Yes Aarti ji
That is not your case only, even for me who was supposed to be an expert
taxonomist way back in 1970-75 in Kashmir. When I joined Delhi University in
1975, I got so busy in teaching that my involvement with plants in nature
remained limited to local trips for students, and annual trips to places in
India.
Two things changed my life style: a digital camera presented by my son,
and my joining indiantreepix (thanks to Dr. Janamurty who introduced me to
this group (from TAXACOM, where I used to send my photographs)). It has
changed my life style. I am on lookout for visiting more and more places.
While in California, I have photographed plants in thousands (but upload
only those which are relevant to our Flora), and would plan my next visit in
a different months to catch new plants.
My primary interest still remains Himalayan Flora, and I would be
visiting different areas in different months to have the maximum catch. I am
planning Kashmir visit this time in July-August (peak season for high
altitude Flora), last time it was June.
I have often been thinking, if I had not joined this group, how would
have I spent my retirement days?. Now planning for future trips, clicking
new photographs, processing these, identifying these and interacting on the
group, keeps me much more busy than my days of active service. Luckily I
have another hobby of making videos from stills or clips from digicam. Many
of these are on the facebook for those interested.
--
Dr. Gurcharan Singh
Retired Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.
Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089
http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/
On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 11:08 AM, Aarti S. Khale <aarti.kh...@gmail.com>wrote:
> Dear Gurcharan ji,
> Thanks for those encouraging words.
> Around three years ago,I didn't know a single name of flora.By chance
> I found flowersofindia site.My son who was here on a vacation,
> encouraged me to send my pictures.Initially I was very reluctant...but
> my son kept on reminding me.Out of five pictures that I sent,four were
> added on the site.Tabish ji encouraged me a lot initially...how to
> resize pictures,etc.
> Thus slowly, this journey began.
> Now in my spare time, I always have something to do...never get bored
> and also get to learn so much.
> Aarti
>
> On Jan 28, 9:07 am, Gurcharan Singh <singh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Aarti ji
> > It feels good to notice that you are slowly shaping into a good
> taxonomist.
> >
> > --
> > Dr. Gurcharan Singh
> > Retired Associate Professor, Department of Botany, SGTB Khalsa College
> > University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
> > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018
> > Phone: 01125518297; Mobile: 9810359089http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/
> >
> > On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 10:24 AM, Ron_Convolvulaceae
> > <and...@optonline.net>wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > On Jan 24, 10:11 am, Gurcharan Singh <singh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Not I. carnea if it is a creeper. Aarti ji, you may be right. Let us
> see
> > > > other comments.
> >
> > > > --
> > > > Dr. Gurcharan Singh
> > > > Retired Associate Professor
> > > > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
> > > > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.
> > > > Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089
> http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/
> >
> > > > On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 8:28 PM, Aarti S. Khale <
> aarti.kh...@gmail.com
> > > >wrote:
> >
> > > The 2nd photo contains much more detail that the 1st photo.
> >
> > > The plant seems to be consistent with some type of argyreia but I
> > > could not say for certain but i will mention some noteworthy
> > > characteristics that i see
> >
> > > 1) the leaves are cordate
> >
> > > 2) there stems have a fine whitish pubescence that is typical for
> > > Argyreia type species
> >
> > > 3) there is hair visible on the ribs extending the entire length of
> > > the corolla
> >
> > > 4) the secondary bracts at the base of the peduncle and pedicels are
> > > quite different in structure as compared to the sepals
> >
> > > Food for thought...
> >
> > > regards,
> >
> > > Ron
> >
> > > > > Nidhan ji,
> > > > > Luckily I found one more picture of this creeper although not too
> good.
> > > > > Just checked in flowersofindia.net
> > > > > Could this be Argyreia sericea,Silky Morning Glory or Silky Wood
> rose?
> > > > > Aarti
> >
> > > > > On 1/24/11, Aarti S. Khale <aarti.kh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > > Gurcharan ji and Nidhan ji,
> > > > > > Let me check and get back to you if there are any more pictures.
> > > > > > Aarti
> >
> > > > > > On 1/24/11, Nidhan Singh <nidhansingh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > >> Hi,
> > > > > >> For me also this looks like I. carnea Syn I. fistulosa. It
> should
> > > have
> > > > > >> been confirmed if a picture of leaves was attached. Aarti Ji, do
> you
> > > > > >> have any?
> > > > > >> Regards
> > > > > >> --
> > > > > >> Dr. Nidhan Singh
> > > > > >> Department of Botany
> > > > > >> I.B. (PG) College
> > > > > >> Panipat-132103 Haryana
> > > > > >> Ph.: 09416371227
> >
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Dr. Gurcharan Singh
Retired Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.
Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089
http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/
