tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26750239776154170852024-03-13T23:51:58.126+05:30ShutterBugStoreDeepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-9717552901175424012011-02-15T08:58:00.000+05:302011-02-15T08:58:36.858+05:30Decayed by time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5446457027/" title="Decayed by time by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Decayed by time" height="332" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/5446457027_e6f91ea336.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
One of the most prominent Christian pilgrim centers in Kerala is Malayattoor. The church was set up by St. Thomas the Apostle which has been designated as an International Shrine by the Vatican. This magnificent church atop the 600 meter high hill was established in A.D. 900 and is a popular tourist center. The only way to reach the hill top shrine is to trek 2 km uphill along the scenic trail.<br />
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The church is a combination of Greco-Roman architecture with a traditional Greek styled altar. The old building now show signs of decaying. But it will remain to be seen whether these visually appealing building will continue to stand the test of time.</div>Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-37958722235016943982011-02-13T07:34:00.000+05:302011-02-13T07:34:50.999+05:30Foggy Mornings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5439792265/" title="Foggy Mornings by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Foggy Mornings" height="250" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/5439792265_2bf97de9e1.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
This beautiful foggy morning is a part of the Shimoga series. We camped near the river and the night was chilly. I woke up by 6 in the morning, partly because of the chill and due to my interest in an early morning landscape shot. I was strolling on the bank of the river mesmerized by the way the fog was skirting the surface of the still river just before the sunrise and decided to capture the moment.</div>Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-782527628433062642011-01-24T15:53:00.001+05:302011-01-24T15:54:33.162+05:30Sunrise in the woods<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5383539461/" title="Sunrise in the woods by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Sunrise in the woods" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5383539461_bc1931ea15.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
I woke up early than usual for this shot, while on my trip to Shimoga and realized that the day brightens up slower in the forest. I spent most of the time by the riverside shooting mist before sunrise. As it got bright enough to see the forest paths, I moved into the denser woods to capture the early morning sun gleaming. The jungle was brought back to life from the cold night by the early sunlight cutting through the woods, lighting up wilderness with a warm glow.</div>Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-57598889693183746872011-01-22T19:42:00.000+05:302011-01-22T19:42:31.798+05:30Mirror Effect<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5377933522/" title="Mirror effect by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Mirror effect" height="308" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5377933522_eae2d775fa.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Last week I tripped to <a href="http://www.karnataka.com/tourism/sanctuary/sharavathi.html">Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary</a> situated in Shimoga district of Karnataka, with the help of Sharavathi Nature Trails, a non-profit Registered organization working on nature conservation. This is one place still untouched by the commercial tourism and you can get the real feel of nature here. <br />
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As a part of the trip, we camped near Sharavathi backwaters which lodges evergreen to semi-evergreen forests. Above is a view of the forest and its reflection shot across the Sharavathi backwater.</div>Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-50358629790582134162011-01-10T22:47:00.000+05:302011-01-10T22:47:32.634+05:30Haunting in moonlight<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5339347613/" title="Moonrise at Lonavala by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Moonrise at Lonavala" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5339347613_1eb9758095.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
There is something haunting in the light of the moon; it has all the dispassionateness of a disembodied soul, and something of its inconceivable mystery. ~Joseph Conrad<br />
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A scene captured at the Tiger Hill in Lonavala post sunset.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-31933495946973865082010-12-29T12:00:00.000+05:302010-12-29T12:00:18.179+05:30Sunset blues<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5302633400/" title="Lonavala by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Lonavala" height="311" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5302633400_5e7e2830fd.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Sunset is probably one of the best time to get engaged in landscape photography. The light is even, less harsh and helps capture rich colors in general. The play of light is phenomenal between full round sun heading to horizon and sunset as the tone move from the warm yellow to cool blue. And this transition happens pretty fast. Also, there would be enough ambient light just after sunset for a while when color blue intensifies.<br />
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Above is a picture taken at that moment from the Tiger Hill in Lonavala.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-74976016943703495592010-12-29T11:09:00.000+05:302010-12-29T11:09:13.608+05:30River of gold<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5301957483/" title="Lonavala by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Lonavala" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5301957483_09b4a5a8d8.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><br />
This is another picture that came out well during my Lonavala visit, shot well before sunset from the Tiger Point. <br />
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The golden light from the sun filtered through the fog created a warm glow making this a rich scene, turning the mountain in the foreground into a silhouette. A small river winding through the mountain ranges, reflecting off the sun light, adds a golden 'twist' to the scene.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-34011544006945333592010-12-29T10:27:00.000+05:302010-12-29T10:27:39.697+05:30A walk up the mountainside<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5301718181/" title="Lonavala by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Lonavala" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5301718181_a1be3d0f8c.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Lonavala is popular weekend get-away from the Mumbai madness. This is a view from the Tiger hill, a popular tourist spot, on a foggy winter evening. The weather was beautiful during my trip there. <br />
