M.Balaji 2C'06

This picture shows an electrical output box being blocked by various trees and bushes. This was taken on the path in the Botanic Gardens. I think this shows how man has been interfering with Nature. The output box being covered by the various floras shows how Nature has control over man. It also shows how no matter how much man tried to control this power; it will still be stronger then what man might create.

Man has been trying to alter the course of Nature ever since he had the power of technology. Like what William Wordsworth expresses in his poems, man, who was once very much a part of Nature, has now become corrupted, to the point that he tries to alter Nature. Man should learn to live in harmony with Nature, as it has the ability to inspire man, and this quality of Nature is what makes it such a treasure. Nature is also of such power that it also should not be tampered with. I think that this picture depicts how, no matter how man may try, he still can’t overcome the awesome power of Nature.

This picture shows a small stream of water going off into the distance, flanked by various plants and life forms. I see this picture as depicting the power of Nature as a life-giver. The stream carries water through this place, and when there is sufficient water, there will be a replenishment of life in the area along with some of the life forms being destroyed. This shows how powerful Nature can be, its destructive powers, and its power to give life.

This is what Percy Bysshe Shelley expresses in his poem, ‘Ode to West Wind’. Nature’s power is such that it can give life, and take it away. It is a force not to be messed with, and as discussed before, man has been trying to do just that. Instead of just being bowled over by the sheer beauty and power of Nature, he is trying to alter and ultimately, overpower it.

Nature’s power is on show in the picture and the fact that life can be found everywhere shows the sheer magnitude of Nature. Even in a rotten log, there is a whole array of animals and plants which can only survive in such an environment. This beauty of Nature is on show in this picture, and it’s really a sight to behold.

The picture shows the picture of a person looking at the pathway which is flanked by greenery on both sides. I think that this shows the relationship between man and Nature in the world today. As can be seen, man has tried his best to conquer, in a sense, Nature. However this doesn’t mean that whenever man tried to do that, it is for the worse. Here, man has interfered in order for man to enjoy Nature in all its glory. There have even been attempts to make sure that none of the wildlife there has been injured in the process of the building of such a pathway. This shows how man is not always on the lookout to destroy Nature.

I think that man has a fair amount of reason to be harming Nature. This includes the cutting down of forests in order to create more space for building houses and such. He does, however, bring it too far at times, and this is what destroys Nature. As long as man keeps within his boundaries and does not harm Nature too much, it will be a harmonious relationship, between man and Nature.

M.Balaji

2C'06