http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:44:02 -0700 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:44:02 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4129/buddyicons/54843852@N08.jpg?1286947839#54843852@N08 http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/8657927891/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/8657927891/" title="Kathivanoor Veeran / Mandappan Theyyam"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8657927891_663b7f54f3_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Kathivanoor Veeran / Mandappan Theyyam" /></a></p> <p><br /> <br /> The KathivanoorVeeran / Mandappan or simply Veeran is a Amazing Theyyam Of Malabar.<br /> <br /> The Theyyam is known for his aggressive martial art skills.<br /> The Performance and its atmosphere has a trance of its own with packs of believers and art lovers gathering in the inter-wined paths of traditional, divine, ethnic and geographic memories.<br /> <br /> It is a spectacular sight of the Theyyam performance in the only light of several burning oil torches.<br /> Shot near Cherukunnu in Kannur, Kerala.<br /> For more Details Refer <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theyyam#Kathivanur_Veeran" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia On Theyyam</a></p> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:44:02 -0700 2013-01-14T05:46:33-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8657927891 Kathivanoor Veeran / Mandappan Theyyam <p><br /> <br /> The KathivanoorVeeran / Mandappan or simply Veeran is a Amazing Theyyam Of Malabar.<br /> <br /> The Theyyam is known for his aggressive martial art skills.<br /> The Performance and its atmosphere has a trance of its own with packs of believers and art lovers gathering in the inter-wined paths of traditional, divine, ethnic and geographic memories.<br /> <br /> It is a spectacular sight of the Theyyam performance in the only light of several burning oil torches.<br /> Shot near Cherukunnu in Kannur, Kerala.<br /> For more Details Refer <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theyyam#Kathivanur_Veeran" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia On Theyyam</a></p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! india art nikon culture folklore kerala tradition veeran malabar theyyam kannur cherukunnu kathivanoor sivankooveri sivanandans mandappan http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/8313760475/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/8313760475/" title="Simple Sunset !!"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8354/8313760475_afbe10c897_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Simple Sunset !!" /></a></p> <p>Sunset from Thalassery Wharf, Kannur Dist, Kerala.<br /> <br /> The age old Town of Thalassery, also known as Tellichery is a commercial and cultural center on the shore of The Arabian Sea.</p> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:05:06 -0800 2012-10-07T18:09:20-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8313760475 Simple Sunset !! <p>Sunset from Thalassery Wharf, Kannur Dist, Kerala.<br /> <br /> The age old Town of Thalassery, also known as Tellichery is a commercial and cultural center on the shore of The Arabian Sea.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! sunset sea sun india clouds evening nikon warm dusk kerala d500 1870 thalassery sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/8055915002/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/8055915002/" title="Blissful Journey !!"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/8055915002_fd1504433f_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Blissful Journey !!" /></a></p> <p>I saw this interesting couple enjoying the sea, an uncommon sight on a kerala beach.<br /> <br /> കാലമിനിയുമുരുളും വിഷു വരും<br /> വര്‍ഷം വരും തിരുവോണം വരും<br /> പിന്നെയോരോ തളിരിനും പൂ വരും കായ് വരും<br /> അപ്പോളാരെന്നും എന്തെന്നും ആര്‍ക്കറിയാം<br /> നമുക്കിപ്പോഴീ ആര്‍ദ്രയെ ശാന്തരായി<br /> സൗമ്യരായി എതിരേല്‍ക്കാം<br /> വരിക സഖീ അരികത്തു ചേര്‍ന്ന് നില്‍ക്കൂ . . .<br /> പഴയൊരു മന്ത്രം സ്മരിക്കാം<br /> അന്യോന്യം ഊന്നുവടികളായി നില്‍ക്കാം<br /> ഹാ സഫലമീ യാത്ര<br /> ഹാ സഫലമീ യാത്ര . . . ! ! !<br /> <br /> This is an extract from a great poem by malayalam poet N.N. Kakkad.<br /> Sorry for not adding a translation.</p> Thu, 04 Oct 2012 23:54:38 -0700 2012-09-10T17:29:07-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8055915002 Blissful Journey !! <p>I saw this interesting couple enjoying the sea, an uncommon sight on a kerala beach.<br /> <br /> കാലമിനിയുമുരുളും വിഷു വരും<br /> വര്‍ഷം വരും തിരുവോണം വരും<br /> പിന്നെയോരോ തളിരിനും പൂ വരും കായ് വരും<br /> അപ്പോളാരെന്നും എന്തെന്നും ആര്‍ക്കറിയാം<br /> നമുക്കിപ്പോഴീ ആര്‍ദ്രയെ ശാന്തരായി<br /> സൗമ്യരായി എതിരേല്‍ക്കാം<br /> വരിക സഖീ അരികത്തു ചേര്‍ന്ന് നില്‍ക്കൂ . . .<br /> പഴയൊരു മന്ത്രം സ്മരിക്കാം<br /> അന്യോന്യം ഊന്നുവടികളായി നില്‍ക്കാം<br /> ഹാ സഫലമീ യാത്ര<br /> ഹാ സഫലമീ യാത്ര . . . ! ! !<br /> <br /> This is an extract from a great poem by malayalam poet N.N. Kakkad.<br /> Sorry for not adding a translation.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! people india beach happy nikon couple kerala romantic bliss oldage payyambalam matrimony kannur d5000 sivankooveri sivanandans saphalameeyathra http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/7752978378/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/7752978378/" title="Rainy Morning !!"