I prefer the term "nude rose"
"One day, we shall die. All the other days, we shall live."
Pic from the Indian Space Research Organisation, as scientists congratulate each other when they successfully put a satellite into orbit around Mars.
Gorgeous, dedicated, intelligent and hugely successful human rights lawyer marries an actor in Venice.
"One day, we shall die. All the other days, we shall live."
Meanwhile in Hong Kong, a pro-democracy protester holds an umbrella over a policeman to keep the rain off him.
They have been dubbed the 'politest of protesters ...'
"Wer Visionen hat, sollte zum Arzt gehen." - Helmut Schmidt
This week in pictures.
Mount Sinabung in Sumatra erupts again.
Sun rises over 'The Couple', an artistic installation in Northumberland
Protests continue in Hong Kong.
Human Tower competition in Tarragona, Spain.
Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning.
Keep on keepin' the beat alive!
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014, Mike Nichols, won with this photo of slumbering lions in the Serengeti.
When the stars threw down their spears
And watered heaven with their tears:
Did he smile his work to see?
Did he who made the lamb make thee?
UK's first poo-bus is put into service.
"Wer Visionen hat, sollte zum Arzt gehen." - Helmut Schmidt
"In a field where an overlooked bug could cost millions, you want people who will speak their minds, even if they’re sometimes obnoxious about it."
"Wer Visionen hat, sollte zum Arzt gehen." - Helmut Schmidt
Spooning isn't real spooning without forking. Well, only if you got fried zoned.
"Wer Visionen hat, sollte zum Arzt gehen." - Helmut Schmidt
"One day, we shall die. All the other days, we shall live."