Flowers at God's Window #Graskop #SA #PhotoYatra #TheLifesWayCaptures

Hi Friends,

Flowers are lovely and there is nothing that beats them in terms of giving the divine pleasure to the eyes and the heart. They are truly a gift from nature and we shall continue to take their photos and share with the world. 

Why do people and governments make parks and botanical gardens? 

It's always to bring pleasure to human beings in terms of fragrance, beauty, symmetry and asymmetry, design, and colors of the best gifts of nature. Each country spends a huge amount of money to maintain these beautiful gifts of nature and there are jobs assigned to create and take care of the garden. 

But that doesn't mean flowers will survive where they are taken care of, at the God's Window there is no gardener in view but the flowers survive in their natural habitat without the disturbance of human hands. 

Nature has it the way of taking care of human beings and flowers are something that brings happiness to the minds of people who needs hope, they are presented to the sick and needy to wish him to get well soon, they are presented to the dead to pay homage, they are presented to the partners for the representation of the love towards each other. 

God's Window is a beautiful place to spend a few hours in the evenings and morning amidst nature and the view to live for. They have a tropical rainforest walk which is around 100meters and it is really great to walk through to reach God's Window. All photos are taken by Aashish Rai using Nikon D7000 and an 18-105mm kit lens. 

Namaste!!!

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Flower and a Yellow Bug #SterkfonteinDam #SA #PhotoYatra #TheLifesWayCaptures

Hi Friends,

Nature is always fascinating and will bring you face to face with somethings so unique that you will fall in love with the same immediately. 

It was a kind of resort at one end of the Sterkfontein Dam, South Africa which is a very nice place to have a weekend trip and relax in nature.

All the photos are taken using the Nikon D7000 using kit lens 18-105mm by Aashish Rai on a trip with family and friends. 

I fell in love with the yellow flower and the yellow bug enjoying the nectar of the flower. I do love the color yellow as it represents sunshine in my mind and heart. 

Generally, if you want to take photos in nature, it's always good to use the telephoto zoom lens so that you don't disturb nature and the bugs.

Sawubona!

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Flowers Are Divinity Smiling On You @SANBI_ZA #Lowveld #SA #PhotoYatra #TheLifesWayCaptures

Hi Friends, 

Flowers are something which brings Smiles to each and every one of us from time to time and this is a single flower shot that I took at Lowveld Botanical Garden in Nelspruit, South Africa using Canon 77D and kit lens. 

All these photos are straight from the camera and no filter has been applied or no saturation has been done on these photographs to maintain nature's best smiles on all of us. 

Flowers have full biological names for petals, filament, Stigma, Style, Ovary, Anther, Pedicel, Sepal and so many other technical names which I used to learn when I had biology and botany as a subject in my undergraduate or high school. 

Lowveld Botanical Garden is one of the national gardens maintained by SAN Parks in South Africa and I have been to most of them and will share in detail about that garden in some other post. 

There is so much detail in the focus in different photographs in this post telling us that we are all born with many strengths and weaknesses and shall work on improving them and showcasing them to the world for their appreciation or criticism. Similar is the life I am living on The Life's Way where I share my content and photographs with the users from around the world searching for without our knowledge. He can appreciate our efforts or say that this photo or review is such a waste but our efforts were pure in nature as it's a service we are doing with our whole heart and with passion without any financial benefits whatsoever. Let's continue to do so!

Cheers!!!

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Lotus in the Pond @Walkersons Hotel #Dullstroom #SA #PhotoYatra #TheLifesWayCaptures

Hi Friends, 

Last few days I have been thinking about my life and it didn't give me enough courage to come and open the laptop as I was totally uninterested and demotivated to do anything. 

But when I thought about myself a little longer, I found that I have qualities which even if no one can see now but the process of improvement is going on and the qualities are improving. 

I am like a Lotus which despite being surrounded by dust and mud and water flourishes and gets directly to the garlands of the Almighty Lord. 

I am like a Lotus which despite being surrounded by people who have no big dreams flourishes by his own hard work and no support from anyone. 

I am like a Lotus which not only grows using the resources available to him but also gives back his beauty, fragrance and stems to the community. 

I will help not only blossom myself fully but also the people around me. My touch and friendship will grow them too. 

One day will come when I will meet nature and the five elements and then my legacy will grow and make this pond a view to cherish. 