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7131/7752978378_f9ebc64446_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Rainy Morning !!" /></a></p> <p>I was on a train running across the country, and woke up next day to find this station.<br /> It was raining and cold. After sipping a tea, i found the atmosphere interesting and took a couple of snaps.</p> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:34:15 -0700 2012-07-26T06:55:31-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7752978378 Rainy Morning !! <p>I was on a train running across the country, and woke up next day to find this station.<br /> It was raining and cold. After sipping a tea, i found the atmosphere interesting and took a couple of snaps.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! morning people india monochrome rain station train platform railway monsoon maharashtra sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/7620763798/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/7620763798/" title="Ramadan Again."><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7620763798_e20a4ef1f5_m.jpg" width="171" height="240" alt="Ramadan Again." /></a></p> <p>Every Ramadan takes me back to the childhood.<br /> Most of my schoolmates were from muslim faith and this holy month always comes with the memories of my beloved friends.<br /> <br /> This photo was shot at the great Jamamasjid, one of my favourite spots in delhi.</p> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 02:54:44 -0700 2012-06-02T18:00:00-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7620763798 Ramadan Again. <p>Every Ramadan takes me back to the childhood.<br /> Most of my schoolmates were from muslim faith and this holy month always comes with the memories of my beloved friends.<br /> <br /> This photo was shot at the great Jamamasjid, one of my favourite spots in delhi.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! people sunlight india heritage history monument boys monochrome childhood architecture nikon delhi islam faith joy culture mosque tradition dslr ramadan doves jamamasjid olddelhi mughal puranidilli sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/7560499256/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/7560499256/" title="Glory Of The Past!! 02"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7255/7560499256_95a70a7489_m.jpg" width="159" height="240" alt="Glory Of The Past!! 02" /></a></p> <p>Tuglakabad Fort,Delhi<br /> Built by Ghazi Malik, Emporer Of Delhi Sultanate(1321-1325). <br /> This Fort is a milestone in the history of Tughlaq Dynasty.It spreads over a wast 6.5 kms and was built in an exceptionally short span of 4 years.<br /> Today what remains is weared fortess and ruins, is a protected monument under The Archeological Survey Of India. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/7560499256/sizes/l/in/photostream/">SEE LARGE</a></p> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:17:34 -0700 2012-07-10T18:08:15-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7560499256 Glory Of The Past!! 02 <p>Tuglakabad Fort,Delhi<br /> Built by Ghazi Malik, Emporer Of Delhi Sultanate(1321-1325). <br /> This Fort is a milestone in the history of Tughlaq Dynasty.It spreads over a wast 6.5 kms and was built in an exceptionally short span of 4 years.<br /> Today what remains is weared fortess and ruins, is a protected monument under The Archeological Survey Of India. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/7560499256/sizes/l/in/photostream/">SEE LARGE</a></p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! travel india history monument architecture landscape nikon ruins fort delhi traditional kerala dslr dynasty attraction excavation 1870 tughlaq 1300ad tuglakabad sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/6955079480/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/6955079480/" title="Glory Of The Past !!"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7074/6955079480_090988405f_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Glory Of The Past !!" /></a></p> <p>Chhattar bazaar, Red Fort, Old Delhi.<br /> <br /> This Market is situated by the entrance near the Lahore Gate.It now holds some light-hearted Indian handicrafts shops.<br /> <br /> Built in early 1600s by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in its Glory Days this bazaar catered to the luxury trade of the imperial household, specialized in mughal exquisites.<br /> The whole of the market was originally stuccoed, painted and gilded to give a gorgeous effect. Bazaar on each side contained 32 arched bays that served as shops, just as they do today.</p> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:03:34 -0700 2012-02-07T16:31:43-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6955079480 Glory Of The Past !! <p>Chhattar bazaar, Red Fort, Old Delhi.<br /> <br /> This Market is situated by the entrance near the Lahore Gate.It now holds some light-hearted Indian handicrafts shops.<br /> <br /> Built in early 1600s by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in its Glory Days this bazaar catered to the luxury trade of the imperial household, specialized in mughal exquisites.<br /> The whole of the market was originally stuccoed, painted and gilded to give a gorgeous effect. Bazaar on each side contained 32 arched bays that served as shops, just as they do today.