Category: Photography

Autumn Message 3 – The Root of Communication

The root of the word ‘Communication’ is from the two Latin words – ‘Communis and communicare’ meaning sharing in common and making something in common.

But “Roots” by themselves can communicate ! Wonder how! Look at these pictures

The hands(roots) that build trees have strong nerves
Is this a monstrous turtle or the toe of a Yeti?
Accommodation and adjustments are part of life.
Networking is key for growth.
Are we looking back at our neck/head interface?

Autumn Message 2 – My Autumn Resolve – a visual monologue by Sun

In an interview done through my iPhone in mid September 2020, the Sun gave an exclusive preview of what is in His mind.

“I have been rising early all summer. I am tired of “Early to rise and late to bed”. It is now “late to rise and early to bed”. Times are changing and so too are the colors. It is time for me to relax. If you guys want, you can change your time as per my schedule” – says the Sun. Justifiably so – isn’t it?

Just getting out of the bed at 0706 hrs
Getting up after 0700 hrs is the new normal now
By the time I get my looks back, it is around 0815 hrs these days
Even around 0900 hrs, somedays I feel lazy.

Autumn Message 1 – From the Trees

“Who says that we trees have no aura ? Look at me – The Glow – Tejas (तेजस्). Isn’t it Divine? We thank our friend – Sun for this. However be aware that nothing comes free. Don’t worry. All the colors that we absorbed in the summer from Him, we will return it in the Autumn for you to enjoy. It is your turn then to,provide colors in the life of needy people in Winter. ” say the trees.

It is not just a divine glow; but a divine message. Isn’t it

Green – The color that never falls

As the Fall (Autumn) season commences on 22 Sep 2020, here is my farewell tribute to the wonderful color – Green. Yes, it is the color that never falls; it never fails too. The photos were taken on my iPhone. Music Courtesy – Mr. Ramana Balachandran on the Veena

Video Link

https://youtu.be/L8OeV5NHI6E

Window Views

What is a window ? I am not talking about either Bill Gates or Microsoft. I am talking about the simple, centuries old, “opening” that allows light, air and sound in buildings.

To quote Jeffrey Kipnis (Architectural Critic) “The architectural effects of a window have nothing to do with your description of the everyday building effect. The reason there are so many different windows is because the architectural effect is totally different than letting light, air, and views through windows. Every architect uses windows totally differently to take advantage of light, air, and views, but windows also frame views, change reflections, and do all sorts of things. They work at the existential and philosophical level, not at the functional level of building.”

Let us now look at the frame views and reflections that different windows provided to me in three residences at three different places in the East of the USA. This is in the form of a video.

The photographs are taken by me on my iPhone and the background music is by my 7 year old grandson who is learning the Piano.

Here is the link to the video

Happy viewing

Serenity in the “woods”

There is a saying that “the grass is always greener on the other side”. Very often we do not appreciate the inner beauty that we hold and look for greener pastures elsewhere.

Living in this wonderful community, I was searching for the greener side within the “woods” during my regular morning and evening walks. I got them in plenty and didn’t loose the opportunity and “snapped” them with my iPhone.

Here is “Serenity in the woods”. Music is by my 7 year old grandson

Pratibimba

The Vedas provide a very important role for water. “As per Vedas, water dwells where gods dwell. Rain God and Sun God are his companions. He keeps an eye on the good and evil deeds of men”. Its availability and purity reflects human life. It is the “Pratibimba” (reflections) of life.

Here are a few of my “reflections” during my recent visit to Hamptons.

A plant in the wrong place. Seriously….?

Merriam Webster provides the meaning of the term from a biology perspective: a weed as : a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth specially the one that tends to overgrow or choke out more desirable plants. In other words weed is a plant considered undesirable in a particular situation, “a plant in the wrong place”. During my visit to the Hamptons, I did notice weeds in well manicured gardens. But are they in the wrong place?