All photos are taken by Aashish Rai using Canon 77D at Walkersons Resort during a Day visit to Dullstroom which is around 265 km far from Johannesburg, South Africa. Whilst day entry is free, this only allows people access to the hotel building and surrounding gardens, horse riding & pre-booked spa treatments. Day visitors are NOT permitted to roam around the estate for walks, fishing, or photography. The hotel is situated on a private estate and as such has to follow the rules of the Homeowners Association. Guests who are booked into the hotel / self-catering houses on the estate have full access to all areas and facilities but this is restricted for day visitors.

Sawubona!

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#TheLifesWayCaptures - Miracle Garden #Dubai #UAE Continues - #PhotoReviews

Hi Friends,

As told that it will be difficult to do capture all the spots available inside Dubai Miracle Garden in a single post here I bring you another one from my collection of photographs clicked with the equipment I have bought over the years. 

Keisha totally loved the walk inside the garden and she was always on her phone taking a lot of selfies. I have yet to see what she clicked using her smartphone in Dubai and India trips. I hope I will be able to make her into a good photographer and may find some gems taken by her during our holidays. 

The garden doesn't have roses or other expensive flowers but just created using the normal flowers which can be grown in different colors and the overall creation using those resources is awesome. I don't have great knowledge of flowers but I do know the difference between roses and the flowers inside this park. 

As mentioned on the website - ''Dubai Miracle Garden’s breathtaking landscaping has earned two Guinness World Records for the largest vertical garden in 2013 and the world’s largest floral sculpture forming the shape of an Airbus A380 in 2016'' which is a great feature in itself. It's a must-visit place in Dubai if you love flowers and what can be done using the same.

The most amazing this is that you will feel that you are in a Desert area which will be arid but Dubai is one of the city which will amaze you with all its installations and activations. You can do a lot of activities in Dubai and will never be bored despite being in a desert. 

The place is unique and my words are failing to describe the beauty of the gardens. It has everything from swings to hammocks. It was my first time in life to lie on a hammock and I totally fell in love. I and my kids enjoyed the swings ride and relaxed on the hammocks. 

There are art installations that I couldn't even capture due to a lot of sunlight and asked to take photos of the whole family one by one in front of the desired places. I have many more photos that are definitely Instagram ready and I will start sharing them too on my travel-related Instagram handle starting today. 

In the end, I will say that I left my heart in Dubai and there is no coming back from that place. I have not been traveling to any of the destinations for the last 3 years and now when I have traveled I have created a lot of memories to cherish forever. My 40th year on this Planet Earth is definitely making my all dreams come true and I wish the same for you! 

Namaste!!!

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Photo Walk - Gardens of the Nature 7 #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra

Hi Guys, 

It's time of revivals and resurrections and so is my Photo Walk series coming back to life again as I saw my camera SD cards full of new flowers and pictures taken using Samsung NX300 Mirrorless camera. All these photos are taken in one of my friend's garden during a kid's birthday party.

The beauty is in white Rose and the soft yellow glow inside brings out the effect we all have in our soul shining bright inside all of us.

The Pink Rose makes it more poetic and brings all the colors of love and passion in our lives. It's random and choatic symmetry and so is life to live with and enjoy.

Changing colors towards Red and what is created is truly painting on the canvas. The chaos of the changing seasons is bringing everyone to run around but a single look on me can bring the peace you want in life.

And once again it's time to remain open and learn from all sides and directions and from everyone worth listening to. We need to be all receptive for the universe to grant us our wishes and dreams.

Thanks once again to the White Rose buds transforming into an angel like flower. Every change brings in a new hope that something great is in store for us. I too wish all of you to accept changes and be grateful each day of your life and enjoy your life on Planet Earth!

Cheers!!!

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - April 2014 #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra

Hi Guys,

April is the start of Winters in South Africa and it brings in a lot of relief from the warm summers here. Johannesburg weather is moderate and remains really good throughout the year but when the sun shines the rays are strong enough to burn you.

Last year April 2014, I wrote the maximum number of posts i.e. 25 to regain my lost position as a blogger and also the Indiblogger rank. The posts which remind me of this month are - 

1. #IndiSpire - I blog because of Indiblogger - http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/indispire-i-blog-because-of-indiblogger.html I started blogging to be a part of Indiblogger community and I wrote a post for the same too. Though my first prize came from Blogadda community but I was not aware of this community before starting my blog. 

2. Indiblogger #Indispire - Five Places I wanted to visit- http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/indiblogger-indispire-five-places-i.html It was the initial topics of Indispire when it was launched last year on Indiblogger network and I thought of writing my own memoirs for the same. This post has a lot of questions and I think it's funny. Check it out!

