Natural Decoration

Nature knows everything.. See this image you can see how nicely these snow flakes are attached to the leaf's edges. It is beautiful.

i took these photo near from my office..

Asan Smarakam - Trivandrum

Asan Smarakam is memorial to Kumaran Asan. It is located at Thonnakkal, the birth place of the poet. The small, thatched home in which Kumaran Asan was born has been protected as part of the monument. The memorial has also a fine collection of the manuscripts of some of Kumaran Asan’s finest poems and the awards he had received.

The above photos is taken from Kumaran Asan Smarakam, Thonnakkal. If you don't know who is Kuraman Asan, here it is from wiki

Mahakavi Kumaran Asan   was one of the triumvirate poets of Kerala, South India. He was also a philosopher, a social reformer and a disciple of Sree Narayana Guru.

Kumaran Asan initiated a revolution in Malayalam poetry in the first quarter of the 20th century, transforming it from the metaphysical to the lyrical. Deep moral and spiritual commitment is evident in Asan's poetry. His works are an eloquent testimony of poetic concentration and dramatic contextualization.

In the building shown in above picture you can see different photos and manuscripts. its a calm place surrounded with a garden. Entry fee is 10Rs. 

The above two pictures are taken from the art gallery. 

It is believed that in the hose shown below once Narayana guru was lived in. I don't know whether its true or not. In modern days this can't be called as house.

Dispersed Rose flower

took from a wedding reception. There is nothing much to tell about this. Felt nice in mobile .But in pc it not so impressive. just an another random snap. anyway posting it. I don't like red roses. 

Cologne Tourism: Flora & Botanical Garden

 This is photo is taken at Flora & Botanical garden , Cologne. I must say this place is very nice with lot flowers and different kind of tress. If you are a nature lower , its good place to visit. Some Japanese style garden are also there. I went there on November, and at that time place was very calm. The only thing is you better keep some mineral water with you. I didn't find any shops there in garden itself. I will try to post some more photos taken using my galaxy s2 mobile. 

Some information from net

The south section of the garden, known as the Flora, was created first, in 1864. It was laid out by Peter Joseph Lenné, a renowned Prussian gardener who also designed the gardens of the Sanssouci Park in Potsdam and the Tiergarten in Berlin. The gardens were arranged symmetrically in a variation of styles, from very formal to landscaped.

Botanical Garden :  In 1914 a new botanical garden was created near the Flora garden. This garden replaced a scientific botanical garden in the south of Cologne that had to make way for increasing traffic. Ironically, the latter was created to replace an older historic botanic garden in the city center that was demolished in 1857 to make way for new construction. 

Beautiful Leafs

Just some leafs. ;) . This photo is taken at a place near Thenmala. I think the original view is more beautiful than this picture. May be Galaxy s2 camera is not enough  ? . i tried different modes with no luck. 

I remember i have read some like this in some books. "The leaves are green, the nuts are brown, They hang so high they won't come down. Leave them alone till frosty weather, Then they will all come down together."  :)

Padmanabhapuram Palace

Padmanabhapuram palace, Marthandam (padmanabhapuram palace kanyakumari) is good place for someone who like old style buildings/palace.
This palace is very old. To me Kuthiramalika palace is much cleaner and better looing.

Hanging Bridge ,Thenmala

Hanging bridge at thenmala is very nice. You can see a full view of thenmala dam from the bridge. Some of the wooden steps are going to decay soon. 

Leisure Zone at Thenmala

Leisure zone at Thenmala is a nice place to spend time in the evening or morning. Lot of trees and not much people. Visit there if you like a calm & cool place like me.

how to reach: map

Unknown goddess

taken from a church at Great Market Square,Leuven,Belgium.

Flower

used macro mode in s2. This photo is taken from Rose garden at Chandigarh. Rose garden is really nice you can see a lot of rose with different name. But Hardly you will remember anything. So many roses and the garden  is spanned over a large area. One important thing is do not pluck roses , a big fine is there. Fine per rose. 

snow at shimla

A Hall from cologne church,Germany

                      more details at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cologne_Cathedral

Green Pond

Beautiful Lights

Alone in lake

Illuminated Napier museum.Trivandrum

Still No Luck ?

Poor guys been trying to catch some fish for hours..  wish them good luck

Surviving Leaves

Aiming High

Painted(green) by sea