Amazing photo of a drying leaf, Just Before Dropping Out

Just Before Dropping Out
Originally uploaded by Photofreaks

The background blurry blue color is in contrast with the illuminated orange color of leaf... making this picture my favorite !

Is this the auspicioue flower for Lord Shiva ? Answer anyone...Quinta-flower - só não sei o nome dessa flor...

Quinta-flower
Originally uploaded by Tarcisinho

i am not sure but this flower and the thick leaves very much resemble the very auspicious plant here in India, the plant which is seen as the Lord Shiva in India. In the worship of Lord Shiva the flowers of the plant which is known as 'AAk' or the 'AAKDA' in local languages, is the key flower necessary without which the worhip cannot be started. The thick leaves when torn will have milky fluid coming out in them. They are found in abundance and are little poisonous but do have medicinal qualities too.
i just found this picture on flickr explore page.

India has some more to claim for its contribution in unfolding the evolution mysteries

50-Million-Year-Old Insect Trove Found in Indian Amber

After being declared the dinosaurs' breeding land, now india has some more to claim for its contribution in unfolding the evolution mysteries.