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! india monument architecture delhi traditional markets redfort mughal sivanandan sivankooveri chattarbazaar http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/6322190860/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/6322190860/" title="Indian Architecture."><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6033/6322190860_802d973d21_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Indian Architecture." /></a></p> <p>This is from Jantar Mantar(Delhi), a giant astronomical observatory.<br /> The Observatory is charcterised by its color and Architectural style.</p> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:59:04 -0800 2011-11-06T15:55:12-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6322190860 Indian Architecture. <p>This is from Jantar Mantar(Delhi), a giant astronomical observatory.<br /> The Observatory is charcterised by its color and Architectural style.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! india monument architecture photography delhi observatory jantarmantar sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/6289083525/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/6289083525/" title="Vendor !!"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6033/6289083525_19eac37cbd_m.jpg" width="240" height="223" alt="Vendor !!" /></a></p> <p>A Vendor At The Famous India Gate, Amar Jawan Jyoti (The flame of the immortal soldier).<br /> New Delhi.<br /> <br /> F/3.5<br /> 1/25Sec<br /> ISO 400</p> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:20:40 -0700 2011-10-28T22:23:29-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6289083525 Vendor !! <p>A Vendor At The Famous India Gate, Amar Jawan Jyoti (The flame of the immortal soldier).<br /> New Delhi.<br /> <br /> F/3.5<br /> 1/25Sec<br /> ISO 400</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! life people india monochrome delhi vendor newdelhi indiagate amarjawanjyothi sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5803607586/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5803607586/" title="In Search Of A Dream"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2138/5803607586_839ffaf3ba_m.jpg" width="169" height="240" alt="In Search Of A Dream" /></a></p> Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:01:58 -0700 2011-05-19T18:12:31-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5803607586 In Search Of A Dream Sivan_ In Pursuit !! sunlight india beach children photography photo nikon focus bokeh dusk south dream kerala innocence 1855mm dslr sivan kannur d5000 sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5745742154/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5745742154/" title="The Devotion"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5221/5745742154_a5994fbe74_m.jpg" width="165" height="240" alt="The Devotion" /></a></p> <p><br /> This shot is from a bhagavathi (A principle Godess) Temple in north malabar, during the 'ezhunnallath and melam'<br /> (ezhunnallath is a ritualistic procession, where the idol of god is carried on an elephant, with the devotees following.<br /> Melam is an musical ambience performed with percussion instruments)<br /> <br /> The sword and the red garland indicates that he is carrying the representations of the godess's power.</p> Sun, 22 May 2011 00:23:02 -0700 2011-03-19T12:17:45-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5745742154 The Devotion <p><br /> This shot is from a bhagavathi (A principle Godess) Temple in north malabar, during the 'ezhunnallath and melam'<br /> (ezhunnallath is a ritualistic procession, where the idol of god is carried on an elephant, with the devotees following.<br /> Melam is an musical ambience performed with percussion instruments)<br /> <br /> The sword and the red garland indicates that he is carrying the representations of the godess's power.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! india temple photography photo nikon focus south faith culture kerala 1855mm tradition dslr custom sivan malabar d5000 sivanandan sivankooveri ezhunnallath http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5584661478/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5584661478/" title="The Mahouts !!"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5055/5584661478_3662648be9_m.jpg" width="240" height="233" alt="The Mahouts !!" /></a></p> <p>Mahouts resting under a standing elephant during the melam.<br /> A common sight from Temple festivals in Kerala.</p> Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:19:05 -0700 2011-03-19T12:20:30-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5584661478 The Mahouts !! <p>Mahouts resting under a standing elephant during the melam.<br /> A common sight from Temple festivals in Kerala.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! india elephant monochrome festival temple photography photo nikon south culture kerala 1855mm dslr sivan mahouts d5000 sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5519957776/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5519957776/" title="Happiness !!"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5259/5519957776_48e00429d3_m.jpg" width="240" height="218" alt="Happiness !!" /></a></p> <p>A month ago, Sri Sri RaviSankar, a known humanitarian visited our village.<br /> The whole area was teeming with disciples and well wishers. I made it through the crowd and managed a few random snaps using my 18-55 mm.<br /> I was surprised by the influence of this man on the people.