At the Feet of an Ancient Master

At The Feet Of An Ancient Master by Roshnii
I sit on your roots that reach down into the mysteries of the earth.
I know you are listening to my shapes - that throb with colour and emotion.
We share the ancient, ageless life energy.
We are sculpted from one clay.

• Meditation set
• Meditation group

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One of the most beautiful sights in Bangalore - an old Bombacaceae tree in the Lalbagh botanical gardens.
So calm, so vibrant. He was a total pleasure to be around.

Bangalore, Karnataka, south India.
Journey to the East set

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karmendraji says:

He's like an old man smiling not minding the children who play on its limbs or draw on its skin. Vibrant indeed...
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

carola's look says:

Thats a big tree or what!!!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Greg Gladman says:

Amazing...great use of scale, and the lighting is very nice.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

forgetfulmare [deleted] says:

Yep, that's a BIG tree!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

zeynep'arkok says:

little buddha&big tree...beautiful
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

madhavaji says:

A beauty!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

nature adrift says:

An incredible tree
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

addicted Eyes says:

oh wow, great capture.
looks like a beautiful place to meditate.
the tree is just stunning.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Art Is Us says:

Thanks for sharing...................would love to see it in person.
Amazing.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Jacobz™ says:

WONDER-full !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

chhattisgarh says:

a very good shot. did you arrange it or just noticed it?
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

premasagar says:

Thank you all for your fine comments.

@Chhattisgarh... She actually is meditating, not posing. Roshnii and I were walking through the botanical gardens when we saw this tree and decided to stop for meditation. I thought the chance of a photo was too good to miss...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

rebeccamissing says:

That is an incredible tree. What a privilege to be able to meditate under its care.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

_minette says:

What a perfect niche to meditate. Is it any wonder that the Buddha found enlightenment under a tree?
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Zen Me says:

Can ya describe a little more in detail the wisdom ya gained from spending that time w/ such a wise tree?..
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Baluka says:

Impressive picture!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Winterwaves says:

What a shame that such a great, old tree is almost completely defaced by graffiti.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

wandering stream says:

beautiful shot!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

דור says:

Great!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

prissy_tom_boy says:

wonderful pic you have here! That thing is massive :) gorgeous
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

helen_romberg says:

Huge tree! when you touch it I bet you can feel the energy
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

hot as a house fire [deleted] says:

reassuring, bless you
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

mahesh hariani says:

excellent perspective n point of focus, my friend
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

erin gonzalez says:

amazing; it must have been quite the experience to be in the midst of something so grand and ancient.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

longhairbroad says:

That's about the most beautiful tree I've ever seen. Thanks for showing us.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

chinacatjane [deleted] says:

How amazing!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

vodkamax says:

Nice one, you have some beautiful photos of trees!

I'm doing a project to plant trees in Africa and fight climate change.
It would be great if you would be interested to help this great project by showcasing your work on my website.
You will always receive full credits and the pictures will link to your profile and album so that you can as well benefit from a bit of recognition.

Help me with this beautiful cause!

thanks in advance
max

PS: that's the direction where you can upload your work:
tree-nation.com/?discussion=229
or contact me if you want more details. see you soon

Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

premasagar says:

Thanks Max,
I posted the photo to Tree Nation and gave links to other shots.
Good luck with your fine work!

- Premasagar
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

coalandice001 says:

truly amazing giant
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Enchanter of Camelot says:

Hi, please add your photo to Impressions & Expressions, and feel free to join us unless you've already done so =)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

SoulButterfly says:

Is there writing on it or am I seeing things?
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

premasagar says:

@SoulButterfly - the grafitti and tagmarks of centuries...
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

rith_510 says:

A peaceful look on the girl sitting under the tree.. great pic , i wonder what was written on the tree trunk ..:D ..do u remember?
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

mainec6 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called What story does it tell?, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

jsdsyss says:

good meditation
thedaoculture.com
about meditation
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

orenhak says:

I think we should chop it down to make paper cups to donate to starbucks.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

premasagar says:

Huh?
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

belimarie87 says:

Oh my..that has to be the biggest tree that I've ever saw in my life. WOW!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Robin3388 says:

What a wonderful shot.

thanks for sharing.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Pat's World says:

All I can say is WOW that is one awesome tree!!!
Great capture!
Your work has inspired me!!
You are INVITED to post it in...

The Nature Group
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

courge poivrée says:

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best photos will be included in a new online travel guide.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

evaruth says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Top 20 Travel Photography, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

dizziebabii says:

Thats amazing I love it check my pics
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

emeegan says:

that tree must be huge!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

0zcan says:

I've heard in some place that ancients tree roots can go really deep into the earth - several miles down.

I've never been blessed to see one up close.

What a wonderful sight!

Excellent photo.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

mrjones4u says:

Can just feel the powerful spirit of nature…
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

RandomPhoton says:

Very well composed and a nice location.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Arthropod man says:

allllllmmmmmmmm......
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

lrene says:

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

valentinanitnelav says:

Hi! I'm an administrator of a group called Life and Travel.
Your shot is wonderful..

Please add this beautiful photo to ...

Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Kate Blackport says:

I think it's so sad that people carve their names into the tree.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

kamal baidya says:

thats really vibrating.... BABA NAM KEVALAM
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Pandorea (busy & away for awhile) says:

You are invited

to add your garden photo
to GARDEN FAVORITES.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

bratjerm says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Trees with Soul, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

What an incredible old tree!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

J. López © says:

amazing
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

:: niKk | നിക്ക് :: says:

cool
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

harsha_vardhan_reddy says:

looks like brown skyscraper.is it a treeeeeee?guess no.doesn't look like
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

ddk4runner says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called !! FlickrGreen!! Join Us!!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

balbir2997 says:

Hi,

I am too in Bangalore, can you let me know the way to see this ancient tree. I am new in Bangalore.

Thank you,
Balbir
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

randylf says:

Nice shot!

Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

premasagar says:

@balbir2297 - Go to Lalbagh Gardens and ask around... You'll find it.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

zensquared says:

Your photo was blogged here:

bezen.wordpress.com/2008/12/11/when-self-diss olves-in-act...

It's beautiful! Thanks for using a Creative Commons license.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

premasagar says:

@Zensquared: Ah, your blog is also beautiful! It is my pleasure.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Jitendr says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Indiyeah, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

louisa_catlover says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Tree Photos (View winners of 'trees in a hot climate' comp), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

BehindTheScenes2006 says:

fantastic. thank you for sharing.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

*karin says:

wonderful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

:: niKk | നിക്ക് :: says:

great
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Zen Moments says:

Thanks so much for making this beautiful image available under the Creative Commons License. With your help, we are creating a wonderful resource of inspiration for people around the world: www.zenmoments.org/the-thirst-for-spiritualit y/

Zen Moments are inspiring stories of times when extraordinary awareness meets ordinary situations, when the clarity of seeing brings forth an intelligent, beautiful and creative response to life.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

nakedwildman says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called La vida que deseamos vivir - The life we want to live, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Gizzardtreedude says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Tree-Mendous!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Bhanu Devgan says:

Excellent Capture......

Have a great week ahead and thanks for sharing!

Look-up my home page at your convenience.... and if you like what you see.... post your thoughts in the guestbook or buy a picture or two by adding into the cart.
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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