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Magic happens on special birthdays-- Wordless Wednesday 26


There is  indeed something special about birthdays of loved ones.

The picture above was clicked by my son Atul,on his birthday in November when he just turned 13.
I was totally captivated by this picture.

This is my entry for Wordless Wednesday
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  1. Yummy cake and awesome capture!

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  2. He is a talented photographer...

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  3. lovely contrasts :)

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  4. Mama - please pay royalty to the copyright holder for publishing his photo !!! :):)

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  5. This is an awesome photo - I love the flames!! Happy Birthday to Atul! :-)

    Happy WW!

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  6. That's a great photo; the cake looks so yummy! Happy WW!

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  7. Anonymous10:34 AM

    Pretty capture! Happy Belated BDay to him! Happy WW!

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  9. Prats: Thanks :)

    Scrapchick:Thank U :)

    Kim: It was! Happy ww!

    Yakini:Thanks:) happy ww to you too.

    Ramesh:Every day I pay! I clean his room and make his bed and pick up after him! :)

    Ram Pyaari: Yup. he captured it well.

    Caterpillar: Plus he has a good camera :p

    Varun: thanks :)

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  10. Yess....this is one absolutely excellent shot..everything captured to perfection!

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  11. Anonymous2:43 PM

    Hi Preeti,
    Lovely pic-first time commenting here.Wanted to do this after i did something else first.
    Not making much sense am I ?? :) I've written you a mail which i hope explains things a little better than this one did :)
    You have a lovely ,lovely blog :)

    Best,
    Sona

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  12. Super capture! The way the flames are slightly swaying. And the cake looks absolutely delicious :)

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  13. lovely picture..God bless him!!

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  14. Good pic. Everything that should be in focus, is in focus, and nothing else. The unsteady flames just adds that touch of life. I see, why this captivates you....

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  15. Now this guy is a genius !

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  17. Happy New Year Preeti....

    May God bless you always with Happiness, Good Health, Wealth, Peace and Prosperity...

    Lovely cake and amazing click.. Atul is becoming an amazing photograph day by day..God bless.....

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  18. Superb!! Atul sure is a wonderful photographer! Thanx for sharing! Keep clicking Atul!!

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  19. In all Atul's photo i like the lighting used. He sure getting better with each of his photos..

    All the best to him!!

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  20. your son is indeed turning into an ace photographer :D
    lovely capture

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  21. Rajlakshmi: Thanks :)

    Sundari: will tell him you said so :)

    Chandni:Thanks says atul :)

    Ruj:Thanks so much--wish you the same!

    Ruchira: Proud mummy smile :)

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  22. Sasi-pository: Yes you're right.

    Harman:Thanks!

    Palsworld: Oh the cake indeed was!

    Sona: have replied! :) and commented on your blog too :) Thank you :)

    Life begins:Thanks!

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  23. I love Atul's photography. He is just superb! :)

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