ACE of PADE

The last post of PADE. End of a beautiful journey with tons of friendships to look forward to.

In this last post I want to encapsulate moments from this journey. Moments that made it so special.

Here are some PADE Moments for me:

Rio’s Chirag

Shri’s blue Bottle and caged angry birds

Poonam’s Rules and Cartoons

Punit’s Special and Smile

Anunoy’s Tools

These are just a few posts that got stuck in my memory, made me smile, laugh, cry and look at it in amazement!!

Now a special shout out to our PADE SHUTTERBUGS

Punit 16 times!!

Poonam 8 times!

Shrikant 6 times!

Anunoy 4 times!

Sammya 4 times!

Arghyadeep     2 times!

Prathamesh     2 times!

Priyam 2 times!

Geetashree, Sini, Ali, A rat aka Meera and Rio once each. (Again I hope I have not missed any Shutterbug, if I have its an oversight, I apologise. Please let me know I will be happy to add you to Shutterbug family here)

We are so proud of you!!

Before we move on to the ACE of PADE badge, I would love to share the PADE Shutterbugs for Water and Night

Water : Sammya and Shrikant

Night: Sammya and Punit

 And Last but not the least “ACE of the PADE”

We are very pleased to announce that Punit has grabbed the “ACE of the PADE” badge. Punit you are a wonderful photographer  but you also doubled the magic with words. We are glad that you are a member of our PADE Family.

Punit “ACE of the PADE” (Please copy the badge from below)

PADE Day 31 Night

Welcome to day 31 of PADE

Last day of our beautiful journey! Wow!

Theme for today is Night and here is my interpretation

Last month passed in a blur. Don't get me wrong it was very hectic and very tiring but I loved every second, every  minute and every day of it. Each theme was special and  each interpretation was special.

I don't usually write very long blog posts but this necessitates a long long list of thank yous. First and foremost a very special thanks to the co-host "Ritu KT". You were a dream to work with. I am glad we joined hands and took this journey together. I will miss working with you the most!

And how can I not say thanks to all the participants, who made our life really difficult with so much creativity and imagination. Each participant, each post was special.

So here is a shout out to all the participants. We love you and your creativity. Let's take this bond further and stay in touch!

Punit Dubey "Mr. Photographer"

Shrikant "" Mr.Out of the box"

Poonam "Ms Creativity"

Priyam "Yum posts"

Sini "The thinker"

Geetashree "The Scholar"

Pravin "Simple yet impactful"

Arghyadeep "Powerful words"

Anunoy "Magical words and powerful imagery"

Rio "Mr Philosopher"

Pankti "Ease and fun"

Meera aka a rat "Great nibbles"

Swaroop "Straightforward"

Prasanna "The Champ"

Prathamesh "Artistic"

Aliasgar "Talented"
Sammya "Colorful"
Ranjith "Mr. Creative"

"I hope I have not forgotten any of you. If I have, I sincerely apologise, it must be because of an oversight. Please let me know, I will be happy to include you in the family"

This is my interpretation based on your interpretations! And basis this no one is allowed to kill me pleaseee!!!

Winner of PADE Shutterbug for Vacation

We are glad to announce that Sammay's colorful entry has grabbed the badge. Read his entry here 

Sammay please copy the badge from below

Stay tuned

We will be announcing who won the coveted "ACE" Badge tomorrow. Along with that I will also be sharing my favorite posts from the last month. And request you all to please share your experience..your favorite posts. Do let me know which one of my post you liked..(If any).

How to Participate

1. In a post meant for this challenge, present an image(fresh or archived) that means “Night” to you.

2. Please note to use only your copyright image.

3.Include a link to this post in your blogpost 

4. Enter a comment below this post with your blogpost link

5. Read here for more details

6. Take some time out and read other entries also and share your feedback

PADE Day 30 Water

Welcome to day 30 of PADE

Wow we are on last 2nd day of PADE

Theme for today is Water and here is my interpretation 

A special request 

As we are closing in on this beautiful journey we would love to hear from you. Please share how was your experience? What did you enjoy, what did not please you? Anything that you want to tell us, please don't hesitate. 

PADE Shutterbug for Special

Will be announced shortly

How to Participate

1. In a post meant for this challenge, present an image(fresh or archived) that means “Water” to you.

2. Please note to use only your copyright image.

3.Include a link to this post in your blogpost 

4. Enter a comment below this post with your blogpost link

5. Read here for more details

6. Take some time out and read other entries also and share your feedback

7. Theme for tomorrow is "Night"

PADE Day 29 Vacation

Welcome to day 29 of PADE

Last 3 days left of this beautiful journey!

Theme for today is Vacation and here is my interpretation

mortal beings

immortal memories

a vacation called life

This is a collage of photographs from some of my most memorable vacations. These are the memories that are etched in my heart forever. This collage covers my small sweet family of 5. A lot of love and hug to Patidev, world's best brother-in-law Ancy and my lifeline "Ar and Ay". My life will be incomplete without the 4 of you. 

