Every year, The Agri Horticultral Society of India (AHSI) organizes an annual flower show at its premises located at 1 Alipore Road, Kolkata. What makes this show special is the fact that it is the World’s oldest Flower Show in existence. Since the early part of 1828, ever year (barring 1940), this competition has been taking place as a prominent fixture of Kolkata’s happening. This is a gala event where around 2000 entries and 16,500 exhibits including edible vegetable are on display. First Annual Exhibition of vegetables was held on 9th January, 1828 in the rooms of the Asiatic Society under the auspices of the then President of the Society Mr. W. Leycester.
This year (2015), this event took place on 5th-8th February. I was aware of the show, but being the lazy bum as I am, I would have almost surely skipped this but for one Mr Subhadip Mukherjee. He is a very good friend of mine who happens to share a lot of common interests with me, photography and travelling being two of them. He is also an avid blogger and you can read his blog here- https://subhadipindia.wordpress.com/. He literally dragged me to the location, and after reaching there, boy, I was glad he did. My situation was almost like a child in a candy shop. There were loads of different types of flowers and even vegetables on display there. I thanked my stars that I carried my trusty Tamron 90mm Macro with me. There were simply too many photo opportunities before me, and in the end I really thanked him with my heart. I am sharing some of the images I took that day.
This year (2015), this event took place on 5th-8th February. I was aware of the show, but being the lazy bum as I am, I would have almost surely skipped this but for one Mr Subhadip Mukherjee. He is a very good friend of mine who happens to share a lot of common interests with me, photography and travelling being two of them. He is also an avid blogger and you can read his blog here- https://subhadipindia.wordpress.com/. He literally dragged me to the location, and after reaching there, boy, I was glad he did. My situation was almost like a child in a candy shop. There were loads of different types of flowers and even vegetables on display there. I thanked my stars that I carried my trusty Tamron 90mm Macro with me. There were simply too many photo opportunities before me, and in the end I really thanked him with my heart. I am sharing some of the images I took that day.
Busy Bee
In search of nectar
The Majestic Dahlia
The Core
Bee inside a Dahlia
The Shy one
Baeutiful Bee
Three Musketeers
Two to Tango
Red and White
.Rosy Abstract
Lily
Bee in a lily
The Honey thief!!!!
I am sorry that I am a complete idiot when it comes to flower names , so I named them just randomly. Did you like the images? Do leave a comment whether you liked them or if you would like to suggest some improvements both in terms of composition and editing.
I don't know whether I could capture their beauty well or not, but that day, I learnt something very special. If a flower show is in town, never miss it. I am looking forward towards the next edition already. If you live at or near Kolkata, do not miss this.
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