Murraya koenigii ( Curry Tree ) And Its White Flowers

When I discovered that my curry tree is flowering for the first time, I could not help but to take a picture of it.  With my Nikon and close up lens attached in hand, I started clicking away and have forgotten that it is hard to take a sharp picture especially when the wind is strong and the sky is dark and the bunch of flowers were dancing to the wind BUT to me it is a CHALLENGE . Though the picture is not a perfect one, I am pleased with it.  Shutter speed setting is important and Aperture and ISO all must be taken into consideration to capture a great shot.  I will not give up...one day I will be good :p  My husband , my 2 sons and my 2 daughters are my encouragement . Even if the picture is far from good, they are still supportive :)  I thank God for giving me a supportive family.  It means the world to me .

My curry tree  also known as Murraya koenigii has its first flowers.   These white flowers can self pollinate to produce small shiny black berries containing a single large viable seed.  Though the berry pulp is edible - with a sweet but medicinal flavor, in general neither the pulp or the seed is used in culinary purposes.   Its leaves are used in many dishes in India, Sri Langka and neighbouring countries.  Often used in curries and other dishes.  The leaves are generally called curry leaves or sweet neem leaves as in the Indian language.  Seeds must be ripe and fresh to plant; dried or shriveled fruits are not viable. One can plant the whole fruit, but it is best to remove the pulp before planting in potting mix that is kept moist but not wet. Stem cuttings can be also used for propagation. 

  taken with Sigma 30mm 1:1.4 DC Lens 

with close up lens attached

Condition :Dark Cloud, Strong Wind 

Setting :ISO400, 1/400 sec

f 3.2 - natural lighting

 Maybe I should increase the shutter speed to 1/800

since the wind is strong and the object is

dancing vigorously :p