Red rose


Another rose from the Municipal Rose Garden, San Jose

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Rose by any name


This is "King's Ransom (Morey) Hybrid Tea 1962 A.A.R.C". Pretty long name for a rose, huh?

Shot at the Municipal Rose Park in San Jose, California.

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17, originally uploaded by vengeance.

Margalla towers after the 7.6 magnitude Earthquake in Pakistan.
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kashmiri boy


kashmiri boy, originally uploaded by dharmesh thakker.

this kashmiri boy lost his left eye in the earthquake.
image courtesy : www.timesofindia.com
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Surviving without a shelter


Kashmir earthquake2, originally uploaded by dharmesh thakker.

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Desperate in Muzaffarabad


Desperate in Muzaffarabad, originally uploaded by 603sabre.

Desperate father waiting to take his son to a hospital

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Chopper rescue


Chopper rescue, originally uploaded by 603sabre.

One of the lucky ones to be rescued

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Quake evacuees at Chaklala


Quake evacuees at Chaklala, originally uploaded by 603sabre.

The first evacuees arrive from Muzaffarabad at Chaklala in Pindi. They are given first aid before dispatch to hospitals
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Quake women desperate for food


Quake women desperate for food, originally uploaded by 603sabre.


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Quake blanket fight


Quake blanket fight, originally uploaded by 603sabre.

Desperation is catching up with the victims.

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Safe and sad


Safe and sad, originally uploaded by 603sabre.

Earth quake survivor who made it to Islamabad from Muzaffarabad.

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The supplies that have made it to devastated areas have been swamped by people desperate for food, blankets and medical supplies. Looting has also been reported. (Credit: BBC News)
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Medical attention for the wounded has also been limited. This child was evacuated out of Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistani-administered Kashmir, by US helicopter. (Credit: BBC News)
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Many families spent a third night in the open air, without water, food or shelter from the heavy rains as they awaited relief supplies. (Credit: BBC News)
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Aid is arriving in communities devastated by the earthquake, but many survivors are angry at what they perceive to be the authorities' slow response. (Credit: BBC)
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In Kashmir, winter is fast approaching. Snow dusts the mountain-tops above this village. The people of Balkote don't know what awaits them in the coming months. (Credit: BBC News)
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This used to be a living room. Everyone in this village is asking the same question: "What is next and where is the help?" (Credit: BBC News)
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A woman stands in the ruins of her home and tries to come to terms with the loss of her worldly possessions. (Credit: BBC News)
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After the powerful South Asian earthquake, Matt Brandon, who works as a tour operator in Indian-administered Kashmir, travelled to the village of Balkote and sent these photographs to the BBC News website. He says this is a place neglected by the media and relief teams.
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