GPN's photostream

Generations pass and the life moves on.. Here I could see a Rose flower smiling at me and two buds waiting to bloom another day..

"For each thorn, there's a rosebud...
for each twilight — a dawn...
for each trial — the strength to carry on,
For each stormcloud — a rainbow...
for each shadow — the sun...
for each parting — sweet memories
when sorrow is done."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 1882)

This picture was taken in a plantation in Coorg during my recent visit. It was quite early in the morning and the bee was so absorbed in what it was doing.. and it was something too important for them to get disturbed.. This is a pumpkin flower.. I liked its textures and near parallels seen on its leaves..

I found this pink hibiscus in my yesterday's trip to Coorg.. It was very early in the morning, and the flower was bathed in the morning Sunrays.. I felt it was wishing me nice day.. Thought I would present it to you all too..

The sea and sky are seen in blue here, with a little variation in the hue..
The sky is the perfect companion for the sea, many a times we feel while standing by the edge of a sea, that they are uniting at the far end, near the horizon.. and that seems to be an endless union.. many a times, sea reflects the sentiments of the sky.. during a clear day, both look blue.. during cloudy times or in rains, both turn grey.. during the dawns or dusks, both run riot with many colours - yellow to orange to pink to red.. during nightfall, they turn deep bluish black.. and in the night, both look darkish blue.. sometimes even greyish black.. the sky takes the lead and the sea keeps steps beside, reflecting its sentiments.. like an understanding, perfect relation..
May you all have someone such in life.. and happiness with it..
Have a beautiful weekend.. take care..

Picture taken near Fort Aguada in Goa..

India is celebrating its 60th Independence Day tomorrow. I wish India, all its citizens and all the people around the world who love India and Indians very happy Indian Independence Day celebrations. I wish all of them happiness, prosperity and peace always.