3. Product Reviews - I bought some stuff and posted reviews of the same on my blog. 

Creative Wireless Speakers - D100 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/product-review-creative-wireless.html

Eveready Ultima Mobile Power UM22 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/product-review-eveready-ultima-mobile.html

Ronin Earpollution Headphones - http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/product-review-ronin-stereo-headphones.html

Mobi Headphonies - http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/product-review-mobi-headphonies-mp3.html

Sony Ericsson MW600 Bluetooth - http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/product-review-sony-ericsson-mw600.html

Maglite Solitaire Torch - http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/product-review-mag-lite-solitaire-torch.html

MyLight Wireless Lamp - http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/product-review-game-mylight-wireless-12.html

BodyShop Maca Root Men's Range - http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/product-review-body-shop-for-men-maca.html

Old Spice Deodorant spray - http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/product-review-old-spice-deodorant-spray.html

4. Nature Walks Series - I posted some of my clicked photographs of flowers and other stuff. 

http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/photo-walk-gardens-of-nature-5.html

http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/photo-walk-gardens-of-nature-6.html

5. Twitter and Promotional Goodies - It was a great month because I got some of the nicest goodies from some of the brands. 

http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/twitter-goodies-foxfilmsza-monuments.html

http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/promotional-goodies-samsung-s5.html

http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/promotional-goodies-caltex-south-africa.html

http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/twitter-goodies-tata-crucible-business.html

http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/04/product-review-royal-dansk-danish.html

Last to last year also, the number of posts was 29 and I hope that this year, I will try to break the record or settle somewhere between 25 and 29 posts. Also, this month I am awaiting the final round of #MissionSamsung and keeping my fingers crossed for the Grand Finale!

Cheers!!!

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Feb 2014

Hi Guys,

Feb 2014 as work started in full phase at office, I had very less time left for blogging. I tried to review all the headphones I bought or won in many of the contests on twitter/facebook or from Indiblogger meets. In the month of Feb, there are always a lot of Indiblogger and Blogadda contests that happens so I tried my hands in many of them too.

1. Product Review - Sennheiser PX80 On ear Headphones - Sennheiser is one of my most favorite brand of headphones. I always liked their stuff and won these light, portable and awesome headphones on their facebook page in India. This post has been my top post in terms of pageviews at the moment. Check it out! I also reviewed other headphones which I won on Indiblogger Indimeet - Product Review - Sennheiser HD202 II - Over Ear Headphones which I am still using here to watch movies and music.

2. Photo Walk - Gardens of the Nature 2 / Photo Walk - Gardens of the Nature 3 / Photo Walk - Gardens of the Nature 4 - remains my best in terms of natural beauty it showcases. We all are attracted to flowers and I totally loved clicking their photographs. I will start again on this series this month as I got some new photographs clicked on my trip to CapeTown etc.

3. Indiblogger & 5 Star Contest - Condition Serious hai - I loved my sarcastic writing for this contest but I didn't win any contest prizes from Indiblogger. Some of the things I predicted there were very right and it continues to happen all the time in our society.

4. Knowledge is great and so is it's pursuit - Indiblogger & British Council Contest - I wrote about the problems we face if we want to go for higher studies outside the country. I tried to relate the topic with what my brother faced as he wanted to studied abroad way back in 2003. Another failure to win any prizes from Indiblogger in this post also.

5. Product Review - BROTHER - MFC-9140CDN - This was the first time someone sent me something big to review. The post has been a successful on in terms of pageviews and still is in my top 10 posts. Thanks to Brother Printers for sending me the printer.

Feb 2014 was full of hope and new friendships were created as we met new people on the job and I thought to initiate my blog here in South Africa by marketing it well. I tried to remain active on Twitter and other social media channels to increase my visibility.

Cheers!!!

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Jan 2014

Hi Guys,

Jan 2014 was the time when I was fully here in South Africa and has to remain here until the next holidays comes in Dec 2014. I was still getting my Internet connection sorted as I could not get something which can give me unlimited data at cheaper price. I started posting some photographs which I clicked to maintain my Indiblogger rank.

1. Photo Walk - Gardens of the Nature - I started sharing some of the photographs of flowers which I clicked across various places and countries. This is one of the walks that I would love to take whenever I have time and camera with me. This is a series of posts which will continue this year too. Have a look!

2. Moments of Silence - We went to Drankensburg National Park and I clicked this bird which is equivalent to Indian sparrow and posted the same with a catchy title.

3. Pattern – Light and Shades / Divinity in Colours / Star in a haystack / Peacock Dancing on Bhajans

- Another photo posts.

4. Social Apps impact on Indian General Elections 2014 - Indiblogger & WeChat contest in which I participated but couldn't make it to the winner's list. 

