It’s fun to be a little mad sometimes. Or may be silly. My friend Katie (Saturday Silliness) would agree with me as would many of you, I hope. 
I found a little coal, so I started having fun with it – making silly impressions, throwing its dust here and there. It was fun, though my hands went all black. 
A coal dust thumb print -
A little on the leaves -
This ant was resting here, I guess it liked the coal particles. They would make more sense (size-wise) to her, I suppose. ;)
[Note: The only image enhancements done are on contrast & saturation]
I believe being silly/mad is not a bad idea. We all must bring that side of ours sometimes. Life must not be always serious. Be sincere, instead.
“You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” [Robin Williams]
Have a nice and silly day!
Fantastic photos, this are really amazing and very nicely done
Thanks, Filipe!
loved the thumb print! =)
Thanks, Paprika.
Amazing…. Katie is so inspirational, I loved what you did with this one. Thank you dear Nandini,
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with my love, nia
Glad you liked this Nia. And surely she is…
And I’m grateful you chose me for that award. Thank you.
Fabulous black and white pictures. Thank you!
Thanks, Julie. Thanks for visiting my blog.
So glad that my silly photo inspired you. I love these images, Nandini! Love the ant photo. And all are wonderful in black and white! Let’s all be a little mad/silly!
Thanks, Katie
That ant one is my fav too.
Naa….I would not like to play with coal. There are other things to play with – sand, water, pets, leaves and with you
Even I am not used to plat with coal, that day I just found a little piece, so I thought why not. But playing with sand, water is much more interesting and clean.
With me? Hahaha.
Yes, we have everything in India, don’t we?
Very creative! I like the first photo
Thanks Gracie.
very nice photos
beautiful work
Thank you
Very creative and imaginative, Nandini.
Thank you Bob, really appreciate you comment.
Great shots….love them.
Thanks, Obrein! Glad you loved them,
Nicely done ! The first one reminds me of work done by the early photographers. Your choice of onal greys in all the shots creates an intriguing mood, especially with the lead in shot.
Does it.
Thanks so much for your comment.
What an unusual idea! I love it. I like the third image of the leaf and the ant; lovely composition.
Glad you liked the idea. That is my favorite too. Thank you
Loved the first image most, beautiful thumb print..
Thanks, Raman!
Sometimes madness is good for the soul, as long as you come back
Yes, coming back is essential. Thanks
Very nice images Nandini! Stay silly…it helps in keeping young at heart!
Thought of the day! Nice. Thanks a lot.
Interesting and really Amazing!!
Thanks, Aditi!
Silliness is always good!
I love these photos, especially the ant image! Very nicely done!
Yes it is! Great that you agree too. Thank you for the comment.
Great photos. I have been interested in fingerprints and wanted to try it out myself.
And the ant on the leaf is great
Then you must, your B&Ws are always amazing. Thank you
These are all lovely photos, but I particularly like the thumb print! Nicely done! : )
Oh thank you! Glad you loved them
what fun! why not?
Exactly why not. Thanks Chris.
Being a bit sillymad induces one to notice the tiny amazements right before our eyes. You have a pair of lovely eyes and the ability to share what you see.
Yes it does, thank you for your appreciation.
I love your photos.
Thank you Maiya. Looking forward to read your poetry!
Beautiful details in Black n white, especially the last photo is perfect.
Thank you so much for your like and the comment.