<br /> <br /> They Were Simply happy !<br /> <br /> Followers see to him as a <b>teacher</b> and not a holy soul.<br /> I too had an opportunity to know his methods and teachings, and i found it interesting.<br /> <a href="http://www.artofliving.org/in-en" rel="nofollow">The Art of Living Foundation</a><br /> <br /> <b>THIS IMAGE IS COPYRIGHT PROTECTED.<br /> Do not use without Permission</b></p> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:46:17 -0800 2011-02-15T13:02:24-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5519957776 Happiness !! <p>A month ago, Sri Sri RaviSankar, a known humanitarian visited our village.<br /> The whole area was teeming with disciples and well wishers. I made it through the crowd and managed a few random snaps using my 18-55 mm.<br /> I was surprised by the influence of this man on the people.<br /> <br /> They Were Simply happy !<br /> <br /> Followers see to him as a <b>teacher</b> and not a holy soul.<br /> I too had an opportunity to know his methods and teachings, and i found it interesting.<br /> <a href="http://www.artofliving.org/in-en" rel="nofollow">The Art of Living Foundation</a><br /> <br /> <b>THIS IMAGE IS COPYRIGHT PROTECTED.<br /> Do not use without Permission</b></p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! india photography photo nikon kerala 1855mm dslr sivan guruji artofliving socialreformer srisriravishankar d5000 sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5514535168/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5514535168/" title="The Anticipation"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5179/5514535168_63460df9a7_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="The Anticipation" /></a></p> <p>I was busy for quite sometime and was away from my cam, i am happy to be back.<br /> <br /> Malabar, of Kerala is famous for temple festivals and ritual form of worship known as vellattam and thira <b>(See <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theyyam#Performance" rel="nofollow">Theyyam</a> ).</b><br /> People gather to watch and get blessed by the Theyyam.<br /> i found the gathered believers very interesting and took a shot during they were waching the theyyam performance.<br /> <br /> Expecting C&amp;C.</p> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:56:10 -0800 2011-03-01T20:08:14-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5514535168 The Anticipation <p>I was busy for quite sometime and was away from my cam, i am happy to be back.<br /> <br /> Malabar, of Kerala is famous for temple festivals and ritual form of worship known as vellattam and thira <b>(See <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theyyam#Performance" rel="nofollow">Theyyam</a> ).</b><br /> People gather to watch and get blessed by the Theyyam.<br /> i found the gathered believers very interesting and took a shot during they were waching the theyyam performance.<br /> <br /> Expecting C&amp;C.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! india macro festival temple photography photo nikon bokeh south expressions culture kerala lamps 1855mm dslr sivan d5000 sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5329666207/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5329666207/" title="The Guardian !!"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5249/5329666207_5a4701786a_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="The Guardian !!" /></a></p> <p>The image has been extensively cropped as my 55mm's reach is limited, and fairly processed to achieve this contrast.<br /> <br /> C&amp;C Expected.<br /> <br /> This is an Indian Jungle Crow.<br /> They have powerful eyes and are always on alert for food and enemies.<br /> Most ancient cultures has been influenced by Crows and Ravens.Majority of them feared the crows and believed them to be associated with Death and AfterLife.<br /> Some other cultures found the crows to be associated with gods and divine.</p> Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:54:19 -0800 2010-12-31T12:23:58-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5329666207 The Guardian !! <p>The image has been extensively cropped as my 55mm's reach is limited, and fairly processed to achieve this contrast.<br /> <br /> C&amp;C Expected.<br /> <br /> This is an Indian Jungle Crow.<br /> They have powerful eyes and are always on alert for food and enemies.<br /> Most ancient cultures has been influenced by Crows and Ravens.Majority of them feared the crows and believed them to be associated with Death and AfterLife.<br /> Some other cultures found the crows to be associated with gods and divine.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! blackandwhite india bird monochrome contrast photography photo nikon south kerala crow 1855mm dslr ravens d5000 sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5309513128/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5309513128/" title="Coconut Tree"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5041/5309513128_e71317c098_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Coconut Tree" /></a></p> <p><b>Warm New Year Greetings to all Flickerians</b><br /> <br /> Its a coconut tree from our yard.<br /> <br /> This is all i have for the new year eve, as i am unwell and unable to go out for a shoot.</p> Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:55:31 -0800 2010-12-30T07:54:19-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5309513128 Coconut Tree <p><b>Warm New Year Greetings to all Flickerians</b><br /> <br /> Its a coconut tree from our yard.