Look forward to visiting you all and seeing your interpretation

Shutterbug of the day for "Smiles" 
Punit has grabbed the PADE Shutterbug badge for Smiles. We also loved Shrikant's entry.

 Please check out the winning entry here 

How to Participate

1. In a post meant for this challenge, present an image(fresh or archived) that means “Vacation” to you.

2. Please note to use only your copyright image.

3.Include a link to this post in your blogpost 

4. Enter a comment below this post with your blogpost link

5. Read here for more details

6. Take some time out and read other entries also and share your feedback

7. Theme for tomorrow is "Water"

PADE Day 28 Special

Welcome to day 28 of PADE

Theme for today is Special and here is my interpretation

"A special photograph of a normal day"

It is special because it exudes normalcy. A rare moment which will never come back, a moment which will remain etched in my memory forever.

It is one of the last photographs of me and my first born alone (Yess look closely I am there in the background). 

It was from the last few days when we were just us. A normal mother and son “Duo””(This photograph was taken just before we conceived our second baby)

It was a day of his demands, his babyness, his running around the house creating ruckus, a day of nonsensical chatter.

The toy that he is holding... reminds me of our endless hours of innocent plays (we kicked it, rode it and yes ultimately killed it).

His bike reminds me how he refused to learn to ride it and it remained his push toy forever.

The T Shirt he is wearing reminds me how easily I could put him in pink then.

His hairstyle reminds me how for hours i would painstakingly turn him into a girl.

His smile reminds me of the innocence and all the naughtiness that was about to come.

Our Duo has now given way to the “Trio”

His demands and tantrums of being the only child have given way to subtlety and understanding of a big brother.

I knew with the third member it will change and may be become more special. But I can’t help but miss our regular duo days.

If I knew the naughty demanding child will so easily slip into a grown up big bro I would have held on to the time more strongly.

I am not complaining but sometimes rather every time I look at this snap it reminds me of the time when it was just him and me.

"I miss that normal special alone day with him" 

Reposted from here

Look forward to visiting you all and seeing your interpretation

Shutterbug of the day for "Signs" 
Will be announced shortly

How to Participate

1. In a post meant for this challenge, present an image(fresh or archived) that means “Special” to you.

2. Please note to use only your copyright image.

3.Include a link to this post in your blogpost 

4. Enter a comment below this post with your blogpost link

5. Read here for more details

6. Take some time out and read other entries also and share your feedback

7. Theme for tomorrow is "Vacation"

PADE Day 27 Smile

Welcome to day 27 of PADE

Theme for today is Smile and here is my interpretation

amused by the camera

scared by the grin

a hidden veiled smile

Look forward to visiting you all and seeing your interpretation

Shutterbug of the day for "Shapes" 
Punit and Arghyadeep have grabbed the PADE Shutterbug badge for Shapes. 

 Please read the winning entries here and here

How to Participate

1. In a post meant for this challenge, present an image(fresh or archived) that means “Smile” to you.

2. Please note to use only your copyright image.

3.Include a link to this post in your blogpost 

4. Enter a comment below this post with your blogpost link

5. Read here for more details

6. Take some time out and read other entries also and share your feedback

7. Theme for tomorrow is "Special"

PADE Day 26 Sign

Welcome to day 26of PADE

Theme for today is Sign and here is my interpretation

Born formless

Chained by forms

I am Dharma

Look forward to visiting you all and seeing your interpretation

Shutterbug of the day for "Rains" 
Punit and Shrikant have grabbed the PADE Shutterbug badge for Rains. A special mention of Anunoy and Poonam's entries. Both were also superb!

 Please read the winning entries here and here

How to Participate

1. In a post meant for this challenge, present an image(fresh or archived) that means “Sign” to you.

2. Please note to use only your copyright image.

3.Include a link to this post in your blogpost 

4. Enter a comment below this post with your blogpost link

5. Read here for more details

6. Take some time out and read other entries also and share your feedback

7. Theme for tomorrow is "Smile"

PADE Day 25 Shapes

Welcome to day 25 of PADE

Theme for today is Shapes and here is my interpretation

One for earth,

One for sky,

Two to shoulder

Story of my four pillars

Look forward to visiting you all and seeing your interpretation

Shutterbug of the day for "Play" 
Punit has grabbed the PADE Shutterbug badge for Play. Please read his entry here 

How to Participate

1. In a post meant for this challenge, present an image(fresh or archived) that means “Shapes” to you.

2. Please note to use only your copyright image.

3.Include a link to this post in your blogpost 

4. Enter a comment below this post with your blogpost link

5. Read here for more details

6. Take some time out and read other entries also and share your feedback

7. Theme for tomorrow is "Sign"