Rise and Shine

Waking up early has its advantages. Here are some morning sights captured in a stroll around the neighbourhood.


The bright yellow flower of the Dillenia suffroticosa.





The Japanese rose or Portulaca grandiflora blooms under sunlight. But come the strong afternoon sun, the flowers take a "nap" and close. They remain so for the rest of the day and through the night. The next day, they start to open again by mid-morning.



















Two young bulbuls (Pyconontus goiavier) cry for food as their parents appear. The adults can be very aggresive in protecting their young.