5. Indiblogger Sunsilk - Recharging my hairs and life! - Another Indiblogger contest with Sunsilk but didn't make it to the winner's list. It was a huge disappointment for me as I was not able to win any contest in Jan from a place where I was winning a lot many prizes the previous year. 

As new year starts, we all make some resolutions and my resolution was to work on my blog and made a goal to cross 100,000 pageviews using 500 blogposts by 31 Dec 2014. I was still looking to get some 100 pageviews per day at that time and it seemed like a huge task for which I had to plan and execute. 

The Journey to achieve this goal continues in the next posts...

Cheers!!!

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The Precious Queen

Hi Guys,

A friend sent me this poem and then I tried my luck on the thing I don't understand at all (Poetry)! :-P

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I'm the girl, who hides behind a smile everyday.

I'm the girl, who has a tough exterior.

But that's not who I really am.

I'm the girl, who has a lot of problems,

But doesn't share one thing.

I'm the girl, who keeps everything bottled up.

Sometimes I just need someone to talk to. 

Someone to care about me.

Someone to listen to my problems.

Someone to hold me when I cry.

Someone to love me.

Nobody knows the real me.

Nobody knows what I go through everyday.

Nobody knows what I have to do just to make it through the day.

Nobody knows that I'm the girl who isn't who I say I am.

And I'm the girl who will cry herself to sleep every night.

My version -

You are the girl, who brings smiles to whosoever meets you.

You are the girl, who has eyes which speaks volumes without uttering a word.

You are the girl, who takes everything in her life with right attitude.

You are the girl, who will remain so close to my heart no matter where you are in the world.

Sometimes I just wonder God made you perfect.

Sometimes I laugh over your talks when I am alone.

Sometimes I dial your number and cut the call so as to not disturb you anymore.

Sometimes I think why I can’t be like you.

But I know that God loves you & so do others whose life you touch with your smile, talks and being there for them,

But you don't trust us when you are down and needs support.

And that's what I feel and pray to God to give you strength & hope and sweet dreams every night.

You are the one and only one who can be PRECIOUS QUEEN in our lives and I thank God to finally meet you in our small lives.

Cheers!!!

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Photo Walk - Gardens of the Nature 6

Hi Guys,

Amazing are the colors of nature and I love it a lot. I visited Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden in Roodepoort, Johanesburg and came across some of the beautiful creations of nature. Check them on facebook


Stay Together to bring beauty all around you.

So what if it's a day, I can create a twinkling effect right in full sunshine!

Blood is all around in Game of Thrones and so am I, full of color!

The Power of One - I want world peace and a uniformity all around to treat everyone as one!

I am omnidirectional and collecting all the negativity to convert it into Smiles, joy and laughter!

The moon shining bright amongst the twinkling stars and so can you! The yellow represents the SOUL that is the living force for all of us to shine brighter and brighter!

Every moment is great when you are one with nature! Do go and take a walk in a park near you and enjoy the beauty! 

Cheers!!!

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Photo Walk - Gardens of the Nature 5

Hi Guys,

Nature is so unique and brings in a lot of satisfaction to the heart if you open your eyes to it. I enjoyed a lot of it as my room was just next to the back garden in London. Some of these snaps were taken when Roses were in full bloom in there. I really enjoyed watching them grow and they also brings in a lot of fragrance in the air. 

A bunch of them together filling in the colors of the rainbow. A bouquet of these when presented together can bring SMILES to anyone & anywhere in the world.

The unique symmetry of the flowers and it's whole build makes you wonder the design capabilities that nature has. Even Burj Khalifa design is inspired by a flower which is also mentioned on it's wikipedia page.

Leaving you all with the though of fresh rains on the rose leaves and the several memories that strikes your heart and brains at the same time. Everyone will have a memory that they will remember seeing the fresh dew drops on the flowers.

Keep enjoying nature and I hope that I will be able to capture more soon here in Johannesburg.

Cheers!!!

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Photo Walk - Gardens of the Nature 4

Hi Guys,

It's been a while that I have not posted any snaps of the flowers. Here are some more from the collections of snaps I have. I don't have a DSLR yet and I am only using my Panasonic FZ5Camera to take snaps. The reason for not buying a DSLR is because I want to have Nikon D600 Full frame camera and don't want to buy Nikon D7100 now and repent later. Though all cameras are good and it depends on the person behind the camera but then also I want to buy the best.

Violet is the color of royalty.

White flowers with dark green leaves gives the feeling of peace and freshness.

A layer of different colors that eyes can only look at the beauty and not the colors.

The moon lit white really gives a feeling of warmth.

Finally a picture of  rose which is the main flower for this season of love and togetherness.

Cheers!!!

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