea” exhibition held at the Cottesloe beach, Perth, Western Australia. It is an annual event running for the past eleven years where the locals and international artists show case their talents.

I have visited the shore for the first time on a midday. Hope you will enjoy viewing the images.

‘My home is your home’ by Ken Unsworth Photo credit: Alfiet20032015

The above sculpture is building a bridge between two religions one singing “Hallelujah” and the other singing an Islamic prayer alternatively over the microphone.