An Olive-backed Sunbird taking shelter in a Frangipani tree from the rain, Pasir Ris, Singapore

An Olive-backed Sunbird taking shelter in a Frangipani tree from the rain, Pasir Ris, Singapore
Birds and flowers dazzle among rain drops, it seemed.

An Olive-backed Sunbird taking shelter in a Frangipani tree from the rain, Pasir Ris, Singapore

A street vendor selling nursery plants in his push cart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

It’s always great to see interesting things like live flower plants are brought out in mobile carts

A street vendor selling nursery plants in his push cart, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

Front view of a pink dragonfly, also known as Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora) resting on a broken twig, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore

Front view of a pink dragonfly, also known as Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora) resting at a broken twig, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore
He may perhaps see better with his sets of compound lenses, I guess.

Front view of a pink dragonfly, also known as Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora) resting on a broken twig, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore

An Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) bird has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore

A Black-and-white Bulbul (Brachypodius melanoleucos) has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore
It looked like a javan myna from afar but has a unique tail and plumage. Beautiful little bird and happy to have a sight of it.

An Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) bird has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore

A Grey heron standing still in the middle of reflective Pekan Quarry waters, Pulau Ubin, Singapore

A Grey heron standing still in the middle of reflective Pekan Quarry waters, Pulau Ubin, Singapore
Herons love still waters and their reflection on it, I guess.

A Grey heron standing still in the middle of reflective Pekan Quarry waters, Pulau Ubin, Singapore

A Grey heron standing one legged and looking out for fishes at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

A Grey heron standing one legged and looking out for fishes at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
A Grey heron standing one legged and looking out for fishes at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

Eastern great egret perching on top of a tree, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Eastern great egret perching on top of a tree, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
He’s showing off his distinct long neck, I guess.

Eastern great egret perching on top of a tree, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Afternoon Sun lighted up a Red Begonia flower and glistening the petals, Nabana no Sato, Nagoya, Japan

Afternoon Sun lighted up a Red Begonia flower and glistening the petals, Nabana no Sato, Nagoya, Japan
Angle of the Sun rays amidst the leaves and shadows had revealed the inner veins of the flower and made the petals sparkling. I liked the effect and the colors.

Afternoon Sun lighting up a Red Begonia flower and glistening the petals, Nabana no Sato, Nagoya, Japan

A Yellow-vented Bulbul relaxing on a park bench, at Mount Faber Park, Singapore

A Yellow-vented Bulbul relaxing on a park bench,  at Mount Faber Park, Singapore
A Yellow-vented Bulbul relaxing on a park bench, at Mount Faber Park, Singapore

A Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) bird perching at the Airport fence, Changi, Singapore

A Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) bird perching at the Airport fence, Changi, Singapore
The tail was so beautiful as if it’s feathered crown.

A Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) bird perching at the Airport fence, Changi, Singapore

An adult green Iguana at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

An adult green Iguana at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
It was free ranging inside the park and does have a very thick skin.

An adult green Iguana at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

A lotus bud opening up to bloom, Kent Ridge park, Singapore

A lotus bud opening up to bloom, Kent Ridge park, Singapore
This little flower literally lit up the small pond it was blooming.

A lotus bud opening up to bloom, Kent Ridge park, Singapore

The Malayan Crow butterfly (Euploea camaralzeman malayica) feeding on a Coat Buttons flower (Tridax procumbens) at Pulau Ubin, Singapore

The Malayan Crow butterfly (Euploea camaralzeman malayica) feeding on a Coat Buttons flower (Tridax procumbens) at Pulau Ubin, Singapore
I am learning more about various lives when I photograph them. I can see pollens in the wings of this butterfly.

The Malayan Crow butterfly (Euploea camaralzeman malayica) feeding on a Coat Buttons flower (Tridax procumbens) at Pulau Ubin, Singapore

A juvenile long-tailed macaque groomed by an adult, at Pulau Ubin, Singapore

A juvenile long-tailed macaque groomed by an adult, at Pulau Ubin, Singapore
They are quite at ease in their natural habitat, and socializing among themselves.

A juvenile long-tailed macaque groomed by an adult, at Pulau Ubin, Singapore

Red-breasted Parakeet (Moustached Parakeet) in a tree cavity, Changi Village, Singapore

Red-breasted Parakeet (Moustached Parakeet) in a tree cavity, Changi Village, Singapore
They have their way to find tree cavities.

Red-breasted Parakeet (Moustached Parakeet) in a tree cavity, Changi Village, Singapore

A pink-necked green pigeon at the Mount Faber Park, Singapore

A pink-necked green pigeon at the Mount Faber Park, Singapore
It’s a male bird that has such an unique and colorful plumage around it’s neck.

A pink-necked green pigeon at the Mount Faber Park, Singapore

A Grey heron standing still at the Pekan Quarry waters, Pulau Ubin, Singapore

A Grey heron standing still at the Pekan Quarry waters, Pulau Ubin, Singapore
Was so happy to capture the reflection in the still waters with the heron which was as still as the waters too.

A Grey heron standing still at the Pekan Quarry waters, Pulau Ubin, Singapore

A flock of swans at the high altitude freshwater Lake Manasarovar, Tibet

A flock of swans at the high altitude freshwater Lake Manasarovar, Tibet
This lake surprisingly has freshwater in about 15,000 feet above the sea level. This is a sacred place in four religions: BönBuddhismHinduism and Jainism.

A flock of swans at the high altitude freshwater Lake Manasarovar, Tibet