Moss and leaves

Leaf turning in to a cone while growing up :

Moss growth on stone masonry :

The plant bearing this flower is a species of cactus - "Epiphyllum oxypetalum".

The flower blooms only once a year and that too only during the night for approx 12 hrs. It reaches its peak at around midnight and then starts its decline.

Here in our locality it is also known as Brahmakamal, which seems to be incorrect as real Brahmakamals (Saussurea obvallata) are found in high mountains (3000 to 4600 m) of Himalaya range.

Anyway this is a rare and awesomely beautiful flower with lovely sweet fragrance and its a treat to get the opportunity today to see it blooming in my small garden.

Since past four years we are celebrating the arrival of these flowers in our house. This year we are blessed with two events - first on 28th July there were two flowers and then today this single flower on another plant :)

Dragonfly

With only a rope to hang from!

Bursting Through Clouds

Daulatabad Fort

 Daulatabad Fort as seen from the road side ....

 

  

And a few shots of surroundings ....

 

 

 

Monkeys at Daulatabad Fort

 As comfortable on barbed wire .....

.... as on tree!

Seed Ball

Seeds about to fly!

Blue Moon Day (or Night?)

It's Blue Moon Day (or Night?) today the 31st Aug 2012

World Photography Day - 19 Aug 2012

Best wishes on the occasion of World Photography Day.

Here are a few more of my courtyard captures shot yesterday and today -

 

Beautiful Princess!

Caught this tiny princess on my camera just a few minutes ago.
There were many new shots during these past few days which I couldn't post earlier thanks to my laziness. I hope I'll be able to post them soon!

Changing Sky This Evening!

 The sky kept changing this evening to reveal fascinating patterns!

 

 

Today's Captures

 

 Found this among the bushes and no its not cockroach!

 Another good looking rose with water drop!

Rose with interesting shades of pink!

 

Rajanigandha flowers with awesome fragrance.

Budding Flower!

This bud will soon turn into a beautiful flower!

Clear Evening!

A clear and cool evening today after last two days' rains :)

Today's Camera Moments (Sunday)

 Was able to catch the above shots around house today ..... I think Sunday put to a better use :)

Rains This Afternoon

Watched Silver Oak tree dancing in the rains this afternoon and tried to capture the beauty of water droplets on the leaves after the rains.

Monkey's Day Out!

 

Monkeys paying a surprise visit to my neighborhood!

Cannonball Tree

Saw this Cannonball Tree at Bandra, Mumbai, India, during my recent visit there.

For more info about this amazing species please visit Wikipedia .

First Rains of This Season

Sudden welcome showers this evening brought much needed respite from hot summer of past three months.

The Cuckoo Call

Since past few days, the Koel (Cuckoo) is giving wake up calls to me each morning.
After failing repeatedly, I finally managed to capture it on screen - after all its easier to hear it than spot it.

My Courtyard Captures - 2

Mayflower or football lily - blooms once in a year in May.

Exploring Konkan

Tried to capture the breathtaking beauty of Konkan (Coastal region of the State of Maharashtra, India) in this short film. The region is famous for its forts, food, beaches, mango and temples. Also it is rich in literature, music, performing arts, culture, heritage, etc.

Tourists can expect friendly people, affordable decent accommodations, generous hospitality and convenient access through air, railway and road.

Music:

Artist: Revolution Void

Album: Increase the Dosage

Track: Effects of Elevation