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The fog added a special mood to the picturesque green mountain ranges especially with the blue mountains on the horizon. This was captured a while before the sun hid behind the mountains.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-47824098659336365682010-12-28T18:26:00.000+05:302010-12-28T18:26:08.733+05:30Revisiting Mumbai<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5299411465/" title="Marine Drive, Mumbai by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Marine Drive, Mumbai" height="332" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5299411465_ce897a00c2.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
I had been to Mumbai last week to meet my friends and had a really good time there. <br />
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The Marine Drive is my favorite spot in the city. A stroll down this boulevard is definitely relaxing. The constant breeze from the sea and the panoramic view of Mumbai ensures that I revisit the 'C' shaped 3 kilometre long pathway every time I am in the city.<br />
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This nightscape was shot from Nariman Point at midnight after savouring possibly the finest kebabs you can get in the city from 'Bademiya'.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-14362659090351013732010-12-28T17:56:00.000+05:302010-12-28T17:56:05.790+05:30A wood-be couple<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5237420403/" title="A Happy Keychain couple by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="A Happy Keychain couple" height="348" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5237420403_abedf377b9.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
My friends who returned from their Thailand trip, brought home those cute wood crafted key chains.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-20737330270910148112010-12-27T00:21:00.000+05:302010-12-27T00:21:30.346+05:30Unlock your potential<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5233918347/" title="Unlock your potential by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Unlock your potential" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5233918347_687739f6c0.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><br />
I love December. For the foggy mornings, shorter days, joy of Christmas, smell of cakes, decorated houses, year end discount sales, annual vacations and hope of making a new beginning the next year. But also do I hate it because, I fall sick often in winter.<br />
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I was spending a day at home, recovering from fever, reading about 'discovering your passion' and 'following your heart' stuff on the Internet when, by chance, my eyes fell on my friend's guitar lying in the corner of the room and that reminded me of the older times when I was interested in learning to play the guitar.<br />
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I have lost that interest now. Now, I prefer taking pictures of them to learning how to play.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-7802883066535064002010-12-26T22:00:00.000+05:302010-12-26T22:00:21.050+05:30A splash of color to your style<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5233821197/" title="In a shoe store by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="In a shoe store" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5233821197_d9d3cccc2e.jpg" width="347" /></a></div><br />
Canvas shoes remind me of my primary school days. I used to hate Wednesdays as we were expected to wear an all white uniform, complete with white canvas shoes. Those were the most boring pair of shoes I owned.<br />
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Years later when I walked in to this shop in Brigade Road, I loved the way pairs of bright canvas shoes added color to the shoe rack.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-47557676211344846472010-11-11T00:02:00.013+05:302010-12-26T18:44:48.083+05:30A soothing scene at sunset<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5164165873/" title="Chinese fishing net by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/5164165873_7cc00cc77f.jpg" width="500" height="353" alt="Chinese fishing net" /></a><br />
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The Chinese fishing nets in Kochi are more than a popular tourist attraction, they have become the identity of the city. Their size, structure and working have always generated interest among the tourist flocking to the city and a picture of these fishing nets at sunset will make an entry into every travel photographer's album. <br />
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A scene from Munambam beach near Kochi on a cloudy evening.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-72020739678998153652010-11-09T23:46:00.002+05:302010-12-26T18:44:04.031+05:30Like a purple carpet spread<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5161927960/" title="Water hyacinth flowers by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1219/5161927960_dece85f9d8.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="Water hyacinth flowers" /></a><br />
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A bed of water hyacinth spread all over the surface of a lake, in full bloom, gives the periphery, a purple carpet like look. <br />
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This was shot on a cloudy day afternoon at Mulavukad near Kochi.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-66002525045346840832010-10-26T08:55:00.002+05:302010-12-26T18:43:09.584+05:30Twilight magic<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5116460102/" title="Puthu vypin beach by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1137/5116460102_c3641e5b97.jpg" width="500" height="336" alt="Puthu vypin beach" /></a><br />
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A beautiful time of a day in Kochi, when traditional fishing boats rest on the tranquil beach of Puthuvype creating a silhouette. Beyond the sleeping boats, the sky puts on a show of color and clouds making the view nothing less than stunning.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-82872751050797517312010-10-26T08:09:00.002+05:302010-12-26T18:42:24.394+05:30Before the fall of night<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5116468174/" title="Puthu vypin beach by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1048/5116468174_527099b75c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Puthu vypin beach" /></a><br />
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A boy walking through the Puthuvype beach, searching for shells, as the gentle waves of the Arabian sea break upon the the shore, in the background of colorful twilight. <br />
