Dec 25, 2011

The Kaleidoscope


Nithila enjoying the patterns...

The Kaleidoscope is a perfect example of the human Fascination for geometric symmetry. Invented by Sir David Brewster in 1816, this simple gadget has long fascinated both adults and kids alike for the same reason. When Nithila wrote to Santa for her Christmas gift wish this year, Kaleidoscope was right there on top of the list. And I was as excited as my daughter to receive this gift from Santa.. Let your Christmas and the coming year be as colorful and exciting as these patterns I clicked through the fascinating Kaleidoscope.












Merry Christmas !!!

26 comments:

  1. excellent shots

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  2. Have a Merry Christmas. Nice photos.

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  3. Beautiful pictures! You took me back to my school days! I can still feel the way I was turning and seeing the designs!

    Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

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  4. Beautiul patterns ,images ! That reminds me of Kaleeidoscope that my dad made for us kids by joining three piecec of mirror strips and inserting in few broken pieces of colorful glass bangles.
    Merry Christmas !

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  5. It fascinates my friend, you are right, it's truly lovely and I am so happy for your kid who received the gift my friend :)

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  6. Awesome pics !

    Life in itself is a myradic kaleidoscope. Isnt it ! Many come together to make a pattern and a meaning. Leaving behind only a moment to savour. And nothing else !

    Fantastic !

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  7. What a wonderful post, dear Ashok! The kaleidoscope 'captures' are stunning! I also enjoyed reading the history :) Hope you and your family had a very happy Christmas!

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  8. Amazing patterns kids always enjoy,we enjoyed as kids & we still enjoy as adults. The kaleidoscope always fascinates & conjures up colorful patterns.

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  9. Nice colorful post..:)

    Take care

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  10. You know.. just recently I was asking around where one could buy a kaleidoscope. I love them and always been fascinated with them. As a kid I had quite a few.. picked it up wherever I saw it. I even created one for my science project!!! :) Happy 2012!!

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  11. Ya.. correct. Seeing it years after. But did you capture such images!! Nice one..:)

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  12. Lovely images! Remember making a kaleidoscope with great enthusiasm in school days!

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  13. Wow!! How did you manage to click these pictures man...

    Yes, this is something realated to our childhoods... and it is still available in today's high tech age?

    Enrolled as your follower.

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  14. dats really awesome shots buddy...
    its very colourful...

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  15. Amazing shots ashok! wonder how u took this... my New Year wishes to you and your family.

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  16. A New Year with much joy, happiness and accomplishments in all fields! A New Year with beautiful photos that offer us a piece of your soul!
    Happy New Year!

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  17. Our wishes to a very very happy, prosperous and peaceful New Year, Ashok to you and your family! God bless you!

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  18. Happy New Year to you and your family!

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  19. Marvelous pictures, Ashok.

    Redefining Oblivion wishes you a Very Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and Purposeful 2012, and beyond.

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  20. some things amazes us so much :):)

    colour full pics and great shots :)

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  21. Wish you a happy New Year Ashok.

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  22. Wishing you a very happy and fulfilling new year!!!

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  23. The patterns are mesmirising. A very happy New Year to you.

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  24. Beautiful! Happy New Year to you and family.

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