<br /> <br /> This is all i have for the new year eve, as i am unwell and unable to go out for a shoot.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! morning sunlight india macro tree green fauna photography photo nikon coconut south kerala palm 1855mm dslr sivan d5000 sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5299107322/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5299107322/" title="Morning brings them to Life."><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5042/5299107322_9bfcd051ab_m.jpg" width="240" height="151" alt="Morning brings them to Life." /></a></p> <p>when the sun shines on, even the negligible and tiny things come to life and color...<br /> <br /> First i thought of capturing the sun in the frame, but decided to keep the sun off the frame and show the presence of sun. <br /> <br /> I just don't know whether i've done justice to this shot.<br /> <b>Expecting C &amp; C</b></p> Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:44:07 -0800 2010-12-28T07:32:42-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5299107322 Morning brings them to Life. <p>when the sun shines on, even the negligible and tiny things come to life and color...<br /> <br /> First i thought of capturing the sun in the frame, but decided to keep the sun off the frame and show the presence of sun. <br /> <br /> I just don't know whether i've done justice to this shot.<br /> <b>Expecting C &amp; C</b></p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! morning orange sunlight india plant macro green grass photography dawn photo nikon focus bokeh south kerala vegetation 1855mm dslr sivan d5000 sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5280180143/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5280180143/" title="Common Tabby Cat."><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5285/5280180143_3900c18184_m.jpg" width="240" height="172" alt="Common Tabby Cat." /></a></p> <p>This visual is nearly straight out of camera, a bit of cropping was done.<br /> <br /> He is a Tabby Cat, the most common domestic cats found in south india.</p> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:58:50 -0800 2010-12-21T10:56:53-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5280180143 Common Tabby Cat. <p>This visual is nearly straight out of camera, a bit of cropping was done.<br /> <br /> He is a Tabby Cat, the most common domestic cats found in south india.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! pet india animal cat mammal photography photo nikon bokeh south kerala domestic vegetation 1855mm dslr sivan d5000 sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5254197454/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5254197454/" title="Lets Not Burn It Down."><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5050/5254197454_712ee1cf3f_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Lets Not Burn It Down." /></a></p> <p><b>Green is in Danger</b><br /> <br /> So let us join hands to conserve the natural ecosystems.<br /> <br /> Let us not burn down the forests,<br /> Let us not walk away from the nature,<br /> Let us conserve the green.<br /> <br /> Please take a glance at <a href="http://www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign/FactsFigures/QandA/index.asp" rel="nofollow">UNEP, Plant For The Planet</a></p> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 04:38:00 -0800 2010-12-12T12:17:46-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5254197454 Lets Not Burn It Down. <p><b>Green is in Danger</b><br /> <br /> So let us join hands to conserve the natural ecosystems.<br /> <br /> Let us not burn down the forests,<br /> Let us not walk away from the nature,<br /> Let us conserve the green.<br /> <br /> Please take a glance at <a href="http://www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign/FactsFigures/QandA/index.asp" rel="nofollow">UNEP, Plant For The Planet</a></p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! india plant macro green fire photography photo nikon focus south environmental kerala flame vegetation 1855mm deforestation conserve d5000 sivanandan sivankooveri http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5238262226/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sivankooveri/">Sivan_ In Pursuit !!</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivankooveri/5238262226/" title="Misty Glow"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5208/5238262226_359ff66af9_m.jpg" width="240" height="156" alt="Misty Glow" /></a></p> <p>Misty Glow was shot few days before.<br /> The sun was shining through the mist and i loved the view.<br /> Expecting Comments and Critiques. <br /> <br /> <b>Explored</b><br /> Thanks Everyone.</p> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:58:44 -0800 2010-11-30T07:55:26-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Sivan_ In Pursuit !!) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5238262226 Misty Glow <p>Misty Glow was shot few days before.<br /> The sun was shining through the mist and i loved the view.<br /> Expecting Comments and Critiques. <br /> <br /> <b>Explored</b><br /> Thanks Everyone.</p> Sivan_ In Pursuit !! sunlight india mist plant flower macro green photography dawn photo nikon focus bokeh south kerala vegetation 1855mm dslr damp sivan d5000 colacasia sivanandan sivankooveri