Crimson Rose OR Common Rose Butterfly Butterfly Photography is most difficult genre of Photography. The reason being, this tiny colourfull creature is constantly on the move. I was lucky inough to get these shots using my Telephoto lens. I remember my childhood days, when we use to chase the Butterflies to catch them but neverContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday 6 – Butterfly Photography”
Category Archives: Travel & Photography
Designing a Compassionate City of the Future
Daily writing promptHow would you design the city of the future?View all responses The city where life thrives with love & compassion. The only religion followed is Humanity. When I say life thrives, it is life of every living being. Right from Insects to human being and plants. This story of Sara & Debashish unfoldsContinueContinue reading “Designing a Compassionate City of the Future”
Exciting Moments: Nature and Trekking Adventures
Daily writing promptTell us about the last thing you got excited about.View all responses Every day I see something small or big and I get excited about it. Most of the things could be from Nature. Like a beautiful flower, colourful Insect or even a small message from someone. I know it’s a child likeContinueContinue reading “Exciting Moments: Nature and Trekking Adventures”
Picturesque Friday 5 – Flower Photography
Ceropegia Flowers Flower Photography falls into Macro Photography genre. It requires special Macro Lens and external flash light and the light diffuser added on it. In the August & September month every year, the Kaas Plateu ( Kaas Pathar ) is in full bloom with variety of wild flowers. This place is near to PuneContinueContinue reading “Picturesque Friday 5 – Flower Photography”
Challenges motivates me
What motivates you? I get extra boost and added energy when I encounter any challenging situation in personal or professional life. I get bored with routine life. The challenge is fuel for my creativity, action and motivation. There is hidden factor of inquisitiveness also. The dictionary meaning of the word challenge is Something new andContinueContinue reading “Challenges motivates me”
Happy World Photography Day
The theme for World Photography Day 2025 is My Favourite Photo. Above photo is my favourite photo. This sunrise photo is clicked in Matanga fort near Hampi, Karnataka. This fort is made up of large rocks and climbing the mountain was a task. Early morning at 4.30 am we started to climb and reached theContinueContinue reading “Happy World Photography Day”
Writing – My daily dose of Introspection
What do you enjoy most about writing? I started this blog for sharing my thoughts and experiences with the readers. This acted as a stress reliever for me. Later on, I hooked to the daily prompts and realised that the act of daily writing has multiple benefits. My writing skill has improved by reading theContinueContinue reading “Writing – My daily dose of Introspection”
Nashik – Where I made my future
What do you love about where you live? Nashik is an ancient city in Maharashtra, known for its religious significance, particularly as a Hindu pilgrimage center on the Godavari River. It’s also recognized for its wine production and vineyards, earning it the nickname “Wine Capital of India”. Historically, it’s linked to the epic Ramayana and isContinueContinue reading “Nashik – Where I made my future”
Achieving Personal Aspirations: A Guide
How do you plan your goals? Goal planning is a well defined process in the corporate world. Its annual cycle and religiously followed. Based on the yearly goals the performance assessment is carried out. Let’s discuss here regarding personal goal planning. Personal goal setting is the process of defining, planning, and achieving individual aspirations. It involves identifyingContinueContinue reading “Achieving Personal Aspirations: A Guide”
Picturesque Friday 4 – Spotted Owlet
The image features a Spotted Owlet. This is often referred to as Jungle Owlet. The Spotted Owlet is a small owl that breeds in tropical Asia, from India to Southeast Asia. This photographs are clicked at Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India. Enjoy your weekend and thanks for stopping by.