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This beach has 46 meter tall light house which was built in 1979, the only one in Kochi. The light house beach has become a popular spot among tourists now.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-74344309773742901182010-10-25T09:38:00.002+05:302010-12-26T18:40:27.012+05:30Golden sunset<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5111329416/" title="Sunset at Kochi by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1093/5111329416_d25cdb3b10.jpg" width="500" height="326" alt="Sunset at Kochi" /></a><br />
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The golden sun setting over the Arabian sea, as seen from the lesser-know mangrove forest on the edge of Vypeen Island, near Kochi.<br />
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At the horizon is the work-in-progress LNG Port Project in the Puthuvypeen SEZ at Cochin Port.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-40297622296898376912010-10-24T12:27:00.001+05:302010-10-25T09:37:40.896+05:30Moonlight memoirs<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5108281530/" title="Kochi Moonscape by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Kochi Moonscape" height="333" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1167/5108281530_5a6a081634.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
The glittering lights of the city side and the moonlight seem to mix well revealing the irresistible charm of Kochi (Cochin), popular as one of the world’s best natural harbor. The moonlit sky was magical, giving rise to a mysterious aura that made it a night to remember. <br />
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This captivating sight was shot with a long exposure while on a leisure walk around the lakeside yesterday night. As someone said elsewhere, if it’s a moonlit night, it is poetic.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-68677372603702912252010-09-29T20:59:00.003+05:302010-09-29T21:01:25.795+05:30Tree silhouette<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5032119434/" title="Sunlight backlit branches of trees by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Sunlight backlit branches of trees" height="364" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/5032119434_6b40c25d4e.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
This is another picture that came out well during my weekend trip to Nandi hills. The clear weather and the dramatic sky at the hills made the sunset a pleasant experience. <br />
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The black, silhouetted branches back lit by the evening sun, on its way to horizon, created a perfect photo opportunity. The bold background colour of the almost clear sky work well to enhance the silhouette.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-60743463278685087012010-09-28T08:44:00.000+05:302010-09-28T08:44:55.284+05:30Light from heaven<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5032119422/" title="Light from heaven by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Light from heaven" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5032119422_f301995048.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><br />
I had been to Nandi Hills last weekend. This is my second visit to the picturesque location. The charm of these hills makes it a must visit for day trippers from Bangalore.<br />
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These hills are famous as summer retreats of Tipu Sultan. This is my friend Siva, at the remains of Tipu's fort, enjoying the last rays of sun for the day.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-20891278340565613262010-09-21T00:56:00.004+05:302010-09-21T01:02:54.941+05:30Serene backwater stretch<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/5008776029/" title="Vembanad lake by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Vembanad lake" height="323" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5008776029_73c85edafd.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
A beautiful scene of the serene backwater stretch. This picturesque view is from the banks of Vembanad lake in Aroor town which is about 20 kms far from Kochi.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-54899019004525235342010-08-28T23:20:00.000+05:302010-08-28T23:20:09.148+05:30Soul soothing glow<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/4934582053/" title="windows by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="windows" height="384" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4934582053_cc9c65172c.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br />
This is an early morning shot of my bedroom window. The light streaming through the windows is a mix of direct sunlight with the green reflected from the surroundings creating a soul soothing beautiful glow.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-90302326111166717512010-08-08T23:25:00.001+05:302010-08-09T20:21:32.258+05:30For the taste of honey<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/4875330251/" title="For the taste of honey by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="For the taste of honey" height="491" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4875330251_a8a1b0bd79.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
I had been waiting all the while to click a bee or a butterfly on a flower. And I got a bit lucky yesterday. It was tricky to get the focus right with the bee moving all around the place. And add to it the pain of getting the timing right. I lost the count of shots where I mistimed or mis focused but ended up with a much better snap. That’s the one above, shot mid-day and handheld.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-87421720662526084602010-07-13T23:29:00.001+05:302010-07-13T23:29:57.704+05:30A sense of motion<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/4790160163/" title="A sense of motion by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="A sense of motion" height="384" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4790160163_e9194a4d84_b.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br />
Nandi hills is a pleasant get-away destination near Bangalore city. I was on my way to top from the foothill when I used a slow shutter to capture motion along the winding roads. I wanted a crisp image but to hold the camera still in the moving car was really tricky. I took a couple of shots but couldn't make a clear capture. <br />
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I liked the way this picture conveys depth with a sense of motion.Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2675023977615417085.post-38362168218984634702010-06-20T16:03:00.002+05:302010-06-20T16:14:13.353+05:30Watch, learn and enjoy!<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28520751@N06/4716840356/" title="Watch, learn and enjoy by connect_deepu, on Flickr"><img alt="Watch, learn and enjoy" height="280" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4716840356_951e983304_b.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br />
There is a beauty that exists at macro level and we rarely get to see it. For some people, ants are one of life's most successful societies and I too feel the same way. They plan ahead, work diligently and keep things simple. There's nothing to do but watch, learn and enjoy!Deepuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737135487163271898noreply@blogger.com0