Subhashini Chandramani

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Botanical artist☘️ Breathing life into art with flowers, twigs and all things green☘️ Bangalore tree-hugger🌳 Gardening column in Deccan Herald- http://bit.ly/396whyS Blog- https://www.neelavanam.com

A geometer moth that looks like a dry crinkled leaf. Gonodontis Pallida
Poodle made from daisies. Botanical art depicting a playful poodle’s face, creatively arranged using white flowers and petals on a dark background. Rounded blossoms mimic the curly fur, while darker-centered flowers form expressive eyes. Small flowers and petals shape the smiling mouth and perky ears, bringing the charming dog to life.
A close-up image of a green caterpillar resting on a citrus leaf. The caterpillar has distinct white and brown markings along its body, resembling a snake’s face near its head area for camouflage. The vibrant green blends seamlessly with the leaf, highlighting its adaptive features. The background is softly blurred, keeping the focus on the caterpillar and the leaf.
A 3D printed and assembled figurine in black and white placed on a table lamp.
The image features a collage of the Hibiscus mutabilis, commonly known as the Confederate Rose or Cotton Rose. It captures the flower’s fascinating color transition throughout the day, starting as a creamy white bloom in the morning (top left), gradually turning light pink (top right), deepening to a rich rosy hue (bottom left), and ending as a vibrant crimson shade (bottom right). The flower’s ruffled petals and large size are prominently displayed, set against its green leaves, showcasing its unique beauty.
A lotus leaf opens up slowly and looks like clenched fingers, holding on to its youth.
The water chestnuts look like a bull or a flathead. So I created an art with them, created eyes using petals, and some cypress leaves to create a scene where the bulls re behind green grass.
A poem about Sabarmati Ashram- Where light plays with dark Wind plays with leaves The ripples of Sabarmati a soft murmur. Students descend from a bus, run through the corridors. Bachchon, look at the Mahatma, the teacher shouts. The behenji’s sweep the gathered dust with long handled mop, History remains.
Gazania flower. A multi petal golden orange flower with a pollen rich centre
Today’s harvest- Broad bean and Tuvar bean in a basket
The image captures the serene backwaters of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Reservoir during sunset. Silhouettes of trees, including palms and other foliage, stand gracefully against the water, reflecting the fading hues of the evening sky. The gradient sky transitions from soft orange and pink near the horizon to a deeper blue higher up, with a crescent moon and a single bright star visible. The tranquil water and darkened landscape create a peaceful and atmospheric scene, highlighting the beauty of the reservoir at dusk.
The image shows a cluster of copperpod (Peltophorum pterocarpum) seed pods held up by a hand against the backdrop of a green tree and a partly cloudy sky. The seed pods are reddish-brown and have a distinct flattened, leathery texture with a slightly curved shape. The pods contrast beautifully with the greenery in the background, emphasizing their vibrant color and natural form. This tree is commonly seen in tropical regions, known for its bright yellow flowers and ornamental value.
A Persimmon fledgling. A fledgling created with Persimmon. I tasted the fruit for the first time. It was not loaded with sweetness but it was good. I loved the leaves on the top and thought it looked like a fledgling waiting for its mom to bring food. Just put the fruit skin together to create this. Do you like the fruit?
The image shows a female Common Eggfly butterfly (Hypolimnas bolina) resting on a sunlit, textured stone surface. Its dark brown wings are fully open, displaying prominent white spots that are characteristic of the species. The warm, earthy tones of the stone contrast with the butterfly’s subtle yet striking coloration, highlighting its natural beauty. The butterfly, commonly found in India and other parts of Asia, is known for its calm demeanor and preference for sunny gardens and open spaces. Accompanying the picture is a micro-poem describing the scene.
The image showcases a creative botanical art piece resembling a flying insect. The wings are crafted from an acacia seed pod, featuring its natural curved and dotted texture. The body is made from coiled strips of banana stem, adding a dynamic, swirling effect. Below the insect are two vibrant pink flowers with delicate petals, providing a striking contrast to the earthy tones of the insect design. The composition is placed against a clean white background, highlighting the details and natural textures of the materials.
A newspaper article titled “All you wanted to know about toxic plants” by Subhashini Chandramani. The article discusses the risks of growing toxic plants in balcony gardens due to low awareness among amateur gardeners. It features a left-aligned column of text accompanied by three images: pink oleander flowers, yellow oleander flowers, and fragrant night-blooming jasmine, each with captions highlighting their characteristics. The layout includes a bolded introduction and a reader query at the bottom, focusing on composting concerns. The article emphasizes plant safety, functionality, and the importance of traditional knowledge in gardening.
The image shows a close-up of a newly sprouting guava leaf emerging from the cut end of a branch. The light green leaf is illuminated by sunlight, making its detailed vein patterns stand out. The stem has a soft pinkish tint near the leaf’s base, and the dark, blurred background enhances the vibrant freshness of the young guava growth.
A flower called Cananga Odorata. It is very fragrant and called Manoranjitham in Tamil. Local languages are beautiful because they describe a distinguishing character of a plant. The Tamil word means a flower that smells the way you imagine it to be. It’s believed if you think of a fruit and inhale the fragrance of Ylang- ylang, you can smell the fruit. There are six green petals that turn yellow as it grows old. And the fragrance is at its height in the yellow stage.