If you've seen the previous photo of Speedy, Sam and Alex all engrossed with focusing on some unseen object with their cameras, this was what they were focusing on. To be … [Read more...]
When mosquitoes develop immunity
April 13, 2010 By 10 Comments
You probably won't believe how many anti-mosquito contraptions we have in the house. We have citronella, we have mosquito coils and we have electric mats. The only thing we … [Read more...]
Turtle-dragons and hairy grass
July 1, 2009 By 14 Comments
After discovering that the house helpers had been replacing some of my herbs with ornamental plants that I don't know where they get from, and after telling them never to do … [Read more...]
Close-up photography: capturing details that often escape the naked eye
June 17, 2009 By 12 Comments
Most people, myself included, tend to use the terms close-up photography and macro photography interchangeably. But according to strict definitions, there is a difference. … [Read more...]
Bee courting Zinnia
May 5, 2009 By 2 Comments
It would have been nicer if if the sun weren't directly overhead but one really can't be too choosy when photographing bees that might not be there when the sun is in a better … [Read more...]
The bedroom with the bow window
July 20, 2008 By 2 Comments
So, let me show you our bedroom with its beautiful bow window. The curtains with the customized rod will be installed in a few days and this might be the last photo of the … [Read more...]
The beautiful pendant lamp is a magnet for antflies
July 17, 2008 By 2 Comments
One of the lighting fixtures that took us longest to choose was the one meant to hang over the dining table. The popular choice is the pendant lamp with retractable cord but … [Read more...]
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