World Lizard Day
Fan Throated Lizard World Lizard Day, held every year on August 14th, encourages to enjoy the interesting diversity of lizards and the importance they hold in ecological systems. Be it bright geckos or ghostly desert creatures, some lizards are so rare that they seem almost like mythical. Indian Flying Lizard The image shows a IndianContinueContinue reading “World Lizard Day”
Top Steps for Emergency Preparedness in India
Daily writing promptCreate an emergency preparedness plan.View all responses Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com This topic is ignored by most families. There is no awareness that emergency plan for the families has to be prepared. Thanks to WP, for this prompt. During my corporate job, we prepared two Emergency Plans namely Emergency Plan &ContinueContinue reading “Top Steps for Emergency Preparedness in India”
Thank You
Thank You I hear two words often Thank You and Sorry. Sorry word is casually used by people. They use it as a license to hurt others. But Thank You word is the best way to comvey the Gratitude. It is gentle way to show kindness or acknowledge the help or support extended by otherContinueContinue reading “Thank You”
Trek Leaders – the Unsung Heroes of Adventure Travel
Daily writing promptWhat profession do you admire most and why?View all responses Imagine you are on a Himalayan Trek. This time you are not with your friends and the fellow trekkers all strangers. This being your first Himalayan trek, you are nervous and worried. You have huge anxiety about the trek difficulty level and theContinueContinue reading “Trek Leaders – the Unsung Heroes of Adventure Travel”
Maharashtra’s Cultural celebration – Mangala Gauri Poojan
Traditional games with friends Sorry my dear readers. I was away from WP for last two days. I know you must have missed me but I was busy with my daughter’s Mangala Gauri Pooja celebrations. Mangala Gauri is a traditional festival celebrated by Maharashtrian women, particularly newly married women, in honor of Goddess Gauri (aContinueContinue reading “Maharashtra’s Cultural celebration – Mangala Gauri Poojan”
Transforming Lives Through Travel and Writing
Daily writing promptWhat change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?View all responses Every blog has purpose statement and blogging goals. It is very important to answer this question before we publish the first blogpost. Purpose of my Blogs This text is copied from my website : https://mukundkk.wordpress.com/home-3/ ItContinueContinue reading “Transforming Lives Through Travel and Writing”
Picturusque Friday 3 – Reverse Waterfall
This photo is from Naneghat, near Junnar Pune. This is famous reverse waterfall seen during peak monsoon. Complete area is covered with different shades of green and cloud softly flowing abobe the mountains. It’s a spectacular view. There few more reverse waterfalls in Maharashtra. One on Anjaneri hill close to my city and another closeContinueContinue reading “Picturusque Friday 3 – Reverse Waterfall”
Random Act of Kindness
Write about a random act of kindness you’ve done for someone. Kindness is the basic value of humanity. Unfortunately it is slowly diminishing. I strongly believe in treating humans as humans and the way to treat them as humans is showing kindness. This the last month story, when I was in the hospital for myContinueContinue reading “Random Act of Kindness”
Using all other senses
How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you? Interesting prompt. Took a pause before writing the answer. Honestly can we recognise a person by looking at him/her. Most of the time we make some perception about the person based on our pre-occupied mind. Often it is not true. So a person whoContinueContinue reading “Using all other senses”
We missed the tradition of eating Hing Goli
What traditions have you not kept that your parents had? I come from traditional Maharashtrian Brahmin family. We have list of traditions spread over an year, linked to our religion. My mother was completely traditional and god fearing but my father was forward thinking and rational personality. However all the family traditions are followed evenContinueContinue reading “We missed the tradition of eating Hing Goli”
Together We Roar – International Tiger Day
International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29. The day aims to unite all tiger range countries in an effort to enhance their conservation and management worldwide. This year, the theme is “Securing the future of Tigers with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the heart.” As of 2025, there are 58 tiger reserves inContinueContinue reading “Together We Roar – International Tiger Day”
What an eventful day
Was today typical? Today was an eventful day for me and not a typical day. Typical day means the routine as usual nothing out of the way happens. I got up in the morning and as usual straight went to my terrace garden and said hello to all my plants. Looked at the weather andContinueContinue reading “What an eventful day”
Honest and Trustworthy
Daily writing promptHow would you describe yourself to someone?View all responses Nice thought provoking prompt. Actually I am simple, Happy Go Lucky person. Hates window dressing and can’t tolerate lies. I strongly believe in living in present. I enjoy every moment of life. Loves fitness and my workout routine. Extremely sensitive about environmental issue andContinueContinue reading “Honest and Trustworthy”
Ride with Avian Dinosaurs
If you could bring back one dinosaur, which one would it be? The idea of bringing back the Dinosaurs is really funny. We are already ahving so much chaos in the cities. The forests are depleting and and the food chain is already established. It is not wise to disturb the current food chain andContinueContinue reading “Ride with Avian Dinosaurs”
Magical Masai Mara
Masai Giraffe Welcome ( Karibu ) to Masai Mara, Kenya Kenya, Africa’s wildlife capital, is a land of breath-taking landscapes. Rich biodiversity and deep cultural heritage. At its heart is the Masai Mara, an iconic destination where Kenya’s wildlife legacy thrives, offering a stunning glimpse into the untamed wilderness that makes this country truly extraordinary.ContinueContinue reading “Magical Masai Mara”
